Chapter 1: Programming Site Data; Introduction - GE Panametrics GF868 Programming Manual

Introduction

Programming Site Data
The Model GF868 flowmeter cannot provide accurate flow rate
measurements until the instrument has been properly installed and the
basic system and pipe parameters have been programmed into the
meter. See the Startup Guide for detailed instructions on performing
these tasks. After completing the installation and initial setup, use this
chapter to program the Model GF868's advanced features.
Ten submenus within the User Program provide access to the various
programmable features of the Model GF868. Step-by-step
programming instructions are presented in this chapter. Refer to the
appropriate section for a discussion of the following User Program
submenus:
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ACTIV - select the desired measurement method
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- enter the system data
SYSTM
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PIPE - enter the pipe parameters
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- set up the inputs and outputs
I/O
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SETUP - set the signal limits and response times
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- set the time and date
CLOCK
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COMM - set the serial port parameters
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- save site files
SAVE
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RECLL - recall stored site files
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- enter a passcode
SECUR
As an aid in following the programming instructions, a complete
menu map of the User Program is included in Appendix A, Menu
Maps.
Note: In the menu map drawings, plain text represents prompt area
messages and boxed text represents option bar choices. Fx
represents a function key to select an option bar choice.
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