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1. 1 TRACKING WINDOWS SPECIAL TRANSDUCER WEDGE TYPE o YES RAYL SHEAR WETTD FLUID TYPE Wetted Type Clamp on Type Tw zz TRACKING WINDOWS FREQUENCY WATER OIL METH ETH LN2 7 FREON OTHER S Y 2 c FLUID TYPE WETTD RAYLISHEAR 5 WEDGEANGLE NORMI SEA LUBE CRUDE T wixED WEDGE TEMPERATURE WATER FLUID SOUNDSPEED WATER TEMPERATURE FLUID SOUNDSPEED FLUID SOUNDSPEED WEDGE SOUNDSPEED TEMPERATURE i Percentage of Water PIPE MATERIAL m x o me 2x m S SAEED Lae STEEL 55 GLAss OTHER c EN PIPE SOUNDSPEED w100 w260 OTHER FLUID TYPE MINIMUM SOUNDSPEED MAXIMUM SOUNDSPEED a w260 MIXED OTHER waeo OTHER CARBN NT NYLON POLYE POLYP Percentage of Water MINIMUM SOUNDSPEED REYNOLDS CORRECTION MAXIMUM SOUNDSPEED 5 REYNOLDS CORRECT KV INPUT SELECTION PIPE OD OFF ACTIVE English English Berl ae STATIC m TABLE TABLE KV INPUT SE
2. Slot 1 Outputs Slot 1 Outputs Slot 1 Outputs Slot 1 Outputs OFF 0 2 4 20m OFF FREQ oFF Low FAULT appears only for appears only for appears only for Channel 2 Channel meter Channel 2 Channel meter Failsafe Channel 2 Channel meter Figure 32 GLOBL 1 0 Menu Map eut em SUM DIF ave NO ves SUM DIF ave appears only for Measurement Name Channel 2 Channel meter 55 mass ENRG VEL VOLUM TOTL TOTL TIME MDOT VEL VOLUM ave PULSE ON TIME MASS MASS Power DIAG UNITS PULSE MASS MASS PowER ENRG Analog Inputs BASE diagnostic HIGH LOW FAULT BASE diagnostic RTD Inputs parameters parameters p FULL SCALE FREQUENCY FULL appear here FULL appear here
3. 80 GLOBL t 81 GLOBL 5 80 GILOB Le SX SIM 80 Menus Ed NE DE RR pa 90 46 Meter Address Number 37 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Index Meter Logs 56 Meter Message Ea Der PER PERS 22 Min Peak Limit 18 Minimum Percent of Peak 112 MODBUS wicca tise oe ewe d ERE E EE 134 MODBUS Communications Setting 38 MODBUS Option Programming 37 MODBUS 40 136 MODBUS TCP Setting 39 Multi Factors Activating 20 Multiple Parameter Text Displays 48 Multiple Text WIBUONS 49 N 112 Option 34 130 Analog Inputs 32 128 36 132 RID 33 129 Setup Information 84 see sae oe ee 35 131 36 132 Option Card Setup MODBUS 38 29 125 Outp t at 46 Outputs Setting 27 in Pana ac eemosaasesxexuk e bein
4. Sigon a 56 34 1 Creating Standard Meter PL 57 34 2 Creating AN ERO ne 59 3 4 3 Checking Log ERE FR CDU RN P Bopp e RO Rr 60 LOOGOIFIO Dad EE ab 60 35 Creating hey has 61 26 Viewing Meter 64 Ol MGW RG 66 Chapter 4 Printing Data 4AL PHP A ATUS DIDI Ph QU dU URP edat d ed 69 vi DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Contents Chapter 5 Clearing Data 5 1 5 2 71 clearing tne XMTS68 S MEMO 71 Fe 71 log uera 72 the FOlaliz BIS 73 Appendix A Menu Maps Appendix B Data Records 1 2 3 Available CUI CA AS s heehee 83 Option 84 Site DON cps E 85 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using Ge CA Gs ccc ccr HIN 89 Prog
5. 22 Global Menu Comm Port 37 134 D O Subimenus nere breeds 27 123 in Pana VIEW 117 System 22 118 Global System Submenu 22 118 Global VO EMO Ed 123 GLOBL COMM Menu 44 42 ERR aur Rao SA i 80 VO Menu 81 Menu ee are UE 27 29 SLOTO Menu 80 SYSIM Menu rna entro en 80 1 27 Graph WIBdO deed wes 49 Graphing Data 49 Global Submenu 27 123 Error Option ES 27 125 LCD OU 44 Options Option 29 125 VO 14 109 Temperature Input Entering 14 109 Zero Cutoff Value Entering 14 109 INIT OPO Sans NEED dL ER 18 Initial Setup Data 85 Inputs Setting D uon 27 in Pana ViIOW seed rudi Ea 123 K Keypad Program durs dX EO ee ee 3 Exiting if No 3 GLOBE 22 27 29 Kinematic 19 KV Input Selection 108
6. odds dd ako iege 19 L LED wea ae wa eae 44 158 Liquid Crystal Display Adjusting 43 Setting UP co sige 44 Liquid Crystal Display 43 Log Pile 5 72 Logs Creating ead n 56 Creating PO doa he y aed 61 pco 67 NER ETT EE CETT TIT T 64 67 DISENO RO dada 62 UID MP PET 66 ee oA de Ce gener 55 a acd cado scam iE RATES 66 VETRO on 63 M Mass Flow Data in Global Menu 121 in GLOBL uv cr aa nea Ek 25 Mass Flow Option 7 Mass Flow 21 116 Mass Flow Entering Data in PanaView 102 Max Peak Limit 24 ev ag 18 Maximum Percent 112 Measurement Method in PanaView 99 Memory Clearing Log Seca P eee E Sos 12 Clearing Sit 5224 71 Clearing Transmitter 71 Menu Maps Channel 77 Channel 77 Channel FIRE 78 Channel X SET 79 Channel X SYSTM TI
7. 2 Measurement Name LA VEL voum rom TOTL Input Measurement OFF TEMP INPUT NAME Trigger point all diagnostic parameters INPUT UNITS T id ZERO Value ppear here BASE Value FULL Scale Value FULL Scale Value 55 POWER ENRG ENRG nput Measurement DigitalFlow XGM868i Programming Manual 81 Appendix A Menu Maps content intended for this DigitalFlow XGM868i Programming Manual 82 Appendix Data Records Appendix B Data Records 8 1 Available Option Cards The 8681 can accommodate one option card in Slot 1 and one in Slot 2 The available configurations are listed in Table 23 703 1215 02 1215 03 1215 04 1215 05 1215 06 1215 07 1215 09 1215 11 1473 02 1473 03 1473 04 1473 05 1473 06 1473 07 1473 08 1473 10 1225 13 1225 14 1225 15 1225 16 1430 03 1430 04 1233 02 1272 02 1272 03 1272 04 Table 23 Option Card Configurations Configuration FF 4 Frequency Outputs TT 4 Totalizer Outputs FT 2 Frequency Outputs 2 Totalizer Outputs FO 2 Frequency Outputs
8. m FO VOLUMETRIC e m D c e e 4 P f MINUS TOTALS AVG T DIGITS Figure 59 Primary Selector Drop Down List DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 153 Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications E 4 Selecting Units for Al Blocks To select the units for the individual AI blocks 1 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 GEFlow XMT see Figure 58 on page 152 2 Select the Scaling tab and set the unit for the measurement based on the flowmeter settings For example if the flowmeter was set to use the metric unit system and the PRIMARY SELECTOR was set to use VELOCITY you would choose m s for the unit as shown in Figure 60 Apply Values JANALOG_INPUT1 000 2 P 4 8 Periodic Updates 2 sec H 005 Auto Manual Diagnostics Trends Others Process Scaling Tuning Options Alarms Parameter Value xD SCALE EU 100 EU 0 UNITS INDEX DECIMAL OUT SCALE EU 100 EU D UNITS INDEX DECIMAL L_TYPE Write Changes Figure 60 Units Index Drop Down List 154 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications 5 Resetting Instrument Totalizers To reset the instrument totalizers 1 2 3 4 Double click on the FLOW transducer block in the tree under
9. for 2 Channel meter only ENERGY OPTION SYSTM RESET Reset Totals CALIB J See Service Manual YES SETUP SYSIM CHANNEL LABEL SITE CHANNEL MESSAGE oF VOLUMETRIC UNITS English Metric Gaus ftam Liters Litem Liter H MLite D Y Mft3 d BBLS BBL M meuo Avs a m Mm3d BBUM BBLIH 8 AFH AFID VOL DECIMAL DIGITS TOTALIZER UNITS English PIPE See Figure A 2 ENERGY OPTION OFF ENERGY OPTION ON GAL 3 Mft 3 BBL English 1 MASS FLOW MMBTU English TOTAL DECIMAL DIGITS Metric 3 TONNES MASS FLOW TIME MASS FLOW ON MASS FLOW OFF SEC MDOT DECIMAL DIGITS
10. F active REYNOLDS CORRECTION KV INPUT SELECTION PIPE OD OFF active English Metric English Metric sies Sounn 6 at KV INPUT SELECTION KINEMATIC VISCOSITY i cirin i CALIBRATION FACTOR 56 Souno 5 KINEMATIC VISCOSITY PIPE WALL CALIBRATION FACTOR PATH LENGTH P English Metric inch feet m YES NUMBER OF TRAVERSES LINING MATERIAL Clamp On Transducers Wetted Transducers Clamp On Transducers Wetted Transducers NUMBER TRAVERSES TRANSDUCER SPACING TAR ASBES MORTR RUBBR TEFLN OTHER TRANSDUCER SPACING LINING SOUNDSPEED LINING THICKNESS Energy Option ON Energy Option OFF DigitalFlow XGM868i Programming Manual 78 Appendix A Menu Maps Esc Enter Esc Keypad Program CONTRAST for 2 Channel meter only DARKN LITEN CH2 GLOBL store 4 See Figure A 4 See Figure A 4 ACTIV SYSTM PIPE
11. POWER DECIMAL DIGITS TOTAL Channel X STATUS SYSTEM and INPUT OUTPUT Menu Map Mass Flow On Mass Flow Off MASS FLOW TIME SEC English MDOT DIGITS Figure 53 kw TONS fo 11 ENERGY DECIMAL DIGITS MASS TOTALS 9 1 2 mme rons HEATING or COOLING HEAT MASS DECIMAL DIGITS FLOW MEASUREMENT RTN sPPLY ENERGY OPTION OFF ENERGY OPTION ON DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 145 Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps FILE New MeterBrowser 868 Functions SITE EDIT MENU CALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT for 2 Channel meter only MICI cc See Figure 0 4 Status System 7 Pipe Parameters Input Output SET UP See Figure D 1 See Figure D 1 TRANSDUCER NUMBER See Figure D 1 See Figure D 3 STD SPEC
12. MASS TOTALS English B Tons MASS DECIMAL DIGITS ENERGY OPTION OFF ENERGY OPTION ON MCal m MW POWER DECIMAL DIGITS ENERGY TOTAL English 1 kw TONS KWHr MWHr ENERGY DECIMAL DIGITS 2 1 HEATING or COOLING FLOW MEASUREMENT RTN DigitalFlow XGM868i Programming Manual Energy Option Off ZERO CUTOFF See Figure A 3 Energy Option ON TEMP INPUT SUPPLY FED ANALOG IN gt FIXED TEMP TEMP INPUT RETURN FIXED stor1 ANALOG IN FIXED TEMP Channel X ACTIV SYSTM and I O Menu Figure 28 74 Appendix A Menu Maps Esc Enter Esc Keypad Program RESET CONTRAST 4 for 2 Channel meter only ves DDARKN LITEN SYSTM 1 0 COMM See Figure A 4 See Figure A 4 See Figure A 4 ABORT ACTIV
13. 8681 asks Reset Totals Scroll to NO or YES 2 and press Enter at the desired choice The 8681 totalizers are reset to 0 and the meter returns to the Keypad Program Press Escape to return to the data display To reset the totals from PanaView 1 From the New Meter Browser in PanaView highlight the 8681 2 Open the Edit menu and select the Properties option as shown in Figure 26 PanaView Meter Browser File Edit View Output Window Help Undo Contents of Network My Co Gut Grig Paste Gr EV New Properties Channel 1 Remove Figure 26 Properties Option in the Edit Menu 3 The Properties window appears similar to Figure 27 To clear the 8681 totalizers click on the Clear Totalizers button The 8681 totalizers are reset to 0 Clear Totalizers Auto connect at startup Figure 27 Properties Window DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 73 Chapter 5 Clearing Data content intended for this page 74 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix A Menu Maps Appendix A Menu Maps DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 75 Appendix A Menu Maps content intended for this page 76 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix A Menu Maps PE Esc Enter Esc Keypad Program PROG CH1 CH2 GLOBL NE
14. 8681 accepts values from 100 to 100 15 Press Enter to accept the current Max Peak 6 Limit value or enter a new value and press Enter Use this prompt to enter the maximum percent of peak that the 8681 can use to measure transit time The 8681 accepts values from 100 to 100 After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the SET UP option window 1 3 6 AVRG Option Use this option to specify the number of readings that occur before the meter will respond to a step change in flow rate In general the smaller the number of readings the less steady the display will appear Complete the following steps to set the response time 1 From the SET UP option menu scroll to the AVRG option and press Enter 2 Scroll to the desired Response Time from 1 to 60 sec or STATS statistics and press Enter For best results select the STATS statistics option as this increases the response time under steady flow conditions while still allowing a rapid response to changes in flow rate After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the SET UP option window 1 3 5 The INIT Option Use this option to initialize reset all of the parameters within the SIGNL menu back to their default values Complete the following steps to reset all of the parameters 1 From the SET UP option menu scroll to INIT in the center pane 2 Scroll to No to keep the current values or on Yes to reset all values
15. Slot to program the I O functions in that slot and press Enter Note Ifan option card is not installed in Slot 1 the Slot1 option does not appear at the above prompt Proceed to the appropriate section for programming instructions specific to the type of input or output selected above Analog Outputs Complete the following steps to set up the analog outputs for any slot refer to Figure 31 on page 80 1 Scroll to the desired Output or B and press Enter Note The set up of output A is used here as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up output B 2 Scroll to Offto disable Output A and return to step 1 or on 0 20 mA or 4 20 to specify the desired range for output A In either case press Enter Note Fora 1 Channel meter proceed to step 4 3 Scroll to the desired Channel option and press Enter See Table 18 for a description of the channel options available Table 18 Channel Options Channel 1 Channel 2 CH1 CH2 1 2 CH1 CH2 2 4 Scroll to the desired Measurement Name and press Enter Table 19 on page 30 provides a description of the available parameters DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 29 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 142b Setting Up Option Cards cont Analog Outputs cont Note All the options shown below will only appear if the Mass Flow and Energy Options are activated Table 19 Output Measurement Options Option
16. See Figure A 1 See Figure A 1 See Figure A 2 See Figure A 1 RESPONSE TIME Press YES to Default SIGNAL LOW LIMIT 1 2 5 09 ves mass covet COR PEAK LIMIT of KV SS pairs Multi K Factors Mass from Static Dens Xmit Code Length Sig Strength or Soundspeed ves YES SHORT Lon Kin Viscosity Fluid Density SOUNDSPEED LIMIT VELOCITY LOW LIMIT To choose between signal strength and soundspeed for kinematic Custom Type viscosity refer to Reynolds Correction VELOCITY HIGH LIMIT in Figure A 1 cstv cstR of Errors Repeats for of pairs entered ACCELERATION LIMIT previously Enter in ascending order Edit Table Figure 30 Channel X SET UP Menu Map AMP DISCRIM LOW o ves eak 96 Enter of K Factors AMP DISCRIM HIGH Reynolds Velocity Factor DELTA T OFFSET Repeat for the of Factors entered previously 96 of Peak XMIT SAMPLE SIZE 12 14 8 1 2 DigitalFlow XGM868i Programming Manual 79 Appendix A Menu Maps Esc Enter Esc Keypad Progra
17. 3 AVE ENERGY TOTAL English Metric moor MASS TOTALS d MwHr TU MMBTU KWHr TONS English tENRG MASS mass B DigitalFlow XGM868i MASS DECIMAL DIGITS ENERGY OPTION OFF ENERGY OPTION ON ENERGY DECIMAL DIGITS 0 1 Programming Manual all diagnostic parameters appear here 80 Appendix A Menu Maps Esc Enter Esc Keypad Program RESET CALIB CNTRS See Service Manual Reset Totals for 2 Channel meter only IDARKN LITEN YES CH1 CH2 GLOBL See Figures A 1 A 2 and A 3 SYSTM COMM DARKN See Figure A 4 See Figure A 4 appears only if option card installed See Figure A 4 81010 SLOT1 Slot 1 Option Card Analog Outputs Totalizer Outputs Frequency Outputs Alarm Relays 5 lt 5 Ce ej Tj
18. Supply Temp Displays the temperature for the supply input energy measurement Return Temp Displays the temperature for the return input energy measurement Supply Rtn Difference between supply input and return input measurement energy measurement Supply Dens Displays the density for the supply input energy measurement Return Dens Displays the density for the return input energy measurement Delta h Displays the delta enthalpy which is the difference between the supply and return Enthalpy is measure of energy contained in the fluid energy measurement Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System menu earlier in this section 5 Enter a flow rate value for the Base low end of the analog output range and click on Next Item 6 Entera flow rate value for the high end of the analog output range and click on Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Click on Exit Page to proceed to another menu or option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 127 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Option Card Analog Inputs Complete the following steps to set up the analog inputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 refer to Figure 57 on page 149 1 Double click on the desired B C or D Note The setup of Input A is used as an example Identical procedures would be use
19. no additional selection required Brass Copper Nickel no additional selection required 7096Cu 3096Ni 70 30 Copper Nickel 90 Cu 10 Ni 90 10 Copper Nickel Glass Pyrex Heavy Silicate Flint Light Borate Crown Plastic Nylon Polyethylene Polypropylene PVC Polyvinyl Chloride CPVC Acrylic DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Enter the soundspeed of the pipe material and click on Next Item If the soundspeed is unknown refer to the Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data manual 914 004 105 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Pipe 5 Click on the appropriate Pipe OD Unit type in the center pane from the list shown in Table 32 Then enter the known pipe outside diameter or circumference in the right pane and click on Next Item Obtain the required information by measuring either the pipe outside diameter OD or circumference at the transducer installation site The data may also be obtained from standard pipe size tables found in Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data 914 004 Table 32 Available Pipe OD Units English feet meters circum in pipe circumference in inches circum mm pipe circumference in millimeters circum ft pipe circumference in feet circum m pipe circumference in meters 6 Enter the known Pipe Wall Thickness in inches or mm in the right pane and click on Next Item If you are using clamp on transducers skip to step
20. sso 108 5 31 Number of Traverses 108 C 5 4 Entering Input Output Parameters 109 MS erasian aaa ss Sm sh rio a 109 C 5 4b Temperature INpUt 109 CSS Entering Setup POFGFTIGEGTS i kee E Ka 110 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual vii Contents s 110 C550 The V Averaging ecco ore Eid 115 The Default Setup sO RGN 113 Go Jenene Doig Global MORI eein epa b dna 117 118 pcr 119 120 Programming Mass HOW DONG aime dao d OR C e ORAE Reit 121 Co De Programming the Energy ODIO us rec nico rr 122 Setting Upinpute dnd OOEDUES La ouai RE ICE iUnd 123 Setting Up Biron Eoi IPLE 123 C BD Setting Up uu eae RE HER dea t 125 C 5 0 Charaing the LCD PISBIDU s oos eai PORRO ER QUERELA EUR Rr 133 C 6 0j Entering Communications DOO Sac caa eR RU 134 Setting Us te Serial POTE asina da a DERI RI 1
21. Although the displays differ the general procedures are the same for the keypad and PanaView methods This chapter provides detailed keypad programming instructions If you are using PanaView please refer to Appendix C Programming with PanaView and or the PanaView User 5 Manual for complete instructions DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 1 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Keypad Program Along with the 2 16 character LCD the 8681 includes 6 key magnetic keypad The decal cutout for each key contains a hall effect sensor pushbutton switch and visible red LED The magnetic wand used to activate a magnetic key 1 found attached to the meter chassis below the front panel An operator activates the key by pressing the magnetic wand up to the glass lid over the desired key The LED will light indicating a successful key press Note The pushbutton switch will also act as a key press but is done with the glass lid open Do not use the pushbutton switch in a hazardous area where the lid needs to be installed Use the magnetic keypad to navigate through the user program The menu map may be followed in sequence or the four arrow keys may be used to scroll through the prompt screens Figure 1 shows the front of the XMT8681 with magnetic keypad and magnetic wand Magnetic Wand Figure 1 XMT868i Magnetic Keypad and Wand Programming of the ACTIV SYSTM and PIPE submenus of the CHx menus and the GLOBL S
22. Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Option Card RTD Inputs Option cards with RTD inputs have a temperature range of 148 to 660 F 100 to 350 C Complete the following steps to set up the RTD inputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 refer to Figure 57 on page 149 1 Double click on the desired nput B C or D Note The setup of RTD Input A is used here as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the 2 3 4 5 remaining RTD inputs Enter a Label of up to eight characters for input A and click on Next Item Double click on Off disable Input and return to step 1 or on Temp to enable Input A as a live temperature input Enter a temperature value for the Zero low end of the analog input range and click Next Item Enter a temperature value for Full Scale high end of the analog input range and click Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Click Exit Page to proceed to another menu or option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 129 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Option Card Alarm Relays Complete the following steps to set up the alarm relays of an option card installed in Slot 1 refer to Figure 57 on page 149 1 Double click on the desired Output A B C or D Note The set up of Alarm is used here as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the additiona
23. Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 2 Setting Up Inputs and Outputs cont 142a Setting Up Error Handling cont Table 16 Error Options and Responses for a 2 Channel Meter Totalizer Response When Error Handling is When Measuring Display Response LOW HIGH HHIGH or 2 Holds last good reading Holds last good reading and continues Stops totalizing vel vol etc to totalize based on that good reading Adds two channels using Holds last good reading and continues Stops totalizing if either or SUM the last good reading to totalize based on two channels both channels go into error Subtracts two channels Holds last good reading and continues Stops totalizing if either or using last good reading to totalize based on two channels both channels go into error See Error Handling for Average Measurements below For a one channel meter after responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Global 1 0 prompt shown on the previous page For a two channel meter proceed to step 3 below Error Handling for Average Measurements AVE 2PATH ERROR HANDLING option is intended for applications where two sets of transducers are installed in the same location in the same pipe to improve accuracy and the meter is operated in AVE mode With this function enabled the Model XMT868i performs error handling only if both channels are in error If this function is disabled e
24. and press Enter Table 12 Available Mass Flow Units LB Pounds KG Kilograms KLB KiloPounds Thousands of Pounds Tonne Metric Tons 1000 KG MMLB MegaPounds TONS 2000 LB 2 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow Time Units from seconds to days and press 3 Scroll to the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display and press 4 Scroll to the desired Mass Totals units for the totalized mass flow rate display listed in Table 12 and press Enter 5 Scroll to the desired number of Mass Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display and press Enter The program varies depending on whether or not you have enabled the Energy Option Ifyou have not enabled the option the XMT868i returns to the Global PROGRAM window Press Escape to return to the PROG menu e Ifyou have enabled the option continue to the next page DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 25 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 14 14 Programming the Energy Option 1 Scroll to the desired Power Units listed in Table 13 and press Enter Table 13 Available Power Units English Metric kBTUh Thousands of BTUs hour KCALs Kilocalories second kW Kilowatt kCALh Kilocalories hour TONS Tons 2000 LB kCALd Kilocalories day MCals Megacalories second MCALm Megacal
25. 1 To open another Display window repeat the steps on page 2 5 and 2 6 2 To display the desired process parameter s in the new window repeat Steps 1 4 above 3 Arrange the multiple Text Display windows as desired using the Window menu 2 3 4 The Graphing Output To collect data from the instrument and display it graphically in a new format complete the following steps 2 3 4a Setting Up a Graph 1 Perform Steps 1 3 on page 46 2 Pull down the Output menu and click on the Graphing New option see Figure 2 on page 46 Note The Graph window is stacked on top of any previously opened windows such as the Meter Browser window 3 Using the Window menu arrange the open windows in the desired format For this discussion Figure 4 shows the Graph window in its maximized full screen size E s Mass flow KG SEC Mass KG 4 Graph Controls Text Display Zoom Dut Zoom in lot deg Supply Dens gm cm 3 Return Dens gm cm 3 Intervat Seconds IV Show Point Window Delta h J gm Figure 4 Graph Window The Graph window shown above consists of three panes left pane PanaView network tree top right pane graph with default chart style bottom right pane graph controls or text display Note The three panes of the Graph window may be resized by simply dragging their borders DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 49 Chapter 2 Displaying
26. E 2 Configuration Utility Setup The following 1 an example setup using National Instruments Configuration Utility v3 1 Figure 58 shows the Configuration Utility with a flowmeter on the network GE Flow XMT NI FBUS Configurator Ver 3 1 1 interface0 0 Function Block File Edit Configure Zoom View Window Help 25145 55 4 ti zs interface0 0 m Network Parameters P Schedule Function Block Application interface0 0 J GEFlow XMT 000000003 p RESOURCE BLOCK 000000003 RB2 FLOW 000000003 FLOW ANALOG_INPUT_1 000000003 AI ig AMALOG INPUT 2 000000003 Figure 58 Configuration Utility Setup Example Note The following procedures assume that the device has been placed in the OOS out of service mode before executing E 3 Selecting the Desired Measurements To set the measurement unit for each AI 1 Double click on the FLOW Transducer Block in the tree under GEFlow XMT 2 Select the Others tab and open the drop down list for the PRIMARY SELECTOR and SECONDARY SELECTOR refer to Figure 59 on page 153 3 Choose the unit from the list see Figure 59 on page 153 This unit will correspond to the unit that is available in the AI block for network connection The PRIMARY SELECTOR unit will correspond to ANALOG INPUT 1 and the SECONDARY SELECTOR will correspond to ANALOG INPUT 2 152 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix E
27. Energy Total Energy Dec Dig Energy Dec Dig Heat or Cool Heat or Cool Flow Meas DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Flow Meas not available for 1 Channel meter Site Message for 1 Channel meter 85 Appendix B Data Records Table 25 Site Data Channel Temp Input Channel x Pipe Transducer Parameters PIPE Channel 2 if applicable Channel 1 Trans Type STD SPEC Trans Type STD SPEC Transducer Transducer Special Transducers Special Transducers Wedge Type Rayl Shear Wettd Wedge Type Rayl Shear Wettd Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Trans Tw Trans Tw Wedge Angle Wedge Angle Wedge Sndspd Wedge Sndspd Pipe Material Pipe Material All Clamp On and Wetted Transducers All Clamp On and Wetted Transducers Pipe O D Pipe O D Pipe Wall Pipe Wall Path Length P Path Length Axial Length L Axial Length L Trans Angle Trans Angle Lining Yes No Lining Yes No Lining Material Lining Material Lining Sndspd Lining Sndspd Lining Thickness Lining Thickness Track Window Yes No Track Window Yes No Fluid Type Fluid Type Other Sndspd Other Sndspd of Water of Water Reynolds Corr Off Active Reynolds Corr Off Active KV Input Sel Table Static KV Input Sel Table Static Kin Visc Kin Visc Cal Factor Cal Factor of Traverses
28. Enter The percentage of peak used to calculate the transit times and Delta T is specified at this prompt The default value for the above parameter 15 40 and values from 100 to 100 are acceptable Note This setting is a starting point for detecting the signal The meter will automatically adjust this value if the calculated transit time is unacceptable You can set the limits for this value using the MIN and MAX discussed on the next page 12 Scroll to the desired XMIT Sample Size from 2 to 32 and press Enter Both the upstream and downstream transducers transmit ultrasonic pulses in bursts which consist of a series of transmit pulses XMIT Sample Size determines how many bursts are sent in one direction before sending in the other direction The default value for the above parameter is 8 and values of 2 4 8 16 and 32 are available 13 Press Enter to accept the current Errors Allowed value or enter a new value 0 to 16 and press Enter Use this prompt to enter the number of errors the 8681 can record before it displays an error message The default value is 8 DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 17 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 5 The SIGNL Option cont 14 Press Enter to accept the current Min Peak Limit value or enter a new value and press Enter Use this prompt to enter the minimum percent of peak that the 8681 can use to measure transit time The
29. Press Enter Note lfa was ordered with the meter the transducer signal path length P and the transducer signal axial length L are engraved on the flowcell and or are included in the documentation supplied with the meter For on site transducer installations refer to Appendix C Measuring P and L Dimensions for instructions 8 Inthe same manner enter the appropriate Axial Length L unit type and axial length of the ultrasonic signal and press Enter Skip to step 10 on the next page 1 3 3e Pipe Lining 9 Scroll to the appropriate choice to indicate whether you have a Pipe Lining a Ifyou have selected Yes then select the Lining Material from the supplied list If OTHER is selected enter the lining sound speed and press Enter b Then enter the lining thickness and press Enter DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 11 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 3 Entering Pipe Parameters cont 1357 Tracking Windows 10 Press the appropriate choice to indicate whether you want Tracking Windows These windows are used to detect the receive signal when you are unsure of the fluid sound speed 1 3 39 Fluid Type 11 Press the appropriate Fluid Type The selections for fluid type vary depending on whether the Energy Option is ON or OFF and the Tracking Window is enabled or disabled Refer to Table 8 if Energy Option is OFF or to Table 9 on page 13 if Energy Option is ON Note Som
30. Programming Manual 13 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 5 4 Entering Input Output Parameters Enter the zero cutoff value and set up the temperature inputs using the submenu While programming these parameters see Figure 30 on page 79 IMPORTANT f an option card in Slot 1 fails to appear in this menu it be turned OFF See the GLOBL I O OPTN section on page 29 for setup instructions 1 3 4 Zero Cutoff Value Near a zero flow rate the Model 8681 5 readings may fluctuate due to small offsets caused by thermal drift or similar factors To force a zero display reading when there is minimal flow enter a zero cutoff value as described in the following steps 1 From the Channel PROGRAM menu scroll to the option in the center pane 2 The program asks for the Zero Cutoff Enter a value from 0 to 1 ft sec 0 to 0 30 m sec for the zero cutoff and press Enter The recommended setting is 0 1 ft sec 0 03 m sec Proceed with one of the following Ifthe ENERGY OPTION is OFF the display now returns to the Channel menu Ifthe ENERGY OPTION is ON refer to Temperature Input below 1 3 46 Temperature Input The Model 8681 can use either a fixed temperature value or a live temperature input to calculate energy Complete the following steps to configure this input Note The site data programmed in this chapter is automatically stored in the meter s non volatile RAM NVR If the power to the meter
31. Rayleigh clamp on shear clamp on or wetted Note GE will supply the information required for steps b through f with the transducers b Double click on the appropriate Frequency from 500 kHz to 5 MHz The frequency is required to transmit an excitation voltage at the transducer s natural frequency Enter the Time Delay Tw value supplied by GE and click on Next Item Tw 15 the time required for the transducer signal to travel through the transducer and its cable This time delay must be subtracted from the transit times of the upstream and downstream transducers to ensure an accurate measurement If you have selected a special wetted transducer the program now goes to step 5 But if you have selected a clamp on transducer three more prompts appear d Enter transducer Wedge Angle the angle of the ultrasonic transmission in degrees and click on Next Item e Enter the Wedge Temperature and click on Next Item f Enterthe Wedge Soundspeed and click on Next Item 104 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 36 Pipe Material 4 Double click on the appropriate Pipe Material from the supplied list For some materials shown in Table 31 the program displays additional selections Table 31 Pipe Material Choices Steel Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Iron Copper Ductile Iron Cast Iron no additional selection required Aluminum
32. SYSTM yo SETUP See Figure A 1 See Figure A 1 TRANSDUCER NUMBER See Figure A 1 See Figure A 3 stp 1 TRACKING WINDOWS SPECIAL TRANSDUCER WEDGE TYPE YES RAYL SHEAR WETTDJ ELUID3YBE Wetted Type Clamp on Type WINDOWS FREQUENCY WATER METH ETH 142 e 2 ves 2 8 5 c FLUID TYPE RAYL SHEAR gt WEDGE ANGLE NORML SEA BE CRUDE zi WATE OTHER WEDGE TEMPERATURE WETER FLUID SOUNDSPEED WATER TEMPERATURE FLUID SOUNDSPEED FLUID SOUNDSPEED WEDGE SOUNDSPEED TEMPERATURE 1 Percentage of Water PIPE MATERIAL FLUID TYPE STEEL IRON BRASS GLASS PLSTC c PIPE SOUNDSPEED 00 260 OIL OTHER 5 FLUID TYPE MINIMUM SOUNDSPEED 5 MAXIMUM SOUNDSPEED o ED OTHER N PYREX FLINT crown NYLON PoLvE PoLvP Percentage of Water MINIMUM SOUNDSPEED REYNOLDS CORRECTION MAXIMUM SOUNDSPEED
33. Slot 0 Outputs VOL DECIMAL DIGITS MODBUS STOP BITS Slot 0 Output A 1 2 3 1 2 5 0 42 TOTALIZER UNITS Pen MODBUS ADDRESS anne appears only for 2 meter English Metric sum GAL ws Liter miter ms BBL Measurement Name ve moor 55 55 power ENRG MASS FLOW ENERGY OPTION ON ENERGY OPTION OFF 2m TOTAL DIGITS English Metric BASE all diagnostic parameters appear here 9 1 3 MMLB TONS TONNES English Metric MASS FLOW ON MASS FLOW OFF mcas D MASS FLOW TIME OF LCD PARAMS GLOBAL SYSTEM ERROR SLOTO DISPLAY COMM PORT Menu SEC 1 2
34. Trans Spacing of Traverses Trans Spacing Depth of Reflect Depth of Reflect CHx SETUP AVRG Response Time 86 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix B Data Records Table 25 Site Data cont Channel x SETUP ADVANCED FEATURES KV SS KV SS Pairs KV SS Pairs Sig Strength Kin Visc Sig Strength Kin Visc Soundspeed Soundspeed WO CO BY WO CO 5 Channel x SETUP ADVANCED FEATURES MULTIK Custom Type CstV CstR Custom Type CstV CstR K Factor Table K Factor Table K Factor Vel Reyn K Factor K Factor Vel Reyn K Factor 1 1 WO CO DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 87 Appendix Data Records Table 25 Site Data cont CHx SETUP ADVAN MULTIK cont K Factor Vel Reyn K Factor K Factor Vel Reyn K Factor 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 18 19 E RR CHx SETUP ADVAN MASS Mass Flow Yes Mass Flow Static Density Static Density CHx SETUP ADVAN CODEL Long Code Length Auto Short Long Code Length Auto Short 88 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 1 Introduction The Model XMT8681 flow transmitter must be properly install
35. in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 5 Press Enter to accept the current Vel Low Limit value or enter a new value and press Enter The default value for the above parameter is 150 0 ft sec 46 m sec and values from 500 to 500 ft sec 150 to 150 m sec are acceptable The VELOCITY RANGE error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity is less than the programmed Velocity Low Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 6 Press Enter to accept the current Vel High Limit value or enter a new value and press Enter The default value for the above parameter 1 40 0 ft sec 12 142 m sec and 100 to 100 ft sec 30 48 to 30 48 m sec are acceptable values The E3 VELOCITY RANGE error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity exceeds the programmed Vel High Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 16 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 5a The SIGNL Option cont 7 Press Enter to accept the current Accel Limit value or enter a new value and press Enter The default value for the above parameter is 15 0 ft sec 4 6 m sec and values from 0 to 100 ft sec 0 to 30 m sec are acceptable The E6 CYCLE SKIP error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity changes by more than the programmed Acceleration Limit value from one
36. meter proceed to step 4 3 Double click on the desired Channel option See Table 43 for a description of the channel options available Table 43 Channel Options Description Channel 1 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 2 Add Channels 1 2 Subtract Channels CH1 CH2 Average Channels CH1 CH2 2 4 Double click on the desired Measurement Name Table 44 on page 126 provides a description of the available parameters DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 125 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Analog Outputs cont Note the options shown below will only appear if the Mass Flow and Energy Options are activated Table 44 Output Measurement Options Option Bar Choice Velocity Flow Velocity Volumetric Volumetric Flow FWD Total Forward Totalized Volume Flow REV Total Reverse Totalized Volume Flow Time Total Flow Measurement Time Mass Flow Mass Flow FWD Mass Forward Totalized Mass Flow REV Mass Reverse Totalized Mass Flow Energy Rate Energy Flow Power FWD Energy Forward Energy Flow REV Energy Reverse Energy Flow UP Sig Strength Signal strength for the upstream transducer DN Sig Strength Signal strength for the downstream transducer UP DAC AGC DAC count for upstream gain setting DN DAC AGC DAC count for downstream gain setting Soundspeed Measured speed of sound in the flu
37. 123 P Pana MP 46 47 Communication Setup 134 Parameter Selecting 47 50 Parameters 2 PC Logs Creating dca rr Ier 61 Percent 17 112 PIPE in PanaView 104 Em 9 PipeLe plli 2avkabesrikexd era 11 m Pana VIEW sd ax ecc hw vel due 106 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Pipe Lining yu cuo Pa d Pos que Rd 11 PanaVIOW es 106 Pipe 10 105 Pipe OD Unit 11 in PanaVIOW 106 Pipe OD 11 106 Pipe Parameters Entering 9 iix Pana VIOW e ee id ed 104 Pipe Wall 11 106 Plotting sses pe 22 69 PROG Menu in Keypad 4 Properties Option Edit Menu 139 R Response Tine vw xa rd Co c DEO EXER 18 113 Betti Pality us E ERE 163 Revnolds Coren iia sd dex a 108 RS485 MODBUS 256 ex ees 37 RTD Inputs Card Setting Up 33 129 S Save Gite Print to 22258404 142 Save Site to 140 Save SHE dO 141 Serial Communications 37 134 Serial P
38. 2 Click Save Site to PC A window opens similar to Figure 50 on page 140 3 Enter the desired site name and click Save PanaView saves the site in the PanaView folder unless otherwise specified Note Ifyou have created a site on the meter after opening the Site File Operations window you must close and reopen the window to click on the new site DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 141 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Clearing a Site from the Meter As the 8681 has only one site Working at any time it is not possible to remove this site To change site parameters first save a site to the PC as discussed in Saving a Site to the PC on the previous page and then save the site to the 8681 as discussed in Saving New Site Data to the XMT868i on the previous page C 8 4 Saving Site Data in Text Form To store the data from a site file as a text file for display or printout 1 Highlight the site in the left pane See Figure 49 on page 140 2 Click on Save Site Print to 3 The Site File Selection window as in Figure 50 on page 140 opens Enter the desired site name now with suffix and click on Save PanaView displays a text version of the site as shown in Figure 52 Work1 sit Notepad 101 File Edit Format Help CHANNEL 1 PARAMETERS Channel status Transit CHANNEL 1 SYSTEM PARAMETERS CHANNEL LABEL XXX CHANNEL MESSAGE THIS 15 CHANXXX ENERGY O
39. 36 New Option in the Edit Menu 3 After clicking on the New option the Meter menu option appears Click on this option to select it 4 The New IDM Meter screen shown in Figure 37 opens Enter the Network ID number for the meter and click New IDM Meter Enter Network ID 1 Auto connect at startup Cancel Figure 37 New IDM Meter Screen 94 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 3 Adding the XMT868i cont IMPORTANT The Network ID number must match the Network ID programmed in the meter 5 Communications menu If the initialization is successful the Meter Browser shows a listing similar to Figure 38 PanaView Meter Browser File Edit View Output Window Help Contents of Network My 5 35 Network E E My Computer MELANCEL PC Logs E F Untitled IDM Com 1 User Tables THIS IS AN XMT Channel 1 Channel 2 Figure 38 The Updated Network Tree However if the settings do not match or there is some other difficulty a screen appears similar to Figure 39 Communication Error 1 Maximum timeouts exceeded on instrument at ID 1 Try the operation again Figure 39 Communication Error Screen The screen offers the options of trying again or of canceling the operation Click on the desired choice and then on OK to confirm the choice or on Exit Application to close Pana View DigitalF
40. 9 on the next page C 5 3d Path and Axial Lengths 7 Click on the appropriate Path Length unit type in the center pane Then enter the path length of the ultrasonic signal in the right pane and click on Next Item Note Ifa spoolpiece was ordered with the meter the transducer signal path length P and the transducer signal axial length L are engraved on the flowcell and or are included in the documentation supplied with the meter For on site transducer installations refer to Appendix C Measuring P and L Dimensions in the Startup Guide for instructions 8 Click on the appropriate Axial Length unit type in the center pane Then enter the axial length of the ultrasonic signal in the right pane and click on Next Item C 5 3e Pipe Lining 9 Double click on the appropriate choice to indicate whether you have a Pipe Lining a Ifyou have selected Yes then select the Lining Material from the supplied list 9 If OTHER is selected enter the lining sound speed and click on Next Item Then enter the lining thickness and click on Next Item C 5 3f Tracking Windows 10 Double click on the appropriate choice to indicate whether you want Tracking Windows These windows are used to detect the receive signal when you are unsure of the fluid sound speed 106 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 3g Fluid Type 11 Double click on the appropriate Fluid Type The sele
41. Bar Choice VEL Flow Velocity VOLUM Volumetric Flow TOTL Forward Totalized Volume Flow TOTL Reverse Totalized Volume Flow TIME Total Flow Measurement Time MDOT Mass Flow MASS Forward Totalized Mass Flow MASS Reverse Totalized Mass Flow POWER Energy Flow Power ENRG Forward Energy Flow ENRG Reverse Energy Flow SS up Signal strength for the upstream transducer SS do Signal strength for the downstream transducer DAC up AGC DAC count for upstream gain setting DAC do AGC DAC count for downstream gain setting Soundspeed Measured speed of sound in the fluid T up Upstream ultrasonic signal transit time Tdown Downstream ultrasonic signal transit time DELTAT Transit time difference between upstream and downstream signals REYN Current velocity reynolds number K RE K factor based on the Reynolds number PEAK Percentage of peak set to 50 by default THETA3 Theta 3 is the angle between the ultrasonic beam and the normal to the pipe wall It is calculated from the measured transit time and clamp on parameters clamp ons only Qup Displays the signal quality for the upstream transducer Qdown Displays the signal quality for the downstream transducer AMPup Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the upstream transducer AMPdn
42. Card Additional Setup Information Analog Outputs A B 84 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix Data Records B 3 Site Data After the Model 8681 flow transmitter has been installed specific site data must be entered using the User Program prior to operation Record that information in Table 25 Table 25 Site Data General Information Model Software Vers Meter Message GLOBAL SYSTEM Serial Setup Date System Units English Metric Vol Units Error Handling Meter Address Vol Dec Digits Totalizer Units Tot Dec Dig GLOBAL I O ERROR 2 Path Error GLOBAL COMM MOD Parity Baud Rate MOD Stop Bits MOD Baud Rate Channel 1 MOD Address Channel x ACTIV nnel 2 if applicable Channel Status offi Channel 1 Cha Trans Channel Status Channel 5 5 Cha off Trans nnel 2 if applicable Channel Label Channel Label Chan Message Chan Message Energy Option Energy Option Vol Units Vol Units Vol Dec Digits Vol Dec Digits Totalizer Units Totalizer Units Tot Dec Dig Tot Dec Dig Mass Flow Mass Flow Time Mass Flow Mass Flow Time MDOT Dec Dig MDOT Dec Dig Mass Totals Mass Totals Mass Dec Digits Mass Dec Digits Power Power Power Dec Dig Power Dec Dig Energy Total
43. Data 2 3 4b Graphing Data The PanaView network tree has already been described and the display pane shows only a graph in the default style with no data points The bottom right pane enables you to set up the graph To begin graphing your data proceed as follows 1 Expand the network tree as far as necessary and double click on the process parameter to be graphed The grid for the selected graph appears in the display pane with Time as the x axis and the parameter Value as the y axis In addition a egend appears above the graph which indicates the name data point shape and line color for that parameter 2 Ifdesired a second parameter may be added to the graph by repeating Step 1 In this case the parameter Value 15 shown as a right y axis Y2 Note Although only two parameters may be graphed for any one meter channel the same two parameters may also be graphed for any other active meter channels 3 begin plotting data for the selected parameter s enter a time Interval for data sampling in the text box provided the default value is 5 seconds 4 Click on the Plot Continuous control button to begin graphing the selected process parameter s as a function of time at the interval specified in Step 3 5 While PanaView is graphing the data the following actions may be taken from the control pane change the sampling interval by entering a new value click on the Zoom Out control button to increase the size
44. Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the downstream transducer P up Displays signal peaks for the upstream transducer P dn 30 Displays signal peaks for the downstream transducer DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Table 19 Output Measurement Options cont Option Bar Choice Displays the normalization factor for the upstream transducer Displays the normalization factor for the downstream transducer Displays the speed of sound in the transducer clamp on only Displays the temperature for the supply input energy measurement Displays the temperature for the return input energy measurement Difference between supply input and return input measurement energy measurement Displays the density for the supply input energy measurement Displays the density for the return input energy measurement Displays the delta enthalpy which is the difference between the supply and return Enthalpy is a measure of energy contained in the fluid energy measurement Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System menu earlier in this section 5 Enter a measurement value for the Base low end of the analog output range and press Enter 6 Enter a measurement value for Full high end of the analog output range and press Enter After responding to the above prompt the
45. GEFlow XMT see Figure 58 on page 152 Select the Others tab and scroll down to the CLEAR TOTALIZERS listing Select Clear from the drop down list box see Figure 61 After the totals have been reset select Normal from the drop down list box to resume total accumulation Apply Values FLow 000000003 L 4 6 9 Periodic Updates 2 005 Auto Process Alarms Diagnostics Trends Others Parameter Value PRIMARY VALUE RANGE MM DECIMAL SECONDARY VALUE VALUE STATUS QUALITY SUBSTATUS LIMITS SECONDARY VALUE UNIT LINIT SELECTOR PRIMARY SELECTOR SECONDARY SELECTOR c CLEAR TOTALIZERS VELOCITY VOLUMETRIC PLUS TOTALS MINUS TOTALS 4 Write Changes 10 62 Good_NonCascade NonSpecific NotLimited 0 0001 metric ff CH1_VELOCITY VELOCITY Normal Normal Clear 1263 441074 0 Read All Figure 61 Clear Totalizers Drop Down List DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 155 Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications E6 Function Block Application Figure 62 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 are displayed We have connected the Al 1 OUT of the flowmeter to the CAS IN of the AO block We have also connected the Al 2 OUT of the flowme
46. Hour then for the Minute and finally for the Second For each parameter type the desired number in the right window and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters PanaView indicates a given StartDate Double click on OK to agree to the given day on Today to start the log that day or on Edit to change the starting date Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired Year then for the Month and finally for the Day For each parameter type the desired number in the right window or scroll to and click on the desired month and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 59 Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 4 2 Note Creating an Error Log cont If you have selected a circular log PanaView now indicates that the log has been created and returns to the Log Edit Menu PanaView indicates a given End Time Double click on OK to agree to the given time on Now to start the log immediately or on Timed to indicate a specific duration Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired Hour then for the Minute and finally for the Second For each parameter type the desired number in the right window and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters Ifyou select Timed PanaView asks for the Log Time duration Scroll to and double click on the desired length of t
47. PROGRAM option three times to return to the Site Edit Menu four times to exit the Site Edit Menu 132 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 60i Changing the LCD Display In addition to displaying data directly through the text display or graphs see Chapter 2 PanaView enables you to change the parameters shown on the display 1 From the Input Output option highlight and double click on the Display option in the center pane 2 The window now asks for the of LCD Parameters Highlight and double click on the desired number from LCD OFF through 1 4 and KEYPAD The OFF setting switches the measurement display off while the setting enables users to change the measurement display using the arrow keys without accessing the Keypad Program If you select KEYPAD To view a different parameter press the or keys the keypad to scroll through the various parameters e scroll through the channel options on a two channel XMT868i press the lt or gt keys on the keypad until you have reached the desired option For a 1 Channel 8681 the data for Channel 1 1 displayed automatically and you can skip to step 4 However for a 2 Channel meter the channel data to be displayed must be specified at the following prompt 3 Scroll to the desired Channel option as listed in Table 46 Table 46 Channel Options CH1 Channe
48. Peak XMIT SAMPLE SIZE 2 4 8 16 32 DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 147 Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps FILE New MeterBrowser 868 Functions S IDE SITE EDIT MENU CALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT for 2 Channel meter only Channel 1 Channel 2 See Figures 0 1 D 2 0 3 System Input Output Comm Port METER MESSAGE SYSTEM UNITS i Error Handling ions i Meter Address English Metric i E Disp J Error Handling 1 CHANNEL UNITS 300 600 1200 2400 4800 96 2 CHANNEL UNITS Hold Last Value Force Low Force High Force High High Error Level VOLUMETRIC UNITS English Metric 2PATH ERROR HANDLING MODBUS Only MODBUS BAUD RATE ves cam fts fom fism Liters uter m3 s o 2400 4800 9600 2 Avs BBLIM See Figure D 5 MODBUS PARITY Am aris arm Arm
49. Programming the LCD Note When you first initialize the 8681 the number of LCD parameters is set to OFF You must program the LCD to display any measured parameters Through the Keypad Program you can program the LCD display to display up to four variables in sequence Complete the following steps to program the LCD display Power up the 8681 and wait until it has initialized Press Escape Enter Escape In the Keypad Program window scroll to PROG and press Enter In the PROG menu scroll to GLOBL and press Enter Scroll to 1 0 and press Enter Scroll to LCD and press Enter rH om The window now asks for the of LCD Parameters Scroll to the desired number from OFF through 1 4 and KEY and press Enter The OFF setting switches the measurement display off while the KEY setting enables users to change the measurement display using the arrow keys without accessing the Keypad Program If you select KEY view a different parameter press the A V keys to scroll through the various parameters e scroll through the channel options on a two channel 8681 press the lt and keys until you have reached the desired option For 1 Channel 8681 the data for Channel 1 15 displayed automatically and you can skip to step 9 However for a 2 Channel meter the channel data to be displayed must be specified at the following prompt 44 DigitalFlow X
50. Slot 0 Setting Up aia dnas e uc 29 125 Units Options 30 126 POW 3 Axial Letipili eds 11 mM Dana Viet awe de 106 Basic Programming Min Requirements 96 Baud Rates 37 POR PIC I 19 Calibration Factor ER 108 Channel 3 Channel Measurement 4 Channel Men s ooa 4 DO Subs sae ara 14 Submenu PanaView 109 Ser Up Submenu EE 15 110 Channel 5 in Pana View a4 2m haw X d EAE 100 Channel X ACTIV Menu 77 Menu 77 PIPE Ment Map IY 78 SET UP Menu 19 SYSTM Menu 77 Clearing as re cave aes Hales Saeed 73 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Clearing Transmitter Memory 71 Lop Tile 72 Site TA COMM Option 37 Comm Port Submenu 37 134 Communications Port Setting CB aus exec e vide dian od 90 91 Setting Up 5 38 Communications
51. TO 2 Totalizer Outputs AA 4 Standard Alarms FA 2 Frequency Outputs 2 Standard Alarms TA 2 Totalizer Outputs 2 Standard Alarms OI 2 Current Inputs OR 2 RTD Inputs TI 2 Current Inputs 2 Totalizer Inputs TR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Totalizer Inputs FI 2 Current Inputs 2 Frequency Inputs FR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Frequency Inputs Al 2 Current Inputs 2 Standard Alarms AR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Standard Alarms CO 2 Current Outputs CF 2 Current Outputs 2 Frequency Outputs CT 2 Current Outputs 2 Totalizer Outputs CA 2 Current Outputs 2 Standard Alarms RR 4 RTD Inputs IR 2 RTD Inputs 2 Current Inputs I 4 Current Inputs CI 2 Current Outputs 2 Current Inputs CR 2 Current Outputs 2 RTD Inputs CIR 2 Current Outputs 1 Current Input 1 RTD Input 1146 02 1332 02 1146 03 1332 03 1310 02 1345 04 128 2 MODBUS Communications Protocol 1477 03 MODBUS TCP Communication 1477 01 Ethernet Communication 1475 01 DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual Foundation Fieldbus 83 Appendix B Data Records B 2 Option Cards Installed Whenever an option card is installed or changed in the XMT8681 flow transmitter record the type of card and any additional setup information in the appropriate row of Table 24 Table 24 Option Cards Installed Type of Option
52. and press Enter 6 Scroll to the MODBUS Stop Bits and press Enter 7 Enter a MODBUS Meter Address between 1 and 254 and press Enter The default address is 1 The meter returns to the Global PROGRAM prompt Press Escape twice to return to the Keypad Program and a third time to return to the meter display IMPORTANT You must reboot the 8681 to load the new settings Refer to the section Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS on page 40 to retrieve data from the 8681 using MODBUS 38 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 55 Setting Up a MODBUS TCP Connection A modified 8681 can use the MODBUS TCP interface to communicate with an internal network An optional MODBUS TCP card with a unique MAC IP address installed only in slot 2 includes an RJ45 connector To connect the MODBUS TCP enabled 8681 to the network insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector route the cable through a conduit hole with an appropriate cable clamp and wire the other end of the cable to the LAN according to the manufacturer s instructions To establish MODBUS TCP communications with the XMT868i you must install the Ruiping software utility available with your modified 8681 on a PC connected to the LAN Once installed and running the software displays all Ethernet devices currently connected to the subnet You can identify the 8681 its MAC address sup
53. as an option only if a suitable option card is installed in Slot 1 142a Setting Up Error Handling This menu option lets you set how the 8681 will handle the outputs for measurements and average two path measurements during an error condition See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of the built in error codes 1 the Global I O option scroll to ERROR and press Enter 2 Scroll to the desired Error Handling selection as shown in Table 15 and Table 16 on page 28 a Ifyou selected Other enter the 4 20 mA Error Level the number of milliamps the analog output will put out during a fault condition Enter a whole number between 0 and 22 and press Enter See Table 15 and Table 16 on page 28 for a description of the error handling options available and how the totalizers and display respond to them for a single and two channel meter Table 15 Error Options and Responses Single Channel Meter Output Response Totalizer Response Holds the last good reading Holds the last good reading and continues to totalize based on that reading Forces the outputs to the low set point Stops totalizing Forces the outputs to the high set point Stops totalizing Forces the outputs 1096 above the high set point Stops totalizing Allows user to enter 4 20 mA error level in mA Sends analog outputs to entered mA level when a fault occurs DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 27
54. back to their default values Complete the following steps to reset all of the parameters 1 From the Set Up option menu highlight and double click on Default Setup in the center pane 2 Double click on to keep the current values or on Yes to reset all values to their default settings After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Set Up option window The Advanced Features Option This option enables you to enable the more advanced features of the meter In this option you can do the following calculate the kinematic viscosity KV based on signal strength SS or soundspeed C3 enter a table of K factors based on velocity or reynolds number that compensates for non linear flow rates enable mass flow calculated for static fluid density select the size of the transducer transmission signal DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 113 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 5c The Advanced Features Option cont The KV xx Option Note To choose between signal strength and soundspeed for kinematic viscosity calculations refer to Reynolds Correction in the Pipe submenu on page 108 Use this option to calculate the kinematic viscosity KV based on signal strength SS or soundspeed C3 To use this option you must enter the KV vs SS pairs in descending order of KV and ascending order of SS or C3 For example If pair 1 15 KV 10 centistrokes and SS 62 then pair 2 mu
55. center pane 5 To enter a particular option a Highlight and double click on the desired option in the center pane Figure 43 on page 98 shows the first entry Transducer Number in the Pipe Parameters option The title above the center pane lists the current entry while the center pane displays the available selections for that entry b Click on the desired choice if the entry requires a numeric or text value change the value displayed in the right pane DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 97 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 4 Entering the User Program With PanaView cont iw SITE EDIT MENU TRANSDUCER HUMBER C 1 7 Previous Item Channel 2 Special Global Next Channel PROGRAM Pipe parameters Exit Page Figure 43 The Pipe Parameters Option in the Site Edit Menu c Do one of the following Click on Next Item to proceed to the next menu item Or Click on Previous Item to return back through the menu to a previous item Note Ifyou click on either Next Item or Previous Item without changing the settings the current settings remain unchanged As you step through the menu the bottom panel lists the current settings you have modified or left unchanged as shown in Figure 44 If you modify or step through more than five items a scroll bar at the right of the panel lets you review the earlier settings iw SITE EDIT MENU xj PROGRAM TRACKING WINDOWS Previo
56. desired name and click on Save to save the signal as a text file Save As Save in ex E3 History Desktop 2 My Documents 22 Computer File name Site2 txt My Network P Save as type Text Files 14 Figure 9 Save As Window DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 53 Chapter 2 Displaying Data content intended for this page 54 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 3 Logging Data Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 1 Introduction The 8681 offers two options for logging data Ifthe Model XMT868i flowmeter is equipped with an optional data logging card in Slot 2 flow rate data can be recorded and stored in this memory in the form of a og file After the specified data has been logged the log file may be uploaded to PanaView using the RS232 link e PanaView also create PC log files for storage on the PC s hard drive This chapter explains how to use the Model XMT868i s data logging capability with PanaView 3 2 The Data Logging Option Card In order to log data the Model XMT8681 must be fitted with an optional data logging option card in Slot 2 See Chapter 4 Parts Replacement ofthe Service Manual for instructions on installing the card 3 3 Logging Using PanaView PanaView 15 capable of creating and viewing log files of the following types meter logs log files stored in the XMT868i mem
57. details of the problem and provide the model number and serial number of the instrument If the nature of the problem indicates the need for factory service GE Sensing will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER RAN and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided 2 If GE Sensing 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 3 Upon receipt GE Sensing will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction Then one of the following courses of action will then be taken Ifthe damage is covered under the terms of the warranty the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and returned f GE Sensing determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty or if the warranty has expired an estimate for the cost of the repairs at standard rates will be provided Upon receipt of the owner s approval to proceed the instrument will be repaired and returned DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 163 Warranty content intended for this page 164 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Customer Support Centers U S A The Boston Center 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 U S A Tel 800 833 9438 toll free 978 437 1000 E mail sensing ge com Ireland Sensing House Shannon Free Zone East Sh
58. factor Table or on No to retain the current K factor table and return to the ADVAN option and press Enter Note Ifthe necessary velocity reynolds vs K factor data was not provided with the Model XMT666i 5 documentation the K factor table cannot be edited If NO was selected the meter returns to the ADVAN option If YES was selected proceed to Step 5 5 Enter the Number Of K factors from 2 to 20 to be entered into the table and press Enter Note When editing the K factor table the velocities must be entered in increasing order 6 Enter the Velocity Reynolds Value for K factor number and press Enter 7 Enter the K factor corresponding to velocity reynolds number X 0 333 to 3 0 and press Enter The Velocity and Factor prompts repeat for each pair After entering all the pairs the meter returns to ADVAN window 20 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 5 5g The Mass Flow Option Use this option to calculate mass flow from a static fluid density Complete the following steps to enter the static density of the fluid 1 From the ADVAN menu scroll to MASS and press Enter 2 Scroll to Yes to activate Mass from Static or on No to disable this option a Ifyou select Yes enter the Fluid Density 0 062 to 624 220 Ib f or 0 001 to 9 9675g cc b For either option press Enter After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the ADVAN w
59. for a single and two channel meter Table 40 Error Options amp Responses Single Channel Meter Output Response Totalizer Response Hold Last Holds last good reading Holds last good reading and continues to totalize Value based on that reading Force Low Forces the outputs to the low set point Stops totalizing Force High Forces the outputs to the high set point Stops totalizing Force High Forces the outputs 1096 above the high set point Stops totalizing High Error Levelin Allows user to enter 4 20 mA error level in mA Sends analog outputs to entered mA level when a mA fault occurs DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 123 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 60g The Error Option cont Table 41 Error Options and Responses 2 Channel Meter Totalizer Response When Error Handling is When Measuring Display Response HOLD LOW HIGH HHIGH CH10rCH 2 Holds last good reading Holds last good reading and continues Stops totalizing vel vol etc to totalize based on that good reading SUM Adds two channels using the Holds last good reading and continues Stops totalizing if either or last good reading to totalize based on two channels both channels go into error DIF Subtracts two channels using Holds last good reading and continues Stops totalizing if either the last good reading to totalize based on two channels both channels go
60. held After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Input Output option menu 124 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 60h Setting Up Option Cards The Model 8681 has two built in analog outputs which are assigned to Slot 0 Also a variety of input output option cards may be installed in Slot 1 See Chapter 1 Installation ofthe Startup Guide for a complete description of the available option cards To access this submenu double click on the Options entry in the Input Output submenu This menu option is used to set up and or scale the inputs and outputs To accomplish this complete the following steps e Double click on the desired Slot to program the I O functions in that slot Note Ifan option card is not installed in Slot 1 the Slot1 option does not appear at the above prompt Proceed to the appropriate section for programming instructions specific to the type of input or output selected above Analog Outputs Complete the following steps to set up the analog outputs for any slot refer to Figure 56 on page 148 1 Double click on the desired Output A or B Note The set up of Output A is used here as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up output B 2 Double click on Off to disable Output A and return to step 1 or on 0 20 mA or 4 20 to specify the desired range for output A Note Fora 1
61. is disconnected the same site data will be applied when the unit is next powered on 3 Atthe Temp Supply prompt scroll to Fixed to enter a constant temperature value or on Slot to select the output in Slot 1 that will provide the live temperature input for the supply Note If Slot contains an activated option card with an analog input assigned to TEMP or an RTD input Slot 1 appears as an option at the above prompt If the process temperature is stable a fixed value may be used but most applications require a live temperature input 14 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 46 Temperature Input cont 4 Oneofthe following two prompts will appear depending on your selection in Step 3 f Fixed was chosen enter the known fixed process temperature and press Enter The meter will only accept values from 328 to 1832 F 200 to 1000 If Slot was chosen scroll to the desired temperature input from A to D and press Enter 5 Atthe Temp Return prompt scroll to Fixed to enter a constant temperature value or on S ot to select the output in Slot 1 that will provide the live temperature input for the return Note If Slot contains an activated option card with an analog input assigned to TEMP or an RTD input Slot 1 appears as an option at the above prompt If the process temperature is stable a fixed value may be used but most applications require a live tempera
62. m min Cubic ft hr Cubic m hr Cubic ft day Cubic m day Mega Cubic ft day million cubic feet day Mega Cubic m day million cubic meters day Barrel sec Barrel sec Barrel min Barrel hr Barrel min Barrel hr Barrel day Barrel day Megabarrel day million barrels day Megabarrel day million barrels day Acre inch sec Acre inch min Acre inch hr Acre inch day Acre feet sec Acre feet min Acre feet hr Acre feet day 6 Double click on the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow display DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 119 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 60c Totalizer Units 7 Double click on the desired Totalizer Units for the totalized flow rate display listed in Table 36 Table 36 Totalizer Units Gallons Liters MegaGallons million gallons Megaliters Cubic feet Cubic meters MegaCubicFt million cubic feet Mega Cubic million cubic meters Barrels Barrels Megabarrels million barrels Megabarrels million barrels Acre inches Acre feet 8 Double click on the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow display The program now varies depending on whether you have activated Mass Flow see the Programming Manual for details or the Energy Option in one
63. of the Channel PROGRAM options Ifyou have activated Mass Flow continue to step 1 on the next page e Ifyou have activated the Energy Option but not Mass Flow skip to step 1 on page 122 Ifyou have activated neither option the XMT868i returns to the Global PROGRAM window Click on Exit to return to the User Program 120 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 6 0d Programming Mass Flow Data 1 Double click on the desired Mass Flow Units for flow rate display listed in Table 37 Table 37 Available Mass Flow Units LB Pounds KG Kilograms KLB KiloPounds Thousands of Pounds Tonne Metric Tons 1000 KG MMLB MegaPounds TONS 2000 LB 2 Double click on the desired Mass Flow Time Units from seconds to days 3 Double click on the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display 4 Double click on the desired Mass Totals units for the totalized mass flow rate display listed in Table 37 5 Double click on the desired number of Mass Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display The program varies depending on whether or not you have enabled the Energy Option e Ifyou have not enabled the option the XMT868i returns to the Global PROGRAM window Click on Exit Page to return to the User Program e Ifyou have en
64. of the frequency output range and press Enter 6 Entera flow rate value for the Full high end of the frequency output range and press Enter 7 Entera value between 1 and 10 000 for the Full Scale Frequency and press Enter After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Press Escape once to return to the Global I O option twice to return to the Global PROGRAM option three times to return to the PROG menu four times to return to the Keypad Program menu five times to exit the Keypad Program and return to the 8681 display 36 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 448 Entering Communications Data The Model 8681 flowmeter 1 equipped with an RS232 or an RS485 serial interface MODBUS RS485 MODBUS TCP Ethernet and Foundation Bus options are available When the MODBUS MODBUS TCP or Foundation Field Bus options are present the 8681 may also have the standard RS232 RS485 serial interface When the Ethernet option is present the RS232 RS485 serial interface is not present Note To set Fieldbus communications parameters see Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications The serial port is used to transmit stored data and displayed readings to a personal computer by connecting the meter s serial interface to the serial port of the PC In addition the Model XMT868i can receive and execute remote commands using PanaView software using
65. programmed amount of flow passes through the pipe Complete the following steps to set up the totalizer outputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 1 Double click on the desired Output A B C or D Note The set up of Output A is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the other outputs 2 Double click on Off to disable Output and return to step 1 or on Totalizer to set up output A as totalizer output For a 1 Channel meter skip to step 4 3 Double click on the desired Channel option See Table 45 on page 130 for a description of the channel options available at the above prompt 4 Double click on the desired Measurement Name Table 44 on page 126 provides a description of the available parameters Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System menu earlier in this section 5 Entera value between 50 and 500 000 for Pulse On Time the frequency ofthe totalizer pulses and click on Next Item Note complete pulse consists of equal amounts of ON and OFF times Choose a value that is compatible with the counter to be used 6 Enter a value for the number of measurement units represented by each pulse and click Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Click Exit Page to proceed to another menu or option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 131 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i
66. reading to the next See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 8 Press Enter to accept the current Amp Discrim Low value or enter a new value and press Enter The amplitude discriminator measures the transducer signal received by the Model 8681 The default value for the above parameter is 14 and values from 0 to 100 are acceptable The E5 AMPLITUDE error message appears when the amplitude discriminator falls below the programmed Amp Discrim Low value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 9 Press Enter to accept the current Amp Discrim High value or enter new value and press Enter The amplitude discriminator measures the transducer signal received by the Model 8681 The default value for the above parameter is 34 and values from 0 to 100 are acceptable The E5 AMPLITUDE error message appears when the amplitude discriminator exceeds the programmed DISCRIM HIGH value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 10 Press Enter to accept the current Delta T Offset value or enter a new value and press Enter An offset between the upstream and downstream transit times 15 specified at this prompt The default value for the above parameter is 0 usec and values from 1000 to 1000 usec are acceptable 11 Press Enter to accept the current of Peak value or enter a new value and press
67. s RS232 RS485 serial or Ethernet port This requires the use of the optional PanaView software Refer to the instructions below to display data using PanaView 2 3 1 Preparing for PanaView Programming Before you attempt to communicate with the 8681 be sure you have linked your PC to the 8681 using its communication interface For details on wiring the interface refer to Wiring the Serial Port in the Startup Guide and to the document E A RS Serial Communications 916 054 You must also install PanaView as discussed in the PanaView User 5 Manual 910 211 and in Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView 1 Power up the 8681 and wait until it has initialized 2 Launch PanaView and wait until it initializes the 8681 and displays the basic PanaView window 3 As described in Appendix C open the Meter Browser window and highlight the meter to be used At this time any of PanaView s comprehensive data handling capabilities may be used These include collecting and displaying live data in text format collecting and displaying live data in graphical format collecting and logging live data e displaying a log file in text format e displaying a log file in graphical format To access PanaView s data handling options pull down the Output menu as shown in Figure 2 PanaView File Edit View Output Window Help Graphing gt Text Display Logging Figure 2 Output Menu 46 Dig
68. this link Use the COMM option to set the communications port and MODBUS parameters While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 31 on page 80 143a Setting Up the Serial Port 1 To enter this submenu from the Global PROGRAM menu scroll to COMM and press Enter 2 Enter a Meter Address number between and 254 and press Enter The default number is 1 A meter address 15 only necessary for communication with the GE PanaView software See the PanaView User 5 Manual for more information IMPORTANT f the meter address or baud rate is changed communication with PanaView must be re established with the new address number 3 Scroll to the desired Baud Rate 300 to 19 200 and press Enter IMPORTANT The Ethernet option requires that the meter 5 baud rate is set to the same rate as the Ethernet option The factory default is 9600 baud If a different baud rate is desired first change the meter 5 rate and then change the Ethernet 5 baud rate setting by using the Device Discovery utility Ifyou have the RS485 MODBUS option proceed to step 4 on the next page Ifyou have the standard RS232 serial interface or optional Ethernet interface the meter exits the COMM submenu and returns to the Global PROGRAM prompt DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 37 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 36 Setting Up MODBUS RS485 MODBUS TCP Communications When equipped with an optional MODBUS output card
69. to the desired System Units selection either metric or English and press Enter The 8681 will display all parameters and measurements in the designated units For a single channel 8681 the program returns to the Global PROGRAM menu For a 2 channel meter proceed to step 5 on the next page 22 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 141a Volumetric Units 5 Scroll to and scroll to the desired Volumetric Units for the flow rate display Table 10 lists the available volumetric units Table 10 Available Volumetric Units GAL S gallons second L S Liter sec GAL M gallons minute L M Liter min GAL H gallons hour L H Liter hr MGD million gallons day ML D million liters day ft3 s Cubic ft sec m 3 s Cubic m sec ft3 m Cubic ft min m 3 m Cubic m min ft3 h Cubic ft hr m 3 h Cubic m hr ft3 d Cubic ft day m 3 d Cubic m day Mf3 d Mega cubic feet day Mm 3 d Mega cubic meters day BBL S Barrel sec BBL S Barrel sec BBL M Barrel min BBL M Barrel min BBL H Barrel hr BBL H Barrel hr BBL D Barrel day BBL D Barrel day MBL D Mega barrels day MBL D Mega barrels day 1 5 Acre inch sec Acre inch min Acre inch hr Acre inch day A F S Acre feet sec A F M Acre feet min A F H Acre feet hr eS ttl 6 Scroll to the desired number of Vol Decimal Dig
70. to their default settings After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the SET UP window 1554 ADVAN Option This option enables you to enable the more advanced features of the meter In this option you can do the following calculate the kinematic viscosity KV based on signal strength or on soundspeed enter a table of K factors based on velocity or reynolds number that compensates for non linear flow rates enable mass flow calculated for static fluid density select the size of the transducer transmission signal 18 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 5 5e The KV xx Option Note select either signal strength or soundspeed for kinematic viscosity calculations go to Reynolds Correction in the PIPE submenu on page 13 Use this option to calculate the kinematic viscosity KV based on signal strength SS or on soundspeed as selected in the KV Input Selection option of the PIPE option To use this option you must enter the KV vs SS pairs in descending order of KV and ascending order of SS or soundspeed For example if pair 1 is KV 10 centistrokes and SS 62 then pair 2 must be KV lt 10 centistrokes and SS gt 62 The XMT868i accepts 2 to 20 pairs Complete the following steps to enter KV and signal or soundspeed values 1 From the ADVAN option menu scroll to and press Enter 2 Press Enter to accept the current of KV SS P
71. 2 16 bit integer MODBUS meter addr none 2 16 bit integer RESERVED DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual none 137 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 6 0l Notes C 7 Exiting the Site Edit Menu Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS cont Clear Totalizers flag from the 8051 to clear totalizers in the 68332 memory Error Value see table in 8681 manual for error codes Average average of channel 1 and channel 2 if both channels out of error channel 1 value if channel 2 15 in error channel 2 value if channel 1 15 in error zero if both channels in error Average Error Status 0 both in error 1 chan 2 in error 2 chan 1 in error 3 both ok MODBUS baud rate 5 2400 6 4800 7 9600 MODBUS parity 0 none 1 odd 2 even MODBUS stop bits 1 1 stop bit 2 2 stop bits General Registers are written if corresponding functions are actuated by the user Registers for unactuated functions are initialized to zero at startup After leaving the Global submenu PanaView returns to the Site Edit Menu Click Close to exit the Site Edit Menu Then proceed to Chapter 3 Operation of the Startup Guide for instructions on taking measurements or refer to the appropriate chapters of this manual for detailed instructions on using the other features of the 8681 flow transmitter 138 DigitalFlow XMT868i Progra
72. 2002 96 EC The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration Visit http www ge mcs com en about us environmental health and safety 1741 weee reg html for take back instructions and more information about this initiative iv DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Contents Chapter 1 Programming Site Data PPM ELE MSN EM LL LI ILE M 1 Programming SUE 1 e Keypad RN RE mm 2 1 2 1 Accessing the Keypad PROGIO EL PEE IO bU ce eee 3 L3 Enteric Data inthe Chanel Mefil cse Ra TR Ert ALEX RAE 4 1 3 1 Selecting the Channel Measurement 4 1 3 2 Entering Data in the C
73. 34 5 01 Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS verre 136 C7 Exiting the elus 138 CS Saving Site 139 1 Saving Current site Data tothe Meter 2 UIDERI SH 140 2 Saving New Site Data to the M RSEN Eri toi HIR 141 SONG Ste tote PC P 141 C84 Saving Site FORM 142 Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps for the XMT868i Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications 1 2 4 5 E 6 viii urgere 151 Contiguration Accra 152 Selecting the Desired Measurements 152 Selecting Unis AlBIOCKS 2 2222 T E 154 Resetting Instrument TOtaliZerS ind EROR RN ube EE da 155 Function Block PON NOU cedes doa eben edd ada debere d pe dann 156 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 1 Introduction The Model XMT8681 flow transmitter must be properly installed and programmed as described in the Startup Guide before it can provide accurate flow rate measurements After completing the installation and initial setup use this chapter to program the advanced features of the Model XMT868i s Keypad Program The K
74. 4 Keypad POWER DECIMAL DIGITS m MDOT DECIMAL DIGITS L 1 2 3 appears only for 2 Channel meter Channel 1 until all channels set up Figure 56 sum ave ENERGY TOTAL English MASS TOTALS English Metric TU TONS veL mme roNNES mass mass power ENRG Die ENERGY DECIMAL DIGITS all diagnostic parameters appear here MASS DECIMAL DIGITS 11 2 3 ENERGY OPTION OFF ENERGY OPTION DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 148 Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps FILE New Meter Browser 868 Edit Functions Y SITE EDIT MENU CALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT for 2 Channel meter only Channel 1 Channel 2 Global See Figures D 1 D 2 and D 3 See Figure D 4 See Figure D 4 Error Handling Options Display See Figure D 4 See Figure D 4 appears only if option card installed See Figure A 4 SLOTO 81011 Slot 1 Optio
75. COM Port Type 85232 Name Untitled Port Number Baud Rate 9600 Baud Parity Handshaking NoHandshaking Data Bits eDataBits 7 Stop Bits he Timeout ms n Figure 34 Setup Communications Screen 6 Open the Protocol menu the first of the drop down menus and click on DM 7 Open the COM Port Type menu and click on the desired type or on TCP IP if the XMT868i is using an Ethernet connection Note Ifyou select TCP IP the menu changes Proceed to the next page 8 Select any suitable available baud rate A baud rate of 19 200 is appropriate for almost all applications However if you experience periodic communication reliability problems you may wish to consider lowering the baud rate on your instrument and in PanaView IMPORTANT Be sure all the communications port settings match those made in setting up the meter 5 serial port 9 Click on OK to complete data entry DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 91 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView 2 3 Setting up Ethernet Communications If you have selected TCP IP in step 6 on the previous page the Setup Communications window appears similar to Figure 35 ie m Setup Communications 3 112 162 183 Figure 35 Setup Communications for TCP IP 1 Type in the desired Name and Timeout in milliseconds 2 Inthe P Address text box enter the I
76. DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 528 Programming the Mass Flow Option 1 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow Units for flow rate display listed in Table 3 and press Enter Table 3 Available Mass Flow Units LB Pounds Kilograms KiloPounds Thousands of Pounds Tonnes Metric Tons 1000 MMLB MegaPounds TONS 2000 LB 2 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow Time Units from seconds to days and press 3 Scroll to the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display and press Enter 4 Scroll to the desired Mass Totals units for the totalized mass flow rate display listed in Table 3 and press Enter 5 Scroll to the desired number of Mass Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display and press Enter The program varies depending on whether or not you have enabled the Energy Option e Ifyou have not enabled the option the XMT868i returns to the Channel PROGRAM window Proceed to the PIPE option e Ifyou have enabled the option continue to the next page DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 7 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 2 Entering Data in the Channel System Option 1 3 26 Programming the Energy Option 1 Scroll to the desired Power Units listed in Table 4 and press Enter Table 4 Av
77. E re HIGH LOW FAULT FULL SCALE FREQUENCY FULL appear here BASE all diagnostic RTD Inputs parameters FULL appear here Measurement Name veL TOTL MDOT Input Measurement MASS MAss POWER ENRG ENRG DIAG OFF TEMP INPUT NAME Trigger point all diagnostic parameters TEMP INPUT UNITS Z RO Value appear here BASE Value FULL Scale Value FULL Scale Value DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 149 Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps content intended for this DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 150 Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications E 1 Introduction Foundation Fieldbus provides a means of communicating with the flowmeter The patent numbers which apply are 5 909 363 and 6 424 872 This Foundation Fieldbus device supports 2 Analog Input AI blocks which can be configured to supply the following measurements on the network see Table 48 Table 48 Available Fieldbus Measurements Description Units Ch1 Velocity ft s or m s Ch2 Velocity ft s or m s Avg Velocity ft s or m s Ch1 Volumet
78. Foundation Fieldbus Communications Selecting the Desired Measurements cont 4 After the desired measurements have been selected for the PRIMARY and SECONDARY SELECTOR choose the unit system UNIT SELECTOR above the PRIMARY SELECTOR that has been programmed in the flowmeter English or SI Apply Values FLOW 000000003 Zi P 46 c 5 Periodic Updates 005 Auto Process Alarms Diagnostics Trends Others Parameter 2 sec Value VALUE STATUS QUALITY SUBSTATUS LIMITS SECONDARY VALUE UNIT UNIT SELECTOR PRIMARY SELECTOR SECONDARY SELECTOR VELOCITY VOLUMETRIC PLUS TOTALS MINUS TOTALS CH1 T DIGITS TOTALIZER TIME ERROR VALUE SSUP CH1 SSDN CH1 SNDSP 2 VELOCITY 2 VOLUMETRIC 10 62 Good MonCascade NonSpecific NotLimited 050001 fff 51 metric an VELOCITY CH1 VELOCITY VOLUMETRIC CH1 PLUS TOTALS CH1 MINUS 5 CH1 T DIGITS 8 TOTALIZER TIME CH1 ERROR VALUE 1 SSUP e I b CH1_SNDSP lt mi lt 2 VOLUMETRIC CH2 PLUS TOTALS 0 2 MINUS TOTALS I 2 TOTALIZER TIME CH2 ERROR VALUE 2 SSUP c 1 CH2 SNDSP x e lt
79. GE Measurement amp Control Flow DigitalFlow XMT868i Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter for Liquids 1 5 2 Channel Programming k 910 171 Rev Imagination at wor January 2014 DigitalFlow XMT868i Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter for Liquids 1 amp 2 Channel Programming Manual 910 171P Rev G January 2014 WWW ge mcs com 2014 General Electric Company All rights reserved Technical content subject to change without notice no content intended for this page Preface Information Paragraphs Note paragraphs provide information that provides a deeper understanding of the situation but 1 not essential to the proper completion of the instructions Important paragraphs provide information that emphasizes instructions that are essential to proper setup of the equipment Failure to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable performance Caution paragraphs provide information that alerts the operator to a hazardous situation that can cause damage to property or equipment e Warning paragraphs provide information that alerts the operator to a hazardous situation that can cause injury to personnel Cautionary information is also included when applicable Safety Issues WARNING Itis the responsibility of the user to make sure all local county state and national codes regulations rules and laws related to safety and safe operating conditions are met for each i
80. LANCEL COMI Node Soundspeed m s 4 11 2005 1 56 03 F 800 0000 MELANCEL COMI Node 1 Velocity mis 4 11 2005 1 56 08 F 0 0000 MELANCEL COMI 1 Volumetric 4 11 2005 1 56 08 0 0000 MELANCEL COMI ___Soundspeed mis 4 11 2005 1 56 08 F 800 0000 MELANCEL COMI d Velocity mis 3 28 2005 10 49 23 245000 MELANCEL COMI Volumetric KACM N 3 28 2005 10 49 23 0 0000 MELANCEL COMI Soundspeed m s 3 28 2005 10 49 23 345 7000 MELANCEL COMI Node Velocity m s 3 28 2005 10 49 28 24 5000 MELANCEL _ Volumetric 3 28 2005 10 49 28 0 0000 MELANCEL COMI Soundspeed mis 3 28 2005 10 49 28 345 7000 MELANCEL COMI Velocity 3 28 2005 10 48 33 24 5000 MELANCEL COMI Volumetric 3 28 2005 10 49 33 0 0000 MELANCEL COMI Node Soundspeed m s 3 28 2005 10 49 33 345 7000 MELANCEL COMI Velocity m s 3 28 2005 10 49 38 24 5000 MELANCEL COMI Volumetric KACM N 3 28 2005 10 49 38 0 0000 MELANCEL COMI Soundspeed m s 3 28 2005 10 49 38 345 EI Er Graph Refresh Start letworkWMy Computer MELANCEL Untitled Com 1 V4GSB68IYAAS STD Weler Logs FILET LOG Monday Apri 11 2005 15 11 26 D PC Logs Running Ens 0 Figure 21 Typical Log Contents DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 65 Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 7 V
81. LECTION ARM J Le BLE T cir in cirft 1 KINEMATIC VISCOSITY ee STATIC CALIBRATION FACTOR TABLE TABLE PIPE WALL PIPE WALL Clamp On Transducers Wetted Transducers KINEMATIC VISCOSITY PATH LENGTH P CALIBRATION FACTOR English Metric LINING 3 Clamp On Transducers Wetted Transducers inch feet m YES NUMBER OF TRAVERSES LINING MATERIAL NUMBER OF TRAVERSES AXIAL LENGTH L s English i ASBES MORTR RUBBR TEFLN OTHER 2 20 TRANSDUCER SPACING inch feet LINING SOUNDSPEED LINING THICKNESS TRANSDUCER SPACING Energy Option ON Energy Option OFF DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 146 Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps FILE ine New Meter Browser 868 Edit Functions SITE EDIT MENU 7 CALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT for 2 Channel meter only Channel 1 Channel 2 Global System Input Output m Comm See Figure D 4 Status System Pipe Parameters Input Out
82. MT868i Programming Manual Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 2 2 Programming the LCD cont 8 Scroll to the desired Channel option as listed in Table 22 Table 22 Channel Options Channel 1 Channel 2 CH1 CH2 1 2 CH1 CH2 2 9 For each channel select the desired Measurement Parameter as shown in Table 19 on page 30 Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the GLOBL SYSTM menu earlier in this section Also when differences in one channel s programming invalidate an output previously chosen for the other the measurement defaults to the nearest selectable item in the parameter list The previous two prompts repeat until all of the specified of LCD Parameters have been set up When all of the display parameters have been set up the meter returns to the Global 1 0 window To leave the Keypad Program press the Escape key three times After leaving the Keypad Program the 8681 will reset itself and will begin to display the parameters specified in this section If more than one parameter was set up each of the parameters will be displayed in sequence with a pause of several seconds between display changes DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 45 Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 5 Displaying Data on a Computer Terminal The flow rate data collected by the 8681 may be displayed in various formats on a remote computer terminal using the meter
83. ODBUS parameters Table 47 MODBUS Registers MODBUS DPRHex Scaling Reg Addr Description decimal places Size in Bytes Clear Totalizers none 2 16 bit signed Velocity ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer Volumetric VOL U 4 IEEE 32 bit Totals TOT 1 Register 10 4 32 bit integer 1 Totals TOT U Register 10 4 32 bit integer Digits none 0 2 16 bit integer CH1 Totalizer Time sec 2 4 32 bit integer 2 1 Error Value none 0 2 16 bit integer CH 1 SSUP none 4 32 bit integer CH 1 SSDN none 4 32 bit integer CH 1 SNDSP ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Velocity ft s or m s 2 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Volumetric VOL U 4 IEEE 32 bit CH 2 Totals TOT U Register 28 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Totals TOT U Register 28 4 32 bit integer 2 st T Digits none 2 16 bit integer CH2 Totalizer Time sec 4 32 bit integer 2 2 Error Value none 2 16 bit integer CH 2 SSUP none 4 32 bit integer CH 2 SSDN none 4 32 bit integer CH 2 SNDSP ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer Velocity ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer 5AVG Volumetric VOL U 4 IEEE 32 bit 5AVG 4 Totals TOT U Register 46 4 32 bit integer 136 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Table 47 MODBUS Registers cont MODBUS Reg DPR H
84. P address If the IP address is unknown run the Device Discovery software utility All units found will be identified by their MAC address and the assigned IP address In the Port Number box enter 2101 the default value 3 Click to complete data entry IMPORTANT f you are using Ethernet communications be sure the 8681 is set up with the default communications parameters 9600 baud no parity no handshaking 8 data bits and 1 stop bit The port number must match the Enable Raw TCP access using TCP Port assignment shown under the Device Discovery TCP Server Settings menu Configuration gt Serial Ports gt Port 92 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView 2 4 Modifying Ethernet Parameters To establish Ethernet communications with the 8681 or to modify its IP parameters you will need to install the Ethernet Device Discovery software utility available with your 8681 on a PC connected to the LAN Once installed and running the software displays all Ethernet devices currently connected to the subnet You can identify the 8681 by its MAC address supplied as part of customer documentation The default IP Port is 2101 The default IP addressing for the XMT868i is DHCP dynamic If you need to assign a static IP address to the 8681 complete the following steps IMPORTANT 7o assign a static IP address the XMT868i must be connected to a
85. PTION On VOLUMETRIC UNITS cubic m min VOL DECIMAL DIGITS 0 TOTALIZER UNITS liters TOTAL DECIMAL DIGITS 0 MASS FLOW Kilograms MASS FLOW TIME DECIMAL DIGITS 0 MASS TOTALS Kilograms MASS DECIMAL DIGITS 0 POWER MCAL sec POWER DECIMAL DIGITS 0 ENERGY TOTAL McCalories ENERGY DECIMAL DIGITS 0 HEATING or COOLING Heating system Flow Measurement Measure at Supply CHANNEL 1 PIPE PARAMETERS Figure 52 Printout of Site File 4 Click Close once to close the Site File Operations window and a second time to close the Properties window and return to the Meter Browser 142 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps for the XMT868i Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps for the XMT868i DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 143 Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps for the XMT868i content intended for this page 144 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps FILE New MeterBrowser 868 Edit Functions SITE EDIT MENU CALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT PAUSE Measure Flow for 2 Channel meter only MEASURE FLOW STOP MEASUREMENT Channel 2 Global L System Input Output Comm Port See Figure 0 4 Pipe Parameters J SETUP CHANNEL LABEL See Figure D 2 ZERO CUTOFF See Figure D 3 SI
86. Programming Manual for details or the ENERGY OPTION Ifyou have activated MASS FLOW continue to step 1 on the next page Ifyou have activated the ENERGY OPTION but not MASS FLOW skip to step 1 on page 103 e Ifyou have activated neither option PanaView returns to the Channel PROGRAM window shown in Figure 42 on page 97 Proceed to the Pipe option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 101 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView 5 2 Programming the Mass Flow Option 1 Double click on the desired Mass Flow Units for flow rate display listed in Table 28 Table 28 Available Mass Flow Units Pounds Kilograms KiloPounds Thousands of Pounds Tonnes Metric Tons 1000 KG MillionPounds TONS 2000 LB 2 Double click on the desired Mass Flow Time Units 3 Double click on the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the mass flow rate display 4 Double click on the desired Mass Total Units for the totalized mass flow rate display listed in Table 28 5 Double click on the desired number of Mass Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized mass flow rate display The program varies depending on whether or not you have enabled the Energy Option e Ifyou have not enabled the option PanaView returns to the Channel PROGRAM window shown in Figure 42 on page 97 Proceed to the Pipe option e Ifyou have enabled the o
87. S 9 Slot 0 Output 0 20 4 20m Channel appears only for 2 Channel meter Metric GAL MGALJ Liter Miter AC IN AC FT BBL MBBLJ ENERGY OPTION ENERGY OPTION OFF MeasurementiName ver vorum TIME MDOT J English Metric 55 mass Power eNRG nre DIAG J GLOBL SYSTM SLOTO and COMM Menu Map MASS FLOW Metric TOTAL DECIMAL DIGITS ketu English BASE all diagnostic parameters appear here FULL 2 3 alin iB TONNES Figure 31 MASS FLOW ON MASS FLOW OFF MASS FLOW TIME or POWER DECIMAL DIGITS 1 MDOT DECIMAL DIGITS USEC appears only for 2 Channel meter Channel 1 until all channels set up sum
88. Setting Up 37 Peak Limit ER 16 D Data Displaying Using PanaView 46 47 Default Setup 15 113 Default Setup Submenu Advanced Features Option 113 Delta T Offsets 17 112 Displaying 43 Displaying 47 Edit Men s neki gn a pace dol dex e d 90 Energy 274s 2404 adver 5 100 Energy Option 8 in Global Menu 122 in GLOBL 26 Pana View Mm 103 Eter CETT CO 3 Entering System Data PanaView 100 Error Handling 21 123 2 5 28 124 Error Response 27 123 Errors Number Allowed 17 echec ERO EXER EE 3 Ethernet Setting up with PanaView 9 F Fl id TPG cc Fede ee oe oie 12 107 Fluid Type Selecting iaa vide ire eR 11 106 Foundation Fieldbus 37 151 Frequency for Special Transducers 9 in PanaVIQW caasa oA exe 104 157 Index Frequency Card Setting 36 132 G Global GLOBE
89. T868i Using PanaView C 60a Entering Global System Data While completing these instructions refer to menu map Figure 56 on page 148 1 Inthe Site Data Menu double click on the Global entry 2 Highlight and double click on the System option in the center pane The window now appears similar to Figure 46 iw SITE EDIT MENU Global PROGRAM system Exit Page Figure 46 The System Option the Global Menu 3 The first prompt asks for a Meter Message Enter a numeric or text message up to 16 characters in the right pane and click Next Item 4 Double click on the desired System Units selection either metric or English The 8681 will display all parameters and measurements in the designated units e For a single channel 8681 the program returns to the Global program menu Click Exit Page Fora2 channel meter proceed to step 5 on the next page 118 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 6 06 Volumetric Units 5 Scroll to and double click on the desired Volumetric Units for the flow rate display Table 35 lists the available volumetric units Table 35 Available Volumetric Units Gal sec gallons second Liter sec Gal min gallons minute Liter min Gal hr gallons hour Liter hr MegaGal day million gallons day MegaLiter day million liters day Cubic ft sec Cubic ft min Cubic m sec Cubic
90. TE CHANNEL MESSAGE Energy Option ENERGY OPTION Energy Option ON TEMP INPUT SUPPLY VOLUMETRIC UNITS English Metric ANALOG IN caus cam nss Liters mais BBLS BBL MBUD AJS AWM m3h am ars arm Amm TEMP INPUT RETURN ANALOG IN VOL DECIMAL DIGITS 1 2 TOTALIZER UNITS ENERGY OPTION OFF English Metric ENERGY OPTION ON FIXED TEMP Liter Miter m3 English Mm 3 MBBL MMBTU KCal m KCalld MCal h MASS FLOW 1 TOTAL DECIMAL DIGITS English Metric rons xe frome CU 2
91. TION LIMIT value from one reading to the next See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 8 Click Next Item to accept the current Amp Discrim Low value or enter a new value and click Next Item The amplitude discriminator measures the transducer signal received by the Model XMT868i The default value for the above parameter is 14 and values from 0 to 100 are acceptable The E5 AMPLITUDE error message appears when the amplitude discriminator falls below the programmed Amp Discrim Low value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 111 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 5 Entering Setup Parameters cont C 5 5a The Signal Option cont 9 Click Next Item to accept the current Amp Discrim High value or enter a new value and click Next Item The amplitude discriminator measures the transducer signal received by the Model 8681 The default value for the above parameter is 34 and values from 0 to 100 are acceptable The E5 AMPLITUDE error message appears when the amplitude discriminator exceeds the programmed DISCRIM HIGH value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 10 Click Next Item to accept the current Delta T Offset value or enter a new value and click Next Item An offset between the upstream and downstream transit ti
92. Using PanaView Option Card Frequency Outputs This type of output produces a frequency pulse that 15 proportional to the output measurement Complete the following steps to set up the frequency outputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 see Figure 57 on page 149 1 Double click on the desired Output A B C or D Note The set up of Output A is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the other outputs 2 Double click on Off to disable Output A and return to step 1 or on Frequency to set up Output A as a frequency output For a 1 Channel meter skip to step 4 3 Double click on the desired Channel option See Table 45 on page 130 for a description of the channel options available at the above prompt 4 Double click on the desired Measurement Name Table 44 on page 126 provides a description of the available parameters Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System menu earlier in this section 5 Entera flow rate value for the Zero low end of the frequency output range and click Next Item 6 Enter a flow rate value for the Full high end of the frequency output range and click Next Item 7 Entera value between 1 and 10 000 for the Full Scale Frequency and click Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Click Exit once to return to the Global option twice to return to the Global
93. View indicates that the log has been created and returns to the Log Edit Menu If an erroneous value has been entered PanaView displays a Log Creation Error message Otherwise the program indicates that the log has been created and returns to the Log Edit Menu 58 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 4 2 Creating an Error Log To create an error meter log complete the following steps 1 Double click on the Create Error Log option a PanaView first asks for the Log Location either flash or non volatile RAM Double click on the desired location Now type the desired Log Name in the right window and click Next Item Type the desired Log Message in the right window and click Next Item PanaView now asks for the Number of Variables you wish to log Type in the desired number from 1 to 6 and click Next Item Double click on the desired Channel for the first variable Scroll to and double click on the desired Measurement Repeat steps e and f for the specified number of variables Ifyou select a forward or reverse total PanaView asks if you want to Reset Totals to 0 Double click on Yes or No PanaView asks s Log Circular Double click on Yes or PanaView indicates a given StartTime Double click on OK to agree to the given time on Now to start the log immediately or on Edit to change the starting time Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired
94. W 21 1 3 5h The Code Length Option Re PERI 21 1 4 entering Date in the GLOBE MENU 23 1g oa tete p 22 1 4 1 Entering GLOBL SYSTM ia sepa deor ioo E oa t a rat a cac 22 LOL TO 25 1 4 1b Totalizer ai 24 Mass Fw Laici ORAN A 25 14 Programming the Energy 26 L4 and Quitbllls uas urget abs OSEE ERREUR bbs laces 27 14 20 Setting Up Eror 27 DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual Contents 142b Sethi Up Op C addo 29 14 3 Entening DOIG rereana dad DRE Ii 37 15 30 Setting Ub The Seal POM ep RAPERE KE note d aut dE Aa aad 37 1 4 3b Setting Up MODBUS RS485 and MODBUS TCP Communications 38 1 4 3c Setting Up MODBUS TCP Connection 39 14 34 Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS 40 15 Exiting the 42 Chapter 2 Displaying Data 1 E E 43 2 2 Displa
95. YSTM menu are required for basic operation of the Model 8681 Failure to accurately enter all of the necessary information will result in unreliable flow data Therefore be sure to complete at least the sections of this chapter pertaining to those three submenus Note Because it is so essential instructions for programming the ACTIV SYSTM and PIPE submenus of the CHx menus and the GLOBL SYSTM submenus are also included in the Startup Guide f that programming has already been completed skip those sections in this chapter Except for the three submenus noted above it 15 not necessary to program the Model 8681 flowmeter in any particular order Therefore the sections of this chapter need not be completed in sequence Enter the keypad program as described in Accessing the Keypad Program on the next page and proceed immediately to any section of interest Note Be sure to record all the programming data entered in this chapter in Appendix B Data Records 2 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 2 1 Accessing the Keypad Program Six keys on the keypad enable users to program the 8681 Enter confirms choice of a specific option and data entry within the option e Escape allows users to exit from a specific option without entering unconfirmed data e A and V enable users to highlight a specific window in the display option or to scroll through a list of options parame
96. Yes to Activate Multi K Factors or on No to disable this option If NO was selected the meter returns to the Advanced Features window If YES was selected proceed to Step 3 3 Double click on the desired Custom Type velocity or reynolds 4 Double click on Yes to Edit the K factor Table or on No to retain the current K factor table and return to the Advanced Features window Note If the necessary velocity reynolds vs K factor data was not provided with the Model XMT868i s documentation the K factor table cannot be edited If NO was selected the meter returns to the Advanced Features window If YES was selected proceed to Step 5 5 Enter the Number Of K factors from 2 to 20 to be entered into the table and click Next Item Note When editing the K factor table the velocities must be entered in increasing order 6 Enter the Velocity Reynolds Value for K factor number X and click Next Item 7 Enter the K factor corresponding to velocity reynolds number X 0 333 to 3 0 and click Next Item The Velocity and Factor prompts repeat for each pair After entering all the pairs the meter returns to the Advanced Features window DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 115 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView The Mass Flow Option Use this option to calculate mass flow from a static fluid density Complete the following steps to enter the static density of the fluid 1 From the Ad
97. abled the option continue to the next page DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 121 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 60e Programming the Energy Option 1 Double click on the desired Power Units listed in Table 38 Table 38 Available Power Units English Metric kBTU h Thousand BTUs hour kCALs Kilocalories second kWATT Kilowatt kCALh Kilocalories hour TONS Tons 2000 LB kCALd Kilocalories day MCals Megacalories second MCALm Megacalories minute MCALh Megacalories hour MCALd Megacalories day kW Kilowatt MW z Megawatt 2 Double click on the desired number of Power Decimal Digits 3 Double click on the desired Total Energy Units shown in Table 39 Table 39 Available Total Energy Units kBTU Thousand BTUs kCAL Kilocalories MMBTU Million BTUs MCAL Megacalories kWHr Kilowatt hour kWHr Kilowatt hour TONS Tons 2000 LB MWHr Megawatt hour 4 Double click on the desired number of Energy Decimal Digits You have completed entering selections in this option The program returns to the Global PROGRAM menu 122 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 6 0f Setting Up Inputs and Outputs Set up the XMTS868i s inputs and outputs using the 1 0 submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 56 on page 148 and Figure 57 on page 149 Remembe
98. ailable Power Units Thousands of BTUs hour kCALs Kilocalories second kBTUh MMBTU Mega BTUs hour kCALm Kilocalories minute kW Kilowatt kCALh Kilocalories hour TONS Tons 2000 LB kCALd Kilocalories day MCALs Megacalories second MCALm Megacalories minute MCALh Megacalories hour MCALd Megacalories day kW Kilowatt RR 2 Scroll to the desired number of Power Decimal Digits and press Enter 3 Scroll to the desired Energy Total units shown in Table 5 and press Enter Table 5 Available Total Energy Units English kBTU Thousands of BTUs kCAL Kilocalories MMBTU Mega BTUs hour MCAL Megacalories kWHr Kilowatt hour kWHr Kilowatt hour TONS Tons 2000 LB MWHr Megawatt hour 4 Scroll to the desired number of Energy Decimal Digits and press Enter 5 Ifyou using a heating or cooling system scroll to the appropriate selection or Cool and press Enter 6 The final prompt asks whether you want to conduct Flow Measurement at the point of RTN Return where the liquid exits or of SPPLY Supply where the liquid enters Scroll to the appropriate choice and press Enter You have completed entering data in the SYSTM option The meter returns to the Channel PROGRAM menu 8 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 3 Entering Pipe Parameters Enter the transducer and pipe parameters us
99. airs or enter a new value 2 to 20 and press Enter 3 Press Enter to accept the current Sig Strength or Soundspeed 01 value or enter a new value and press Enter Enter the signal strength values in ascending order Note For signal strength the acceptable range is 50 0 to 85 0 For soundspeed the acceptable range is 125 to 9000 4 Press Enter to accept the current Kinematic Viscosity value or enter a new value 0 050 to 500 and press Enter Enter the kinematic viscosity values in descending order The Sig Strength or Soundspeed and Kin Viscosity prompts repeat for each pair After entering all the pairs the meter returns to the ADVAN option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 19 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 5 5f MULTK Factors Option Use this option to enter a table of K factors K factors are used to create a curve for the flow range based on velocity or reynolds number that compensates for non linear flow rates The meter accepts from 2 to 20 pairs Complete the following steps to enter multiple K factors for velocity or reynolds values 1 From the ADVAN option menu scroll to MULTK and press Enter 2 Scroll to Yes to Activate Multi No to disable this option and press Enter If NO was selected the meter returns to the ADVAN window If YES was selected proceed to Step 3 3 Scroll to the desired custom type CstV velocity or CstR reynolds 4 Scrollto Yes to Edit the K
100. al Transducers Programming 9 SS Paes xs sso sas at ae ee ae 19 Startup See Basic 96 Logs 2 oua dard 66 Status 4 99 System Channel Submenu gt System Global Submenu 22 118 System Units in Global Menu 118 in GLOBE aw Se Gs 42 Temperature Input 14 109 vcn pP 47 Time cu odds daa 9 iti Pana VIEW idea suede redu Yd adu 104 Totalizer Card Setting 35 131 Totalizer Units in Channel Men s 2222224423609 6 it Global Menis pener ann pode ea he iess 24 in Global Menu 120 in GLOBL Mni 24 ii Pana View p Rex doa 101 Totalizer Frequency Card Setting 36 132 Totalizers Clearing 73 Tracking 12 106 160 Transducer 9 in Pana View caduca eV TREE OY ys 104 Transducer Parameters Entering 9 inPanaView 104 Transducer Spacing 108 Transducer Transmission Signal Size 21 Transit Time in ACTIV Submenu 4 Transmission Signal Select
101. ammed by using this menu 15 used to enter several general system parameters e g English or metric units For meters with 2 channels this menu is also used to compute parameters such as the sum difference or average of the channel 1 and channel 2 signals When calculating the SUM DIF or AVE readouts data from the Global SYSTM submenu is used Any conflicting data entered in the Channel SYSTM submenu is overridden The following submenus are included in the GLOBL menu e SYSTM use to specify the units of measure used in calculations O used to set up error handling and to configure analog inputs and outputs COMM used to set up the serial communications port and MODBUS parameters To enter the GLOBL menu 1 From the display screen press Escape Enter Escape on the keypad 2 Press Enter to enter the PROG menu 3 Inthe PROG menu scroll to GLOBL and press Enter Then proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter for instructions Refer to Figure 31 on page 80 and Figure 32 on page 81 and remember to record all programming data in Appendix B Data Records 1 4 1 Entering GLOBL SYSTM Data While completing these instructions refer to Figure 31 on page 80 1 From the PROG menu scroll to GLOBL Press Enter 2 Scroll to the SYSTM option Press 3 The first prompt asks for a Meter Message Enter a numeric or text message up to 16 characters in the right pane and press Enter 4 Scroll
102. amming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Table 21 MODBUS Registers cont MODBUS Reg DPR Hex Addr Description 3AVG Totals AVG T Digits Units Scaling decimal places Register 46 Size in Bytes 4 32 bit integer 2 16 bit integer 5AVG Totalizer Time 4 32 bit integer AVG Error Value 2 16 bit integer SSUP 4 32 bit integer SSDN SNDSP ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer 4 32 bit integer CH 1 Power Power u 4 IEEE 32 bit CH 1 Energy Energy u Register 62 4 32 bit integer CH 1 Energy Energy u Register 62 4 32 bit integer CH 1 4 Energy Digits none 0 2 16 bit integer CH 1 TempS F or C 2 4 32 bit integer CH 1 TempR F or C 2 4 32 bit integer 1 TS TR F or C 2 4 32 bit integer CH 1 DELTH Btu lb or J gm 2 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Power Power u 4 IEEE 32 bit CH 2 Energy Energy u Register 77 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Energy Energy u Register 77 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Energy Digits none 0 2 16 bit integer CH 2 TempS F or C 2 4 32 bit integer CH 2 TempR F or C 2 4 32 bit integer 2 TS TR F or C 4 32 bit integer CH 2 DELTH Btu lb or J gm 4 32 bit integer 5MODBUS baud ra
103. amming Manual 33 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 26 Setting Up Option Cards cont Option Card Alarm Relays Complete the following steps to set up the alarm relays of an option card installed in Slot 1 refer to Figure 32 on page 81 1 Scroll to the desired Output A B C or D and press Enter Note The setup of Alarm is used here as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the additional alarms 2 Scroll to Offto disable Output A and return to step 1 or on High Low or Fault to select the desired alarm type Press Enter 3 Scroll to for standard alarm operation or on Yes for Failsafe operation and press Enter See Chapter 1 Installation ofthe Startup Guide for failsafe wiring instructions For a 1 Channel meter proceed to step 5 4 Scroll to the desired Channel option and press Enter See Table 20 for a description of the channel options available Table 20 Channel Options Option Description CH1 Channel 1 CH2 Channel 2 SUM CH1 CH2 DIF CH1 CH2 AVE 1 2 2 Note JfFAULT was selected as the alarm type the next two prompts do not appear You have completed entering data in this option S Scroll to the desired Measurement Name and press Enter Table 19 on page 30 provides a description of the available parameters Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global SYSTM menu earlier in this section 6 Enter a
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105. ay be used to determine the trigger point for an alarm CAUTION 16 default settings are suitable for most applications Consult the factory before changing any of these parameters 1 From the SET UP option menu scroll to SIGNL and press Enter 2 Press Enter to accept the current Signal Low Limit value or enter a new value and press Enter The default value for the above parameter is 40 and values from 20 to 100 are acceptable The E1 LOW SIGNAL error message appears when the signal strength falls below the programmed Signal Low Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 3 Press Enter to accept the current Corr Peak Limit value or enter a new value and press Enter The default value for the above parameter is 100 and values from 0 to 500 are acceptable The 4 SIGNAL QUALITY error message appears when the signal quality falls below the programmed Cor Peak Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 4 Press Enter to accept the current Sndspeed Lim value or enter a new value and press Enter The default value for the above parameter is 20 and values from 1 to 50 are acceptable The E2 SOUNDSPEED error message appears when the calculated fluid soundspeed differs from the fluid soundspeed entered in the CHx SYSTM menu by more than the programmed Soundspeed Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes
106. cation the Create Standard Log Option b PanaView first asks for the Log Location either flash or non volatile RAM Double click on the desired location c Now type the desired Log Name in the right window and click Next Item d Type the desired Log Message in the right window and click Next Item e PanaView now asks for the Number of Variables you wish to log Type in the desired number from 1 to 6 and click Next Item f Double click on the desired Channel for the first variable Scroll to and double click on the desired Measurement to be logged h Repeat steps f and g for the specified number of variables Ifyou select a forward or reverse total PanaView asks if you want to Reset Totals to 0 Double click on Yes or No i PanaView indicates a given StartTime Double click on OK to agree to the given time on Now to start the log immediately or on Edit to change the starting time Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired Hour then for the Minute and finally for the Second For each parameter type the desired number in the right window and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 57 Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 4 1 Creating a Standard Meter Log cont PanaView indicates a given StartDate Double click on OK to agree to the given day on Today to start the log that day or on Edit to change the starti
107. complete pulse consists of equal amounts of ON and OFF times Choose a value that is compatible with the counter to be used 6 Enter a value for the number of measurement units represented by each pulse and press Enter After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Press Escape to proceed to another menu or option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 35 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Option Card Frequency Outputs This type of output produces a frequency pulse that is proportional to the output measurement Complete the following steps to set up the frequency outputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 see Figure 32 on page 81 1 Scroll to the desired Output A B C or D and press Enter Note The set up of Output A is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the other outputs 2 Scroll to Off to disable Output A and return to step 1 or on Frequency to set up Output A as a frequency output Press Enter For a 1 Channel meter skip to step 4 3 Scroll to the desired Channel option See Table 20 on page 34 for a description of the channel options available at the above prompt 4 Scroll to the desired Measurement Name Table 19 on page 30 provides a description of the available parameters Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected the GLOBL SYSTM menu earlier in this section 5 Enter a flow rate value for the Base low end
108. ctions for fluid type vary depending on whether the ENERGY OPTION is ON or OFF and the TRACKING WINDOW is enabled or disabled Refer to Table 33 if ENERGY OPTION is OFF or to Table 34 if ENERGY OPTION is ON Note Some of the fluid types may require additional selections as shown in the following tables Table 33 Fluid Types for ENERGY OFF Tracking Windows Additional Selections YES Additional Selections Normal Water No additional selections required Sea Water If Normal Water is selected enter Water Temperature and click on Next Item Oil Lube Oil No additional selections required Crude Methanol No additional selections required No additional selections required 25 C Ethanol No additional selections required Enter the Minimum Soundspeed and click 25C on Next Item Then enter the Maximum Soundspeed and click on Next Item LN2 No additional selections required No additional selections required OTHER Enter the fluid soundspeed and click on Next Item Table 34 Fluid Types for ENERGY ON Tracking Windows Additional Selections YES Additional Selections Water Enter the Water Temperature and click on Water No additional selections required Next Item 0 260 Water Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and click on Water Enterthe Percentage of Water and click on Glycol Next Item Then enter the Percentage of Glycol Next Item Mixt
109. d to set up the remaining inputs 2 Label of up to eight characters for Input A and click on Next Item 3 Double click Off disable Input A and return to step 1 or on Temp or Spec to designate it as a temperature or special input OFF If OFF was selected to disable input A the meter returns to the Jnput prompt in step 1 Double click on another input click on Exit Page to move to another menu TEMP If TEMP was selected to set up input A as a live temperature input complete steps 4 and 5 below 4 Enter a value for the Base low end of the analog input range and click Next Item 5 Enter a value for the Full Scale high end of the analog input range and click Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Click on Exit Page to proceed to another menu or option e SPEC If SPEC was selected to set up input A as a live special input complete steps 6 through 9 below Enter a Name for Input A and click Next Item Enter the Units of measurement for Input A and click Next Item Enter a temperature value for the Base low end of the analog input range and click Next Item Enter a temperature value for Full Scale high end of the analog input range and click Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Click Exit Page to proceed to another menu or option 128 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual
110. e option button to close the Graph window and leave the log running 4 To terminate the logging process simply click on the Stop option button which has replaced the original Start option button The Stop Time automatically appears in the PC Log window Because a PC log has no specific Stop Time the log will continue to run until it is manually stopped unless the PC 1 turned off or you run out of hard drive space DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 67 Chapter 3 Logging Data content intended for this page 68 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter A Printing Data Chapter 4 Printing Data 4 1 Data Types for Printing The Model 8681 flowmeter has no ability to print any of its data directly However any of the data stored in its memory may be printed using the built in RS232 communications port using a computer terminal In order to use the capability the 8681 must be linked to the computer terminal with the optional PanaView software Note See Chapter 1 Installation of the Startup Guide for instructions on wiring the RS232 serial port For additional information refer to the EIA RS Serial Communications Manual 916 054 After making the hardware connections and installing PanaView software the following data may be output to a printer connected to the personal computer e data in numeric or graphical format e jog file in numeric or graphical format site file
111. e button and PanaView adds the entire set of channel parameters to the log 9 Click on the Apply option button to record the log setup information and then click on the Start option button to begin logging data immediately The Start Time automatically appears in the PC Log window DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 63 Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 6 Viewing Meter Log Files After one or more meter log files have been created the logs may be viewed by using the New Meter Browser as follows 1 From the New Meter Browser in PanaView expand the network tree and click on the Meter Logs option If you have created one or more logs the tree will appear similar to Figure 19 ap Logs FILE1 LOG 4 FILE2 LOG 4 FILE4 LOG i NEW LOG LOGX LOG amp gt 1065106 4 NE7 LOG 4 NE8 LOG Meter Log 7121106 Circular Number of Records 342 3 20 2005 10 56 58 AM Interval MM SS Meter time 0 minutes behind displayed PC SyneclocktoPC time Logtems Contents Meter Channel Sensor Unit XGS868i YAAS STD 1 Velocity m s XGS868iY4AAS STD 1 Volumetric KACM MIN XGS868i Y4AAS STD 1 Soundspeed m s Figure 20 Data Window for an Individual Meter Log Click on the Log Items tab see Figure 20 for a list of the parameters specified for logging e Click on the Contents tab see Figure 21 on page 65 for a list of all the data points
112. e meter returns to the Advanced Features window Click Exit Page three times to return to the User Program 116 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 6 Entering Data in the Global Menu The Global menu is used to enter information that 15 not specific to any of the individual channels Information programmed using this menu is used to enter several general system parameters e g English or metric units For meters with 2 channels this menu is also used to compute parameters such as the sum difference or average of the channel 1 and channel 2 signals When calculating the SUM DIF or AVE readouts data from the Global System submenu is used Any conflicting data entered in the Channel System submenu is overridden The following submenus are included in the Global menu e System use to specify the units of measure used in calculations O used to set up error handling and to configure analog inputs and outputs Comm used to set up the serial communications port and MODBUS parameters To enter the Global menu double click on the Global entry in the left pane of the Site Edit Menu window Then proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter for instructions Refer to Figure 56 on page 148 and Figure 57 on page 149 and remember to record all programming data in Appendix B Data Records DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 117 Appendix C Programming the XM
113. e of the fluid types may require additional selections as shown in the following tables Table 8 Fluid Types for ENERGY OFF Tracking Windows NO Additional Selections Additional Selections Normal Water No additional selections required Sea Water f Normal Water is selected enter the Water Temperature and press Enter Oil Lube Oil Water No additional selections required Crude Oil 0 260C Methanol No additional selections required Oil No additional selections required 25 C Tracking Ethanol No additional selections required OTHER Enter the Minimum Soundspeed and press 25C Enter Then enter the Maximum Soundspeed and press Enter LN2 No additional selections required Freon No additional selections required OTHER Enter the fluid soundspeed and press Enter 12 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 39 Fluid Type cont Table 9 Fluid Types for ENERGY ON Tracking Windows NO Additional Selections YES Additional Selections Water Enter the Water Temperature and press Enter Water No additional selections required 0 260C Water Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and press Enter Water Enter the Percentage of Water and press Enter Glycol Then enter the Percentage of Water and press Glycol Mixture Enter Mixture OTHER Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and press Enter OTHER the Minimum Soundsp
114. ecords Note this manual only the programming of Channel 1 will be described To program Channel 2 of a 2 Channel meter simply repeat the same procedures presented for Channel 1 3 1 Selecting the Channel Measurement Method The ACTIV submenu permits selection of the desired measurement method 1 Inthe Keypad Program scroll to PROG and press Enter 2 Inthe PROG menu scroll to the desired channel CH1 or CH2 and press Enter Note the I Channel XMT666i CH2 does not appear 3 Inthe Channel PROGRAM menu scroll to ACTIV and press Enter 4 The option offers two choices OFF and TRANS Transit Time Scroll to the desired option for this channel and press Enter Note the I Channel 8681 OFF does not appear The 8681 returns to the Channel PROGRAM menu Scroll to SYSTM option 4 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 2 Entering Data in the Channel System Option 1 From the Channel PROGRAM menu scroll to SYSTM and press Enter 2 The first prompt asks for the Channel Site Label Use the four arrow keys to enter the desired label in any numeric or text combination up to five characters and press Enter 3 The next prompt asks for the Channel Site Message Use the four arrow keys to enter up to 15 characters and press Enter 4 The program now asks if you want the Energy Option which enables flow measurement in a heating or c
115. ected the same site data will be applied when the unit is next powered on 3 Atthe Temp Input Supply prompt double click on Fixed to enter a constant temperature value or on Slot to select the output in Slot 1 that will provide the live temperature input for the supply Note 1 5101 1 contains an activated option card with an analog input assigned to TEMP or an RTD input Slot 1 appears as an option at the above prompt If the process temperature is stable a fixed value may be used but most applications require a live temperature input 4 Oneofthe following two prompts will appear depending on your selection in Step 3 f Fixed was chosen enter the known fixed process temperature and click Next Item The meter will only accept values from 328 to 1832 F 2009 to 1000 If Slot was chosen double click on the desired temperature input from A to D DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 109 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 46 Temperature Input cont 5 Atthe Temp Input Return prompt double click on Fixed to enter a constant temperature value or on Slot to select the output in Slot 1 that will provide the live temperature input for the return Note 1 5101 contains an activated option card with an analog input assigned to TEMP or an RTD input Slot 1 appears as an option at the above prompt If the process temperature is stable a fixed value may be used but most applica
116. ed and programmed as described in the Startup Guide before it can provide accurate flow rate measurements After completing the installation and initial setup use this chapter to program the advanced features of the Model XMT868i s using the PanaView software program Refer to the appropriate section for a discussion of the following menu features e Channel Status activate one or both channels and select the desired measurement method e Channel System enter the individual channel parameters e enter the pipe parameters e Channel I O set up the inputs and outputs e Channel Setup set the signal limits response times and activating mass flow Global System enter the system units Global I O set up error handling option cards and display Global Comm set the serial port and MODBUS parameters As a programming aid a complete set of menu maps for the PROG menu is included in Appendix D PanaView Menu Maps The specific figure numbers will be referenced throughout this chapter as required C 2 Programming Using PanaView You can program the 8681 using PanaView a PC based non resident software program that communicates with the 8681 through its RS232 RS485 serial or Ethernet port C 2 1 Preparing for PanaView Programming Before you attempt to communicate with the 8681 be sure you have linked your PC to the 8681 using its communication interface For detail
117. eed and press Enter Then enter the Maximum Soundspeed and press Enter 1 5 5h Reynolds Correction 12 Scroll to the appropriate choice to indicate whether you want Reynolds Correction If Off is selected enter the Calibration Factor and press Enter If Activ is selected the program asks for KV Input Selection Scroll to SIGS Signals SOUND Soundspeed or STATC If SIGS or SOUND is selected enter the Calibration Factor and press Enter If STATC is selected enter the Kinematic Viscosity and press Enter Then enter the Calibration Factor and press Enter For wetted transducers the program returns to the Channel PROGRAM menu You have completed entering PIPE parameters e For clamp on transducers proceed to step 13 below 1 3 31 Number of Traverses 13 Scroll to the appropriate Number of Traverses from to 5 and press Enter 14 Accept the value for the Transducer Spacing by pressing Enter Note The XMTS868i automatically calculates the transducer spacing You should not enter a different value unless specifically instructed by the factory The 8681 returns to the Channel PROGRAM menu You have completed entering PIPE parameters Note The site data programmed in this chapter is automatically stored in the meter 5 non volatile RAM NVR If the power to the meter is disconnected the same site data will be applied when the unit is next powered on DigitalFlow 868
118. entered in the CHx SYSTM menu by more than the programmed Soundspeed Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 5 Click Next Item to accept the current Velocity Low Limit value or enter a new value and click Next Item The default value for the above parameter is 150 0 ft sec 46 m sec and values from 500 to 500 ft sec 150 to 150 m sec are acceptable The VELOCITY RANGE error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity is less than the programmed Velocity Low Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 6 Click Next Item to accept the current Velocity High Limit value or enter a new value and click Next Item The default value for the above parameter 15 150 0 ft sec 46 m sec and 500 to 500 ft sec 150 to 150 m sec are acceptable values The E3 VELOCITY RANGE error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity exceeds the programmed Velocity High Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 7 Click Next Item to accept the current Acceleration value or enter a new value and click Next Item The default value for the above parameter is 15 0 ft sec 4 6 m sec and values from 0 to 100 ft sec 0 to 30 m sec are acceptable The E6 CYCLE SKIP error message appears when the calculated fluid velocity changes by more than the programmed ACCELERA
119. er the 77 Delay Tw value supplied by GE and press Enter If you have selected a special wetted transducer the program now goes to step 5 But if you have selected a clamp on transducer three more prompts appear d Enter the Wedge Angle of the transducer the angle of the ultrasonic transmission in degrees and press Enter e Enter the Wedge Temperature and press Enter f Enter the Wedge Soundspeed and press Enter DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 9 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 3 Entering Pipe Parameters cont 1 3 36 Pipe Material 4 Scroll to the appropriate Pipe Material from the supplied list For some materials shown in Table 6 the program 10 Steel displays additional selections At the desired choice press Enter Table 6 Pipe Material Choices Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Iron Ductile Iron Cast Iron Copper Aluminum no additional selection required no additional selection required Brass no additional selection required Copper Nickel 70 Cu 30 Ni 70 30 Copper Nickel 90 Cu 10 Ni 90 10 Copper Nickel Glass Pyrex Heavy Silicate Flint Light Borate Crown Plastic Nylon Polyethylene Polypropylene PVC Polyvinyl Chloride CPVC Acrylic Enter the soundspeed of the pipe material and press Enter If the soundspeed is unknown refer to the Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data manual 914 004 DigitalFlow XMT868i P
120. er to the appropriate chapters of this manual for detailed instructions on using the other features of the 8681 flow transmitter 42 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 2 Displaying Data Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 1 Introduction This chapter explains how to display measurement data using either of the available methods e LCD Display show data on the built in display e display data on a computer terminal using the optional PanaView software 2 2 Displaying Data with the LCD When equipped with the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the Model XMT868i may be programmed to display up to four variables in sequence In addition the contrast of the LCD may be adjusted for optimum viewing Proceed to the appropriate section for instructions 2 2 1 Adjusting LCD Contrast The LCD contrast may be adjusted through the Keypad Program to suit individual needs 1 Press Escape Enter Escape 2 Inthe Keypad Program window scroll to CNTRS and press Enter 3 Scroll to DARKN or LITEN and press Enter until the screen shows the desired contrast 4 When you have achieved the desired contrast scroll to STORE to retain the setting or to ABORT to leave the menu without changing the setting In either case the XMT868i returns to the Keypad Program 5 Then press Escape to return to the display screen DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 43 Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 2 2
121. eter exits the Comm Port submenu and returns to the Global PROGRAM prompt Note The 868 MODBUS communication settings chosen in the next four steps must match those of the MODBUS control system 134 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 6 0k Setting Up the Serial Port cont 4 Double click on the desired MODBUS Baud Rate from 2400 to 9600 IMPORTANT The MODBUS TCP interface requires a baud rate of 9600 5 Double click on the desired MODBUS Parity None Odd or Even 6 Double click on the desired MODBUS Stop Bits 1 or 2 7 Enter the desired MODBUS Address The meter exits the Comm port submenu and returns to the Global window Click Exit Page once to return to the Site Edit Menu and Close to exit the Site Edit Menu IMPORTANT You must reboot the 8681 to load the new settings Refer to the section Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS on the following page to retrieve data from the 8681 using MODBUS DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 135 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 601 gt Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS To request specific parameters from the XMT868i using the MODBUS the control system must access the appropriate register number as shown in Table 47 Only registers 1 84 are available with the 8681 for MODBUS communications Registers 508 512 are used by the XMT868i to store the M
122. ex Addr Description 3AVG Totals AVG T Digits Units Scaling decimal places Register 46 Size in Bytes 4 32 bit integer 2 16 bit integer 5AVG Totalizer Time 4 32 bit integer AVG Error Value 2 16 bit integer SSUP 4 32 bit integer SSDN SNDSP ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer 4 32 bit integer CH 1 Power Power u 4 IEEE 32 bit CH 1 Energy Energy u Register 62 4 32 bit integer CH 1 Energy Energy u Register 62 4 32 bit integer CH 1 4 Energy Digits none 0 2 16 bit integer CH 1 TempS F or C 2 4 32 bit integer CH 1 TempR F or C 2 4 32 bit integer 1 TS TR F or C 2 4 32 bit integer CH 1 DELTH Btu lb or J gm 2 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Power Power u 4 IEEE 32 bit CH 2 Energy Energy u Register 77 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Energy Energy u Register 77 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Energy Digits none 0 2 16 bit integer CH 2 TempS F or C 2 4 32 bit integer CH 2 TempR F or C 2 4 32 bit integer 2 TS TR F or C 4 32 bit integer CH 2 DELTH Btu lb or J gm 4 32 bit integer 5MODBUS baud rate none 2 16 bit integer 6MODBUS parity none 2 16 bit integer 7MODBUS stop bits none
123. ext page to enter Pipe parameters DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 103 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 3 Entering Pipe Parameters Enter the transducer and pipe parameters using the Pipe submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 54 on page 146 1 From the Channel menu highlight and double click on the Pipe Parameters option in the center pane 2 The first prompt asks for the Transducer Number Fora standard transducer double click on the Standard option in the center pane Then enter the number engraved on the transducer head in the right pane and click on Next Item Ifthere is no number engraved on the transducer head double click on the Special option enter an assigned number from 91 to 99 and click on Next Item IMPORTANT Special transducers which have no engraved number on the head are rarely used Examine the transducer head carefully for a number The menu now varies depending on your selection in step 2 Ifyou entered the number for a standard clamp on transducer proceed to the Pipe Material prompt in step 4 Ifyou entered the number for a standard wetted transducer proceed to the Pipe OD prompt in step 5 Ifyou entered the number for a special transducer proceed to step 3 below C 5 3a Special Transducers 3 For special transducers a The program first asks for the Wedge Type Double click on the appropriate transducer type
124. eypad Program provides access to the various programmable features of the Model 8681 Step by step programming instructions are presented in this chapter Refer to the appropriate section for a discussion of the following menu features e Channel ACTIV activate one or both channels and select the desired measurement method e Channel SYSTM enter the individual channel parameters e Channel PIPE enter the pipe parameters e Channel I O set up the inputs and outputs Channel SET UP set the signal limits response times and activating mass flow GLOBL SYSTM enter the system units GLOBL I O set up error handling option cards and display GLOBL COMM set the serial port and MODBUS parameters As a programming aid a complete set of menu maps for the PROG menu is included in Appendix A Menu Maps The specific figure numbers will be referenced throughout this chapter as required 1 2 Programming Methods You can use two methods for programming the 8681 flowmeter The keypad shown in Figure 1 on page 2 which permits direct communication with the 8681 IMPORTANT The XMT666i 5 keypad permits programming of the instrument through the glass faceplate without removing the cover Thus all programming procedures may be performed while the unit is installed in a hazardous area PanaView M a PC based software program that communicates with the 8681 using its RS232 RS485 serial Ethernet port
125. gure 6 This is XMT on Untitled IDM COM r Clock Instrument Clock Set Sune to Signal Read Signals Channell Totalizers Site Files Auto connect at startup Close Figure 6 Properties Window DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 51 Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 3 5a Reading Transducer Signals 3 To read a signal from the meter click on the Read Signals button If the meter is a multi channel instrument open the Channel drop down menu and click on the desired channel After a moment the Properties window appears similar to Figure 7 Signal Read Signals Channeli Plot Raw Upstream Clear Totalizers Site Files Auto connect at startup Figure 7 Active Signal Options 4 To select a different signal type open the signal menu at the right shown here with Raw Upstream highlighted and click on the desired signal 2 3 5b Plotting Transducer Signals To plot the selected signal click on Plot A graphical window opens as shown in Figure 8 Signal Graph Upstream Points 1024 Group 1 C 2 Show Points Clear Plot Figure 8 Signal Graph Window 52 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 2 Displaying Data Saving Transducer Signals To save the raw signal click on Save A window opens similar to Figure 9 Enter the
126. hannel System 5 Programming the Mass Flow ODU OBL soo iaa rad 7 1 5 2b Programming the Energy ERR IRL vant 8 1 3 3 Entering Pipe aacra oni toe ce aco P RACE bd dcl etc REOR deal das npo bd anc 9 9 1 3 30 LIES Pig tre LEER EE rasa taie 10 req A Ae 11 1 3 5 Path and Axial 11 1226 PIDE LINNA 11 VINGOWS hulu osos 12 1 3 30 Fluid Typera EMI Ld UM CAI DM UE 12 1 3 35 COn ection 13 15 31 NEMEC cc eset Feo E REUS P LO Reid iu eu 13 1 523 Entering Input Output Parameters e Sb 14 134g Zero CUNO M T 14 55 es 14 1 3 5 Enbehindg Parameters EE 15 13 50 Bib diets 16 18 1356 The INIT 18 18 19 1 3 5f The Factors ness 20 Wie Mass PO
127. id UP Transit Upstream ultrasonic signal transit time DN Transit Downstream ultrasonic signal transit time DeltaT Transit time difference between upstream and downstream signals Reynolds Current velocity reynolds number K RE K factor based on the Reynolds number Percentage of peak set to 50 by default Theta 3 Theta 3 is the angle between the ultrasonic beam and the normal to the pipe wall It is calculated from the measured transit time and clamp on parameters clamp ons only UP Signal Q Displays the signal quality for the upstream transducer DN Signal Q Displays the signal quality for the downstream transducer UP Amp Discrim Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the upstream transducer DN Amp Discrim Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the downstream transducer UP Peak Displays signal peaks for the upstream transducer DN Peak Displays signal peaks for the downstream transducer UP Norm Factor 126 Displays the normalization factor for the upstream transducer DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Table 44 Output Measurement Options cont Option Bar Choice DN Norm Factor Displays the normalization factor for the downstream transducer GEEL Displays the speed of sound in the transducer clamp on only
128. iewing PC Log Files After one or more PC log files have been created the logs may be viewed by using PanaView as follows 1 Youcan access PC logs in two ways From the New Meter Browser in PanaView expand the network tree and click on the PC Logs option If you have created one or more logs the tree will appear similar to Figure 22 Double click on the log name to open the log Or Pull down the Output menu see Figure 13 on page 61 and click on the Log Browser option Advance to the PC Logs dialog box as described in previous sections A screen similar to that shown in Figure 23 appears E Logs 1091 Logia new2 NewLog1 Sample Sample2 Untitled fa Untitled IDM Com 1 Figure 22 The Expanded PC Logs Option x Look in PC Logs Sample 2 Sample2 Untitled Create Delete Path Network My Logs Figure 23 Selecting a Log File from the Log Browser Notice that each of the log files in Figure 22 and Figure 23 has a traffic light icon next to its name These icons indicate the current status of the log as follows red light log has not run to its specified stop time but has been manually stopped green light log 15 currently running but is not yet complete 66 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 7 Viewing PC Logs cont 2 Inthe Log Browser after you highlight the
129. ight pane of the window DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 47 Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 3 3 The Text Display Output cont 5 Before actual data values can be displayed in the text pane activate one ofthe following data collection modes see Figure 3 on page 47 Click on the Get Once option button at the bottom of the right pane in the Text Display window The current value of the selected process parameter as specified in the PanaView network tree is displayed in the right pane of the Text Display window or Enteran interval in the text box at the bottom of the right pane in the Text Display window or check the Max Comm Rate box to collect readings as fast as the system allows 1 sec Then click on the Continuous option button to begin collecting data for display in the right pane of the Text Display window Note value entered in the Interval text box is overridden if the Max Comm Rate box is checked 6 Ifthe Continuous option was selected in Step 5 above click on the Stop option button which has replaced the original Continuous option button to terminate data collection The Text Display window may be left open while other tasks are performed or it may be closed by clicking on the lower X control button at the far right of the menu bar IMPORTANT Ifyou click on the upper X control button at the far right of the PanaView title bar you will exit PanaView completely 2 3 3a Displa
130. ime from 10 minutes to 24 hours Then go to step m PanaView indicates a given End Date Double click on OK to agree to the given day on Today to start the log that day or on Edit to change the starting date Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired Year then for the Month and finally for the Day For each parameter type the desired number in the right window or scroll to and click on the desired month and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters Scroll to and double click on the desired Increment from 5 seconds to 24 hours PanaView indicates that the log has been created and returns to the Log Edit Menu If an erroneous value has been entered PanaView displays a Log Creation Error message Otherwise the program indicates that the log has been created and returns to the Log Edit Menu 3 4 3 Checking Log Memory To check on the amount of log memory available double click on the Memory option in the Log Edit Menu The right window indicates the number of bytes available in both NVR and Flash memory 3 4 4 Stop Logging To manually terminate logging double click on the Stop Logging option in the Log Edit Menu PanaView displays the name of the currently active logs Double click on your choice and then click on Yes when the program asks if you wish to stop logging 60 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 5 Crea
131. in tabular format transducer signal array data in tabular format For detailed instructions on printing any of the data types listed above consult the PanaView User 5 Manual DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 69 Chapter 4 Printing Data content intended for this page 70 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 5 Clearing Data Chapter 5 Clearing Data 5 1 Introduction This chapter explains how to purge totalized measurements site data and or log files from the XMT868i s memory Note For detailed information on creating a log file see Chapter 3 Logging Data For detailed information on programming site data see Chapter 1 Programming Site Data IMPORTANT None of the clearing procedures described in this chapter can be undone Be very sure that the exact consequences of a selected option are thoroughly understood before proceeding 5 2 Clearing the XMT868i s Memory If the XMTS868i s available memory becomes nearly full it may be necessary to purge some or all of the existing data from memory before any additional data can be stored In order to accomplish this task proceed to the appropriate section for step by step instructions Note Depending on the current configuration of the XMT868i it may be possible to add additional memory by installing an option card in Slot 2 See Chapter 4 Parts Replacement of the Service Manual for details 5 2 1 Clearing Site Data This feature has no
132. indow 1 3 5h The Code Length Option Use this option to select the size of the transducer transmission signal This option is helpful when measuring flow in small pipes You can choose from the following selections AUTO The meter will automatically determine the code length short or long which is based on pipe size and transducer type SHORT is just few pulses with no code pattern built in In some cases the diameter of the pipe is so small that it does not give each transducer the necessary time to send a series of signals before receiving a series of signals SHORT is also a good selection for pipes made of materials such as PTFE which tend to blur the signal pattern LONG is a series of approximately a dozen pulses that have a distinctive binary pattern easily recognizable during auto correlation Complete the following steps to select the code length 1 From the ADVAN option menu scroll to CODEL and press Enter 2 Scroll to the desired Xmit Code Length and press Enter AUTO is the default After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the ADVAN window Press Escape three times to return to the Channel PROGRAM or four times to return to the Keypad Program DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 21 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 14 Entering Data the GLOBL Menu The GLOBL menu is used to enter information that 1s not specific to any of the individual channels Information progr
133. ing 116 Transmitter Clearing MO es ee qa hired ke 71 Displaying 43 LCD Setting UB a 44 Traverses 108 U User Program Channel 14 15 Global Menu 22 37 117 123 134 I O Submenu27 System Submenul118 Minimum 96 Status 4 99 E Su 1 V Averaging 18 in Pana VieW 113 Velocity High 16 111 Velocity L w Limit X S ews 16 111 Viewing LOS 222294259429 reru p 66 Volumetric Units in Channel 5 in Global Menu 119 PanaVIBW eddie rus IER ESI kua 100 W BU CINE NETT 163 Wedge Aag eaa durum e oer EE OE 9 104 Wedge Soundspeed 9 104 Wedge 9 104 Wedge TUBE eoo E BERE 9 ii Pana View HE OR 104 Windows I Sie eu bio 48 lu qe TP 48 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Index X Amit Gode Length 2 XMIT Sample Size 17 112 2 Zero Cutoff Value Entering i creu
134. ing the PIPE submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 29 on page 78 1 From the Channel PROGRAM menu scroll to the PIPE option and press Enter 2 The first prompt asks for the Transducer Number Fora standard transducer enter the number engraved on the transducer head in the right pane and press Enter fthere is no number engraved on the transducer head press the right arrow key to scroll to the Special option enter an assigned number from 91 to 99 and press Enter IMPORTANT Special transducers which have no engraved number on the head are rarely used Examine the transducer head carefully for a number The menu now varies depending on your selection in step 2 Ifyou entered the number for a standard clamp on transducer proceed to the Pipe Material prompt in step 4 Ifyou entered the number for a standard wetted transducer proceed to the Pipe OD prompt in step 5 Ifyou entered the number for a special transducer proceed to step 3 below 1 3 3a Special Transducers Note For special transducers GE will supply a transducer data sheet with programming information 3 For special transducers a The program first asks for the Wedge Type Press the appropriate transducer type Rayleigh clamp on shear clamp on or wetted Note GE will supply the information required for steps b through f with the transducers b Press the appropriate Frequency from 500 kHz to 5 MHz c Ent
135. into error AVE See Error Handling for Average Measurements below For a one channel meter after responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Global 1 0 prompt shown on the previous page For a two channel meter proceed to step 3 below Error Handling for Average Measurements AVE The 2PATH ERROR HANDLING option 15 intended for applications where two sets of transducers are installed in the same location in the same pipe to improve accuracy and the meter is operated in AVE mode With this function enabled the Model XMT868i performs error handling only if both channels are in error If this function is disabled error handling occurs when either channel goes into error 3 Double click Yes to enable Two path Error Handling or on No to disable this function Specific responses of the display and the totalizer to the two path error handling option available at the above prompt are listed in Table 42 Table 42 2 Path Error Response Options Display Response Totalizer Response Displays the average and CH2 regardless Outputs the average of CH1 and CH totals the error state of either channel regardless of the error state of either channel 1 If one channel is in error the other channel s value 1 If one channel is in error totalizing continues is displayed as the average 2 If both channels are in error totalizing stops 2 If both channels are in error the last average reading is
136. italFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 3 1 Displaying Data on a Computer Terminal cont Proceed directly to the appropriate section for instructions on either of the following output options Text Display output discussed below e Graphing output on page 49 Note For information on the Logging output see Chapter 3 Logging Data 2 3 2 The Text Display Output To collect data from the instrument and display it on a text screen complete the following steps 1 Complete Steps 1 3 on the previous page 2 Pull down the Output menu and click on the Display option see Figure 2 on page 46 Note The Text Display window that appears after Step 2 is actually stacked on top of any previously opened windows such as the Meter Browser window 3 Using the Window menu arrange the open windows in the desired format For this discussion Figure 3 shows the Text Display window in its maximized full screen size Text Display File Edt View Output Window Help Computei MELANCEL Untitled COM1 Model 6868 Ver GN3H Figure 3 Text Display Window Note Figure 3 has been compressed both vertically and horizontally for improved clarity 4 The left pane of the Text Display window contains the standard PanaView network tree Expand this tree as far as necessary and double click on the desired process parameter to display it in the r
137. its digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow display and press Enter DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 23 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 141b Totalizer Units 7 Scroll to the desired Totalizer Units for the totalized flow rate display listed in Table 11 and press Enter Table 11 Totalizer Units GAL Gallons Liters MGAL Mega gallons ML Megaliters ft 3 Cubic feet m 3 Cubic meters Mft 3 Mega cubic feet Mm 3z Mega cubic meters BBL Barrels BBL Barrels MBBL Mega barrels MBBL Mega barrels AC IN Acre inches AC FT Acre feet 8 Scroll to the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow display and press Enter The program now varies depending on whether you have activated Mass Flow see the Programming Manual for details or the Energy Option in one of the Channel PROGRAM options Ifyou have activated Mass Flow continue to step 1 on the next page Ifyou have activated the Energy Option but not Mass Flow skip to step 1 on page 1 30 Ifyou have activated neither option the XMT868i returns to the Global PROGRAM window Press Escape to return to the PROG menu 24 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 141c Programming Mass Flow Data 1 Scroll to the desired Mass Flow Units for flow rate display listed in Table 12
138. l alarms 2 Double click on Off to disable Output A and return to step 1 or on High Low or Fault to select the desired alarm type 3 Double click on for standard alarm operation or on Yes for Failsafe operation See Chapter 1 Installation of the Startup Guide for failsafe wiring instructions For a 1 Channel meter proceed to step 5 4 Double click on the desired Channel option See Table 45 for a description of the channel options available Table 45 Channel Options Channel 1 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 2 Add Channels 1 2 Subtract Channels CH1 CH2 Average Channels CH1 CH2 2 Note IfFAULT was selected as the alarm type the next two prompts do not appear You have completed entering data in this option 5 Double click on the desired Measurement Name Table 44 on page 126 provides a description of the available parameters Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the Global System menu earlier in this section 6 Enter a value for the Trigger Point of the alarm and click on Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Click Exit Page to proceed to another menu or option 130 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView Option Card Totalizer Outputs This type of output issues one pulse per selected volume of flow The meter produces a pulse each time the
139. l 1 CH2 Channel 2 H SUM CH1 CH2 DIF 1 2 CH1 CH2 2 4 For each channel select the desired Measurement Parameter as shown in Table 44 on page 126 Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the GLOBL SYSTM menu earlier in this section Also when differences in one channel s programming invalidate an output previously chosen for the other the measurement defaults to the nearest selectable item in the parameter list The previous two prompts repeat until all of the specified of LCD Parameters have been set up When all of the display parameters have been set up PanaView returns to the Global I O window Click Exit Page once to return to the Global O option twice to return to the Global PROGRAM option three times to return to the Site Edit Menu four times to exit the Site Edit Menu DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 133 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 6 0j Entering Communications Data The Model 8681 flowmeter is equipped with an RS232 or RS485 serial interface MODBUS RS485 MODBUS TCP Ethernet and Foundation Bus options are available When the MODBUS MODBUS TCP or Foundation Field Bus options are present the 8681 may also have the standard RS232 RS485 serial interface When the Ethernet option is present the RS232 RS485 serial interface is not present The serial port is used to transmit st
140. logged to date for the parameter currently highlighted on the Log Items tab Click on the Graph option button to display a graphical representation of the data logged to date 64 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 6 Viewing Meter Logs cont Note The graph is displayed in its own window which is opened on top of the Meter Log window For instructions on using the Graph Log window refer to the Graphing Output section in Chapter 2 of the PanaView User 5 Manual Remember that only two parameters per channel may be graphed and that the same two parameters must be graphed for each channel of a multi channel graph display When you have finished viewing the graph click on the Close option button to close the Graph window and leave the log running To review log details click on the Contents tab The window now appears similar to Figure 21 i PanaView Log file frmIDMP Wrapper XG5868i Y4AS STD 10 S File Edt View Output Window Help Ely Network Meter Log Heme Circular Start Time Humber of Records 342 Stop Time 3 27 BAM Interval Meter lime is 0 minutes behind displayed Sync clock to time Logttems Computer Meter Chennel Sensor Unit Date Time MELANCEL COMI 1 Velocity m s 4 11 2005 1 56 03 F 0 0000 MELANCEL COMI Volumetric 4 11 2005 1 56 03 0 0000 ME
141. low XMT868i Programming Manual 95 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 4 Entering the User Program With PanaView Note Be sure to record all the programming data entered in this chapter in Appendix B Data Records Programming of the Status System and Pipe submenus of the Channel menu and the Global System menu are required for basic operation of the Model 8681 Failure to accurately enter all of the necessary information will result in unreliable flow rate data Therefore be sure to complete at least the sections of this chapter pertaining to those three submenus Except for those three submenus it is not necessary to program the Model 8681 flowmeter in any particular order Therefore the sections of this chapter need not be completed in sequence Enter the user program as described below and proceed immediately to any section of interest To begin entering data into the XMT868i using PanaView 1 From the meter tree in the New Meter Browser see Figure 38 on page 95 click on the XMT entry The screen now appears similar to Figure 40 Meter Browser File Edit View Output Window Help Contents of Network M 24 Network Computer MELANCEL PC Logs E e Untitled IDM Com 1 User Tables Channel 1 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 2 Sum Difference Average Meter Logs gt Edit Functions Figure 40 Meter Tree with Edit Func
142. m CALIB M See Service Manual CONTRAST lt DARKN Reset Totals 4 yes See Figures 1 2 and 3 store asorr PEE SYSTM METER MESSAGE SYSTEM UNITS ENG 1 CHANNEL UNITS Meter Address BAUD RATE ERROR Error Handling 96 i 30 600 1200 2400 4800 2 CHANNEL UNITS OTHER VOLUMETRIC UNITS 2PATH ERROR HANDLING MODBUS Only English Metric MODBUS BAUD RATE E MODBUS PARITY mats xem qose caus Liters mam Mmaa MLiter D m3 m Beum meuo ws See Figure A 5 SLOTO SLOT1 9 Slot 0 Outputs am Au Ars afm AID J even VOL DECIMAL DIGITS DN d 9 1 TOTALIZER UNITS English MODBUS STOP BITS 2 BITS MODBUS ADDRES
143. mes is specified at this prompt The default value for the above parameter is 0 and values from 1000 to 1000 are acceptable 11 Click Next Item to accept the current of Peak value or enter a new value and click Next Item The percentage of peak used to calculate the transit times and Delta T 15 specified at this prompt The default value for the above parameter is 50 and values from 100 to 100 are acceptable Note This setting is a starting point for detecting the signal The meter will automatically adjust this value if the calculated transit time is unacceptable You can set the limits for this value using the MIN and MAX discussed on the next page 12 Double click on the desired XMIT Sample Size from 2 to 32 Both the upstream and downstream transducers transmit ultrasonic pulses in bursts which consist of a series of transmit pulses XMIT Sample Size determines how many bursts are sent in one direction before sending in the other direction The default value for the above parameter is 8 and values of 2 4 8 16 and 32 are acceptable 13 Click Next Item to accept the current of Errors value or enter a new value 0 to 16 and click Next Item Use this prompt to enter the number of errors the 8681 can record before it displays an error message The default value is 8 14 Click Next Item to accept the current Minimum Percent of Peak value or enter a new value and click Nex
144. meter returns to the I O option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 31 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 26 Setting Up Option Cards cont Option Card Analog Inputs Complete the following steps to set up the analog inputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 refer to Figure 32 on page 81 1 Scroll to the desired nput A B C or D and press Enter Note The setup of Input A is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the remaining inputs 2 Enter a Label of up to eight characters for input and press 3 Scroll to Off to disable Input A and return to step 1 or on Temp or Spec to designate it as a temperature or special input and press Enter If OFF was selected to disable input A the meter returns to the nput prompt in step 1 Scroll to another input or press Escape to move to another menu TEMP If TEMP was selected to set up input A as a live temperature input complete steps 4 and 5 below 4 Enter a temperature value for the Base low end of the analog input range and press Enter 5 Entera temperature value for the Full Scale high end of the analog input range and press Enter After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Press Escape to proceed to another menu or option SPEC If SPEC was selected to set up Input A as a live special input complete steps 6 through 10 below Enter a Name for input A and pre
145. mming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 8 Saving Site Data The 8681 holds setup parameters for a single internal site called Working Through PanaView users can store site file data in a PC and reload it into the XMT868i To save or reload site data using PanaView 1 In the New Meter Browser highlight the 8681 2 Right click on the highlighted XMT868i and select the Properties option as shown in Figure 47 PanaView Meter Browser File Edit View Output Window Help Contents of Network My Network 5 My Computer MELANCEL E PC Logs 7 Untitled 1 User Tables Channel 1 Channel 2 Sum Difference Properties Remove Disconnect Figure 47 Properties Option The window now appears similar to Figure 48 This is an XMT on Untitled IDM r Clock Instrument Clock Set Sunc to Signal Bead Signals Channel 1v Saye Clear Totalizers Site Files Auto connect at startup Figure 48 Properties Window DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 139 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 8 Saving Site Data cont 3 Click on the Site Files button The Site File Operations window shown in Figure 49 opens Site File Operations WORK Save Site To Meter Selected New Figure 49 Site File Operations Window C 8 1 Savi
146. n Card Analog Outputs Totalizer Outputs Frequency Outputs Alarm Relays Ce 5 5 Slot 1 Outputs Slot 1 Outputs Slot 1 Outputs Slot 1 Outputs 02 4 20m OFF TTLZR OFF FR LOW FAULT appears only for appears only for appears only for Channel 2 Channel meter Channel 2 Channel meter Failsafe Channel 2 Channel meter SUM DF AVE CH2 SUM DIF J AVE 5 SUM DIF AVE Measurement Name Measurement Name appears only for Measurement Name Channel 2 Channel meter TOTL MASS ENRG VEL VOLUM TOTL TIME TOTL TIME 50 DIF AVE PULSE ON TIME 55 55 ENRG ENRG Figure 57 GLOBAL 1 5 SLOT1 Menu ENRG Analog Inputs BAS
147. n Ethernet network with a dynamic address assignment mechanism DHCP first 1 Run Ethernet Device Discovery software and identify the XMT868i s current IP address 2 Open your Internet browser Internet Explorer Netscape or other and type the XMT8681 IP address in the Address box 3 The Connect ME Configuration and Management window opens Two text boxes ask for the user name and password a Inthe Username text box type root b Inthe Password text box type dbps 4 Atthe left of the window click on Network 5 Settings window opens In the text boxes for IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway type in the new information Click Apply The software applies the new address DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 93 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 3 Adding XMT868i To add the 8681 on the IDM configured communications port complete the following steps 1 Highlight the communication port to which the meter will be added by clicking on it and then open the Edit menu on the menu bar if the communication port is not highlighted first the New Meter option is not active in the Edit menu 2 Click on the New option in the Edit menu see Figure 36 PanaView Meter Browser File Edit View Output Window Help Cant Undo Meters on Comport Unt Gut Paste Properties Remove Figure
148. nal default settings are suitable for most applications Consult the factory before changing any of these parameters 1 From the Set Up option menu highlight and double click on Signal in the center pane 2 Click Next Item to accept the current Signal Low Limit value or enter a new value and click Next Item The default value for the above parameter is 20 and values from 20 to 100 are acceptable The E1 LOW SIGNAL error message appears when the signal strength falls below the programmed Signal Low Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 110 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 5a The Signal Option cont 3 Click Next Item to accept the current Corr Peak Limit value or enter a new value and click Next Item The default value for the above parameter is 100 and values from 0 to 500 are acceptable The 4 SIGNAL QUALITY error message appears when the signal quality falls below the programmed Cor Peak Limit value See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of error codes 4 Click Next Item to accept the current Soundspeed Limit value or enter a new value and click Next Item The default value for the above parameter is 20 and values from 1 to 50 are acceptable The E2 SOUNDSPEED error message appears when the calculated fluid soundspeed differs from the fluid soundspeed
149. name of the desired log file the following option buttons become available Start resumes logging if the log is currently stopped or Stop stops logging if the log is currently running Delete permanently deletes the log file Open opens the log in the PC Log window 3 Click on one of the option buttons listed in Step 2 above You can monitor the progress of an ongoing log in several ways e Click on the Log Items tab see Figure 21 on page 65 for a list of the parameters specified for logging e Click on the Contents tab see Figure 21 on page 65 for a list of all the data points logged to date for the parameter currently highlighted on the Log Items tab Click on the Graph option button to display a graphical representation of the data logged to date Note The graph is displayed in its own window which is opened on top of the PC Log window For instructions on using the Graph Log window refer to the Graphing Output section in Chapter 2 of the PanaView User 5 Manual Click on the Refresh option button to update the information shown on the Contents tab and in the Graph Log window Any data logged since the last use of the Refresh option button is added to the list and to the graph Remember that only two parameters per channel may be graphed and that the same two parameters must be graphed for each channel of a multi channel graph display When you have finished viewing the graph click on the Clos
150. ng Current Site Data to the Meter To save existing site data to the meter 1 Select the radio button for Selected and highlight an existing site in the left pane 2 Then click on the Save Site to Meter button A screen opens similar to Figure 50 Chart working sit Logs workingl sit PanaView 1 3 11 EXE ONLY PanaView 1 3 7 Exe Only fa gsite sit Desktop My Documents OS omputer File name Work1 s pen Files of type sie Files sit Figure 50 Site File Selection My Network 3 Highlight the desired site and click Open PanaView sends the site to the meter 140 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 8 2 Saving New Site Data to the XMT868i To save new site data to the meter 1 Select the radio button for New and click on the Save Site to Meter button 2 A window opens similar to Figure 51 Enter the desired name and click OK Save Site To Meter Enter new site name 5 chars max Cancel Figure 51 Site Name Entry Window 3 The Site File Selection window Figure 49 on page 140 opens Highlight a site file with the desired settings and click Open The site file becomes the Working site in the meter with the desired settings C 8 3 Saving a Site to the To save a site to the PC 1 Highlight the desired site in the left pane See Figure 49 on page 140
151. ng date Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired Year then for the Month and finally for the Day For each parameter type the desired number in the right window or scroll to and click on the desired month and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters PanaView indicates a given End Time Double click on OK to agree to the given time on Now to start the log immediately or on Timed to indicate a specific duration Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired Hour then for the Minute and finally for the Second For each parameter type the desired number in the right window and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters Ifyou select Timed PanaView asks for the Log Time duration Scroll to and double click on the desired length of time from 10 minutes to 24 hours Then go to step m PanaView indicates a given End Date Double click on OK to agree to the given day on 7oday to start the log that day or on Edit to change the starting date Ifyou select Edit PanaView asks first for the desired Year then for the Month and finally for the Day For each parameter type the desired number in the right window or scroll to and click on the desired month and click Next Item or simply click Next Item to step through the parameters Scroll to and double click on the desired Time Increment from 5 seconds to 24 hours Pana
152. nly registers 1 84 are available with the 8681 for MODBUS communications Registers 508 512 are used by the XMT868i to store the MODBUS parameters Table 21 MODBUS Registers MODBUS DPRHex Scaling Reg Addr Description decimal places Size in Bytes Clear Totalizers none 2 16 bit signed Velocity ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer Volumetric VOL U 4 IEEE 32 bit Totals TOT 1 Register 10 4 32 bit integer 1 Totals TOT U Register 10 4 32 bit integer Digits none 0 2 16 bit integer CH1 Totalizer Time sec 2 4 32 bit integer 2 1 Error Value none 0 2 16 bit integer CH 1 SSUP none 4 32 bit integer CH 1 SSDN none 4 32 bit integer CH 1 SNDSP ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Velocity ft s or m s 2 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Volumetric VOL U 4 IEEE 32 bit CH 2 Totals TOT U Register 28 4 32 bit integer CH 2 Totals TOT U Register 28 4 32 bit integer 2 st T Digits none 2 16 bit integer CH2 Totalizer Time sec 4 32 bit integer 2 2 Error Value none 2 16 bit integer CH 2 SSUP none 4 32 bit integer CH 2 SSDN none 4 32 bit integer CH 2 SNDSP ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer Velocity ft s or m s 4 32 bit integer 5AVG Volumetric VOL U 4 IEEE 32 bit 5AVG 4 Totals TOT U Register 46 4 32 bit integer 40 DigitalFlow XMT868i Progr
153. nstallation Auxiliary Equipment Local Safety Standards The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary equipment in accordance with local codes standards regulations or laws applicable to safety Working Area WARNING Auxiliary equipment may have both manual and automatic modes of operation As equipment can move suddenly and without warning do not enter the work cell of this equipment during automatic operation and do not enter the work envelope of this equipment during manual operation If you do serious injury can result WARNING Make sure that power to the auxiliary equipment is turned OFF and locked out before you perform maintenance procedures on the equipment Qualification of Personnel Make sure that all personnel have manufacturer approved training applicable to the auxiliary equipment Personal Safety Equipment Make sure that operators and maintenance personnel have all safety equipment applicable to the auxiliary equipment Examples include safety glasses protective headgear safety shoes etc Unauthorized Operation Make sure that unauthorized personnel cannot gain access to the operation of the equipment DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual iii Preface Environmental Compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive GE Measurement amp Control is an active participant in Europe s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE take back initiative directive
154. nute Cubic m min cubic meters minute Cubic ft hr cubic feet hour Cubic m hr cubic meters hour Cubic ft day cubic feet day Cubic m day cubic feet day Mega Cubic ft day millions cubic feet day Mega Cubic m day million cubic meters day Barrel sec Barrel sec Barrel min Barrel min Barrel hr Barrel hr Barrel day Barrel day Mega Barrel day million barrels day Mega Barrel day million barrels day Acre inch sec Acre inch min Acre inch hr Acre inch day Acre feet second Acre feet min Acre feet hr Acre feet day 100 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 2 Entering Data in the Channel System Option cont 6 Double click on the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow display 7 Double click on the desired Totalizer Units for the totalized flow rate display listed in Table 27 Table 27 Totalizer Units English Salons MegaGallons million gallons Megaliters million liters Cubic feet Cubic m MegaCubicFt million cubic feet MegaCubicm million cubic meters Barrels Barrels Megabarrels million barrels Megabarrels million barrels Acre inches Acre feet 8 Double click on the desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the totalized flow rate display The program now varies depending on whether you have activated MASS FLOW see the
155. of the intervals shown on the x axis click on the Zoom In control button to decrease the size of the intervals shown on the x axis Note The zoom buttons may be clicked multiple times to enhance the effect click on the Text Display tab to view the data being graphed in the text format described in the previous section When you have finished graphing your data click on the Stop control button which has replaced the original Plot Continuous control button For further information on setting up graph properties refer to Chapter 5 Displaying Data ofthe PanaView User 5 Manual 50 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 3 5 Displaying Transducer Signals Along with flow rate data PanaView enables 8681 users to read and plot transducer signals from the 8681 1 From the New Meter Browser highlight the 8681 2 Right click on the highlighted 8681 and click on the Properties option as shown in Figure 5 29 Network Computer MELANCEL Logs Stored on PC Logs i Meter Display Untitled IDM Com 1 User Interpolati 3 Meter Channel Meter Channel Meter Channel Meter Channel Difference Meter Channel Average Meter Logs Edit Functions Pm Properties Ch Ch Remove Su Disconnect Figure 5 Properties Option in the New Meter Browser The Properties window opens as shown in Fi
156. ooling system Scroll to Off On and press Enter 5 The next prompt asks for the Volumetric Units Scroll through the units from the list shown in Table 1 and press Enter when you reach the desired unit Note Refer to the SYSTM option of the GLOBL menu to choose between English and metric measurements Table 1 Available Volumetric Units English Volumetric Units Metric Volumetric Units A F D Acre feet per day DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 5 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 2 Entering Data in the Channel System Option cont 6 Scroll to the desired number of Vol Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in the volumetric flow display and press Enter 7 Scroll to the desired Totalizer Units for the totalized flow rate display listed in Table 2 and press Enter Table 2 Totalizer Units AGIN Acresnches 8 Scroll to desired number of Decimal Digits digits to the right of the decimal point in totalized flow rate display and press Enter The program now varies depending on whether you have activated Mass Flow see the Programming Manual for details or the Energy Option e Ifyou have activated Mass Flow continue to step 1 on the next page Ifyou have activated the Energy Option but not Mass Flow skip to step 1 on page 7 Ifyou have activated neither option the 8681 returns to the Channel PROGRAM window 6
157. ored data and displayed readings to a personal computer by connecting the meter s serial interface to the serial port of the PC In addition the Model 8681 can receive and execute remote commands using Pana View software using this link Use the Comm port submenu to set the communications port and MODBUS parameters While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 56 on page 148 C 6 0k Setting Up the Serial Port 1 To enter this submenu from the Global menu highlight and double click on the Comm port option in the center pane 2 Enter a Meter Address number between 1 and 254 and click Next Item The default number is 1 A meter address 15 only necessary for communication with the GE PanaView software See the PanaView User 5 Manual for more information IMPORTANT f the meter address or baud rate is changed communication with PanaView must be re established with the new address number 3 Double click on the desired Baud Rate from 300 to 19 200 IMPORTANT The Ethernet option requires that the meter 5 baud rate is set to the same rate as the Ethernet option The factory default is 9600 baud If a different baud rate is desired first change the meter 5 rate and then change the Ethernet 5 baud rate setting by using the Device Discovery utility If you have the RS485 MODBUS option or MODBUS TCP option proceed to step 4 below If you have the standard RS232 serial interface or optional Ethernet interface the m
158. ories minute MCALh Megacalories hour MCALd Megacalories day kW Kilowatt MW Megawatt 2 Scroll to the desired number of Power Decimal Digits and press Enter 3 Scroll to the desired 7otal Energy Units shown in Table 14 and press Enter Table 14 Available Total Energy Units kBTU Thousands of BTUs kCAL Kilocalories MMBTU Mega BTUs hour MCAL Megacalories kWHr Kilowatt hour kWHr Kilowatt hour TONS Tons 2000 LB MWHr Megawatt hour 4 Scroll to the desired number of Energy Decimal Digits and press Enter You have completed entering selections in this option The program returns to the Global PROGRAM menu 26 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 2 Setting Up Inputs and Outputs Set up the XMTS868i s inputs and outputs using submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 31 on page 80 and Figure 32 on page 81 Remember to record all programmed data in Appendix B Data Records The 1 0 submenu consists of the following options Error Handling program the meter s response during an error condition Options set up any option cards and the Slot 0 analog outputs e LCD set up the LCD display refer to Chapter 2 Displaying Data To enter the submenu 1 From the PROGRAM menu scroll to GLOBL and press Enter 2 Scroll to and press Enter Note this section Slot 1 appears
159. ort Senis UB uo cares exuere xu 37 Set Up osa ssa RA 15 Advanced Features Option 19 20 21 114 115 116 Default Setup 18 m Pana 110 Signal ODUON Suisse ei RPeTA FERAE ans 16 110 V Averaging 18 Setup Submenu Default Setup Options 65 64 4240 254 113 V Averaging 113 Signal 92 we wield 54 Reading in 52 D TIT DP 33 92 Signal Low Limit 16 110 159 Index Signal Option 16 110 Transit Time Values o RE Ros 110 Signal Strength Tables Entering in PanaView 114 Site Data Clearing codi reni 71 Site Data Saving to 141 Site Data Saving to 868 141 Site Edit Menu Global 22 117 Site File 140 Bile Clearing 142 Slot 0 Output Measurement Options 30 126 Setting Ups buy xS EE CAN 29 125 Slot 27 123 Soundspesd Limit 16 111 So ndspeed es a dae QR RR ERE E AP 19 Soundspeed Tables Entering in PanaView 114 Speci
160. ory as discussed above PC logs log files stored on your PC s hard drive page 61 To create or view logs of the above types proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 55 Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 4 Creating Meter Logs To create Figure 11 a new meter log complete the following steps 1 56 From the New Meter Browser in Pana View expand the network tree and open the Edit Functions option described on page C 6 of Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView The menu will appear similar to Figure 10 Meter Logs Functions SITE EDIT MENU 72 CALIBRATION TEST 72 PAUSE MEASUREMENT T LOG EDIT MENU 7 FILE MENU Figure 10 Edit Functions Menu for XMT868i with Logging Card Double click on the Log Edit Menu as shown in Figure 10 The window appears similar to Figure 11 i LOG EDIT MENU LOGGING Previous Item Create Error Log Nest Item Figure 11 The Log Edit Menu Window DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 4 1 Creating a Standard Meter Log 3 create a standard meter log complete the following steps a Double click on the Create Standard Log option The window now appears similar to Figure 12 iw LOG EDIT MENU LOGGING LOG LOCATION Previous Item Memory FLASH Stop Logaing Create Error Log Next Exit Page Figure 12 Log Lo
161. ox 62 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 5 Creating PC Logs cont 6 At the resulting PC Log window shown in Figure 18 place a check mark in the text box to create a circular log leave this box empty to create a linear log Log file MELANCEL Sample LOG Edt View Output Window Help E PCLog Ei My Computer MELANCEL 5 Untitled IDM Com 1 gm This an XMT im Circular Number of Records 47 005 MM SS Logtems Contents Meter Channel Sensor Node 1 2 REV Total Node 1 2 EnergyRate Node 1 2 Delta h Node 1 2 Incoher 2 Network My Computer MELANCEL Untitled Com 1 Monday August 30 2004 09 2253 0 PC Logs Running 9 Ens 0 Figure 18 The PC Log Window 7 Enter a sampling interval in the text box shown in Figure 18 Note Start Time and Stop Time cannot be specified for PC logs These options are inactive in the PC Log window 8 Expand the network tree as far as necessary and double click on the process parameter s to be logged As they are selected the parameters are listed in the lower right pane of PC Log window make sure that the Log Items tab in this pane 15 selected Note add all the channel parameters to a given log right click on the desired channel A pop up button Add Group to Log appears Click on th
162. plied as part of customer documentation The default TCP Port is 502 The default IP addressing for the XMT868i is DHCP dynamic If you need to assign a static IP address to the 8681 complete the following steps IMPORTANT 7o assign a static IP address the XMT868i must be connected to an Ethernet network with a dynamic address assignment mechanism DHCP first 1 Run Ruiping software and identify the XMT8681 s current IP address Note Ruiping e will return the found IP addresses as well as the MAC address 2 From a DOS command prompt type telnet ip address 10000 3 The Welcome to Net Works Configuration Utility opens Type in the login name and password a Login type root b Password type Netsilicon 4 Inthe Main Menu a Select IP Parameters 1 Enter the desired IP changes and return to the Main Menu b Select Enable DHCP Client 3 Select N 2 to disable then select 4 for Main Menu Atthe Main Menu select 4 for Quit Power cycle the 8681 1 turn the meter off and on to apply the changes Refer to the section Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS on page 40 to retrieve data from the 8681 using MODBUS DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 39 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 54 Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS To request specific parameters from the XMT868i using the MODBUS the control system must access the appropriate register number as shown in Table 21 O
163. ption continue to the next page 102 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 2b Programming the Energy Option 1 Double click on the desired Power Units listed in Table 29 Table 29 Available Power Units English Metric kBTU hr Thousands of BTUs hour KCALs Kilocalories second kWATT Kilowatt kCALh Kilocalories hour TONS Tons 2000 LB kCALd Kilocalories day MCals Megacalories second MCALm Megacalories minute MCALh Megacalories hour MCALd Megacalories day kW Kilowatt MW z Megawatt 2 Double click on the desired number of Power Decimal Digits 3 Double click on the desired Total Energy Units shown in Table 30 Table 30 Available Total Energy Units kBTU Thousands of BTUs kCalories Kilocalories MMBTU Millions of BTUs MCalories Megacalories kWATT Hr Kilowatt hour kWATT Hr Kilowatt hour TONS Tons 2000 LB MWATT Hr Megawatt hour 4 Double click on the desired number of Energy Decimal Digits 5 Double click to choose a Heating or Cooling System 6 The final prompt asks whether you want to conduct Flow Measurement at the point of Return where the liquid exits or of Supply where the liquid enters Double click on the appropriate choice You have completed entering data in the System option PanaView returns to the Channel PROGRAM menu shown in Figure 42 on page 97 Proceed to the n
164. put SET UP See Figure D 1 See Figure D 1 See Figure D 2 See Figure D 1 Sig V Averaging Default Setup Advanced Features RESPONSE TIME Press YES to Default SIGNAL LOW LIMIT d 1 2 5 10 13 YES Enter KV xx Table Multiple K Factors Mass Flow from Static Code Length COR PEAK LIMIT of KV SS pairs Activate Multi K Fact Mass from Static Dens Xmit Code Length Sig Strength or Soundspeed YES YES Automatic Short Code Long Code Kin Viscosity Fluid Density SOUNDSPEED LIMIT VELOCITY LOW LIMIT To choose between signal strength and soundspeed for kinematic Custom Type viscosity refer to Reynolds Correction VELOCITY HIGH LIMIT in Figure 0 1 Custom Velocity Custom Reyn of Errors Repeats for of pairs entered ACCELERATION LIMIT previously Enter in ascending order Min Peak Edit Table Figure 55 Channel X SETUP Menu Map AMP DISCRIM LOW YES Max Peak Enter of K Factors AMP DISCRIM HIGH Reynolds Velocity K Factor DELTA T OFFSET Repeat for the K Factors entered previously of
165. r to record all programmed data in Appendix B Data Records The submenu consists of the following options Error Handling program the meter s response during an error condition Options set up any option cards and the Slot 0 analog outputs Display set up the LCD display refer to Chapter 2 Displaying Data To enter submenu 1 Inthe Site Data Menu double click on the Global entry 2 Highlight and double click on the Input Output option in the center pane Note this section Slot 1 appears as an option only if a suitable option card is installed in Slot 1 C 60g Setting Up Error Handling This menu option lets you set how the 8681 will handle the outputs for measurements and average two path measurements during an error condition See Chapter 2 Error Codes in the Service Manual for a discussion of the built in error codes 1 From the Input Output option highlight and double click on the Error Handling option in the center pane 2 Double click on the desired Error Handling selection as shown in Table 40 below and Table 41 on page 124 a Ifyou selected Error Level in mA enter the 4 20 mA Error Level the number of milliamps the analog output will put out during a fault condition Enter a whole number between 0 and 22 and click Next Item See Table 40 below and Table 41 on page 124 for a description of the error handling options available and how the totalizers and display respond to them
166. ramming Using ParaVieWwM Wo UE RR Io DP PR 89 C 2 1 Preparing for Pond View Programming ausa dece di vob e rk pawns 89 2 2 Setting Up th Serial Communications sa tu UE eee WEE CHR ES E Re Md 90 C 2 3 Setting Up Ethernet comma uas a ea irets EROR Gad OE p UE RUM Etc or Rr mud 92 C 2 4 Modifying Ethernet sees qus Rp pO Go d RR OO d REG e ed 93 T Xe o TS LUI o ESI RIT I RE RR E E EE E A E 94 E tering the User Program WIth PanadVIGW eade bro E RET FREE 96 E tenng Deren e Channel MIU ecrit PETI A at oder eU 99 C 5 1 Selecting the Channel Measurement 99 6 5 2 Entering Data in the channel System Option sees EIU a 100 5 30 Programming the Mass PIBW cx opted X Sarai Rp ER Y ERU ER 102 5b Programming the Energy 2a i cox onu Sae NP 103 Entering Pipe Parameter idee dedii 104 uii Lee NH ER UE ibl d odas 104 C5 30Pipe Mtera 105 Pipe UD PDT 106 C 5 3d Path and Axial Lengths 106 PIP LINING a EE GEER AEREO 106 E 106 C5 309 Fluid TUB 107
167. ric VOL_U Ch2 Volumetric VOL_U Avg Volumetric VOL_U Ch1 Totals TOT_U Ch2 Totals TOT_U Avg Totals TOT_U Ch1 Totals TOT U Ch2 Totals TOT_U Avg Totals TOT_U Ch1 Tot Digits none Ch2 Tot Digits none Avg Tot Digits none Ch1 Totalizer Time seconds Ch2 Totalizer Time seconds Avg Totalizer Time seconds Ch1 Error Value none Ch2 Error Value none Avg Error Value none Ch1 SSUP none Ch2 SSUP none Avg SSUP none Ch1 SSDN none Ch2 SSDN none Avg SSDN none Chi SNDSP ft s or m s Ch2 SNDSP ft s or m s Avg SNDSP ft s or m s Ch1 Power POWER U Ch2 Power POWER U Ch1 Energy ENERGY U Ch2 Energy ENERGY_U Ch1 Energy ENERGY_U Ch2 Energy ENERGY_U Ch1 TempS Deg F or C Ch2 TempS Deg For C Ch1 TempR Deg F or C Ch2 TempR Deg F or C Ch1 TS TR Deg F or C Ch2 TS TR Deg F or Ch1 DELTH But lb J gm Ch2 DELTH But Ib J gm Metric or English units are determined by the XMT868i flowmeter setup programmed in the GLOBL menu SYSTM option Totalizer digits are available for informational purposes only Respective totals are automatically scaled by the Tot Digits value selected in the XMT868i flowmeter setup programmed in the Chx or GLOBL menu SYSTM option VOL U TOT U PoWER and ENERGY are determined by the units chosen for these measurements in the XMT868i flowmeter setup See Chapter 1 for parameter setup DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 151 Appendix E Foundation Fieldbus Communications
168. rogramming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 3c Pipe OD 5 select the appropriate Pipe OD unit type from the list shown in Table 7 scroll to the right side of the screen and use the up and down arrow keys to step through the list Press Enter Then enter the known pipe outside diameter or circumference on the left side and press Enter Obtain the required information by measuring either the pipe outside diameter OD or circumference at the transducer installation site The data may also be obtained from standard pipe size tables found in Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data 914 004 Table 7 Available Pipe OD Units English inch mm millimeters feet m meters in PI pipe circumference in inches mm PI pipe circumference in millimeters ft PI pipe circumference in feet m PI pipe circumference in meters 6 Enter the known Pipe Wall thickness in inches or mm in the right pane and press Enter If you are using clamp on transducers skip to step 9 on the next page 1 3 3d Path and Axial Lengths 7 To enter the Path Length a Use the gt arrow key to highlight the path length unit type at the right of the screen Then use the A and V arrow keys to scroll to the desired unit type inches or feet for English measurements or millimeters or meters for metric b Use the lt arrow key to return to the numeric entry on the left and enter the path length of the ultrasonic signal
169. rror handling occurs when either channel goes into error 3 Scroll to Yes to enable Two path Error Handling or on No to disable this function and press Enter Specific responses of the display and the totalizer to the two path error handling option available at the above prompt are listed in Table 17 Table 17 2 Path Error Response Options Display Response Totalizer Response Displays the average of CH1 and CH2 regardless Outputs the average of CH1 and CH2 totals of the error state of either channel regardless of the error state of either channel 1 If one channel is in error the other channel s 1 If one channel is in error totalizing continues value is displayed as the average 2 If both channels are in error totalizing stops 2 If both channels are in error the last average reading is held After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Global option 28 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 4 26 Setting Up Option Cards The Model 8681 has two built in analog outputs which are assigned to Slot 0 Also a variety of input output option cards may be installed in Slot 1 See Chapter 1 Installation ofthe Startup Guide for a complete description of the available option cards To access this submenu scroll to OPTN in the option To set up and or scale the inputs and outputs complete the following steps e Scroll to the desired
170. s on wiring the interface refer to Wiring the Serial Port the Startup Guide and to the document E A RS Serial Communications 916 054 You must also install PanaView as discussed in the PanaView User Manual 910 211 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 89 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 2 2 Setting Up the Serial Communications Port Use the steps below to establish PanaView communications with the 8681 1 Launch PanaView as discussed in Chapter 3 Initial Setup of PanaView User 5 Manual 2 Open the New Meter Browser window in the File menu and expand the network tree Then highlight the My Computer Name branch by clicking on it 3 Pull down the Edit menu by clicking on it in the menu bar 4 Click on the New menu option to select it and a submenu opens with two choices on it see Figure 33 PanaView Meter Browser File Edit View Output Window Help Can t Undo Comports of MELANCEL Gut 24 Paste Communications Port PC Log Figure 33 Edit Menu 90 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView 2 2 Setting Up the Serial Communications Port cont 5 Click on the Communications Port option to select it The Setup Communications screen appears similar to Figure 34 Setup Communications General Prototol
171. ss Enter Enter the Units of measurement for Input A and press Enter Enter a value for the Base low end of the analog input range and press Enter e SS Enter a value for the Full Scale high end of the analog input range and press Enter After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Press Escape to proceed to another menu or option 32 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Option Card RTD Inputs Option cards with RTD inputs have a temperature range of 148 to 6609 100 to 350 C Complete the following steps to set up the RTD inputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 refer to Figure 32 on page 81 1 Scroll to the desired B or D and press Enter Note The setup of RTD input is used here as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the 4 5 remaining RTD inputs Enter a Label of up to eight characters for Input A and press Enter Scroll to Off to disable Input A and return to step 1 or on Temp to enable Input A as a live temperature input and press Enter Enter a temperature value for the Base low end of the analog input range and press Enter Enter a temperature value for the Full high end of the analog input range and press Enter After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Press Escape to proceed to another menu or option DigitalFlow XMT868i Progr
172. st be KV lt 10 centistrokes and SS 2 62 The 8681 accepts 2 to 20 pairs Complete the following steps to enter KV and SS or soundspeed values 1 From the Advanced Features option menu highlight and double click on Enter KV xx Values in the center pane 2 Click Next Item to accept the current of KV SS Pairs or enter a new value 2 to 20 and click Next Item 3 Click Next Item to accept the current Sig Strength 01 value or enter a new value 50 0 to 85 0 and click Next Item Enter the signal strength values in ascending order 4 Click Next Item to accept the current Kinematic Viscosity value or enter a new value 0 050 to 500 and click Next Item Enter the kinematic viscosity values in descending order The Sig Strength and Kin Viscosity prompts repeat for each pair After entering all the pairs the meter returns to the Advanced Features option 114 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView The Multiple K Factors Option Use this option to enter a table of K factors K factors are used to create a curve for the flow range based on velocity or reynolds number that compensates for non linear flow rates The meter accepts from 2 to 20 pairs Complete the following steps to enter multiple K factors for velocity or reynolds values 1 From the Advanced Features option menu highlight and double click on Multiple K Factors in the center pane 2 Double click on
173. t Item Use this prompt to enter the minimum percent of peak that the XMT8681 can use to measure transit time The 8681 accepts values from 100 to 100 15 Click Next Item to accept the current Maximum Percent of Peak value or enter a new value and click Next Item Use this prompt to enter the maximum percent of peak that the 8681 can use to measure transit time The 8681 accepts values from 100 to 100 After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Set Up option window 112 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 5b The V Averaging Option Use this option to specify the number of readings that occur before the meter will respond to a step change in flow rate In general the smaller the number of readings the less steady the display will appear Complete the following steps to set the response time 1 From the Set Up option menu highlight and double click on V Averaging in the center pane 2 Double click on the desired Response Time from 1 to 60 sec For best results select the STATS statistics option as this increases the response time under steady flow conditions while still allowing a rapid response to changes in flow rate After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Set Up option window C 5 5c The Default Setup Option Use this option to initialize reset all of the parameters within the Set Up menu
174. t yet been implemented because the XMT868i currently has no capability to store site files in its own memory DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 71 Chapter 5 Clearing Data 5 2 2 Clearing Log Files To clear log files from the XMT8681 or from the PC s memory complete the following steps 1 From PanaView click on the Logging option in the Output menu Then click on the Log Browser option as shown in Figure 24 Pana iew File Edit View Output Window Help Graphing gt Text Display Logging Figure 24 Log Browser in the Logging Option 2 Double click on the computer name to move to the network level 3 Double click on PC Logs to access the stored PC logs or on the communication port name and the meter name to access the stored meter logs In either case the Log Browser appears similar to Figure 25 Browser 06 9 LOG Figure 25 Log Browser Window 4 Highlight the log you wish to delete and click on the Delete option button 72 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 5 Clearing Data 5 2 3 Clearing the Totalizers You can clear the XMT8681 s totalizers 1 e reset specified totalized flow rates to zero from either the LCD display or from PanaView To reset totals from the display complete the following steps 1 Press Escape Enter Escape 2 Inthe Keypad Program scroll to RESET and press Enter 3 The
175. te none 2 16 bit integer 6MODBUS parity none 2 16 bit integer 7MODBUS stop bits none 2 16 bit integer MODBUS meter addr none 2 16 bit integer RESERVED DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual none 41 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 14 5d Requesting Parameters Using MODBUS cont Notes 1 Clear Totalizers flag from the 8051 to clear totalizers in the 68332 memory 2 Error Value see table in 8681 manual for error codes 3 Average average of channel 1 and channel 2 if both channels out of error channel 1 value if channel 2 15 in error channel 2 value if channel 1 15 in error zero if both channels in error 4 Average Error Status 0 both in error 1 chan 2 in error 2 chan 1 in error 3 both ok 5 MODBUS baud rate 5 2400 6 4800 7 9600 6 MODBUS parity 0 none 1 odd 2 even 7 MODBUS stop bits 1 1 stop bit 2 2 stop bits 8 General Registers are written if corresponding functions are actuated by the user Registers for unactuated functions are initialized to zero at startup 1 5 Exiting the User Program After completing the COMM option the 8681 returns to the Global PROGRAM prompt Press Escape twice to return to the Keypad Program and a third time to return to the meter display Then proceed to Chapter 3 Operation of the Startup Guide for instructions on taking measurements or ref
176. ter to the CAS IN of the PID block 0 0 Function Block Application Loop Time 1 sec Stale Limit 1 2 gt Mus 8 ANALOG INPUT 1 000000003 AT AnalogOutput 00000560 OUT Bur OUT Alarms ffe BKCAL OUT Trends Be AV Alarms 2 Trends Be iy PidControl A 00000560 PID ANALOG INPUT 2 000000003 AI bu OUT OUT CASIN OUT Alarms D gt BKCAL Npp Alums PTRK IN D Trends VAL FF VAL GEFlow XGM 000000003 FLOW 00000 Apply Values Row 000900903 amp A 48 65 9 v Periodic Updates 2 sec Figure 62 Function Block Application 156 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Index A 111 Acceleration Limits vice wad ok ee we ea Hee wes 17 2 ERE EE OR e 4 ADVAN 18 Advanced Features Option 18 113 Code Length 21 116 KV xx Option 19 114 Mass Flow 21 116 Multiple Factors Option 20 115 Alarm Relays 34 130 Alarms Card Setting Up 34 130 Amp Discrim 17 112 Amp Dis rim LOW 17 111 Analog Inputs Card Setting Up 32 128 Analog Outputs
177. tering Input Output Parameters Enter the zero cutoff value and set up the temperature pressure and quality inputs using the Input Output submenu While programming these parameters refer to Figure 53 on page 145 IMPORTANT f an option card in Slot 1 fails to appear in this menu it may be turned OFF See the Global O Options section on page 123 for setup instructions 5 4 Zero Cutoff Value Near a zero flow rate the Model 8681 5 readings may fluctuate due to small offsets caused by thermal drift or similar factors To force a zero display reading when there is minimal flow enter a zero cutoff value as described in the following steps 1 From the Channel menu highlight and double click on the Input Output option in the center pane 2 The program asks for the Zero Enter a value from 0 to 1 ft sec 0 to 0 30 m sec for the zero cutoff and click Next Item The recommended setting 1 0 1 ft sec 0 03 m sec Proceed with one of the following Ifthe ENERGY OPTION is OFF the display now returns to the Channel menu Ifthe ENERGY OPTION is ON refer to Temperature Input below C 5 4b Temperature Input The Model 8681 can use either a fixed temperature value or a live temperature input to calculate energy Complete the following steps to configure this input Note The site data programmed in this chapter is automatically stored in the meter s non volatile RAM NVR If the power to the meter is disconn
178. ters letters numbers in a menu e lt and gt enable users to scroll to a specific option among choices in an option or to a character in a text entry Also if the 41 key is pressed when the cursor position underlined is at the first digit of the bottom LCD line the previous parameter 15 displayed and can be edited When you power up the 8681 the initial screen shows the model and software version GE XMT868i X3A STD The meter then starts to display measured parameters CH1 VEL E1 10 00 Ft s To enter the Keypad Program press the Escape key followed by the Enter key and the Escape key again Each successive key must be pressed within 10 seconds of the prior key The Keypad Program window appears KEYPAD PROGRAM PROG 41 Press Enter to begin programming in the Channel or Global menus IMPORTANT Jf the keypad has not been pressed for 10 minutes the XMT866i exits the Keypad Program and returns to displaying measurements The meter retains any configuration changes that were confirmed with the Enter key and restarts as if the operator had completed the programming cycle DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 3 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 Entering Data in the Channel Menu The Channel menu is used to enter data specific to each channel Refer to Figure 28 on page 77 and remember to record all programming data in Appendix B Data R
179. the 8681 can transmit flow data serially to a flow computer or SCADA using a Gould type RTU protocol Thus only the MODBUS function command 3 read multiple registers 6 write multiple registers is valid The XMT868i uses the following format for the data exchange The Send command initiated by the host flow computer or controller comes in the form time delimiter lt Addr gt lt 3 gt lt First Register MSB gt First Register LSB gt Register Count MSB gt Register Count LSB gt lt CRC Low gt lt CRC High gt time delimiter The Response initiated by host flow computer or controller comes in form time delimiter lt Addr gt lt 3 gt lt Byte count gt lt Data gt lt CRC Low gt lt CRC High gt time delimiter The format for the returned data types is Integer 16 bit Integer lt MSB gt lt LSB gt 1 Register 16 bit integer Integer 32 bit Integerl lt MSB gt lt LSB gt lt LSB gt lt LSB gt 2 Register 32 bit integer Floating Point FP lt EXP gt lt MAN gt lt MAN gt lt MAN gt 2 Registers 32 bit IEEE floating point number Use the steps below to configure MODBUS communications IMPORTANT The XMT868i MODBUS communications settings chosen in the next four steps must match those of the MODBUS control system 4 Scroll to the desired MODBUS Baud Rate and press Enter IMPORTANT The MODBUS TCP interface requires a baud rate of 9600 5 Scroll to the MODBUS Parity
180. ting PC Logs PC logs are created in a different menu from the meter logs described in the last section To create a new PC log 1 Open the Output menu see Figure 13 and click on the Logging option PanaView File Edit View Output Window Help Graphing gt Text Display Logging T Figure 13 Selections in the Logging Option You have two choices Click on the New PC Log option and proceed to step 5 or Click on the Log Browser option The dialog box shown in Figure 14 appears Log Browser B 356 1635 Figure 14 Computer Selection Note Ifno log files have yet been created or if a log file has not yet been selected from the list all of the option buttons except for Cancel in the Log Browser dialog box are unavailable 2 Double click on the computer name to advance to the dialog box shown in Figure 15 on page 62 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 61 Chapter 3 Logging Data 3 5 Creating PC Logs cont PC Logs 7 Comport Figure 15 Log Type Selection 3 Double click on PC Logs to advance to the dialog box shown in Figure 16 Browser El Figure 16 Create a PC Log 4 At the dialog box shown in Figure 16 click on the Create option button to create a new meter log 5 Enter log file name Sample in this case in the dialog box shown in Figure 17 Click on the OK option button Figure 17 Log Name Dialog B
181. tions Option Sum Difference Average 2 Expand the Edit Functions option The window now appears similar to that shown in Figure 41 on page 97 96 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 4 Entering the User Program With PanaView cont fi Panaview Meter Browser Edit View Output Window Help Contents of Network My Computer MELANCEL Untitled 1 THIS 15 XMT 8 35 Network Type 3 My Computer MELANCEL Logs Stored on Meter PC Logs i Meter Display Ei Untitled IDM Com 1 User Interpolation Tables Ei gg THIS IS AN XMT Meter Channel Channel 1 Meter Channel Channel 2 Meter Channel Sum Meter Channel Difference Meter Channel Average Meter Logs SITE EDIT MENU gt CALIBRATION TEST PAUSE MEASUREMENT Figure 41 Menus in the Edit Functions Option 3 To enter data into the user program double click on the Site Edit Menu The window appears similar to Figure 42 Note Fora 1 Channel XMT9668i the Channel 2 option does not appear im SITE EDIT MENU PROGRAM Channel PROGRAM Previous Item system Pipe parameters Input output SET UP Exit Page Figure 42 The Site Edit Menu Window 4 Toenter a particular menu Channel 1 Channel 2 or Global highlight and double click on the desired menu in the left pane For example clicking on Channel 1 in Figure 42 opens the list of options shown in the
182. tions require a live temperature input 6 Oneofthe following two prompts will appear depending on your selection in Step 3 If Fixed was chosen enter the known fixed process temperature and click Next Item The meter will only accept values from 328 to 1832 F 2009 to 1000 f Slot was chosen double click on the desired temperature input from A to D The program now returns to the Channel menu C 5 5 Entering Setup Parameters The signal limits and response times for the Model 8681 are specified using the Set Up submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 55 on page 147 This submenu includes four options e Signal set the parameters related to the transducer signal e VAveraging specify the response of the meter to step changes e Default Setup initialize all parameters to default values Advanced Features enable mass flow edit kinematic viscosity vs sound speed table activate K factors and select transmit code length To enter the Set Up submenu highlight and double click on the Set Up option in the center pane of the Channel menu Remember to record all programmed data in Appendix B Data Records 5 5 The Signal Option Use this option to set the limits for the incoming signal and other parameters affecting the transducer signal For example the programmed signal strength low limit may be used to determine the trigger point for an alarm CAUTION Sig
183. ture input 6 Oneofthe following two prompts will appear depending on your selection in Step 3 If Fixed was chosen enter the known fixed process temperature and press Enter The meter will only accept values from 328 to 1832 F 200 to 1000 If Slot was chosen scroll to the desired temperature input from to D and press Enter The program now returns to the Channel PROGRAM menu 1 3 5 Entering Setup Parameters The signal limits and response times for the Model 8681 are specified using the SET UP submenu While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 30 on page 79 This submenu includes four options SIGNL set the parameters related to the transducer signal e AVRG specify the response of the meter to step changes INIT initialize all parameters to default values ADVAN enable mass flow edit kinematic viscosity vs sound speed table activate factors and select transmit code length To enter the SET UP submenu scroll to the SET UP option in the Channel PROGRAM menu and press Enter Remember to record all programmed data in Appendix B Data Records DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 15 Chapter 1 Programming Site Data 1 3 5 Entering Setup Parameters cont 1 3 5a The SIGNL Option Use this option to set the limits for the incoming signal and other parameters affecting the transducer signal For example the programmed signal strength low limit m
184. ure Water and click on Next Item Mixture OTHER Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and click on OTHER Enter the Minimum Soundspeed and click Next Item on Next Item Then enter the Maximum Soundspeed and click on Next Item DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 107 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 3h Reynolds Correction 12 Double click on the appropriate choice to indicate whether you want Reynolds Correction If Off is selected enter the Calibration Factor and click on Next Item If Active is selected the program asks for KV Input Selection Double click on either Use KV SS Table Use KV C3 Soundspeed Table or Static Ifone of the table options is selected enter the Calibration Factor and click on Next Item If Static is selected enter the Kinematic Viscosity and click Next Item Then enter the Calibration Factor and click Next Item Then proceed to one of the following sections For wetted transducers the program returns to the Channel menu You have completed entering pipe parameters For clamp on transducers proceed to step 13 5 31 Number of Traverses 13 Double click on the desired Number of Traverses from 1 to 5 14 Enter the value for the Transducer Spacing and click on Next Item You have completed entering pipe parameters 108 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 4 En
185. us Item Yes Next Item AXIAL LENGTH L 13 5 inches PATH LENGTH P 16 inches PIPE WALL 0 25 inches PIPE OD 1 5 inches TRANSDUCER NUMBER 71 Standard Figure 44 Site Edit Menu with Current Settings 6 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 New Meter Browser Proceed to the following sections to enter data in the Channel or Global menus 98 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 Entering Data in the Channel Menu The Channel menu is used to enter data specific to each channel See Figure 53 on page 145 Figure 54 on page 146 and Figure 55 on page 147 and remember to record all programming data in Appendix B Data Records Note this manual only the programming of Channel 1 will be described To program Channel 2 of a 2 Channel meter simply repeat the same procedures presented for Channel 1 C 5 1 Selecting the Channel Measurement Method The Status submenu permits selection of the desired measurement method l Inthe Site Data Menu double click on the desired channel 2 Highlight and double click on the Status option in the center pane The window now appears similar to Figure 45 im SITE EDIT MENU Channel status Disabled Pre
186. value for the Trigger Point of the alarm and press Enter After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to step 1 Press Escape to proceed to another menu or option 34 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 1 Programming Site Data Option Card Totalizer Outputs This type of output issues one pulse per selected volume of flow The meter produces a pulse each time the programmed amount of flow passes through the pipe Complete the following steps to set up the totalizer outputs of an option card installed in Slot 1 1 Scroll to the desired Output A B C or D and press Enter Note The set up of output is used as an example Identical procedures would be used to set up the other outputs 2 Scroll to Off to disable Output A and return to step 1 or on TTLZR to set up Output A as totalizer output Press Enter For a 1 Channel meter skip to step 4 3 Scroll to the desired Channel option and press Enter See Table 20 on page 34 for a description of the channel options available at the above prompt 4 Scroll to the desired Measurement Name and press Enter Table 19 on page 30 provides a description of the available parameters Note The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those selected in the GLOBL SYSTM menu earlier in this section 5 Enter a value between 50 usec and 500 000 usec for Min Pulse On Time the frequency of the totalizer pulses and press Enter Note
187. vanced Features option menu highlight and double click on Massflow from Static in the center pane 2 Double click on Yes to activate Mass from Static or on No to disable this option a Ifyou select Yes enter the Fluid Density 0 062 to 624 220 and click Next Item After responding to the above prompt the meter returns to the Advanced Features window The Code Length Option Use this option to select the size of the transducer transmission signal This option is helpful when measuring flow in small pipes You can choose from the following selections AUTOMATIC The meter will automatically determine the code length short or long which is based on pipe size and transducer type SHORT CODE is just few pulses with no code pattern built in In some cases the diameter of the pipe 1s so small that it does not give each transducer the necessary time to send a series of signals before receiving a series of signals SHORT is also a good selection for pipes made of materials such as PTFE which tend to blur the signal pattern LONG CODE is a series of approximately a dozen pulses that have a distinctive binary pattern easily recognizable during auto correlation Complete the following steps to select the code length 1 From the Advanced Features option menu highlight and double click on Code Length in the center pane 2 Double click on the desired Xmit Code Length AUTO 1s the default After responding to the above prompt th
188. vious Item Channel PROGRAM status Figure 45 The Status Option in the Channel Menu Exit Page 3 Double click on the desired option PanaView returns to the Channel menu shown in Figure 42 on page 97 Proceed to the System option DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual 99 Appendix C Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView C 5 2 Entering Data in the Channel System Option 1 From the Channel menu highlight and double click on the System option in the center pane 2 The first prompt asks for the Channel Label Enter the desired label in any numeric or text combination up to three characters in the right pane and click Next Item 3 The next prompt asks for the Channel Message Enter the desired text and click Next Item 4 The program now asks if you want the Energy Option which enables flow measurement in a heating or cooling system Double click on Offor On 5 The next prompt asks for the Volumetric Units Scroll through the available units from the list shown in Table 26 and double click on the desired units Note Refer to the System option of the Global menu to choose between English or metric measurements Table 26 Available Volumetric Units Liter sec Gal min Liter min Gal hr Liter hr Mega Gal day MegaLiter day million liters day Cubic ft sec cubic feet second Cubic m sec cubic meters second Cubic ft min cubic feet mi
189. x E 14 1 109 DigitalFlow 868 Programming Manual 161 Index 162 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Warranty Warranty Each instrument manufactured by GE Sensing is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship Liability under this warranty is limited to restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument at the sole discretion of GE Sensing Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was defective the warranty period 15 year from delivery for electronic or mechanical failures one year from delivery for sensor shelf life If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was damaged by misuse improper installation the use of unauthorized replacement parts or operating conditions outside the guidelines specified by GE Sensing the repairs are not covered under this warranty The warranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties whether statutory express or implied including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade Return Policy If a GE Sensing instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE Sensing giving full
190. ying Data with the LCD Ran 43 2 21 Adjusting LED COMTAS P 43 T Cv 44 23 Displaying Cate oe Computer OS 46 2 5 1 Preparing tor Panavisw ProgramMiNG 255552555 46 47 2 3 3 The Text Display Output 48 2 3 5 Displaying Multiple Process Parameters 48 25 00 Displaying Multiple Text WINDOWS 4 CER donc dom d dU Aso p UH RR se Pp UR 49 49 P 49 2540 GORING DUNG 50 23 5 Displaying Transducer c Gomis 51 2 3 50 Reading Transducer SIGNGIS ER REDE M RERUM IDEO E NERA EEEN 52 S seccarsi RARE lene eg pur 52 ford 53 Chapter 3 Logging Data MEA TIT 55 25 togging 55 33 Logging USING PaNOVIEW A dob bor E Pe P PA 55 34 Creating Meter
191. ying Multiple Process Parameters The procedure for displaying a single process parameter in a text screen may be repeated to simultaneously display multiple process parameters To do so proceed as follows 1 Display the first process parameter in a text screen as described in the previous section 2 Repeat Step 1 for any desired additional process parameters by double clicking on them in the PanaView network tree PanaView automatically tiles the multiple text screens in the right pane of the Text Display window 3 Asinany standard Windows application the multiple text screens may be resized by dragging their borders Also the individual panes within a parameter s text screen may be resized by dragging the borders within that text screen 4 Toclose an open text screen right click anywhere within that screen except in the title bar or the error section and click on the Remove option that pops up in the context menu Note After resizing or removing any of the multiple text screens the default tiled layout may be restored by opening the Window menu see the PanaView User s Manual and clicking on the Tile Output Displays option 48 DigitalFlow XMT868i Programming Manual Chapter 2 Displaying Data 2 3 36 Displaying Multiple Text Windows The procedures for displaying one or more process parameters in a single Text Display window may be repeated to open multiple Text Display windows To do so proceed as follows

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