Panametrics PT878GC, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 4.
54 TransPort™ PT878GC User’s Manual
4.1.7.2 Entering Mass Flow Parameters
To enter mass flow parameters in the Standard Volume/Mass Flow option, press the [

] arrow key until you reach the
Mass Flow tab, and then press [ENTER] to open the Mass Flow window. The screen appears similar to Figure 52 below.
To step through each parameter, press the [

] key.
Figure 52: The Mass Flow Tab in the Standard Volume/Mass Flow Option
1. The first prompt asks if you want to disable or enable the Mass Flow option.
a.
Use the [

] and [

] keys to scroll to the appropriate radio button.
b. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Note: If you select “Disabled,” you cannot select any other prompt in this window.
2. If you have enabled Mass Flow, the next prompt asks for the calculation method. Three 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.
• If you select Saturated Steam:
The prompt asks for the Saturated Steam input. Press [ENTER] , scroll to either Temperature or Pressure, and
press [ENTER] .
• If you select Static Density:
The prompt asks for the Static Density value. Press [ENTER] to open the text box, enter the appropriate value,
and press [ENTER] to confirm the entry.
Pressing the [

] key returns the meter to the Mass Flow prompt, and then to the Mass Flow tab.
• To confirm the entries and return to Operate mode, press [F3] (OK).
• To leave the window without confirming the entries and return to Operate mode, press [F2] (Cancel) or the [ESC]
key.
Settings Inputs
Cancel OK
Mass Flow
Enabled
Disabled
Calculation Method
Static Density
Saturated Steam Input
Static Density
Kgs/m3
1.02305
Std Vol/Mass Flow
Mass Flow
Temperature