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GE CTF878 Programming Manual

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Model CTF878
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  • Page 1 Sensing Model CTF878 Clamp-On Tag Flowmeter Programming Manual...
  • Page 2 Sensing Model CTF878 Clamp-On Tag Flowmeter Programming Manual 910-254PA4 February 2009...
  • Page 3 2. If GE 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    February 2009 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Programming Site Data Introduction ..............1-1 Powering UP .
  • Page 5 February 2009 Table of Contents (cont.) Chapter 3: Creating and Managing Sites Introduction ..............3-1 Site Manager .
  • Page 6 February 2009 Table of Contents (cont.) Chapter 5: Logging Data Introduction ..............5-1 Entering the Logging Menu.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1...
  • Page 8 Programming Site Data Introduction........... . 1-1 Powering UP .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    CTF878 can begin taking measurements and displaying valid data, the current system and pipe parameters must be entered. Additional programming options provide access to the more advanced features of the CTF878, but this information is not required to begin taking measurements. Powering UP Immediately upon power up the CTF878 emits a short beep and displays a “PCI Loader”...

  • Page 10: Using The Screen

    February 2009 Using the Screen The essential features for operating the CTF878 are the screen and keypad. Although these features are common, the CTF878 design offers particular features to simplify and speed operation. The new menu system is very user-friendly; program information is now located on tabbed forms instead of on a long, linear menu.
  • Page 11 February 2009 Using the Screen (cont.) The system tray displays icons that indicate meter operations not otherwise shown. Table 1-1 below lists the icons and their meanings. Table 1-1: Icons in the System Tray Icon Function Meaning The meter encountered an error Alert in operation.

  • Page 12: Using The Keypad

    February 2009 Using the Keypad The CTF878 keypad contains 24 keys that are labeled with their functions. The complete keypad is illustrated in Figure 1-3 below and a detailed description of the functions for each of the 24 keys is listed in Table 1-2 on page 1-5.
  • Page 13 Select Key: Use to move between data measurements on the screen. Menu Key: Press to access the Main Menu. MENU Enter Key: Use to enter a particular menu or to ENTER enter selected values into CTF878 memory. Programming Site Data...

  • Page 14: Entering The Program Menu

    To enter the Program Menu, press the key at the lower right of Menu the CTF878 keypad. The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen. Press the [ ] arrow key once to scroll from the Site [ENTER] Menu to the Program Menu.

  • Page 15: Entering Transducer Parameters

    Figure 1-5 below. To step through each parameter, press the [ ] key. Refer to the Program Menu Map, Figure 1-34 on page 1-37. Note: If the CTF878 does not scroll to a particular parameter, the parameter is not necessary for that transducer type. Transducer/Pipe...
  • Page 16 WARNING screen with the one assigned to your CTF878. Note: The Receiver Board option number is the last digit of the CTF878’s model number. That model number can be found on the label attached to the inside of the front cover. In...

  • Page 17: Parameters For Typical Transducers

    The program now varies, depending on whether you have selected Parameters (cont.) typical or special transducers. • If you have selected a typical transducer, the CTF878 comes programmed with the needed parameters. Proceed to Parameters for Typical Transducers below. •...

  • Page 18: Entry Confirmation

    To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key. In either case, the CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. Entering Pipe To enter the Pipe option, scroll to the Pipe tab on the Program Menu Parameters...
  • Page 19 February 2009 Entering Pipe 1. The first prompt asks you to select the pipe material. Parameters (cont.) a. Press [ENTER] to enter the material prompt. b. A drop-down list of materials opens as shown in Figure 1-10 below. Press the [ ] or [ ] keys to scroll to the appropriate material, or scroll to “Other”...
  • Page 20 Schedule nominal pipe size ( ) and identification ( ), the CTF878 determines the OD and wall thickness from an internal table. If you want to use the diameter alternative (available for all materials): a. You must select from two choices, outside diameter or circumference.
  • Page 21 To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press (OK). • [F2] To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key. In either case, the CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. Programming Site Data 1-13...

  • Page 22: Entering Fluid Types And Speeds

    February 2009 Entering Fluid Types and To access the Fluid option, scroll to the Fluid entry on the Program Speeds [ENTER] Menu and press . (If you are already in the Transducer/Pipe form, press the [ ] arrow key to reach the Fluid window, and press [ENTER] .)The screen appears similar to Figure 1-12 below.

  • Page 23: Entering Path Parameters

    Entering Fluid Types and • [F3] To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press Speeds (cont.) (OK). The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. • [F2] To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key.

  • Page 24: Path Parameters For Clamp-On Transducers

    February 2009 Path Parameters for The CTF878 path menu includes two parameters: Clamp-On Transducers • TAG Path • Transducer Spacing The TAG Path is calculated from the data entered in the Pipe parameters under Program. It can be overwritten if the user wants to use a value other than the one calculated by the flowmeter.

  • Page 25: Entering Analog Inputs

    February 2009 Entering Analog Inputs The Analog Input option enables you to specify parameters for general purpose inputs. To enter the Inputs option, scroll to the [ENTER] Input/Output ( ) entry on the Program Menu and press . The screen appears similar to Figure 1-15 below. To step through each parameter, press the [ ] key.
  • Page 26 February 2009 Entering Analog Inputs 2. Use the [ ] key and [ ] to select an AnalogIn. At the next ENTER (cont.) prompt, name the input Function by selecting one of four options: Off, Pressure Temperature Special (see Figure 1-17 below). Note: The units for pressure and temperature are based on the settings in the Meter/Units menu.
  • Page 27 You have completed entering data for general-purpose inputs. • [F3] To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press (OK). The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. • [F2] To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key.

  • Page 28: Entering Analog Outputs

    February 2009 Entering Analog Outputs The Analog Output option enables the set up of additional output parameters. To enter the option, scroll to the Analog Output entry on [ENTER] the Program Menu (see Figure 1-20 below) and press Note: Input/Output Menu options may appear in a different order, depending on where each option card is installed.
  • Page 29 February 2009 Entering Analog Outputs 1. The first prompt enables you to select a range to send a current (cont.) signal to a recording device (see Figure 1-22 below). a. Press [ENTER] to open the drop-down menu. b. Scroll to the desired output from three choices: Off, 0-20 mA, and 4-20 mA.
  • Page 30 Use the numeric keys to enter the desired value. c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. 5. The last prompt, On Error, asks you to select how the CTF878 will handle the analog outputs in the event of a fault condition. The meter offers three alternatives: •...

  • Page 31: Entering Digital Outputs

    February 2009 Entering Digital Outputs While resembling the Analog Output option, the Digital Output option enables you to set up parameters necessary for a digital output. To enter the option, scroll to the Digital Output entry on the [ENTER] Program / IO / Freq/Tot Menu and press Note: Input/Output Menu options may appear in a different order, depending on where each option card is installed.
  • Page 32 February 2009 Entering Digital Outputs 2. The next prompt asks you to select the data source for the digital (cont.) output. The choices vary with the function. For Pulse Totalizer (see Figure 1-24 on page 1-23), the available choices include: •...

  • Page 33: Entering Alarm Parameters

    February 2009 Entering Alarm The Alarms option enables you to enter parameters necessary to set Parameters up alarms. To enter the option, scroll to the Alarms entry on the [ENTER] Program / IO Menu and press Note: Input/Output Menu options may appear in a different order, depending on where each option card is installed.
  • Page 34 February 2009 Entering Alarm 2. Scroll to the next prompt and select the Data Source measurement Parameters (cont.) type from a list of choices (see Figure 1-26 below). a. Press [ENTER] to open the window. b. Scroll to the desired output type. c.

  • Page 35: Entering Standard Volume Data

    February 2009 Entering Standard The Standard Volume option enables you to set base measurements Volume Data and specific values for pressure and temperature inputs and to select the corresponding option cards. To enter this option, scroll to ENTER Standard Volume on the Program Menu and press [ Entering Settings The screen appears similar to Figure 1-27 below.

  • Page 36: Entering Inputs

    February 2009 Entering Inputs Note: You can access the Inputs entry only if you selected Enabled for Standard Volume under the Settings tab. Use the arrow keys to move to the Inputs tab and press [ ENTER ] to confirm your selection. The screen appears similar to Figure 1-28 below.
  • Page 37 February 2009 Entering Inputs (cont.) 3. To designate an option card number: a. Use the arrow keys to move to the Input # box. b. Press [ ] to open a scroll-down menu. ENTER c. Use the key to scroll to the appropriate value and press [ ENTER to select the appropriate option card number.

  • Page 38: Entering User Functions

    February 2009 Entering User Functions User functions enable you to program mathematical equations on each measurement. You can also use any parameter in the meter to calculate a different parameter. To enter the User Functions option, scroll to the User Functions entry on the Program Menu and press [ENTER] .
  • Page 39 February 2009 Entering User Functions a. Press [ENTER] to open the text creation window, which appears (cont.) similar to Figure 1-30 below. " < > Delete Cancel Figure 1-30: Text Creation Window b. Use the four arrow keys to scroll to the desired letter or [ENTER] symbol, and press to add the letter to the label.
  • Page 40 (OK) to confirm the entry and return to the User Function window. 6. GE Sensing recommends pressing [F2] (Check) to test the validity of the function. The CTF878 displays either “OK” or a message such as “Syntax Error.” • [F1] Press to delete the entire function, or •...

  • Page 41: Entering A Calibration Factor

    February 2009 Entering a Calibration The final option in the Program Menu, Correction Factor, allows you Factor to enter and modify the Calibration Factor. To enter the Correction Factors option, scroll to the Correction Factors entry on the Program [ENTER] Menu and press .
  • Page 42 [F2] To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key. The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. Table If you selected The menu asks, first for the data source, and then for the entry of values into the Correction Factor table. This feature allows the user to “curve fit”...
  • Page 43 To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key. The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. To aid in following the programming instructions, a complete menu map of the User Program is included in Figure 1-34 on page 1-37, Figure 1-35 on page 1-38 and Figure 1-36 on page 1-39.
  • Page 44 February 2009 Menu Site Meter Logging Service F3 (accept) or Program F2 (not accept) Standard User Correction Transducer Pipe Fluid Path Volume Functions Factors See following figures Tag Path Special Material Txdr Spacing Sound Speed Calibration Settings Inputs Other Factor Pressure OD or ODxPI Pressure...
  • Page 45 February 2009 Menu Site Meter Logging Service F3 (accept) or Program F2 (not accept) Standard User Correction Transducer Pipe Fluid Path Volume Functions Factors Zero Span Analog Out Data Source On Error 0ma - 20ma Velocity AuxIn Pressure Volume Test 4ma - 20ma Liters/sec Random...
  • Page 46 February 2009 Menu Site Meter Logging Service F3 (accept) or Program F2 (not accept) Std. Volume User Func. Cor. Factors Transducer Pipe Fluid Path Alarms (3) RTDs (4) See previous figure Alarm (3:A) RTD(4:A) Alarm (3:B) RTD(4:B) Function Function Function Frequency Function Alarm (3:C)
  • Page 47 Chapter 2...
  • Page 48 Displaying and Configuring Data Introduction........... . 2-1 Format Option.

  • Page 49: Introduction

    February 2009 Introduction The CTF878 enables the viewing of from one to four different measurement parameters simultaneously. The screen can show these parameters not only in numeric format, but as line or bar graphs as well. You can configure any given measurement for your particular [SEL] requirements.

  • Page 50: Format Option

    February 2009 Format Option Format, the first option on the menu, allows you to specify the type of notation and the number of decimal places for the measurement in [ENTER] that window. Press and the submenu shows two options: Format and Decimal Places. Press the [ ] or [ ] arrow keys to [ENTER]...

  • Page 51: View Option

    February 2009 View Option The second option, View, allows you to select the presentation of a parameter in one of three formats: numeric, bar graph or line graph. 1. From the Display Menu, press the [ ] key once to reach the View [ENTER] option, and then press 2.
  • Page 52 February 2009 Limits Option (cont.) The screen appears similar to Figure 2-4 below. Set Line Graph Parameters Minimum -10000 Maximum 10000 Minutes Use Lines Plot Average Value Show Minimum and Maximum Cancel Figure 2-4: Line (or Bar) Graph Parameters Window 5.

  • Page 53: Measurement Option

    February 2009 Measurement Option On occasion, you might need to change the actual parameter measured in a given window.The Measurement option enables you to reconfigure the window with one of several categories of data and appropriate English or metric measurement units. To enter the Measurement option: 1.

  • Page 54: Customizing The Display Screen

    To enter the Site Menu, press the key at the lower right of the CTF878 keypad. The Menu Bar replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen. Scroll to the Site Menu using the [ ] or [ ] key. Press...

  • Page 55: Specifying The Number Of Displayed Parameters

    February 2009 Specifying the Number of As mentioned earlier, the CTF878 can display one to four different Displayed Parameters measurement parameters simultaneously. However, sometimes you might wish to display only one or two parameters. To change the number of open display windows from within the Site Menu (shown...

  • Page 56: Customizing Softkeys

    February 2009 Customizing Softkeys When the screen is in Operate Mode, you might wish to access a particular submenu frequently without the trouble of scrolling [F1] [F2] [F3] through menus. Customizing the softkeys ( ) allows you to access up to three submenus by pressing the associated softkey.
  • Page 57 February 2009 Customizing Softkeys 3. Use the [ ] or [ ] arrow keys to scroll to the desired submenu (cont.) (for example, Site Manager). 4. Press [ENTER] [F3] to confirm the entry, and press (OK) to confirm [F2] the entry and close the window. (Press (Cancel) to close the window without changing the key.) [F1]...
  • Page 58 The About option displays useful information concerning the model The About Option number and software version of any given CTF878. While the window normally appears briefly at startup, users might want to access the information for a longer period. To open the About...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3...

  • Page 60: Chapter 3: Creating And Managing Sites

    Creating and Managing Sites Introduction........... . 3-1 Site Manager .

  • Page 61: Introduction

    February 2009 Introduction As mentioned in Chapter 1, the CTF878 can store site data in files for current and future access. (To learn how to program setup data, refer to Chapter 1, Programming Site Data.) After you answer the necessary questions, simply save the information to a site file. The Site Manager option then enables you to recall, rename, revert to or delete site files as needed.

  • Page 62: Site Manager

    Refresh Exit Figure 3-2: Site Manager Window Note: Each CTF878 comes preprogrammed with a basic site, Default, which serves as a basis for saving data and creating other sites. The right section of the screen supplies information for the site highlighted in the list on the left: its date, time and size, as well as the remaining amount of free memory.

  • Page 63: Creating A New Site

    February 2009 Site Manager (cont.) Site Manager File Sort File Info: DEFAULT.SIT Open New Site Save Save As Refresh 00/02/04 11:24:27 Rename 5849 bytes Delete 119808 bytes free Message Refresh Exit Figure 3-3: Site Manager Menu Depending on the choice made, proceed to one of the following: Creating a New Site on page 3-4 •...
  • Page 64 February 2009 Creating a New Site Note: Be sure you have entered the necessary setup data discussed in Chapter 3, Programming Site Data, before creating and saving a new site. [MENU] To create a new site within the Site Manager, press to open the File Menu.
  • Page 65 February 2009 Creating a New Site (cont.) A second screen appears (see Figure 3-5 on page 3-5) asking if you want to use the currently highlighted site as a template, with the current display windows, measurements and programmed data. (To modify the display and measurements, refer to Chapter 2, Displaying and Configuring Data.
  • Page 66 • [F3] Press (Yes) to open the site. If you have changed the current site, the CTF878 asks if you want to save the changes to the previously opened site. • [F2] Press (No) to cancel the changes, or •...

  • Page 67: Saving A Site

    Figure 3-7: Save Current Site Window • [F2] Press (No) to cancel saving the site, or • [F3] Press (Yes) to save the site. The CTF878 remains in the current window (Operate Mode or Site Manager), with the current site saved. Creating and Managing Sites...

  • Page 68: Saving A Site With A Different Name

    [F3] Press (Yes) to save the site. The CTF878 remains in Site Manager, with the current site saved under both the old and new names. Refreshing a Site You can refresh a site (updating the display with the most current information) in one of two ways: Press [F2] (Refresh) to refresh the highlighted file.

  • Page 69: Renaming A Site

    When you have finished, • [F2] Press (Cancel) to erase the entry, or • [F3] Press (OK) to confirm the entry. The CTF878 remains in Site Manager, with the site listed under the new name. Creating and Managing Sites...

  • Page 70: Deleting A Site

    February 2009 Deleting a Site To delete a site in the Site Manager, first highlight that site in the left [MENU] window of the Site Manager. Then press to open the File [ENTER] Menu, scroll to the Delete option, and press .

  • Page 71: Listing Files By Name

    February 2009 Listing Files by Name If you want to list your files alphabetically by site name within the [MENU] Site Manager, press to open the File Menu. Then press the [ ] arrow key to scroll to the Sort Menu (see Figure 3-12 below). [ENTER] Press .
  • Page 72 February 2009 Figure 3-13: Site Menu Map 3-12 Creating and Managing Sites...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4...
  • Page 74 Programming Meter Settings Introduction........... . 4-1 Entering the Meter Menu .

  • Page 75: Introduction

    To enter the Meter Menu, press the key at the lower right of the CTF878 keypad. The Main Menu replaces the Status Bar at the top of the screen. Press the [ ] arrow key twice to scroll from the [ENTER] Site Menu to the Meter Menu.

  • Page 76: Selecting Measurement Units

    The first option, Units, enables you to select either English or Metric Units units as global measurement units for the CTF878. The selected units then become the default settings for every measurement that has the option for metric/English units. To select the units, scroll to the Units...

  • Page 77: Entering Date And Time

    February 2009 Entering Date and Time In Operate mode, the Status Bar displays the current date and time above the measurements in the upper right corner of the screen. The Date/Time option allows you to set the date or time, which are required for correct data logging operation.

  • Page 78: Changing Date And Time Appearance

    [F2] To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key. The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. Changing Date and Time In addition to setting the correct date and time, you can also change Appearance its presentation to suit local preferences. You can select a time display of AM/PM or 24-hour time.
  • Page 79 ] arrow keys to scroll to the desired format. c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. 4. The CTF878 now asks you to select whether you want the time presented in a 12-hour format (for example, 11:53:23 PM) or in a 24-hour format (23:53:23). a. Press [ENTER] to open the drop-down menu.

  • Page 80: Adjusting Contrast

    February 2009 Adjusting Contrast For more comfortable viewing in a particular environment, the CTF878 enables you to adjust the screen contrast. To adjust the screen contrast: 1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Contrast entry and press [ENTER] . The Display Options window opens on the Display tab, as shown in Figure 4-4 below.

  • Page 81: Setting Backlight Timeout

    By using the Backlight Timeout option, you can set a specified time Timeout that the CTF878 backlight will remain on before turning itself off. To set the backlight timeout: 1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Backlight entry and press [ENTER] .

  • Page 82: Changing Communications Parameters

    February 2009 Changing On occasion, you might need to change the parameters by which the Communications CTF878 communicates with a PC. While programming, refer to the Parameters Meter Menu Map, Figure 4-10 on page 4-14. IMPORTANT: The parameters set here MUST agree with those set on the PC, or the devices cannot communicate.
  • Page 83 Stop Bits -- 1 • Data Bits -- 8 • [F3] To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press (OK). The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. • [F2] To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key.

  • Page 84: Resetting Forward And Reverse Totals

    February 2009 Resetting Forward and On occasion, it might be necessary to clear and reset the forward and Reverse Totals reverse totals computed by the Forward and Reverse Totalizers. To reset the totals: 1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Totals entry and press [ENTER] The window now appears similar to Figure 4-6 below.

  • Page 85: Setting Up User Tables

    February 2009 Setting Up User Tables When you program user functions (see page 1-30), you can also support them with up to six user tables of non-linear or empirical data. To program one or more user tables: 1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the User Tables entry and press [ENTER] .
  • Page 86 February 2009 Setting Up User Tables 3. The next step is to create a Table ID. (cont.) a. Press [ENTER] to open the window. The screen now appears similar to Figure 4-8 below. UserTable1 " < > Delete Cancel Figure 4-8: Text Creation Window b.
  • Page 87 The program returns to the User Functions Tables window. • [F3] To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press (OK). The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode. • [F2] To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [ESC] (Cancel) or the key.
  • Page 88 February 2009 Figure 4-10: Meter Menu Map 4-14 Programming Meter Settings...
  • Page 89 Chapter 5...
  • Page 90 Logging Data Introduction........... . 5-1 Entering the Logging Menu .

  • Page 91: Introduction

    5 minutes for a given amount of time. Once you make your data logging selections, the CTF878 enables you to view the amount of memory left. You may also stop logging or view logged data while or after data is logged.

  • Page 92: Entering The Logging Menu

    February 2009 Entering the Logging To scroll to a particular option, press the [ ] or [ ] arrow key until Menu (cont.) [ENTER] you reach the option. Then press to open the option window. When entering parameters in an option, press: •...

  • Page 93: Log Manager

    February 2009 File Menu The File menu enables you not only to create new logs, but also to clone, rename, delete, refresh, or print existing logs. To open the File [MENU] [ENTER] Menu from the Log Manager, press the key and then The screen appears similar to Figure 5-3 below.

  • Page 94: Setting Up A New Log

    (OK) to confirm the entry. Create New Log LOG02A Delete Cancel Figure 5-4: New Log Window The CTF878 now asks for log formatting and measurements. The screen appears similar to Figure 5-5 on page 5-5. Logging Data...
  • Page 95 February 2009 Entering General Information General Measurements Log Name LOG02A Format Linear Circular Type Standard Error Start 2003/08/08 8:06:06 AM 2003/08/08 9:06:06 AM Logging Interval secs Cancel Activate Figure 5-5: General Log Format Window To step through each parameter, press the [ ] key. 1.
  • Page 96 February 2009 Entering General 3. The next prompt asks for the starting date and time. Information (cont.) a. Press [ENTER] to enter the text box. The meter highlights the first number. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to scroll to any number you wish to change, or the [ ] key to scroll to the time box.
  • Page 97 February 2009 Entering Measurements 1. Press [ENTER] to open the first entry. The Select Measurement window opens, as shown in Figure 5-6 below. Select Measurement DIAG Velocity UserFunction AuxIn Pressure Temperature Volume Fwd Totalizer Rev Totalizer No Unit Cancel Figure 5-6: Select Measurement Window 2.
  • Page 98 [F3] (Activate) to confirm the entries and start the log. If you started the log from the New Log option, the CTF878 returns to Operate Mode, with a Pencil icon (with marks) in the System Tray (see Figure 5-8 below). If you started it from within the Log Manager, the meter returns to the Log Manager.

  • Page 99: Copying (Cloning) A Selected Log

    [F3] (Cancel) to cancel the log or (Activate) to confirm and start the new log. The CTF878 returns to the Log Manager, which now displays the status of the cloned log. Renaming a Log To rename a log: 1. First, select the log you wish to rename in the Log Manager (shown in Figure 5-2 on page 5-2).

  • Page 100: Deleting A Log

    February 2009 Deleting a Log To delete a log: 1. First, select the log you wish to delete in the Log Manager (shown in Figure 5-2 on page 5-2). 2. Then open the File Menu, scroll to the Delete option, and press [ENTER] 3.

  • Page 101: Log Menu

    Figure 5-2 on page 5-2). 2. Then open the Log Menu, scroll to the Pause option, and press [ENTER] The CTF878 returns to the Log Manager, which displays the highlighted log with “Paused” in the State line. Restarting a Log To restart a paused log: 1.

  • Page 102: Ending A Log

    2. Then open the Log Menu, scroll to the End option, and press [ENTER] The CTF878 returns to the Log Manager, which displays the highlighted log with a status of “Finished.” The space not used by the finished log is freed for reuse.

  • Page 103: View Menu

    February 2009 View Menu Through the View menu, you can view the data of individual logs in graphical or spreadsheet formats. To open the View menu from the [MENU] Log Manager, press . Scroll to the View menu, and press [ENTER] .

  • Page 104: Displaying Log Data In Graphical Form

    February 2009 Displaying Log Data in To view a log in graphical format, be sure the log is highlighted in the Graphical Form left window of the Log Manager. Then scroll to the View menu and [ENTER] [ENTER] press . Scroll to the Graph option and press LOG02A (Velocity, m/s) NO VALUE 03/03/01...
  • Page 105 If you select Max or Range for limits, you have finished entering data in this form. But if you select Set, the CTF878 asks for minimum and maximum limits. 2. Press the [ ] key to reach the Minimum text box.
  • Page 106 February 2009 Displaying Log Data in [F2] If you wish to alter the time scale, press (Time). The Enter Time Graphical Form (cont.) window appears similar to Figure 5-15 below. LOG02A (Velocity, m/s) NO VALUE Enter Time Start Date Start Time 8:16:50 AM 2003/08/08 End Date...

  • Page 107: Displaying Log Data In Spreadsheet Form

    February 2009 Displaying Log Data in To view a log in spreadsheet form, be sure the log is highlighted in the Spreadsheet Form left window of the Log Manager. Then scroll to the View menu and [ENTER] [ENTER] press . Scroll to the Spreadsheet option and press .

  • Page 108: Sort Menu

    February 2009 Sort Menu The Sort Menu within the Log Manager allows you to arrange your log list either alphabetically (By Name) or chronologically (By Date). Log Manager Sort File Log View Sort > By Name 2.LOG LOG02 By Date nished LOG02A E:03/01/01 13:13:41...
  • Page 109 February 2009 Figure 5-18: Logging Menu Map Logging Data 5-19...
  • Page 110 February 2009 Index About Option ......2-10 Fluid Option ......1-14 Analog Inputs Format Option.
  • Page 111 February 2009 Index (cont.) Limits Option ......2-3 Measurement Option ....2-5 Line Graph Display.
  • Page 112 February 2009 Index (cont.) Screen Customizing the Display ....2-6 Description ......1-2 Signal Path .
  • Page 113 Shannon, County Clare Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the CTF878 Ultrasonic Flowmeter to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standards: • EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation • EN 61010-1:1993 + A2:1995, Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree 2...
  • Page 114 Shannon, County Clare Ireland déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que les CTF878 Ultrasonic Flowmeter rélatif á cette déclaration, sont en conformité avec les documents suivants: • EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation • EN 61010-1:1993 + A2:1995, Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree 2 suivant les régles de la Directive de Compatibilité...
  • Page 115 Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, County Clare Ireland erklären, in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß die Produkte CTF878 Ultrasonic Flowmeter folgende Normen erfüllen: • EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation • EN 61010-1:1993 + A2:1995, Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree 2 gemäß...
  • Page 116 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica, MA 01821-4111 Web: www.gesensing.com Ireland Sensing House Shannon Free Zone East Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland...

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