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GE TransPort PT878GC manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
GE TransPort PT878GC User Manual (311 pages)
Portable Gas Flowmeter
Brand:
GE
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 3.16 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Features and Capabilities
12
Overview
12
System Description
14
The Flowcell
14
Electronics Package
15
Theory of Operation
16
Chapter 2: Initial Setup
17
Making Electrical Connections
18
Power Connections
19
Transducer Connections
19
Analog Input/Output Connections
19
The Infrared Wireless Interface
20
Charging And/Or Replacing Batteries
21
Charging the Batteries
21
Replacing the Batteries
22
Powering on and off
23
Using the Screen and Keypad
26
Screen
26
Keypad
28
Obtaining On-Line Help
30
Chapter 3: Installing the Dampening Material, Transducers and Fixtures
31
Application Requirements
33
Preparing the Pipe
40
Performing a Pipe Survey
41
Obtaining the Transducer Spacing
43
Installing the V Series Clamping Fixture and Transducers
44
Installing the Fixture
44
Installing the Transducers
46
Installing the PI Fixture and Transducers
48
Surveying the Pipe
48
Installing the First Bracket with a Chain or Strap
51
Installing the Second Bracket with a Chain or Strap
52
Installing the Transducers
53
Installing Dampening Material
55
Installing DMP-1 Dampening Material
56
Installing DMP-1 Dampening Material with PI Fixture
59
Installing DMP-3 Compound with All Fixtures
61
Installing the PDJ Dampening Jacket
63
Chapter 4: Programming Site Data
65
Entering the Program Menu
66
Entering Transducer Parameters
67
Parameters for Special Transducers
69
Entering Pipe Parameters
71
Entering Pipe Lining Parameters
75
Entering Fluid Types and Speeds
77
Entering the Signal Path Parameters
79
Path Parameters for Clamp-On Transducers
80
Entering the Standard Volume
81
Mass Flow Parameters
81
Entering Inputs in the Standard Volume Option
83
Entering Mass Flow Parameters
86
Entering Skan/Measure Parameters
88
Entering Skan/Measure Integrate Parameters
92
Entering Skan/Measure Count Parameters
94
Entering Skan/Correlation Parameters
96
Entering Analog Inputs
98
Entering General-Purpose Analog Inputs
98
Entering Analog Inputs in Standard Volume
101
Or Mass Flow Option
101
Entering the Analog Output
103
Entering the Digital Output
106
Entering User Functions
110
Entering Correction Factors
114
Entering Reynolds Correction
114
Entering a Calibration Factor
117
Chapter 5: Creating and Managing Sites
121
The Site Manager
122
Creating a New Site
124
Opening an Existing Site
126
Saving a Site
127
Saving a Site with a Different Name
128
Refreshing a Site
129
Renaming a Site
129
Deleting a Site
130
Creating a Site Message
131
Printing a File
133
Transferring a Site File to a PC
133
Transferring a File as Text
134
Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878GC
135
Listing Files by Name
137
Listing Files in Chronological Order
137
Chapter 6: Displaying and Configuring Data
138
The Format Option
139
The View Option
141
The Limits Option
142
The Measurement Option
144
Customizing the Display Screen
146
Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters
147
Customizing Softkeys
148
Managing Files - the Drive Manager
151
Refreshing a File
153
Transferring a File to a PC
153
Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878GC
154
Deleting a File
156
Listing Files by Name
157
Listing Files in Chronological Order
157
Accessing Meter Data -The about Option
158
Chapter 7: Programming Meter Settings
159
Entering the Meter Menu
160
Selecting Measurement Units
161
The Battery Charger
163
Entering Date and Time
165
Changing Date and Time Appearance (Locale)
167
Adjusting the Contrast
170
Setting Backlight Timeout
172
Changing Communications Parameters
173
Resetting Forward and Reverse Totals
176
Setting up User Tables
177
Taking a Bitmap Capture of a Current Screen
181
Chapter 8: Logging Data
182
Entering the Logging Menu
183
The Log Manager
184
The File Menu
185
Setting up a New Log
186
Copying (Cloning) a Selected Log
191
Renaming a Log
192
Deleting a Log
192
Deleting All Logs
193
Refreshing a Log
193
Printing a Log
194
Transferring a Log to a PC
194
The Log Menu
195
Stopping (Pausing) a Log
196
Restarting a Log
196
Ending a Log
196
Pausing All Logs
197
Restarting All Logs
197
Ending All Logs
197
View All Sites
197
The View Menu
198
Displaying Log Details
199
Displaying Log Data in Graphical Form
200
Displaying Log Data in Spreadsheet Form
203
The Sort Menu
204
Listing Logs by Name
204
Listing Logs in Chronological Order
204
Chapter 9: Servicing the PT878GC
205
Entering the Service Menu
206
Printing Reports
207
Setting up the Thickness Gauge
209
Measuring Pipe Wall Thickness
211
Measuring Thickness in Numeric Format
213
Displaying the Receive Signal in Graphical Format
214
Calibrating the Thickness Gauge Transducer
216
Calculating Velocity (Pipe Material Sound Speed)
218
Programming the Thickness Gauge
221
Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
224
Calibrating the Analog Output and Inputs
225
Calibrating the Analog Output
225
Calibrating Inputs
227
Setting up Signal Parameters
229
Setting up the Measurement Mode
232
Setting up Pulse/Code Parameters
234
Setting Error Limits
236
The Test Option
239
Testing the Screen
240
Testing the Keys
241
Testing the Watchdog Timer Circuit
242
Setting Impulse Response
243
Taking Wave Samples for Diagnosis
244
Applying a Stored Signal for Diagnosis
244
Testing the Battery
245
Resetting to Factory Default Parameters
246
Updating PT878GC Software
247
Updating Software Via Irobex
248
Updating Software Via Ircomm
250
Chapter 10: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
254
Error Code Messages
255
Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
259
Flowcell Problems
262
Gas Problems
262
Pipe Problems
263
Transducer Problems
264
Specifications
265
Chapter 11 : Specifications
266
Operation and Performance
266
Pressure Requirements, Air, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon
267
Electronics
268
Standard Inputs/Outputs
269
Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducers
270
Temperature Range(S)
270
Transducer Materials
270
Fixture Materials
270
Mountings
270
Mounting Couplant
270
Area Classifications
270
Transducer Cables
271
Thickness Gauge Option
272
Transducer
272
Pipe Thickness Range
272
Pipe Materials
272
Accuracy
272
Thermal Exposure
272
Additional Options
272
PC Communication
272
RS232-To-Infrared
272
Printer
272
Appendix A: Menu Maps
274
Appendix B: Establishing IR Communications with the PT878GC
284
Windows 2000/XP
285
Windows NT4.0
286
Windows Me/98Se/98/95
286
Appendix C: Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation
287
Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy
288
Analog Outputs
293
File Menu
296
Main Menu
299
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