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GE Transport PT878 User Manual (297 pages)

TransPort Portable Liquid Flowmeter

Brand: GE | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.93 MB

Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities

17
- Overview
  17
- System Description
  18
  - The Flowcell
    18
  - Electronics Package
    19
- Theory of Operation
  20
Chapter 2. Initial Setup

21
- Making Electrical Connections
  22
  - Power Connections
    23
  - Transducer Connections
    23
  - Input/Output Connections
    23
  - The Infrared Wireless Interface
    24
- Caring for the PT878 Batteries
  25
- Powering on and off
  28
- Using the Screen and Keypad
  31
  - Screen
    31
  - Keypad
    33
- Obtaining On-Line Help
  35
Chapter 3. Programming Site Data

37
Chapter 4. Creating and Managing Sites

87
- The Site Manager
  88
  - Creating a New Site
    90
  - Opening an Existing Site
    92
  - Saving a Site
    93
  - Saving a Site with a Different Name
    94
  - Refreshing a Site
    95
  - Renaming a Site
    95
  - Deleting a Site
    96
  - Creating a Site Message
    97
  - Printing a Current Site
    99
  - Transferring a Site File to a PC
    99
  - Transferring a Site File in Text Format to a PC
    100
  - Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878
    101
  - Listing Files by Name
    104
  - Listing Files in Chronological Order
    104
Chapter 5. Displaying and Configuring Data

105
- The Format Option
  106
- The View Option
  108
- The Limits Option
  109
- The Measurement Option
  111
- Customizing the Display Screen
  113
  - Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters
    114
  - Customizing Softkeys
    115
- Managing Files - the Drive Manager
  118
  - Transferring a File to a PC
    120
  - Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878
    121
  - Refreshing a File
    123
  - Deleting a File
    124
  - Listing Files by Name
    125
  - Listing Files in Chronological Order
    125
- Accessing Meter Data -The about Option
  126
Chapter 6. Programming Meter Settings

127
- Entering the Meter Menu
  128
- Selecting Measurement Units
  129
- The Battery Charger
  130
- Entering Date and Time
  131
- Changing Date and Time Appearance
  133
- Adjusting the Contrast
  136
- Setting Backlight Timeout
  137
- Changing the Display Language
  138
- Changing Communications Settings
  139
- Resetting Forward and Reverse Totals
  142
- Setting up User Tables
  143
- Taking a Bitmap Capture of a Current Screen
  146
Chapter 7. Logging Data

147
- Entering the Logging Menu
  148
- The Log Manager
  149
- The File Menu
  150
  - Setting up a New Log
    151
  - Copying (Cloning) a Selected Log
    156
  - Renaming a Log
    157
  - Deleting a Log
    157
  - Deleting All Logs
    158
  - Refreshing the Log Manager Screen
    158
  - Printing a Log
    159
  - Transferring a Log to a PC
    160
- The Log Menu
  161
  - Stopping (Pausing) a Log
    162
  - Restarting a Log
    162
  - Ending a Log
    162
  - Stopping All Logs
    163
  - Restarting All Logs
    163
  - Ending All Logs
    163
  - View All Sites
    163
- The View Menu
  164
- The Sort Menu
  170
  - Listing Logs by Name
    170
  - Listing Logs in Chronological Order
    170
Chapter 8. Servicing the PT878

171
- Entering the Service Menu
  172
- Printing Reports
  173
- Setting up the Thickness Gauge
  175
- Measuring Pipe Wall Thickness
  176
- Programming the Thickness Gauge
  186
- Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
  189
- Calibrating the Analog Output and Inputs
  190
  - Calibrating the Analog Output
    190
  - Calibrating Inputs
    192
- Setting up Signal Parameters
  194
  - Setting up Signal Parameters
    195
  - Setting up Peak Detection
    197
  - Selecting the Transmit Code
    199
- Setting Error Limits
  200
- The Test Option
  203
  - Testing the Screen
    204
  - Testing the Keys
    205
  - Testing the Watchdog Timer Circuit
    206
  - Setting Impulse Response
    207
  - Taking Wave Samples for Diagnosis
    208
  - Applying a Stored Signal for Diagnosis
    208
  - Testing the Battery
    209
- Resetting to Factory Default Parameters
  210
- Updating PT878 Software
  211
  - Updating Software Via Irobex
    212
  - Updating Software Via Ircomm
    213
Chapter 9. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

219
- Error Code Messages
  220
- Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
  222
- Flowcell Problems
  224
  - Fluid Problems
    224
  - Pipe Problems
    225
- Transducer Problems
  226
  - Wetted Transducer Problems
    226
  - Clamp-On Transducer Problems
    227
  - Relocating Transducers
    228
Chapter 10.Specifications

229
- Overall
  229
  - Hardware Configuration
    229
  - Size/Weight
    229
  - Enclosure
    229
  - Flow Accuracy (Velocity, % of Reading)
    229
- Electrical
  230
- Operational Specifications
  232
- Transducer
  233
  - Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducers
    233
  - Temperature Transducers
    233
- Pipe Size and Material
  233
  - Clamp-On Transducers
    233
- Available Options
  234
Appendix A. Menu Maps

255
Appendix B. Measuring P and L Dimensions

255
Appendix C. Temperature Transmitter Installation

259
Appendix D. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation

265
- Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy
  266
  - Transducer Positioning/Alignment
    267
  - Calibration
    268
  - Taper or Eccentricity
    268
  - Acoustic Properties of the Material
    268
Appendix E. Material Safety Data Sheet for Couplant

269
- Product Identification
  269
- Hazardous Ingredients
  269
- Physical Data (Nominal)
  270
- Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
  270
- Reactivity Data
  270
- Health Hazard and First Aid Data
  271
- Storage and Handling Information
  271
- Control Measures
  272
Appendix F. Establishing IR Communications

273
Appendix G. Glossary

275
- Analog Outputs
  279
- Specifications
  286

GE Transport PT878 Abridged Manual (97 pages)

Portable Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Brand: GE | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.42 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Installation & Operation

10
Introduction

10
The Flowcell

10
Making Electrical Connections

11
- Power Connection
  12
- Transducer Connections
  12
- Input/Output Connections
  12
- The Infrared Interface
  13
- Caring for the PT878 Batteries
  13
- Charging the Batteries
  
  13
  - Storing the Batteries
    14
  - Replacing the Batteries
    15
Powering on and off

16
Using the Screen and Keypad

18
- The Screen
  18
- The Keypad
  20
- Initial Setup
  23
Chapter 2: Initial Setup

24
Introduction

24
Entering the Program Menu

24
Entering the Transducer Parameters

25
- Special Transducers
  26
Entering the Pipe Parameters

27
Entering the Pipe Lining Parameters

29
- Entering the Fluid Parameters
  30
Entering the Fluid Parameters

31
- Clamp-On Transducers
  32
- Wetted Transducers
  32
Entering the Signal Path Parameters

31
Entering Correction Factors

33
- Entering Reynolds Correction Data
  33
- Entering a Calibration Factor
  34
Chapter 3: Operation

38
Configuring the Display Options

38
- The Format Option
  39
- The View Option
  40
- The Limits Option
  41
- The Measurement Option
  43
Customizing the Display Screen

44
- Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters
  45
- Customizing the Softkeys
  46
Error Messages

49
Programming Global Meter Settings

50
- The Units Option
  51
- The Battery Charger Option
  52
- The Date/Time Option
  53
- The Locale Option
  54
- The Contrast Option
  56
- The Backlight Option
  57
- The Language Option
  57
- The Communications Option
  58
- The Totals Option
  60
Chapter 4: Managing Site Files

62
- The Site Menu
  63
- The Site Manager Window
  64
- The Site Manager Menu
  65
  - The New Option
    65
  - The Open Option
    67
  - The Save Option
    68
  - The Save as Option
    69
  - The Refresh Option
    70
  - The Rename Option
    70
  - The Delete Option
    71
  - The Message Option
    72
  - The Print Option
    74
Chapter 5: Data Logging

76
- The Logging Menu
  77
- The Log Manager Window
  78
- The Log Manager Menu
  78
  - The File Menu
    79
  - The Log Menu
    86
  - The View Menu
    89
Appendix A: Menu Maps

94

GE Transport PT878 Quick Start Manual (23 pages)

Brand: GE | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 0.38 MB

Table of Contents
3
Warranty
4
Return Policy
5
Introduction
6
Keypad Description
7
Powering on and off
9
Programming Transducer, Pipe and Fluid Parameters
11
- Transducer Parameters
  12
- Pipe Parameters
  13
- Fluid Parameters
  14
- Saving Site Data
  16
Changing the Number of Displayed Measurements
17
Changing the Measured Parameters
18

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities

Chapter 2. Initial Setup

Chapter 3. Programming Site Data

Chapter 4. Creating and Managing Sites

Chapter 5. Displaying and Configuring Data

Chapter 6. Programming Meter Settings

Chapter 7. Logging Data

Chapter 8. Servicing the PT878

Chapter 9. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Chapter 10.Specifications

Appendix A. Menu Maps

Appendix B. Measuring P and L Dimensions

Appendix C. Temperature Transmitter Installation

Appendix D. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation

Appendix E. Material Safety Data Sheet for Couplant

Appendix F. Establishing IR Communications

Appendix G. Glossary

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Installation & Operation

Introduction

The Flowcell

Making Electrical Connections

Charging the Batteries

Powering on and off

Using the Screen and Keypad

Chapter 2: Initial Setup

Introduction

Entering the Program Menu

Entering the Transducer Parameters

Entering the Pipe Parameters

Entering the Pipe Lining Parameters

Entering the Fluid Parameters

Entering the Signal Path Parameters

Entering Correction Factors

Chapter 3: Operation

Configuring the Display Options

Customizing the Display Screen

Error Messages

Programming Global Meter Settings

Chapter 4: Managing Site Files

Chapter 5: Data Logging

Appendix A: Menu Maps

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