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- Page 1 DigitalFlow™ GC868 Panametrics Gas Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeter Programming Manual (2-Channel) 910-226P2F1 panametrics.com April 2022...
- Page 3 DigitalFlow™ GC868 Panametrics Gas Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeter Programming Manual (2-Channel) 910-226P2F1 April 2022 panametrics.com Copyright 2022 Baker Hughes company. This material contains one or more registered trademarks of Baker Hughes Company and its subsidiaries in one or more countries. All third-party product and company names are trademarks of their respective...
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- Page 5 AUTHORIZATION number (RA), and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided. 2. If 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Introduction ....................1-1 Using the Keypad . - Page 8 Contents 1.7.4.2 MODBUS/TCP Parameters............... . . 1-28 1.7.5 MODBUS Register Map.
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- Page 11 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Introduction ..............1-1 Using the Keypad .
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Page 12: Chapter 1. Programming Site Data
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Introduction The 2-Channel Model GC868 flowmeter cannot provide accurate flow rate measurements for either channel until the instrument has been properly installed, the channel has been activated, and the basic system and pipe parameters have Startup Guide been programmed into the meter. - Page 13 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data HELP EXIT DISP PROG PRNT SCREEN Figure 1-1: The Model GC868 Keypad Although the keypad is essentially the same, the front panel layout of meters Note: supplied in one of the optional enclosures is different. See Appendix C, , of the for a picture of the applicable front Optional Enclosures...
- Page 14 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Table 1-1: Model GC868 Key Functions Unshifted Function Shifted Function Software Function Keys - press to select None the functions displayed directly above them in the option bar. These keys apply only to the right pane of the display screen.
- Page 15 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Table 1-1: Model GC868 Key Functions Unshifted Function Shifted Function Exit Key - use to move up one level in the Use to enter the letter J. user program or to exit the user program. EXIT See page 1-10 for details.
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Page 16: Obtaining On-Line Help
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Table 1-1: Model GC868 Key Functions Unshifted Function Shifted Function Audio Level Key - press to increase the Press to decrease the audio alarm audio alarm volume. volume. Stopwatch Timer Key - press to turn the Press to turn the stopwatch timer stopwatch timer on. -
Page 17: Using The Console Control Keys
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data • FLOW: Press [F4] (or [F8]) to access this function, and the various flow measurement parameters are displayed. Use the [F1]-[F4] (or [F5]-[F8]) function keys, in conjunction with the [←] [→] keys, to obtain additional information on the desired measurement parameter or to exit the help system. -
Page 18: Entering Programming Mode
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Entering Operation Startup Guide Use the keypad, as described in Chapter 3, , of the navigate through the User Program . The menu map may be followed in sequence, or Programming [↑] [↓] keys may be used to scroll through the prompt screens. The [ ←... -
Page 19: Entering Channel Data
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Entering After selecting [F1]=CH1 (or [F2]=CH2) at the initial programming screen, the following screen appears: Channel Data Chan 1 PROGR Start Press the [←] [→] keys and a function key [F1]-[F4] to select the desired submenu. -
Page 20: Procedure Options
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 1.6.1.1 Procedure Options After completing the above steps, the meter returns to the Channel PROGRAM prompt. Continue as follows: • To continue programming the meter, refer to the menu maps in Appendix A and navigate to the desired menu. Then, proceed to the appropriate section of this manual for instructions. -
Page 21: Entering Pipe Data
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 11. If Static Density? is set to NO in the ADVAN submenu, go to Procedure Options on the next page. Otherwise, proceed as follows: [F1]-[F4] Mass Flow Use the keys to select the units for the data display Mass Flow Time Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the units for the data... -
Page 22: Wedge Temperature
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Wedge Angle Use the numeric keys to enter the (the angle of the ultrasonic transmission) provided by the factory in degrees and press [ENT]. Wedge • If you selected OTHER in step d, use the numeric keys to enter the Soundspeed in ft/sec or m/sec provided by the factory and press [ENT]. -
Page 23: Number Of Traverses
If necessary, you can overwrite the spacing shown at the previous prompt Note: (using the numeric keys) to match the actual physical spacing of the transducers. Panametrics does not recommend overwriting the spacing. If you must, do not change the spacing by more than ±10% from the value shown. -
Page 24: Pressure Input
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Base Temperature Enter the (from –148 ° to 662°F), and press [ENT]. The ratio of this value to the actual temperature is used to calculate the standard volumetric flow. Pressure Input 1.6.4.3 Pressure Input At the prompt, press [F1] to enter a constant pressure value or press [Fx] to select the option card in Slot X that will supply the live pressure input. -
Page 25: Entering Setup Data
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 1.6.5 Entering Setup The signal limits and response times for the Model GC868 are specified via the SETUP Data submenu. It includes four submenus: • SIGNL - set the parameters related to the transducer signal •... - Page 26 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Press [ENT] to accept the current Velocity High Limit value or enter a new value and press [ENT]. The default value for this parameter is 75.0 ft/sec (23 m/sec) and values from –500 to 500 ft/sec (–150 to 150 m/sec) are acceptable. The E3: VELOCITY RANGE error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity exceeds the programmed Service Manual VELOCITY HIGH LIMIT value.
- Page 27 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 14. Use the [→] and [F1]-[F4] keys to select one of the preset values for the XMIT Sample Size from the option bar. IMPORTANT: Consult the factory before performing this step. Both the upstream and downstream transducers transmit ultrasonic pulses in bursts, which consist of a series of transmit pulses.
- Page 28 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data After completing these steps, the program returns to the SETUP window. Table 1-4 on the next page lists the default values and limits for SETUP parameters. Table 1-4: Default Values and Limits for SETUP Parameters Default Parameter Value...
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Page 29: Setting Advanced Parameters
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 1.6.5.4 Setting Advanced In the ADVAN option, you can enter parameters for a variety of specialized Parameters operations. You can set parameters for static density, program tables for steam or natural gas and for multiple K factors, and modify parameters for the Skan and Skan/Measure techniques. - Page 30 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 1.6.5.4.3 Setting Use the MEAS option to modify the parameters of the Skan/Measure modes. Skan/Measure Parameters IMPORTANT: The MEAS default settings are suitable for most applications. Before changing any of these parameters, consult the factory. Press [F3] to enter the Measurement Settings option.
- Page 31 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 1.6.5.4.5 Programming a In the ZTABL option, you can enter data into a global table to define particular compressibility values. The GC868 can thus implement SonicWare® and other data Compressibility tables to meet specific applications. Table The table applies to both channels of a 2-channel GC868.
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Page 32: Procedure Options
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 1.6.5.4.7 Setting Skan In the SKAN option, you can activate and set parameters for a negative peak Parameters percent for both the Skan measurement technique (in the ACTIV submenu) and the Skan portion of the Skan/Measure technique. When negative peak percent is active, the GC868 searches for the maximum negative peak before the positive peak, and then calculates the T at both negative peak percents entered;... -
Page 33: Setting The Clock
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data PROGRAM Start Use the [←] [→] keys and [F1]-[F4] function keys to select the desired submenu. Complete the steps listed to program each submenu. Global PROGRAM previous selection appears here CLOCK SYSTM COMM Refer to Figure A-4 on page A-4 and Figure A-5 on page A-5, and remember to Data Records record all programming data in Appendix B, 1.7.1... -
Page 34: Mass Flow (Static)
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data If AUTO is selected above, the meter automatically begins totalizing upon leaving User Program . If MNUAL is selected, the console key on the keypad may then be used to start and stop the totalizer. The manner in which the Stopwatch Totalizer responds to an error condition may be set in the I/O submenu. -
Page 35: Selecting Error Handling
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Be sure to record all programmed data in Appendix B, Note: Data Records 1.7.3.1 Selecting Error This menu option permits programming of the manner in which the Model GC868’s Handling Error Codes and Screen totalizers respond during an error condition. See Chapter 2, Messages Service Manual , of the... - Page 36 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Error Response Press [F1]-[F4] to select the desired option, as described in Table 1-6 below. Table 1-6: Error Response Options Option Display Response HOLD Holds the last “good” reading. Forces the outputs to the low set point. HIGH Forces the outputs to the high set point.
- Page 37 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Full Scale Frequency. Enter a value between 1 and 10,000 for the Press [ENT]. Error Option Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the desired , the way the display responds during an error condition. Available options are shown in Table 1-7 below.
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Page 38: Procedure Options
[F1]-[F4] keys to select the number of Network ID Enter a number between 1 and 254 and press [ENT]. The default number is 1. A network ID number is only necessary for communication with the Panametrics Instrument Data Manager PanaView software. See the software User’s Manual more information. -
Page 39: Modbus (Rs485) Parameters
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data 1.7.4.1 MODBUS (RS485) If your GC868 does not include an option card for MODBUS communications, you Parameters have completed programming the COMM submenu. However, if you have installed a MODBUS option card, the following additional prompts appear. MODBUS Baud Rate Press [F1]-[F4] to select the desired from four selections:... - Page 40 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data • Floating Point (FP) <EXP><MAN><MAN><MAN> 2 Registers - 32 bit IEEE floating point number To request specific parameters from the GC868 via the MODBUS, the control system must enter the appropriate register number. Only registers 1 through 90 are available for MODBUS communications, while registers 508 through 512 are used by the GC868 to store the MODBUS parameters.
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Page 41: Activating Security
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Table 1-8: MODBUS Registers for a 2-Channel GC868m MODBUS Scaling Reg # Hex Addr Description (decimal places) Size in Bytes Ch2 Sig Strength Upstream 4 (2 16-bit int) Ch2 Sig Strength Downstream 4 (2 16-bit int) Ch2 Temperature 4 (2 16-bit int) Ch2 Pressure... -
Page 42: Procedure Options
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data When the system is locked, access to the above menus will be denied unless the default password correct password is entered. The Model GC868 is shipped with a which is given later in this section. For increased security, the default password should be changed. -
Page 43: Saving Site Files
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data Saving Site Files The currently programmed site data may be stored in the Model GC868’s non-volatile memory by saving it as a site file. Up to ten site file names, consisting of up to five characters each, may be stored at any given time. To enter the SAVE User Program menu, press [F4] at the initial screen. - Page 44 Chapter 1. Programming Site Data [no content intended for this page] 1-33 DigitalFlow™ GC868 Programming Manual (2-Channel)
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Page 46: Introduction
Chapter 2. Displaying Data Introduction This chapter explains how to display measurement data in various formats. Each of the two display screen panes may be programmed independently. The instructions in this chapter assume that the left display pane is active. If Note: the right display pane is active, simply change all designations to... -
Page 47: The Dual Submenu
Chapter 2. Displaying Data site label site file Use the [F1]-[F4],[←] [→] keys to select the desired Velocity Ft/s display parameter option. See Table 2-1 below for a complete 6.95 description of the available options. (error codes appear here) VOLUM +TOTL -TOTL Table 2-1: Measurement Parameter Options... -
Page 48: The Graph Submenu
Chapter 2. Displaying Data The GRAPH The GRAPH submenu permits the display of either the flow velocity, mass flow or the volumetric flow on an XY bar graph, with a specified time interval on the x-axis. This Submenu section describes the procedures for setting up and using the graph format. 2.4.1 Setting Up the Press the appropriate side of the [SCREEN] key to activate the desired pane of the... - Page 49 Chapter 2. Displaying Data Table 2-2: Graph Display Options Option Bar Choice Description [F1] = <CURS Moves the cursor to the left and displays the corresponding measurement value and time in the status line: (i.e. 6.85 Ft/s 10:38) [F2] = CURS> Moves the cursor to the right and displays the corresponding measurement value and time in the status line:...
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Page 50: The Log Submenu
Chapter 2. Displaying Data The LOG The LOG submenu permits the display of the data in a log file either graphically or numerically. Although the Model GC868 can display all of the data in a log file, Submenu screen size limitations prevent the simultaneous display of the complete log file. Therefore, the function keys must be used to view the remaining data. -
Page 51: Numeric Format
Chapter 2. Displaying Data 2.5.2 Numeric Format The Model GC868 can log up to three parameters simultaneously. Each set of data record page values is called a , and up to 120 consecutive records can be stored in a log file can consist of up to 120 pages. - Page 52 Chapter 2. Displaying Data 1.23 Ft/s 10:16 Use the [←], [→] and [F1]-[F4] keys to select the desired option. The options are listed in Table 2-4 on page 2-7. ST: 08 MAR 09:50 <CURS CURS> START At any given time, the 120 records stored in one page of the log file will be graphed cursor on the display screen.
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Page 53: Displaying The Transducer Signal
Chapter 2. Displaying Data Table 2-4: Graphical Log Display Options (cont.) Option Bar Choice Description Display the programmed maximum Y value [→] + [F3] = YMAX in the message line: (i.e. YMAX 25.0 Ft/s) Display the time increment value, as set [→] + [F4] = T INC when the log file was created, in the... - Page 54 Chapter 2. Displaying Data The signal graph is a plot of signal amplitude (y-axis) vs. time in microseconds (x-axis). When the SIGNL display screen first appears, it may briefly remain blank. As soon as the signal is acquired, processed and loaded into the display memory, the cursor graph will appear.
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Page 55: Setting The Lcd Backlight
Chapter 2. Displaying Data In addition to the functions available on the option bar, some of the numeric keys are used to specify which transducer signal is displayed and to scale the resulting graph. Table 2-7 below lists these functions. Table 2-7: Numeric Key Functions Function Scroll down the transducer signal list... -
Page 56: Activating Sleep Mode
Chapter 2. Displaying Data Activating Sleep During times when the display is not in use, use the SLEEP submenu to temporarily suspend LCD display activity, which allows the Model GC868 to process data more Mode quickly. Press the appropriate side of the [SCREEN] key to activate the desired pane of the display screen, then proceed as follows: For this discussion, it is assumed that the left pane of the display screen is Note:... -
Page 57: Chapter 3. Logging Data
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Chapter 3. Logging Data Introduction This chapter explains how to use the Model GC868’s data logging capability. The LOG menu, which is accessed by pressing the [LOG] key on the keypad, is divided into four submenus: • STD - used to log up to three of the available measurement data parameters •... -
Page 59: Creating A Standard Log
Chapter 3. Logging Data Creating a Use the STD submenu to create a new standard log and to select the parameters to log, the log start time and date, the log end time and date, and the time increment. Standard Log Also, any log file already stored in memory may be inspected and/or changed. -
Page 60: Log Type
Chapter 3. Logging Data 3.2.1 Log Type Press [F1] to create a non-circular log or press [F2] to create a circular log. A non-circular log automatically stops when the meter runs out of memory or the specified END TIME is reached. A circular log runs continuously until manually stopped, but only the data from the most recent log cycle is saved. -
Page 61: End Date Prompt
Chapter 3. Logging Data [F1]-[F2] Press to select . Then, enter the desired Hour (1-12) and press [ENT] . (Entry of a start time earlier than the current time will generate an error message.) Minutes Enter the desired and press [ENT]. The acceptable range is 0 to 59. Seconds Enter the desired and press [ENT]. -
Page 62: Checking The Memory
Chapter 3. Logging Data Checking the Use the MEM submenu to verify that the available log memory is sufficient for the desired log. If the expected amount of logged data will exceed the remaining Memory memory capacity, the Model GC868 suggests that some old logs be cleared to make room for the new log. -
Page 63: Procedure Options
Chapter 3. Logging Data Log Menu Press [F1] to continue logging and return to the initial screen. Press Log Menu [F2] to stop logging and return to the initial screen. 3.4.1 Procedure Options Do one of the following: • Press -[F4] to enter another LOG submenu. -
Page 64: Log Type
Chapter 3. Logging Data Use the [←], [→] and [F1]-[F4] keys to select the second parameter to be logged. Use the [←], [→] and [F1]-[F4] keys to select the third parameter to be logged. • If you selected a totalized value for display, go to step 8. •... -
Page 65: Chapter 4. Printing Data
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Chapter 4. Printing Data Introduction The Model GC868 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. -
Page 67: Numeric Format
Chapter 4. Printing Data 4.2.1 Numeric Format Use the [←], [→] and [F1]-[F4] keys to select the first parameter to be printed. See Table 4-1 below for a list of the available options. Table 4-1: Measurement Parameter Options Option Bar Choice Description [F1] = VEL Flow Velocity... -
Page 68: Graphical Format
Chapter 4. Printing Data DATA_DUMP OF (SITE NAME) Ch1 Channel LABEL Channel Message Start Date 20 OCT 97 Start Time 03:08:40 PM VOLUM +TOTL SNDSP HH:MM:SS ACF/HR FT/S 03:08:40 P 686.85 218.92 1039.147 03:08:50 P 666.71 220.83 1039.003 03:09:00 P 662.28 222.70 1039.511... -
Page 69: Printing Logs
Chapter 4. Printing Data Y Range 10. At the prompt, press [F1] to show only the positive Y axis or press [F2] to display both the positive and negative y axis. Time Increment 11. Use the [←], [→] and [F1]-[F4] keys to select the desired (the frequency at which measurements are taken). -
Page 70: Numeric Format
Chapter 4. Printing Data 4.3.1 Numeric Format After the numeric format (and starting page and number of pages, if applicable) is chosen, the Model GC868 returns to the standard data display screen and begins printing the log file. The printout continues until the entire log has been printed or until a STOP command is issued (see the instructions for the STOP submenu). -
Page 71: Printing A Site File
Chapter 4. Printing Data Printing a Site Use the PROG submenu to print the data in a site file that was set up and saved as described in Chapter 1, Programming Site Data . To print a site file, refer to Figure A-7 File on page A-7 and complete the following steps: IMPORTANT: Make sure that a printer has been properly set up before proceeding... -
Page 72: Setting Up A Printer
Chapter 4. Printing Data Stop Press [F1] to continue printing or press [F2] to the currently active printing job. After the STOP command has been issued, the printer will complete the Note: printing of any data already in the printer buffer. Either wait for the printer to finish or turn the printer off to empty the buffer immediately. -
Page 73: Printing Signal Array Data
Chapter 4. Printing Data Printing Signal Use the SGNLS submenu to print signal array data, to help diagnose certain problems. To print the signal data, see Figure A-7 on page A-7 and complete the Array Data following steps: IMPORTANT: Make sure that a printer has been properly set up before proceeding with this section. -
Page 74: Printing Rtd Data
Chapter 4. Printing Data The printouts generated from the submenus will appear Note: CROSS BOTH after the printout, as separate listings. SIGNL The data printed in this array permits a comparison of the relative signal strengths of the upstream and downstream transducers, which are used to calculate a single flow measurement. - Page 75 Chapter 5. Clearing Data Introduction ..............5-1 Reset Totals .
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Page 76: Chapter 5. Clearing Data
Chapter 5. Clearing Data Introduction This chapter explains how to purge the Model GC868’s memory of various measurement totals and/or files. The Clear Menu , which is accessed by pressing the [CLR] key on the keypad, is divided into three submenus: •... -
Page 77: Deleting Site Files
Chapter 5. Clearing Data Deleting Site Use the SITE submenu to clear site files from the GC868’s memory. Use the [SCREEN] key to activate the desired display pane, and complete the following steps: Files Clear Menu To access the , press the [CLR] key. Programming Site Data If you have activated the security feature (see Chapter 1, [ENT]... - Page 78 Chapter 5. Clearing Data [no content intended for this page] DigitalFlow™ GC868 Programming Manual (2-Channel)
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Page 79: Chapter 6. Serial Communications
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Page 80: Introduction
The first step is to connect the built-in RS232 port in the GC868 to one of the serial ports (COM1 or COM2) on the personal computer. Table 6-1 below lists the standard RS232 Interface cables available from the factory for this purpose. Table 6-1: Panametrics Serial Cables Part Number PC Connector GC868 Connector... -
Page 81: Setting Up The Terminal Software
Chapter 6. Serial Communications Press the [F3] key to select the PROGRAM Start GLOBL menu. PROGRAM previous selection appears here GLOBL SAVE Press the [F4] key to select the PROGRAM Start COMM submenu. Global PROGRAM previous selection appears here CLOCK SYSTM COMM To change the baud rate, press... -
Page 82: The Optional Rs485 Serial Interface
(RX) at the RS232 connector on the meter often solves the problem. The Optional Although the standard RS232 serial interface included with the Model GC868 is adequate for most applications, Panametrics offers an optional RS485 serial RS485 Serial interface upgrade for special situations. The Model GC868 is easily modified to... -
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Page 84: Multi-Point Wiring
Chapter 6. Serial Communications The XMT+ terminal on the barrier strip is the screw opposite the red wire Note: connection and the XMT– terminal on the barrier strip is the screw opposite the green wire connection. Reinstall the clear plastic shroud, close the cover to the electronics console and reconnect the main power. -
Page 85: Wiring The System
Chapter 6. Serial Communications Plastic Case Mounting Screw Screwdriver DB9 Connector Figure 6-2: Opening the Converter Case Table 6-3: Switch Assembly Settings Position # Point-To-Point Multi-Point Reassemble the serial interface converter and secure it to the mounting bracket with the two mounting screws. Reinstall the mounting bracket into the electronics enclosure and secure it with the standoff and the grounding screw. -
Page 86: Setting Up An Ethernet Connection
Chapter 6. Serial Communications Setting Up an A modified GC868 can use the Ethernet interface to communicate with an internal network. An optional Ethernet card with a unique MAC (IP) address (installed only in Ethernet slots 5 or 6) includes an RJ45 connector. To connect the Ethernet-enabled GC868 to Connection the network, insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector, route the cable through the bottom of the GC868, and wire the other end of the cable to the LAN... -
Page 87: Setting Up A Modbus/Tcp Connection
Chapter 6. Serial Communications Setting Up a A modified GC868 can use the MODBUS/TCP interface to communicate with an internal network. An optional MODBUS/TCP card with a unique MAC (IP) address MODBUS/TCP (installed only in slots 5 or 6) includes an RJ45 connector. To connect the Connection MODBUS/TCP-enabled GC868 to the network, insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector, route the cable through the bottom of the GC868, and wire the... - Page 88 Chapter 6. Serial Communications [no content intended for this page] DigitalFlow™ GC868 Programming Manual (2-Channel)
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Page 89: Appendix A. Menu Maps
Appendix A. Menu Maps Appendix A. Menu Maps. ACTIV, SYSTM and PIPE Menu Map ..........A-1 CH1/CH2 - I/O and Setup Menu Map . - Page 90 Appendix A. Menu Maps [no content intended for this page] DigitalFlow™ GC868 Programming Manual (2-Channel)
- Page 91 Appendix A. Menu Maps PROG NOTE: Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices. GLOBL SAVE RECLL Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices. Channel PROGRAM ACTIV SYSTM PIPE CHANNEL LABEL Channel status TRANSDUCER NUMBER CHANNEL MESSAGE VOL DECIMAL DIGITS...
- Page 92 Appendix A. Menu Maps PROG PROGRAM GLOBL SAVE RECLL Channel PROGRAM ACTIV SYSTM PIPE SETUP See Figure A-1 See Figure A-1 See Figure A-1 SET UP ZERO CUTOFF TEMP INPUT SIGNL AVRG INIT ADVAN See Figure A-3 RESPONSE TIME FIXED SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3...
- Page 93 Appendix A. Menu Maps PROG PROGRAM GLOBL SAVE RECLL Channel PROGRAM ACTIV SYSTM PIPE SETUP See Figure A-1 See Figure A-1 See Figure A-1 See Figure A-2 SET UP NOTE: Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices. Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices.
- Page 94 Appendix A. Menu Maps PROG PROGRAM NOTE: Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices. SAVE RECLL Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices. Global PROGRAM CLOCK SYSTM COMM SECUR See Figure A-4 SYSTEM UNITS BAUD RATE SITE NAME...
- Page 95 Appendix A. Menu Maps PROG PROGRAM GLOBL SAVE RECLL NOTE: Plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar choices. Global PROGRAM Fx represent function keys to select option bar choices. CLOCK SYSTM COMM SECUR Global I/O ERROR OPTN ERROR HANDLING...
- Page 96 Appendix A. Menu Maps DISP DISPLAY FORMAT DUAL GRAPH SIGNL BACKL SLEEP NAME LCD SLEEP MODE LOG1 LOG2 LOG3 LOG4 Backlight timeout DISPLAY Site Channel FORMAT PLOT GRAPH VARIABLE Y AXIS MAX (*available only if Y RANGE Signal to Display Mass Flow (static)? = YES) VOLUM MDOT...
- Page 97 Appendix A. Menu Maps PRNT PRINT DATA PROG STOP PRNTR SGNLS RTDs FORMAT FORMAT PLOT PLOT 1st value printed NAME STOP PRINTING SIGNAL ARRAY LOG1 LOG2 LOG3 LOG4 SIGNL CROSS BOTH 1st value printed (log>1 page) (log=1 page) 1st page DUMP VOLUM +TOTL...
- Page 98 Appendix A. Menu Maps LOGGING CLEAR STOP ERROR TOTAL SITE X/120 Pages FREE NAME Total to Clear SITE NAME NAME Y Pages PENDING LOG1 LOG2 LOG3 LOG4 BOTH SITE1 SITE2 SITE3 SITE4 LOG1 LOG2 LOG3 LOG4 Stop Logging ? CLEAR SITE NAME CLEAR NAME NAME LOG1...
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Page 99: Appendix B. Data Records
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Page 100: Option Cards Installed
Appendix B. Data Records Option Cards Whenever an option card is installed in one of the Model GC868’s expansion slots, record the type of card and any additional setup information in the appropriate row Installed of Table B-1 below. Table B-1: Option Cards Installed Slot # Type of Option Card Additional Setup Information... -
Page 101: Initial Setup Data
Appendix B. Data Records Initial Setup After the Model GC868 flowmeter has been installed, some initial setup data must be entered via the User Program , prior to operation. Record that information in Data Table B-2 below. Table B-2: Initial Setup Data General Information Model # Reference... - Page 102 Appendix B. Data Records Table B-2: Initial Setup Data Pipe/Transducer Parameters (CH1/CH2-PIPE) Channel 1 Channel 2 Std. Trans. # Std. Trans. # Spec. Trans. # Spec. Trans. # Spec. Trans. Hz Spec. Trans. Hz Spec. Trans. Tw Spec. Trans. Tw Transducer Type RAYL SHEAR WETTD Transducer Type...
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Page 103: Appendix C. Programming With Panaview
Appendix C. Programming with PanaView Appendix C. Programming with PanaView. Introduction ..............C-1 Wiring the RS232 Interface. -
Page 104: Introduction
Introduction The PanaView™ graphical user interface offers interactive communications between Windows-based PCs and Panametrics instruments compatible with the company’s IDM protocol, such as the GC868 ultrasonic gas flowmeter. PanaView is compatible with 32-bit Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE, NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6), 2000, XP and ME. - Page 105 Appendix C. Programming with PanaView Figure C-2: Setup Communications Screen IDM. Open the Protocol menu (the first of the drop-down menus) and click on TCP/IP Open the COM Port Type menu and click on the desired type (or on , if the GC868 is using an Ethernet connection).
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Page 106: Setting Up Ethernet Communicatio-Ns
Appendix C. Programming with PanaView C.3.1 Setting up If you have selected TCP/IP in step 6 on the previous page, the Setup Communications window appears similar to Figure C-3 below. Ethernet Communicatio- Figure C-3: Setup Communications for TCP/IP Name Timeout Type in the desired (in milliseconds). -
Page 107: Adding The Gc868
Appendix C. Programming with PanaView C.4 Adding the To add the GC868 on the IDM-configured communications port, complete the following steps: GC868 Highlight the communication port to which the meter will be added by clicking “Edit” on it, and then open the menu on the menu bar (if the communication port “New Meter”... -
Page 108: Editing Meter Properties
Appendix C. Programming with PanaView Figure C-6: Updated Network Tree The model number and version that appear will vary with your particular Note: meter and software version. However, if the settings do not match, or there is some other difficulty, a screen appears similar to Figure C-7 below. -
Page 109: Setting The Meter Clock
Appendix C. Programming with PanaView To edit the properties of your GC868: Highlight the meter (as shown in Figure C-6 on page C-5). “Edit” “Properties” Open the menu and select the option, as shown in Figure C-8 below. Figure C-8: Properties Option in the Edit Menu The window appears similar to Figure C-9 below. - Page 110 Appendix C. Programming with PanaView For illustration purposes, the meter shown here is a one-channel GX868 Note: flowmeter. Specific parameters will vary with your particular meter. C.5.1 Setting the Meter Time The meter’s may be reset in three different ways: Clock •...
- Page 111 Appendix C. Programming with PanaView C.5.2 Reading Signal To read a from the meter: Transducer Read Signals Click on the button. (If the meter is a multi-channel instrument, Signals open the Channel drop-down menu and click on the desired channel.) After a moment, the Properties window appears similar to Figure C-11 below.
- Page 112 Appendix C. Programming with PanaView C.5.4 Saving save Save. the raw signal, click A window opens similar to Save Figure C-13 below. Enter the desired name, and click to save the signal as a text Transducer file. Signals Figure C-13: Save As Window C.5.5 Clearing Clear Totalizers Properties...
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Page 113: Saving An Existing Site To The Meter
Appendix C. Programming with PanaView C.5.6.1 Saving an To save an existing site to the meter: Existing Site to Selected Select the radio button for and highlight an existing site in the left pane. the Meter Save Site to Meter Then click on the button. -
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Appendix C. Programming with PanaView C.5.6.4 Clearing a Site To clear a site from the meter: from the Meter Highlight the site in the left pane. (See Figure C-14 on page C-9.) Clear Site From Meter. Click The program asks for confirmation. Click [OK]. The meter deletes the designated file. -
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Appendix C. Programming with PanaView C.6 Changing Meter Through PanaView, GC868 users can handle remote programming of the meter. They can: Settings • Program and change a meter’s operating parameters; • Set up, start, and stop logs; • Calibrate and test inputs and outputs; •... - Page 116 Appendix C. Programming with PanaView Figure C-20: Site Edit Menu Window Note: The options listed in the left pane correspond to the options available in the GX868 PROGRAM menus. For more information about the options in your instrument program and about appropriate parameters for the GC868, consult the previous chapters in this manual.
- Page 117 Appendix C. Programming with PanaView Figure C-22: Site Edit Menu with Current Settings When you have completed entering parameters in a given option, click [Exit Page] to close the option. You can then double-click on another option, or click [Close] to close the window. You can double-click on another menu to modify its settings, or return to the Meter Browser.
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Appendix D. Foundation Fieldbus Communications Optional Foundation Fieldbus provides a means of communicating with the flowmeter. The patent numbers which apply are 5,909,363 and 6,424,872. Measurements This Foundation Fieldbus device supports 2 Analog Input (AI) blocks, which can be configured to supply the following measurements on the network (see Table D-1 below). -
Page 121: Configuration Utility Setup
Appendix D. Foundation Fieldbus Communications Configuration example The following is an setup using National Instruments Configuration Utility v3.1. Utility Setup Figure D-1 below shows the Configuration Utility with a flowmeter on the network (BH Flow-XMT). Figure D-1: Configuration Utility Setup Example The following procedures assume that the device has been placed in the Note: OOS (out-of-service) mode before executing. - Page 122 Appendix D. Foundation Fieldbus Communications After the desired measurements have been selected for the PRIMARY and SEC- ONDARY SELECTOR, choose the unit system (UNIT_SELECTOR above the PRIMA- RY_SELECTOR) that has been programmed in the flowmeter (English or SI). Figure D-2: Primary Selector Drop Down List DigitalFlow™...
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Page 123: Selecting Units For Ai Blocks
Appendix D. Foundation Fieldbus Communications Selecting Units To select the units for the individual AI blocks: for AI Blocks Double click on the AI block for which you wish to set the units (ANALOG_INPUT_1 or ANALOG_INPUT_2 in the tree under BHFlow-XMT; see Figure D-1 on page D-2). Select the tab and set the unit for the measurement based on the flow- meter settings. -
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Appendix D. Foundation Fieldbus Communications Resetting To reset the instrument totalizers: Instrument Double click on the FLOW transducer block (in the tree under BHFlow-XMT; see Totalizers Figure D-1 on page D-2). Select the tab and scroll down to the CLEAR_TOTALIZERS listing. Select from the drop down list box (see Figure D-4 below). -
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Appendix D. Foundation Fieldbus Communications Function Block Figure D-5 below is an example setup using the Function Block Application editor. The flowmeter AI blocks, along with the AO and PID of another device on the network, Application are displayed. We have connected the AI_1 OUT of the flowmeter to the CAS IN of the AO block. - Page 126 Appendix D. Foundation Fieldbus Communications [no content intended for this page] DigitalFlow™ GC868 Programming Manual (2-Channel)
- Page 127 Index Index ACTIV Submenu ..........1-8 Edit Functions Option.
- Page 128 Index Log File Printing Data Header ..........3-1 Live Data, Graphical Format .
- Page 129 Index SGNLS Menu Map..........4-8 Submenu .
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- Page 131 DECLARATION CONFORMITY Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, County Clare Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the GC868 Gas Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeter to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standards: • EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation •...
- Page 132 DECLARATION CONFORMITE Nous, Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, County Clare Ireland déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que les GC868 Gas Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeter rélatif á cette déclaration, sont en conformité avec les documents suivants: • EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation •...
- Page 133 KONFORMITÄTS- ERKLÄRUNG Wir, Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, County Clare Ireland erklären, in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß die Produkte GC868 Gas Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeter folgende Normen erfüllen: • EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation • EN 61010-1:1993 + A2:1995, Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree 2 gemäß...
- Page 134 Customer Support Centers U.S.A. 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica, MA 01821-4111 Web: mstechsupport@bakerhughes.com Ireland Sensing House Shannon Free Zone East Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland E-mail: mstechsupport@bakerhughes.com Copyright 2022 Baker Hughes company. This material contains one or more registered trademarks of Baker Hughes Company and its subsidiaries in one or more countries.
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