Chapter 4. Printing Data; Introduction - GE DigitalFlow GF868 Programming Manual

Chapter 4. Printing Data

4.1 Introduction

The Model GF868 flowmeter has the capability to print any of the data stored in its memory via the built-in RS232
communications port. In order to use the function, the RS232 port must be connected to a printer with a serial port
input. A printer with a parallel port input may be used with a third-party serial-to-parallel adapter.
Note: See Chapter 1, Installation, of the Startup Guide for instructions on wiring the RS232 port. For additional
information, refer to Chapter 6, Serial Communications.
After connecting the Model GF868 to a printer, the Print Menu is used to print live or logged data in either numeric or
graphical format. In addition, any site files stored in memory may be printed. The Print Menu is divided into the
following submenus:
• DATA
- use to print live data in numeric or graphical format
•
LOG
- use to print a log file in numeric or graphical format
• PROG
- use to print a site file
• STOP
- use to terminate any active print jobs
•
PRNTR
- use to specify the printer currently connected
• SGNLS
- use to print transducer signal array data
RTDs - use to send the numeric point value of a connected RTD device to the RS232 port.
•
For purposes of this discussion it is assumed that the left pane of the data display screen is active. If the right pane of
the data display screen is active, all of the instructions remain the same, except that any references to the
should be replaced by the
Refer to Figure 16 on page 92 in Appendix A, Menu Maps, and proceed to the desired section for detailed instructions.
As an additional aid, the relevant portion of the full menu map is reproduced in each section of this chapter. Any
submenu may be followed in the sequence shown or the [ and [ keys may be used to scroll through the prompts.
Note: If a printer has not yet been set up, the instructions in "The
proceeding to any of the other submenus.
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[F5]-[F8]
keys.
PRNTR
Submenu" must be completed before
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[F1]-[F4]
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