Entering Setup Data; Setting Transducer Signal Limits - GE Panametrics GF868 Programming Manual

Entering Setup Data

Setting Transducer
Signal Limits
Programming Site Data
The signal limits and response times for the Model GF868 are
specified via the
SETUP
instructions, refer to Figure A-3 on page A-3 of Appendix A, Menu
Maps. The following three submenus are included in this section:
•
- set the parameters related to the transducer signal
SIGNL
•
- specify the response of the meter to step changes
AVRG
•
INIT - initialize all parameters to default values.
Enter the SETUP submenu by pressing [→] and
User Program screen and complete the following steps:
SETUP
PROGRAM
SET UP
SET UP
last selection appears here
SIGNL AVRG INIT
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.
Use this option to set the limits for the incoming signal and other
parameters affecting the transducer signal. For example, the
programmed signal strength low limit may be used to determine the
trigger point for an alarm. Table 1-5 on page 1-28 summarizes the
signal parameter limits.
The SIGNL default settings are suitable for most
applications. Before changing any of these parameters,
Complete the following steps to enter the signal parameters:
1. Press to accept the current Signal Low Limit value or enter a
[ENT]
new value and press [ENT]
The default value for this parameter is 20 and values from –20 to 100
are acceptable. The
E1: LOW SIGNAL
the signal strength falls below the programmed
value. See the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes.
submenu. While following the programming
Press
[F1]-[F3]
desired
SETUP
Caution!
consult the factory.
.
error message appears when
SIGNAL LOW LIMIT
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[F1] at the initial
to select the
option.
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