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Table of Contents (cont.)

Appendix A:  Menu Maps

Appendix B:  Data Records

Option Cards Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Initial Setup Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Appendix C:  Programming with PanaView

Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Wiring the RS232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Wiring the Ethernet Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Setting Up the Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Setting up Ethernet Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Adding the DF868 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Editing Meter Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

Setting the Meter Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Reading Transducer Signals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-10
Plotting Transducer Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-11
Saving Transducer Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-11
Clearing Totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-11
Handling Site Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-12

Changing Meter Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-15

Appendix D:  Foundation Fieldbus Communications

Optional Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Configuration Utility Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Selecting the Desired Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Selecting Units for AI Blocks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
Resetting Instrument Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5
Function Block Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6

Содержание DigitalFlow DF868

Страница 1: ...GE Sensing Inspection Technologies DigitalFlow DF868 Panametrics Multipurpose Ultrasonic Liquid Flowmeter Programming Manual 2 Channel ...

Страница 2: ...trics Multipurpose Ultrasonic Liquid Flowmeter Programming Manual 2 Channel 910 176P2D1 March 2008 The DigitalFlow DF868 is a GE Panametrics product GE Panametrics has joined other GE high technology businesses under a new name GE Sensing Inspection Technology ...

Страница 3: ...e and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade Return Policy If a GE Sensing Inc instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE giving full details of the problem and provide the model number and serial number of the instrument If the nature of the problem indicates the need for factory service GE will issue a RETURN AUTH...

Страница 4: ...ta 1 38 Setting the Clock 1 39 Setting the Date 1 39 Setting the Time 1 39 Entering Global System Data 1 41 Setting Up Global Inputs Outputs 1 45 Setting Up Serial Communications 1 54 MODBUS RS485 Parameters 1 55 MODBUS TCP Parameters 1 55 MODBUS Register Map 1 56 Entering KV vs SS Tables 1 60 Entering Temperature vs Viscosity Tables 1 61 Activating Security 1 63 Saving Site Data 1 65 Recalling Si...

Страница 5: ...ing Up a Printer 4 2 Print Live Data 4 3 Numeric Format 4 3 Graphical Format 4 5 Printing Logs 4 6 Numeric Format 4 7 Graphical Format 4 7 Print Site File 4 8 Stop Printing 4 9 Chapter 5 Clearing Data Introduction 5 1 Clearing Totalized Data 5 2 Deleting Site Files 5 2 Deleting Log Files 5 3 Chapter 6 Serial Communications Introduction 6 1 Wiring the RS232 Interface 6 1 Checking the DF868 Baud Rat...

Страница 6: ...ommunications C 4 Adding the DF868 C 5 Editing Meter Properties C 7 Setting the Meter Clock C 9 Reading Transducer Signals C 10 Plotting Transducer Signals C 11 Saving Transducer Signals C 11 Clearing Totalizers C 11 Handling Site Files C 12 Changing Meter Settings C 15 Appendix D Foundation Fieldbus Communications Optional Measurements D 1 Configuration Utility Setup D 2 Selecting the Desired Mea...

Страница 7: ...Chapter 1 ...

Страница 8: ...troduction 1 1 Using the Keypad 1 2 Obtaining On line Help 1 6 Using the Console Control Keys 1 7 Entering Programming Mode 1 8 Entering Channel Data 1 9 Entering Global Data 1 38 Saving Site Data 1 65 Recalling Site Data 1 66 ...

Страница 9: ... discussion of the following User Program submenus CH1 CH2 use this submenu to activate a channel and to enter the basic setup parameters for that channel GLOBL use this submenu to enter global meter parameters i e clock system input output communications and security which apply to both channels SAVE use this submenu to store both channel and global data in the meter s memory as a site file RECLL...

Страница 10: ...in Figure 1 1 below and a detailed description of both the unshifted and shifted functions for each of the 39 keys is listed in Table 1 1 on page 1 3 Note Only the SHIFT key and the eight Fx keys have no shifted function Figure 1 1 The Model DF868 Keypad Note Although the keypad is essentially the same the front panel layout of meters supplied in one of the optional enclosures is different See App...

Страница 11: ... to the right pane of the display screen None Shift Key use this red key to access the shifted function of the other keys One press shifts the next keystroke only while two presses locks the key pad in shifted mode A third press releases the shift function None Arrow Keys in measurement mode use to scroll through function choices on the option bar In programming mode use to scroll through menu cho...

Страница 12: ...the letter P Exit Key use to move up one level in the user program or to exit the user program Use to enter the letter J Enter Key use to confirm the most recent input information Use to enter the letter K Help Key use to access the Model DF868 s context sensitive on line help system See the next section for details Use to enter the letter I Screen Key press the left side to select the left displa...

Страница 13: ... Use to enter the letter F Nine Key use to enter the number 9 Use to enter the letter G Audio Level Key press to increase the audio alarm volume Press to decrease the audio alarm volume Stopwatch Timer Key press to turn the stopwatch timer on Press to turn the stopwatch timer off Backlight Key press to turn the dis play backlight on or to increase its brightness Press to turn the display backlight...

Страница 14: ...n of text is displayed in the prompt area EXIT Press F2 or F6 to access this function and the Model DF868 returns to measurement mode ERROR Press F3 or F7 to access this function and the various Model DF868 error codes are displayed Use the F1 F4 or F5 F8 function keys in conjunction with the and keys to obtain additional information on the desired error code or to exit the help system Note See th...

Страница 15: ...ss the key once in shifted mode to stop the stopwatch totalizer Note Instructions on properly setting up the stopwatch totalizer are given on page 1 41 Also the Service Manual provides information on the error response of the stopwatch totalizer Adjusting the Brightness Use the third console control key to adjust the display backlight Discrete presses of this key will increase the backlight bright...

Страница 16: ...re be sure to complete at least the sections of this chapter pertaining to those three submenus Note Because it is so essential instructions for programming the ACTIV SYSTM and PIPE submenus are also included in the Startup Guide If that programming has already been completed skip the corresponding sections of this chapter Except for the three submenus noted above it is not necessary to program th...

Страница 17: ...hen the fluid is flowing signal transit time in the downstream direction is shorter than in the upstream direction the difference between these transit times is proportional to the flow velocity The DF868 measures this very small time difference and using various digital signal processing techniques combined with programmed pipe parameters determines the flow rate and direction The TransFlection t...

Страница 18: ... a Channel Label of up to 9 characters Press ENT 4 Enter a Channel Message of up to 21 characters Press ENT 5 Press F1 to turn the Energy Option OFF or press F2 to turn it ON The Energy Option calculates the energy of a system based on temperatures at the supply and return points and the flow of fluid 6 Use the F1 F4 and and keys to select the desired Volumetric Units for the flow rate display Not...

Страница 19: ...ft3 h Cubic Feet per Hour Mm3 h Millions of Cubic Meters per Hour Mft3 d Millions of Cubic Feet per Day Mm3 d Millions of Cubic Meters per Day BBL S Barrels per Second BBL S Barrels per Second BBL M Barrels per Minute BBL M Barrels per Minute BBL H Barrels per Hour BBL H Barrels per Hour BBL D Barrels per Day BBL D Barrels per Day MBBL D Millions of Barrels per Day MBBL D Millions of Barrels per D...

Страница 20: ...efinitions of all the available totalizer units are shown in Table 1 3 below The choices shown on the option bar in the prompt screen above are determined by the selections made at the previous SYSTEM UNITS prompt screen 9 Press F1 F4 to select the desired number of Totalizer Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow display Table 1 3 Totalizer Units Options Eng...

Страница 21: ...ed Time units for the mass flow rate display 3 Press F1 F4 to select the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display 4 Press F1 F4 to select the desired Totalizer Units for the totalized mass flow display Note The option bar above shows English units as an example If Metric units were specified these appear instead The available mass flow...

Страница 22: ... the option bar in the prompt screen above are determined by the selections made at the previous SYSTEM UNITS prompt screen 4 Press F1 F4 to select the desired number of Decimal Digits to the right of the decimal point in the total energy display 5 Press F1 to make measurements in a Cooling system or F2 to make measurements in a Heating system 6 Press F1 to measure flow at the point of Return wher...

Страница 23: ...ppropriate section of this manual for instructions To leave the Channel PROGRAM and retain the previous settings press EXIT twice and then press F1 NO at the SAVE prompt Any programming changes will be discarded and you will be returned to the data display To leave the Channel PROGRAM and return to measurement mode press EXIT twice and then press F2 YES at the SAVE prompt Your programming changes ...

Страница 24: ... to select the Wedge Type Three choices are available Rayleigh or Shear wave for clamp on transducers or wetted transducers c Use the F1 F3 keys to select the Frequency of the special transducer IMPORTANT The frequency is required to transmit an excitation voltage at the transducer s natural frequency d Enter the special transducer Time Delay Tw value supplied by the factory and press ENT Note Tw ...

Страница 25: ...ices may appear in English or Metric units Obtain the required information by measuring either the pipe outside diameter OD or circumference at the transducer installation site The data may also be obtained from standard pipe size tables Table 1 7 Pipe Materials Pipe Material Category Specific Material Steel Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel Iron Ductile Iron or Cast Iron Cu Copper None Al Aluminum ...

Страница 26: ...t know the lining sound speed Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data 914 004 lists some standard materials and their corresponding sound speeds b Enter the known Lining Thickness in the same units used for the pipe OD and press ENT Then proceed to step 9 Path and Axial Length 8 Enter the Path Length of the ultrasonic signal Press F1 or F2 to select the desired units and press ENT Note The factory has cal...

Страница 27: ...ON is OFF or to Table 1 10 on page 1 20 if ENERGY OPTION is ON Note Some of the fluid types may require additional selections as shown in the following tables Table 1 9 Fluid Types for ENERGY OFF Tracking Windows NO Additional Selections YES Additional Selections WATER Select NORML or SEA and press ENT If NORML is selected enter the Water Tem perature and press ENT W100 No additional selections re...

Страница 28: ...e the numeric keys to enter a value and press ENT FREON No additional selec tions required OTHER Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and press ENT Table 1 10 Fluid Types for ENERGY ON Tracking Windows NO Additional Selections YES Additional Selections WATER Enter the Water Temperature and press ENT W260 No additional selections required MIXED Enter the Fluid Soundspeedand press ENT Then enter the Percentag...

Страница 29: ...ber of Traverses the number of times the ultrasonic signal traverses the pipe from 1 to 5 b The Transducer Spacing prompt displays the spacing of the transducers as calculated from the information you have entered Record this number and use it to properly space transducers Note If necessary you can overwrite the spacing shown using the numeric keys to match the actual physical spacing of the trans...

Страница 30: ...le If you have not enabled the Energy Option in the SYSTEM submenu or a Viscosity Table in the ADVAN submenu the DF868 returns to the Channel PROGRAM prompt But if you have enabled the Energy Option the input supply and return prompts let you specify either live or fixed supply and return temperature inputs for the energy flow calculation If you have enabled a temperature vs viscosity table the fl...

Страница 31: ...e input 5 If you have not enabled Temperature Compensation continue to Procedure Options on the next page Otherwise complete the steps below a At the Fluid Temperature Input prompt press F1 to enter a constant temperature value or press Fx to select the option card in Slot x that will supply the live temperature input If you selected Fixed enter the known fixed process Temperature and press ENT Th...

Страница 32: ...e appropriate section of this manual for instructions To leave the User Program and retain the previous settings press EXIT twice and then press F1 NO at the SAVE prompt Any programming changes will be discarded and you will be returned to the data display To leave the User Program and return to measurement mode press EXIT twice and then press F2 YES at the SAVE prompt Your programming changes wil...

Страница 33: ...Channel PROGRAM menu press F1 or F2 depending on the desired channel at the User Program prompt 2 Enter the SETUP submenu by pressing and F1 at the Channel PROGRAM prompt The SIGNL Option Use this option to set the limits for the incoming signal and other parameters affecting the transducer signal For example the programmed signal strength low limit may be used to determine the trigger point for a...

Страница 34: ... See the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 5 Press ENT to accept the current Velocity Low Limit value or enter a new value and press ENT The default value for this parameter is 40 0 ft sec 12 142 m sec and values from 100 to 100 ft sec 30 48 to 30 48 m sec are acceptable The E3 VELOCITY RANGE error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity is less than the programmed VELOCITY...

Страница 35: ...nstream transit times is specified at this prompt The default value for this parameter is 0 μsec and values from 1000 to 1000 μsec are acceptable 11 Press ENT to accept the current of Peak value or enter a new value and press ENT The percentage of peak used to calculate the transit times and Delta T is specified at this prompt The default value for this parameter is 50 and values from 100 to 100 a...

Страница 36: ...the size of the transmit window based on pipe size and fluid sound speed However for special diagnostic purposes it may sometimes be necessary to reset the window size The default value for this parameter is 0 and values from 0 to 1000 are acceptable 17 Press ENT to accept the current R Window Cycles value or enter a new value and press ENT Normally the Model DF868 calculates the size of the recei...

Страница 37: ...om 100 to 100 ft sec 30 48 to 30 48 m sec are acceptable The E3 VELOCITY RANGE error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity exceeds the programmed Velocity High Limit value See the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 5 Press ENT to accept the current Gain Setting or press F1 to lower the received signal or F2 to boost the received signal The Gain Setting option lets you sele...

Страница 38: ...P PERIOD 2 it alternates between transmits at the determined repetition period and a period that is 20 longer For example if the DF868 selects a repetition period of 200 µsecs it first transmits a series of bursts at 200 µsecs followed by a series at 240 µsecs The DF868 then compares the receive signals of the first series of bursts to those of the second series If the two series of signals are to...

Страница 39: ... 64 and press ENT Use this option to enter an acceptable value for the number of samples of the digitized receive signal that the DF868 uses to estimate the arrival of the transducer signal The default value is 48 6 cycles 13 Press ENT to accept the current Averaging Factor value or use the numeric keys to enter a value between 0 and 16 and press ENT This option allows you to enter an acceptable v...

Страница 40: ...menu to their default values Complete the following steps to reset all of the parameters 1 Press F3 INIT to enter the Default Setup submenu 2 Press F1 to keep the current values or press F2 to reset all values to their Default settings Accessing Advanced Features The ADVAN option enables you to access the more advanced features of the DF868 In this option you can perform five functions calculate t...

Страница 41: ... for non linear flow rates The DF868 accepts from 2 to 20 pairs Complete the following steps to enter multiple K factors 1 At the ADVAN window press F2 MultK to select Multi K Factors 2 Press F1 to disable this option or F2 to Activate Multiple K Factors If you select NO the DF868 returns to the Advanced Features prompt 3 At the Custom Type prompt press F1 to customize velocity values or F2 to cus...

Страница 42: ...le AUTO The meter will determine the code length short or long automatically based on pipe size and transducer type 1 bit special use only consult the factory before using 2 bit special use only consult the factory before using 4 bit The 4 bit option consists of only a few pulses with no built in code pattern This option aids in cases where a small pipe diameter does not give each transducer the t...

Страница 43: ...meter also requires the Maximum Tw in µsec The range is from 0 to 500 µsec Use the numeric keys to enter the value and press ENT Procedure Options After completing the above steps the meter returns to the Advanced Features prompt Press EXIT to return to the Channel PROGRAM prompt To continue programming the meter refer to the menu maps in Appendix A and navigate to the desired menu Then proceed to...

Страница 44: ...Acceleration Limit 15 0 ft sec2 4 6 m sec2 0 100 ft sec2 30 m sec2 Amp Discrim Low 14 0 100 Amp Discrim High 34 0 100 Delta T Offset 0 1 000 µsec 1 000 µsec of Peak 50 100 100 XMIT Sample Size 8 2 32 Errors Allowed 6 0 16 Minimum Peak Limit 100 100 Maximum Peak Limit 100 100 T Window 0 0 1 000 R Window 10 10 128 TransFlection Signal Low Limit 40 20 100 Velocity Low Limit 40 0 ft sec 12 142 m sec 1...

Страница 45: ...gth 8 1 16 Filter Width 48 8 64 Averaging Factor 5 0 16 Errors Allowed 6 0 16 ADVAN Option Fluid Density 0 062 lb ft3 624 22 lb ft3 Minimum Tw 0 500 µsec Maximum Tw 0 500 µsec Table 1 14 Default Values and Limits for SETUP Parameters Parameter Default Value Low Limit High Limit ...

Страница 46: ...f measure used in calculations I O used to set up error handling and to configure analog inputs and outputs COMM used to set up the serial communications port KV SS used to enter a kinematic viscosity signal strength table TmpKv used to enter a temperature vs viscosity table SECUR used to specify a programming access password After selecting F3 GLOBL at the initial programming screen the following...

Страница 47: ...ss ENT The allowable range is 0 to 99 b Use the and F1 F4 keys to select the current Month c Enter the current Day and press ENT The allowable range is 1 to the number of days in the current month Setting the Time 4 The first prompt displays the programmed Time If the displayed time is correct press F1 and return to the Global PROGRAM If the displayed time is incorrect press F2 to change the time ...

Страница 48: ...propriate section of this manual for instructions To leave the User Program and retain the previous settings press EXIT twice and then press F1 NO at the SAVE prompt Any programming changes will be discarded and you will be returned to the data display To leave the User Program and return to measurement mode press EXIT twice and then press F2 YES at the SAVE prompt Your programming changes will be...

Страница 49: ...easure totals manually If AUTO is selected above the meter automatically begins totalizing upon leaving the User Program If MNUAL is selected the console key on the keypad may then be used to start and stop the totalizer The manner in which the totalizer responds to an error condition may be set in the I O submenu 5 Use the and F1 F4 keys to select the desired Volumetric Units for the flow rate di...

Страница 50: ... Feet per Hour Mm3 h Millions of Cubic Meters per Hour Mft3 d Millions of Cubic Feet per Day Mm3 d Millions of Cubic Meters per Day BBL S Barrels per Second BBL S Barrels per Second BBL M Barrels per Minute BBL M Barrels per Minute BBL H Barrels per Hour BBL H Barrels per Hour BBL D Barrels per Day BBL D Barrels per Day MBBL D Millions of Barrels per Day MBBL D Millions of Barrels per Day Acre inc...

Страница 51: ... the prompt screen above are determined by the selections made at the previous System Units prompt screen 8 Press F1 F4 to select the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow display If you did not select the Energy Option in the Channel SYSTEM option the meter now returns to the initial SYSTEM prompt But if you selected the Energy Option the ...

Страница 52: ...tion bar in the prompt screen above are determined by the selections made at the previous System Units prompt screen 4 Press F1 F4 to select the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the total energy display When the above selection has been made the meter will exit the SYSTM submenu and return to the initial Global PROGRAM screen Table 1 17 Power Unit Option...

Страница 53: ...2 Press F1 if you want the DF868 to Hold the last good reading and continues to totalize based on that reading or press F2 No Up if you want the meter to stop totalizing 3 Press F1 to disable 2 path Error Handling or press F2 to enable 2 path error handling The 2 path error handling option is intended for applications where two sets of transducers are installed in the same location in the same pip...

Страница 54: ...ote For this discussion Slot x will be used to reference any of the specific expansion slots Slot 1 Slot 6 Refer to the menu map in Figure A 4 on page A 4 and complete the following steps to setup and or scale the Model DF868 s analog inputs and outputs 1 To enter the GLOBAL menu press F3 GLOBL 2 To enter the I O submenu press F3 I O 3 At the I O screen press F2 OPTN 4 Use the and and the F1 F4 ke...

Страница 55: ... as shown in Table 1 20 below 4 Use the and and F1 F4 keys to specify the desired Output Measurement parameter as shown in Table 1 21 below Table 1 20 Channel Options Option Description CH1 Channel 1 CH2 Channel 2 SUM CH1 CH2 DIF CH1 CH2 AVE CH1 CH2 2 Table 1 21 Output Measurement Options Option Bar Choice Description F1 VEL Flow Velocity F2 VOLUM Volumetric Flow F3 TOTL Forward Totalized Volume F...

Страница 56: ...e chosen output range and press ENT 7 Use the F1 F4 keys to select the desired Error Option the way the display responds during an error condition Available options are shown in Table 1 22 below 8 Press F1 F4 to set up another output or press EXIT to select another slot for set up For instructions on setting up additional inputs and or outputs proceed to the appropriate section Otherwise press EXI...

Страница 57: ...lect a Channel option for the data source as shown in Table 1 20 on page 1 47 5 The program now varies depending on your selection in step 2 If you selected FAULT as the alarm type press F1 F3 to select the type of error flow non flow or both you wish to trigger the alarm Note If you have enabled the Energy Option the DF868 treats the E8 and E9 errors supply and return temperature as flow errors I...

Страница 58: ...sections Programming a Frequency Output This choice produces a frequency pulse that is proportional to the output measurement 4 Use the and and F1 F4 keys to specify the desired Output Measurement parameter See Table 1 21 on page 1 47 for a description of the available options Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the SYSTM menu earlier in this chapter 5 Ent...

Страница 59: ...Time of each totalizer pulse and press ENT Note A complete pulse consists of equal amounts of ON and OFF times Choose a value that is compatible with the frequency counter to be used 11 Enter a value for the number of measurement Units represented by each pulse and press ENT 12 Press F1 F4 to set up another totalizer frequency output or press EXIT to select another slot for set up Table 1 24 Outpu...

Страница 60: ...turn to the previous prompt or press F2 TEMP or F3 SPEC to designate the Input Measurement as a temperature or special input respectively If you select TEMP skip to step 6 below If you select OTHER complete the following steps 4 Enter an Input Name and press ENT 5 Enter a Unit of measurement for input A and press ENT 6 Enter a value for the Base low end of the chosen input range and press ENT 7 En...

Страница 61: ...T 5 Enter a value for the Full Scale high end of the chosen input range and press ENT 6 Press F1 F2 to set up another input or press EXIT to select another slot for set up Procedure Options After completing the above steps the meter returns to the Global PROGRAM Continue as follows To continue programming the meter refer to the menu maps in Appendix A and navigate to the desired menu Then proceed ...

Страница 62: ...quired to use the GE Instrument Data Manager or PanaView software While following the programming instructions refer to the menu map in Figure A 5 on page A 5 1 To enter the GLOBAL menu press F3 GLOBL 1 To enter the COMM submenu press and F4 2 Use the F1 F4 and keys to select the desired Baud Rate Note As shown in Figure A 5 on page A 5 the available rates are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19 20...

Страница 63: ...s F1 to select one MODBUS Stop Bit or F2 to select two stop bits 4 Use the numeric keys to enter a MODBUS Address from 1 to 247 and press ENT MODBUS TCP Parameters If your DF868 does not include an option card for MODBUS TCP communications you have completed programming the COMM submenu However if you have installed a MODBUS TCP option card complete the following steps 1 Press F3 to select the app...

Страница 64: ...elimiter The response initiated by the host flow computer or controller comes in the form time delimiter Addr 3 Byte count Data CRC Low CRC High time delimiter The format for the returned data types is as follows Integer 16 bit Integer MSB LSB 1 Register 16 bit integer Integer 32 bit IntegerI MSB LSB LSB LSB 2 Register 32 bit integer Floating Point FP EXP MAN MAN MAN 2 Registers 32 bit IEEE floati...

Страница 65: ...H 2 Totals TOT_U Register 28 4 32 bit integer 28 CH 2 T Digits none 0 2 16 bit integer 29 CH 2 Totalizer Time sec 2 4 32 bit integer 31 2 CH 2 Error Value none 0 2 16 bit integer 32 CH 2 SSUP none 1 4 32 bit integer 34 CH 2 SSDN none 1 4 32 bit integer 36 CH 2 SNDSP ft s or m s 0 4 32 bit integer 38 3 AVG Velocity ft s or m s 2 4 32 bit integer 40 3AVG Volumetric VOL_U 4 IEEE 32 bit 42 3 AVG Total...

Страница 66: ...teger 86 5 Slot 1 Input A 4 IEEE 32 bit 88 5Slot 1 Input B 4 IEEE 32 bit 90 Slot 2 Input A 4 IEEE 32 bit 92 Slot 2 Input B 4 IEEE 32 bit 94 Slot 3 Input A 4 IEEE 32 bit 96 Slot 3 Input B 4 IEEE 32 bit 98 Slot 4 Input A 4 IEEE 32 bit 100 Slot 4 Input B 4 IEEE 32 bit 102 Slot 5 Input A 4 IEEE 32 bit 104 Slot 5 Input B 4 IEEE 32 bit 106 Slot 6 Input A 4 IEEE 32 bit 108 Slot 6 Input B 4 IEEE 32 bit 50...

Страница 67: ...th in error 1 chan 2 in error 2 chan 1 in error 3 both OK 5 Registers for Analog Inputs The values for the inputs apply only to special inputs supply and return temperature inputs are in other defined registers The DF868 can hold only up to 4 special inputs Input registers for slots and inputs that are not resident or not programmed as special will have an output value of 0 6 MODBUS baud rate 5 24...

Страница 68: ...e KV 10 centistrokes and SS 62 The DF868 accepts 2 to 20 pairs 1 To enter the GLOBAL menu press F3 GLOBL 1 To enter the KV SS submenu press and F1 2 Press ENT to accept the current of KV SS Pairs or enter a new value from 2 to 20 and press ENT 3 Press ENT to accept the current Sig Strength value or enter a new value 50 0 to 85 0 and press ENT Enter the signal strength values in ascending order 4 P...

Страница 69: ...alculates the appropriate K factor using the standard Colebrook relationship Entering the Fluid Label and Name 1 To enter the GLOBAL menu press F3 GLOBL 2 To enter the TmpKV submenu press and F2 3 At the Temp KV Fluid Table prompt press F1 F3 to select the table for data entry Note Key F1 for Fluid 01 is used as an example in the following steps 4 Edit the current Label FL 01 to any desired label ...

Страница 70: ...software Whenever the temperature compensation option is active the diagnostic parameter Fluid Temperature appears for display and data logging Note If you are logging via IDM or PanaView the Fluid Temperature diagnostic parameter is available even if the temperature compensation option is deactivated However the units will be displayed as NOT ACTIVE If the current fluid temperature is outside the...

Страница 71: ... to the SECUR submenu is restricted While following the programming instructions refer to the menu map in Figure A 5 on page A 5 IMPORTANT It is recommended that all program parameters be recorded before changing the password This information should be recorded in Appendix B Data Records as a matter of routine If the password is lost the site data is not retrievable and will have to be re entered ...

Страница 72: ... the Lockout Level prompt press F1 to lock only the PROG CAL CLR and LOG menus or press F2 to lock all the keys except PROG Procedure Options You have completed entering data in the Global Program Continue as follows To continue programming the meter refer to the menu maps in Appendix A and navigate to the desired menu Then proceed to the appropriate section of this manual for instructions To leav...

Страница 73: ...s there are existing site files If ten site files are already stored in memory an existing site file must be deleted before a new site file name can be assigned See Chapter 5 Clearing Data for details When a site file is stored in memory it becomes the active site file until another site file is created or retrieved See the next section for instructions on retrieving a site file To verify that the...

Страница 74: ...initial User Program screen 2 To select and recall an existing site file use the and F1 F4 keys Note The option bar shows only as many choices as there are existing site files The files are listed in chronological order by creation date Upon recall the selected site file becomes active and all of its programmed parameters become current IMPORTANT The CLOCK and I O data is not recalled with the sit...

Страница 75: ...Chapter 2 ...

Страница 76: ...Displaying Data Introduction 2 1 The BIG Submenu 2 2 The DUAL Submenu 2 3 The GRAPH Submenu 2 4 The LOG Submenu 2 7 Displaying the Transducer Signal 2 11 Setting the LCD Backlight 2 14 ...

Страница 77: ...ays a single measurement in large size text DUAL permits the simultaneous display of two measurements in the same screen pane in standard size text GRAPH displays a graph of either velocity or volumetric flow versus time LOG displays the data stored in a log file either graphically or numerically SIGNL graphically displays any one of five transducer signals versus time BACKL sets the time that the...

Страница 78: ...e following steps site label site file The default power up screen is already in BIG mode If a different display mode is active access the Display Menu by pressing the DISP key Velocity Ft s 6 95 error codes appear here VEL VOLUM TOTL TOTL DISPLAY FEATURES Press F1 to select the BIG option The measurement mode screen reappears with the display in the BIG format DISPLAY FORMAT previous selection ap...

Страница 79: ...t 3 Use the F1 F4 and keys to select the desired display parameter option See Table 2 1 above for a complete description of the available options With the DUAL format display screen active when a measurement parameter is selected the top line of the prompt area will be changed to show that parameter The parameter previously displayed at the top of the display is moved to the bottom of the display ...

Страница 80: ...ss the Display Menu press the DISP key 2 Press F3 GRAPH 3 Press F1 F3 to graph the Flow Velocity Volumetric Flow or Mass Flow respectively 4 Use the and F1 F4 keys to select the desired Time Increment 5 Enter a maximum value for the Y axis vertical scale that is larger than the maximum expected reading and press ENT 6 At the Y Range prompt press F1 to graph only positive Y values or press F2 to gr...

Страница 81: ...aced by a status line in standard video that shows the value units and time of the measurement at the current cursor location However there is still an inverse video pointer at the far right of this line to indicate that additional option bar choices are available Note The date in the message line includes only the day and the month not the year and the times in the status line and the message lin...

Страница 82: ...oves the cursor all the way to the left side of the graph and posts the starting date and time in the message line i e ST 08 MAR 10 38 F4 END Moves the cursor all the way to the right side of the graph and posts the ending date and time in the message line i e END 08 MAR 11 14 F1 YMAX Displays the programmed maximum Y value in the message line i e YMAX 25 0 Ft s F2 T INC Displays the programmed ti...

Страница 83: ...lay At the NAME prompt the option bar will show the names of all log files that are currently stored in memory If there are no log files currently stored in memory the following prompt will appear instead If the All Logs Cleared prompt appears at least one log file must be created and stored in memory before the Display Log function can be accessed See Chapter 3 Logging Data for instructions on cr...

Страница 84: ... of the prompt area shows the time and date that the record was created and the next three lines list the values for the three logged parameters Finally any error condition that existed at the time the record was taken is indicated by an error code in the bottom line of the prompt area PAGE 1 REC 80 Use the and F1 F4 keys to view additional records or to exit the log display The options are listed...

Страница 85: ...at extends the full height of the graph window can be used to highlight any one of these records IMPORTANT Only the first of the three logged parameters is displayed in the graphical format of the LOG submenu Therefore when creating a log file be sure to specify the parameter to be graphed at the 1st Value Logged prompt See Chapter 3 Logging Data for details on creating a log file Because the time...

Страница 86: ...ce Description F1 CURS Move the cursor one record to the left and display the value and time of that record in the status line i e 6 85 Ft s 10 38 F2 CURS Move the cursor one record to the right and display the value and time of that record in the status line i e 5 31 Ft s 10 38 F3 PAGE Display the previous page of records F4 PAGE Display the next page of records F1 START Move the cursor to the fi...

Страница 87: ...ess the DISP key 2 Press and F1 SIGNL The signal graph is a plot of signal amplitude y axis vs time in microseconds x axis When the SIGNL display screen first appears it may briefly remain blank As soon as the signal is acquired processed and loaded into the display memory the graph will appear A cursor which is displayed as a vertical line that extends the full height of the graph window is used ...

Страница 88: ...g graph Table 2 8 on page 2 13 lists these functions Table 2 7 Graphical Log Display Options Option Bar Choice Description F1 CURS Move the cursor to the left and display the amplitude and time in the status line i e 107 686 798mi F2 CURS Move the cursor to the right and display the amplitude and time in the status line i e 107 686 798mi F3 PAGE Display the previous page F4 PAGE Display the next p...

Страница 89: ...ors are 1x 2x and 4x Horizontal Scaling The 7 and 8 keys are used to scale the graph horizontally Each press of the 7 key doubles the T INC value 2x horizontal compression while each press of the 8 key halves the T INC value 2x horizontal expansion The four available compression ratios are 1x 2x 4x and 8x To return to the standard data screen either select EXIT from the option bar or press the EXI...

Страница 90: ... the F1 F4 keys designations by the F5 F8 keys 1 To access the Display Menu press the DISP key 2 Press and F2 BACKL 3 Use the numeric keys to enter a value from 1 to 60 minutes and press ENT To keep the backlight on constantly enter a value of 0 and press ENT The Model DF868 will automatically return to the previous data display screen and the programmed backlight timeout interval will begin If no...

Страница 91: ...Chapter 3 ...

Страница 92: ...Logging Data Introduction 3 1 Creating a Standard Log 3 2 Checking the Memory 3 7 Stopping a Log 3 8 Creating an ERROR Log 3 9 ...

Страница 93: ...ch page is assigned a header to distinguish one page from another The header contains the log title start date and time end date and time and the time increment Each record contains the date and time of the measurement and the values for the three logged parameters Note Each log file uses at least one page of memory and the same page cannot be shared by two different logs Since a fixed amount of m...

Страница 94: ... completed log change an active log or enter a new name up to 5 characters and press ENT to create a new log file Note At the NAME prompt the option bar will show the names of all completed or active log files that are currently stored in memory Recall that a flashing asterisk appears at the far right of the locator bar if the Model DF868 is currently logging data see Chapter 3 Operation page 3 4 ...

Страница 95: ...step 9 8 At the Set LOG Totals to 0 prompt press F1 to leave the log totals at their present value or press F2 to reset the log totals to zero Note The Set LOG Totals to 0 prompt only appears if either TOTL or TOTL was selected as one of the three parameters to log Choosing YES at this prompt only resets the log totals to zero and has no effect on the meter totals Table 3 1 Measurement Parameter O...

Страница 96: ... if you selected a non circular log or to step 14 for a circular log If EDIT was selected complete the steps listed below a Press F1 F2 to select AM or PM Then enter the desired Hour 1 12 and press ENT Entry of a start time earlier than the current time will generate an error message b Enter the desired Minutes and press ENT The acceptable range is 0 to 59 c Enter the desired Seconds and press ENT...

Страница 97: ...ge is 0 to 59 c Enter the desired Seconds and press ENT The acceptable range is 0 to 59 END DATE Prompt 13 Press F1 to accept the displayed End Date or press F2 to enter a different end date To end the log today press F3 If OK or TODAY was selected proceed to the TIME INCREMENT prompt Otherwise complete the steps below a Enter the desired Year and press ENT The acceptable range is 0 to 99 b Use th...

Страница 98: ... than the programmed time increment the log is filled in with the next consecutive reading For example assume that a velocity value of 3 ft sec is recorded at 12 00 00 in a log with a time increment of five seconds If the next reading is 8 ft sec and it takes the meter 12 seconds to read this value then both of the missed readings 12 00 05 and 12 00 10 will be filled in with the 8 ft sec value Pro...

Страница 99: ... given If the number of pending pages exceeds the number of free pages additional memory may be made available by clearing some old logs see Chapter 5 Clearing Data If it is undesirable to delete old logs to free up additional memory the number of pages pending may be reduced by altering the parameters of one or more of the currently active logs For example either increasing the time increment or ...

Страница 100: ...lear the log from memory refer to Chapter 5 Clearing Data page 5 4 for instructions 2 Press F3 STOP 3 Use the and F1 F4 keys to select a log file to stop Note At the NAME prompt the option bar will show the names of all completed or active log files that are currently stored in memory Recall that a flashing asterisk appears at the far right of the locator bar if the Model DF868 is currently loggin...

Страница 101: ...ss the Log Menu press LOG a If you have activated the security feature see Chapter 1 Programming Site Data page 1 63 for details enter the assigned password and press ENT 2 Press F4 ERROR 3 Use the and F1 F4 keys to inspect a completed log or to change an active log or enter a new Name up to 5 characters and press ENT to create a new log file Note The option bar lists all error logs currently stor...

Страница 102: ...ected a totalized value for display go to step 8 If you did not go to step 9 8 At the Set Log Totals to 0 prompt press F1 to leave the log totals at their present value or press F2 to reset the log totals to zero Choosing YES at this prompt only resets the log totals to zero and has no effect on the meter totals Table 3 2 Measurement Parameter Options Option Bar Choice Description F1 VEL Flow Velo...

Страница 103: ...up the error log Proceed to Procedure Options on the next page If EDIT was selected complete the steps listed below a Press F1 F2 to select AM or PM Then enter the desired Hour 1 12 and press ENT Entry of a start time earlier than the current time will generate an error message b Enter the desired Minutes and press ENT The acceptable range is 0 to 59 c Enter the desired Seconds and press ENT The a...

Страница 104: ...select one of the submenus To return to the data screen and begin logging data press the ENT key The on the locator bar indicates that the Model DF868 is now compiling the specified error log The error log will continue to run until it is manually stopped the meter runs out of memory for a non circular log or the entire 120 records 2 pages x 60 records page have been logged ...

Страница 105: ...Chapter 4 ...

Страница 106: ...Printing Data Introduction 4 1 Setting Up a Printer 4 2 Print Live Data 4 3 Printing Logs 4 6 Print Site File 4 8 Stop Printing 4 9 ...

Страница 107: ...may be printed The Print Menu is divided into the following submenus PRNTR use to specify the printer currently connected DATA use to print live data in numeric or graphical format LOG use to print a log file in numeric or graphical format PROG use to print a site file STOP use to terminate any active print jobs For purposes of this discussion it is assumed that the left pane of the data display s...

Страница 108: ... bar shown and then press F1 to select the PRNTR submenu 3 Use the and F1 F4 keys to select the desired Printer Type See Table 4 1 below for a complete list of the available options Note For compatibility with the Model DF868 the printer must have an RS232 serial interface To use a printer with a parallel interface a serial to parallel adapter must be used After the desired printer type has been s...

Страница 109: ...2 Press F1 DATA 3 Press F1 to print the data in numeric format or press F2 to print the data in graphical format If you press F1 go to step 4 If you press F2 go to step 8 Numeric Format 4 Use the and F1 F4 keys to select the first parameter to be printed See Table 4 2 below for a list of the available options Table 4 2 Measurement Parameter Options Option Bar Choice Description F1 VEL Flow Velocit...

Страница 110: ... prompt are 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 3min 6min and 12min After the time increment is chosen the Model DF868 returns to the standard data display screen and continues to take measurements The live data is printed at the specified time intervals until a STOP command is issued see the instructions for the STOP submenu on page 4 9 A portion of a typical printout is shown in Figure 4 1 below Figure 4 1 A ...

Страница 111: ...to select the desired Time Increment the frequency at which measurements are taken The available options at this prompt are 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 3min 6min and 12min After the time increment is chosen the Model DF868 returns to the standard data display screen and continues to take measurements The live data is printed at the specified time intervals until a STOP command is issued see the instruct...

Страница 112: ...y feature and a password is never required to access this menu 3 Press F1 to print the log in numeric format or press F2 to print the log in graphical format 4 Use the and F1 F4 keys to select a log file to print Note At the NAME prompt the option bar shows the names of all completed or active log files currently stored in memory If an active log is selected for printing only the data already accu...

Страница 113: ...e positive and negative y axis The Model DF868 returns to the standard data display screen and begins printing the log file The printout continues until the entire log has been printed or until a STOP command is issued see the instructions for the STOP submenu on page 4 9 A portion of a typical printout is shown in Figure 4 4 below Figure 4 4 A Typical Graphical Log Printout Start Time End Date En...

Страница 114: ... bar The Model DF868 returns to the standard data display screen and generates a site file printout similar to the one shown in Figure 4 5 below The printout continues until the entire file has been printed or until a STOP command is issued see the instructions for the STOP submenu on page 4 9 Figure 4 5 A Typical Site File Printout Mass Flow Units Pipe OD Pipe Wall Path Length Axial Dimension L P...

Страница 115: ...ess the PRNT key Note The Print Menu is not protected by the security feature and a password is never required to access this menu 2 Press F4 STOP 3 Press F1 to continue printing or press F2 to Stop the currently active printing job Note After the STOP command has been issued the printer will complete the printing of any data already in the printer buffer Either wait for the printer to finish or t...

Страница 116: ...Chapter 5 ...

Страница 117: ...Clearing Data Introduction 5 1 Clearing Totalized Data 5 2 Deleting Site Files 5 2 Deleting Log Files 5 3 ...

Страница 118: ... up the stopwatch totalizer see Chapter 1 Programming Site Data For purposes of this discussion it is assumed that the left pane of the data display screen is active If the right pane of the data display screen is active all of the instructions remain the same except that any references to the F1 F4 keys should be replaced by the F5 F8 keys IMPORTANT None of the clearing procedures available via t...

Страница 119: ...te files from the DF868 s memory Use the SCREEN key to activate the desired display pane and refer to the menu map in Appendix A page A 8 while completing the following steps 1 To access the Clear Menu press the CLR key a If you have activated the security feature see Chapter 1 Programming Site Data page 1 63 for details enter the assigned password and press ENT 2 Press F2 SITE 3 At the Site Name ...

Страница 120: ...2 Press F3 LOG 3 At the Name prompt the option bar shows the names of all log files currently stored in memory Use the and F1 F4 keys to select a site file for deletion To leave the LOG submenu press the EXIT key 4 Press F1 to abort the procedure or press F2 to Clear the specified log file If any log files remain in memory the Name prompt repeats When all of the stored log files have been cleared ...

Страница 121: ...Chapter 6 ...

Страница 122: ...ommunications Introduction 6 1 Wiring the RS232 Interface 6 1 Checking the DF868 Baud Rate 6 2 Setting Up the Terminal Software 6 2 The Optional RS485 Serial Interface 6 3 Setting Up an Ethernet Connection 6 8 ...

Страница 123: ...2 port in the DF868 to one of the serial ports COM1 or COM2 on the personal computer Table 6 1 below lists the standard cables available from the factory for this purpose Each of the cables listed in Table 6 1 above is available in several standard lengths However a user supplied cable may be used if preferred In either case wire the DF868 end of the serial cable in accordance with the pin designa...

Страница 124: ...menu Setting Up the Terminal Software To communicate with personal computers running under either the Windows 3 X or Windows 9X NT operating systems please refer to Terminal Communications Software on page 7 of the brochure EIA RS Serial Communications 916 054 Note For computers operating under other operating systems contact the factory for assistance or consult the operating system manual suppli...

Страница 125: ...ker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the electronics console Interface Converter Mounting A special bracket containing the serial interface converter and a three terminal barrier strip is mounted inside the Model DF868 just below the RS232 terminal block see Figure 6 1 below The standard RS232 terminal block is wired ...

Страница 126: ...erations until the main power to the unit has been disconnected 2 Remove the clear plastic shroud that covers the electrical connectors 3 Using a twisted wire pair connect the XMT terminal of the barrier strip to the T R terminal of the PC s RS485 adapter and connect the XMT terminal of the barrier strip to the T R terminal of the PC s RS485 adapter see the documentation provided with the RS485 ad...

Страница 127: ...tions until the main power to the unit has been disconnected 2 Remove the clear plastic shroud that covers the electrical connectors 3 Remove the serial interface converter mounting bracket by removing the standoff located just below the RS232 terminal block and the grounding screw to its left see Figure 6 2 on page 6 6 4 Loosen the two screws that fasten the DB9 connector to the mounting bracket ...

Страница 128: ... twisted wire pairs connect the XMT terminals of all the flowmeters together and connect the XMT terminals of all the flowmeters together IMPORTANT Make sure that the flowmeter with the non modified converter is wired as the last unit in the chain 2 Using a twisted wire pair connect the XMT terminal of the barrier strip to the T R terminal of the PC s RS485 adapter and connect the XMT terminal of ...

Страница 129: ...ew opposite the green wire connection 3 Reinstall the clear plastic shroud close the cover to the electronics console and reconnect the main power The RS485 serial interface is now ready for multi point operation IMPORTANT The installed version of the Model DF868 software must be Version F2Z or higher to support RS485 operation If necessary contact the factory for information about a software upgr...

Страница 130: ...t You can identify the DF868 by its MAC address supplied as part of customer documentation The default IP Port is 2101 The default IP addressing for the DF868 is DHCP dynamic If you need to assign a static IP address to the DF868 complete the following steps IMPORTANT To assign a static IP address the DF868 must be connected to an Ethernet network with a dynamic address assignment mechanism DHCP f...

Страница 131: ...y the DF868 by its MAC address supplied as part of customer documentation The default TCP Port is 502 The default IP addressing for the DF868 is DHCP dynamic If you need to assign a static IP address to the DF868 complete the following steps IMPORTANT To assign a static IP address the DF868 must be connected to an Ethernet network with a dynamic address assignment mechanism DHCP first 1 Run Ruipin...

Страница 132: ...Appendix A ...

Страница 133: ...aps Energy OFF A 1 ACTIV SYSTM and PIPE Menu Maps Energy ON A 2 CH1 CH2 I O and SETUP Menu Maps A 3 GLOBAL I O Menu Map A 4 GLOBAL SYSTM except I O SAVE and RECLL Menu Maps A 5 DISP Menu Map A 6 PRNT Menu Map A 7 LOG and CLR Menu Maps A 8 ...

Страница 134: ...GE TYPE F4 FREQUENCY RAYL SHEAR WETTD WEDGE ANGLE WEDGE SOUNDSPEED PIPE MATERIAL Wetted Type Clamp On Type F4 F1 Al BRASS F3 Cu F2 IRON F1 STEEL F2 CuNi F3 GLASS F4 F1 PLSTC OTHER F2 CAST F1 DUCT F2 SS F1 CARBN F2 10 Ni F1 30 Ni F2 FLINT F1 PYREX F3 F3 POLYP F2 POLYE F1 NYLON F1 ACRYL F4 PVC F4 ft PI F3 in PI F2 feet F1 inch PIPE OD PATH LENGTH P F2 feet F1 inch PIPE WALL AXIAL LENGTH L F2 feet F1...

Страница 135: ...n Type F4 F1 Al BRASS F3 Cu F2 IRON F1 STEEL F2 CuNi F3 GLASS F4 F1 PLSTC OTHER F2 CAST F1 DUCT F2 SS F1 CARBN F2 10 Ni F1 30 Ni F2 FLINT F1 PYREX F3 F3 POLYP F2 POLYE F1 NYLON F1 ACRYL F4 PVC F4 ft PI F3 in PI F2 feet F1 inch PIPE OD PATH LENGTH P F2 feet F1 inch PIPE WALL AXIAL LENGTH L F2 feet F1 inch TRNFL TRANS TRANSDUCER ANGLE F4 ft PI F3 in PI F2 feet F1 inch PIPE OD LINING F2 YES F1 NO PIP...

Страница 136: ...KV F1 F2 F3 FL 01 FL 02 FL 03 F2 F3 F1 F2 NO YES F1 F2 CstV CstR F1 F2 NO YES F1 F2 Activate Multi K Factors Custom Type Edit table Enter of K Factors Velocity Reynolds X K Factor X These prompts repeat for each pair NO YES F1 F2 Mass from Static Density F1 F2 F3 AUTO 1BIT 2BIT F4 F1 4BIT 11BIT NO YES F1 F2 Active TW Measurement FLUID DENSITY Xmit Code Length Minimum Tw Maximum Tw SET UP Advanced ...

Страница 137: ...1 VEL F2 F2 F3 DIAG F1 F4 F3 F1 A B F2 C F3 D F4 F1 OFF F2 FREQ F3 TTLZR Slot x Pulse Out X available only if Mass Flow static YES avalible only if Energy Option YES Output measurement ERROR HANDLING F1 HOLD LOW F2 HIGH F3 OTHER F4 Hertz Error Level Slot x Freq Total Outputs F4 F1 MASS F3 MASS F2 TOTL F1 TOTL F2 ENRG ENRG UNITS PULSE Min Pulse ON Time F4 F1 TOTL MDOT F3 TOTL F2 VOLUM F1 VEL F2 F2 ...

Страница 138: ...LABEL Table Pairs F1 UNlck F2 LOCK F1 NO F2 YES F1 MENUS F2 ALL TmpKV LOCK OUT ENTER PASSWORD EDIT PASSWORD LOCKOUT LEVEL TIME See Figure A 4 F2 CH2 F1 CH1 F4 SAVE F3 GLOBL F1 RECLL F2 SITE2 F1 SITE1 F4 SITE4 F3 SITE3 F2 SITE2 F1 SITE1 F4 SITE4 F3 SITE3 SITE NAME SITE NAME See Figure A 1 or A 2 F1 ENG F2 METRC SYSTEM UNITS F1 AUTO F2 MNUAL TOTALIZER OPTION F2 GAL M F1 GAL S F4 MGD F3 GAL H F2 ft3 ...

Страница 139: ...ilable only if Mass Flow static YES F1 NUM F2 PLOT F1 only F2 FORMAT NUMERIC LOG DISPLAY SCREEN GRAPHICAL LOG DISPLAY SCREEN F2 CURS F1 CURS F4 PAGE F3 PAGE F2 END F1 START F3 YMAX F4 T INC F1 EXIT GRAPHICAL DISPLAY SCREEN F2 CURS F1 CURS F4 PAGE F3 PAGE F2 END F1 START F3 YMAX F4 T INC F1 EXIT NOT AVAILABLE FOR NUMERIC DISPLAY F1 only F2 GRAPHICAL DISPLAY SCREEN Y AXIS MAX Y RANGE F2 CURS F1 CURS...

Страница 140: ...F2 F3 DIAG F1 F4 F3 ENRG ENRG POWER MASS MASS F4 F1 1min 3min F3 30sec F2 10sec F1 5sec F3 12min F2 6min F1 only F2 TIME INCREMENT Y AXIS MAX Y RANGE F1 F2 NUM PLOT FORMAT NAME log 1 page 1st page pages PLOT option log 1 page NUM option F1 only F2 Y AXIS MAX Y RANGE F4 F1 KODAK SP401 F3 EPSON F2 XTECH F1 DP411 STANDARD DATA DISPLAY SCREEN F4 F1 DIF AVE F3 SUM F2 CH2 F1 CH1 1st value printed F4 F1 ...

Страница 141: ...O YES if no more files if more files F1 LOG1 LOG2 F2 LOG3 F3 LOG4 F4 NAME F1 F2 NO YES CLEAR NAME if no more files if more files F1 F2 NO YES Is LOG circular F1 F2 OK EDIT F2 NOW STARTTIME F1 F2 AM PM HOUR F1 F2 OK EDIT F3 TODAY START DATE F1 F2 JAN DEC MONTH MINUTES SECONDS YEAR 12 choices F1 F2 OK EDIT F3 TIMED END TIME F1 F2 AM PM HOUR F1 F2 OK EDIT F3 TODAY END DATE F1 F2 JAN DEC MONTH MINUTES...

Страница 142: ...Appendix B ...

Страница 143: ...Data Records Option Cards Installed B 1 Initial Setup Data B 2 ...

Страница 144: ...s installed in one of the Model DF868 s expansion slots record the type of card and any additional setup information in the appropriate row of Table B 1 below Table B 1 Option Cards Installed Slot Type of Option Card Additional Setup Information 0 Analog Outputs A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Страница 145: ... Stop Bits Network ID MODBUS Address MODBUS Baud Rate CHx ACTIVE Channel 1 Channel 2 if applicable Channel Status Off Trans Tranfl Channel Status Off Trans Tranfl CHx SYSTM Channel 1 Channel 2 if applicable Channel Label Channel Label Chan Message Chan Message Energy Option On Off Energy Option On Off Vol Units Vol Units Vol Dec Digits Vol Dec Digits Totalizer Units Totalizer Units Tot Dec Dig Tot...

Страница 146: ...ted Transducers All Clamp On and Wetted Transducers Pipe Material Pipe Material Pipe O D Pipe O D Pipe Wall Pipe Wall Path Length P Path Length P Axial Length L Axial Length L Trans Angle Trans Angle Lining Yes No Lining Yes No Lining Material Lining Material Lining Sndspd Lining Sndspd Lining Thickness Lining Thickness Track Window Yes No Track Window Yes No Fluid Type Fluid Type Other Sndspd Oth...

Страница 147: ... Kin Visc 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 CHx SETUP ADVAN MULTIK Custom Type CstV CstR Custom Type CstV CstR K Factor Table K Factor Table K Factor Vel Reyn K Factor K Factor Vel Reyn K Factor 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 Table B 2 Initial Setup Data Continued ...

Страница 148: ...8 18 19 19 20 20 CHx SETUP ADVAN MASS Channel 1 Channel 2 if applicable Mass Flow No Yes Mass Flow No Yes Static Density Static Density CHx SETUP ADVAN CODEL Code Length Auto 1bit 2bit 4bit 11bit Code Length Auto 1bit 2bit 4bit 11bit CHx SETUP ADVAN ActTw Active Tw No Yes Active Tw No Yes Minimum Tw Minimum Tw Maximum Tw Maximum Tw Table B 2 Initial Setup Data Continued ...

Страница 149: ...Appendix C ...

Страница 150: ...with PanaView Introduction C 1 Wiring the RS232 Interface C 1 Wiring the Ethernet Interface C 1 Setting Up the Communications Port C 2 Adding the DF868 C 5 Editing Meter Properties C 7 Changing Meter Settings C 15 ...

Страница 151: ... multiple GE instruments This document focuses on particular applications suitable for the DF868 For general PanaView applications such as creating graph and log files displaying live measurement data and creating custom templates please refer to the general PanaView User s Manual 910 211 Wiring the RS232 Interface All IDM protocol instruments utilize an RS232 interface to communicate with a PC Fo...

Страница 152: ...ith the DF868 1 Open the New Meter Browser window and expand the network tree Then highlight the My Computer Name branch by clicking on it 2 Pull down the Edit menu by clicking on it in the menu bar 3 Click on the New menu option to select it and a submenu opens with two choices on it see Figure C 1 below Figure C 1 Edit Menu ...

Страница 153: ...lick on the desired type or on TCP IP if the DF868 is using an Ethernet connection Note If you select TCP IP the menu changes Proceed to the next page 7 Select any suitable available baud rate A baud rate of 19 200 is appropriate for almost all applications However if you experience periodic communication reliability problems you may wish to consider lowering the baud rate on your instrument and i...

Страница 154: ... unknown run the Device Discovery software utility All units found will be identified by their MAC address and the assigned IP address In the Port Number box enter 2101 the default value 9 Click OK to complete data entry IMPORTANT If you are using Ethernet communications be sure the DF868 is set up with the default communications parameters 9600 baud no parity no handshaking 8 data bits and 1 stop...

Страница 155: ... the menu bar if the communication port is not highlighted first the New Meter option is not active in the Edit menu 2 Click on the New option in the Edit menu see Figure C 4 below Figure C 4 New Option in the Edit Menu 3 After clicking on the New option the Meter menu option appears Click on this option to select it 4 The New IDM Meter screen shown in Figure C 5 below opens Enter the Network ID n...

Страница 156: ... The model number and version that appear will vary with your particular meter and software version However if the settings do not match or there is some other difficulty a screen appears similar to Figure C 7 below Figure C 7 Communication Error Screen The screen offers the options of trying again or of canceling the operation Click on the desired choice and then on OK to confirm the choice or on...

Страница 157: ...he PC clock Read plot and save transducer signals Clear totalizers Save site files to the meter or PC Clear sites from the meter Print site files to the PC To edit the properties of your DF868 1 Highlight the meter as shown in Figure C 6 on page C 6 2 Open the Edit menu and select the Properties option as shown in Figure C 8 below Figure C 8 Properties Option in the Edit Menu ...

Страница 158: ...ges Setting the Meter Clock page C 9 Reading Transducer Signals page C 10 Plotting Transducer Signals page C 11 Saving Transducer Signals page C 11 Clearing Totalizers page C 11 Handling Site Files page C 12 Figure C 9 Properties Window for IDM Based Meter Note For illustration purposes the meter shown here is a one channel GX868 flowmeter Specific parameters will vary with your particular meter ...

Страница 159: ...time and date in the text box or click on the Sync to PC option button to have PanaView set the time and date to the current PC setting or click on the Set option button to open the dialog box shown in Figure C 10 below Set the desired date and time as indicated and click on the OK option button Figure C 10 Time and Date Selection Window ...

Страница 160: ...er is a multi channel instrument open the Channel drop down menu and click on the desired channel After a moment the Properties window appears similar to Figure C 11 below Figure C 11 Active Signal Options 2 To select a different signal type open the signal menu at the right shown here with Raw Upstream highlighted and click on the desired signal ...

Страница 161: ...nal Graph Window Saving Transducer Signals To save the raw signal click Save A window opens similar to the one shown in Figure C 13 below Enter the desired name and click Save to save the signal as a text file Figure C 13 Save As Window Clearing Totalizers To clear the meter totalizers click on the Clear Totalizers button in the Properties window The meter totalizers are reset to 0 ...

Страница 162: ... Figure C 14 Site File Operations Window Saving an Existing Site to the Meter To save an existing site to the meter 1 Select the radio button for Selected and highlight an existing site in the left pane 2 Then click on the Save Site to Meter button A screen opens similar to Figure C 15 below Figure C 15 Site File Selection 3 Highlight the desired site and click Open PanaView sends the site to the ...

Страница 163: ...the desired settings and click Open PanaView saves the site in the meter with the new name and the desired settings Saving a Site to the PC To save a site to the PC 1 Highlight the desired site in the left pane See Figure C 14 on page C 12 2 Click Save Site to PC A window opens similar to Figure C 13 on page C 11 3 Enter the desired site name and click Save PanaView saves the site in the PanaView ...

Страница 164: ...from a site file as a text file for display or printout 1 Highlight the site in the left pane See Figure C 13 on page C 11 2 Click Save Site Print to PC 3 The Site File Selection window Figure C 14 on page C 12 opens Enter the desired site name now with a prt suffix and click Save PanaView displays a text version of the site as shown in Figure C 17 below Figure C 17 Printout of Site File 4 Click C...

Страница 165: ... a meter s operating parameters Set up start and stop logs Calibrate and test inputs and outputs Clear various files To access meter programming 1 Enter the New Meter Browser option from the File menu 2 Expand the network tree until you reach the desired meter 3 Then expand the meter tree as shown in Figure C 18 below Figure C 18 New Meter Browser with Meter Branch ...

Страница 166: ...ith Edit Functions Option 5 To open a particular menu double click on that menu on the tree For example if you double click on the Site Edit Menu a window opens similar to Figure C 20 below Figure C 20 Site Edit Menu Window Note The options listed in the left pane correspond to the options available in the GX868 PROGRAM menus For more information about the options in your instrument program and ab...

Страница 167: ... change the value displayed in the right pane Figure C 21 Pipe Parameters Option in Site Edit Menu c Do one of the following Click on Next Item to proceed to the next menu item or Click on Previous Item to return back through the menu to a previous item Note If you click on either Next Item or Previous Item without changing the settings the current settings remain unchanged As you step through the...

Страница 168: ...have completed entering parameters in a given option click Exit Page to close the option You can then double click on another option or click Close to close the window You can double click on another menu to modify its settings or return to the New Meter Browser For additional PanaView functions refer to the PanaView User s Manual ...

Страница 169: ...Appendix D ...

Страница 170: ...dbus Communications Optional Measurements D 1 Configuration Utility Setup D 2 Selecting the Desired Measurements D 2 Selecting Units for AI Blocks D 4 Resetting Instrument Totalizers D 5 Function Block Application D 6 ...

Страница 171: ...Totals MTOT_U Ch2 Fwd Mass Totals MTOT_U Avg Fwd Mass Totals MTOT_U Ch1 Rev Mass Totals MTOT_U Ch2 Rev Mass Totals MTOT_U Avg Rev Mass Totals MTOT_U Ch1 Mass Tot Digits none Ch2 Mass Tot Digits none Avg Mass Tot Digits none Ch1 Timer sec Ch2 Timer sec Avg Timer sec Ch1 Error Code none Ch2 Error Code none Avg Error Code none Ch1 SSUP none Ch2 SSUP none Avg SSUP none Ch1 SSDN none Ch2 SSDN none Avg ...

Страница 172: ...t of service mode before executing Selecting the Desired Measurements To set the measurement unit for each AI 1 Double click on the FLOW Transducer Block in the tree under GEFlow XMT 2 Select the Others tab and open the drop down list for the PRIMARY_SELECTOR and SECONDARY_SELECTOR refer to Figure D 2 on page D 3 3 Choose the unit from the list see Figure D 2 on page D 3 This unit will correspond ...

Страница 173: ... Measurements cont 4 After the desired measurements have been selected for the PRIMARY and SECONDARY SELECTOR choose the unit system UNIT_SELECTOR above the PRIMARY_SELECTOR that has been programmed in the flowmeter English or SI Figure D 2 Primary Selector Drop Down List ...

Страница 174: ...NALOG_INPUT_1 or ANALOG_INPUT_2 in the tree under GEFlow XMT see Figure D 1 on page D 2 2 Select the Scaling tab and set the unit for the measurement based on the flowmeter settings For example if the flowmeter was set to use the metric unit system and the PRIMARY_SELECTOR was set to use VELOCITY you would choose m s for the unit as shown in Figure D 3 below Figure D 3 Units Index Drop Down List ...

Страница 175: ...ucer block in the tree under GEFlow XMT see Figure D 1 on page D 2 2 Select the Others tab and scroll down to the CLEAR_TOTALIZERS listing 3 Select Clear from the drop down list box see Figure D 4 below 4 After the totals have been reset select Normal from the drop down list box to resume total accumulation Figure D 4 Clear Totalizers Drop Down List ...

Страница 176: ...nction Block Application editor The flowmeter AI blocks along with the AO and PID of another device on the network are displayed We have connected the AI_1 OUT of the flowmeter to the CAS IN of the AO block We have also connected the AI_2 OUT of the flowmeter to the CAS IN of the PID block Figure D 5 Function Block Application ...

Страница 177: ...n 1 34 COMM Submenu 1 54 Communications Port Setting Up C 2 C 3 D Data Records B 2 DATA Submenu 4 3 Diagnostic Parameters 1 48 DISP Menu 2 1 DISP Menu Map A 6 Displaying Data BIG Format 2 2 Display Menu 2 1 DUAL Format 2 3 Graphical Format 2 4 Log File 2 7 Display Options 2 8 2 10 Graphical Format 2 9 Numeric Format 2 8 Numeric Key Functions 2 13 Transducer Signals 2 11 Typical SIGNL Display Scree...

Страница 178: ...ng Number of Records 3 7 Circular 3 4 Measurement Parameter Options 3 3 Menu 3 1 Non Circular 3 4 Time Increment 3 6 M Mass Flow Units Available Options 1 13 Setting 1 13 Measurements Foundation Fieldbus D 1 MEM Submenu 3 1 3 7 Menu See Menu Name Menu Map ACTIV Energy OFF A 1 ACTIV Energy ON A 2 CLR A 8 DISP A 6 I O CH1 CH2 A 3 I O GLOBAL A 4 LOG A 8 PIPE Energy OFF A 1 PIPE Energy ON A 2 PRNT A 7...

Страница 179: ...Sample Printout Live Graphical 4 5 Sample Printout Live Numeric 4 4 Sample Printout Logged Graphical 4 7 Sample Printout Logged Numeric 4 7 Sample Printout Site Data 4 8 Serial Port 4 1 Site File 4 8 PRNT Menu 4 1 PRNT Menu Map A 7 PRNTR Submenu 4 2 PROG Submenu 4 8 Programming Mode Entering 1 8 Properties Option in Edit Menu C 7 R RECLL GLOBAL Menu Map A 5 RECLL Menu 1 66 RS232 Interface Baud Rat...

Страница 180: ...t 0 Output Measurement Options 1 47 Setting Up 1 47 STD Submenu 3 1 3 2 STOP Submenu 3 1 3 8 4 9 Submenu See Submenu Name System Units Entering 1 41 SYSTM CH1 CH2 Submenu 1 10 GLOBAL Menu Map A 5 Menu Map Energy OFF A 1 Menu Map Energy ON A 2 Submenu 1 41 T Temperature vs Viscosity 1 33 Temperature vs Viscosity Tables 1 61 TmpKV Submenu 1 61 TOTAL Submenu 5 2 Totalizer Frequency Card Programming a...

Страница 181: ...he following standards EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 following the provisions of the 89 336 EEC EMC Directive and the 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive The units listed above and any transducers supplied with them spoolpieces are addressed under a separate declaration of conformity do not bear CE mark...

Страница 182: ... Continuous Unmonitored Operation EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 suivant les régles de la Directive de Compatibilité Electromagnétique 89 336 EEC et de la Directive Basse Tension 73 23 EEC Les matériels listés ci dessus ainsi que les transducteurs pouvant être livrés avec les manchettes faisant l objet d une déclaration de conformité séparée ne portent pas le ma...

Страница 183: ...rfüllen EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 gemäß den Europäischen Richtlinien Niederspannungsrichtlinie Nr 73 23 EG und EMV Richtlinie Nr 89 336 EG Die oben aufgeführten Geräte und zugehörige mitgelieferte Schallwandler Messrohre werden in einer separaten Konformitätserklärung behandelt tragen keine CE K...

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