AT868 Brochure
AT868 Brochure
AT868 Brochure
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Table of Contents
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Keypad Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Powering ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Programming Transducer, Pipe and Fluid Parameters . . . . . . . 10 Transducer Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pipe Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fluid Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Saving Site Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Changing the Number of Displayed Measurements . . . . . . . . . 16 Changing the Measured Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Warranty
Each instrument manufactured by GE Panametrics is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Liability under this warranty is limited to restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument, at the sole discretion of GE Panametrics. Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability. This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. If GE Panametrics determines that the equipment was defective, the warranty period is:
one year from delivery for electronic or mechanical failures one year from delivery for sensor shelf life
If GE Panametrics determines that the equipment was damaged by misuse, improper installation, the use of unauthorized replacement parts, or operating conditions outside the guidelines specified by GE Panametrics, the repairs are not covered under this warranty. The warranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties whether statutory, express or implied (including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade).
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Return Policy
If a GE Panametrics instrument malfunctions within the warranty period, the following procedure must be completed: 1. Notify GE Panametrics, 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 Panametrics will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER (RAN), and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided. 2. If GE Panametrics instructs you to send 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 Panametrics will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction. Then, one of the following courses of action will then be taken:
If the damage is covered under the terms of the warranty, the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and returned. If GE Panametrics determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty, or if the warranty has expired, an estimate for the cost of the repairs at standard rates will be provided. Upon receipt of the owners approval to proceed, the instrument will be repaired and returned.
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Introduction
This booklet provides directions for making basic flow measurements with the PT878, including the following:
This document is designed solely to get you up and running as quickly as possible. It does not provide a detailed description of the procedures, but simply the steps needed to make flow measurements.
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Keypad Description
Since you need to use the keypad in the procedures that follow, you should familiarize yourself with the keys and their functions. The PT878 keypad has 25 keys. The functions for each key are as follows (see Figure 1 on the next page):
3 function keys ([F1], [F2], [F3]) enable you to select the special functions which appear at the bottom of the screen. 12 numeric keys (including - and .) enable you to enter numeric data. 4 arrow keys ([ ], [ ], [ through the menu options. ], [ ]) enable you to move
Red key [
backlight ON or OFF.
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Press [F1] to turn the PT878 completely OFF. Press [F2] to send the PT878 into sleep mode. In this mode, some of the power supplies shut down, but the PT878 remains in a standby mode. Users can resume taking measurements immediately by pressing the power button. Press [F3] to cancel the command and return the PT878 to normal operation.
PT878 Quick Start Guide
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Velocity, ft/s
Signal, dB
32
0.00
Delta-T, ns Volume, l/s
0.10
E0: No Errors
0.0
Velocity, ft/s
Signal, dB
Delta-T, ns
Volume, l/s
Shutdown
Sleep
Cancel
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Signal, dB
32
Volume, l/s
0.00
Energy
Delta-T, ns Inputs
Analog Output Digital Output User Functions Co Correction Factors
0.10
0.0
E0: No Errors
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Transducer Parameters
This section describes how to enter parameters for all standard transducer types. To step through each parameter within the option, press the [ ] key. Begin by using the following steps: Note: If you are using a special transducer, refer to Chapter 3 in your Users Manual. 1. To enter the Transducer option from the Program Menu, press [ENTER]. 2. The first prompt asks you to select whether you are using a wetted or a clamp-on transducer. a. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to scroll between the two types. b. Press [ENTER] to confirm the choice. Note: If the PT878 does not scroll to a particular parameter, it is not necessary for that transducer or pipe type. 3. The next prompt asks you to enter the transducer number. a. From the Type prompt, press the [ ] key to reach the Transducer prompt, and press [ENTER]. b. A drop-down list of transducer numbers opens. (The list varies, depending on whether you have selected wetted or clamp-on in the previous prompt.) Press the [ ] or [ ] keys to scroll to the appropriate number. To speed scrolling, you can press the [ ] key to scroll down by a page, or the [ ] key to scroll up by a page. c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. 4. The PT878 supplies the needed parameters for the selected transducer. Press the [ ] key to return to the Transducer tab at the top and proceed to the Pipe tab.
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Pipe Parameters
This section describes how to enter parameters for most standard pipe materials and diameters. To step through each parameter within the option, press the [ ] key. Use the following steps to enter the pipe parameters. 1. From the Transducer tab, press the [ ] arrow key to reach the Pipe tab, and press [ENTER]. 2. The first prompt asks you to select the pipe material. a. Press [ENTER] to enter the material prompt. b. A drop-down list of materials opens. Press the [ ] or [ ] keys to scroll to the appropriate material, or scroll to Other for a material not on the list. You can press the [ ] key to scroll down by a page, or the [ ] key to scroll up by a page. c. Press [ENTER] to confirm the choice. d. (This prompt only appears if you have selected Other in step b.) The meter prompts you to enter the sound speed. Use the numeric keys to type the desired sound speed in the text box, and press [ENTER] to confirm the choice. 3. At the Diameter prompt, the meter asks for the pipe outside diameter and thickness. a. You must select from two choices, outside diameter or circumference. The prompt moves to the OD (outside diameter) text box. Type the thickness (in mm or in.) into the text box, and press [ENTER] to confirm the choice, or
Move the prompt to the OD X PI (circumference) text box. Type the OD (in mm or in.) into the box, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.
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You have completed entering data in the Pipe tab. Proceed to the Fluid tab.
Fluid Parameters
This section describes how to enter parameters for most common fluids. To step through each parameter, press the [ ] key. 1. From the Pipe tab, press the [ ] arrow key twice to reach the Fluid tab, and press [ENTER]. 2. The first prompt asks you to select whether or not you want Tracking Windows. This feature is used when the process fluids soundspeed fluctuates considerably. (Default operation is No.) a. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to scroll to the appropriate radio button. b. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
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If you have selected a preprogrammed fluid, the PT878 supplies the sound speed. Pressing the [ ] key returns you to the Tracking Windows prompt. If you have selected Other, the prompts differ, depending on whether or not you have enabled the Tracking Windows.
If you have not enabled the Tracking Windows, the PT878 prompts you to enter the sound speed. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired sound speed, and press [ENTER]. If you have enabled the Tracking Windows, the PT878 prompts you for minimum and maximum sound speeds.
a. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired minimum speed. Press [ENTER]. b. Press the [ ] key to move to the maximum speed text box. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired maximum speed. Press [ENTER]. At the end of either sequence, pressing the [ ] key returns you to the Tracking Windows prompt. You have completed entering data in the Fluid tab. To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press [F3] (OK).The PT878 returns to Operate Mode. It is a good idea to read Chapter 3, Programming Site Data, in the Users Manual for more details on programming site parameters.
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Site
Program
ft/s
Signal, dB
32
0.00
Volume, l/s 4
Delta-T, ns
0.10
E0: No Errors
0.0
Figure 5: The Site Menu 1. Press the [ ] key to reach the Save Now option, and press [ENTER]. 2. A window appears, asking if you want to save the current site (DEFAULT. SIT).
Press [F2] (No) to cancel saving the site, or Press [F3] (Yes) to save the site.
The PT878 returns to displaying measurements. If you want to save the site under another name, or create a new site, refer to Chapter 4, Creating and Managing Sites, in the Users Manual.
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To enter the Measurement option: 1. Press [SEL] from the Operate Mode window until you have reached the desired measurement. 2. Press [ENTER] to open the Display Menu. The screen appears similar to Figure 6 below.
ABC.SIT 2000/11/30 09:53 AM
4Velocity, ft/s
Format View Measurement
Signal, dB
32
0.00
Delta-T, ns Volume, l/s
0.10
E0: No Errors
0.0
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Select Measurement
Diagnostics Velocity Volume Fwd Totalizer Rev Totalizer Power Fwd Energy Rev Energy Temperature Meters/sec Feet/sec
No Unit
Cancell
OK
Figure 7: Measurement Selection Window 5. Use the [ ] and [ ] arrow keys to reach the desired data source, and press [SEL]. 6. Then use the [ ] or [ ] arrow keys to select the desired measurement unit (or diagnostic parameter). Press [F3], OK, to confirm the entry. The screen returns to Operate Mode, and displays any changes.
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Index
A
Arrow Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C
Changing Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
D
Diameter, Pipe Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
E
ESC Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Exit Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
F
Feature Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fluid Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fluid Type, Selecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
H
Help Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
K
Key ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 Keys Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Numeric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
M
Measurement Types, Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18 Measurements, Changing Number of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Index (cont.)
N
Numeric Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
P
Pipe Diameter, Entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pipe Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pipe Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 Program Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Programming Fluid Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Pipe Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Programming Transducer Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
R
Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
S
Schedule for Pipe Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SEL Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Site Data, Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Site Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sound Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14 Sound Speeds, Minimum and Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
T
Tracking Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Transducer Number, Entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Transducer Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Transducer Type, Entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Transducers Wetted or clamp-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
W
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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WORLDWIDE OFFICES
MAIN OFFICES:
USA GE Panametrics 221 Crescent St., Suite 1 Waltham, MA 02453-3497 USA Telephone: 781-899-2719 Toll-Free: 800-833-9438 Fax: 781-894-8582 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.gepower.com/panametrics ISO 9001 Certified Ireland GE Panametrics Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland Telephone 353-61-470200 Fax 353-61-471359 E-mail [email protected] ISO 9002 Certified
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USA
GE Panametrics 221 Crescent Street, Suite 1 Waltham, MA 02453-3497 Telephone: (781) 899-2719 Toll-free: (800) 833-9438 Fax: (781) 894-8582 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.gepower.com/panametrics
Ireland
GE Panametrics Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, County Clare Ireland Telephone: 353-61-470200 Fax: 353-61-471359 E-Mail: [email protected]