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Model XGS868 Steam Ultrasonic Mass Flow Transmitter

1. MASS TOTALIZER enous Fi KG TOTAL DECIMAL DIGITS F1 F2 0 1 MASS FLOW IMAL DIGITS F2 1 MASS FLOW OFF FLUID TYPE Fi F2 STEAM OTHER FLUID SOUNDSPEED CALIBRATION FACTOR NOTE Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices CHx ACTIV SYSTM and PIPE Menu Maps Figure C 7 Remote Control Communications Unit c 17 November 2004 RCCU Program F2 F3 ONLINE OFFLNE PROG CHOICES F2 Loa DATA sire EDIT menu F1 F2 F3 Fr PROG CAL PAUSE LOG Tronly if data logging option card installed for 2 Channel meter only PROGRAM Fi Fe F3 CH1 Figure Channel PROGRAM ACTIV Figure C 1 F2 SYSTM Figure C1
2. Tali diagnostic parameters appear hore agnostic parameters appear here NOTE Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices Remote Control Communications Unit C 19 November 2004 ACCU Program PROG choices sie EDIT menu Fi F2 F3 F2 ra F2 Fa Fr Fz SYSTEM ONLINE OFFLNE LOG DATA CAL PAUSE LOG FILE T data logging option card installed 2 Channel meter only Channel PROGRAM CH1 CH2 GLOBL Figures C 1andC 2 _ avss rnoannm re ISYSTM VO Figure 6 3 Global vo F1 F2 ERROR OPTN ERROR HANDLING vo rappears oniy it option card installed 23 F1 F2 z gt OTHER SLOTO SLOT 4 20 error level Figure sia 1 iontion Card Totalizer Outputs Frequency Outputs F2 Fi F2 ra 1 CHANNEL B B Slot 1 Outputs 1 Outputs 2PATH ERROR H
3. NOTE Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices Measurement Name Tal arose paras er TOTL TIME MDOT mass MASS DIAG Teepe pa Tal agnosie appear Fre Menu Maps 4 November 2004 IDM Main Menu Global Data Help Connect 10 a New Instrument Select an Existing Instrument Meter Window Menu System UpicadiDownioad Edit Functions Real Time Scan Network for Instruments Preferences Dial Modem Hang Up Modem Exit SITE EDIT MENU ICALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT LOG EDIT MENU FILE MENU rita togging option card ratate Create Standard Log LOG LOCATION NVR FLASH Pemcia appears if PCMCIA card installed LOG NAME repeats until all channels set up only appears for 2 Channel meter Channel 1 LOG MESSAGE Log how many vars Log Memory ogging Creato Error Log Log Name YES Stop Logging CH1 CH2 SUM DIF AVE
4. 7 choices MINUTES SECONDS END DATE Fi F2 K EDIT TODAY R MONTH Fi DEC 12 choices DAY TIME INCREMENT 60 9 choices log created Figure C 11 PROG LOG Menu Map Remote Control Communications Unit c 21 November 2004 RCCU Program Fi F2 IsvsrEM ONLINE OFFI LNE SITE EDIT MENU F2 Fir F CAL PAUSE LOG FILE only if data logging option card installed PROG Ei F2 LOG DATA LOGS LO Uploading Header Fi F2 RCV CANCEL it memory OK if memory low NO SITES TO CLEAR Target CLEAR Fi SITE F2 LoG NAME ALS CHAI Free in RCCU Memory F1 XT There are x Log Pages Fi XT UPLOAD DATA START If you wish to free Max number of LOGS Fi MORE Fi EXIT Upld Log End Page Start Page End Page LA
5. surement Name 1 TOTL MDOT POWER RG DIAG Tall diagnostic parameters available totalized value non totalized value YES Set LOG Totals to 0 NVR or PCMCIA FLASH STARTTIME EDIT HOUR Is LOG circular YES PM MINUTES SECONDS START DATE EDIT TODAY YEAR MONTH JAN DEC 12 choices DAY Tor STANDARD for ERROR log END TIME non circular log circular log DURATION EDIT DAYS Tomin Je 7 choices END DATE MINUTES SECONDS K EDIT TODAY YEAR MONTH DEC voices DAY TIME INCREMENT 60min 8 choices Ol log created Figure A 5 Log Edit Menu Menu Maps A 5 November 2004 IDM Main Menu Global Daa Hep Preferences Dial Modem Hang Up Modem Ext Connect to a New Instrument Select an Existing Instrument Scan Network for Instruments Me
6. D 12 Save tO PCs ics tee D 13 Skan T Offset bebe ee eee 1 17 Slot 0 Analog 1 26 Output Meas 1 27 1 31 1 33 1 35 3 2 3 7 Slot Number ai 1 24 Soundspeed 1 16 Special 1 7 Standard Log Setting Up 3 1 Static Density 1 20 Status Menu 1 Steam Input Type 1 1 Stopping a Log 3 9 System Data Channel u ren 1 4 Global aaa era 1 21 Mass Flow Units Channel 1 5 Mass Flow Units Global 1 23 Totalizer Units Channel 1 5 Totalizer Units Global 1 22 Volumetric Units Channel 1 4 Volumetric Units Global 1 22 System Menu 1 System Global Menu Map A 3 SYSTM GLOBL Sub Menu 1 23 1 25 2 2 T T Window cycles 1 17 Temperature 1 11 Totalizer Frequency Card Setting Up 1 34 Totalizer Frequency Output 1 32 1 34 Menu 3 Totalizers aed D 11 Output 2 3 Outputs Setting 1 32 Units 1 1 5 Units Global ERIS 1
7. Log Data Transfer Uploading Log Data Fi RCV plete F1 EXIT NOTE Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices 1 F2 Fa LOG3 CH1 CH2 SUM F2 YES Another selction Fi 2 MORE EXIT it more logs available All Logs Cleared only for 2 Channel meter NAME Ft F2 lo YES Target Systems if more totals available All Totals Cleared Another selction F1 F MORE EXIT 7 F2 LOG Directory Offline LOG Choice Fi PC DIR LOGXFR NAME Fi F2 G1 LoG2 LOG3 if log available Offline LOG Choice Fi if no logs stored No Logs to Display F1 Loexra oc EXIT F2 YES Fi GE i Another selction F1 F2 MORE EXIT it more sites available All Sites Cleared F2
8. D 9 MODBUS Communications Requesting Parameters 1 38 Setting Up asin nee E ERA 1 37 MODBUS Parameters Requesting 1 38 Multiple 1 19 Option Card Alarms ime ade 1 30 Analog Inputs 1 28 1 29 1 30 Available B 1 Setup Information Table B 2 Totalizer Frequency 1 34 Options Menu Alarm Relays 1 30 Analog 1 28 Analog 1 26 Frequency Outputs 1 34 RTD 1 29 Totalizer 1 32 OPTN Sub Menu 1 26 p PanaView Applications D 1 Starting D 2 Parameter 12 Pause Measurements 2 4 Men M p crie tea ieee ses hes A 3 Percent oE Peak u tet aint 1 17 Pipe Parameters Men near en 1 7 Menu 1 en 1 8 Special Transducers 1 7 Plotting 1 D 11 Pressure 1 12 Printing 2 5 Programming Basic Minimum Requirements 6 Methods 0 ee eee eee eee 1 2 Properties Option in Edit Menu D 7 Q Quality
9. HIGHILOW FAULT Scale Value INPUT UNITS ZERO Value Measurement Measurement Name FULL Scale Value F2 F3 Fa Fi F2 Fi F2 ra Fi F2 ra Fi F2 F VOLUN TOTL MDOT mass Mass DIAG v amp VOLUM TOTL TOTL TIME MDOT mass Mass DIAG NOTE Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices Tal diagnostic parameters appear here Trigger diagnostic parameters appear here Remote Control Communications Unit C 20 November 2004 RCCU Program Fi F2 SYSTEM ONLINE OFFLNE repeats until all channels set up PROG CHOICES F2 F3 LOG DATA Fi SITE SITE EDIT MENU Fi F2 Fit PROG CAL PAUSE LOG T oniy if data logging option card installed LOGGING LOG LOCATION Fi F2 NVR FLASH PCMCIA only appears if PCMCIA card installed LOG LoG only appears for 2 Channel meter Channel 1 Log how many vars NAM
10. F3 PIPE Figure C 1 ZERO CUTOFF ASSUME SATURATION F2 YES pe SSS STEAM INPUT TYPE TEMP INPUT F2 F2 input PRESR FIXED SLOTT ALABEL BL F1 A FIXED TEMP Steam Input Type Temp PRESSURE INPUT Fi F2_ only it input FIXED lauau ry INPUT F2 SLOTI tat ALABEL SLOTI Fi A B LABEL F2 FIXED PRESSUI B RE Fixen QUAL BASE PRESSURE Low Pressure Switch F2 YES PRESSURE LIMIT SIGNAL LOW LIMIT E Eee ee 1 COR PEAK LIMIT RESPONSE TIME F3 IT Pross YES to Default F2 Fi YES LTK er F3 K factors F2 MASS static Density F2 F2 il SOUNDSPEED LIMIT E 5 CITY LOW LIMIT ELOGITY HIGH LIM ACCELERATION LIMIT ANP DISCRIM LOW ud DISCRIM HIGH E DELTATOFFSET ERIT Si Rak
11. 5 D N Loosen 2 Screws Figure C 5 Replacing the Battery Standard RCCU C 14 Remote Control Communications Unit November 2004 IT ee re en il Intrinsically Safe Version IWARNING Do not open the RCCU enclosure in a hazardous environment 1 Remove the RCCU to a safe area before opening the unit Loosen the two 2 screws along the bottom edge of the back ofthe RCCU housing as illustrated in Figure C 5 on the previous page Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Unfasten the Velcro strap that secures the battery to the cover and remove the battery connector from the top of the old battery See Figure C 6 below Dispose of the old battery properly 3 Install the battery connector on the top of the new battery and secure the new battery to the cover with the Velcro strap 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the two 2 screws on the cover The RCCU may now be safely brought into a hazardous environment RINT MENU En 80 o ACCU PROGRAMMER J Velcro Strap Battery Figure C 6 Battery and Cover IS Version Remote Control Communications Unit C 15 November 2004 RCCU Program F2 F3 ONLINE OFFLNE Channel status PROG CHOICES F2 F3 LOG DATA SITE EDIT menu Fi F2 F3 Fr PRO
12. Selecting the Start Date 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired start date for the log and press Next Item Enter 2 If you selected OK or TODAY and the log is non circular proceed to Selecting the End Time below circular proceed to Selecting the Duration on the next page EDIT proceed to the next step 3 Enter the desired year 0 99 and press Next Item Enter 4 Use the pull down menu to select the desired month and press Next Item Enter 5 Enter the desired day 1 to the number of days in the selected month and press Next Item Enter 6 Do one of the following f you are creating a non circular log proceed to Selecting the End Time below f you are creating a circular log proceed to Selecting the Duration on the next page Selecting the End Time 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired start time for the log and press Next Item Enter 2 If you selected OK proceed to Selecting the End Date below EDIT proceed to the next step TIMED use the pull down menu to select how long you want the log to run and press Next Item Enter Then proceed to Selecting the Time Increment on the next page 3 Use the pull down menu to select AM or PM Then enter the desired hour 1 12 and press Next Item Enter Note Ifyou enter a start time earlier that the current time and error will occur 4 Enter the desired minutes 0 to 59 and press Next Item Enter 5 Enter the desired se
13. XMIT SAMPLE SIZE K Factors Mass flow calculation Activate Mull K Fact Mass from Static Dens On Nes switch 177 teas SHIFTS YES BI Se m ADVISOR Edi table we pe oat Kramer P TRANSMIT PULSES Ru Repeat for the of K Factors entered previously T 1 FT NIMM Menu Maps 2 November 2004 Main Menu Meter Window Menu Goes Dam in Edi Functions Connecti to a New Instru an Existing Instrur Scan Network tor Instruments Preferences Dial Modem Hang Up Modem exit SITE EDIT MENU JCALIBRATIONTEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT LOG EDIT MENU FILE MENU E See Figure A 1 iz Siar Engin Were cocho 1 1 RACE func FC an SOF SF mscr SCH ese AST J ij Fe Mase rew us is s H mra Doa Eror Handira Options Error Handing See Figure Aa od Last vate Fore Low Force High Force Han min EvorLavelinma Display
14. 5000 Figure D 3 Setup Communications Screen 5 Open the Protocol menu the first of the drop down menus and click on IDM 6 Select any suitable available baud rate A baud rate of 19 200 is appropriate for almost all applications However if you experience periodic communication reliability problems you may wish to consider lowering the baud rate on your instrument and in PanaView M IMPORTANT Be sure all the communications port settings match those made in setting up the meter s serial port 7 Click on OK to complete data entry D 4 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 November 2004 ey Adding an IDM To add a meter on the IDM configured communications port Compatible Meter complete the following steps 1 Highlight the communication port to which the meter will be added by clicking on it and then open the Edit menu on the menu bar if the communication port is not highlighted first the New Meter option is not active in the Edit menu 2 Click on the New option in the Edit menu see Figure D 4 below EA Panaview Meter Browser F3 File Edit View Output Window Help Canit Undo Meters on Comport Untitled IDM I Gut Cop y a Paste New Properties Remove Figure D 4 New Option in the Edit Menu 3 After clicking on the New option the Meter menu option appears Click on this option to sele
15. Signal Read Signals Channel 1 Plot Raw Upstream Save Clear Totalizers Site Files IV Auto connect at startup Figure D 11 Active Signal Options in Properties Window 2 To select a different signal type open the signal menu at the right shown here with Raw Upstream highlighted and click on the desired signal D 10 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B November 2004 rey Plotting Transducer To plot the selected signal click on Plot A graphical window opens Signals as shown in Figure D 12 below Signal Graph Raw Upstream Points 1024 Group f 1 C 2 IV Show Points Clear Plot Close Figure D 12 Signal Graph Window Saving Transducer Signals To save the raw signal click Save A window opens similar to Figure D 13 below Enter the desired name and click Save to save the signal as a text file Save in O Br File name Site2 txt Y Save as type Text Files tat m Cancel A fA Figure D 13 Save As Window Clearing Totalizers To clear the meter totalizers click on the Clear Totalizers button in the Properties window The meter totalizers are reset to 0 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B D 11 November 2004 Handling Site Files To access site files click on the Site Files button in the Properties window The Site File Operations window shown in Figure D 14 below opens Site File Operations xj
16. si Oca ue abo Via s ndo 2 5 November 2004 Introduction Setting Up the LCD Although there are various ways to display data the most popular is the optional Liquid Crystal Display LCD Ifthe Model XGS868 flow transmitter is equipped with the optional LCD it may be programmed to display up to four variables in sequence Other operations may also be performed while displaying data This chapter includes instructions for the following e Setting Up the LCD see page 2 1 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast on the LCD see page 2 3 Clearing Totals page 2 3 Pausing and Restarting the Measurement see page 2 4 Uploading Files to the PC see page 2 4 Deleting Files from the XGS868 Memory see page 2 5 Printing Data see page 2 5 Use the Instrument Data Manager IDM to establish communications with the XGS868 Then complete the following instructions to display the desired data on the LCD refer to Figure A 3 in Appendix A Use the following steps to set up the display Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Global Select Input Output Select Display Select LCD on QM e Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of parameters to be sequentially displayed and press Next Item Enter 7 Do one of the following Ifyou are using a 1 Channel meter proceed to Step 9 e f you are using a 2 Channel meter proceed to the next
17. Communication Error COM 1 Maximum timeouts exceeded on node 16 C Don t Load Meter this session only Try to initialize the meter again Figure D 1 Communication Error Window D 2 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 November 2004 Setting Up the Use the steps below to establish communications with an IDM Communications Port compatible flowmeter 1 Open the New Meter Browser window and expand the network tree Then highlight the My Computer Name branch by clicking on it 2 Pull down the Edit menu by clicking on it in the menu bar 3 Click on the New menu option to select it and a submenu opens with two choices on it see Figure D 2 below Fa Pana iew Meter Browser 5 File Edit View Output Window Help Canit Unda Comports of MELANCEL Cut A E 2 Paste Communications Port PC Log Figure D 2 The Edit Menu PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B D 3 November 2004 Setting Up the 4 Click on the Communications Port option to select it The Serup Communications Port Communications screen appears similar to Figure D 3 below cont Setup Communications x General Prototol ipM Port Number com 2 Name com COM Port Type RS232 Baud Rate 3600 Baud Parity None Handshaking Handshaking Data Bits 8 Data Bits Stop Bits E Bit Timeout ms
18. Save Site To Meter Selected New Save Site To PC Clear Site From Meter Save Site Print To PC Close Figure D 14 The Site File Operations Window Saving an Existing Siteto save an existing site to the meter the Meter 1 Select the radio button for Selected and highlight an existing site in the left pane 2 Then click on the Save Site to Meter button A screen opens similar to Figure D 15 below Look in ja PanaView 5 img E3 History Desktop My Documents My Computer File name sites sit 7 Open My Network P Files of type Site Files sit M Cancel Figure D 15 Site File Selection 3 Highlight the desired site and click Open PanaView sends the site to the meter D 12 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 November 2004 Saving a New Site to the Meter Saving a Site to the PC To save a new site to the meter 1 Select the radio button for New and click on the Save Site to Meter button 2 A window opens similar to Figure D 16 below Enter the desired name and click OK Save Site To Meter x Enter new site name 5 chars max Figure D 16 Site Name Entry Window 3 The Site File Selection window Figure D 15 on page D 12 opens Highlight a site with the desired settings and click Open PanaView saves the site in the meter with the new name and the desired settings To save a site to
19. Select Yes to initialize parameters or No to abort this command After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Channel Set up window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Programming Site Data November 2004 Using Advanced Features Entering Multiple K Factors Editing K Factors This option enables you to access the more advanced features of the meter In this option you can do the following enteratable of factors that compensates for non linear flow rates see below enable mass flow calculated for static fluid density on the next page Use this option to enter a table of K factors K factors are used to create a curve for the flow range based on velocity that compensates for non linear flow rates The meter accepts from 2 to 20 pairs Complete the following steps to enter multiple K factors for velocity values Note The factors are supplied by the factory without them the K factor table cannot be edited Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Channelx Select Set up Select Advanced Features Select Multiple K Factors Oo FW e Use the pull down menu to select whether to activate or deactivate multiple K factors and press Next Item Enter Note Ifyou select Off go to Procedure Options on the
20. tions or press F2 to select P RCV Key us CANCEL and abort the opera RCV CANCEL Gon F1 F2 F3 If the operation was aborted the RCCU resets to the main menu Otherwise proceed to the next display Communicating This display shows the status PRESS EXIT to ESCAPE of the communication attempt 50 Percent Complete When the connection is estab TARGET METER ID lished this message appears THIS IS AN XGS briefly and is then replaced by the following display F1 F2 F3 ONLINE PROGRAM GGGI The XGS868 is now ready to On Line Operations be programmed To begin pro qe gramming press F1 to select Edit Site PROG PROG LOG DATA ONLINE PROGRAM GGGI These additional options are On Line Operations accessed by pressing the lt Edit Site and or gt keys SITE CLEAR TEST F1 F2 F3 Note The arrow in the upper right corner of the display indicates that additional options are available These are accessed by pressing the lt or gt key C 8 Remote Control Communications Unit November 2004 Displaying The components of the optional RCCU display are shown in Measurements Figure C 4 below along with a typical mass flow rate readout Channel Parameter Flow Rate LIVE FLOW 1 MASS 4500 LB HR VEL VOLUM Function Key Option Choice Figure C 4 A Typical RCCU Flow Rate Display As shown
21. Indicator Block ONLINE PROGRAM On Line Operations Edit Site PROG LOG DATA Right Arrow Key 1 F2 __ ON Key Soft Function Key Up Arrow Key Left Arrow Key Down Arrow Key Clear Key Exit Key Shift Key N Shift Indicator Light Enter Key RCCU PROGRAMMER Figure C 1 RCCU Components Remote Control Communications Unit C 1 November 2004 Using the RCCU cont The optional RCCU keypad contains 24 keys which are labeled with their primary unshifted functions In addition pressing the red SHIFT key will access the secondary functions assigned to most of the keys The complete keypad is illustrated in Figure C 2 below and a detailed description of both the unshifted and shifted functions for each of the 24 keys is listed in Table C 4 on the next page ONLINE PROGRAM On Line Operations Edit Site PROG LOG DATA F1 r2 E 9 2 Figure C 2 The RCCU Keypad C 2 Remote Control Communications Unit November 2004 Table C 4 The RCCU Key Functions key Unshifted Function Shifted Function Software Function Keys
22. MASS MASS DIAG F1 F2 F3 Table C 6 below describes the measurement parameters that are available at the above prompt Table C 6 Display Parameter Options Available Choice F1 VEL Flow Velocity F2 VOLUM F3 TOTL gt F1 TOTL gt F2 TIME F3 MDOT Volumetric Flow Forward Totalized Volume Flow Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Total Flow Measurement Time gt Mass Flow gt gt F1 MASS gt gt F2 MASS gt gt F3 DIAG The DIAG option represents all of the individual diagnostic parameters See Chapter 3 Diagnostics of the Service Manual for a complete description of these options Forward Totalized Mass Flow Reverse Totalized Mass Flow Diagnostic Parameters Note 7o terminate the live data connection between the XGS868 and the RCCU simple press the EXIT key on the RCCU keypad between actual data transmissions C 12 Remote Control Communications Unit November 2004 I M E e RCCU Errors The following RCCU errors may be encountered during operation of the XGS868 with an RCCU unit Note Error codes that begin with a ce indicate a communications error between the RCCU and the XGS868 ce1 No Link Indicates The RCCU has received no communication from the XGS868 ce2 No Packet Rcvd Indicates The RCCU received a signal from the XGS868 but the information was not recognizable ce
23. Mater Address Baun RATE 1200 19200 OF LCD PARAMS OFF ly appears for 2 Channel i meter unti channels set up CH2 sum Dir AVE Measurement Name TOT roc Mass DIAG rall diagnostic parameters appear here MODBUS option installed MODBUS Baud Pate 9600 IMODBUS Stop Bite 2 Bits MODBUS Address play Comm Port Menu Map Global System I O Error Handling Di Figure A 3 Menu Maps November 2004 a IDM Main Menu Meter Window Menu Global Daa System UpisadDownoad Edi Funcions RealTime Connect to a New Instrument SITE EDIT MENU Select an Existing Instrument CALIBRATIONTEST Scan Network for Instruments PAUSE MEASUREMENT LOG EDIT MENU FILE MENU Preferences Dial Modem Hang Up Modem Channeli Channel Seo Figure A inp Comm Por See Figure A See Figue AS Eror Handing Disiay See Figuro AS Sos Figure AS it option ard rel Eee Me
24. Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland erkl ren in alleiniger Verantwortung da die Produkte IGM878 Industrial Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGF868 Flare Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGM868 Multi Purpose Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGN868 Natural Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGS868 Steam Mass Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XMT868 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter folgende Normen erf llen EN 50014 1997 A1 A2 1999 EN 50018 2000 EN50281 1 1 1998 e 2 GD EExd T5 ISSePO2ATEX008 ISSeP B7340 Colfontaine Belgium EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation e EN61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category Il Pollution Degree 2 EN 60529 1991 A1 2000 IP66 gem den Europ ischen Richtlinien Niederspannungsrichtlinie Nr 73 23 EG und EMV Richtlinie Nr 89 336 EG und ATEX Richtlinie Nr 94 9 EG Die oben aufgef hrten Ger te und zugeh rige mitgelieferte Schallwandler Messrohre werden in einer separaten Konformit tserkl rung behandelt tragen keine CE Kennzeichnung gem der Druckger te Richtlinie da sie in bereinstimmung mit Artikel 3 Absatz 3 gute Ingenieurpraxis der Druckger te Richtlinie 97 23 EG f r DN lt 25 geliefert werden Shannon July 1 2003 woes EM Mr James Gibson GENERALDIREKTOR NSAI LS ENISO9002 TUV ESSEN Shannon ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H4 August 2004 USA 1100 Technology Park Drive Bi
25. a Windows based non resident software program that communicates with the XGM868 via its RS232 serial port Remote Control Communications Unit RCCU a hand held device that communicates with the XGM868 through wireless infrared transmissions Note The XGM868 cannot be programmed at the electronics enclosure One of the above methods must be used Although the actual displays differ somewhat the general procedures are the same for all three programming methods This chapter provides detailed IDM programming instructions If you are using PanaView see Appendix D PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters and or the PanaView User s Manual 910 211 for detailed instructions If you are using the RCCU refer to Appendix C Remote Control Communications Unit for specific instructions Note This manual is for instruments using software verion Y3DS or later 1 2 Programming Site Data November 2004 EEE et Activating a Channel The Channelx Status 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 XGS868 While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 1 in Appendix A To access the Channelx Status submenu 1 Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Channelx 3 Select Status 4 Select Burst to activate the channel path and press Next Item Enter Note Burst is a
26. a file complete the following steps see Figure A 6 in Appendix A 1 Open the FILE MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Delete File 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired memory location and press Next Item Enter Note The PCMCIA option only appears if such a card has been installed 4 IDM displays the available files Press Next Item Enter 5 Enter the filename and press Next Item Enter IDM deletes the file from the XGS868 s memory and automatically exits the menu The Model XGS868 flowmeter has no ability to print any of its data either directly or using the RCCU However any of the data stored in its memory may be printed via the built in RS232 communications port using a computer terminal In order to use the capability the XGS868 must be linked to the computer terminal with the optional Instrument Data Manager IDM software Note See Chapter 1 Installation of the Startup Guide for instructions on wiring the RS232 serial port For more information on serial communications refer to your EIA RS Serial Communications manual 916 054 After making the hardware connections and installing the IDM software the following data may be output to a printer connected to the personal computer live data in numeric or graphical format log file in numeric or graphical format site file in tabular format transducer signal array data in tabular format For detailed instructions on printing any o
27. flowmeters that use the GE Infrastructure Sensing PanaView protocol For general PanaView applications such as creating graph and log files displaying live measurement data and creating custom templates please refer to the general PanaView M User s Manual 910 211 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 D 1 November 2004 IDM Compatible Flowmeters Wiring the RS232 Interface Starting Up To determine if your flowmeter uses the IDM protocol please check the list of compatible flowmeters below If your meter is not on this list please consult the factory for appropriate instrument interface software e AT868 GN868 XGMS68 DF868 GS868 XGS868 GC868 e PT868 e XMO2Z IDM GF868 UPT868 C XMT868 GM868 UPT868 P XMTC IMPORTANT PanaView M does not support any IDM protocol based meters with multidrop RS485 All IDM protocol instruments utilize an RS232 interface to communicate with a PC For details on wiring your RS232 interface please refer to the Installation chapter of your instrument s User s Manual and to the document EJA RS Serial Communications 916 054 When the above connections have been made power up the meter and the PC then start up PanaView M If a message appears as in Figure D 1 below PanaView is not able to communicate with the meter Select Don t Load Meter this session only click OK and then proceed to Setting Up the Communications Port on page D 3
28. ler ra un 100 4800 c o z s MODBUS OPTION INSTALL OFF ra y appears fr 2 Channel meter Chan unti channels setup 00 9600 c came m E s 5 units CH1 SUM IF Ave DBUS PARITY 5 rement 1 Even er F2 MDOT mass MASS DIAG MODBUS STOP BITS r2 Tali diagnostic parameters appear hore Bits wee coco 2555 F1 SLOTO e appears it option card installed E A Output A Live Data Update oars Fz Fo er n OFF 0 21 min 3min 6min 12min OJ appears tor 2 Channel meter Mass FLOW on appears tor 2 Channel meter F2 mass LOW uns Ft sum Dir AVE DIF AVE Hi pets rs E E E o o 2 o e 9 o E I 2 EJ o o a 2 o Measurement Name rs F1 Fe ex rs Fs e rs F2 MDOT mass Mass DIAG TOTL TOTL TIME MDOT mass MASS DIAG
29. 22 Totals Resetting 2 3 Tracking 1 9 Transducers Reading Signals D 10 Signal 1 15 Special rennen task 1 7 Transmit 1 17 Sample 1 17 November 2004 Index cont V V eb hp 1 18 Velocity High Limit 1 16 TOW Eimit itti ctos 1 16 Volumetric Units Channel zus en nt 1 4 Global ee 1 22 2 Zero Cutoff 1 10 Index 5 ATEX COMPLIANCE Sensing We GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 4111 U S A as the manufacturer declare under our sole responsibility that the product XGS868 Steam Mass Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter to which this document relates in accordance with the provisions of ATEX Directive 94 9 EC Annex II meets the following specifications C ex Il 2 GD EEx d IIC T5 20 C to 65 C 1180 ISSePO2ATEX008 T95 C IP66 Furthermore the following additional requirements and specifications apply to the product Having been designed in accordance with EN 50014 EN 50018 and EN 50281 the product meets the fault tolerance requirements of electrical apparatus for category d The product is an electrical apparatus and must be installed in the hazardous area in accordance with the requirements o
30. Accessing the Frequency Output Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Global Select Input Output Select Options Select Slot 1 Oo FW m e Use the pull down menu to select the desired input and press Next Item Enter 7 Doone of the following If you selected Off IDM returns to the Input Output window Go to Procedure Options on the following page f you selected Frequency and are using a 1 Channel meter proceed to Step 2 in the next section e 2 Channel meter proceed to Step 1 in the next section Note Output letters A B etc correspond to the output wiring terminal numbers from top to bottom For example Output A corresponds to pins 1 2 and 3 Output B corresponds to pins 4 5 and 6 etc Setting Up the Frequency 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired channel option and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired measurement parameter and press Next Item Enter See Table 1 12 on the next page for a description of the available options Refer to page 3 2 in the Service Manual for a description of diagnostic parameters 1 34 Programming Site Data November 2004 Setting Up the Frequency cont Table 1 12 Output Measurement Options Flow Velocity Volumetric Flow Forward Totalized Volume Flow Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Total Flow Measurement Time Mass Flow Forward Totalized Mass Flow Reverse Tota
31. EX eO REPE E be bete ie a D 9 Reading Transducer Signals ra ae D 10 SCI OTS CS c dfe ee tipp it aa D 11 Saving Transd tcer Sigid 2 2 D 11 Clearing e D 11 Handling Nenn ee les Biol ba D 12 Chanomo Meter Settings er ee et Bel D 15 vi Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Introduction usa ea 1 1 Programming 1 2 Activating a 1 3 Entering System Data for the 1 4 Entering Transducer and Pipe Parameters 1 7 Entering Setup Data 1 15 Entering Global Data ose eoi od ee eR aan 1 21 November 2004 Introduction The Model XGS868 flow transmitter must be properly installed and programmed as described in the Startup Guide before it can provide accurate flow rate measurements After completing the installation and initial setup use this chapter to program the advanced features of the Model XGS868 s User Program Step by step programming instructions are presented in this chapter Also as a programming aid a complete set of menu maps for the SITE EDIT MENU are included in Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM The specific figure numbers will be referenced throughout this chapter as required Refer to the appropriate section for a discussion of the following SITE EDIT M
32. Input 2222202 eese 1 13 Index November 2004 Index cont R Window 1 1 17 RCCU Accessing User Program C 7 Communications Failure C 6 Displaying Measurements C 9 BrfOfS beoe C 13 Keypad cele C 2 Replacing Battery C 14 WISIN Gis ae eso rennt C 1 Resetting Totals 2 3 Response Time 1 18 Restarting Measurements 2 4 RTD Inputs Setting Up 1 28 1 29 5 Saturation reinste 1 10 Serial Communications Setting Up 1 36 Serial Port Menu A 3 SETUP Entering u hen 1 15 Sub Menus 1 15 Setup Data Table B 3 Setup 1 15 Advanced Features 1 19 Default Setup 1 18 Menu 2 Response Time 1 18 Signal Settings 1 15 V Averaging dies 1 18 Signal AER EUR D 11 Low 4 eere E xw 1 16 Plotting iius sci RI ers D 11 Reading RET D 10 SAVES D 11 Transducer se se 1 15 ses D 10 Site File Clear from Meter D 14 Edit 000000 ee D 16 Save Print to 14 Save to Meter
33. PROGRAM window Do one of the following continue entering quick startup data continue to Step 3 in Entering Transducer and Pipe Parameters on the next page continue regular programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page twice 1 6 Programming Site Data November 2004 Entering Transducer and Pipe Parameters Special Transducers Enter the transducer and pipe parameters via the Pipe Parameters submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 1 in Appendix A 1 Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Channelx 3 Select Pipe Parameters 4 Do one of the following e Standard transducers enter the number engraved on the transducer head then use the pull down menu to select Standard and press Next Item Enter Proceed to Pipe Data on the next page Special transducers use the pull down menu to select Special and press Next Item Enter Proceed to Special Transducers below IMPORTANT Special transducers have no engraved number on the head and are rarely used Examine the transducer head carefully for a number 1 Assign a number between 91 and 99 for the special transducer and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the transducer frequency supplied by the factory and press Next Item Enter Note The frequency is required to transmit an excitation
34. Through PanaView you can edit the properties of your IDM compatible flowmeter You can Set the meter clock or synchronize it with the PC clock Read plot and save transducer signals Clear totalizers e Save site files to the meter or PC Clear sites from the meter Print site files to the PC To edit the properties of your IDM compatible meter 1 Highlight the meter as shown in Figure D 6 on page D 6 2 Open the Edit menu and select the Properties option as shown in Figure D 8 below Ea Panav iew Meter Browser F3 File Edit View Output Window Help Gant Undo Contents of Network My Computer Gut Copy Paste Meter Logs Display New User Tables Properties Channel 1 Remove Figure D 8 The Properties Option in the Edit Menu PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 D 7 November 2004 Editing Meter Properties cont The window appears similar to Figure D 9 below To perform a specific task refer to the appropriate section on the following pages Setting the Meter Clock page D 9 Reading Transducer Signals page D 10 Plotting Transducer Signals page D 11 e Saving Transducer Signals page D 11 Clearing Totalizers page D 11 Handling Site Files page D 12 Model GN868 Ver GN3H on Untitled IDM Clock 1 16 2003 2 22 36 PM Set Sync to PC Signal Read Signals Channel1 Plot o
35. at the above prompt clears only the log totals it does not clear the meter totalizers To reset meter totals see Clearing Totals on page 2 3 6 Use the pull down menu to create a circular or linear log and press Next Item Enter A circular log records data continuously but only the data from the most recent log cycle is saved The circular log begins recording data at the specified START TIME and continues to record data until a manual STOP command is issued At the end of each log cycle as defined by the DURATION time previously recorded data is overwritten by the new data IMPORTANT f there is insufficient memory available to store a specified log setup of that log will not be permitted Selecting the Start Time 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired start time for the log and press Next Item Enter 2 If you selected OK proceed to Selecting the Start Date below EDIT proceed to the next step NOW and the log is non circular proceed to Selecting the End Time on the next page circular proceed to Selecting the Duration on page 3 5 3 Use the pull down menu to select AM or PM Then enter the desired hour 1 12 and press Next Item Enter Note f you enter a start time earlier that the current time and error will occur 4 Enter the desired minutes 0 to 59 and press Next Item Enter 5 Enter the desired seconds 0 to 59 and press Next Item Enter Logging Data 3 3 November 2004
36. bit int Ch1 Tot Digits 0 2 Ch1 Mass Flow M DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Ch1 Fwd Mass Totals MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Rev Mass Totals MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Mass Tot Digits 2 Ch1 Timer 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Error Code 2 Ch1 Sound Speed 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Steam Density 4 2 16 bit int e WN oO 36 Ch1 Sig Strength Upstream 4 2 16 bit int 4 2 16 bit int 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Pressure 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Velocity 2 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Act Volumetric 0 DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Ch2 Std Volumetric 0 DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Ch2 Fwd Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Rev Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Ch Tot Digits 0 2 Ch2 Mass Flow M DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Ch2 Fwd Mass Totals MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Rev Mass Totals MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Mass Tot Digits 0 2 Ch2 Timer 2 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Error Code 0 2 Ch2 Sound Speed 3 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Steam Density 4 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Sig Strength Downstream Ch1 Temperature WN PO e Programming Site Data 1 39 November 2004 Table 1 14 MODBUS Registers for a 2 Channel XGS868 Continued DPR Scaling Reg Hex Addr Description decimal places Size in Bytes Ch2 Sig Strength Upstream 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Sig Strength Downstream 4 2 16 bit int
37. 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 lii November 2004 me ee Table of Contents Chapter 1 Programming Site Data IHEFOGLICHON ee ee a ee 1 1 Programming ser A en Da ee DNE 1 2 Activating a Channel ua ee ce a 1 3 Entering System Data for the 1 4 Accessing the Channelx System submenu 1 4 Selecting Volumetric UNS ta afa ade ee Pa a er UU 1 4 Selecting the Totalizer Umts siirre rera teda tr boo e eov pcr FU RN 1 5 Selecting the Mass Flow UNIS EUR RIS Sce bt MUS 1 5 Entering Transducer and Pipe Parameters na teet Pen a ec a 1 7 Special Transducers ee fits a ora uri ITE sb doro LO en 1 7 ote ter bei t tai enter etae data ete e s 1 8 Entering Zero Cutoff and Setting Up Inputs 1 10 Zero Cutoff Valde ae IO SOT MAE ee Ba ae EEE 1 10 Assume Saturation eee retta d ete aree uer ee Seen 1 10 Steam Inpllb FUDe inne er toot P Ne or ae bios obo e P eei iE 1 11 Temperature Input x2 ise een ae M eed eb dea uad 1 11 Base Temperature s re e e PAPE ES 1 12 INPUT 1 12 BASE Pressure s ann ee Bra hear fea gag hea Cie HE Ep E 1 12 Low PRESSURE SWIECH ner rer een 1 13 Quality DUE
38. cs ocu ser UR ERA ste 1 13 EriteritiQ S etup dietus wen es oe fes ee a AC fri Venue om 1 15 Ser Transd cer Sign l Setting Sesi teo tore 1 15 Setting Response Time V 8 1 18 Initializing Setup Parameters Default Setup ce ee cir ae 1 18 Using Advanced Features lordo E oce lee nee tran e ls 1 19 RETE NRI xr 1 21 Entering Global System ine pee ea aaa a 1 21 Setting Up Inputs and Outputs ee ra NT ERE PESCE ARAS UE UIS 1 24 Configuring the Conimunieatiohs Porke csset es eu rue v Poe e t ee ps 1 36 Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS cea recti re e e TO IE e D PERS 1 38 Chapter 2 Displaying and Handling Data ehe es eS A EE 2 1 Setting Up the Dose Res Cortese ea aura acer ee 2 1 Adjusting LCD Contrast and Brightnese en a a a rrr UE 2 3 RECA Secs seers Ef T 2 3 Pausing and Restarting the Measurement 2 4 Uploading Nes to the ze oon es Ot ee RES Cod 2 4 Deleting Files from the XGS868 2 5 Printing Data isene a Dee sie aa Baten ea aan mache ee 2 5 November 2004 Table of Contents cont Chapter 3 Logging Data 6 EE 3 1 Setting UP s Standard LOG
39. down menu to select a fixed pressure value or to set up the option card in Slot 1 that will supply the live pressure input and press Next Item Enter Note f Slot 1 contains an activated option card with an input assigned to Pressure Slot 1 appears as an option at the above prompt If the process pressure is stable a fixed value may be used but most applications require a live pressure input If there is no active option card for pressure the meter assumes you are using a fixed pressure Proceed to one of the following sections If you selected Fixed proceed to Step 3 If you selected Slot 1 proceed to Step 4 Enter the known fixed process pressure and press Next Item Enter The meter will only accept values from 0 to 5000 psia Proceed to Base Pressure below Use the pull down menu to set up input A or input B and press Next Item Enter The inputs were labeled during setup Note The set up of input A is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up input B Enter the base pressure and press Next Item Enter The ratio of this value to the actual pressure is used to calculate the standard mass flow rate Programming Site Data November 2004 Low Pressure Switch Quality Input 1 Use the pull down menu to activate or deactivate the low pressure switch software function and press Next Item Enter 2 Proceed to one of the following sections f you selected Yes procee
40. following appears 8C or Communicating At this display press F1 to NO Packet ce try again or press F2 to quit Retry Abort Commlink RETRY ABORT F1 F2 F3 Make sure that the RCCU battery is not weak the windows on both the RCCU and the XGS868 are clean the transmission distance does not exceed 8 ft 2 5 m the angle of incidence does not exceed 15 and there is an unobstructed line of sight between the two devices Then carefully aim the RCCU and try again If this fails to resolve the problem see Replacing the RCCU Battery on page C 14 for instructions on RCCU battery replacement If a fresh battery does not solve the problem contact GE Panametrics for help Use the RCCU keypad see Table C 4 on page C 3 to navigate through the PROG menu of the User Program The menu map may be followed in sequence or the T and 7 keys may be used to scroll through the prompt screens The lt key may be used to delete the last alphanumeric character that was entered from the keypad Note Be sure to record all the programming data entered in this chapter in Appendix B Data Records Programming of the CHx ACTIV CHx SYSTM CHx PIPE and GLOBL SYSTM submenus is required for basic operation of the Model XGS868 Failure to accurately enter all of the necessary information will result in unreliable flow rate data Therefore be sure to complete at least the sections of this chapter pertaining to those thre
41. pull down menu to select the desired channel option and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired measurement parameter and press Next Item Enter See Table 3 1 below for a list of the available options Table 3 1 Output Measurement Options Flow Velocity Volumetric Flow Forward Totalized Volume Flow Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Total Flow Measurement Time Mass Flow Forward Totalized Mass Flow Reverse Totalized Mass Flow Diagnostic Parameters The DIAG option listed in the table above represents all of the individual diagnostic parameters that appear See Chapter 3 Diagnostics of the Service Manual for a complete description of these options Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System window earlier in this section 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until until all of the log channels have been set up 4 Do one of the following f you selected a totalized value proceed to the next step f you selected a non totalized value for the log and selected FLASH as the log memory location proceed to Selecting the Start Time on the next page selected NVR or PCMCIA as the log memory location proceed to Step 6 3 2 Logging Data November 2004 ee Selecting the Log Channels 5 Use the pull down menu to clear or keep current log totals and cont press Next Item Enter Note Responding YES
42. the PC 1 Highlight the desired site in the left pane See Figure D 14 on page D 12 2 Click Save Site to PC A window opens similar to Figure D 13 on page D 11 3 Enter the desired site name and click Save PanaView saves the site in the PanaView folder unless otherwise specified Note Ifyou have created a site on the meter after opening the Site File Operations window you must close and reopen the window to click on the new Site PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B D 13 November 2004 Clearing a Site from the Meter Saving a Site in Text Form To clear a site from the meter 1 Highlight the site in the left pane see Figure D 14 on page D 12 2 Click Clear Site From Meter 3 The program asks for confirmation Click OK The meter deletes the designated file To store the data from a site file as a text file for display or printout 1 Highlight the site in the left pane see Figure D 14 on page D 12 2 Click Save Site Print to PC 3 The Site File Selection window opens Figure D 15 on page D 12 Enter the desired site name now with a prt suffix and click Save PanaView displays a text version of the site as shown in Figure D 17 below Site1 txt Notepad File Edit Format Help 02 PROGRAM PARAMETERS of Sitel Model GN868 Ver GN3H with IK FIFO and 1113 receiver board At 01 09 00 PM on 17 JAN 03 ACTIVE PARAMETERS Site status Burst Skan m
43. via an infrared transmission See Appendix C Remote Control Communications Unit A standard log is used to record up to six flow rate measurement parameters in a log file stored in the XGS868 s memory Complete the following steps to set up a log see Figure A 5 in Appendix A 1 Open the LOG EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Create Standard Log 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired option The memory location chosen at the above prompt must have sufficient room for the expected size of the log file being created After the memory location for the log file has been specified IDM displays the amount of that type of memory available IMPORTANT Jf a circular log is being set up DO NOT choose FLASH as the memory location for the log file Note 7he PCMCIA option only appears if such a card has been installed 4 Enter a log name up to five characters and press Next Item Enter 5 Enter a log message of up to twenty one characters and press Next Item Enter 6 Enter the number of parameters to be logged 1 6 and press Next Item Enter These parameters will be refered to as channels by the meter Logging Data 3 1 November 2004 Setting Up a Standard Log cont Selecting the Log Channels 7 Do one of the following For 1 Channel meter proceed to Step 2 in Selecting the Log Channels below Fora2 Channel meter proceed to Step 1 in Selecting the Log Channels below 1 Use the
44. 00 to 1 0000 Go to Procedure Options of the following page 4 Use the pull down menu to set up input A or input B and press Next Item Enter The inputs were labeled during setup Note The set up of input A is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up input B Programming Site Data November 2004 ee Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page twice 1 14 Programming Site Data November 2004 Entering Setup Data Set Transducer Signal Settings Procedure Options The signal limits response times mass flow and multi K factors for the Model XGS868 are specified via the Setup submenu The following four submenus are included in this section Signal set the parameters related to the transducer signal see below Vaveraging specify the response of the meter to step changes page 1 18 Default Setup reset all parameters to default values page 1 18 Advanced Features enable mass flow and enter K factors page 1 19 While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 2 in Appendix A Record all programmed data in Appendix B Data Records Use this option to set the limits for the incoming signal and other parameters affecting the t
45. 1 Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Channelx 3 Select System 4 Key in the desired Channel Label up to 5 characters and press Next Item Enter 5 Key in the desired Site Channel Message up to 21 characters and press Next Item Enter Selecting the Volumetric 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired volumetric units for Units the flow rate display and press Next Item Enter Available units are listed in Table 1 1 below 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired time units for the flow rate display and press Next Item Enter 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow rate display and press Next Item Enter Table 1 1 Available Volumetric Totalizer Units English Actual Cubic Feet Actual Cubic Meters Thousands of ACF Thousands of ACM Millions of ACF Millions of ACM Standard Cubic Feet Standard Cubic Meters Thousands of SCF Thousands of SCM Millions of SCF Millions of SCM 1 4 Programming Site Data November 2004 Selecting the Totalizer Units Selecting the Mass Flow Units 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired units for the totalized flow rate display and press Next Item Enter Available units are listed in Table 1 1 on the previous page 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow rate di
46. 2 erlernte 3 1 Setting UP aM Eror Eg c ye ea ee a e EEE aes 3 6 Checking the XGS868 Memory 3 9 STOPPING 69er ums irr bathe wer er en cs Deere dened ideas 3 9 Appendix A Menu Maps Appendix B Data Records Available Option une Le ee ea Te B 1 Optom GardsInstalled Aussee au a eo ze DOR RR B 2 Setulpigtqs Bee el EA EAE a a ee le B 3 Appendix C Remote Control Communications Unit WS ICTR COU MNT 1 Communications S ANI D pU C 6 The User POON We tss taste a aad ne er C 6 Accessing tne astra a ale 7 Displaying 5 re 9 Setting Up the DI plays i san ee a ee tet 10 REGU EPROM a ee La en C 13 Replacing the RCCU BUTEGTQ ica oed Lie Ed inte bid een C 14 Standard Version es ee M S EP re OE or Cae Eee C 14 lIAtinsically Safe version re cc tet crap ues OR eL ue i C 15 Appendix D PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B IntrodUCtON y n D 1 IDM Compotible Flowmeters crece o Pausen ae ae ye Mie Mente aret D 2 Milia tbe RS232 Interface mr earth D 2 SIArtINg se Ia D 2 Setting Up the Communications Port en een a edic m e nn Pre D 3 Adding an IDM Compotible Meter x15 eode eL ne D 5 Editing Met r ent cues ie ee D 7 Setting the Meter Clock socis sot xb du Ebr
47. 3 CRC Error Indicates Cyclical Redundancy Check The RCCU received a signal from the XGS868 but the command was not recognizable ce4 NAK Error Indicates Not Acknowledged error The communications link works but the XGS868 did not understand the signal from the RCCU Remote Control Communications Unit C 13 November 2004 Replacing the RCCU The RCCU is powered by one disposable standard 9 V battery When Battery the battery has been depleted it must be replaced with a fresh battery of the same type Both Standard and Intrinsically Safe 15 versions of the optional RCCU are available Follow the instructions appropriate to the specific unit being used Note The RCCU cannot recharge batteries A depleted battery must be replaced with a new one Standard Version 1 Loosen the two 2 screws along the bottom edge of the back of the RCCU housing as illustrated in Figure C 5 below Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Remove the battery connector from the top of the old battery 3 Install the battery connector on the top of the new battery 4 Replace the battery and the battery compartment cover Tighten the two 2 screws on the cover REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW AY E r2 amp DS E 2 x 3 a d N B o 8 6 8 c e to ac or El
48. 68 Multi Purpose Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGN868 Natural Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGS868 Steam Mass Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XMT868 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standards EN 50014 1997 A1 A2 1999 EN 50018 2000 e EN50281 1 1 1998 e 2 GD EExd IIC T5 ISSePO2ATEX008 ISSeP B7340 Colfontaine Belgium EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation e EN61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category Il Pollution Degree 2 EN 60529 1991 A1 2000 IP66 following the provisions of the 89 336 EEC EMC Directive the 94 9 EC ATEX Directive and the 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive The units listed above and any transducers supplied with them spoolpieces are addressed under a separate declaration of conformity do not bear CE marking for the Pressure Equipment Directive as they are supplied in accordance with Article 3 Section 3 sound engineering practices and codes of good workmanship of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97 23 EC for DN lt 25 Shannon July 1 2003 As p Ar Mr James Gibson GENERAL MANAGER NSAI LS ENISO9002 TUV ESSEN Shannon ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H4 August 2004 DECLARATION Sensing DE CONFORMITE Nous Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland d clarons sous notre propre responsabilit que les IGM878 Industrial Gas Ultrasoni
49. ANDLING P les Ej ls a OFF 17 OFF FREQ NO 2 CHANNEL UNITS Channel only appears for 2 Channel meter Channel only appears for 2 Channol meter Alarm Relays F2 F3 et F2 F2 Fa Fi F2 F2 CH2 sum Dir Ave CH2 sum Dir Ave Global Slot 1 Menu Maps Measurement Name Measurement Name F3 Fi rs z F2 F3 Fi F2 F3 Fi MASS mass TOTL TOTL TME MDOT mass MASS DIAG LOW FAULT MINIMUM ON PULSE TIME BASE Tall diagnostic parameters appear here reas JUNITSIPULSE Analog Quputs ILL SCALE FREQUENC FULL F2 YES Figure C 10 F1 A RTD Inputs Analog Inputs 50110 Chi D for 2 Ch iot 1 Outputs 3 A u anne appears tor 2 Channa meter F2 F3 F2 sum pir AVE 0 21 TABET TABET Input measurement Input measurement rr F2 Channel only appears for 2 Channel meter TEMP OFF PRESRI TEMP SPEC ra ial m ZERO Value INPUT NAME SUM DIF AVE
50. Base Pressure 1 12 Base Temperature 1 12 Low Pressure Switch 1 13 Pressure 1 12 Quality 1 13 Steam Input Type 1 11 Temperature 1 11 Zero Cutoff 1 10 K K Factors iis Dinah begets 1 19 Keypad C 2 Keys Table of Functions C 3 2 Index November 2004 Index cont M M gt S Switch 1 17 Mass Flow e eee ee 1 20 Mass Flow Units Channel n eene 1 5 Gl bal decerpere tbe eter 1 23 Measurements Displaying on RCCU C 9 Parameter Options C 12 Memory XGS Checking 3 9 Menu Edit s IRE RES D 3 Menu Map Analog A 3 Calibration nettes A 4 Comm A 3 Error A 3 Input Output Channel A 1 Liquid Crystal Display A 3 Pause een A 3 Pipe Parameters 1 Setup re nee 2 Status arte T 1 SYStEIM un sat 1 System 1 3 Totalizer Frequency Output A 3 Meter Changing Settings D 15 Editing D 7 Setting the Clock
51. Ch2 Temperature 4 2 16 bit int Ch2 Pressure 4 2 16 bit int Avg Velocity 2 4 2 16 bit int Avg Act Volumetric Q DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Avg Std Volumetric Q DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Avg Fwd Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Avg Rev Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Avg Tot Digits 0 2 Avg Mass Flow M DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Avg Fwd Mass Totals MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Avg Rev Mass Totals MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Avg Mass Tot Digits 2 Avg Timer 4 2 16 bit int Avg Error Code 2 Avg Sound Speed 4 2 16 bit int MODBUS baud rate 5MODBUS parity MODBUS stop bits MODBUS meter addr RESERVED Notes 1 Clear Totalizers flag from the 8051 to clear either the Channel 1 or Channel 2 totalizers 2 MODBUS baud rate 5 2400 6 4800 7 9600 3 MODBUS parity none 1 odd 2 even 4 MODBUS stop bits 1 1 stop bit 2 2 stop bits 5 AVG Error Code 0 Both Chl and Ch are in error 1 Chl only is in error 2 Ch2 only is in error 3 Both channels are error free 1 40 Programming Site Data Chapter 2 Displaying and Handling Data Introduction sans en a 2 1 Setting Up the ECD na un 2 1 Adjusting LCD Contrast and 2 3 Clearing Totals n ccr een ed e ac sy 2 3 Pausing and Restarting the Measurement 2 4 Uploading Files to the 2 4 Deleting Files from the XGS868 Memory 2 5 Printing DUtds
52. Clear Totalizers Site Files v Auto connect at startup Close Figure D 9 Properties Window for IDM Based Meter Note For illustration purposes the meter shown here is a one channel GN868 flowmeter Specific parameters will vary with your particular meter D 8 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 November 2004 a zoor fji mm m im izv ii cm m jm z mp b m m III Setting the Meter Clock The meter s Time may be reset in three different ways manually enter the time and date in the text box or click on the Sync to PC option button to have PanaView set the time and date to the current PC setting or click on the Set option button to open the dialog box shown in Figure D 10 below Set the desired date and time as indicated and click on the OK option button m Select Date Time maren Mon Tue wea Thu Fri sat Sun wc Be ee ERN ER E g RUM Figure D 10 Time and Date Selection Window PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 D 9 November 2004 Reading Transducer To read a Signal from the meter Signals 1 Click on the Read Signals button If the meter is a multi channel instrument open the Channel drop down menu and click on the desired channel After a moment the Properties window appears similar to Figure D 11 below Model GN868 Yer GN3H on Untitled Clock h 16 2003 2 22 36 PM Set Sync to PC
53. D Inputs uer aa 1 28 Number of 5 1 17 Setting ee eee 1 28 Parameters 1 27 1 31 C 12 Analog Outputs Percent 1 17 Ment Map in neue nenn inant A 3 R Window ele eb thoes 1 17 Setting Up 1 26 1 28 1 29 1 30 Signal Low Limit 1 16 Units Options 1 27 1 31 1 33 1 35 3 2 3 7 Skan T Offset ii 2 22 1 17 Soundspeed 1 16 B T 1 17 Transmit 1 17 Base 1 12 Transmit Sample 1 17 Base Temperature cael taint amend nth Dye A wesw 1 12 Velocity High Limit 1 16 Battery Replacing for RCCU 14 Velocity Low Limit 1 16 Burst Mode epua 1 17 Display Adjusting Contrast and Brightness 2 3 Channel Mode Options 11 Calibration Menu Map A 4 Parameter C 12 Channel Setting Up Rn en 2 1 ACHVALING oe ee 1 3 Displaying Data Mas Plow Uniti eet bolo et alls 1 5 Pausing and Restarting Measurement 2 4 System 1 4 Totalizer Units 1 5 E Volumetric Units l 4 Edit Communication Brot era D 2 Functions D 16 Communications Port
54. E MESSAGE Fi F2 Fi F2 MEM NOT AVAILABLE STOP Log Name Fi ERROR LOG3 LO F2 Stop Logging YES CH1 CH2 SUM DIF AVE rement Name 1 F3 Fi F2 MDOT MASS MASS DIAG Set LOG Totals to 0 F2 YES totalized value non totalized value NVR or PCMCIA Tall diagnostic parameters available Flash Is LOG circular F2 YES NOTE Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices STARTTIME Fi F2 OK EDIT NOW HOUR F2 PM MINUTES SECONDS START DATE Fi F2 OK EDIT TODAY YEAR MONTH Fi DEC 12 choices DAY For STANDARD logj for ERROR log END TIME non circular log circular log Fi F2 DURATION Fi F2 K EDIT hours Days LOG TIME F2 Fi Fi PM 10min 24 HR
55. ENU features Channelx Status activate one or both channels and select the desired measurement method Channelx System enter the individual channel parameters Channelx Pipe Parameters enter the pipe geometry and other parameters Channelx Input Output set up the inputs and outputs Channelx Setup set the signal limits response times and mass flow status Global System select system units English and metrics Global Input Output set up error handling option cards and display Global Comm Port set the serial port parameters Note The x in CHx represents the channel number If you are using 1 Channel meter only Channel Iwill appear To get the XGS868 up and running as quickly as possible you must as a minimum activate the channel s enter channel and global system data and pipe parameters The Procedure Options sections at the end of each menu will help you in programming the required quick startup and optional data Note n this manual only the programming of Channel I will be described To program Channel 2 of a 2 channel meter simply repeat the same procedure presented for Channel 1 Programming Site Data 1 1 November 2004 Programming Methods There are three methods for programming the XGS868 flowmeter Instrument Data Manager IDM a PC based non resident software program that communicates with the XGS868 via its RS232 serial port PanaView
56. G CAL Pause LoG or 2 Channel meter only PROGRAM Fi A F3 CH1 CH2 Channel PROGRAM Figure Ton y data legging option card installed F1 ACTIV 2 channel t Change Ste status Fi Fi OFF BURST SkanMeas isure z SKAN MASS FLOW F2 svsTM VOLUMETRIC UNITS CHANNEL LABEL ISITEICHANNEL MESSAGE F2 F3 PIPE F2 SPEC Fi F2 vo SETUP TRANSDUCER NUMBER Figure C2 SPECIAL TRANSDUCER FREQUENCY Figure C2 F2 F3 CF 200k F2 Tu F3 MASS FLOW TIME Fi F2 ISEC MIN VOLUMETRIC TIME Fi F2 ISEC MIN PIP enous F3 Fi PI mm TOTALIZER UNITS enous merric F2 PIPE WALL PATH LENGTH P F2 et F2
57. GE Infrastructure Sensing Model XGS868 Steam Ultrasonic Mass Flow Transmitter 1 amp 2 Channel Programming Manual GE Infrastructure Sensing Model XGS868 Steam Ultrasonic Mass Flow Transmitter 1 amp 2 Channel Programming Manual 910 196PC November 2004 Model XGS868 is a GE Panametrics product GE Panametrics has joined other GE high technology sensing businesses under a new name GE Infrastructure Sensing November 2004 Warranty Return Policy Each instrument manufactured by GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc 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 Infrastructure Sensing Inc Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser If GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc determines that the equipment was defective the warranty period is one year for general electronic failures of the instrument one year for mechanical failures of the sensor If GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc 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 Infrastructure Sensing Inc the repairs are not covered under this warranty The w
58. INPUT oniy if input Fixed Sot 915 A LABEL B LABEL A FIXED PRESSURE BASE PRESSURE QUALITY INPUT F2 SLOTI A LABEL B LABEL F2 B Fixen QUAL Channel Status System Pipe Parameters amp I O Menu Map Figure A 1 Low Pressure Switch Yes PRESSURE LIMIT Menu Maps A 1 November 2004 Main Menu Meter Window Mena Gib Dua Hb L isis Eat Funcions Real Connect a New Instrument SITE EDIT MENU Select an Existing Instrument JCALIBRATIONTEST Scan Network fr Instruments PAUSE MEASUREMENT LOG EDIT MENU FILE MENU Preferences Dial Modem Hang Up Modem To Tala aaa exit Ca Jee ete sa En USERS A Figure See Figure V averaging Defaut Setup Advanced Features Press YES to Default RESPONSE TIME YES eee ae ee Ga han ee nn cargana n Da Aue Dison Channel SETUP Menu Map i r1 Figure A 2 r r
59. Menue acer Etre Eres D 3 en RE ER N 1 36 Properties Option D 7 MODBUS Setting 1 37 Handling Setting DIDE D Path sole ad 1 25 Correlation Peak Limit 1 16 Single Channel 2 2 2 2 1 24 1 1 24 Error Log Setting 3 6 Ertors bad atin C 13 Index November 2004 Index cont F L Ehud Type ee 1 9 LCD Frequency Outputs Setting Up 1 34 Adjusting Contrast and Brightness 2 3 Frequency Totalizer Output 1 32 1 34 Menu 22 ere Bern A 3 Menu 3 SONG c eher 2 1 Log G Error Setting 3 6 Standard eee ee eee ees 3 1 Global SLODDIDBg sio ees des ei 3 9 Mass Flow Units E 1 23 Logging Data Time Increment 3 5 Totalizer Units a SISTEMI UI 1 22 Low Pressure 1 13 Volumetric 1 22 Global 1 21 System Data 1 21 IDM Compatible Meters D 2 D 5 Initial Setup 1 18 Data Table fa aca ada au B 3 Input Output Channel Menu Map A 1 Input Output Error Handling 1 24 Input Output Menu 1 10 1 24 Assume Saturation 1 10
60. Meter Settings cont xl PROGRAM Static Density Previous Item FLUID TYPE Air AXIAL LENGTH L 12 inches PATH LENGTH P 16 971 inches PIPE WALL 2 inches PIPE OD 12 feet hd Exit Page Figure D 22 Site Edit Menu with Current Settings 7 When you have completed entering parameters in a given option click Exit Page to close the option You can then double click on another option or click Close to close the window You can double click on another menu to modify its settings or return to the New Meter Browser For additional PanaView functions refer to the PanaView User s Manual D 18 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B November 2004 Index A D Acceleration 1 16 Default Setup 1 18 Activating Channel 1 3 Delta T 1 17 Advanced 1 19 Diagnostics Alarm Relays Setting Up 1 30 A DIVISOE 03 ernst 1 17 Alarms Card Setting Up 1 30 Acceleration Limit 1 16 Amplitude Discriminator Amplitude Discriminator High 1 16 High ces eh SSE Beet 1 16 Amplitude Discriminator Low 1 16 COW ini RAE ne 1 16 Correlation Peak Limit 1 16 Analog Inputs Delta T 1 17 Card Setting Up 1 28 1 29 1 30 M gt S Switch erene penai e de nini eea 1 17 RI
61. Tur tS te Reais a a xm SAMPLE SIZE Set to 0 for Active T Offset F2 F3 Ft 4 8 YES Edit table Density F1 F2 Mes 8 1 penen zz NN NN a LL Abivisor en 7 Comes ME usd cycles E E ixl NOTE Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices o ves FOTK factors Velocity K Factor x Channel SET UP Menu Maps Figure C 8 Remote Control Communications Unit 18 November 2004 Program PROG CHOICES sre eor menu z r2 z ra ONLINE orrine OG LoG para SITE PROG cat Pause LOG data Tagging option card installed tor 2 Channel meter only PROGRAM Ft Fe Fa cut GLOBL Figures C 1 and 2 Global PROGRAM Fe e TN MMI a e eter Address a Fe BAUD RATE English S
62. YES if logs available All Logs Cleared Another selction Fi F2 MORE EXIT Figure C 12 LOG and CLEAR Menu Maps Remote Control Communications Unit C 22 Appendix D PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B Introduction u kun un ee aan aan D 1 IDM Compatible 1 lt D 2 Wiring the RS232 Interface D 2 Starting UBS saxa vues Dr rare D 2 Setting Up the Communications Port D 3 Adding an IDM Compatible Meter D 5 Editing Meter Properties D 7 Changing Meter 5 D 15 November 2004 Introduction The PanaView graphical user interface offers interactive communications between Windows based PCs and GE Infrastructure Sensing flowmeters compatible with the company s IDM protocol Compatible 32 bit Windows operating systems include Windows 98SE NT 4 0 with Service Pack 6 2000 XP and ME With PanaView you can load and save site file data create and save graph and log files display text output and graphs of live measurement data create custom templates for displaying text graph and log data interface with multiple GE Infrastructure Sensing instruments This document focuses on particular applications suitable for
63. ameter and press Next Item Enter See Table 1 11 below for a description of the available options Table 1 11 Output Measurement Options Options Forward Totalized Volume Flow Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Forward Totalized Mass Flow Reverse Totalized Mass Flow Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System window earlier in this section 3 Enter a value for the minimum pulse on time between 1 usec and 10 000 usec for the frequency of the totalizer pulses and press Next Item Enter Note A complete pulse consists of equal amounts of ON and OFF times Choose a value that is compatible with the frequency counter to be used 4 Enter a value for the number of measurement units represented by each pulse and press Next Item Enter Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Input Output window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Programming Site Data 1 33 November 2004 ee Frequency Outputs The frequency output issues a continuous signal with a frequency proportional to the selected measurement While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 4 in Appendix A Complete the following steps to set up the totalizer outputs of an option card installed in SLOT 1
64. arranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties whether statutory express or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade If a GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc 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 Infrastructure Sensing Inc will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION number and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided 2 If GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc 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 Infrastructure Sensing Inc will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction Then one of the following courses of action will then be taken fthe damage is covered under the terms of the warranty the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and returned f GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty or if the warranty has expired an estimate for the
65. ate MOD Stop Bits MOD Baud Rate Channel 1 MOD Address Channel Status Channel 2 Channel Status Off Channel Status Off Measure Mode Channel Label Skan Measure Mode Channel System Channel Label Skan 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 Dec Dig Mass Totalizer Mass Dec Dig Data Records B 3 November 2004 Channel 1 Table B 3 Setup Data cont Channel Pipe Parameters Channel 2 Trans Type STD Trans Type STD Transducer Transducer Spec Trans Hz Spec Trans Hz Spec Trans Tw Spec Trans Tw Pipe O D Pipe O D Pipe Wall Pipe Wall Path Length Path Length P Axial Length L Axial Length L Fluid Type Fluid Type Other Sndspd Calibration Factor Channel Input Output Zero Cutoff Other Sndspd Calibration Factor Zero Cutoff Assume Sat Yes Assume Sat Yes Steam Input Type Pressure Steam Input Type Pressure Temp Input Temp Input Base Temp Base Temp Pressure Inpu
66. bic Meters Thousands of ACF Thousands of ACM Millions of ACF Millions of ACM Standard Cubic Feet Standard Cubic Meters Thousands of SCF Thousands of SCM Millions of SCF Millions of SCM 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired time units for the flow rate display and press Next Item Enter 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow rate display and press Next Item Enter Selecting the Totalizer 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired units for the totalized Units flow rate display and press Next Item Enter Available units are listed in Table 1 5 above 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow rate display and press Next Item Enter 3 Do one of the following If MASS FLOW is ON proceed to Selecting the Mass Flow Units below If MASS FLOW is OFF the meter returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Go to Procedure Options on the following page Note 70 activate mass flow refer to page 1 20 1 22 Programming Site Data November 2004 Selecting the Mass Flow Units Procedure Options 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired mass flow units for the flow rate display and press Next Item Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at System Units See Table 1 6 below Table 1 6 Availab
67. ble configurations are listed in Table B 1 below Table B 1 Option Card Configurations Configuration 1215 02 FF 4 Frequency Outputs 1215 03 TT 4 Totalizer Outputs 1215 04 FT 2 Frequency Outputs 2 Totalizer Outputs 1215 05 FO 2 Frequency Outputs 1215 06 TO 2 Totalizer Outputs 1215 07 AA 4 Standard Alarms 1215 08 HH 4 Hermetic Alarms 1215 09 FA 2 Frequency Outputs 2 Standard Alarms 1215 10 FH 2 Frequency Outputs 2 Hermetic Alarms 1215 11 TA 2 Totalizer Outputs 2 Standard Alarms 1215 12 TH 2 Totalizer Outputs 2 Hermetic Alarms 1223 02 OI 2 Current Inputs 1223 03 OR 2 RTD Inputs 1223 04 TI 2 Current Inputs 2 Totalizer Outputs 1223 05 TR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Totalizer Outputs 1223 06 FI 2 Current Inputs 2 Frequency Outputs 1223 07 FR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Frequency Outputs 1223 08 Al 2 Current Inputs 2 Standard Alarms 1223 09 HI 2 Current Inputs 2 Hermetic Alarms 1223 10 AR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Standard Alarms 1223 11 HR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Hermetic Alarms 1225 13 CO 2 Current Outputs 1225 14 CF 2 Current Outputs 2 Frequency Outputs 1225 15 CT 2 Current Outputs 2 Totalizer Outputs 1225 16 CA 2 Current Outputs 2 Standard Alarms 1225 17 CH 2 Current Outputs 2 Hermetic Alarms 1233 02 RR 4 RTD Inputs 1233 03 IR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Current Inputs 1233 04 I 4 Current Inputs 1272 02 CI 2 Current Outputs 2 Current Inputs 1272 03 CR 2 Current Outputs 2 RTD Inputs 1272 04 CIR 2 Current Outputs 1 Current Inp
68. c correspond to the input wiring terminal numbers from top to bottom For example Input A corresponds to pins 1 2 and 3 Input B corresponds to pins 4 5 and 6 etc Setting Up the Input 1 Enter a label of up to eight characters for input and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired input measurement and Next Item Enter Do one of the following If Off was selected go to Procedure Options below e If Pressure or Temperature was selected proceed to Step 5 If Special was selected to set up the input as a live special input proceed to the next step 3 Enter a name for the input and press Next Item Enter 4 Enter a unit of measurement for the input and press Next Item Enter 5 Enter a value a temperature value for special inputs for the low end of the analog input range and press Next Item Enter 6 Enter a value a temperature value for special inputs for the high end of the analog input range and press Next Item Enter Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Input Output window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times 1 28 Programming Site Data November 2004 RTD Inputs Procedure Options Option cards with RTD inputs have a temperature range of 100 to 350 C While following the programming in
69. c Flow Transmitter XGF868 Flare Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGM868 Multi Purpose Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGN868 Natural Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGS868 Steam Mass Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XMT868 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter r latif cette d claration sont en conformit avec les documents suivants EN 50014 1997 A1 A2 1999 EN 50018 2000 EN50281 1 1 1998 e 2 GD EExd T5 ISSePO2ATEXOO08 ISSeP B7340 Colfontaine Belgium EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation e EN61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category Il Pollution Degree 2 EN 60529 1991 A1 2000 IP66 suivant les r gles de la Directive de Compatibilit Electromagn tique 89 336 EEC d ATEX 94 9 EC et de la Directive Basse Tension 73 23 EEC Les mat riels list s ci dessus ainsi que les transducteurs pouvant tre livr s avec les manchettes faisant l objet d une d claration de conformit s par e ne portent pas le marquage CE de la directive des quipements sous pression car ils sont fournis en accord avec la directive 97 23 EC des quipements sous pression pour les DN 25 Article 3 section 3 qui concerne les pratiques et les codes de bonne fabrication pour l ing nierie du son Shannon July 1 2003 po yoo Mr James Gibson DIRECTEUR GENERAL NSAI LS ENISO9002 TUV ESSEN Shannon ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H4 August 2004 Sensing KONFORMIT TS ERKL RUNG Wir
70. conds 0 to 59 and press Next Item Enter 3 4 Logging Data November 2004 Selecting the End Date 1 Selecting the Duration 1 Selecting the Time 1 Increment 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired end date for the log and press Next Item Enter If you selected OK or TODAY proceed to Selecting the Time Increment below EDIT proceed to the next step Enter the desired year 0 99 and press Next Item Enter Use the pull down menu to select the desired month and press Next Item Enter Enter the desired day 1 to the number of days in the selected month and press Next Item Enter Proceed to Selecting the Time Increment below Use the pull down menu to select the desired units of measure Enter the desired number of hours days and press Next Item Enter Proceed to the Selecting the Time Increment below Use the pull down menu to select the desired time increment and Next Item Enter The time increment is the frequency at which the Model XGS868 takes and records data measurements If any reading takes longer than the programmed time increment the log is filled in with the next consecutive reading For example assume that a velocity value of 3 ft sec is recorded at 12 00 00 in a log with a time increment of five seconds If the next reading is 8 ft sec and it takes the meter 12 seconds to read this value then both of the missed readings 12 00 05 and 12 00 10 will be f
71. ct it 4 The New IDM Meter screen shown in Figure D 5 below opens Enter the Network ID number for the meter and click OK New IDM Meter Enter Network ID 1 IV Auto connect at startup Figure 0 5 New IDM Meter Screen PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 D 5 November 2004 BEE Adding an IDM IMPORTANT The Network ID number must match the Network ID Compatible Meter cont programmed in the meter s Communications menu If the initialization is successful the Meter Browser shows a listing similar to Figure D 6 below B Pana iew Meter Browser Ey File Edit View Output Window Help Contents of Network My 5 35 Network My Computer MELANCEL Meter Logs H Pc Logs Display Untitled IDM COM1 User Tables Is Model GN868 Ver Channel 1 Figure D 6 The Updated Network Tree However if the settings do not match or there is some other difficulty a screen appears similar to Figure D 7 below Communication Error COM 1 Maximum timeouts exceeded on instrument at ID 1 Try the operation again Exit Application Figure D 7 Communication Error Screen The screen offers the options of trying again or of canceling the operation Click on the desired choice and then on OK to confirm the choice or on Exit Application to close PanaView M D 6 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 November 2004 Editing Meter Properties
72. d to Step 3 e If you selected No proceed to Quality Input below 3 Enter the low pressure switch set point and press Next Item Enter The acceptable range is 0 to 5000 psia The meter will stop taking readings if the pressure drops below this value When the temperature and pressure inputs indicate that the steam is saturated the Quality Input value 1s used for the mass flow rate calculations Unless a different value is accurately known accept the default value at the following prompt Note The quality value indicates what fraction of the fluid is in the gas phase The remaining fraction is assumed to be liquid water Thus a quality value of 1 0 indicates 100 gas 1 Use the pull down menu to select a fixed steam quality value or to set up the option card in Slot 1 that will supply the live steam quality input and press Next Item Enter Note f Slot 1 contains an activated option card with an analog input that has been programmed as Special Slot 1 appears as an option at the above prompt Normally a fixed value of 1 0 100 steam should be used for the steam quality value If there is no active option card for a special input the meter assumes you are using a fixed quality value 2 Proceed to one of the following sections If you selected Fixed proceed to Step 3 If you selected Slot 1 proceed to Step 4 3 Enter the known fixed steam quality and press Next Item Enter The meter will accept values from 0 00
73. e Displays the average of Outputs the average of Channel1 and Channel2 Channel1 and Channel2 regardless of the error state totals regardless of the error of either channel state of either channel 1 If one channel is in error 1 If one channel is in error the other channel s value totalizing continues is displayed as the 2 If both channels are in average error totalizing stops If both channels are in error the last average reading is held Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Global O window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Programming Site Data 1 25 November 2004 TR Setting Up SlotO and Slot 1 Model XGS868 has two built in analog outputs which are Input Outputs assigned to Slot 0 Also a variety of input output option cards may be installed in Slot 1 See Chapter 1 Installation of the Startup Guide for a complete description of the available option cards To set up option cards refer to one of the following sections Analog Outputs refer to section below Analog Inputs see page 1 28 RTD Inputs see page 1 29 Alarm Relays see page 1 30 Totalizer Outputs see page 1 32 Frequency Outputs see page 1 34 Analog Outputs While following the programming instructions refer to Figur
74. e A 4 in Appendix A Accessing the Output 1 Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Global 3 Select Input Output 4 Select Options 5 Select Slot O or Slot 1 depending on which output you want to set up 6 Use the pull down menu to select the desired output and press Next Item Enter Note Output letters A B etc correspond to the output wiring terminal numbers from top to bottom For example Output A corresponds to pins 1 2 and 3 Output B corresponds to pins 4 5 and 6 etc Setting Up Output Scale 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired output scale and press Next Item Enter 2 Do one of the following If you selected Off IDM returns to the Input Output window Go to Procedure Options on the next page f you selected 0 20 mA or 4 20 mA and are using a Channel meter proceed to Step 4 e 2 Channel meter proceed to the next step 1 26 Programming Site Data November 2004 ee ee Ze ee Setting Up Output Scale 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired channel option and cont press Next Item Enter 4 Use the pull down menu to select the desired measurement parameter and press Next Item Enter See Table 1 9 below for a description of the available options 5 At Zero enter a flow rate value for the low end of the analog output range and press Next Item Enter 6 At Full enter a flow rate value for the high end of the analog output range and pr
75. e letter L Remote Control Communications Unit C 3 November 2004 Table C 4 The RCCU Key Functions cont Unshifted Function Shifted Function Five Key press to enter a number 5 Press 1 time to enter the letter M Press 2 times to enter the letter N Press 3 times to enter the letter O Six Key press to enter a number 6 Press 1 time to enter the letter P Press 2 times to enter the letter Press 3 times to enter the letter R Seven Key press to enter number 7 Press 1 time to enter the letter A Press 2 times to enter the letter B Press 3 times to enter the letter C Eight Key press to enter a number 8 Press 1 time to enter the letter D Press 2 times to enter the letter E Press 3 times to enter the letter F Nine Key press to enter a number 9 Clear Key press to enter the CLEAR menu See Chapter 5 Clearing Data for details Press 1 time to enter the letter G Press 2 times to enter the letter H Press 3 times to enter the letter Exit Key press to leave the current menu saving entered values and return to the next higher menu PRNT not yet available Enter Key press to accept the currently displayed value or text MENU not yet available ON Key press once to power up the RCCU Hold down to turn on the display backlight OFF press to power down the RCCU Decimal Point Key press to enter a decimal point d
76. e submenus Refer to Figures C 7 through C 12 on pages C 16 through C 21 Except for the three submenus noted above it is not necessary to program the Model XGS868 flowmeter in any particular order C 6 Remote Control Communications Unit November 2004 a EI Accessing the User To access the XGS868 s User Program the RCCU must be pointed Program directly at the receiver in the window on the electronics enclosure whenever data is being sent or received see Figure C 3 below Optional Display j 7 Receiver Red Fault Light Green Power Light Figure C 3 XGS868 Front Window The green light in the window glows continuously to indicate that the XGS868 is receiving power while the red light should glow for more than two seconds whenever a signal from the RCCU is initiated If the red light blinks repeatedly the XGS868 is not receiving the RCCU signal correctly The Send Receive lights on the RCCU blink once to indicate the sending receiving of a signal IDM MENU START GGGG this display press F2 to IDM MENU select ONLINE previous selection appears here SYSTEM ONLINE OFFLNE F1 F2 IMPORTANT Always keep the RCCU pointed directly at the 5868 while communicating with the meter Remote Control Communications Unit C 7 November 2004 Accessing the User Program cont Uploading Basic Press the F1 key to select Target System Info RCV and begin communica
77. easure mode skan Meas SYSTEM PARAMETERS no label No message System units Pressure units Totalizer option Equation an volumetric Units volumetric Time voL Decimal Digits Totalizer units TOT Decimal Digits Mass Flow units Mass Flow Time MDOT Decimal Digits Mass units Mass Decimal Digits PIPE PARAMETERS ENGLISH PSIa Automatic Actual Flow only Yes Thousands ACF min Actual cubic ft 0 Pounds sec 0 Pounds 0 Figure D 17 Printout of Site File 4 Click Close once to close the Site File Operations window and a second time to close the Properties window and return to the Meter Browser D 14 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 November 2004 Changing Meter Settings Through PanaView users of IDM compatible meters can handle remote programming of the meter They can Program and change a meter s operating parameters e Set up start and stop logs Calibrate and test inputs and outputs Clear various files To access meter programming 1 Enter the New Meter Browser option from the File menu 2 Expand the network tree until you reach the desired meter 3 Then expand the meter tree as shown in Figure D 18 below EilPanaYiew Meter Browser 5 gt File Edit View Output Window Help Contents of Network My Computer MELANCEL Untith 2 23 Network My Computer MELANCEL Meter Logs Logs Stored on Meter H E PC Logs Display Meter Display 7 Unt
78. ecute remote commands using the Instrument Data Manager software via this link Use the Comm Port submenu to set the communications port baud and MODBUS parameters While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 3 in Appendix A Use the steps below to configure the communications port 1 Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Global 3 Select Comm Port 4 Enter a meter address between 1 and 127 and press Next Item Enter The default address is 1 A meter address is only necessary for communication with the GE Infrastructure Sensing Instrument Data Manager software See the IDM User s Manual 910 185 for more information IMPORTANT Ifthe meter address or baud rate is changed communication with the Instrument Data Manager must be re established with the new parameters 5 Use the pull down menu to select a baud rate and press Next Item Enter 6 Do one of the following If you have the RS485 MODBUS option proceed to Step 1 in Setting Up MODBUS Communications on the following page If you have the standard RS232 serial interface go to Procedure Options on the next page Programming Site Data November 2004 Setting Up MODBUS Communications Procedure Options Use the steps below to configure MODBUS communications Note The XG5868 MODBUS communications settings chosen in the next four steps must match those of the MODBUS control system 1 Use the pul
79. ee Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes Soundspeed Limit 1 to 50 The E2 SOUNDSPEED error message appears when the calculated fluid sound speed differs from the fluid sound speed entered in the Channelx System menu by more than the programmed SOUNDSPEED LIMIT value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes Velocity Low Limit 500 to 500 ft sec 150 to 150 m sec 75 0 ft sec 23 m sec The E3 VELOCITY RANGE error messages appears when the calculated fluid velocity is less than the programmed VELOCITY LOW LIMIT value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes Velocity High Limit Acceleration Limit 500 to 500 ft sec 150 to 150 m sec 0 to 250ft s to 76m s 75 0 ft sec 23 m sec 50 ft s 15 m s The E3 VELOCITY RANGE error messages appears when the calculated fluid velocity exceeds the programmed VELOCITY HIGH LIMIT value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes The E6 CYCLE SKIP error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity changes by more than the programmed ACCELERATION LIMIT value from one reading to the next See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes Amplitude Discriminator Low 0 to 100 The amplitude discriminator measures the transduce
80. ess Next Item Enter Table 1 9 Output Measurement Options Flow Velocity Volumetric Flow Forward Totalized Volume Flow Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Total Flow Measurement Time Mass Flow Forward Totalized Mass Flow Reverse Totalized Mass Flow Diagnostic Parameters The DIAG option listed above represents all of the individual diagnostic parameters that appear at the previous prompt See Chapter 3 Diagnostics of the Service Manual for a complete description of these options Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System window earlier in this section Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Input Output window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Programming Site Data 1 27 November 2004 eee Analog Inputs While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 4 in Appendix A Complete the following steps to set up the analog inputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 Accessing the Input Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Global Select Input Output Select Options Select Slot 1 Oo wur NF Use the pull down menu to select the desired input and press Next Item Enter Note Input letters A B et
81. f the meter can assume the steam is always at or near saturation then only a temperature or pressure input is needed The meter will interpolate the corresponding pressure or temperature 1 Use the pull down menu to select whether you will assume saturation or not and press Next Item Enter Proceed to one of the following sections f you selected Yes proceed to Steam Input Type on the next page If you selected No proceed to Temperature Input on the next page Programming Site Data November 2004 Steam Input Type Temperature Input Use the next prompt to select which type of input will be used to measure mass flow 1 Use the pull down menu to select the type of input that will be used to measure mass flow and press Next Item Enter Proceed to one of the following sections If you selected Temperature proceed to Temperature Input on the next page e If you selected Pressure proceed to Base Temperature on the next page IMPORTANT Infrastructure Sensing recommends using a live input for either temperature or pressure when assuming the saturation The Model XGS868 can use either a fixed temperature value or a live temperature input to calculate the steam density for the mass flow rate display 1 Use the pull down menu to select a fixed temperature value or to set up the option card in Slot 1 that will supply the live temperature input and press Next Item Enter Note f Slot 1 contains an act
82. f the EC Type Examination Certificate The installation must be carried out in accordance with all appropriate international national and local standard codes and practices and site regulations for flameproof apparatus and in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual Access to the circuitry must not be made during operation Only trained competent personnel may install operate and maintain the equipment The product has been designed so that the protection afforded will not be reduced due to the effects of corrosion of materials electrical conductivity impact strength aging resistance or the effects of temperature variations The product cannot be repaired by the user it must be replaced by an equivalent certified product Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved repairer The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the certification documentation and the instruction manual The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared electromagnetic ionizing or non electrical dangers CE CERT ATEX D Rev August 2004 DECLARATION Sensing CONFORMITY We Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the IGM878 Industrial Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGF868 Flare Gas Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter XGM8
83. f the data types listed above consult the User s Manuals for the IDM software the personal computer and the printer Displaying and Handling Data 2 5 Chapter 3 Logging Data Introduction en a 3 1 Setting Up a Standard Log 3 1 Setting Up Error Log i an ka vee 3 6 Checking the XGS868 Memory 3 9 Stopping entre lien 3 9 November 2004 Introduction Setting Up a Standard Log In order to log data to the Model XGS868 it must be fitted with an optional data logging option card in Slot 2 See Chapter 4 Parts Replacement of the Service Manual for instructions on installing the card After the option card has been installed further memory expansion is possible by plugging an industry standard memory card into a connector on the data logging option card If you do not have the data logging option card you can log data on a remote computer terminal via the meter s RS232 serial port This requires the use of the optional Instrument Data Manager IDM software Refer to the IDM User s Manual in the chapter discussing the Real Time Menu This chapter explains how to log data to the Model XGS868 s using the optional data logging card and IDM Also refer Appendix A Menu Maps Note After the specified data has been logged the log file may be uploaded to the Remote Control Communications Unit RCCU
84. following page 7 Use the pull down menu to select whether to edit the table and press Next Item Enter Note f you select No go to Procedure Options on the next page 1 Enter the number of K factors 2 to 20 in the table and press Next Item Enter 2 Enter the velocity value for K factor number X and press Next Item Enter Note When editing the K factor table the velocities must be entered in increasing order 3 Enter the K factor corresponding to velocity number X 0 333 to 3 0 and press Next Item Enter 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each pair of values Programming Site Data November 2004 Procedure Options Activating Mass Flow Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Advanced Features window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page four times Use this option to calculate mass flow from a static fluid density Complete the following steps to enter the static density of the fluid IMPORTANT The Model XGS868 calculates the actual steam density from the live or fixed temperature and pressure inputs as programmed in the Input Output menu However setting the Mass flow calculation prompt to Yes overrides this value and uses the density entered at the following prompt to calculate mass flow Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functi
85. hoose FLASH as the memory location for the log file Note 7he PCMCIA option only appears if such a card has been installed 4 Enter a log name up to five characters and press Next Item Enter 5 Enter a log message of up to twenty one characters and press Next Item Enter 6 Enter the number of parameters to be logged 1 6 and press Next Item Enter These parameters will be refered to as channels by the meter Note Fora I Channel XGS666 the data for Channel 1 is logged automatically However for a 2 Channel meter the channel data to be logged must be specified 7 Doone of the following For 1 Channel meter proceed to Step 2 in Selecting the Log Channels on the next page Fora2 Channel meter proceed to Step 1 in Selecting the Log Channels on the next page 3 6 Logging Data November 2004 EE Selecting the Log Channels 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired channel option and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired measurement parameter and press Next Item Enter See Table 3 1 below a list of the available options Table 3 2 Output Measurement Options Flow Velocity Volumetric Flow Forward Totalized Volume Flow Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Total Flow Measurement Time Mass Flow Forward Totalized Mass Flow Reverse Totalized Mass Flow Diagnostic Parameters The DIAG option listed in the table above represents all of the individ
86. illed in with the 8 ft sec value Press Next Item Enter to acknowledge the message Note Although each log is restricted to six logged parameters it is still possible to log more than six parameters Simply re enter the Create Standard Log submenu as many times as necessary to set up additional logs Select the other desired parameters and run these logs simultaneously with the first log Logging Data 5 5 November 2004 le GM 1 Setting Up an Error Log An error log updates every 5 seconds or whenever the display updates but only if a new error condition occurs Error logs have a fixed length of 2 pages and contain sixty records per page Each record shows the time of the error the measurement parameter values at that time and the error code message The logged values of the chosen measurement parameters at the time of the error condition provide valuable troubleshooting information Complete the following steps to set up an error log see Figure A 5 in Appendix A Setting Up the Log 1 Open the LOG EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Create Error Log 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired option The memory location chosen at the above prompt must have sufficient room for the expected size of the log file being created After the memory location for the log file has been specified IDM displays the amount of that type of memory available IMPORTANT Jfa circular log is being set up DO NOT c
87. in Figure C 4 above the display screen includes the following information Channel Number Flow Parameter Units of Measure Parameter Option Choices Flow Rate Value The example in Figure C 4 above is typical but the first three items in the list above may be reprogrammed to display those parameters that are most frequently used See the following section for general instructions on changing these parameters Note 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 page C 13 Remote Control Communications Unit C 9 November 2004 Setting Up the Display Flow rate data and diagnostic parameters may be displayed on the RCCU screen To access and program this display establish a link between the RCCU and the XGS868 and enter the ONLINE program see Accessing the User Program on page C 7 Then refer to Figure C 9 on page C 19 and complete the following instructions to display the desired data ONLINE PROGRAM GGGI Press the F3 key to select On Line Operations DATA previous selection appears here PROG LOG DATA ONLINE PROGRAM GGGI These additional options are accessed by pressing the lt On Line Operations and or gt keys previous selection appears here SITE CLEAR TEST F1 F2 F3 Upon entering the ONLINE DATA submenu the following display appear
88. ipe Size Data manual 914 004 IMPORTANT Because the units cannot be independently chosen for this parameter the value must be entered in the same units used for the pipe OD 3 Enter the path length of the ultrasonic signal then use the pull down menu to select the units Press Next Item 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 in the Startup Guide for instructions 1 8 Programming Site Data November 2004 Pipe Data cont Procedure Options 4 Enter the axial length of the ultrasonic signal then use the pull down menu to select the units Press Next Item Enter 5 Use the pull down menu to select the fluid type and press Next Item Enter Then do one of the following If OTHER was selected proceed to Step 6 e f STEAM was selected proceed to Step 7 6 Enter the speed of sound in feet per second in the gas to be measured and press Next Item Enter 7 Enter a value for the flow calibration factor and press Next Item Enter The default value is 1 00 but values between 0 50 and 2 0 may be entered After entering the Calibration Factor IDM returns to the Channel PROGRAM Do one of the following To continue entering quic
89. ired channel option and press Next Item Enter 6 Do one of the following high or low proceed to Step 7 fault proceed to Step 9 7 Use the pull down menu to select the desired measurement parameter and press Next Item Enter See Table 1 10 below for a description of the available options Table 1 10 Output Measurement Options Flow Velocity Volumetric Flow Forward Totalized Volume Flow Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Total Flow Measurement Time Mass Flow Forward Totalized Mass Flow Reverse Totalized Mass Flow Diagnostic Parameters The DIAG option listed above represents all of the individual diagnostic parameters that appear at the previous prompt See Chapter 3 Diagnostics of the Service Manual for a complete description of these options Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System window earlier in this section 8 Enter a value for the trigger point of the alarm and press Next Item Enter Go to Procedure Options on the following page 9 Use the pull down menu to select the type of error flow non flow or both that will trigger the fault alarm and press Next Item Enter Programming Site Data 1 31 November 2004 Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Input Output window Do one of the following continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to
90. itled IDM COM1 User Tables User Interpolation Tables Model GN868 Ver GN3H Channel 1 Meter Channel Meter Logs 1 E F Edit Functions Figure D 18 New Meter Browser with Meter Branch PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B D 15 November 2004 BEE Changing Meter Settings 4 From the meter tree expand the Edit Functions option The cont window now appears similar to Figure D 19 below with a list of available menus The menus listed are those available on the meter For illustration purposes the specific menus shown are those for a one channel GN868 flowmeter EilPanaview Meter Browser File Edit View Output Window Help Network My Computer MELANCEL E PCLogs l Untitled IDM COM1 E Model GH868 Ver GH3H el Meter Logs Channel 1 ET T SITE EDIT MENU LOG EDIT Calibration test f CLEAR MENU Figure D 19 Meter Tree with Edit Functions Option 5 To open a particular menu double click on that menu on the tree For example if you double click on the Site Edit Menu a window opens similar to Figure D 20 below iw SITE EDIT MENU PROGRAM Previous Item Figure D 20 The Site Edit Menu Window Note The options listed in the left pane correspond to the options available in the GN868 PROGRAM menu For more information about the options in your instrument program and about appro
91. ivated option card with an analog input assigned to Temperature or an RTD input Slot 1 appears as an option at the above prompt If the process temperature is stable a fixed value may be used but most applications require a live temperature input If there is no active option card for temperature the meter assumes you are using a fixed temperature 2 Proceed to one of the following sections If you selected Fixed proceed to Step 3 If you selected Slot 1 proceed to Step 4 3 Enter the know fixed process temperature and press Next Item Enter The meter will accept values from 328 to 1832 F 200 to 10009C Proceed to Base Temperature on the next page 4 Use the pull down menu to set up input A or input B and press Next Item Enter The inputs were labeled during setup Note 7he set up of input A is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up input B Programming Site Data November 2004 Base Temperature Pressure Input Base Pressure Enter the base temperature and press Next Item Enter The ratio of this value to the actual temperature is used to calculate the standard mass flow rate Do one of the following f you selected No at Assume Saturation proceed to Pressure Input below e If you selected Pressure as the Steam Input Type proceed to Pressure Input below f you selected Temperature as the Steam Input Type proceed to Base Pressure below Use the pull
92. k startup data press EXIT PAGE once and proceed to Step 2 in Entering Global System Data on page 1 21 To continue regular programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press the EXIT PAGE key twice Programming Site Data 1 9 November 2004 Entering Zero Cutoff and Setting Up Inputs Zero Cutoff Value Assume Saturation Enter the zero cutoff value and set up the temperature pressure and quality inputs via the Input Output submenu While programming these parameters refer to Figure A 1 in Appendix A IMPORTANT option card in Slot 1 fails to appear in this menu it may be turned Off See the Global Input Output Options section on page 1 26 for setup instructions Near a zero flow rate the Model XGS868 s readings may fluctuate due to small offsets caused by thermal drift or similar factors To force a zero display reading when there is minimal flow enter a zero cutoff value as described below 1 Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Channelx 3 Select Input Output 4 Enter a value from 0 to 1 ft sec 0 to 0 30 m sec for the zero cutoff and press Next Item Enter The recommended setting is 0 1 ft sec 0 03 m sec This prompt permits you to use a single input for either temperature or pressure to measure mass flow The User Program contains a table that correlates pressure and temperature for saturated steam I
93. l down menu to select a MODBUS baud rate and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the MODBUS parity and press Next Item Enter 3 Use the pull down menu to the MODBUS stop bits and press Next Item Enter 4 Enter a MODBUS meter address between 1 and 254 and press Next Item Enter The default address is 1 IMPORTANT You must reboot the XGS868 to load the new settings After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Global PROGRAM window Do one of the following Refer to the following section Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS on the following page to retrieve data from the XGS868 using MODBUS To continue regular programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page twice Programming Site Data 1 37 November 2004 a E e e ea Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS To request specific parameters from the XGS868 via the MODBUS the control system must enter the appropriate register number Only registers 1 through 90 are available for MODBUS communications while registers 508 through 512 are used by the XGS868 to store the MODBUS parameters For details see Table 1 13 below for a 1 Channel meter or Table 1 14 on the next page for a 2 Channel meter Note Jf you request Channel2 or Averaged data from a 1 Channel meter the values will all be zero Table 1 13 MODBUS Registers for a 1 Channel XGS868 DPR Scali
94. le Mass Flow Units English Pounds Kilograms Thousands of LB Metric Tons 1000 KG Millions of LB Tons 2000 LB 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired time units for the mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter 4 Usethe pull down menu to select the desired units for the totalized mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at System Units 5 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Global PROGRAM window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page twice Programming Site Data 1 23 November 2004 Setting Up Inputs and Outputs Selecting Error Handling Set up the XGS868 s inputs and outputs via the Input Output submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 3 in Appendix A The following three submenus are included in this section Error Handling program the meter s response during an error condition see below Options se
95. lized Mass Flow Diagnostic Parameters Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System window earlier in this section 3 Enter a value for the low end of the frequency output range and press Next Item Enter Note A complete pulse consists of equal amounts of ON and OFF times Choose a value that is compatible with the frequency counter to be used 4 Enter a value for the high end of the frequency output range and press Next Item Enter 5 Enter a value between 1 and 10 000 for the frequency at full scale and press Next Item Enter Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Input Output window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Programming Site Data 1 35 November 2004 Configuring the Communications Port Setting Up the Serial Port The Model XGS868 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 XGS868 may also have the standard RS232 serial interface The serial port is used to transmit stored data and displayed readings to a personnel computer by connecting the meter s serial interface to the serial port of the PC In addition the Model XGS868 can receive and ex
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97. ng Hex Addr decimal places MODBUS Reg Description Clear Ch1 Totalizers Not Used Velocity Size in Bytes 2 16 bit signed 2 16 bit signed 4 2 16 bit int 4 IEEE 32 bit 4 IEEE 32 bit Act Volumetric Q DIGITS Q DIGITS Std Volumetric Fwd Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Rev Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Tot Digits 0 2 M DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int MT DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int 2 Mass Flow Fwd Mass Totals Rev Mass Totals Mass Tot Digits Timer 4 2 16 bit int Error Code 2 Sound Speed 4 2 16 bit int Steam Density 4 2 16 bit int Signal Strength Upstream Signal Strength Downstream 4 2 16 bit int 4 2 16 bit int Temperature 4 2 16 bit int Pressure 4 2 16 bit int MODBUS baud rate 3MODBUS parity MODBUS stop bits MODBUS meter addr Of O OC WI MI r r EI WO mw RESERVED Programming Site Data November 2004 Table 1 14 MODBUS Registers for a 2 Channel XGS868 MODBUS DPR Scaling Reg Hex Addr Description decimal places Size in Bytes Clear Ch1 Totalizers 2 16 bit signed Clear Ch2 Totalizers 2 16 bit signed Ch1 Velocity 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Act Volumetric Q DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Ch1 Std Volumetric Q DIGITS 4 IEEE 32 bit Ch1 Fwd Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16 bit int Ch1 Rev Totals T DIGITS 4 2 16
98. nostic purposes it is possible to reset the window size Programming Site Data November 2004 Setting Response Time V Averaging Procedure Options Initializing Setup Parameters Default Setup Procedure Options Use this option to specify the number of readings that occur before the meter will respond to a step change in flow rate In general the smaller the number of readings the less steady the display will appear Complete the following steps to set the response time IMPORTANT Do not change this number unless instructed to do so by GE Infrastructure Sensing personnel Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Channelx Select Set up Select V Averaging 5 UC N e Select the response time in seconds from the pull down menu and press Next Item Enter For best results select 30 to ensure the most stable signal After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Channel SET UP window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Use this option to initialize reset all of the parameters within the Set up menu to their default values Complete the following steps to reset all of the parameters Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Channelx 1 2 3 Select Set up 4 Select Default Setup 5
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100. ons menu Select Channelx Select Set up Select Advanced Features Select Mass flow calculation Oo FW e Use the pull down menu to select whether activate or deactivate mass flow mass flow is calculated from a static density and press Next Item Enter Note f you select No go to Procedure Options below 7 Enter the fluid density and press Next Item Enter After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Advanced Features window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page four times Programming Site Data November 2004 Entering Global Data Entering Global System Data The Global menu is used to enter information that is not specific to any of the individual channels Information programmed via this menu is used to compute parameters such as the sum difference or average of the channel 1 and channel 2 signals for a 2 Channel meter In addition several general system parameters may be entered in the Global menu IMPORTANT When calculating the sum difference or average readouts data from the Global System submenu is used Any conflicting data entered in the Channelx System submenu is overridden The following submenus are included in the Global menu System use to specify the units of measure used in calculations see below Input Output used to se
101. ove prompt Table C 5 Channel Display Options Display Type F1 CH1 Channel 1 F2 CH2 Channel 2 F3 SUM Channel 1 Channel 2 F1 DIF Channel 1 Channel 2 F2 AVE Channel 1 Channel 2 2 Uploading Chan Names Press the F1 key to select To Start Upload RCV and begin uploading live data or press F2 to select LS i CANCEL and abort the opera CANCEL ti ion F1 F2 F3 Communicating This display shows the status PRESS EXIT to ESCAPE of the communication attempt 50 Percent Complete Remote Control Communications Unit C 11 November 2004 The RCCU Display cont After the previous response has been communicated to the XGS868 the RCCU is connected to the meter by a Live Flow Link and displays the current flow rate value for the channel option specified At this time the flow parameter to be displayed may be changed as follows LIVE FLOW Link GGGI Use the and gt keys to CH1 Mass flow find the desired flow parame 4500 LB HR ter and press the Fx key to select it VEL VOLUM TOTL LIVE FLOW Link GGGI These additional options are CH1 Mass flow accessed by pressing the lt 4500 LB HR and or gt keys TOTL TIMER MDOT LIVE FLOW Link GGGI These additional options are CH1 Mass flow accessed by pressing the lt 4500 LB HR and or gt keys
102. press to select the functions displayed directly above them in the display window Shift Key press to access the shifted functions of the other keys the light indicates that shifted mode is active Press once to shift next entry only press twice to lock shift mode press again to unlock shift mode Left Arrow Key press to scroll through menu options when entering text moves the cursor one space to the left and deletes character in that space Right Arrow Key press to scroll through menu options when entering text deletes rest of entry and moves cursor one space to the right Up Arrow Key in programming mode press to return to the previous prompt SEND not yet available Down Arrow Key in programming mode press to move to the next prompt RCV not yet available lt gt Zero Key use to enter a number 0 One Key press to enter a number 1 None Press 1 time to enter the letter S Press 2 times to enter the letter T Press 3 times to enter the letter U Two Key press to enter a number 2 Press 1 time to enter the letter V Press 2 times to enter the letter W Press 3 times to enter the letter X Three Key press to enter a number 3 Press 1 time to enter the letter Y Press 2 times to enter the letter Z Four Key press to enter a number 4 Press 1 time to enter the letter J Press 2 times to enter the letter K Press 3 times to enter th
103. priate parameters consult the user s manual for your particular instrument D 16 PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 086B November 2004 Changing Meter Settings 6 To enter a particular option cont a Highlight and double click on the desired option in the left pane Figure D 21 below shows the first entry Transducer Number in the Pipe parameters option The title above the center pane lists the current entry while the center pane displays the available selections for that entry b Click on the desired choice if the entry requires a numeric value change the value displayed in the right pane is SITE EDIT MENU PROGRAM TRANSDUCER NUMBER VALUE Previous Item el Exit Page Figure D 21 The Pipe Parameters Option in the Site Edit Menu c Do one of the following Click on Next Item to proceed to the next menu item or Click on Previous Item to return back through the menu to a previous item Note f you click on either Next Item or Previous Item without changing the settings the current settings remain unchanged As you step through the menu the bottom panel lists the current settings you have modified or left unchanged see Figure D 22 on page D 18 If you modify or step through more than five items a scroll bar at the right of the panel lets you review the earlier settings PanaView for IDM Compatible Meters 916 0868 D 17 November 2004 Changing
104. r signal received by the XGS868 The default value for this parameter is 14 and values from 0 to 100 are acceptable The E5 AMPLITUDE error message appears when the amplitude discriminator falls below the programmed AMP DISCRIM LOW value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes Amplitude Discriminator High 0 to 100 The amplitude discriminator measures the transducer signal received by the Model XGS868 The default value for this parameter is 34 Values from 0 to 100 are acceptable The E5 AMPLITUDE error message appears when the amplitude discriminator exceeds the programmed AMP DISCRIM HIGH value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes Programming Site Data November 2004 Transducer Signal Parameters Range Table 1 4 Transducer Signal Settings Default Value Miscellaneous Information Delta T Offset 1000 to 1000 msec msec An offset between the upstream and downstream transit times is specified at this prompt Skan T Offset 500 to 500 msec 58 msec At this prompt specify a time measurement offset that compensates for a shift resulting from cross correlation 96 of Peak 1to 10096 5096 The percentage of peak used to calculate the transit times and Delta T is specified at this prompt Xmit Sample Size 2 4 8 16 or 32 Both the upstream and downstream transducers
105. rameters simply re enter the Create Error Log submenu as many times as necessary to set up additional logs Select the other desired parameters and run these logs simultaneously with the first log Use the Memory submenu to verify that the available log memory is sufficient for the desired log If the expected amount of logged data will exceed the remaining memory capacity the Model XGS868 suggests that some old logs be cleared to make room for the new log Refer to Figure A 5 in Appendix A Complete the following steps to set up an error log 1 Open the LOG EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Memory 3 IDM displays the available memory Press EXIT PAGE Use the Stop submenu to terminate a logging process that is currently active Refer to Figure A 5 in Appendix A Complete the following steps to set up an error log 1 Open the LOG EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Stop Logging 3 Use the pull down menu to find the desired log and press Next Item Enter Note Once a log is stopped it cannot be restarted but the log remains in memory To clear the log from memory refer to Deleting Files from the XGS868 Memory on page 2 5 Logging Data 3 9 Appendix A Menu Maps Channel Status System Pipe Parameters amp I O Menu Map A 1 Channel SETUP Menu A 2 Global System I O Error Handling Display Comm Port Menu Map 3 Global Inpu
106. ransducer signal For example the programmed signal strength low limit may be used to determine the trigger point for an alarm Caution The Signal default settings are suitable for most applications Consult the factory before changing any of these parameters Only after consulting the factory complete the following steps to program the signal parameters Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Channelx 1 2 3 Select Set up 4 Select Signal 5 Use Table 1 4 on the next page to choose the desired values Enter or select a value and press Next Item Enter After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Channel SET UP window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Programming Site Data November 2004 Set Transducer Signal Settings cont Transducer Signal Parameters Signal Low Limit 20 to 100 Default Value Table 1 4 Transducer Signal Settings Miscellaneous Information The E1 LOW SIGNAL error message appears when the signal strength falls below the programmed SIGNAL LOW LIMIT value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes Correlation Peak Limit 0 to 500 The E4 SIGNAL QUALITY error message appears when the signal quality falls below the programmed COR PEAK LIMIT value S
107. rded data is overwritten by the new data IMPORTANT If there is insufficient memory available to store a 1 specified log setup of that log will not be permitted Use the pull down menu to select the desired start time for the log and press Next Item Enter If you selected OK proceed to Selecting the Start Date below EDIT proceed to the next step NOW press Next Item Enter to acknowledge the message You have completed creating an error log Use the pull down menu to select AM or PM Then enter the desired hour 1 12 and press Next Item Enter Note fyou enter a start time earlier that the current time and error will occur Enter the desired minutes to 59 and press Next Item Enter Enter the desired seconds 0 to 59 and press Next Item Enter Use the pull down menu to select the desired start date for the log and press Next Item Enter If you selected OKor TODAY proceed to Step 6 EDIT proceed to the next step Enter the desired year 0 99 and press Next Item Enter Use the pull down menu to select the desired month and press Next Item Enter Enter the desired day 1 to the number of days in the selected month and press Next Item Enter 3 8 Logging Data November 2004 Selecting the Start Date cont Checking the XGS868 Memory Stopping a Log 6 Press Next Item Enter to acknowledge the message Note 7o log more than six pa
108. rogramming instructions refer to Figure A 4 in Appendix A Complete the following steps to set up the alarm relays of an option card installed in Slot 1 Accessing the Alarm Relay Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Global Select Input Output Select Options Select Slot 1 a wur e Use the pull down menu to select the desired input and press Next Item Enter Note Output letters A B etc correspond to the output wiring terminal numbers from top to bottom For example Output A corresponds to pins 1 2 and 3 Output B corresponds to pins 4 5 and 6 etc Selecting the Alarm Type 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired alarm type and press Next Item Enter 2 Do one of the following If you selected Off IDM returns to the Input Output window go to Procedure Options below f you selected High Low or Fault proceed to the next step 3 Use the pull down menu to select how the alarm will operate standard or failsafe mode and press Next Item Enter Refer to Chapter 1 nstallation of the Startup Guide for wiring instructions 1 30 Programming Site Data November 2004 Selecting the Alarm Type cont 4 Do one of the following Ifyou are using a 1 Channel meter and selected high or low proceed to Step 7 fault proceed to Step 9 f you are using a 2 Channel meter proceed to the next step 5 Use the pull down menu to select the des
109. s ONLINE PROGRAM GGGI Use the lt and gt keys to find the desired time between data updates and press the Fx key under it to select that 5sec 10sec 30sec interval Live Data Update current setting appears here ONLINE PROGRAM GGG These additional options are accessed by pressing the lt Live Data Update and or gt keys current setting appears here 1min 3min 6min ONLINE PROGRAM GGGI These additional options are accessed by pressing the lt Live Data Update and or gt keys current setting appears here 12min F1 F2 F3 C 10 Remote Control Communications Unit November 2004 Setting Up the Display Note For a 1 Channel XGS868 only the CH1 option in the F1 cont position appears at the next prompt GGGI Use the and gt keys to CHAN NAMES find the desired channel option and press the Fx key current selection appears here under it selsctit CH1 CH2 SUM GGGI These additional options are CHAN NAMES accessed by pressing the lt and or gt keys current selection appears here DIF AVE F1 F2 F3 IMPORTANT Both channels must be activated to make all of the above channel options available If one of the channels is disabled only the individual active channel appears See Table C 5 below for a complete description of the channel display options available at the ab
110. splay and press Next Item Enter 3 Do one of the following If MASS FLOW is ON proceed to Selecting the Mass Flow Units below If MASS FLOW is OFF the meter returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Go to Procedure Options on the following page Note 7o activate mass flow refer to page 1 20 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired mass flow units for the flow rate display and press Next Item Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at System Units See Table 1 2 below Table 1 2 Available Mass Flow Units English Pounds Kilograms Thousands of LB Metric Tons 1000 KG osos _ 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired time units for the mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter 4 Use the pull down menu to select the desired units for the totalized mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter The available units for this prompt are determined by the selection made at System Units 5 Use the pull down menu to select the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display and press Next Item Enter Programming Site Data 1 5 November 2004 Te Procedure Options After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Channel
111. step Displaying and Handling Data 2 1 November 2004 Setting Up the LCD cont Procedure Options 8 Use the pull down menu to select the desired channel option and press Next Item Enter 9 Use the pull down menu to select the desired measurement parameter and press Next Item Enter Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System window earlier in this section 10 Repeat Steps 8 and 9 until all of the specified OF LCD PARAMS have been set up After leaving the User Program the XGS868 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 After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Global Input Output window Do one of the following To continue regular programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times 2 2 Displaying and Handling Data November 2004 Adjusting LCD Contrast and Brightness Clearing Totals Both the contrast and the brightness of the optional LCD may be adjusted to suit individual needs As shown in the upper right view of Figure 4 1 on page 4 12 ofthe Service Manual there are two 3 4 turn adjustment potentiometers located on the LCD circuit board Using these po
112. structions refer to Figure A 4 in Appendix A Complete the following steps to set up the RTD inputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 Accessing the Input Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Global Select Input Output Select Options Select Slot 1 a e Use the pull down menu to select the desired input and press Next Item Enter Note Input letters A B etc correspond to the input wiring terminal numbers from top to bottom For example Input A corresponds to pins 1 2 and 3 Input B corresponds to pins 4 5 and 6 etc Setting Up the RTD Input 1 Enter a label for the RTD input and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired input type and Next Item Enter Do one of the following If Off was selected go to Procedure Options below f Temperature was selected proceed to the next step 3 Enter a temperature value for the low end of the analog input range and press Next Item Enter 4 Enter a temperature value for the high end of the analog input range and press Next Item Enter After completing the above steps IDM returns to the Input Output window Do one of the following To continue programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps for IDM to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Programming Site Data 1 29 November 2004 Te Alarm Relays While following the p
113. t Pressure Input Base Pressure Base Pressure Low Press Switch Low Press Switch Pressure Limit Pressure Limit Quality Input Response Time K Factor Velocity Channel SETUP V Averaging K Factor Quality Input PD Responserime gt Channel SETUP Advanced Features Multi K Factors K Factor Velocity K Factor B 4 Data Records November 2004 Table B 3 Setup Data cont Channel SETUP Advanced Features Multi K Factors cont K Factor Velocity K Factor K Factor Velocity K Factor 11 11 13 13 Data Records B 5 Appendix C Remote Control Communications Unit Using tlie ae u 1 The User Program oou er aa C 6 Displaying lt lt C 9 Replacing the RCCU Battery C 14 November 2004 E Using the RCCU To energize the Remote Control Communications Unit RCCU press the ON key on its keypad The LCD display which consists of 4 lines x 20 characters is activated See Figure C 1 below for the layout of the RCCU keypad and display For reliable RCCU operation the XGS868 s infrared receiver should have a clear line of sight to the RCCU be located within 8 ft 2 5 m of the RCCU have an angle of incidence of no more than 15 Send Light Receive Light
114. t Uploading Files to the PC IDM offers a unique command that enables you to pause and start the measurement display refer to Figure A 6 on page A 6 Pausing the Measurement Display 1 Open PAUSE MEASUREMENT from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Stop Measurement 3 IDM automatically stops taking measurements and exits the Edit Functions menu Restarting the Measurement Display 1 Open PAUSE MEASUREMENT from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Measure Flow 3 IDM automatically begins taking measurements and exits the Edit Functions menu Any files stored in the XGS868 s memory may be uploaded to the PC s disk The files may then be displayed and examined via IDM To upload a log file complete the following steps see Figure A 6 on page A 6 1 Open the FILE MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Upload File 3 Use the pull down menu to select the desired memory location and press Next Item Enter Note The PCMCIA option only appears if such a card has been installed 4 IDM displays the available files Press Next Item Enter 5 Enter the filename and press Next Item Enter 6 Select the desired directory enter a new filename and press Next Item Enter IDM uploads the selected file and automatically exits the menu 2 4 Displaying and Handling Data November 2004 Deleting Files from the XGS868 Memory Printing Data Any files stored in the XGS868 s memory may be deleted To delete
115. t Output Options Menu A 4 Log Edit Menu dle 5 File Menu Clear Totalizers amp Pause Measurement Menu Map A 6 November 2004 IDM Main Menu Meter Window Mena Ses Hep Sa Uncadbowiad Edi Funcions Real Timo Connect to a New Instrument Select an Existing Instrument Scan Network for Instruments Preferences Dial Modem BITE EDIT MENU CALIBRATIONITEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT LOG EDIT MENU FILE MENU Hang Up Modem Ext System Comm Port See Figure A 3 AEn rcg 2 ETT mis ca re Dale Pes Paraman cen NuMBER 510 ZERO CUTOFF ASSUME SATURATION Yes See Figure A2 pom ET TEMP STEAM INPUT TYPE Temperature Pres T Fixed Slott a 2 Steam Other ALABEL B LABEL i input option is installed A FIXED TEMP Steam Input Type Temp PRES SURE
116. t that will signify meter errors and press Next Item Enter Then do one of the following Fora 1 Channel meter go to Procedure Options on the next page e For a 2 Channel meter proceed to Step 7 on the next page Programming Site Data November 2004 E Selecting Error Handling 7 Use the pull down menu to enable or disable 2 path error cont handling Specific responses of the display and the totalizer are listed in Table 1 8 below The 2 path error handling option is intended for applications where two sets of transducers are installed in the same location in the same pipe to improve accuracy and the meter is operated in AVE mode With this function enabled the Model XGS868 performs error handling only if both channels are in error If this function is disabled error handling occurs when either channel goes into error Table 1 7 Error Response Options Output Response Totalizer Response Hold Last Holds the last good Continues to totalize based on Value reading the last good flow reading Forces the outputs to N the low set point Stops totalizing Forces the outputs to Eh the high set point Stops totalizing Forces the outputs 10 above the high Stops totalizing set point ForceHigh High ErrorLevel Forces outputs to Stops totalizing during critical inmA entered mA level errors Table 1 8 2 Path Error Response Options Display Response Totalizer Respons
117. t up any option cards and the Slot 0 analog outputs page 1 26 Display set up the optional LCD display Refer to Chapter 2 Displaying and Handling Data Note n this section Slot 1 appears as an option only if a suitable option card is installed in Slot 1 Proceed to the appropriate section to program the option selection made at the above prompt Remember to record all programmed data in Appendix B Data Records This menu option permits programming of the manner in which the Model XGS868 s outputs respond during an error condition See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of the built in error codes 2 Channel meters have an additional option for error handling To access this submenu Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Global 1 2 3 Select Input Output 4 Select Error Handling 5 Use the pull down menu to select the desired option for error handling and press Next Item Enter If you select Error Level in MA proceed to Step 6 See Table 1 7 on the following page for a description of error handling options available and how the totalizers and analog output respond to them Note The error responses listed in Table 1 7 on the next page apply only to the Channelx measurement mode and to the Sum Difference measurement modes if either or both channels are in error Error handling in the Average measurement mode is set in Step 7 6 Enter a specific curren
118. t up error handling and to configure analog inputs and outputs see page 1 24 Communication Port used to set up the serial communications port see page 1 36 Based on the selection made above proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter for instructions While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 3 in Appendix A Remember to record all programmed data in Appendix B Data Records This menu enables you to select system units that the XGS868 will use when channel data is added subtracted or averaged together 1 Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu 2 Select Global 3 Select System 4 Enter the desired meter message up to 21 characters and press Next Item Enter 5 Use the pull down menu to display measurements in English units or metric units and press Next Item Enter 6 Use the pull down menu to select the desired pressure units absolute or gauge and press Next Item Enter 7 Doone of the following 1 Channel meter go to Procedure Options on page 1 23 e 2 Channel meter proceed to Selecting Volumetric Units on the next page Programming Site Data 1 21 November 2004 ee Selecting the Volumetric 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired volumetric units for Units the flow rate display and press Next Item Enter Available units are listed in Table 1 5 below Table 1 5 Available Volumetric Totalizer Units English Actual Cubic Feet Actual Cu
119. ter Window Menu Upioad Downioad Edit Functions Real Time Read Instrument Glock Set Instrument PC Clock Print Ste Delete Stored Site Clear Instrument Totalizers Erase Log from Instrument Close Connection to Instrument CLEARING TOTALIZERS SITE EDIT MENU CALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT LOG EDIT MENU FILE MENU PAUSE Measure Flow MEASURE FLOW STOP MEASUREMENT Upload Filo FILE LOCATION NVR FLASH PCMCIA nly appears if card installed PIRECTORY ENTER FILENAME SELECT NEW FILE LOCATION Delete File FILE LOCATION DIRECTORY ENTER FILENAME Repair Disk FILE LOCATION FLASH only appears if PCMCIA card installed ATTEMPT REPAIR Do not attempt repair Proceed with repair REPAIR COMPLETED ile Menu Clear Totalizers amp Pause Measurement Menu Map Figure A 6 Menu Maps Appendix B Data Records Available Option Cards Option Cards Installed Setup Data November 2004 ee Available Option Cards The Model XGS868 can hold one option card in Slot 1 and one in Slot 2 The availa
120. the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page three times Totalizer Outputs The totalizer output issues one pulse per selected volume of flow The meter produces a pulse each time the programmed amount of flow passes through the pipe While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 4 in Appendix A Complete the following steps to set up the totalizer outputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 Accessing the Totalizer Output Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu Select Global Select Input Output Select Options Select Slot 1 Oo FW e Use the pull down menu to select the desired input and press Next Item Enter 7 Doone of the following If you selected Off IDM returns to the Input Output window Go to Procedure Options on the following page f you selected Totalizer and are using a 1 Channel meter proceed to Step 2 in the next section e 2 Channel meter proceed to Step 1 in the next section Note Output letters A B etc correspond to the output wiring terminal numbers from top to bottom For example Output A corresponds to pins 1 2 and 3 Output B corresponds to pins 4 5 and 6 etc 1 32 Programming Site Data November 2004 RU EUNT Setting Up the Totalizer 1 Use the pull down menu to select the desired channel option and press Next Item Enter 2 Use the pull down menu to select the desired measurement par
121. transmit ultrasonic pulses in bursts which consist of a series of transmit pulses XMIT SAMPLE SIZE determines how many bursts are sent in one direction before sending in the other direction M S Switch 0 to 250 msec 50 msec If the burst mode is set to Skan Measure S M the meter switches from Skan to Measure Mode when Delta T is less than the M S Switch value DO NOT change this value unless advised by the factory Shifts The number of shifts corresponds to the actual number of transmits per cycle number of signals added together in one direction to produce an averaged signal for one interrogation of the fluid and need only be changed if the environment is very noisy or the acoustic signal is weak A Divisor 0 1 to 10 The Divisor used to calculate the Measure Mode integrated threshold level is not normally changed Transmit Pulses 1 to 16 Transmit Pulses specifies the number of pulses in a burst For difficult conditions i e long paths high velocity or high temperature settings as high as 16 may be necessary T Window cycles 0 to 1000 The XGS868 calculates the size of the transmit window based on pipe size and fluid sound speed However for special diagnostic purposes it is possible to reset the window size R Window cycles 10 to 128 The XGS868 calculates the size of the receive window based on pipe size and fluid soundspeed However for special diag
122. ts for the LCD adjustment complete the following steps IWARNING Never remove the covers from the XGS868 in a hazardous environment while the line power is on 1 Make sure the XGS868 is in a safe environment and loosen the set screw to remove the front cover see Chapter 4 Parts Replacement in the Service Manual for details if necessary IMPORTANT If the XGS666 is to be installed in a hazardous environment adjust the LCD brightness and contrast in a safe area before mounting the enclosure 2 With power still applied to the meter carefully use a small screwdriver to adjust the LCD brightness Turning the BKLT backlight pot fully clockwise yields maximum brightness 3 Ina similar manner adjust the CONT contrast pot to set the LCD contrast as desired At either extreme of the CONT pot the display is unreadable turn the pot fully counterclockwise and then turn it clockwise very slowly until the display is clear 4 Readjust the BKLT control as desired 5 Replace the front cover on the XGS868 and secure it in place with the set screw The meter may now be placed back into service When clearing totals the totals for both channels will be reset Refer to Figure A 6 in Appendix A 1 Open the System menu 2 Select Clear Instrument Totalizers 3 IDM automatically clears the totalizers and exits the System menu Displaying and Handling Data 2 5 November 2004 Pausing and Restarting the Measuremen
123. ual diagnostic parameters that appear See Chapter 3 Diagnostics of the Service Manual for a complete description of these options Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System window earlier in this section 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until until all of the log channels have been set up 4 Do one of the following f you selected a totalized value proceed to the next step f you selected a non totalized value for the log and selected FLASH as the log memory location proceed to Selecting the Start Time on the next page selected NVR or PCMCIA as the log memory location proceed to Step 6 5 Use the pull down menu to clear or keep current log totals and press Next Item Enter Note Responding YES at the above prompt clears only the log totals it does not clear the meter totalizers To reset meter totals see Clearing Totals on page 2 3 Logging Data 3 7 November 2004 Selecting the Log Channels 6 Use the pull down menu to create a circular or linear log and press cont Selecting the Start Time Selecting the Start Date Next Item Enter A circular log records data continuously but only the data from the most recent log cycle is saved The circular log begins recording data at the specified START TIME and continues to record data until a manual STOP command is issued At the end of each log cycle as defined by the DURATION time previously reco
124. uring numeric entry Minus Key press to enter a minus sign or a dash Space press to enter a space C 4 Remote Control Communications Unit November 2004 Using the RCCU cont To energize the RCCU press the ON key on its keypad The RCCU s LCD display which consists of 4 lines x 20 characters will be activated See Figure C 2 on page C 2 for the layout of the RCCU keypad and display For reliable RCCU communications the infrared receiver in the window of the XGS868 should have a clear line of sight to the RCCU and should be located within 8 ft 2 5 m ofthe RCCU with an angle of incidence of no more than 15 Immediately upon activation the RCCU will perform its normal startup routine This results in a display of the GE Panametrics logo followed by these informational displays GE Panametrics Inc RCCU Remote Control Communications Unit Software Revision RCCU R1B F1 F2 F3 IDM MENU START GGGG When the startup routine has IDM MENU been completed this IDM Menu Start displ 3 previous selection appears here Appears SYSTEM ONLINE OFFLNE F1 F2 F3 The RCCU is now ready for operation Remote Control Communications Unit C 5 November 2004 Communications Failure The User Program If an attempt to communicate with the XGS868 does not result in a proper connection with the RCCU an error message such as the
125. ut 1 RTD Input 1146 02 512 KB Memory PCMCIA Card Connector 1146 03 2 MB Memory PCMCIA Card Connector 1310 Modbus Communications Protocols Data Records B 1 November 2004 TG 29 Option Cards Installed Whenever an option card is installed or changed in the Model XGS868 flow transmitter record the type of card and any additional setup information in the appropriate row of Table B 2 below Table B 2 Option Cards Installed Type of Option Card Additional Setup Information Analog Outputs A B B 2 Data Records November 2004 Setup Data After the Model XGS868 flow transmitter has been installed setup data must be entered via the User Program prior to operation Record that information in Table B 3 below Table B 3 Setup Data General Information Model Serial Software Vers Setup Date Global System Meter Message Tot Dec Digits System Units English Mass Flow Pressure Units Mass Flow Time Vol Units MDOT Dec Digit Vol Time Units Mass Totals Vol Dec Digits Mass Dec Digits Totalizer Units Error Handling Meter Address Global Input Output Error Handling u 2 Path Error No Global Communications Port MOD Parity Yes Baud R
126. utomatically selected for a 1 Channel meter 5 Use the pull down menu to select one of the measurement methods described below and press Next Item Enter 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 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 Note 7o change the Skan Only and Skan Measure parameters see the Signal submenu section on page 1 15 of this chapter Procedure Options After completing the above step IDM returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Do one of the following To continue entering quick startup data proceed to Step 3 in the following section To continue regular programming refer to Appendix A Menu Maps to navigate to the desired menu To leave the User Program press Exit Page twice Programming Site Data 1 3 November 2004 BEE ee Entering System Data for The Channelx System submenu is used to enter system parameters the Channel for the channel While following the programming instructions refer to Figure A 1 in Appendix A Accessing the Channelx System submenu
127. voltage at the transducer s natural frequency 3 Enter the special transducer time delay value supplied by the factory and press Next Item 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 Programming Site Data 1 7 November 2004 Pipe Data If a standard transducer is being used the programming sequence should be rejoined at this point 1 Enter the known pipe outside diameter or circumference then use the pull down menu to select the units Press Next Item 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 manual 914 004 Available units are shown in Table 1 3 below Table 1 3 Available Pipe OD Units English pipe OD in inches pipe OD in millimeters pipe OD in feet pipe OD in meters pipe circumference in inches pipe circumference in millimeters pipe circumference in feet pipe circumference in meters 2 Enter the know thickness of the pipe wall and press Next Item 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 Sound Speeds and P

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