Thermo Scientific HB-S200, User Manual

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Sarasota 200 Ultrasonic Multipath
Flowmeter
Section 2, SYSTEM COMPONENTS, Page 2-12 Thermo Fisher Scientific
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
2.5 Controls and displays
Fig 1 shows the layout of the front panel. It contains the liquid crystal display (LCD).
Electronic access to the flowmeter is by means of a (laptop) PC via the serial connector
locally or remotely via a modem. This allows the operator to:-
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programme the flowmeter with site data. For example. path lengths, angles, heights
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set up the inputs and outputs (including simulation for test purposes)
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set up the relay functions and values on which they switch
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set up the information to be displayed cyclically on the flowmeter LCD
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display ultrasonic waveforms
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display measurements and results
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display diagnostic data
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download stored data
The information being displayed cycles through items selected from a menu on a PC screen.
2.6 Software
& firmware
There are 2 types of software:
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The internal pre-loaded operating software, normally called “firmware”
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The PC software for communicating with the flowmeter, called “GAFA”
2.6.1 Operating firmware
The flowmeter is supplied with the operating firmware already loaded. It would not normally
be necessary to re-load the firmware. In the event that new firmware is to be loaded, Thermo
Fisher Scientific will provide the procedure or carry out the operation. Alternatively upgrades
may be loaded remotely by Thermo Fisher Scientific via a modem.
2.6.2 “GAFA” PC software
GAFA software runs on a PC under Windows. This allows communication with the flowmeter:-
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Via the RS232 PC port on the mother board
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Remotely via a modem connected to the RS232 MODEM port on the mother board
See Appendix 1: GAFA Screens.
2.7 Documentation
In addition to the hardware described above, and possible peripheral equipment, the following
documentation may also be supplied:
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A copy of this manual (additional paper or electronic copies may be supplied)
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Site specific data (Appendix A4: Site Data). Configuration and program data completed
by installation and commissioning engineers.
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Site specific drawings – transducer mounts, site layout, civil details (if part of contract)
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Certificate of conformity (specific test sheets available on request)
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Certificate of approval for Quality Management System
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On site calibration certificate (if included in the installation contract)