Setting Up Global Inputs/Outputs - GE DigitalFlow GF868 Programming Manual

Chapter 1. Programming Site Data

1.7.3 Setting Up Global Inputs/Outputs

The I/O submenu allows users to program error handling responses, as well as both built-in and optional analog outputs
and cards. To program this submenu, press
• [F1]
Press to set up error handling, or
•
[F2]
Press to set up any inputs or outputs.
Complete the steps below to program each submenu.
Note: Be sure to record all programmed data in Appendix B, Data Records.
1.7.3a Selecting Error Handling
This menu option permits programming of the manner in which the Model GF868's totalizers respond during an error
condition. See Chapter 2, Error Codes and Screen Messages, of the Service Manual for a discussion of the built-in
error codes.
1. At the I/O prompt, press [F1] (Error).
[F1]
2. Press if you want the GF868 to Hold the last "good" reading and continue to totalize, based on that reading, or
[F2], No Up,
press if you want the meter to stop totalizing.
= NO to disable 2-path error handling, or press
[F1]
3. Press
AVE 2-path error handling
For the mode, the
installed in the same location in the same pipe to improve accuracy. With this function enabled, the Model GF868
performs error handling only if both channels are in error. If this function is disabled, error handling occurs when either
channel goes into error. Specific responses of the display and the totalizer to the 2-path error handling option are listed
in Table 7.
The User Program automatically returns to the
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[F3]
at the
option is intended for applications where two sets of transducers are
Table 7: 2-Path Error Response Options
Option
Outputs the average of CH1 and CH2 totals,
NO
regardless of the error state of either channel.
1. If one channel is in error, totalizing continues.
YES
2. If both channels are in error, totalizing stops.
Global I/O
Global PROGRAM
prompt, and refer to Figure 14 on page 90.
[F2] = YES
to enable 2-path error handling.
Totalizer Response
prompt.
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