Programming The Flow Meter; The Output Menu - Panametrics PanaFlow MV80 User Manual

Chapter 3. Operating Instructions
3.5.2

Programming the Flow Meter

Enter the Setup Menu by pressing the ENTER key until prompted for a password.
1.
Note: All outputs are disabled while using the Setup Menus.
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2. Use the keys to select the new password characters (1234 is the factory-set password). When the
password is correctly displayed, press ENTER to continue.
3. Use the Setup Menus described on the following pages to customize the multi-parameter features of your
PanaFlow meter. The entire lower display line is available for entering parameters. Some menus in Figure 97
below may not be displayed, based on flow meter configuration settings
To activate a parameter, press ENTER. Use the
4.
EXIT to save or discard changes and return to Run Mode.
5. Program the UNITS menu first because later menus will be based on the units selected.
3.5.3

The Output Menu

As an example of how to set an output, refer to Figure 98 on page 79. This example shows how to set Output 1 to
measure mass flow with 4 mA = 0 lb/hr and 20 mA = 100 lb/hr with a time constant of 5 seconds.
Note: All outputs are disabled while using the Setup Menus.
First, set the desired units of measurement:
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1. Use the keys to move to the Units Menu (see "The Units Menu" on page 90).
key until Mass Flow Unit appears. Press ENTER.
2. Press the
3. Press the key until lb appears in the numerator. Press the
denominator. Press the
4. Press the key until Units Menu appears.
Second, set the analog output:
1. Use the keys to move to the Output Menu.
2. Press the key until 4-20 mA Output 1 appears.
key to access Measure selections. Press ENTER and press the
3. Press the
key to set the 4 mA point in the units you have selected for mass of lb/hr. Press ENTER and use the
4. Press the
keys to set 0 or 0.0. Press ENTER.
key to set the 20 mA point. Press ENTER and use the
5. Press the
key to select the Time Constant. Press ENTER and use the
6. Press the
Press the EXIT key and answer YES to permanently save your changes.
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key until hr appears in the denominator. Press ENTER to select.
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keys to make selections. Press ENTER to continue. Press
key to move the underline cursor to the
key to select Mass. Press ENTER.
keys to set 100 or 100.0. Press ENTER.
keys to select 5. Press ENTER.
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