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GE TransPort PT878GC User Manual

GE TransPort PT878GC User Manual (311 pages)

Portable Gas Flowmeter

Brand: GE | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 3.16 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Features and Capabilities

12
- Overview
  12
- System Description
  14
  - The Flowcell
    14
  - Electronics Package
    15
- Theory of Operation
  16
Chapter 2: Initial Setup

17
- Making Electrical Connections
  18
  - Power Connections
    19
  - Transducer Connections
    19
  - Analog Input/Output Connections
    19
  - The Infrared Wireless Interface
    20
- Charging And/Or Replacing Batteries
  21
  - Charging the Batteries
    21
  - Replacing the Batteries
    22
- Powering on and off
  23
- Using the Screen and Keypad
  26
  - Screen
    26
  - Keypad
    28
- Obtaining On-Line Help
  30
Chapter 3: Installing the Dampening Material, Transducers and Fixtures

31
Chapter 4: Programming Site Data

65
Chapter 5: Creating and Managing Sites

121
- The Site Manager
  122
  - Creating a New Site
    124
  - Opening an Existing Site
    126
  - Saving a Site
    127
  - Saving a Site with a Different Name
    128
  - Refreshing a Site
    129
  - Renaming a Site
    129
  - Deleting a Site
    130
  - Creating a Site Message
    131
  - Printing a File
    133
  - Transferring a Site File to a PC
    133
  - Transferring a File as Text
    134
  - Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878GC
    135
  - Listing Files by Name
    137
  - Listing Files in Chronological Order
    137
Chapter 6: Displaying and Configuring Data

138
- The Format Option
  139
- The View Option
  141
- The Limits Option
  142
- The Measurement Option
  144
- Customizing the Display Screen
  146
  - Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters
    147
  - Customizing Softkeys
    148
- Managing Files - the Drive Manager
  151
  - Refreshing a File
    153
  - Transferring a File to a PC
    153
  - Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878GC
    154
  - Deleting a File
    156
  - Listing Files by Name
    157
  - Listing Files in Chronological Order
    157
- Accessing Meter Data -The about Option
  158
Chapter 7: Programming Meter Settings

159
- Entering the Meter Menu
  160
- Selecting Measurement Units
  161
- The Battery Charger
  163
- Entering Date and Time
  165
- Changing Date and Time Appearance (Locale)
  167
- Adjusting the Contrast
  170
- Setting Backlight Timeout
  172
- Changing Communications Parameters
  173
- Resetting Forward and Reverse Totals
  176
- Setting up User Tables
  177
- Taking a Bitmap Capture of a Current Screen
  181
Chapter 8: Logging Data

182
- Entering the Logging Menu
  183
- The Log Manager
  184
- The File Menu
  185
  - Setting up a New Log
    186
  - Copying (Cloning) a Selected Log
    191
  - Renaming a Log
    192
  - Deleting a Log
    192
  - Deleting All Logs
    193
  - Refreshing a Log
    193
  - Printing a Log
    194
  - Transferring a Log to a PC
    194
- The Log Menu
  195
  - Stopping (Pausing) a Log
    196
  - Restarting a Log
    196
  - Ending a Log
    196
  - Pausing All Logs
    197
  - Restarting All Logs
    197
  - Ending All Logs
    197
  - View All Sites
    197
- The View Menu
  198
- The Sort Menu
  204
  - Listing Logs by Name
    204
  - Listing Logs in Chronological Order
    204
Chapter 9: Servicing the PT878GC

205
- Entering the Service Menu
  206
- Printing Reports
  207
- Setting up the Thickness Gauge
  209
- Measuring Pipe Wall Thickness
  211
- Programming the Thickness Gauge
  221
- Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
  224
- Calibrating the Analog Output and Inputs
  225
  - Calibrating the Analog Output
    225
  - Calibrating Inputs
    227
- Setting up Signal Parameters
  229
  - Setting up the Measurement Mode
    232
  - Setting up Pulse/Code Parameters
    234
- Setting Error Limits
  236
- The Test Option
  239
  - Testing the Screen
    240
  - Testing the Keys
    241
  - Testing the Watchdog Timer Circuit
    242
  - Setting Impulse Response
    243
  - Taking Wave Samples for Diagnosis
    244
  - Applying a Stored Signal for Diagnosis
    244
  - Testing the Battery
    245
- Resetting to Factory Default Parameters
  246
- Updating PT878GC Software
  247
  - Updating Software Via Irobex
    248
  - Updating Software Via Ircomm
    250
Chapter 10: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

254
- Error Code Messages
  255
- Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
  259
- Flowcell Problems
  262
  - Gas Problems
    262
  - Pipe Problems
    263
- Transducer Problems
  264
- Specifications
  265
Chapter 11 : Specifications

266
- Operation and Performance
  266
  - Pressure Requirements, Air, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon
    267
  - Electronics
    268
  - Standard Inputs/Outputs
    269
- Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducers
  270
  - Temperature Range(S)
    270
  - Transducer Materials
    270
  - Fixture Materials
    270
  - Mountings
    270
  - Mounting Couplant
    270
  - Area Classifications
    270
  - Transducer Cables
    271
- Thickness Gauge Option
  272
  - Transducer
    272
  - Pipe Thickness Range
    272
  - Pipe Materials
    272
  - Accuracy
    272
  - Thermal Exposure
    272
- Additional Options
  272
  - PC Communication
    272
  - RS232-To-Infrared
    272
  - Printer
    272
Appendix A: Menu Maps

274
Appendix B: Establishing IR Communications with the PT878GC

284
- Windows 2000/XP
  285
- Windows NT4.0
  286
- Windows Me/98Se/98/95
  286
Appendix C: Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation

287
- Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy
  288
  - Analog Outputs
    293
  - File Menu
    296
  - Main Menu
    299

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