Entering Fluid Data; Entering Fluid Type - GE UTX878 Ultrasonic User Manual

March 2004

Entering Fluid Data

Entering Fluid Type

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The Fluid submenu allows you to specify the fluid you are measuring,
as well as the Reynolds Correction factor and tracking windows.
While following the programming instructions, refer to Figure A-1 on
page A-1 of Appendix A, Menu Maps. Remember to record all
programmed data in Appendix C, Data Records.
Note: If you are in the PROG menu, proceed directly to Step 4. If
you scroll to a different option, press [ENT] twice to select
that option (once to enter and again to confirm the selection).
To access the Fluid submenu:
1. Press [ESC]. The UTX878 enters the User Program.
2. Press the [ ] key until PROG is bracketed in the top left corner
and press [ENT].
3. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to scroll to the desired Channel and
press [ENT].
4. Scroll to the Fluid submenu and press [ENT].
5. Two options appear, Fluid Type and Reynolds. Scroll to Fluid
Type and press [ENT].
6. Two other options appear, Normal and Tracking. Tracking refers
to Tracking Windows, which are used to detect the receive signal
when you are unsure of the fluid sound speed, or when the fluid
sound speed changes drastically under process conditions. Scroll
to the desired option and press [ENT].
7. You can now select between Preprogrammed and Other fluids.
Scroll to the desired option, and press [ENT].
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For Normal fluids, you can program the expected fluid
Temperature. Scroll to the Temperature option and press
[ENT]. Then use the arrow keys to enter the process
temperature, and press [ENT].
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For fluids monitored with a Tracking Window, the meter offers
the selections of Water (up to either 100 or 260°C) or Oil.
Scroll to the desired listing and press [ENT].
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