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1. Figure 5 The RS485 MODBUS Terminal Block Connector DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 17 Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 5h Wiring the MODBUS TCP Interface Customers can also use a modified XGF868i that provides a MODBUS TCP interface to communicate to an internal network An optional MODBUS TCP card with a unique MAC IP address installed only in slot 2 includes an RJ45 connector To connect the MODBUS TCP enabled XGF8681 to the network insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector route the cable through one of the conduit holes using an appropriate cable clamp and wire the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network according to the manufacturer s instructions See Figure 11 on page 26 Note The MAC address for a specific XGF 868i is included with customer documentation For more information on setting up the MAC address refer to Chapter 6 of the Programming Manual 1 7 51 Wiring the Ethernet Interface A modified XGF868i can use the Ethernet interface to communicate to a local area network An optional Ethernet card with a unique MAC IP address installed only in slot 2 includes an RJ45 connector To connect the Ethernet enabled XGF868i to the network insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector route the cable through one of the conduit holes using an appropriate cable clamp
2. OO 0 9 ETHERNET MODBUS TCP Terminal Block Connector Terminal Block Connector FOUNDATION FIELDBUS ETHERNET Terminal Block Connector 26 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 2 Initial Setup Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 1 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the minimum amount of data required to place the Model XGF868i flowmeter into operation Before the Model XGF868i can begin taking measurements and displaying valid data the current system and pipe parameters must be entered In addition a 2 Channel meter requires that each channel be activated prior to use Additional programming options provide access to the more advanced features of the Model XGF868i but this information is not required to begin taking measurements Refer to the Programming Manual for information on programming all other features Be sure to record all programming data in Appendix B Data Records As a guide in following the programming instructions in this chapter the relevant portions of the Model XGF8681 menu map have been reproduced in Figure 13 on page 39 2 2 Programming Methods Note See the Programming Manual for information on those User Program features not covered in this chapter You can program the XGF868i via either the infrared keypad on the lower part of the glass enclosure or PanaView M a PC based non resident software program that communic
3. WO O00 N Oo om AININ olo NIAI BI WY Pp hb o 64 Eb o DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Appendix B Data Records K Factor Velocity Table 14 Setup Data cont Channel SETUP Advanced Features Multi K Factors cont K Factor K Factor Velocity K Factor 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 Mass Flow Density Type 20 Channel SETUP Advanced Features Mass Flow Calculation Yes Fluid Dens No Mole Wat Mass Flow Density Type Yes Fluid Dens Mole Wat Qact or Ostd Actual Standard Qact or Ostd Actual Standard Fluid Density Fluid Density Mole Weight Meter Message Mole Weight Global System Totalizer Units System Units English Metric Tot Dec Digits Pressure Units Mass Flow Atmos Pressure Vol Units Mass Flow Time MDOT Dec Digit Vol Time Units Mass Totals Vol Dec Digits Error Handling Meter Meter Address Mass Dec Digits Global Input Output Error Handling Global Communications Port MOD Parity mi 2 Path Error No Yes A AAA Rate MOD Baud Rate DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide MOD Stop Bits MOD Address 65 Appendix B Data Records no content inten
4. 5V IN Common Figure 4 Totalizer Frequency Outputs Wiring DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 15 Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 5d Wiring an RTD Inputs Option Card The Model XGF868i RTD Resistance Temperature Device inputs option card provides two or four direct RTD inputs designated as A B C and D Each RTD input requires three wires and should be connected as shown on the label in the rear cover see Figure 2 on page 6 and Figure 9 on page 24 Note Before making any connections complete the steps in Preparing for Wiring on page 13 1 7 5e Wiring a 0 4 20 mA Analog Outputs Option Card The analog outputs option card includes two isolated 0 4 20 mA outputs designated as A and B Connections to these outputs may be made with standard twisted pair wiring but the total current loop impedance for these circuits must not exceed 1 000 ohms Before making any connections complete the steps in Preparing for Wiring on page 13 Then wire this option card with the connections shown on the label in the rear cover see Figure 2 on page 6 and Figure 9 on page 24 1 7 5f A Specific Example To illustrate the procedures described in the previous sections for wiring the option cards a specific example may prove helpful Assume that a Model XGF868i is equipped with an option card numbered 703 1223 08 Table 12 on page 61 in Appendix B Data Records indicates that this
5. MMLB TO K Mass Flow Time IN HR ay T Dec Digits 3 Mass Totals English y Metric Mass Flow OFF Volumetric Time mR pay usec m Vol Dec Digits 1 Totalizer Units English y Metric CF MMACF CF MMscF Tot Dec Digits CPES AE MMLB Tons KG TONNE Mass Dec Digits DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide we Reset Totals PIPE Transducer Number SPEC Special Transducer Frequency 50k 100k PIPE OD English Metric et inet eP mm m mmipt mer PIPE WALL PATH LENGTH Metric English L LENGTH FLUID TYPE Other Fluid Soundspeed JN Reynolds Correction Coon Kinematic Viscosity Calibration Factor CALIB See Service Manual store asorT SYSTM COMM Meter Message System Units English Metric English Pressure Units Metric PSia PSig BARa BARg Kpaa Kpag ATM P
6. whe 3 4 NPTF 7 PLCS DETAIL A 0 52 13 2 375 PIPE REF ONLY a 1 4 20 x 3 4 BOLT Pii LOCK WASHER WASHER 4 PLACES MATERIAL AL 6x6 x 375 THK REF STRUCTUAL ANGLE DETAIL B DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 330 4 HOLES VIEW A A 1 00 25 p 0256 PS 3 4 NPT 1 4 20 UNC 2B 4PLCS 10 32 EXTERNAL GROUND SCREW DETAIL A 0 28 7 7 NOTES y l 5 16 18 NUT LOCK WASHER WASHER 4 PLACES BRACKET Me SEE DETAIL B A 7 2 PIPE U BOLT 2 PLACES 1 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE REFERENCE 2 WEIGHT 10 LB 4 5 KG 3 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES MILLIMETERS N Model XGF868i Outline and Installation Right Angle Mounting Bracket ref dwg 712 1317 Figure 7 22 Chapter 1 Installation J2 INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 01 1 02 1 03 1 04 1 05 1 06 1 07 1 08 1 09 1 010 1 011 See the wiring label inside the rear cover and Figure 1 11 NOTE For compliance with the European Union s Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC this unit requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessibl
7. Auxiliary Equipment Local Safety Standards The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary equipment in accordance with local codes standards regulations or laws applicable to safety Working Area WARNING Auxiliary equipment may have both manual and automatic modes of operation As equipment can move suddenly and without warning do not enter the work cell of this equipment during automatic operation and do not enter the work envelope of this equipment during manual operation If you do serious injury can result WARNING Make sure that power to the auxiliary equipment is turned OFF and locked out before you perform maintenance procedures on the equipment Qualification of Personnel Make sure that all personnel have manufacturer approved training applicable to the auxiliary equipment Personal Safety Equipment Make sure that operators and maintenance personnel have all safety equipment applicable to the auxiliary equipment Examples include safety glasses protective headgear safety shoes etc Unauthorized Operation Make sure that unauthorized personnel cannot gain access to the operation of the equipment DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide iii Preface Environmental Compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive GE Measurement amp Control Solutions is an active participant in Europe s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE take back initiative directive 2002 96 E
8. DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 29 Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 4 Entering Data in the Global Menu To begin programming your meter you must select the system units from the GLOBL menu as discussed below Refer to Figure 13 on page 39 and remember to record all programming data in Appendix B Data Records Note Refer to the Programming Manual for information on the other submenus in the GLOBL menu 2 4 1 Entering Global System Data The GLOBL SYSTM submenu is used to enter several general system parameters e g English or metric units For units with 2 channels this menu is also used to compute parameters such as the sum difference or average of the channel 1 and channel 2 signals When calculating the SUM DIF or AVE readouts data from the GLOBL SYSTM submenu is used Any conflicting data entered in the CHANNEL SYSTM submenu is overridden In the Keypad Program scroll to PROG and press Enter In the PROG menu scroll to GLOBL and press Enter 1 2 3 In the Global PROGRAM menu scroll to SYSTM and press Enter 4 Scroll to the desired System Units selection either metric or English and press Enter The XGF868i will display all parameters and measurements in the designated units a Scroll to the desired Pressure Units selection absolute or gauge and press Enter 6 Do one ofthe following e IfPSIa absolute was selected proceed to Step 7 e IfPSIg gauge was selected enter the desired atmospheri
9. itr As an example assume that the transducer installation angle is known to be 45 and the L distance is measured to be 10 00 inches Then the P distance is calculated to be P 10 00 0 707 14 14 inches With a Bias 90 transducer installation it sometimes happens that the only known parameters are the transducer angle 0 and the centerline distance between the transducer bodies CL In these cases it is still possible to calculate P and L by combining Equation C 1 with the additional Equation C 2 see Figure 20 on page 68 P CL 1 2 C 2 Standard GE 90 transducers have the face offset from the centerline of the body by 0 6 inches Thus a pair of transducers has a total offset of 1 2 inches as indicated in Equation C 2 For example suppose that the transducer installation angle is 30 and CL is measured to be 12 00 inches Then P 12 00 1 2 10 80 inches and L 10 80 x 0 866 9 35 inches DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 67 Appendix C Measuring P and L Dimensions C 2 Measuring P and L cont 180 Installation Pipe Thickness Bias 90 Installation Figure 20 Top View of Typical Transducer Installations 68 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Index Symbols FEMASS ui sho as e a AA a 46 FLOTE ts ack a E AA e 46 A Activating a Channel ai ADS 33 O A O 47 AMP vara Mig dorama gS E Bide 46 AMP setas tae aa ia 46 Ana
10. DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 19 Chapter 1 Installation no content intended for this page 20 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation _ 3 4 NPTF 7 PLCS 3 4 NPTF 7 PLCS SEE DETAIL A Tow 0 y y y F Los 13 VIEW A A 0 28 7 Figure 6 Model XGF868i Outline and Installation ref dwg 712 1318 NOTES 1 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE REFERENCE 2 WEIGHT 10 LB 4 5 KG AL 25 LB 11 5 KG SS 1 4 20 UNC 2B 4PLCS 3 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES MILLIMETERS D 10 32 EXTERNAL GROUND SCREW DETAIL A DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 21 Chapter 1 Installation SEE DETAIL C ATA AN l 6 10 155
11. s serial interface to the serial port of the PC In addition the Model XGF8681 can receive and execute remote commands using the Instrument Data Manager or Pana View software via this link For more information on serial communications refer to your EJA RS Serial Communications manual 916 054 Proceed to the appropriate sub section for wiring instructions ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance 1 7 4a Wiring the RS232 Interface Use the serial port to connect the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter to a printer an ANSI terminal or a personal computer The RS232 interface is wired as Data Terminal Equipment DTE Table 1 lists the standard cables available from the factory for this purpose Table 1 GE Serial Cables Part Number PC Connector XGF868i Connector 704 659 DB 25 Male Flying Leads 5 704 660 DB 9 Male Flying Leads 5 704 661 DB 25 Female Flying Leads 5 704 662 DB 9 Female Flying Leads 5 Each of the cables listed in the table above is available in several standard lengths However a user supplied cable may be used if preferred In either case wire the XGF868i end of the serial cable in accordance with the pin designations listed in Table 2 on page 12 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 11 Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 4a Wiring the RS232 Interface cont Refer to Figure 8 on page 23 to comple
12. DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 33 Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 6 Entering System Data for the Channel The Channelx System submenu is used to enter system parameters for the channel 2 6 0a Accessing the Channelx System Submenu 1 From the Channel PROGRAM menu scroll to SYSTM and press Enter 2 The first prompt asks for the Channel Label Use the four scrolling keys to enter the desired label in any numeric or text combination up to five characters and press Enter 3 The next prompt asks for the Channel Site Message Enter the desired text in the same manner as the channel label with up to 15 characters and press Enter 2 6 06 Selecting Volumetric Units 1 Scroll to the desired Volumetric Units for the flow rate display and press Enter Available units are listed in Table 6 2 Scroll to the desired Volumetric Time units for the flow rate display from seconds to days and press Enter 3 Scroll to the desired number of Vol Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow rate display and press Enter Table 6 Available Volumetric Totalizer Units English ACF Actual Cubic Feet ACM Actual Cubic Meters KACF Thousands of ACF KACM Thousands of ACM MMACF Millions of ACF MMACM Millions of ACM SCF Standard Cubic Feet SCM Standard Cubic Meters KSCF Thousands of SCF KSCM Thousands of SCM MMSCF Millions of SCF MMSCM Millions of SCM
13. and wire the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network according to the manufacturer s instructions An external connection is required between the Ethernet option card and the XGF868i s RS232 connector as shown in Table 3 and Figure 11 on page 26 Note The MAC address for a specific XGF8681 is included with customer documentation For more information on setting up the MAC address refer to Appendix C of the Programming Manual Table 3 RS232 to Ethernet Interconnections RS232 Terminal Block TB1 Terminal Block on Rear Board on Ethernet Card TX Pin 1 RX Pin 2 Pin 3 18 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 5 Wiring the Foundation Fieldbus Interface To connect the Foundation Fieldbus interface to the XGF868i make the network connections at J8 pins 1 and 2 as shown in drawing Y of Figure 11 on page 26 As an option you can connect a shield to J8 pin 3 depending on the network wiring No connections are made to J9 under normal operation If you need to reset the network board to factory defaults 1 Connect a jumper between J9 pin 2 and J9 pin 3 2 Power cycle i e turn off and on the XGF868i 3 Ten seconds after the power has been restored to the XGF868i remove the jumper to return the network board to normal operation WARNING Make sure both covers with their o ring seals are installed and the set screws tightened before applying power in a hazardous environment
14. may be used for the transmitters Figure 1 shows a typical mounting arrangement for the pressure and temperature transmitters The temperature sensor should protrude 1 4 to 1 2 way into the pipe a Temperature Transmitter o Pressure Transmitter RTD Isolation Valve __ Thermowell N Loe Coupling Flowcell Wall Figure 1 Typical Temperature Pressure Transmitter Mounting 4 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 6 Mounting the XGF868i Electronics Enclosure The standard Model XGF868i electronics package is housed in a Type 4X weather resistant enclosure suitable for indoor or outdoor use Refer to Figure 6 on page 21 for the mounting dimensions and the weight of this enclosure The Model XGF868i electronics enclosure is fitted with a mounting boss that has a single 3 4 NPTF threaded hole at its center and four 1 4 20 tapped holes at its corners By using this mounting boss the electronics enclosure may be mounted by any of the typical techniques shown in Figure 8 on page 23 WARNING Proper grounding of the XGF868i chassis is required to prevent the possibility of electric shock See Figure 8 on page 23 for the location of the chassis grounding screw IMPORTANT Since the IREX keys do not work properly in direct sunlight be sure to position the XGF 868i with an optional sun shield or out
15. 0 See Analog Outputs Slot 0 SNDSP Ria O a E Ki Se 46 Special Transducers Entering Number 36 Specifications Elsctricalya ctra ce Se Sa Bats He 54 Flowcell se 6 9 58 ta lis 348 Oa Set a Pe 57 General alardes de pao 53 TAS Cd Ia aa 56 SS dO ck Gian O Baan 46 E OOS ee andes een 46 SVOE y ace ein iaa 47 System Global Submenu 05 30 System Data Entering Chanel is tke Hewes 34 Entering in GLOBL Menu 30 System Units in GLOBL SYSTM Submenu 30 T TEM oeenn a 5 ised a aras a SR aes 47 VS A A a ea 47 AA O Naa en ia 46 TEMP iata iia Mh Se bee We ed 47 Temperature Transmitter astas aaa Satins sed ha as eee 3 8 4 ISOC AUON a ad crete 6 3 RID iii ts Buea elk Bee AA BU 4 Terminal Block Analog Outputs I O ooo ooooooo o 10 Power TBE voir orar kanaat 7 Serial Port RS232 4 a 4 Mot S weeny be 11 Transducers CHCA ic Sa itis nee ne 9 TIMER rinapi Se A ia 46 TOR eta ot eid O O E IR oc ii 46 Totalizer Units a ce State ae ae 34 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Totalizer Frequency Option Card Connecting mes surni ie PAE SoS ear Sd eed 15 TOP EEE AO 46 Tracking Windows Activating 37 Transducer and Pipe Parameters Entering 35 Transducer Number n on BS eh kee ee 35 Transducer Parameters Programming 35 Transducers 180 Installation ia il 67 Axial Dimension La AA a 67 Bias 90 Installati
16. DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 13 Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 50 Wiring a 0 4 20 mA Analog Inputs Option Card To calculate the standard flow rates the Model XGF8681 requires accurate temperature and pressure data from the measurement site Transmitters installed in the flowcell can provide this information via an optional 0 4 20 mA analog inputs option card This option card includes two or four isolated 0 4 20 mA analog inputs designated as A B C and D each of which includes a 24 VDC power supply for loop powered transmitters Either input may be used to process the temperature signal while the other input is used to process the pressure signal Note To properly enter programming data into the meter it is necessary to know which input is assigned to which process parameter This information should be entered in Appendix B Data Records The analog inputs which have an impedance of 118 ohms should be connected with standard twisted pair wiring Power to the transmitters may be supplied either by the integral 24 VDC power supply on the analog input option card or by an external power supply Figure 3 shows typical wiring diagrams with and without an external power supply for one of the analog inputs With External Power Supply 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY Analog Input Transmitter INPUT RTN INPUT 24V Analog Input Transmitter INPUT RTN INPUT 24V With Internal Power Supply Figure 3 Analog Inpu
17. Model XGF868i fails any of the internal checks see Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual try disconnecting the power and then repowering the unit If the meter continues to fail any of the internal checks contact the factory for assistance After successfully performing the internal checks the Model XGF8681 begins taking measurements and the software version display is replaced by a measurement mode display Proceed to the appropriate section for instructions on using the LCD display and the PanaView display option Note As a minimum the system and pipe parameters for each installed channel of a 2 channel meter must be entered before the Model XGF868i can display valid data Refer to Chapter 2 Initial Setup for specific instructions 42 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 3 Operation 3 3 The LCD Display The components of the LCD display are shown in Figure 14 along with a typical mass flow rate readout Channel Parameter yor CH1 MASS 4500 LB HR XGF 868i Flow Rate Figure 14 A Typical LCD Flow Rate Display As shown in Figure 14 the display screen includes the following information e Channel Number e Flow Parameter e Units of Measure e Flow Rate Value The example in Figure 14 uses the default display settings However the first three items in the list above may be reprogrammed to display a variety of alternative choices See the Programming Manual for detailed instruc
18. RTN leads ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance 3 For a2 Channel XGF868i repeat steps 1 2 to connect the CH2 transducers to terminal block J4 It is not required that both channels of a 2 Channel unit be connected 4 If wiring of the unit has been completed reinstall the rear cover on the enclosure and tighten the set screw Note A channel must be activated before it can begin taking measurements See Chapter 2 Initial Setup for instructions 8 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 26 Remote Mounted Enclosure For a remote mounted enclosure refer to the wiring diagram in Figure 8 on page 23 and the remote transducer wiring in Figure 10 on page 25 and complete the following steps WARNING Before connecting the transducers take them to a safe area and discharge any static buildup by shorting the center conductor of the transducer cables to the metal shield on the cable connector 1 Using the pair of coaxial cables with BNC to BNC connectors supplied by the factory or equivalent cables connect both CH1 transducers to the preamplifier CAUTION As part of maintaining the FM CSA environmental rating TYPE 4 on the remote preamplifier thread sealant is required on all conduit entries 2 If an optional lightning protector is being installed connect it to the preamplifier as shown 3 Using
19. Setup Information Table Totalizer Frequency OutputS Types Available 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 eee ee 70 P Pd A e a bie ee Pa S aa 47 PAID ra VAS AROE AAE aa 47 PanaView Displaying Data in 44 Path Length Measuring oooooooooomo 67 Pausing Measurement 2 s 6 2 046 ad as na 51 PEAK cuota ds a 4 46 Pipe OD Programming iaa pia 36 Pipe Parameters PAU CW GtN ss ad an 37 PGS Boose aie ee A 35 OD Circumference i ots haat os a 36 Path en ethics cio s ee acer Cow ade add 36 Special Transducer Number 36 Wall Thickness isis 36 Power Connecting ssi i eke se a 7 Terminal Block core nde Ped eR 7 Powering Up Display sre eek a ei ge eh e 42 Internal Checks cdi onanan naaa 42 Preamiplifiet da A aa 56 Connecting lt td ada lia a 9 PRESR ini aa 47 Pressure Transmitter SCAN cae e e bw 4 o A gta aks a eS hes eS a 3 Q OdOWN ee sda wens foe A a RN 46 OUD aa senal oe eee dow ae iia 46 R R turn Pol ico tesen Pare oa 73 Right Arrow Key A O IN 28 RS232 Port See Serial Port RS485 Serial Port MODBUS ioe ainsi oan wall ai 17 RTD Inputs Option Card Connecting tas lode eh ee 16 RTD Temperature Transmitter 4 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Index S Serial Port WADE aiid Sa ioe Bens ae ad os RA ae 12 Connecting eee Aa ee 11 Pin Assignments csi wie de eek Fae Rue 11 Site Considerations de arrasa sia 2 Slot
20. System Channel Label Channel Label Site Channel Msg Channel Message Vol Units Vol Units Vol Time Units Vol Time Units Vol Dec Digits Vol Dec Digits Totalizer Units Totalizer Units Tot Dec Digits Tot Dec Digits Mass Flow Mass Flow Mass Flow Time Mass Flow Time MDOT Dec Dig MDOT Dec Dig Mass Totalizer Mass Totalizer Mass Dec Dig Mass Dec Dig Mole Weight Mole Weight DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 63 Appendix B Data Records Channel 1 Table 14 Setup Data cont Channel Pipe Parameters Channel 2 Trans Type STD Trans Type STD Transducer Transducer Spec Trans Freq Spec Trans Hz Spec Trans Tw Spec Trans Tw Pipe O D Pipe O D Pipe Wall Pipe Wall Path Length P Path Length P Axial Length L Axial Length L Fluid Type Fluid Type Other Sndspd Other Sndspd Calibration Factor Zero Cutoff Calibration Factor Channel Input Output Zero Cutoff Temp Input Temp Input Base Temp Base Temp Pressure Input Pressure Input Base Pressure Base Pressure Low Press Switch Low Press Switch Pressure Limit K Factor Velocity Pressure Limit Channel SETUP V Averaging K Factor K Factor Velocity a Channel SETUP Advanced Features Multi K Factors K Factor E Eb
21. across the cover in the slots provided and rotate the cover counterclockwise until it comes free from the enclosure 4 Install any required cable clamps in the appropriate conduit holes around the side of the enclosure 5 Note the labels inside the rear cover to assist in wiring the power and option card connections Also Figure 9 on page 24 shows the rear cover option card labels for every available option card configuration Proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to make the desired wiring connections Option Card Connections Power Connections OPTION CARD WARNING DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE WORKING ON UNIT IS UNR Wiring Label Set Screw Inside View Outside View Figure 2 Rear Cover with Connection Labels 6 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 1 Wiring the Line Power The Model XGF868i may be ordered for operation with power inputs of 100 120 VAC 220 240 VAC or 12 28 VDC The label on the side of the electronics enclosure lists the meter s required line voltage and power rating The fuse size is listed in Chapter 4 Specifications Be sure to connect the meter only to the specified line voltage Note For compliance with the European Union s Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC this unit requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be mar
22. of direct sunlight 1 7 Making the Electrical Connections This section contains instructions for making all the necessary electrical connections to the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter Refer to Figure 10 on page 25 for a complete wiring diagram WARNING Refer to Installing GE Measurement amp Control Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters in a Potentially Hazardous Area at the rear of this manual for installation instructions Except for the power connector all electrical connectors are stored on their terminal blocks during shipment and may be removed from the enclosure for more convenient wiring Simply feed the cables through the conduit holes on the side of the enclosure attach the wires to the appropriate connectors and plug the connectors back onto their terminal blocks ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance Refer to Figure 2 on page 6 and prepare the Model XGF868i for wiring by completing the following steps DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 5 Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 Making the Electrical Connections cont WARNING Always disconnect the line power from the Model XGF868i before removing either the front cover or the rear cover This is especially important in a hazardous environment 1 Disconnect any existing power line from its source 2 Loosen the set screw on the rear cover 3 Place a rod or long screwdriver
23. option without entering unconfirmed data A and V enable users to view a specific measurement in the Key display setting or to scroll through a list of options letters and numbers 0 9 as well as the negative sign and decimal point in a menu lt and gt gt enable users to scroll to a specific option among choices in an option or to a character in a text entry When you power up the XGF868i the display first shows the model and software version GE XGF868i Y4DF STD 28 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 3 The XGF868i Enclosure Infrared Keypad cont The meter then starts to display measured parameters CH1 VEL El 10 00 Ft s To enter the Keypad Program press the Escape key followed by the Enter key and the Escape key again Each successive key must be entered within 10 seconds of the prior key As a guide in following the programming instructions in this chapter the relevant portions of the Model XGF8681 menu map have been reproduced in Figure 13 on page 39 Proceed to the following sections to enter data in the Channel or GLOBL menus IMPORTANT Jf the keypad has not been pressed for 10 minutes the XGF 868i exits the Keypad Program and returns to displaying measurements The meter retains any configuration changes that were confirmed with the Enter key and restarts as if the operator had completed the programming cycle
24. stops taking measurements 4 To restart measurement double click on the Pause Measurement entry and then on the Measure flow option The XGF868i resumes flow measurement 3 5 4a Procedure Options The Startup Guide is intended to provide only those instructions necessary to get the XGF8681 installed and operating By following the instructions in this chapter the Model XGF8681 can be set up to display the desired channel option and the desired measurement parameter using either the LCD display or PanaView To utilize the more advanced capabilities of the Model XGF868i refer to the Programming Manual and or the Service Manual for the instrument Also refer to the PanaView User s Manual for instructions on using the PanaView software with the XGF8681 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 51 Chapter 3 Operation no content intended for this page 52 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 4 Specifications Chapter 4 Specifications 4 1 General Specifications The general specifications for the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter are as follows 4 1 1 Hardware Configuration 4 1 1a Enclosures Standard Epoxy coasted aluminum Type 4X IP66 Class I Division 1 Groups B C D Flameproof ISSePO7ATEX015 II 2 G Ex d IIC T5 40 C to 65 C 112 G Ex d HIC T6 40 C to 40 C IECEx FMG12 0011X 20 C to 60 C Ex d IIC T6 Gb IP66 Optional Stainless steel 4 1 1b Physical Size 8 2 in long x 6 6
25. the supplied coaxial cables with BNC to flying lead connectors or equivalent cables route the cables through one of the conduit holes in the electronics enclosure and connect the preamplifier to terminal block J3 Secure the cable clamp Note The RED cable leads are the SIG leads and the BLACK cable leads are the RTN leads ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance 4 Repeat steps 3 5 to connect the CH2 transducers to terminal block J4 in the electronics enclosure It is not required that both channels of a 2 Channel unit be connected 5 If wiring of the unit has been completed reinstall the rear cover on the enclosure and tighten the set screw Note A channel must be activated before it can begin taking measurements See Chapter 2 Initial Setup for instructions Proceed to the next section to continue the initial wiring of the unit DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 9 Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 3 Wiring Std 0 4 20 mA Analog Outputs The standard configuration of the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter includes two isolated 0 4 20 mA analog outputs designated as outputs 1 and 2 Connections to these outputs may be made with standard twisted pair wiring but the current loop impedance for these circuits must not exceed 600 ohms To wire the analog outputs complete the following steps 1 Disconnect the main power and re
26. the warranty period is e one year from delivery for electronic or mechanical failures one year from delivery for sensor shelf life If GE Sensing 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 Sensing 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 Return Policy Ifa GE Sensing instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE Sensing 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 Sensing will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER RAN and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided 2 IfGE Sensing 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 Sensing will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction Then one of the following courses of action will then
27. zap FLOW DOWNSTREAM Co Cape COAXIAL CABLES BNC TO BNC TRANSDUCER REF ONLY CHANNEL 1 SUPPLIED BY GE 10 FOOT REF ONLY LOCATED IN METER 03 FLYING LEAD TO BNC COAX CABLES 4 2000 1 UP TO 1000 FEET SUPPLIED BY GE Figure 10 Transducer amp Preamplifier Wiring Diagram PREAMPLIFIER SUPPLIED BY GE DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 25 Chapter 1 Installation SUO JDBUUOD A90 8 DUJWJSL d1 SNAGOW Pub sngpjaly UONDPUNOJ J9UJSYIZ L SANBIY DOOOOOOOOOO Dd O_O O Oo RJ45 ETHERNET NLU 135384 AYOLOVA O N IWNOILdO GT1SIHS gt LAN SNga7Tals LAN SNgatTals TB6 DOoocojooood VOOYOGCY OY DOOOOOOOOCOO d
28. 2 56 Digital Communications Standard RS232 serial port for PC Terminal or Printer RS485 MODBUS Communications MODBUS TCP Ethernet Foundation Fieldbus 4 2 5c Analog Outputs built in Two isolated 0 4 20 mA analog outputs 600 Q maximum load 4 2 5d Option Cards Optional Inputs Outputs of the following types may be added 1 Analog Inputs two or four isolated 0 4 20 mA inputs 24 V loop power 2 RTD Inputs two or four isolated 3 wire RTD inputs Span 148 to 662 F 100 to 350 C Inputs of the following types may be used a Temp from 40 to 500 F 40 to 260 C b Pressure from 0 3 000 psig 3 Analog Outputs two isolated 0 4 20 mA analog outputs 1000 2 maximum load 4 Totalizer Frequency Outputs two or four optically isolated pulse or frequency outputs 100 VDC 3 A 1 W 10 kHz max Totalizer Mode one pulse per defined unit of parameter e g 1 pulse gal Frequency Mode pulse frequency proportional to magnitude of parameter e g 10 Hz 1 gal min Note The above optional inputs outputs are available only in specific combinations Consult the factory or see Table 12 on page 61 for details DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 55 Chapter 4 Specifications 4 2 6 Preamplifier Inline preamplifier for long cable lengths or attenuating installations operating temperature 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C 4 3 Flow Transducer Specifications The ultrasonic flow transducer specificat
29. 2 6 0c Selecting Totalizer Units 1 Scroll to the desired Totalizer Units for the totalized flow rate display and press Enter Available units are listed in Table 6 2 Scroll to the desired number of Tot Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow rate display and press Enter 3 Do one of the following e If MASS FLOW is ON proceed to Selecting Mass Flow Units on page 35 e If MASS FLOW is OFF the meter returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Proceed to Entering Transducer and Pipe Parameters on page 35 Note To activate mass flow see Activating Mass Flow in Chapter 1 of the Programming Manual 34 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 6 0d Selecting Mass Flow Units 1 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow units for the flow rate display and press Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at the System Units prompt See Table 7 Table 7 Available Mass Flow Units English LB Pounds Kilograms KLB Thousands of LB Metric Tons 1000 KG MMLB Millions of LB Tons 2000 LB 2 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow Time units for the mass flow rate display and press Enter 3 Scroll to the desired number of Mdot Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display and press Enter 4 Scroll to the desired Mass Totalizer units for the totalized mass flow rate display and pr
30. AI 6 ALL DIMENSIONS REFERENCE 08 Al HI E HAR OUTC 24V INPUTC INPUT D RTN OUT D 24V INPUT D INPUT C RTN 17 HART OI INPU OUT 09 OUT C 24V INPUT C C RIN 424V INPU TD D RIN Ol 18 F F HH Figure 9 Option Card Connection Labels ref dwg 442 615 24 Chapter 1 Installation ec BLOCK WIRING DETAIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE INPUTS REF ONLY REMOTE PRE AMP WITH TRANSFORMER With External Power Supply EXPLOSION PROOF ENCLOSURE TWO CHANNEL 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY 4 6993 1 TRANSDUCER REF ONLY Analog Input Transmitter Sensor INPUT RTN O INPUT FLYING LEAD TO BNC COAX CABLES 24V UP TO 1000 FEET SUPPLIED BY GE Analog Input Transmitter INPUT RTN INPUT TA OUT Sensor COAXIAL CABLES BNC TO BNC 24v cn O SUPPLIED BY GE 10 FOOT PREAMPLIFIER SUPPLIED BY GE With Internal Power Supply ELECTRONICS TERMINAL BLOCK CHANNEL 2 REF ONLY REMOTE PRE AMP WITH TRANSFORMER EXPLOSION PROOF ENCLOSURE PIPE REF ONLY BONO ONE CHANNEL FLYING LEAD TO BNC COAX CABLES a UPSTREAM UP TO 1000 FEET TRANSDUCER REF ONLY SUPPLIED BY GE
31. C The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration Visit http www ge mcs com environment weee htm for take back instructions and more information about this initiative iv DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Contents Chapter 1 Installation A O a e CS Se Ee 1 T2 API td it hs ie 1 3 O a le ad entes la sted oe ce hed teu 2 LIE ES ECOS LA e e ee tee heat 2 a a A TER OO 2 a loas Ple o AAA A tet he E A NN 2 A A Or Rm AE A 3 1 3 5 Temperature and Pressure Transit RA SE oe a n 3 No ps Caples ma te iu Sneed ints edchaw wield eG ead abet US ea oy ended qeaeegs ua A A rane es 3 Ms a A y s qraatecaina ie stew wa ain WR blew bade ea ee ARE iE aie BRA SEAS BRO 4 1 5 Installing Temperature and Pressure Transmitters resorte ita Geb doy eS 4 1 6 Mounting the XGF868i Electronics Enclosure a rnrn bis 5 sf Making the Ele
32. GE Measurement Control Flow DigitalFlow XGF868i Panametrics Flare Gas Flow Transmitter 2 Channel Startup Guide i a 910 198U Rev A1 imagination at work October 2012 DigitalFlow XGF868i Panametrics Flare Gas Flow Transmitter 2 Channel Startup Guide 910 198U Rev A1 October 2012 WWW ge Mcs com 2012 General Electric Company All rights reserved Technical content subject to change without notice no content intended for this page Preface Information Paragraphs e Note paragraphs provide information that provides a deeper understanding of the situation but is not essential to the proper completion of the instructions Important paragraphs provide information that emphasizes instructions that are essential to proper setup of the equipment Failure to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable performance e Caution paragraphs provide information that alerts the operator to a hazardous situation that can cause damage to property or equipment e Warning paragraphs provide information that alerts the operator to a hazardous situation that can cause injury to g paragraphs p p Jury personnel Cautionary information is also included when applicable Safety Issues WARNING Itis the responsibility of the user to make sure all local county state and national codes regulations rules and laws related to safety and safe operating conditions are met for each installation
33. Mei Domina 30 SODMICHUS s 223 55 65 hietaa o hs ES sews 30 Global Menu ECD Option s id doarste ie fen aaa we eta 45 Global System Data Mass Flow Units nis ci ca ook tad akan 32 Totaliz r Units copiada Std eee fos ee ek 31 GLOBL Mente ssns wean nod eda Soha eee es 30 GLOBL SYSTM Submenu 055 30 T O Global Submenu ECD Option ng ft oa ges spa ied hea nae eee 45 Infrared Keypad Using omnia Vice eras 28 Initial Setup Data EA 63 Minimum Required 4 405036 dios 27 Input Voltage cso csaa ee eens 7 Installation Site Considerations asad n gamed a pati 2 Unpackihps ma a a 1 69 Index Internal Test tr da ias Keypad Program Entering rres ia e aa ae a a o Exiting 1fUnused oooooccococoooomoo o LCD Option KV Input Selection o ooo ooooooooooooo LCD Option aeri a aaar aeia eee eee eens Left Arrow Key 0 0 cece cece eee eee Lightning Protector Connecting Liquid Crystal Display Transmitter Setting UDe vercion eee al Waa eaters Bae a LVD Statement o iarsi ae e i ia ia aa a e aas Mass Flow Data Entering Mass Flow Wits acess pesada pde puscitlas Menus Output 0 0 20 eee eee ee eee MODBUS ts eis ik a Bae Ee i ha a MODBUS TCP Wirid8 oooooo o o Multiple Parameter Text DisplayS Multiple Text Windows 0055 Option Cards Analog Inputs Analog Outputs 0 000 eee eee RED Inputs taste tds
34. OWER INPUT Pin Description Figure 8 FGA 31Model XGF868i Wiring Diagram 1 Line Positive 2 Line Negative 3 No Connection AC POWER INPUT Pin Description 1 Line Power 2 Line Neutral 3 Earth Ground 23 eEeer eee bee ee 90 01 AA HH 10 OR 19 HARTIRI DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 02 FF TT FT CT CF 11 AR HR 20 A GATE HART 03 FO TO CO 12 11 04 FA FH TA TH CA CH 05 CI TI Fl 06 CR FR TR 07 CIR 21 ERI 22 ORI Chapter 1 Installation 14 IR 15 FHII 16 HART NOTES 1 MATERIAL 003 THK REF MYLAR WITH REVERSE SCREENING AND 3M 467MP OR EQUIVALENT ADHESIVE BACKING 2 MARKINGS BACKGROUND WHITE ALL MARKINGS PROCESS BLACK C 3 ALL COLORS PER PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM 4 ALL DIMENSIONS PER 01 5 ARTWORK CREATED IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR FILE 442 615_N
35. Scroll to the appropriate choice to indicate whether you want Reynolds Correction and press Enter e If Offis selected go to Step 12 e If On is selected the program asks for the Kinematic Viscosity Use the arrow keys to enter the desired value and press Enter 12 Use the arrow keys to enter a value for the flow Calibration Factor and press Enter The default value is 1 00 but values between 0 50 and 2 0 may be entered 2 7 20 Procedure Options After completing the above steps the XGF868i returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Press Escape twice to return to the meter display Then proceed to Chapter 3 Operation for instructions on taking measurements or refer to the Programming Manual for instructions on programming the Model XGF868i s advanced features DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 37 Chapter 2 Initial Setup no content intended for this page 38 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 2 Initial Setup Channel Status Esc Enter Esc Keypad Program for 2 Channel meter only CH2 SYSTM 1 CH meter Site Status Off rst J Skan Measure Mode Only J Skan Measure Channel Label Site Channel Message Volumetric Units English y Metric cF umacr acm kacm cF mmscr scm kscm Mass Flow Units Mass Flow ON English Metric
36. Units on page 32 e If MASS FLOW is OFF the meter returns to the Global PROGRAM window Press Escape twice and proceed to Chapter 3 Operation or the Programming Manual Note To activate mass flow see Activating Mass Flow in Chapter 1 of the Programming Manual The following prompts appear only if mass flow is activated for both channels DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 31 Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 4 1c Selecting Mass Flow Units 1 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow units for the flow rate display and press Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at the System Units screen See Table 5 Table 5 Available Mass Flow Units English LB Pounds Kilograms KLB Thousands of LB Metric Tons 1000 KG MMLB Millions of LB Tons 2000 LB 2 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow Time units for the mass flow rate display from seconds to days and press Enter 3 Scroll to the desired number of Mdot Dec Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display and press Enter 4 Scroll to the desired Mass Totalizer units for the totalized mass flow rate display and press Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at the System Units prompt 5 Scroll to the desired number of Mass Dec Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display and press Enter 6 Enter the Mo
37. ates with the XGF8681 via its RS232 serial port PanaView supplements basic XGF868i functions with several additional capabilities With PanaView you can e load and save site file data e create and save graph and log files e display text output and graphs of live measurement data create custom templates for displaying text graph and log data e interface with multiple GE instruments This chapter focuses on programming via the infrared keypad For information on programming the XGF8681 via PanaView refer to Appendix C of the Programming Manual DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 27 Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 3 The XGF868i Enclosure Infrared Keypad The window at the top of the XGF8681 enclosure includes the components shown in Figure 12 Ne A O DigitalFlow w 45 Panametrics XGF868i Gas Flow Transmitter T P N O IS UVR TR SV Figure 12 Enclosure Window IMPORTANT The XGF 868i 5 infrared keypad enables programming of the instrument through the glass faceplate without removing the cover Thus all programming procedures may be performed while the unit is installed in a hazardous area Six keys on the infrared keypad enable users to program the XGF868i e Enter confirms choice of a specific option and data entry within the option Escape allows users to exit from a specific
38. be taken e 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 Sensing 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 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 73 Warranty no content intended for this page 74 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide HAZARDOUS AREA Measurement Control INSTALLATION Installing GE Measurement amp Control Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters in a Potentially Hazardous Area When installing this apparatus in a potentially hazardous area the following requirements must be met The installation shall comply with IEC 60079 14 Apparatus Markings Ex d IIC T6 Gb Supply connection wiring shall be rated at least 10 C above rated ambient temperature of 60 C Cable entries are 3 4 NPT Certificate Number IECEXFMG12 0011X Complies with IEC 60079 0 2011 and IEC 60079 1 2007 Manufacturer GE Infrastructure Sensing Billerica MA The certification covers the following GE product types XMT868 XMT868i XGF868 XGF868i XGN868 XGN868i XGS868 XGS868i XGM868 XGM868i IGM878 amp IGM878i This apparatus is equipment category 2 and may be employed in Zones 1 and 2 It may not be empl
39. c pressure press Enter and proceed to Step 7 7 Do one of the following e For a single channel XGF868i the program returns to the Global PROGRAM menu e For a 2 channel meter proceed to the next page 30 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 4 1a Selecting Volumetric Units 1 Scroll to the desired Volumetric Units for the flow rate display and press Enter Table 4 lists the available volumetric units Table 4 Available Volumetric Totalizer Units English ACF Actual Cubic Feet ACM Actual Cubic Meters KACF Thousands of ACF KACM Thousands of ACM MMACF Millions of ACF MMACM Millions of ACM SCF Standard Cubic Feet SCM Standard Cubic Meters KSCF Thousands of SCF KSCM Thousands of SCM MMSCF Millions of SCF MMSCM Millions of SCM 2 Scroll to the desired unit of Volumetric Time from seconds to days and press Enter 3 Scroll to the desired number of Vol Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow display and press Enter 2 4 16 Selecting Totalizer Units 4 Scroll to the desired Totalizer Units for the flow rate display and press Enter Available units are listed in Table 4 5 Scroll to the desired number of Tot Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow rate display and press Enter 6 Do one of the following e If MASS FLOW is ON proceed to Selecting Mass Flow
40. ctrical a aeres naa a O O rd pies te 9 5 LALWA the A e E AA EE E T EEE TOA A EEEE E oe E E GE 7 A R Ao Ma AAA EE E E E N IA 8 1 7 3 Wiring Std 0 4 20 mA Analog Outputs n a ds da dnd 10 AA TNe Seria PORN E E E Sob E E AE ESE 11 U7 oA IPM the Option Cards in e a e de RAE E ar e tere a 13 Chapter 2 Initial Setup Zid APOCO tio rr o ri Ai ia att 27 22 Programming Methods it A AL A A ei 27 2 3 The XGF868i Enclosure Infrared Keypad rs 28 2 4 Entering Data inthe Global Menu erea o o o A cra 30 2 4 1 Entering Global System e E EE 30 25 oo A A e E aed cyan lt otc died ance Wt iad 33 2 6 Entering System Data for the Channel a e ed do rrn 34 2 7 Entering Transducer and Pipe POr a e e rrn 35 en eS peci l TrORSdUCET S a sd lo dee De deta a ade tdo 36 ARA A A A 36 Chapter 3 Operation SL O A O a A A A E sd 41 HL PON Ur a A E A A E rd Ze cess a 42 33 TRS DIS a tilo daa Cota lee Ciao led 43 Sn The OptiondlPandView DIS la er dence buns daa iio dond a 44 EA e S A A NA A 45 SRAM Me LED aa 45 3 5 2Using the LEO ISP ern e a e a E e a a cid fal ea 47 3 5 3 PONI Bo AA O A ht Dat el A te Pay tial eae 48 AROS O MASA A aaa RE RGN atone ek napa Ran daw Ra eRe 51 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide v Contents Chapter 4 Specifications 4 1 General Specifications e Sete 4 1 1 Hardware conque id ATP Environmental ssia E 4 1 3 Velocity ACCULOCY n dice lo dd da ALA Velocity RINGE esee aN he E EA 41 5 Ranged Bity A A A 41 6 RepeataB
41. ded for this page 66 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Appendix C Measuring P and L Dimensions Appendix C Measuring P and L Dimensions C 1 Introduction When programming the PIPE menu in the Model XGF868i s User Program the path length P and the axial dimension L must be entered These parameters are determined by measurements on the actual transducer installation with P equal to the face to face distance between the transducers and L equal to the axial distance between the centers of the transducer faces The accuracy of the programmed P and L values is critical to precise flow rate measurements If GE supplies the flowcell for the system the correct values will be included in the documentation supplied with the system For transducers installed on an existing pipe see Figure 20 on page 68 P and L must be measured at the site This appendix provides instructions for properly determining these dimensions C 2 Measuring PandL Whenever possible physically measure the face to face distance P and the axial distance L between the centers of the flat faces of the transducers Refer to Figure 20 on page 68 for an illustration of the proper distances to measure in a typical installation In some situations only one of the required distances can be directly measured When this happens a knowledge of the installation angle 0 of the transducers permits the second distance to be calculated from Equation C 1 cos C 1
42. e dig a pit around the pipe to facilitate installation of the transducers 1 3 3 Transducer Location For a given fluid and pipe the Model XGF868i s accuracy depends primarily on the location and alignment of the transducers In addition to accessibility when planning for transducer location adhere to the following guidelines 1 Locate the transducers so that there are at least 20 pipe diameters of straight undisturbed flow upstream and 10 pipe diameters of straight undisturbed flow downstream from the measurement point To ensure undisturbed flow avoid sources of turbulence in the fluid such as valves flanges expansions and elbows and dips or low spots in which condensed liquid may collect 2 Because condensate or sediment at the bottom of the pipe may cause attenuation of the ultrasonic signal locate the transducers on the side of a horizontal pipe when possible If limited pipe access necessitates top mounted transducers and the sound beam path includes a reflection shift the transducers to at least 10 off top dead center This will minimize the influence of any sediment on the reflected ultrasonic signals 2 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 3 4 Cable Lengths Locate the electronics enclosure as close as possible to the flowcell transducers preferably directly on the flowcell However the factory can supply transducer cables up to 1 000 ft 300 m in length for remote location of the elec
43. e Model XGF 868i are calibrated at the factory prior to shipment If it becomes necessary to recalibrate any of the inputs and or outputs see Chapter 1 Calibration of the Service Manual for instructions WARNING To ensure the safe operation of the Model XGF868i it must be installed and operated as described in this manual In addition be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for the installation of electrical equipment DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 41 Chapter 3 Operation 3 2 Powering Up Because the Model XGF8681 does not have an ON OFF switch 1t will power up as soon as the connected power source is energized Note For compliance with the European Union s Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC this unit requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the Model XGF868i There are three methods for obtaining readings from the XGF868i e Built in LCD display e PanaView software on a computer e Device to read the XGF8681 s analog output At least one of the above display options must be installed in order to obtain flow rate readings from the meter Immediately upon power up the software version display appears Then the meter performs a series of internal checks which take about 45 seconds prior to displaying the flow rate data Note Ifthe
44. e XGF868i 44 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 3 Operation 3 5 Taking Measurements The Model XGF868i is capable of displaying several different variables in a variety of formats However this manual will discuss only the basic measurement displays using the LCD display or the PanaView display Refer to Chapter 2 Displaying Data in the Programming Manual for instructions on setting up alternate choices Also refer to the Programming Manual and or the PanaView User s Manual to use PanaView or the analog outputs to obtain the flow rate data 3 5 1 Programming the LCD Note When you first initialize the XGF8681i the number of LCD parameters is set to OFF You must program the LCD to display any measured parameters Through the Keypad Program you can program the LCD display to display up to four variables in sequence Complete the following steps to program the LCD display Power up the XGF8681 and wait until 1t has initialized Press Escapel Enter Escape In the Keypad Program window scroll to PROG and press Enter In the PROG menu scroll to GLOBL and press Enter Scroll to 1 O and press Enter Scroll to LCD and press Enter AN OO E RS The window now asks for the of LCD Parameters Scroll to the desired number from OFF through 1 4 and KEY and press Enter The OFF setting switches the measurement display off while the KEY setting enables users to change the measurement display via the a
45. e and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the Model XGF868i Designation Description J1 RS232 RS485 4 20 OUTPUT Pin J5 MODBUS CONNECTION 1 Designation MODBUS MODBUS N C Nameplate Designation TX RS485 RX RS485 COM SHLD CTS DTR Description Transmit Description Receive Ground Clear To Send Data Terminal Ready Power Cable Inlet Conduit Hole 1 of 7 Protective Conductor Terminal Grounding Jumper NOTE Enclosure is shown from the rear with the rear cover removed PY Mounting Boss J4 CH2 TRANSDUCER CONNECTION optional J3 CH1 TRANSDUCER CONNECTION Designation Description Designation Description CH2UP Upstream Transducer SIG CH1UP Upstream Transducer SIG CH2RTN Upstream Transducer Analog RTN CH1RTN Upstream Transducer Analog RTN CH2RTN Downstream Transducer Analog RTN CH1RTN Downstream Transducer Analog RTN CH2DN Downstream Transducer SIG CH1DN Downstream Transducer SIG DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide AOUT B 4 20 Output 2 RTN AOUT B 4 20 Output 2 SIG AOUT A 4 20 Output 1 RTN O WOINI IO AIAI OIN AOUT A 4 20 Output 1 SIG DC P
46. e upstream Displays Measure transit time downstream Displays Measure Delta T gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt z z z z z z z z z Z z z gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt z z z z z z z z z z z Displays the instantaneous velocity tavailable only if Burst Mode S M 3 5 1 Programming the LCD cont Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the GLOBL SYSTM menu earlier in this section Also when differences in one channel s programming invalidate an output previously chosen for the other the measurement defaults to the nearest selectable item in the parameter list The previous two prompts repeat until all of the specified of LCD Parameters have been set up When all of the display parameters have been set up the meter returns to the Global I O window To leave the Keypad Program press the Escape key three times After leaving the Keypad Program the XGF8681 will reset itself and will begin to display the parameters specified in this section If more than one parameter was set up each of the parameters will be displayed in sequence with a pause of several seconds between display changes 3 5 2 Using the LCD Display To use the programmed LCD display for obtaining flow rate data simply power on the XGF8681 as described earlier in this chapter Then read the flo
47. ements of the ATEX Directive 94 9 EC using earlier harmonized standards a subsequent review has determined that technical knowledge is unaffected by the current harmonized standards listed above fi A Aud Billerica 2012 Issued Mr Gary Kozinski Certification Standards Lead Engineer NS CE TUV Customer Support Centers U S A The Boston Center 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 U S A Tel 800 833 9438 toll free 978 437 1000 E mail sensing ge com Ireland Sensing House Shannon Free Zone East Shannon County Clare Ireland Tel 353 0 61 470291 E mail gesensingsnnservices ge com An ISO 9001 2000 Certified Company www ge mcs com en about_us quality html www ge mcs com 2012 General Electric Company All rights reserved Technical content subject to change without notice 910 198U Rev Al
48. ess Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at the System Units prompt 5 Scroll to the desired number of Mass Dec Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display and press Enter After completing the above steps the XGF868i returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Proceed to the next section to program transducer and pipe parameters 2 7 Entering Transducer and Pipe Parameters Enter the transducer and pipe parameters via the PIPE submenu 1 From the Channel PROGRAM menu scroll to the PIPE option and press Enter 2 The first prompt asks for the Transducer Number e For a standard transducer use the arrow keys to enter the number engraved on the transducer head and press Enter e Ifthere is no number engraved on the transducer head press the right arrow key to scroll to the STD option and use the up and down arrow keys to change to SPEC Then use the arrow keys to enter an assigned number from 91 to 99 and press Enter IMPORTANT Special transducers which have no engraved number on the head are rarely used Examine the transducer head carefully for a number e Ifyou entered the number for a standard transducer proceed to the Pipe OD prompt in step 5 e Ifyou entered the number for a special transducer proceed to step 3 on the next page DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 35 Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 7 1 Special Transd
49. eters 6 Use the arrow keys to enter the known Pipe Wall Thickness in inches or mm and press Enter If the pipe wall thickness is not available look up the value in a table of standard pipe size data which can be found in the Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data manual 914 004 36 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 7 2a Path and Axial Lengths 7 To enter the Path Length a Use the gt arrow key to highlight the path length unit type at the right of the screen Then use the A and V arrow keys to scroll to the desired unit type b Use the lt arrow key to return to the numeric entry on the left and enter the path length of the ultrasonic signal Press Enter Note Ifa spoolpiece was ordered with the meter the transducer signal path length P and the transducer signal axial length L are engraved on the flowcell and or are included in the documentation supplied with the meter For on site transducer installations refer to Appendix C Measuring P and L Dimensions 8 Inthe same manner enter the appropriate Axial Length L unit type and axial length of the ultrasonic signal and press Enter 9 Scroll to the desired Fluid Type and press Enter Then do one of the following e If OTHER was selected proceed to Step 10 e If AIR was selected proceed to Step 11 10 Use the arrow keys to enter the Fluid Soundspeed in feet per second in the gas to be measured and press Enter 11
50. ility ssie ai a o N 4 2 Electrical Specifications ori 4 2 1 Power Supply o a 4 2 2 Power Consumption 000 ccc cece eee eee 4 23 Operating MOUC Sch enar i tte 4 2 4 European COMpliAnce s asunsa arrana nrnna 4 2 5 Input Output Specifications ooooooocoooo 4 26 Preamplifier n e A RC 4 3 Flow Transducer Specifications o oooooooooooo o A O A E E E eae 4 3 2 Area Classifications ice a ga ee ease 44 Flowcell Specifications e ear ke HATS 1E ee ee eee e ie ALEA a ee me ee 4 4 3 Pipe Size amp Materials 0 0 ccc eee cece eee Appendix A CE Mark Compliance AL Nodion pe ters oes leila ies oes ea ol ee ees deat oa Bice WINING asia Sects a ae etait Re rete Pl ate Ot lian etna atl Appendix B Data Records B 1 Available Option Canes a ot te re Sect lh de are B 2 Option Cards td ei Nhs tee ita keene BI Setup DM Anka dette ada nd Appendix C Measuring P and L Dimensions EL MM A nee es ae te toner ee er rer G2 Meas ing P and borreri era A A vi DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation Chapter 1 Installation 1 1 Introduction To ensure safe and reliable operation of the Model XGF868i Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter the system must be installed in accordance with the guidelines established by GE engineers Those guidelines which are explained in detail in this chapter include the following specific topics e Unpacking the Model XGF8681 system e Selecting sui
51. in diameter 208 x 168 mm Weight Al 10 lb 4 5 kg SS 30 lb 13 6 kg 4 1 2 Environmental 41 2a Operating Temperature 40 to 140 F 440 to 60 C 4 1 26 Storage Temperature 67 to 167 F 55 to 75 C 4 1 3 Velocity Accuracy 413a of Reading e 1 5 to 4 of reading typical Two Path e 2 0 to 5 of reading typical One Path DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 53 Chapter 4 Specifications 4 1 4 Velocity Range e High Flow Range 1 to 394 ft s 0 3 to 120 m s e Low Flow Range 0 1 to 1 0 ft s 0 03 to 0 3 m s 4 1 5 Rangeability 4000 1 4 1 6 Repeatability High Flow Range e One Path 0 5 to 1 0 e Two Path 0 35 to 0 75 Low Flow Range e One Path 5 to 6 e Two Path 3 5 to 4 0 4 2 Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications for the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter are as follows 4 2 1 Power Supply 42 1a Options Standard 95 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 Optional 12 to 28 VDC 5 4 2 2 Power Consumption 20 W maximum 4 2 3 Operating Mode Correlation Transit Time flow measurement 4 2 4 European Compliance See the CE Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual 54 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 4 Specifications 4 2 5 Input Output Specifications 4 2 5a Digital Display 2 line x 16 character software configurable LCD display with LED backlight 4
52. ion card in Slot 1 and one in Slot 2 The available configurations are listed in Table 12 Card 1473 02 1473 14 1473 06 1473 15 Slot Table 12 Option Card Configurations Configuration Ol 2 Current Inputs OR 1 RTD Input 1 Current Input FI 2 Current Inputs 2 Frequency Outputs FR FRI 2 Frequency Outputs 1 RTD Input 1 Current Input 1345 04 1658 1477 03 1477 01 1475 01 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Modbus Communications Protocol HART Communication MODBUS TCP IP Ethernet Foundation Fieldbus 61 Appendix B Data Records B 2 Option Cards Installed Whenever an option card is installed or changed in the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter record the type of card and any additional setup information in the appropriate row of Table 13 Table 13 Option Cards Installed Type of Option Card Additional Setup Information Analog Outputs A B 62 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Appendix B Data Records B 3 Setup Data After the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter has been installed setup data must be entered via the User Program prior to operation Record that information in Table 14 Table 14 Setup Data General Information Model Serial Software Vers Setup Date Channel Status Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel Status Off Channel Status Off Measure Mode Skan Measure Mode Skan Channel
53. ion that pops up in the context menu Note After resizing or removing any of the multiple text screens the default tiled layout may be restored by opening the Window menu see the PanaView User s Manual and clicking on the Tile Output Displays option 3 5 36 Displaying Multiple Text Windows The procedures for displaying one or more process parameters in a single Text Display window may be repeated to open multiple Text Display windows To do so proceed as follows 1 To open another Text Display window and display the desired process parameter s in the new window repeat the steps in PanaView Display 2 Arrange the multiple Text Display windows as desired via the Window menu see the Pana View User s Manual 50 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 3 Operation 3 5 4 Pausing Measurement On occasion it might become necessary for the XGF868i to stop taking measurements Through PanaView you can direct the XGF8681 to pause measurements without cutting off power from the meter 1 From the meter tree in the New Meter Browser click on the XGF868i entry 2 Expand the Edit Functions option and double click on the Pause Measurement entry A window opens similar to Figure 19 w PAUSE MEASUREMENT p PAUSE Measure flow Stop measurement Previous Item Next Item Figure 19 The Pause Measurement Window 3 To pause current measurements double click on the Stop measurement option The window closes and the XGF868i
54. ions for the Model XGF868i flow transmitter are as follows 4 3 1 Physical 43 1a Type Standard T5 and T17 4 3 16 Temperature Range Standard 49 to 248 45 to 120 C Optional overall 364 to 536 F 220 to 280 C 43 1c Pressure Range Standard 2 psig to 1500 psig 87 6 to 10300 kPa 43 1d Materials Standard Titanium Optional Monel or Hastelloy alloys 4 3 1e Cable Type and Length Standard One Pair of RG62 A U coaxial of length 3m 10 ft and one pair RG62 A U coaxial of lengths from 3m 10 ft to 330m 1000 ft maximum e Optional flame retardant armored cable cable glands 4 3 2 Area Classifications e Standard General purpose e Optional Weatherproof Type 4X IP66 e Optional Explosion proof Class 1 Division 1 Groups B C amp D e Optional Flameproof 112 G Ex d IIC T6 T2 56 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 4 Specifications 4 4 Flowcell Specifications The flowcell specifications for the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter are as follows 4 4 1 Spoolpiece 44 1a Process Connections Flanged welded optional 4 4 16 Transducer Connections 1 1 2 in 300 lb RF flange 600 lb PanaPort 4 4 2 Cold Tap 442a Process Connections NA 4 4 26 Transducer Connections PanaPort cold tap kit Optional ANSI flanged 150 Ib to 1500 lb 4 4 3 Pipe Size Materials 443a Pipe OD 14 in to 120 in 350 to 3000 mm NB ANSI 4 4 36 Materials All metals Cons
55. it time Displays the transit time difference between the upstream and downstream signals Displays the total K factor PEAK Displays the percentage of peak set to 50 by default Qup Displays the signal quality for the upstream transducer 400 to 400 Qdown Displays the signal quality for the downstream transducer 400 to 400 Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the upstream transducer lt 19 or gt 29 AMPup Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the downstream AMPON transducer lt 19 or gt 29 Displays the AGC DAC count for the upstream gain setting CNTup N A 46 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 3 Operation Table 10 Available Measurement Parameters cont Option Bar Description Displays the AGC DAC count for downstream gain setting N A N A Displays signal peaks for the upstream transducer 100 2300 lt 100 or gt 2300 Displays signal peaks for the downstream transducer 100 2300 lt 100 or gt 2300 Z P z Displays the gas temperature from 0 4 20 mA input Z Displays the gas pressure from 0 4 20 mA input Displays the molecular weight Displays the compressibility Displays actual volumetric flow Displays standard volumetric flow Displays Skan transit time upstream Displays Skan transit time downstream Displays Skan Delta T Displays Measure transit tim
56. ked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the Model XGF868i Refer to Figure 8 on page 23 to locate terminal block TB5 and connect the line power as follows WARNING Improper connection of the line power leads or connecting the meter to the incorrect line voltage may damage the unit It may also result in hazardous voltages at the flowcell and associated piping as well as within the electronics enclosure 1 Prepare the line power leads by trimming the line and neutral AC power leads or the positive and negative DC power leads to a length 0 5 in 1 cm shorter than the ground lead This ensures that the ground lead is the last to detach if the power cable is forcibly disconnected from the meter 2 Install a suitable cable clamp in the conduit hole indicated in Figure 8 on page 23 If possible avoid using the other conduit holes for this purpose to minimize any interference in the circuitry from the AC power line ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance 3 Strip 1 4 in of insulation from the end of each of the three power line leads 4 Route the cable through the conduit hole and connect the line power leads to terminal block TBS using the pin number assignments shown in Figure 8 on page 23 5 Leaving a bit of slack secure the power line with the cable clamp WARNING Make sure both cover
57. lecular Weight Mw and press Enter 7 After completing the above steps the XGF868i returns to the Global PROGRAM window Press Escape and scroll to CH1 or CH2 to continue setup programming 32 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 5 Activating a Channel The Channelx ACTIV submenu permits selection of the desired measurement method In addition it is used to activate deactivate one or both of the channels in a 2 Channel Model XGF868i To access the Channelx ACTIV submenu 1 From the Keypad Program scroll to CH1 or CH2 and press Enter 2 In the Channel PROGRAM menu scroll to ACTIV and press Enter 3 Scroll to Burst to activate the channel path and press Enter 4 Scroll to one of the measurement methods described below and press Enter e Skan Only is the preferred technique for locating the acoustic signal and for high velocity measurements It is more robust in a noisy environment than the Measure technique e Skan Measure is the preferred technique to use for low velocity measurements If Skan Only is selected at the above prompt the meter uses this technique exclusively However if Skan Measure is selected the meter uses Skan Only to find the acoustic signal and then tries to use the Skan Measure technique for the actual measurement After completing the above step the meter returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Proceed to the next section to continue programming your meter
58. log Inputs Option Card Connecting vada ad 14 Pin Assignments axis a 14 A O O AE 14 Analog Outputs Slot 0 Come va E Aaa S 10 Analog Outputs Option Card Connecting citen dt dalla bd 16 ATOW KEYS Ls A sis 28 Axial Dimension Measuring o 67 Axial a AAA G 37 C Cable Serial Ponte eitea ea iodo ae bos TE ee 12 e A iat e bane ned N 3 9 CE Mark Compliance mae 59 Channel Label 320i 3 tents da 34 Channel Message edicto taa 34 Channel System Data Accessing the Submenu ir a 34 Entering la Suse eeri hed a e pl 34 Mass Flow Units oia 35 Totalizer Units di 34 Volumetric Units a 0er e adic Hawes 34 Channel Activating 2 pia ao iD 33 ENT IA ae 47 ON TP cats Deia da 46 Connectors Electrical 5 D DELTA rie Shae Saree ok Se as Reentry 46 Display Data ra Henn ta 42 Down Arrow Key vic ieeaacidasaveeaed an 28 DI Mi ash ace Bo oe baba eed DA 47 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide DT Sian a id decane ewe dana bane Rata ua 47 E Electrical ComnectorS oooooooooooooo 5 Electronics Console Description se AA A AAA A 2 Mounting aia ei 5 O i sar ence treoir ae Guha ad 28 Error Codes out bi de 43 44 A A E oh a ate alae Re 28 Ethernet Wiring as a agit eda 18 F Flowcell Description sessir ae e a Da a oe wees 2 A AA artene eo aa Sabie i 4 Fluid Soundspeed ss chs hss dada Bee 37 Elida tna reta 37 Fluid Type Entering se scsoeiborbissrrrsant 37 A nenne nd a nr a 54 G Global
59. move the rear cover 2 Install the required cable clamp in the chosen conduit hole on the side of the electronics enclosure 3 Refer to Figure 8 on page 23 for the location of terminal block J1 and wire the analog outputs as shown Secure the cable clamp Note Analog outputs 1 and 2 in the wiring diagram correspond to analog outputs A and B in Slot 0 in the XGF 868i software ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance 4 Ifwiring of the unit has been completed reinstall the rear cover on the enclosure and tighten the set screw WARNING Make sure both covers with their o ring seals are installed and the set screws tightened before applying power in a hazardous environment Note Prior to use the analog outputs must be set up and calibrated See Chapter 1 Calibration of the Service Manual for detailed instructions Proceed to the next section to continue the initial wiring of the unit 10 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 4 Wiring the Serial Port The Model XGF8681 flowmeter is equipped with an RS232 or an RS485 serial interface An RS485 option is also available with MODBUS capability When the MODBUS option is present the XGF8681 may also have the standard RS232 serial interface The serial port is used to transmit stored data and displayed readings to a personal computer by connecting the meter
60. n to terminate data collection The Text Display window may be left open while other tasks are performed or it may be closed by clicking on the lower X control button at the far right of the menu bar IMPORTANT fyou click on the upper X control button at the far right of the PanaView title bar you will exit PanaView completely DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 49 Chapter 3 Operation 3 5 3a Displaying Multiple Process Parameters The procedure for displaying a single process parameter in a text screen may be repeated to simultaneously display multiple process parameters To do so proceed as follows 1 Display the first process parameter in a text screen as described in the previous section 2 Repeat Step 1 for any desired additional process parameters by double clicking on them in the PanaView network tree PanaView automatically tiles the multiple text screens in the right pane of the Text Display window as shown in Figure 18 j ES El Figure 18 Multiple Text Screens in the Text Display Window 3 As in any standard Windows application the multiple text screens may be resized by dragging their borders Also the individual panes within a parameter s text screen may be resized by dragging the borders within that text screen 4 To close an open text screen right click anywhere within that screen except in the title bar or the error section and click on the Remove opt
61. on 0 540 22 46 4064 a 67 Cables ct ith oie i aad a Mita dee lies cad ae 3 9 CONNSCHING Za pod wha ew ee es 9 Installation Angle 2 ci 67 o 2 oii acer na day seawall 2 Path Leoncio se sriseraias aa ates sd 67 Special Entering Number o ooo 36 Transmitter LCD Setting A O 45 See Temperature or Pressure Transmitter TM ad e Si 47 TA i Aen Stage ake Sethe a NS ee ORT 47 DAD Acs price A beak Goa lek pata GR 46 U Uipackine coisas wise es ake eee 1 Up Arow O A ee we A 28 V VEL daa e att eee ee eas 46 AA obo Gade na bate bagi wae S 47 Voltage Input iii bh hha gb wnat ad Wane doe 7 VOLUM 23 ahead 2 Glad ae ates 46 W WHO tl A a 73 Windows ISS 2 gn oleh od dad ibas il 50 A eA Sood Wah eters aa ee 50 Wiring CE Mark Compliance tas tele 59 Option Card 00 0 eee See Card Name Terminal Block See Block Name 71 Index no content intended for this page 72 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Warranty Warranty Each instrument manufactured by GE Sensing 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 Sensing Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was defective
62. onsiderations Because the relative location of the flowcell and the electronics enclosure is important use the guidelines in this section to plan the XGF8681 installation WARNING Before beginning installation please refer to Installing GE Measurement amp Control Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters in a Potentially Hazardous Area at the rear of this manual 1 3 1 Electronics Enclosure Location The standard Model XGF8681 electronics enclosure is a powder coated cast aluminum Type 7 4X explosion proof enclosure an optional stainless steel enclosure is available Typically the enclosure is mounted as close as possible to the transducers When choosing a site make sure the location permits easy access to the electronics enclosure for programming maintenance and service For compliance with the European Union s Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC this unit requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the Model XGFS86Si 1 3 2 Flowcell Location The pipeline flowcell consists of the flow rate transducers and any pressure and or temperature transducers employed as part of the flow measurement system Ideally choose a section of pipe with unlimited access to the flowcell for example a long stretch of pipe that is above ground However if the flowcell is to be mounted on an underground pip
63. option card includes two analog current inputs and two standard alarm relays 16 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 5g Wiring the MODBUS Option Card The MODBUS option card uses the RS485 standard for MODBUS communication The MODBUS card must be installed in Slot 2 The RS485 standard allows up to 32 nodes drivers and receivers on one multidrop network at distances up to 4 000 ft 1 200 m GE recommends using 24 gauge 24 AWG twisted pair wire with a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms and 120 ohm termination at each end of the communications line Note The MODBUS option card provides its own RS485 connections Thus the meter can have its serial port configured as RS232 and still provide RS485 MODBUS signals IMPORTANT Because the MODBUS option card uses pins 1 and 2 on terminal block J2 only those option cards that do not use these pins may be installed in Slot 1 while a MODBUS card is installed in Slot 2 Specifically only the option cards designated as OI and OR in Figure 9 on page 24 are compatible with the MODBUS option card To link the XGF8681 to the control system refer to Figure 5 1 Connect the MODBUS wire to pin 2 the inverting or negative connection 2 Connect the MODBUS wire to pin 1 the non inverting or positive connection 3 Pin 3 has no connection
64. oyed in a Zone 0 area This apparatus is certified for gas hazards only Enclosure Material Si 95 Mg 0 35 Mn 0 5 Al remainder This apparatus must be securely mounted using the mounting fixtures provided on the enclosure All covers are fitted with a locking device This device must be tightened after the cover is replaced so as to preserve the protection offered by the enclosure Modifications to the flameproof enclosure are not permitted Cable glands of an approved flameproof design are required These must be installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Where the cable glands are provided by GE Sensing the manufacturer s instructions as supplied to GE Sensing will be included in the documentation Connecting cable shall be mounted securely and protected from mechanical damage pulling and twisting Unused entries must be sealed using a certified threaded plug The apparatus should be de energized before opening If live working is necessary the apparatus may only be opened when the surrounding atmosphere is known to be safe Measures must be taken to ensure that it remains safe while the unit is open such as a system of hot work permits The apparatus uses standard printed circuit assemblies Always quote the apparatus serial number when ordering spares This flameproof apparatus is only designed to be installed in a potentially hazardous area This apparatus has not been designed for use in a safe area where i
65. rately manufactured pipe section matched to the existing pipe which contains ports for mounting the transducers This approach allows the transducers to be aligned and calibrated before inserting the spoolpiece into the pipeline Figure 1 below shows a typical Model XGF868i spoolpiece with a mounting bracket to hold the electronics enclosure For detailed instructions on installing the transducers and or spoolpiece refer to the supplied drawings and the enclosed GE Gas Transducer Installation Guide 916 049 1 5 Installing Temperature and Pressure Transmitters Optional temperature and pressure transmitters may be installed near the ultrasonic transducer ports as part of the flowcell Be sure to observe the siting requirements given earlier in this chapter These transmitters should send a 0 4 20 mA signal to the Model XGF868i In turn the Model XGF868i must be fitted with a suitable option card to process the signals and to provide the required 24 VDC power to the transmitters Any desired transmitters or sensors may be used but they must have an accuracy equal to 0 5 of the reading or better Note Resistive Thermal Devices RTDs are a good choice for measuring the temperature Typically a 1 2 or 3 4 NPT female threaded port is used to mount the transmitters on the flowcell If the pipeline is insulated the coupling may need to be extended to provide convenient access Of course other types of mounting ports including flanged ports
66. ressure ATM Pressure Atmospheric Pressure 1 Channel Units Volumetric Units 2 Channel Units English Metric kacF fumacr acm kacm famacn CF umscF _ scm kscm IMMSCM English MMLB TOI NS J Volumetric Time mr aY Vol Dec Digits 4 Totalizer Units Metric English cF wmacr acm kacm umacm cF wmscr scm kscm fmuscm Mass Flow Off Totalizer Decimal Digits Mass Flow On Mass Flow Time mR pay T Dec Digits English 8 K uuu Tons K Mass Dec Digits a Model XGF868i Initial Setup Menu Map Figure 13 39 Chapter 2 Initial Setup no content intended for this page DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 40 Chapter 3 Operation Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Introduction See Chapter 1 Installation and Chapter 2 Initial Setup to prepare the Model XGF8681 system for operation When the meter is ready to take measurements proceed with this chapter The following specific topics are discussed e Powering Up e Using the Display e Taking Measurements e Recording Diagnostics Note All inputs and outputs of th
67. rrow keys without accessing the Keypad Program If you select KEY e To view a parameter other than the one currently displayed press the A or V keys to scroll through the various parameters e To scroll through the channel options on a two channel XGF868i press the lt and gt keys until you have reached the desired option DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 45 Chapter 3 Operation 3 5 1 Programming the LCD cont 8 Scroll to the desired Channel option as listed in Table 9 Table 9 Channel Options Channel 1 Channel 2 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 2 9 For each channel select the desired Measurement Parameter as shown in Table 10 Table 10 Available Measurement Parameters Option Bar Description Displays the flow velocity Displays the volumetric flow Displays the forward totalized volume flow Displays the total flow measurement time Displays the mass flow N N N Displays the reverse totalized volume flow A N A N N N Displays the forward totalized mass flow Displays the reverse totalized mass flow A N A Displays the signal strength for the upstream transducer lt 50 or gt 75 Displays the signal strength for the downstream transducer lt 50 or gt 75 Displays the measured speed of sound in the gas Displays the upstream ultrasonic signal transit time Displays the downstream ultrasonic signal trans
68. s with their o ring seals are installed and the set screws tightened before applying power in a hazardous environment CAUTION The transducers must be properly wired before applying power to the meter Proceed to the next section to continue the initial wiring of the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 7 Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 2 Wiring the Transducers Before wiring the XGF8681 transducers complete the following steps e disconnect the main power from the electronics enclosure remove the rear cover and install all required cable clamps Based on the location of the electronics enclosure proceed to the appropriate sub section for detailed instructions 1 7 2a Flowcell Mounted Enclosure For an electronics enclosure mounted directly on the flowcell wire the transducers as follows WARNING Before connecting the transducers take them to a safe area and discharge any static buildup by shorting the center conductor of the transducer cables to the metal shield on the cable connector 1 Locate the CH1 transducer cables and connect them to the two CH1 transducers in the flowcell Feed the free ends of the cables through the selected conduit hole in the electronics enclosure 2 Refer to the wiring diagram in Figure 8 on page 23 and connect the transducer cables to terminal block J3 Then secure the cable clamp Note The RED cable leads are the SIG leads and the BLACK cable leads are the
69. t Display window contains the standard PanaView network tree Expand the XGM branch and double click on the desired channel On 2 channel units you can also display the SUM DIFF or AVG parameters 48 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 3 Operation 3 5 3 PanaView Display cont 4 From the expanded tree double click on the desired flow parameter to display it in the right pane of the window 5 Before actual data values can be displayed in the text pane activate one of the following data collection modes see Figure 17 on page 48 Click on the Get Once option button at the bottom of the right pane in the Text Display window The current value of the selected process parameter as specified in the PanaView network tree is displayed in the right pane of the Text Display window or e Enter an interval in the text box at the bottom of the right pane in the Text Display window or check the Max Comm Rate box to collect readings as fast as the system allows 1 sec Then click on the Continuous option button to begin collecting data for display in the right pane of the Text Display window Note Any value entered in the Interval text box is overridden if the Max Comm Rate box is checked The right pane now appears similar to Figure 15 on page 44 6 Ifthe Continuous option was selected in Step 5 click on the Stop option button which has replaced the original Continuous option butto
70. t Wiring Diagram 14 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 56 Wiring a 0 4 20 mA Analog Inputs Option Card cont Before making any connections complete the steps in Preparing for Wiring on page 13 Wire the analog inputs as shown on the label in the rear cover see Figure 9 on page 24 Note The analog inputs option card can be calibrated with the Model XGF868i 8 built in analog outputs However be certain that the analog outputs have been calibrated first See Chapter 1 Calibration in the Service Manual for the appropriate procedures 1 7 5c Wiring a Totalizer Frequency Outputs Option Card Each totalizer frequency outputs option card provides two or four outputs designated as A B C and D that can be used as either totalizer or frequency outputs Before making any connections complete the steps in Preparing for Wiring on page 13 Then wire this option card in accordance with the connections shown on the label in the rear cover see Figure 2 on page 6 and Figure 9 on page 24 Figure 4 shows sample wiring diagrams of a totalizer output circuit and a frequency output circuit Refer to Electrical Specifications on page 54 for load and voltage requirements Totalizer Output Transmitter Pulse Counter Volts Int Pwr Sup OUT RTN Load Volts Common Frequency Output Transmitter Frequency Counter
71. t would be subject to CD 2006 95 EC LVD For a safe area installation an external mains disconnect must be provided close to this apparatus If in doubt consult GE 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 U S A HAI 0001 Rev A Telephone 978 437 1000 or 800 833 9438 June 2012 Sensing House Shannon Free Zone East Shannon County Clare Ireland Telephone 353 61 470200 e DECLARATION Sensing OF CONFORMITY DOC 0003 Rev B We GE Sensing 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 USA declare under our sole responsibility that the DigitalFlow XGF868i Ultrasonic Flare Gas Flow Transmitter DigitalFlow XGM868i Ultrasonic Gas Flow Transmitter DigitalFlow XGN868i Ultrasonic Natural Gas Flow Transmitter DigitalFlow XGS868i Ultrasonic Steam Flow Transmitter DigitalFlow XMT868i Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Transmitter DigitalFlow IGM878i Ultrasonic Industrial Gas Flow Transmitter to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standards e EN 60079 0 2009 e EN 60079 1 2007 e EN 50281 1 1 1998 e 112 G Exd IIC T5 ISSePO7ATEXO15 ISSeP B7340 Colfontaine Belgium NoBo 492 e EN 61326 1 2006 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation e EN 61010 1 2001 Overvoltage Category Il Pollution Degree 2 following the provisions of Directives 2004 108 EC EMC and 94 9 EC ATEX Where products were initially assessed for compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requir
72. table sites for the electronics enclosure and the flowcell transducers Installing the flowcell transducers Note See the enclosed Transducer Installation Guide for detailed instructions on transducer installation e Installing optional temperature and pressure transmitters e Installing the electronics enclosure e Wiring the electronics enclosure WARNING The Model XGF868i flow transmitter can measure the flow rate of many gases some of which are potentially hazardous In such cases the importance of proper safety practices cannot be overemphasized Be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment and working with hazardous gases or flow conditions Consult company safety personnel or local safety authorities to verify the safety of any procedure or practice ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance 1 2 Unpacking Carefully remove the electronics enclosure the transducers and the cables from the shipping containers Before discarding any of the packing materials account for all components and documentation listed on the packing slip The discarding of an important item along with the packing materials is all too common If anything is missing or damaged contact the factory immediately for assistance DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 1 Chapter 1 Installation 1 3 Site C
73. te the following steps WARNING Dangerous voltages exist within the electronics enclosure Do not attempt to wire the unit until the main power has been disconnected 1 Disconnect the main power and remove the rear cover WARNING The XGF868i must be moved to a safe environment before removing either cover 2 Install the required cable clamp in the chosen conduit hole on the side of the electronics enclosure 3 Use the information in Table 2 to construct a suitable cable for connecting the Model XGF868i to the external device If desired an appropriate cable may be purchased from the factory Table 2 RS232 Connection to DCE or DTE Device Signal Description DTR Data Terminal Ready CTS Clear to Send COM Ground RX Receive TX Transmit 4 Feed the cable s flying leads through the conduit hole and wire it to terminal block J1 Connect the other end of the cable to the external serial device and secure the cable clamp After the wiring has been completed consult the User s Manual for the external device to configure it for use with the XGF868i 12 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Chapter 1 Installation 1 7 5 Wiring the Option Cards The Model XGF8681 can accommodate one option card in Slot 1 and one option card in Slot 2 The following option card functions are available only in the combinations listed in Table 12 on page 61 e Analog Inputs Slot 1 e Totalizer Frequency Ou
74. tions on programming these parameters Note The LCD backlight flashes to signal errors If the backlight is off when an error is detected the display is illuminated briefly if the backlight is already on the light is interrupted briefly Error code messages may appear in the upper right corner of the LCD display For information about these error codes and how to respond to them refer to Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual Proceed to the Taking Measurements section to use the XGF8681 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 43 Chapter 3 Operation 3 4 The Optional PanaView Display The components of the PanaView text display appear in Figure 15 along with a typical flow rate readout Interval 5 Sec Continuous Figure 15 A Typical PanaView Text Display Pane As shown in Figure 15 the text pane includes the following information e Channel Number e Flow Parameter e Units of Measure e Flow Rate Value The example in Figure 15 is typical but the first three items in the list above may be reprogrammed to display a variety of alternative choices See the next section for detailed instructions on programming these parameters Note Error code messages may appear in the lower left corner of the Pana View text display window For information about these error codes and how to respond to them refer to Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual Proceed to the Taking Measurements section to use th
75. tputs Slot 1 e RTD Inputs Slot 1 e Analog Outputs Slot 1 e MODBUS Communications Slot 2 e MODBUS TCP Communications Slot 2 e Ethernet Slot 2 Foundation Fieldbus Slot 2 e Data Logging Slot 2 no wiring required Wiring any option card installed in Slot 1 requires completion of the following general steps 1 7 5a Preparing for Wiring 1 Disconnect the main power and remove the rear cover 2 Install a cable clamp in the chosen conduit hole on the side of the electronics enclosure and feed a standard twisted pair cable through this conduit hole 3 Locate the 12 pin terminal block J2 in Figure 8 on page 23 and wire the option card as indicated on the label inside the rear cover see Figure 2 on page 6 and Figure 9 on page 24 Secure the cable clamp IMPORTANT Because of the attached wiring label all rear covers must remain with their original meters ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS To meet CE Mark requirements all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance 4 Ifwiring of the unit has been completed reinstall the rear cover on the enclosure and tighten the set screw Note Prior to use the option card must be set up and calibrated See Chapter 1 Programming Site Data in the Programming Manual and Chapter 1 Calibration in the Service Manual for detailed instructions For more specific instructions on particular option cards proceed to the appropriate section s that follow
76. tronics enclosure If longer cables are required consult the factory for assistance 1 3 5 Temperature and Pressure Transmitters When installing temperature and or pressure transmitters in the flowcell locate them downstream of the transducers These transmitters should be positioned no closer to the Model XGF868i transducers than 2 pipe diameters and no further away from the transducers than 20 pipe diameters 1 3 6 Transducer Cables When installing the transducer cables always observe established standard practices for the installation of electrical cables Specifically do not route transducer cables alongside high amperage AC power lines or any other cables that could cause electrical interference Also protect the transducer cables and connections from the weather and corrosive atmospheres Note When using non GE cables to connect the flow rate transducers to the Model XGF8681 electronics enclosure the cables must have electrical characteristics identical to the GE cables Type RG62 a u coaxial cable should be used and each cable must be the same length within 4 in All interconnecting cables shall comply with IEC EN 60079 14 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 3 Chapter 1 Installation 1 4 Installing a Flowcell A flowcell is the section of pipe where the transducers are mounted It can be created either by mounting the transducers on the existing pipeline or by mounting them on a spoolpiece A spoolpiece is a sepa
77. ucers 3 Scroll to the transducer Frequency supplied by the factory and press Enter Note The frequency is required to transmit an excitation voltage at the transducer 5 natural frequency 4 Enter the special transducer 7w time delay value supplied by the factory and press Enter Tw is the time required for the transducer signal to travel through the transducer and its cable This time delay must be subtracted from the transit times of the upstream and downstream transducers to ensure an accurate measurement 2 7 2 Pipe Data If either a standard or a special transducer is being used the programming sequence should be rejoined at this point 5 To select the appropriate Pipe OD Unit type from the list shown in Table 8 scroll to the right side of the screen and use the up and down arrow keys to step through the list Press Enter Then use the arrow keys to enter the known pipe outside diameter or circumference on the left side and press Enter Obtain the required information by measuring either the pipe outside diameter OD or circumference at the transducer installation site The data may also be obtained from standard pipe size tables found in Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data 914 004 Table 8 Available Pipe OD Units Engl inch mm millimeters feet m meters in PI pipe circumference in inches mm Pl pipe circumference in millimeters ft P l pipe circumference in feet m PI pipe circumference in m
78. ult GE for other materials DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 57 Chapter 4 Specifications no content intended for this page 58 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Appendix A CE Mark Compliance Appendix A CE Mark Compliance A 1 Introduction For CE Mark compliance the Model XGF8681 flow transmitter must be wired in accordance with the instructions in this appendix IMPORTANT CE Mark compliance is required only for units intended for use in EC countries A 2 Wiring The Model XGF868i must be wired with the recommended cable and all connections must be properly shielded and grounded Refer to Table 11 for the specific requirements All interconnecting cables shall comply with IEC EN 60079 14 Table 11 Wiring Requirements Cable Type Ground Termination Transducer Armored RG62 a U Grounded via cable gland Armored 22 AWG shielded e g Baystate 478 1197 with armored material added to outside of jacket Grounded via cable gland Input Output Power Armored 14 AWG 3 conductor Grounded via cable gland Note Ifthe Model XGF868i is wired as described in this appendix the unit will comply with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 59 Appendix A CE Mark Compliance no content intended for this page 60 DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide Appendix B Data Records Appendix B Data Records B 1 Available Option Cards The Model XGF868i can hold one opt
79. w rate directly from the display as shown in Figure 14 on page 43 Note See Chapter 2 Displaying Data in the Programming Manual to customize the contents of the LCD display DigitalFlow XGF868i Startup Guide 47 Chapter 3 Operation 3 5 3 PanaView Display Power up PanaView establish communications with the XGF8681 and enter the required startup parameters as described in Chapter 2 Initial Setup Then proceed as follows Note See Chapter 2 Initial Setup in this manual and or Chapter 1 Programming Site Data in the Programming Manual for complete instructions on entering startup data via Pana View 1 In PanaView pull down the Output menu as shown in Figure 16 and click on the Text Display option EA PanaYiew File Edit View Output Window Help Graphing gt Text Display Logging Figure 16 The Output Menu Note The Text Display window that appears after Step 1 is actually stacked on top of any previously opened windows such as the Meter Browser window 2 Using the Window menu as described in the Pana View User s Manual arrange the open windows in the desired format For this discussion Figure 17 shows the Text Display window in its maximized full screen size fA Pana iew Meter Browser 5o File Edit View Output Window Help E 2 My Computer T00629321 TO00629321 El H PC Logs COM6 IDM Com 6 za XGF868i Y4DF STD Figure 17 The Text Display Window 3 The left pane of the Tex

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