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Sensing & Inspection Technologies

Transport

PT878

Portable Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Abridged Manual

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals

www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832)

Established 1981

Summary of Contents for Transport PT878

Page 1: ...GE Sensing Inspection Technologies Transport PT878 Portable Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeter Abridged Manual Advanced Test Equipment Rentals www atecorp com 800 404 ATEC 2832 Established 1981...

Page 2: ...GE Sensing Inspection Technologies Transport PT878 Portable Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeter Abridged Manual 914 219E August 2008...

Page 3: ...equipment was defective the warranty period is one year for general electronic failures of the instrument one year for mechanical failures of the sensor If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was...

Page 4: ...end your instrument to a service center it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized repair station indicated in the shipping instructions 3 Upon receipt GE Sensing will evaluate the instrument to det...

Page 5: ...Batteries 1 6 Powering ON and OFF 1 7 Using the Screen and Keypad 1 9 The Screen 1 9 The Keypad 1 11 Chapter 2 Initial Setup Introduction 2 1 Entering the Program Menu 2 1 Entering the Transducer Par...

Page 6: ...Settings 3 13 The Units Option 3 14 The Battery Charger Option 3 15 The Date Time Option 3 16 The Locale Option 3 17 The Contrast Option 3 19 The Backlight Option 3 20 The Language Option 3 20 The Com...

Page 7: ...ugust 2008 Table of Contents cont Chapter 5 Data Logging The Logging Menu 5 1 The Log Manager Window 5 2 The Log Manager Menu 5 2 The File Menu 5 3 The Log Menu 5 10 The View Menu 5 13 Appendix A Menu...

Page 8: ...Chapter 1...

Page 9: ...Installation Operation Introduction 1 1 The Flowcell 1 1 Making Electrical Connections 1 2 Charging the Batteries 1 4 Powering ON and OFF 1 7 Using the Screen and Keypad 1 9...

Page 10: ...ng transducers The Flowcell In addition to the PT878 a complete flowmeter system includes a flowcell The flowcell is that part of the system that uses ultrasonic pulses to interrogate the flow It cons...

Page 11: ...are made to the top of the PT878 as shown in Figure 1 1 below Figure 1 1 Electrical Connection Locations WARNING To ensure the safe operation of the PT878 you must install and operate it as described...

Page 12: ...nect to the PT878 with LEMO coaxial type connectors Each color coded cable should have a collar labeled UPSTREAM or DOWNSTREAM Make transducer cable connections to the top of the flowmeter as shown in...

Page 13: ...ion To maintain optimum performance these batteries require a minimum of maintenance Charging the Batteries When you receive the PT878 or if the batteries have not been used for a long period of time...

Page 14: ...PT878 is ON the Battery icon in the upper right corner of the screen indicates battery status as shown in Table 1 2 below Note For version 1B of the PT878 software you must also press the red power ke...

Page 15: ...able batteries use the recommended 3 0 Ahr NiMH batteries part number 200 081 To replace the batteries 1 Remove the rubber boot 2 Open the panel located on the back of the PT878 unit 3 Disconnect the...

Page 16: ...emits a short beep and displays a PCI Loader message It then validates the instrument programming displays the GE Sensing logo and the software version and emits a long beep If the meter fails any of...

Page 17: ...to send the PT878 into sleep mode In this mode the PT878 remains in a standby mode and you can resume taking measurements immediately by pressing the power button again Press F3 to cancel the command...

Page 18: ...Operate Mode The top line of the screen is the status bar which normally displays the time and date However when you press MENU the menu key the Menu Bar replaces the status bar The middle of the scr...

Page 19: ...e task you are performing Table 1 3 Icons in the System Tray Icon Function Meaning IR Transfer IR data transfer in progress Alert Indicates the meter encountered an error in operation Log Indicates a...

Page 20: ...Installation Operation 1 11 August 2008 The Keypad The PT878 keypad has 25 keys The functions for each key are described on the following page see Figure 1 6 below Figure 1 6 The PT878 Keypad...

Page 21: ...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 Main Menu ENTER enables you to enter a particular menu and enters selec...

Page 22: ...Chapter 2...

Page 23: ...the Program Menu 2 1 Entering the Transducer Parameters 2 2 Entering the Pipe Parameters 2 4 Entering the Pipe Lining Parameters 2 6 Entering the Fluid Parameters 2 7 Entering the Signal Path Paramete...

Page 24: ...ther instructions Entering the Program Menu To enter the Program Menu press the MENU key at the lower right of the PT878 keypad The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen Press the...

Page 25: ...nsducer option on the Program Menu and press ENTER see Figure 2 2 below Note Refer to your Transducer Installation Guide for additional information about transducers and configurations Figure 2 2 The...

Page 26: ...have Special transducers see Figure 2 2 on the previous page the information required in the following steps will be supplied with the transducers 1 Use the T key to reach the Frequency prompt Press E...

Page 27: ...rogram Menu without confirming your selections Proceed to the next section to enter your pipe parameters Entering the Pipe Parameters To program your pipe parameters scroll to the Pipe option on the P...

Page 28: ...ur pipe wall thickness and press ENTER to confirm the value Note The measurement units used above depend on the choice you made when setting up the meter 6 To return to Operate Mode press F3 OK to con...

Page 29: ...to confirm your choice Note If your pipe lining material is not listed consult GE Sensing for assistance 3 If you selected pipe lining material from the list the correct sound speed is entered automat...

Page 30: ...setting is No 2 At the Fluid prompt press ENTER to open the drop down list Scroll to your fluid type see the list of available fluids in Table 3 2 on the next page or if your fluid is not listed selec...

Page 31: ...2 Fluid Type Selection Energy Tracking Windows OFF Tracking Windows ON OFF Other Water 0 260 C Water 0 260 C Oil Sea Water Other Oil 22 C Crude Oil Lube Oil X200 Methanol Ethanol LN2 199 C Freon R 12...

Page 32: ...transducers as calculated from the information previously entered Record this number and use it to space your transducers during installation IMPORTANT It is recommended that you always use the spaci...

Page 33: ...pplications and most wetted transducer applications Figure 2 7 The Reynolds Correction Window 1 To enable or disable Reynolds Correction use the W and X keys to scroll to the appropriate radio button...

Page 34: ...open the table of data Use the arrows keys to scroll to each table cell and use the numeric keys to enter the value for each cell d When done press F3 OK to confirm the new table 3 To return to Operat...

Page 35: ...to enter the desired K Factor Note If you have enabled the Reynolds Correction factor the K Factor should be set to 1 00 Otherwise a typical K Factor is between 0 5 and 2 00 c Press ENTER to confirm y...

Page 36: ...Chapter 3...

Page 37: ...Operation Configuring The Display Options 3 1 Customizing the Display Screen 3 7 Error Messages 3 12 Programming Global Meter Settings 3 13...

Page 38: ...next to the parameter closest to the upper left corner see Figure 3 1 below Use the SEL key to scroll through the displayed measurements until you reach the desired parameter Then press ENTER to open...

Page 39: ...list of three format choices Default Fixed Decimal and Scientific 2 Scroll to the desired number format and press ENTER to confirm your choice 3 Use the arrow keys to select the Decimal Places option...

Page 40: ...es Numeric Line Graph and Bar Graph 3 Scroll to the desired display type and press ENTER to confirm your choice The display immediately changes to reflect the choice made above For example if you chos...

Page 41: ...ain and a window similar to Figure 3 4 below appears Figure 3 4 The Line Graph Parameters Window 3 Scroll to the Minimum text box and press ENTER to open the box 4 Use the numeric keys to enter the mi...

Page 42: ...ENTER to confirm the choice 5 The final three menu options permit you to configure some of the display details a If you want to use lines to connect the data points scroll to the Use Lines option and...

Page 43: ...the highlighted parameter Figure 3 5 The Measurement Parameters Window 1 Use the T and S arrow keys to highlight the desired parameter for display and press SEL 2 Then use the T or S arrow keys to sel...

Page 44: ...PT878 keypad The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen 2 With the Site Menu highlighted press ENTER and a screen similar to Figure 3 6 below appears Figure 3 6 The Site Menu Procee...

Page 45: ...xample Figure 3 7 below shows a screen configured to display one window Figure 3 7 1 View Display Note The PT878 display windows are numbered with 1 at the upper left 2 at the upper right 3 at the bot...

Page 46: ...e lower right of the PT878 keypad The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen 2 With the Site Menu highlighted press ENTER to open the Site Menu window see Figure 3 6 on page 3 7 3 U...

Page 47: ...hen press F3 OK to confirm the entry and close the window Press F2 Cancel to close the window without changing the key The display now appears similar to Figure 3 10 below and you can enter the Contra...

Page 48: ...lose the window without changing the key Clearing a Softkey 1 Press the MENU key at the lower right of the PT878 keypad The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen 2 With the Site Me...

Page 49: ...Bad transducer spacing Measurement is very different from the programmed sound speed Check sound speed against nominal sound speed Check programming and transducer spacing E3 Velocity Range Velocity e...

Page 50: ...highlighted and press ENTER A window similar to Figure 3 11 below opens Figure 3 11 The Meter Menu Window Use the T or S arrow keys to highlight the desired menu option and press ENTER to open the op...

Page 51: ...described on page 3 13 2 Scroll to the Units option and press ENTER The Meter Settings window opens see Figure 3 12 below Figure 3 12 The Meter Settings Window 3 Use the W and X keys to select the de...

Page 52: ...ry type you have installed 1 8 Ahr NiCd 200 058 or 3 0 Ahr NiMH 200 081 and press ENTER Note If you do not set the correct battery type in the Part Number window the battery continues to function but...

Page 53: ...ric keys you may use the T or S arrow keys to change the date numbers in 1 digit increments To change the time proceed in a similar manner 1 Access the Meter Menu as described on page 3 13 2 Scroll to...

Page 54: ...owing items a Scroll to the Date text box and press ENTER to open the drop down list Select a dash comma or slash for the date separator and press ENTER to confirm your choice b Scroll to the Time tex...

Page 55: ...s ENTER The drop down menu offers the following options 12 Hour for example 11 53 23 PM 24 Hour for example 23 53 23 Use the T or S arrow keys to scroll to the desired format and press ENTER to confir...

Page 56: ...Darker or Lighter box and press the ENTER button repeatedly until the screen has the desired contrast Note If the screen becomes too dark or too light scroll to the other box and press ENTER until you...

Page 57: ...ess ENTER to confirm the value 5 Press F3 OK to confirm your entry and return to Operate Mode Otherwise you can press F2 Cancel or the ESC key to exit the menu without confirming your entry The Langua...

Page 58: ...e Communications Option To configure the PT878 wireless infrared interface use the Communication option 1 Access the Meter Menu as described on page 3 13 2 Scroll to the Communication option and press...

Page 59: ...the default values in the next four steps 5 Scroll to the Baud Rate prompt and press ENTER to open the drop down list Use the T or S arrow keys to scroll to the desired baud rate the default is 9600...

Page 60: ...pens Figure 3 18 The Totals Submenu 3 Use the T or S arrow keys to choose the desired option and press ENTER confirm your choice Based on the selection you made above the meter immediately resets both...

Page 61: ...Chapter 4...

Page 62: ...Managing Site Files The Site Menu 4 1 The Site Manager Window 4 2 The Site Manager Menu 4 3...

Page 63: ...he MENU key at the lower right of the PT878 keypad The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen 2 With the Site Menu highlighted press ENTER and a screen similar to Figure 4 1 below a...

Page 64: ...anager Window Note Each PT878 comes preprogrammed with a basic site called Default that can be used as a template for creating new sites The box on the left site of the Site Manager window lists all o...

Page 65: ...he above menu and proceed to the appropriate section for instructions The New Option 1 Scroll to the New option in the Site Manager menu and press ENTER A screen similar to Figure 4 4 below appears Fi...

Page 66: ...r to that in Figure 4 5 below appears Figure 4 5 Template Confirmation Window You must now decide if you want to use the site that was highlighted in the Site Manager window see Figure 4 2 on page 4 2...

Page 67: ...re 4 6 The Open Site Confirmation Window 4 Select one of the following options Press F2 No to cancel opening the selected site Press F3 Yes to open the selected site 5 If you decided to open the selec...

Page 68: ...en the File menu Then scroll to the Save option and press ENTER In either case a window similar to Figure 4 7 below opens Figure 4 7 The Save Site Window When the above window opens respond as follows...

Page 69: ...revious step until you have created a site name of up to eight characters Note At any time you may press F1 Delete to remove the last character entered 5 When you have finished press F3 OK to accept t...

Page 70: ...e a site proceed as follows 1 Highlight the existing site in the Site Manager see Figure 4 2 on page 4 2 and press MENU to open the File menu 2 Scroll to the Rename option and press ENTER A window sim...

Page 71: ...see Figure 4 2 on page 4 2 and press MENU to open the File menu 2 Scroll to the Delete option and press ENTER A window similar to Figure 4 10 below opens Figure 4 10 The Delete Confirmation Window Wh...

Page 72: ...e menu 2 Press the X arrow key once to scroll from the File menu to the Site menu 3 Press ENTER and a window similar to Figure 4 11 below opens Figure 4 11 The Site Manager Site Menu Note The Transfer...

Page 73: ...EL alternates between windows with upper case capital letters lower case letters and symbols 6 Repeat the previous step until you have created a site name of up to 30 characters Note At any time you m...

Page 74: ...wing responses a The PT878 shows a message indicating that its infrared sensor is searching for a printer b If no printer is found a window appears indicating that the PT878 cannot find a suitable dev...

Page 75: ...Chapter 5...

Page 76: ...Data Logging The Logging Menu 5 1 The Log Manager Window 5 2 The Log Manager Menu 5 2...

Page 77: ...The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen 2 Scroll to the Logging Menu and press ENTER A screen similar to Figure 5 1 below appears Note As an aid in following the programming ins...

Page 78: ...list The right section of the window shows information for the highlighted log IMPORTANT Logs are associated with the site in use at the time the log is created By default the Log Manager lists only...

Page 79: ...opens Figure 5 3 File Menu in the Log Manager Use the T and S arrow keys to select the desired option from the above menu and proceed to the appropriate section for instructions Log Manager Info AAA L...

Page 80: ...r the log by using the four arrow keys to scroll to the desired character and pressing ENTER Figure 5 4 The Create New Log Window 3 Repeat the above procedure until you have completed the log name Not...

Page 81: ...NTER to confirm each value Note You may change a value either by entering the new value with the numeric keys or by using the T or S arrow keys to scroll to the desired number 4 Scroll to the End Date...

Page 82: ...s Figure 5 6 The Measurements Window 3 Scroll to the first table cell and press ENTER The Select Measurement window opens see Figure 5 7 below Figure 5 7 The Select Measurement Window General Ns Measu...

Page 83: ...l to the desired units and press F3 OK to confirm your selection 6 Repeat the previous steps to assign a parameter and measurement units to as many of the 12 table cells as you wish 7 Press F3 Activat...

Page 84: ...ENU and then ENTER 3 In the File menu scroll to the Delete option and press ENTER A Delete confirmation window opens see Figure 5 8 below Figure 5 8 The Delete Confirmation Window 4 Press F3 Yes to de...

Page 85: ...IrDA protocol and that the infrared beam from the PT878 has clear access to the infrared sensor on the PC Note For Windows NT 4 0 systems make sure the QuickBeam software is running 2 In the Log Mana...

Page 86: ...a log that is currently pending or running 1 In the Log Manager window see Figure 5 2 on page 5 2 use the T and S arrow keys to highlight the log you wish to stop 2 At the Log Manager window press ME...

Page 87: ...n the Log Manager window see Figure 5 2 on page 5 2 use the T and S arrow keys to highlight the log you wish to stop 2 At the Log Manager window press MENU and then ENTER 3 Press the X key to highligh...

Page 88: ...g or running 1 At the Log Manager window see Figure 5 2 on page 5 2 press MENU and then ENTER 2 Press the X key to highlight the Log menu and press ENTER 3 In the Log menu scroll to the End All Logs o...

Page 89: ...press ENTER and a window similar to Figure 5 10 below opens Figure 5 10 View Menu in the Log Manager Use the T and S arrow keys to select the desired option from the above menu and proceed to the app...

Page 90: ...to highlight the View menu and press ENTER 4 In the View menu scroll to the Details option and press ENTER A window similar to Figure 5 11 below opens Figure 5 11 The Log Info Window Note The actual r...

Page 91: ...ens the Select Measurement window see Figure 5 7 on page 5 6 which lists the log measurement parameters 5 If the log contains more than one measurement scroll through the list to highlight the paramet...

Page 92: ...preadsheet option and press ENTER A window similar to Figure 5 13 below appears Figure 5 13 The Log Spreadsheet Window 5 To view the data points use the four arrow keys to scroll through the cells in...

Page 93: ...Appendix A...

Page 94: ...Menu Maps Main Menu A 1...

Page 95: ...pen Rename Refresh Save As New Transfer As Text Transfer Print Message File View Sort Log Log Manager New Log Spreadsheet Details Graph Start All End All View All Pause All End Pause Start Transfer Pr...

Page 96: ...th the following standards 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 w...

Page 97: ...USA 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 4111 Web www gesensing com Ireland Sensing House Shannon Free Zone East Shannon County Clare...

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