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3. 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 W or A keys to scroll to the appropriate number To speed scrolling you can press the P key to scroll down by a page or the 4 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 V key to return to the Transducer tab at the top and proceed to the Pipe tab PT878 Quick Start Guide 11 July 2003 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 V key Use the following steps to enter the pipe parameters 1 From the Transducer tab press the P 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 W or A keys to scroll to the appropriate material or scroll to Other for a material not on the list You can press the gt key to scroll down by a page or the 4 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 yo
4. Press the W 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 V 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 User 5 Manual for more details on programming site parameters 14 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Saving Site Data Now that you have entered all the necessary data the PT878 will give you the opportunity to save it into a site file using the following steps 1 To open the Site Menu press the MENU key at the lower right of the PT878 keypad Then press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 5 below Site Program Meter Logging Service VERELEI Signal dB Save Now 1 View 32 2 Views ME 3 Views 4 Views Volume l s Drive Manager FKeys U IU E0 No Errors Figure 5 The Site Menu 1 Press the W 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
5. these parameters are entered you may save them so that you can edit them at a later time To enter the Program Menu press the MENU key at the lower right of the PT878 keypad Press the P arrow key once to scroll from the Site Menu to the Program Menu At the Program Menu press ENTER The screen appears similar to Figure 4 below Site MreeiclumaMeter Logging Service Vel Transducer Signal dB Pipe Lining Fluid 32 Path _ Energy De Inputs Volume l s Analog Output Digital Output User Functions Correction Factors EO No Errors Figure 4 The PROGRAM Menu 10 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Transducer Parameters This section describes how to enter parameters for all standard transducer types To step through each parameter within the option press the V key Begin by using the following steps Note fyou are using a special transducer refer to Chapter 3 in your User s 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 4 and P keys to scroll between the two types b Press ENTER to confirm the choice Note f 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 V
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7. Menu PT878 Quick Start Guide 17 July 2003 Changing the Measured Parameters cont 3 Press the P twice to highlight the Measurement option and press ENTER 4 A drop down menu entry Change appears Press ENTER again Another window opens shown in Figure 7 below the left column displays the measurement data sources while the right column displays English and metric measurement units or with the Diagnostics source shown a list of diagnostics parameters Select Measurement Diagnostics Meters sec Velocity Feet sec Volume Fwd Totalizer Rev Totalizer Power Fwd Energy Rev Energy Temperature Figure 7 Measurement Selection Window 5 Use the V and A arrow keys to reach the desired data source and press SEL 6 Then use the W or A 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 18 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Index A Arrow KEYS is ii a Gee os Sei 6 C Changing Screen Display 0 c cece ee eens 16 D Diameter Pipe Outside 2 0 0 eee eee 12 E ESC Kitade APK 6 XIE E A Spohr baie ch igh eee awe Pett Na he Pa Bane 6 F Feature KEY S10 occ di a Nee RAGS 6 Fluid Parameters 0 cece cee eee etn eens 13 Fluid Type Selecting 20 0 cece ete 14 Function Keys a stdin ot NANA cet ee wt a thee
8. aks 6 H Help Kei aa eS 6 K Key ESC daa abad luda fees rn 6 Keypad turcos oa ape osa oda 6 7 Keys MITOW ra A TAS NARA ES 6 ESC npka tail at ai at 6 FUNCTION seade ii AUNG nd ana Sen stant 6 Y Lo e Pg O Rae 6 Min ti Ad 6 NUMemG KPA oak ee ob het as 6 POWEL Hahaha doce a EE A epee nd ia ok Sy 6 SEL tenes Ran a ee aes A Se 6 M Measurement Types Changing 00 0000 cee eee 17 18 Measurements Changing Number of eee ee 16 Menu GA AA 6 PT878 Quick Start Guide 19 July 2003 Index cont N Numeric Keys E E E E a ES 6 P Pipe Diameter Entering a 12 Pipe Material asen tt EEA AA eee eee 12 Pipe Parameters a EE E ated 12 13 POWER Key da at ltd a ah o EE dt A AEE 6 NA sag See E aisha oben bathe ce Rnd Re ne 8 PO WEONES 8 9 Program Men PG A Gn AE NAN LARA 10 Programming Fluid Parameters cortas Ah BALANG She u phe ets 13 Pipe Parameters ceci PG Gea Sea oe 12 13 Programming Transducer Parameters 0 0 0 eee eens 11 R Return Policy ose nA Saget acs Pia eee Pe ee 4 S Schedule for Pipe Dimensions ooooccocccoccooccocc 12 SEL KO at di at it dd tdi 6 Ste Data Savins Li o ii 15 SUS MM a ed NN aa BG E 15 NEN ANA 8 Sound Speed cocida DAGA 12 14 Sound Speeds Minimum and Maximum 14 T Tracking Windows 2 cece cece ttt ae 13 Transducer Number Entering 0000 cece eee eee 11 Transducer Parameters es cips ceee cece cece eee nee 11 Transducer Type Entering
9. create a new site refer to Chapter 4 Creating and Managing Sites in the User 5 Manual PT878 Quick Start Guide 15 July 2003 Changing the Number of Displayed Measurements The PT878 can display one to four different 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 in Figure 5 on the previous page use the V Jor A arrow keys to move to the desired number of views 1 View 2 Views etc Press ENTER The screen displays the desired number of windows To display data in other formats such as bar or line graphs or modify the softkeys refer to Chapter 5 Displaying and Configuring Data in the User 5 Manual 16 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Changing the Measured Parameters Once the PT878 is programmed you can display the following measurements on the screen e Velocity e Volumetric e Forward Totals Reverse Totals e Power e Energy e Diagnostics 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 Velocity ft s Signal dB old View Measurement 32 0 00 o O Delta T ns Volume l s 0 10 0 0 EO No Errors Figure 6 The Display
10. 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 owner s approval to proceed the instrument will be repaired and returned 4 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Introduction This booklet provides directions for making basic flow measurements with the PT878 including the following Keypad Description Powering Up e Programming e Displaying Measurements 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 PT878 Quick Start Guide 5 July 2003 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 e 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 e 4 arrow keys d gt A W enable you to move through the menu options e Help key enables you to access on line help e MENU Menu key enables you to access the Main Menu e ENTER enables y
11. ou to enter a particular menu and enters selected values into the PT878 memory e SEL enables you to move between data measurements on the screen ESC enables you to exit menus or menu options at any time cancels a numeric entry Red key O turns the power ON or OFF and toggles the backlight ON or OFF 6 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Keypad Description cont OOO OOO Figure 1 TransPort PT878 Keypad PT878 Quick Start Guide 7 July 2003 Powering ON and OFF To operate the PT878 the power cord must be plugged into line voltage or the battery must be fully charged as described in Chapter 2 Initial Setup of the User 5 Manual You must also install your transducers as discussed in the Liquid Transducer Installation Guide document 916 055 and make transducer cable connections to the top of the PT878 as described in Chapter 2 of the User s Manual To turn the PT878 ON press the red button in the upper right hand corner of the keypad Immediately upon power up the PT878 emits a short beep and displays a PCI Loader message It then validates the instrument programming displays the GE Panametrics logo and the software version and emits a long beep If the meter fails any of these tests contact GE Panametrics IWARNING If the meter fails the backup battery te
12. st you must send the unit back to the factory for a battery replacement Make sure you keep the NiCad batteries charged until you are ready to ship the unit back to the factory Before shipping print out all the log and site data or transfer it to your PC After the meter conducts all the self checks the screen then appears similar to the one shown in Figure 2 on the next page To turn the PT878 OFF press the red key for 3 seconds The screen now appears similar to Figure 3 on the next page Three options are available Press F1 to turn the PT878 completely OFF e 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 e Press F3 to cancel the command and return the PT878 to normal operation 8 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Powering On and Off cont ABC SIT 2000 11 30 09 53AM fy Velocity ft s Signal dB 32 0 00 kk _ Delta T ns Volume l s 0 10 E0 No Errors Figure 2 Screen After Power Up SHUTDOWN Meter OFF SLEEP Meter Idle CANCEL Resume Operations Figure 3 Screen After Power Down PT878 Quick Start Guide 9 July 2003 Programming Transducer Pipe and Fluid Parameters In order for the PT878 to begin taking measurements you must enter the transducer pipe and fluid parameters Once
13. tep through each parameter press the V key 1 From the Pipe tab press the P 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 4 and P keys to scroll to the appropriate radio button b Press ENTER to confirm your selection PT878 Quick Start Guide 13 July 2003 Fluid Parameters cont 3 To select the fluid type a Press ENTER to open the drop down menu The choices vary depending on whether or not you have selected Tracking Windows b Scroll to the appropriate fluid If you do not see your fluid on the list select Other c Press ENTER to confirm your selection e If you have selected a preprogrammed fluid the PT878 supplies the sound speed Pressing the W key returns you to the Tracking Windows prompt e If you have selected Other the prompts differ depending on whether or not you have enabled the Tracking Windows e 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 e 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
14. u 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 Atthe 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 12 PT878 Quick Start Guide July 2003 Pipe Parameters cont Note fyou do not know the outside diameter refer to Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data 914 004 or use the On Line Help function refer to the User s Manual b In either case the next prompt asks for the wall thickness Type the value in mm or in into the box and press ENTER to confirm your choice Note fyou have selected certain pipe materials carbon or stainless steel cast iron PVC and CPVC you have the option of entering the pipe dimensions by a standardized schedule Refer to Chapter 3 of the User s Manual to learn more about this option 4 Press the A key twice to return to the Pipe tab 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 s
15. 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 PT878 Quick Start Guide 3 July 2003 Return Policy Ifa 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 1t 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 Ifthe damage is covered under the terms of the warranty the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and returned e If GE Panametrics
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