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910-229 B3

August 2021

TransPort™ PT878GC

Portable Gas Flowmeter

Instruction Manual

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Page 5: ...Fixture and Transducers 28 3 1 4 1 Surveying the Pipe 28 3 1 4 2 Installing the First Bracket with a Chain or Strap 30 3 1 4 3 Installing the Second Bracket with a Chain or Strap 30 3 1 4 4 Installin...

Page 6: ...1 14 Listing Files in Chronological Order 87 6 1 Displaying and Configuring Data 89 6 1 1 The Format Option 89 6 1 2 The View Option 91 6 1 3 The Limits Option 92 6 1 4 The Measurement Option 93 6 1 5...

Page 7: ...137 9 1 Servicing the PT878GC 139 9 1 1 Entering the Service Menu 140 9 1 2 Printing Reports 140 9 1 3 Setting up the Thickness Gauge 143 9 1 4 Measuring Pipe Wall Thickness 144 9 1 4 1 Entering the M...

Page 8: ...gon 182 11 1 1 10 Pressure Requirements Natural Gas 182 11 1 1 11 Pressure Requirements Steam 182 11 1 1 12 Pressure Requirements Other Gases 182 11 1 1 13 Measurement Parameters 182 11 1 2 Electronic...

Page 9: ...1 5 Additional Options 185 11 1 5 1 PC Communication 185 11 1 5 2 RS232 to Infrared 185 11 1 5 3 Printer 185 A 1 Menu Maps 187 B 1 Establishing IR Communications with the PT878GC 197 B 1 0 1 Windows...

Page 10: ...Contents viii TransPort PT878GC User s Manual...

Page 11: ...nd accessories Figure 1 PT878GC in Use and in Case The TransPort has the ability to store site data in files which can be accessed at a later time Within the Main Menu a set of forms windows asks you...

Page 12: ...tted transducers onto the pipe or inserted as a substitute pipe section spoolpiece The flowcell must provide mechanical support for the transducers and assure stable conditions for accurate flow measu...

Page 13: ...es the received signals to a level suitable for the data acquisition circuitry 4 DATA ACQUISITION The data acquisition circuitry digitizes the received signal and stores it in a buffer for processing...

Page 14: ...ators and receivers When mounted on a pipe they are in acoustic communication with each other so that each transducer can receive ultrasonic signals transmitted by the other transducer Each transducer...

Page 15: ...pecially designed case Figure 2 The PT878GC and Accessories 2 1 1 Making Electrical Connections Before making measurements with the TransPort you must make all the necessary connections to the unit Th...

Page 16: ...Chapter 2 6 TransPort PT878GC User s Manual Figure 3 Connection Locations...

Page 17: ...3 on the previous page Transducer installation is discussed separately in Chapter 3 2 1 1 3 Analog Input Output Connections The TransPort provides one 0 4 20 mA current output and two 4 to 20 mA analo...

Page 18: ...off If the PT878GC is on the Battery icon in the upper right corner of the screen indicates battery status as shown in Table 2 below IMPORTANT For CE compliance the PT878GC is classified as a battery...

Page 19: ...ad Immediately upon power up the PT878GC emits a short beep and displays a PCI Loader message It then validates the instrument programming and then displays the Panametrics Sensing logo and the softwa...

Page 20: ...ower supplies shut down but the PT878GC remains in a standby mode Users can resume taking measurements immediately by pressing the power button Press F3 to cancel the command and return the PT878GC to...

Page 21: ...ays the measured parameters numeric measurements and both bar and line graphs When you enter a selection on the Main Menu discussed in Chapter 4 Programming Site Data this area displays menu prompts A...

Page 22: ...functions depending on the task you are performing Stopwatch Calibration Gate Operation Watch is stopped when the gate is closed or runs when it is open See page 3 46 Snapshot To file Indicates that t...

Page 23: ...ric data 4 arrow keys enable you to move through the menu options Help key enables you to access on line help MENU Menu key enables you to access the Menu Bar ENTER enables you to enter a particular m...

Page 24: ...keys to navigate to the desired menu and press ENTER Repeat this procedure to access the desired topic within the menu When you have finished using the Help menu Press F1 Back to move back one level P...

Page 25: ...ries of fixtures The V1 clamping fixture for pipes with diameters between 0 75 and 1 25 in 20 to 30 mm The V4 clamping fixture for pipes with diameters between 1 25 and 4 in 30 to 100 mm The V8 clampi...

Page 26: ...measurement Specifications assume a fully developed flow profile typically requiring 20 diameters upstream and 10 diameters downstream of straight pipe run In addition pipes 2 in and under require an...

Page 27: ...um pipe sizes schedules and pressures for use with the PT878GC For air nitrogen oxygen or argon refer to Table 4 For natural gas refer to Table 5 For steam refer to Table 6 1 Find the pipe size of you...

Page 28: ...5 1 120 36 6 69 21 0 46 14 0 0 22 5 6 0 5 4 100 0 2 1 60 5 1 120 36 6 53 16 2 35 10 7 0 24 6 1 0 5 60 5 1 0 34 8 6 0 5 180 13 4 0 68 17 3 0 5 300 21 7 6 150 0 2 1 60 5 1 90 27 4 72 22 0 54 16 5 0 28...

Page 29: ...1 7 55 16 8 44 13 4 33 10 1 0 2 1000 68 82 25 66 20 1 49 14 9 14 350 0 38 9 7 0 2 90 7 2 87 26 5 70 21 3 52 15 9 0 50 12 7 0 2 270 19 6 16 400 0 38 9 7 0 2 90 7 2 76 23 2 61 18 9 45 13 7 0 50 12 7 0 2...

Page 30: ...28 6 100 30 5 80 24 4 60 18 3 0 2 500 34 150 45 7 120 36 6 90 27 4 0 88 22 4 0 5 800 56 2 100 30 5 80 24 4 60 18 3 0 2 1000 68 150 45 7 120 36 6 90 27 4 10 250 0 37 9 4 0 5 200 14 8 85 25 9 68 20 7 5...

Page 31: ...Velocity ft s m s Single Traverse 3 80 0 22 5 6 0 5 110 8 6 120 36 6 0 3 7 6 0 5 200 14 8 4 100 0 24 6 1 0 5 110 8 6 120 36 6 0 34 8 6 0 5 200 14 8 6 150 0 28 7 2 0 5 110 8 6 120 36 6 0 44 11 2 0 5 20...

Page 32: ...er side of the pipe for easy transducer installation 150 mm 6 in if you are not using a junction box or 225 mm 9 in if you are using a junction box In general transducers are installed 180 apart on op...

Page 33: ...tire layout tape mark two circumferential lines along the edges of the wrap as shown in Figure 14 below Figure 14 Measuring and Marking Circumference Lines 4 Now measure the OD and the wall thickness...

Page 34: ...location as shown in the equations below where ODX is the outside diameter at a given point and WX is the wall thickness at a given point as shown in Figure 3 6 on the previous page 3 Program the valu...

Page 35: ...sition the half of the clamping fixture with the threaded rods around the pipe as shown in Figure 16 below Orient the fixture in the 3 o clock position on a horizontal pipe 2 Position the mating half...

Page 36: ...he same origin as shown in Figure 17 below Figure 17 Fixture with Scale Origins Properly Aligned 3 Install the four nuts onto the threaded rods with the convex side of the nut facing the fixture Hand...

Page 37: ...which in turn applies pressure to the transducer Use a handtight grip to set the transducer in contact with the pipe as shown in Figure 20 below Use a wrench to tighten the backing nut to prevent loo...

Page 38: ...to an accuracy of 2 mm 1 16 in IMPORTANT Do not use a calculated value or a nominal value for the circumference 2 Tightly wrap the layout tape once around the entire pipe and line up the edges Using t...

Page 39: ...the zero point as shown in Figure 24 below Place marks on both sides of the circumferential lines made with the layout tape and connect the marks Figure 24 Marking the 9 o Clock Position Make sure to...

Page 40: ...l and axial location Center the indicator line on the block to line up with the scribed mark see Figure 27 below Figure 27 Positioning the CFG PI Holder Bracket 5 Loosen the transducer hold down screw...

Page 41: ...t shown in Figure 30 below Figure 30 The Installed CFG PI Fixture with Calculated Spacing 3 1 4 4 Installing the Transducers 1 Check to be sure the second CFG PI holder bracket is correctly positioned...

Page 42: ...e other hand tighten the transducer hold down screw gradually pushing the transducer down to the pipe surface Use a wrench to tighten the backing nut to prevent loosening due to vibration and thermal...

Page 43: ...installation The DMP 3 is a clay like compound for all temperature applications If the temperature is over 150 F the PDJ pipe dampening jacket available from Panametrics Sensing with preapplied DMP 3...

Page 44: ...ere properly the material must also be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C 5 Before more atmospheric condensation can occur on the outside of the pipe roll the DMP 1 dampening material once around the pi...

Page 45: ...over 10 Reinstall the fixture and transducers on the pipe 11 Lay the second strip of dampening material flat Then cut the strip into two pieces each 4 5 in 12 cm wide 12 Wrap each of these strips arou...

Page 46: ...stance Between Transducer Faces 3 Lay the first strip of dampening material flat Cut a strip to a width equal to the distance between transducer faces the distance illustrated in Figure 36 above 4 Wra...

Page 47: ...ile wearing appropriate gloves degrease the surface as shown in Figure 38b above 5 Place a piece of the DMP 3 material on top of the pipe Figure 39a and use the palm of the hand to press it onto the p...

Page 48: ...g jacket with preapplied DMP 3 As the dampening material dries out over several hours after installation its effectiveness increases The jacket is available in standard pipe sizes from 4 to 12 in 100...

Page 49: ...couplant Spread it in a thin layer about 6 mm 0 25 in wide on each transducer face 6 Install the transducers into the yokes and tighten the hold down screws until the couplant touches the pipe 7 If y...

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Page 51: ...n a PC and then upload the sites as they are needed This chapter covers entering The Program Menu Transducer pipe and fluid parameters Input output and other setup parameters User functions 4 1 1 Ente...

Page 52: ...gas transducers and fixture configurations Figure 45 The Transducer Option Window 1 The first prompt asks you to select whether you are using a wetted or a clamp on transducer a Use the and keys to sc...

Page 53: ...ENTER 4 The next prompt asks for Tw the time delay This parameter is actually the time the transducer signal spends travelling through the transducer and cable The PT878GC calculates the flow rate by...

Page 54: ...d press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 46 below To step through each parameter press the key Refer to Figure A 4 on page A 4 of Appendix A Menu Maps Note Refer to the brochure Sound Speeds...

Page 55: ...CPVC you have the option of entering the pipe dimensions by a standardized schedule Once you enter the nominal pipe size and schedule identification the PT878GC determines the OD and wall thickness f...

Page 56: ...n page 7 3 the schedules appear as ANSI b Press the key twice to move the prompt to the Nominal pipe size drop down menu Press ENTER to open the menu Scroll to the desired pipe size and press ENTER to...

Page 57: ...to confirm your choice Note If your pipe lining is not on the drop down list consult Panametrics Sensing for further information 2 The program follows one of two paths a If you have selected a preprog...

Page 58: ...s Steam b Scroll to the appropriate entry If you do not see your fluid on the list select Other c Press ENTER to confirm your selection If you have selected a preprogrammed gas the PT878GC supplies th...

Page 59: ...rrow key to reach the Path window and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 49 below To step through each parameter press the key Refer to Figure A 3 on page A 3 of Appendix A Menu Maps Fig...

Page 60: ...u enter an invalid entry the PT878GC rejects the entry and displays an error message Note Panametrics Sensing does not recommend using a spacing other than the one calculated by the PT878GC After you...

Page 61: ...he entry 3 The next prompt asks for the atmospheric pressure a Press ENTER to enter the text box b Use the numeric keys to enter the local atmospheric pressure c Press ENTER to confirm the entry 4 The...

Page 62: ...nputs window The screen appears similar to Figure 51 below To step through each parameter press the key Figure 51 The Inputs Tab in the Standard Volume Mass Flow Option 1 The first prompt asks if the...

Page 63: ...lection 5 The next prompt appears if you have selected a fixed temperature The PT878GC asks for the fixed temperature value a Press ENTER to open the text box b Use the numeric keys to enter the known...

Page 64: ...ree options are available static density saturated steam and steam a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu b Scroll to the appropriate method for your application c Press ENTER to confirm the entry I...

Page 65: ...and Delta T The default value is 80 and values from 1 to 100 are acceptable a Press ENTER to enter the text box b Use the numeric keys to enter the recommended value c Press ENTER to confirm the entr...

Page 66: ...ult value is 3 and values from 0 to 10 are acceptable 6 The next prompt enables you to reset the size of the transmit window Normally the PT878GC calculates the size of both transmit and receive windo...

Page 67: ...ic keys to enter the recommended value c Press ENTER to confirm the entry 2 Next enter the Noise Level Offset of Peak from 0 to 95 and press ENT The default value is 20 a Press ENTER to enter the text...

Page 68: ...ic keys to enter the recommended value c Press ENTER to confirm the entry 4 If you wish to select or deselect Measure Times only instead of both Skan and Measure times press ENTER at the Measure Only...

Page 69: ...ntify the peak of the received signal the PT878GC uses the Threshold method in which the peak is identified as the point where the signal crosses a threshold that is a percentage of the maximum signal...

Page 70: ...er the desired value c Press ENTER to confirm the entry 4 To select or deselect Measure Times only instead of both Skan and Measure times press ENTER at the Measure Only prompt Pressing the key return...

Page 71: ...t prompt asks you to select whether the desired function is off or general purpose a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu b Scroll to the desired response c Press ENTER to confirm your selection Not...

Page 72: ...Cancel to leave the window without adding the label 3 The next prompt asks for the Units Symbol a Press ENTER to reopen the text creation window b Repeat the procedure used for the Label on the previo...

Page 73: ...y to step through these parameters 2 The first prompt asks for the zero input value a Press ENTER to enter the text box b Use the numeric keys to enter the desired value c Press ENTER to confirm the e...

Page 74: ...to send a current signal to a recording device a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu b Scroll to the desired output from three choices Off 0 20 mA and 4 20 mA c Press ENTER to confirm your selectio...

Page 75: ...enter the span full scale value for the analog output This value represents the 20 mA output in flow units a Press ENTER to open the text box b Use the numeric keys to enter the desired value c Press...

Page 76: ...lizer Frequency Test Points Gate Input a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu b Scroll to the desired function c Press ENTER to confirm your selection Note If you select Off you will not be able to...

Page 77: ...n For Polarity a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu b Scroll to the desired polarity either Low High or High Low c Press ENTER to confirm your selection If you selected Frequency The prompt asks f...

Page 78: ...o perform mathematical equations on each measurement You can also use any parameter in the meter to calculate a different parameter To enter the User Functions option scroll to the User Functions entr...

Page 79: ...t the procedure used for the Label on the previous page to create the Units Symbol c When you have completed the entry press F3 OK to confirm the symbol or F2 Cancel to leave the window without adding...

Page 80: ...OK or a message such as Syntax Error Press F1 to delete the entire function and start again or Press F2 to cancel the function and return to Operate Mode Press F3 Done to confirm the function and retu...

Page 81: ...lection 3 The following steps depend on whether you select a single value or a table for Kinematic Viscosity If you entered Single The prompt asks for a kinematic viscosity value a Press ENTER to open...

Page 82: ...ss F3 OK to confirm the table and return to the Correction Factors window You have completed entering data for a Reynolds Correction table To confirm the entries press F3 OK The meter returns to Opera...

Page 83: ...enabled the Reynolds Correction factor the correction factor should be set to 1 00 Otherwise the typical factor is between 0 5 and 2 00 c Press ENTER to confirm your selection You have completed ente...

Page 84: ...Repeat steps b and c for the remainder of the table e When you have completed entering values press F3 OK to confirm the table and return to the Correction Factors window You have completed entering...

Page 85: ...u press the MENU key at the lower right of the PT878GC keypad The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen Then press ENTER The screen now appears similar to Figure 71 below While fol...

Page 86: ...n use the and arrow keys to scroll to a particular site and display information pertaining to that site To open the File submenu within the Site Manager press MENU and then ENTER The screen now appear...

Page 87: ...below Figure 74 Name Entry Window for a New Site 1 Use the four arrow keys to scroll to the desired letter or number and press ENTER 2 Repeat this procedure until you have created the desired site na...

Page 88: ...firmation Window The meter returns to Operate Mode with the new site name displayed in the upper left corner of the screen A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 New S...

Page 89: ...is the one you are now closing by opening the second site the PT878GC asks if you want to save the changes to the first site Press F2 No to cancel the changes or Press F3 Yes to confirm and save the c...

Page 90: ...77 The Save Current Site Window Press F2 No to cancel saving the site or Press F3 Yes to save the site The PT878GC remains in the current window Operate Mode or Site Manager with the current site save...

Page 91: ...te window then appears Press F2 No to cancel saving the site or Press F3 Yes to save the site The PT878GC remains in Site Manager with the current site saved under both the old and new names 5 1 1 5 R...

Page 92: ...eting a Site To delete a site in the Site Manager first be sure you have highlighted that site in the left window of the Site Manager Then press MENU scroll to the Delete option and press ENTER The sc...

Page 93: ...nu to the Site Menu Press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 81 below Figure 81 The Site Menu in the Site Manager 2 Press ENTER to select Message which opens the text creation window shown in...

Page 94: ...capital letters a set of lower case letters and a set of symbols Use all three screens to create a desired message 4 Repeat this procedure for each letter or symbol you wish to add to the message If y...

Page 95: ...C is searching for an infrared device If the scanner finds no device a window appears with this message and asks if you want to try again If it finds a device it sends another message indicating that...

Page 96: ...To download a site or meter file from a PC to a PT878GC 1 Check that the Communications option see page 7 15 has been set to the IrDA protocol Note For Windows NT 4 0 check that the QuickBeam softwar...

Page 97: ...rder Figure 85 The Sort Submenu 5 1 1 14 Listing Files in Chronological Order If you prefer to list your files chronologically by time of creation within the Site Manager press MENU to open the File M...

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Page 99: ...ments Once you have reached a particular window pressing the ENTER button opens the menu for that window as shown in Figure 86 below Figure 86 Display Screen After Pressing SEL 6 1 1 The Format Option...

Page 100: ...s ENTER to open the drop down list of format choices b Scroll to the appropriate selection c Press ENTER to confirm your choice 2 The second step asks you to choose the number of decimal places to be...

Page 101: ...on and then press ENTER 2 A drop down menu shows the three formats Scroll to the appropriate selection 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection The screen immediately displays any changes For example i...

Page 102: ...to confirm the value 5 Repeat the procedure in step 5 to enter the maximum value A line graph involves two more prompts 6 The next prompt asks for the display interval a Press ENTER to open the text b...

Page 103: ...measurement data sources while the right column displays English and metric measurement units or with the Diagnostics source shown a list of diagnostics parameters 4 Use the and arrow keys to reach th...

Page 104: ...s Bar at the top of the screen The Site Menu will be highlighted in the upper left corner Press ENTER or the arrow key The screen now appears similar to Figure 91 below While following the programming...

Page 105: ...splays the designated number of windows For example Figure 92 below shows the screen displayed in Figure 6 3 on page 6 4 reconfigured for a single view Figure 92 Display Screen Configured for Single V...

Page 106: ...to move to the FKeys entry on the menu Press ENTER The screen now appears similar to Figure 93 below Figure 93 The FKeys Menu 3 Use the or arrow keys to move to the desired FKey 1 2 or 3 entry on the...

Page 107: ...s to confirm the assignment and close the window Press F2 No to close the window without changing the key Figure 95 The Display Screen with Modified Softkey To clear a softkey 1 Press MENU 2 From the...

Page 108: ...n the meter To open the Drive Manager 1 Press MENU 2 From the Site Menu shown in Figure 6 6 on page 6 8 use the or arrow keys to move to the Drive Manager entry on the menu Press ENTER The screen now...

Page 109: ...s highlighted in the window on the left Then press MENU and scroll to the appropriate option as shown in Figure 97 above Press ENTER The PT878GC then performs the desired action with the file To refre...

Page 110: ...sends another message indicating that it is uploading the site The meter also displays a message if the upload fails When the upload is complete the meter returns to the Drive Manager The PC holds the...

Page 111: ...et button in the QuickBeam window as shown in Figure 99 below Figure 99 The QuickBeam Window Open the Send menu in the QuickBeam window enter the Files or Files on Clipboard option scroll to the desir...

Page 112: ...e Delete option and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 100 below Figure 100 The Delete Confirmation Window Press F2 No to cancel the deletion and return to the File Manager or Press F3 Y...

Page 113: ...enu 6 1 6 6 Listing Files in Chronological Order If you prefer to list your files chronologically by time of creation within the File Manager press MENU to open the File Menu Then press the arrow key...

Page 114: ...scroll to the About option on the Site Menu and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 102 below Figure 102 The About Window To find out details about your specific software version press Ne...

Page 115: ...global settings for the meter that suit their individual preferences The global settings include English or Metric measurement units Battery power Date and time parameters and appearance Screen contr...

Page 116: ...ameters The key to scroll back to a previously entered parameter The F2 key Cancel or the ESC key to exit an option at any time and return to Operate Mode without changing the parameters 7 1 2 Selecti...

Page 117: ...eys to reach the prompt a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu b Use the and arrow keys to scroll to the desired choice PSIA KPA Bars MMGH c Press ENTER to confirm the entry To confirm the entries a...

Page 118: ...from a 1 8 Ahr NiCd battery part number 200 058 or a 3 0 Ahr NiMH battery part number 200 081 Scroll to the battery type you have installed and press ENTER Note If you do not set the correct battery t...

Page 119: ...ice changes the number to 07 You can scroll from 01 to 12 for the month and from 01 to 31 for the day depending on the number you have selected for the month In either case press ENTER to confirm the...

Page 120: ...symbols for the date time and decimal You can choose from a dash comma and slash for the date from a period and colon for the time and from a period or comma for the decimal place For each symbol typ...

Page 121: ...arrow keys to scroll to the 12 hour or 24 hour entry c Press ENTER to confirm your entry A line at the bottom the Date Time Decimal Formats displays how the format and separator selections will appea...

Page 122: ...p through each parameter press the key Figure 107 Display Tab in the Display Options Window 2 Scroll to the Darker or Lighter box as desired 3 Press the ENTER button repeatedly until the screen has th...

Page 123: ...splay Options window opens on the Display tab as shown in Figure 7 5 on page 7 12 2 Press the key three times to reach the Backlight Off text box 3 Then press ENTER to enter the box 4 Use the numeric...

Page 124: ...iation and the IR232 virtual interface You must use IrDA when using an IR printer or transfer application such as QuickBeam Use the and keys to scroll to the desired selection and press ENTER Note For...

Page 125: ...stop bits The default number is one Use the and keys to scroll to the desired number and press ENTER 7 The final prompt asks you to select either seven or eight data bits The default number is 8 Use...

Page 126: ...ss ENTER The window now appears similar to Figure 109 below Figure 109 The Resetting Totals Menu 2 Use the or arrow keys to choose the total to be reset 3 Press ENTER to reset the total s The meter re...

Page 127: ...w now appears similar to Figure 110 below Figure 110 The User Tables Window 2 The first prompt asks you to select the table to be programmed a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu b Use the or arrow...

Page 128: ...Table ID window can display up to 15 characters If you wish to delete a letter press F1 Delete to erase each letter or symbol from right to left on the label d When you have completed the label press...

Page 129: ...h then appears in the appropriate slot in the table e Repeat steps b c and d on page 7 21 until you have completed entering data for the table f When you have finished press F3 OK to confirm the entri...

Page 130: ...screen press the decimal button in the lower left corner of the keypad twice The meter beeps indicating that it has made a screen capture The To Printer option enables you to send a picture of the cu...

Page 131: ...of memory is assigned to data logging The frequency of the time interval the length of the log run and the number of logs affect the amount of memory required for a particular log For example a log t...

Page 132: ...y to step through the available parameters The key to scroll back to a previously entered parameter The F2 key Cancel or the ESC key to exit an option at any time and return to Operate Mode without ch...

Page 133: ...e cursor highlights the File Menu in the upper left corner Use the and keys to scroll to the desired menu and press ENTER to open the menu Log Manager Info AAA LOG 03 01 04 13 23 21 1216 bytes 109568...

Page 134: ...from the Log Manager press the MENU key and then ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 115 below Figure 115 File Menu in the Log Manager Log Manager Info AAA LOG 03 01 04 13 23 21 1216 bytes 1095...

Page 135: ...TER In either case the Create New Log screen appears similar to Figure 116 below Use the four arrow keys to scroll to the desired letter or number and press ENTER Repeat this procedure until you have...

Page 136: ...e key to scroll to the time box b Two alternatives are available to change a highlighted number Use the numeric keys to enter the desired number Use the or arrow keys to scroll in 1 digit increments t...

Page 137: ...he first entry The Select Measurement window opens as shown in Figure 119 Figure 119 The Select Measurement Window 2 Scroll to the desired output type 3 Press SEL to confirm your selection General Ns...

Page 138: ...se specified the cloned log always begins at the current date and time and ends after the period of time used by the original log 5 If you wish scroll to the Measurements window shown in Figure 118 an...

Page 139: ...8GC shows a message indicating that its infrared sensor is looking for a printer If the sensor finds no printer a window appears with this message If it finds two printers within its range it asks you...

Page 140: ...Menu in the Log Manager 8 1 4 1 Stopping Pausing a Log To stop a log that is currently pending or running 1 First select the log you wish to pause in the Log Manager shown in Figure 114 2 Then open t...

Page 141: ...ed logs open the Log menu scroll to the Start All Logs option and press ENTER The PT878GC returns to the Log Manager which displays the logs with a status of Pending or Running 8 1 4 6 Ending All Logs...

Page 142: ...ew menu from the Log Manager press MENU Scroll to the View menu and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 122 below Figure 122 The View Menu Log Manager Info AAA LOG 03 01 04 13 23 21 1216...

Page 143: ...the View menu and press ENTER Scroll to the Details option and press ENTER The screen now appears similar to Figure 123 below Figure 123 The Log Details Display Window with List of Measurements in the...

Page 144: ...lar to Figure 124 below Figure 124 The Log Graph Display Window Note If a log contains more than one measurement you must select which measurement to plot from the list displayed If you wish to alter...

Page 145: ...raph If you wish to alter the time scale press F2 Time The Enter Time window appears similar to Figure 8 14 below Figure 126 The Enter Time Window 1 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired text bo...

Page 146: ...og Spreadsheet Window Use the and keys to scroll to other columns or the or keys to scroll backward or forward in time To alter the times displayed press F1 Time The Enter Time window shown on the pre...

Page 147: ...Log Manager screen refreshes with the sites listed in alphabetical order 8 1 6 2 Listing Logs in Chronological Order If you prefer to list your logs chronologically by time of creation within the Log...

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Page 149: ...a variety of functions that they might occasionally require print out reports calibrate the PT878GC run diagnostics set up signal parameters and peak detection define error limits test the meter scre...

Page 150: ...eters in an option press The key to step through the available parameters The key to scroll back to a previously entered parameter The F2 key Cancel or the ESC key to exit an option at any time and re...

Page 151: ...keys to scroll to the desired reports and press ENTER Then press F2 Print to print out the desired reports or press F3 Exit to leave the option and return to Operate Mode Figure 131 on the next page s...

Page 152: ...Chapter 9 142 TransPort PT878GC User s Manual Figure 131 Printout of a Typical Drive Report...

Page 153: ...le accuracy you can also calibrate the velocity of sound in the pipe material Using the thickness gauge involves three steps 1 Entering the material and sound speed in the Material window on page 144...

Page 154: ...ow keys to scroll to the desired material c Press ENTER to confirm your selection If you have selected a preprogrammed material you have completed entering data in this window Pressing the key returns...

Page 155: ...play option shows the thickness measurement in numeric format displayed in Figure 134 below Note Refer to Appendix C Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation page C 3 to learn how to position an...

Page 156: ...med values Also some materials such as Teflon or fiberglass do not support acoustic signals To open the Graph window and display the receive signal graphically press the or arrow key until you reach t...

Page 157: ...Out to zoom out fully Press F3 to toggle between the left and right cursors Press and to move the selected cursor left and right Press to select the graph Press to return to tab navigation Press ESC t...

Page 158: ...ER to open the text box b Use the numeric keys to enter the length c Press ENTER to confirm the entry 4 Press ENTER Calibrate button to prepare for calibration Then apply couplant B to the block surfa...

Page 159: ...on To open the Velocity window press the or arrow key until you reach the Velocity tab and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 138 below Figure 138 The Sound Speed Window 1 Scroll to the...

Page 160: ...value which becomes the new Calculated value Note If you commit the calculated value the settings in the Material window also change from the previous material to Other with the new sound speed To le...

Page 161: ...open the text box b Use the numeric keys to enter the provided value c Press ENTER to confirm your entry 3 The next value transducer delay represents the time the ultrasonic signal takes to travel fro...

Page 162: ...ents the percent of peak the PT878GC uses to make measurements It will consider anything above the entered percentage as part of the signal To change this value a Press ENTER to open the text box b Us...

Page 163: ...en a display window in Operate Mode To enter the option scroll to the Diagnostics entry on the Service Menu and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 141 below Figure 141 The Diagnostics Wi...

Page 164: ...or 20 mA Use the and arrow keys to move to the appropriate radio button and press ENTER 3 The next prompt asks you to enter the actual value shown on the multimeter or ammeter a Press ENTER to open t...

Page 165: ...the input and set it to deliver the value entered in the previous step 5 Press the arrow key to move to the Read box and then press ENTER to read the low input 6 The next prompt asks for the value to...

Page 166: ...Cutoff Velocity Averaging Errors Allowed Peak Detection Method Peak Thresholds Pulse and Code To enter the option scroll to the Signal Setup entry on the Service Menu and press ENTER The screen appea...

Page 167: ...numeric keys to enter the desired value c Press ENTER to confirm your entry 5 The next prompt asks for velocity averaging the number of velocity measurements to average together to smooth out noise in...

Page 168: ...dow appears similar to Figure 145 below Figure 145 The Measurement Mode Window in the Signal Setup Option The first prompt asks for the measurement mode detection method Use the and arrow keys to move...

Page 169: ...do not select this option pressing the key returns the meter to the Transmit Code prompt 3 The next prompt asks how many pulses from 0 to 16 you wish to send a Press ENTER to open the drop down list...

Page 170: ...rror message appears if the velocity falls outside these limits Repeat the steps in Step 1 on the previous page to enter the desired limits 3 The third prompt calls for the low and high limits for the...

Page 171: ...ggles between English and metric measurements Thus the key will always display the opposite measurement from that which is currently active Press F1 to display the measurement in the alternate format...

Page 172: ...Test entry on the Service Menu and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 148 below Figure 148 The Test Option in the Service Menu Scroll to the desired entry in the option menu and press E...

Page 173: ...To Continue Once you press a key a screen with a checkerboard pattern appears as shown in Figure 149 below Figure 149 A Functioning Test Screen Pressing a key two more times should result in two more...

Page 174: ...n on the Test Menu and press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 150 below Press any key on the keypad and a window representing that key should darken Figure 150 The Test Keys Window Pressing...

Page 175: ...51 below Figure 151 The Watchdog Test Screen Press F2 No to cancel the test and return to the Menu screen or press F3 Yes to start the test The PT878GC should go blank for a few seconds and then resta...

Page 176: ...Use the numeric keys to enter the desired percentage c Press ENTER to confirm your entry You have completed entering data for the Impulse Response option Press F1 to start transmitting in the chosen...

Page 177: ...ttery 1 If you wish to open the Part Number window press ENTER You can choose from a 1 8 Ahr NiCd battery part number 200 058 or a 3 0 Ahr NiMH battery part number 200 081 Scroll to the battery type y...

Page 178: ...r otherwise record all logs settings and other data you wish to save IMPORTANT When uploading new software the PT878GC uses a bootloader program Be sure that the software you are installing is compati...

Page 179: ...dure Be sure the infrared sensor on the meter has a clear path to the infrared adapter on the PC Now return to the PC 6 You now have two options In Windows Explorer browse to the file you wish to send...

Page 180: ...ries Hyperterminal to open the Hyperterminal window 2 If the call is not connected click on Connect from the Call menu in Hyperterminal 3 From the File menu click Properties Be sure the New Connection...

Page 181: ...low Figure 159 Flash Reloading Window 3 The meter now asks if you wish to reload the flash memory via the infrared communications port Press F3 Yes or C on the PC keyboard to begin reloading via IrCOM...

Page 182: ...he Transfer Menu 2 Click on the replacement software designated by a cod extension from the folder where it has been stored 3 From the Protocol drop down menu select Xmodem 4 Click Send For a successf...

Page 183: ...oblem The TransPort also has a set of diagnostic parameters to help you find and remedy the problem In general troubleshooting may be necessary if the TransPort displays an error message the flow read...

Page 184: ...ror When they appear in a spreadsheet format errors are indicated by their number in the last row called Error The Error Code messages are only general descriptions of the possible problems Use Table...

Page 185: ...s described in Chapter 9 on page 9 32 See Flowcell Problems on page 10 9 and Transducer Problems on page 10 11 E4 Signal Quality If too high electronic failure If too low flowcell electrical problem C...

Page 186: ...signal in micro seconds N A N A Gain Up Displays upstream gain in dB N A N A Gain Dn Displays downstream gain in dB N A N A CNTup Displays the AGC DAC count for upstream gain setting N A N A CNTdn Dis...

Page 187: ...Displays the normalization factor 0 85 1 0 0 85 Threshold Up Displays the Percent of Peak for the upstream transducer Set to 40 by default N A N A Threshold Dn Displays the Percent of Peak for the dow...

Page 188: ...easurements 3 THE GAS SOUND SPEED MUST NOT VARY EXCESSIVELY The TransPort will tolerate relatively large changes in gas sound speed due to changes in gas composition and temperature However such chang...

Page 189: ...g Any transducer damaged in this manner must be replaced Contact Panametrics Sensing for information on transducers in materials suitable for the application 3 INTERNAL DAMAGE An ultrasonic transducer...

Page 190: ...Chapter 10 180 TransPort PT878GC User s Manual...

Page 191: ...User s Manual 181 Chapter 11 Chapter 11 11 1 Specifications This section contains specifications for the following Operations and Performance Electronics Clamp on Transducers Thickness Gauge Option A...

Page 192: ...to 0 5 of reading may be achievable with process calibration 11 1 1 6 Repeatability 0 2 to 0 5 of reading 11 1 1 7 Range Bidirectional See Table See Table 4 Table 5 and Table 6 11 1 1 8 Rangeability...

Page 193: ...storage temperature exceeding 35 C 95 F is not recommended for more than one month 11 1 2 11 Standard Inputs Outputs One 0 4 to 20 mA current output One user selectable pulse solid state 5 V maximum o...

Page 194: ...gas transducer clamping fixtures in polycarbonate carrying cases PCFG 1 for pipes smaller than 12 in 300 mm in diameter PCFG 2 for pipes larger than 12 in 300 mm in diameter PCFG 3 for pipes between...

Page 195: ...ration to 260 C 500 F for 10 sec followed by 2 min air cooling 11 1 5 Additional Options 11 1 5 1 PC Communication The PT878GC communicates with a PC through the infrared interface and Windows operati...

Page 196: ...Chapter 11 186 TransPort PT878GC User s Manual...

Page 197: ...TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 187 Appendix A Appendix A A 1 Menu Maps Figure 162 The Main Menu...

Page 198: ...Appendix A 188 TransPort PT878GC User s Manual...

Page 199: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 189 Figure 163 The Site Menu...

Page 200: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 190 Figure 164 The Program Menu Transducer Lining Fluid and Path Options...

Page 201: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 191 Figure 165 The Program Menu Pipe Option...

Page 202: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 192 Figure 166 The Program Menu Scan Measure Analog Input and Analog Output Options...

Page 203: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 193 Figure 167 The Program Menu Digital Output User Function and Correction Factor Options...

Page 204: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 194 Figure 168 The Meter Menu...

Page 205: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 195 Figure 1 Logging Mneu...

Page 206: ...Appendix A TransPort PT878GC User s Manual 196 Figure 169 The Logging Menu Figure 170 The Service Menu Figure 1 Service Menu...

Page 207: ...various past and current Microsoft Windows operating systems IrCOMM is an infrared standard supported by Microsoft while OBEX is a newer infrared standard which allows more straightforward use and fas...

Page 208: ...Windows Me 98SE 98 95 The Windows 98SE and Me operating systems include IR drivers However in most cases the IR port has not been installed or configured From the Control Panel click on Add New Hardw...

Page 209: ...rush or file before measurements are attempted Generally it is possible to make corrosion measurements through thin layers of rust as long as the rust is smooth and well bonded to the metal below Some...

Page 210: ...and care with which the gauge has been calibrated It is essential that the thickness gauge be calibrated as described on page 9 12 whenever the transducer is changed or you have a reason to doubt the...

Page 211: ...ata Sheets for Couplants A variety of couplants are available for use with Panametrics Sensing transducers To obtain a material safety data sheet MSDS for any couplant Panametrics Sensing supplies go...

Page 212: ...Appendix D 202 TransPort PT878GC User s Manual...

Page 213: ...Clamp On Transducers Path Parameters for 50 Clamp on Transducers Installing 15 Clearing Softkey 97 Communications Option 114 Configuring the display 89 Connections 5 Analog Inputs 7 Analog Outputs 7 P...

Page 214: ...Interface IrCOMM 168 IrOBEX 168 Infrared Wireless Interface 7 Initial Setup 5 Input Output 3 Input Output Connections 7 Inputs Analog Inputs 7 Analog Entering 61 in Standard Volume Option 52 Inputs O...

Page 215: ...e Lining Entering 47 Pipe Material 45 Pipe Materials 182 for Thickness Gauge 185 Pipe Problems 178 Pipe Sizes 182 Pipe Thickness Range for Thickness Gauge 185 Pipe Wall Thickness 182 Power Connections...

Page 216: ...Air 182 Pressure Requirements Other Gases 182 Range 182 Rangeability 182 Repeatability 182 Thickness Gauge 185 Transducers 184 Standard Volume Option Entering Inputs 52 Entering Parameters 50 Static...

Page 217: ...0 Troubleshooting 173 Error Messages 174 Turning On Off 9 Tw time delay 43 U Units Option 106 User Functions Option 68 User Functions Entering 68 User Table Option 117 User Tables Creating 117 V V4 an...

Page 218: ...Index 208 TransPort PT878GC User s Manual...

Page 219: ...EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex C Continuous Unmonitored Operation following the provisions of the 89 336 EEC EMC Directive The units listed above and any transducers supplied with them spoolpieces are ad...

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Page 221: ...r purpose and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade Return Policy If a Panametrics Sensing instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be comp...

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