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Sensing & Inspection Technologies

DigitalFlow™ DF868

Panametrics Multipurpose Ultrasonic Liquid Flowmeter

Programming Manual (2-Channel)

910-176P2D1

March 2008

The DigitalFlow DF868 is a GE Panametrics product. GE Panametrics has joined other GE high-technology

businesses under a new name—GE Sensing & Inspection Technology.

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Chapter 1 : Programming Site Data9
Introduction9
Using the Keypad10
Obtaining On-Line Help14
Using the Console Control Keys15
- Adjusting the Alarm Volume15
- Using the Stopwatch Totalizer15
- Adjusting the Brightness15
- Adjusting the Contrast15
Entering Programming Mode16
Entering Channel Data17
- Activating a Channel17
- Entering System Data for a Channel19
- Entering Pipe Data24
- Setting up Inputs/Outputs30
- Entering Setup Data33
Entering Global Data46
- Setting the Clock47
- Setting the Date47
- Setting the Time47
- Entering Global System Data49
- Setting up Global Inputs/Outputs53
- Setting up Serial Communications62
- MODBUS (RS485) Parameters63
- MODBUS/TCP Parameters63
- MODBUS Register Map64
- Entering KV Vs. SS Tables68
- Activating Security71
- Saving Site Data73
- Recalling Site Data74
Chapter 2 : Displaying Data77
Introduction77
The BIG Submenu78
The DUAL Submenu79
The GRAPH Submenu80
- Setting up the GRAPH Format80
- Using the GRAPH Format81
The LOG Submenu83
- Entering the LOG Submenu83
- Numeric Format84
- Graphical Format85
Displaying the Transducer Signal87
Setting the LCD Backlight90
Chapter 3 : Logging Data93
Introduction93
Creating a Standard Log94
- Log Type96
- STARTTIME Prompt96
- START DATE Prompt96
- END TIME Prompt97
- END DATE Prompt97
- DURATION Prompt97
- LOG TIME Prompt97
- TIME INCREMENT Prompt98
Checking the Memory99
Stopping a Log100
Creating an ERROR Log101
- Log Type103
- STARTTIME Prompt103
- START DATE Prompt103
Chapter 4 : Printing Data107
Introduction107
Setting up a Printer108
Print Live Data109
- Numeric Format109
- Graphical Format111
Printing Logs112
- Numeric Format113
- Graphical Format113
Print Site File114
Stop Printing115
Chapter 5 : Clearing Data118
Introduction118
Clearing Totalized Data119
Deleting Site Files119
Deleting Log Files120
Chapter 6 : Serial Communications123
- Introduction123
- Checking the DF868 Baud Rate124
- Setting up the Terminal Software124
- The Optional RS485 Serial Interface125
- Setting up an Ethernet Connection130
- Setting up a MODBUS/TCP Connection131
Appendix A: Menu Maps133
Appendix B: Data Records143
- Option Cards Installed144
- Initial Setup Data145
Appendix C: Programming with Panaview151
Introduction151
Wiring the RS232 Interface151
Wiring the Ethernet Interface151
- Setting up the Communications Port152
Setting up the Communications Port153
- Setting up Ethernet Communications154
- Adding the DF868155
Adding the DF868156
- Editing Meter Properties157
Editing Meter Properties158
- Setting the Meter Clock159
- Reading Transducer Signals160
- Clearing Totalizers161
- Plotting Transducer Signals161
- Saving Transducer Signals161
- Handling Site Files162
- Changing Meter Settings165
Changing Meter Settings166
Appendix D: Foundation Fieldbus Communications171
Optional Measurements171
Configuration Utility Setup172
- Selecting the Desired Measurements172
Selecting the Desired Measurements173
Selecting Units for AI Blocks174
Resetting Instrument Totalizers175
Function Block Application176

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