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  • Page 1 PT878 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 September 2003 Process Control Instruments PT878 Portable Flowmeter Quick Start Guide 916-068A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Number of Displayed Measurements ..16 Changing the Measured Parameters ..... 17 PT878 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Liability under this warranty is limited to restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument, at the sole discretion of GE Panametrics. Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability. This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser.

  • Page 5: Return Policy

    2. If GE Panametrics instructs you to send your instrument to a service center, it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized repair station indicated in the shipping instructions.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    July 2003 Introduction This booklet provides directions for making basic flow measurements with the PT878, including the following: • Keypad Description • Powering Up • Programming • Displaying Measurements This document is designed solely to get you up and running as quickly as possible.

  • Page 7: Keypad Description

    Since you need to use the keypad in the procedures that follow, you should familiarize yourself with the keys and their functions. The PT878 keypad has 25 keys. The functions for each key are as follows (see Figure 1 on the next page): •...
  • Page 8 July 2003 Keypad Description (cont.) Figure 1: TransPort PT878 Keypad PT878 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 9: Powering On And Off

    After the meter conducts all the self checks, the screen then appears similar to the one shown in Figure 2 on the next page. To turn the PT878 OFF, press the red key for 3 seconds. The screen now appears similar to Figure 3 on the next page. Three options are available: •...
  • Page 10 0.10 E0: No Errors Figure 2: Screen After Power Up Velocity, ft/s Signal, dB SHUTDOWN: Meter OFF SLEEP: Meter Idle CANCEL: Resume Operations Volume, l/s Delta-T, ns Shutdown Sleep Cancel Figure 3: Screen After Power Down PT878 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 11: Programming Transducer, Pipe And Fluid Parameters

    To enter the Program Menu, press the key at the lower [MENU] right of the PT878 keypad. Press the [ ] arrow key once to scroll from the Site Menu to the Program Menu. At the Program Menu, press . The screen appears similar to Figure 4 [ENTER] below.

  • Page 12: Transducer Parameters

    Press to confirm the choice. [ENTER] Note: If the PT878 does not scroll to a particular parameter, it is not necessary for that transducer or pipe type. 3. The next prompt asks you to enter the transducer number. a. From the Type prompt, press the [...

  • Page 13: Pipe Parameters

    [ENTER] • Move the prompt to the OD X PI (circumference) text box. Type the OD (in mm or in.) into the box, and press to confirm your choice. [ENTER] PT878 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 14: Fluid Parameters

    Tracking Windows. This feature is used when the process fluids soundspeed fluctuates considerably. (Default operation is “No.”) a. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to scroll to the appropriate radio button. b. Press to confirm your selection. [ENTER] PT878 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 15 Tracking Windows. • If you have not enabled the Tracking Windows, the PT878 prompts you to enter the sound speed. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired sound speed, and press [ENTER].

  • Page 16: Saving Site Data

    July 2003 Saving Site Data Now that you have entered all the necessary data, the PT878 will give you the opportunity to save it into a site file using the following steps: 1. To open the Site Menu, press the...

  • Page 17: Changing The Number Of Displayed Measurements

    July 2003 Changing the Number of Displayed Measurements The PT878 can display one to four different measurement parameters simultaneously. However, sometimes you might wish to display only one or two parameters. To change the number of open display windows from within the Site Menu (shown in...

  • Page 18: Changing The Measured Parameters

    July 2003 Changing the Measured Parameters Once the PT878 is programmed, you can display the following measurements on the screen: • Velocity • Volumetric • Forward Totals • Reverse Totals • Power • Energy • Diagnostics To enter the Measurement option: 1.
  • Page 19 6. Then use the [ ] or [ ] arrow keys to select the desired measurement unit (or diagnostic parameter). Press , OK, [F3] to confirm the entry. The screen returns to Operate Mode, and displays any changes. PT878 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 20 Menu Key ..........6 PT878 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 21 Warranty ..........3 PT878 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22 WORLDWIDE OFFICES MAIN OFFICES: GE PANAMETRICS INTERNATIONAL OFFICES: Australia Japan GE Panametrics P.O. Box 234 2F, Sumitomo Bldg. 221 Crescent St., Suite 1 Gymea N.S.W. 2227 5-41-10, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-Ku Waltham, MA 02453-3497 Australia Tokyo 112-0002 Telephone 61 (02) 9525 4055...
  • Page 23 GE Panametrics 221 Crescent Street, Suite 1 Waltham, MA 02453-3497 Telephone: (781) 899-2719 Toll-free: (800) 833-9438 Fax: (781) 894-8582 E-Mail: panametrics@ps.ge.com Web: www.gepower.com/panametrics Ireland GE Panametrics Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, County Clare Ireland Telephone: 353-61-470200 Fax: 353-61-471359 E-Mail: info@panametrics.ie...

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