GE DigitalFlow DF868 User Manual

Programming Site Data 1-49
March 2008
Setting Up Alarms Complete the following steps to set up the three alarm relays of an
option card installed in Slot x:
1. Press
[F1]-[F3] to set up alarm relays A, B, or C, respectively.
Note: The set up of alarm A is used as an example. Identical
procedures would be used to set up the other alarms.
2. Press
[F1]=OFF to disable Alarm A and return to the previous
prompt, or press
[F2]=HIGH, [F3]=LOW, [F4]=FAULT to specify Alarm
A as the type indicated.
3. Press
[F1] for standard operation or [F2] for Failsafe operation. See
Chapter 1, Installation, of the Startup Guide for wiring
instructions for each mode.
4. Use the [←] and [→] and
[F1]-[F4] keys to select a Channel option
for the data source, as shown in Table 1-20 on page 1-47.
5. The program now varies, depending on your selection in step 2.
• If you selected FAULT as the alarm type, press [F1]-[F3] to select
the type of error (flow, non-flow, or both) you wish to trigger the
alarm.
Note: If you have enabled the Energy Option, the DF868 treats the
E8 and E9 errors (supply and return temperature) as flow
errors.
• If you selected HIGH or LOW:
a. Use the [←] and [→] and
[F1]-[F4] keys to specify the desired
Output Measurement parameter. See Table 1-21 on page 1-47
for a description of the available options.
Note: The measurement units that appear in these prompts are those
selected in the GLOBL-SYSTM menu earlier in this chapter.
b. Enter a value for the trigger point of the alarm and press
[ENT].
c. Press
[F1]-[F3] to set up another alarm or press [EXIT] to select
another slot for set up.

GE DigitalFlow DF868 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	DigitalFlow DF868
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Programming Site Data

Entering Programming Mode

Steps to access and navigate the device's programming mode.

Entering Channel-Specific Data

Procedures for configuring parameters unique to each measurement channel.

Entering Global System Data

Configuration of system-wide parameters applicable to all channels.

Saving Site Data Configuration

Guidance on storing the current configuration settings as a site file.

Recalling Saved Site Data

Instructions on how to retrieve and activate previously saved site configuration data.

Chapter 2: Displaying Data

Displaying Transducer Signal Data

Guidance on graphically displaying various transducer signals against time.

Chapter 3: Logging Data

Creating a Standard Log File

Steps to create and configure standard data logging files with parameters.

Stopping an Active Log Process

Instructions on how to terminate an active data logging process.

Creating an Error Log

Guidance on creating log files specifically for recording error conditions.

Chapter 4: Printing Data

Setting Up the Printer Connection

Steps for connecting and configuring a printer for use with the device.

Chapter 5: Clearing Data

Clearing Totalized Measurement Values

Procedure to reset totalized measurement values and the stopwatch.

Deleting Site Parameter Files

Instructions for removing saved site parameter files from memory.

Deleting Log Files

Chapter 6: Serial Communications

Wiring the RS232 Interface

Details on wiring the RS232 serial interface for PC connectivity.

Checking DF868 Baud Rate Settings

Optional RS485 Serial Interface

Setting Up Ethernet Connection

Instructions for establishing an Ethernet connection for network communication.

Appendix B: Data Records

Initial Setup Data Recording

Template for recording initial device setup parameters during installation.

Appendix C: Programming with PanaView

Setting Up Communications Port in PanaView

Adding the DF868 Device in PanaView

Editing DF868 Meter Properties via PanaView

Guidance on editing device properties like clock and signals using PanaView.

Changing Meter Settings Remotely with PanaView

Instructions for changing device settings remotely using the PanaView software.

Appendix D: Foundation Fieldbus Communications

Configuration Utility Setup for Fieldbus

Selecting Desired Measurements for AI Blocks

Procedure for selecting specific measurements for Analog Input (AI) blocks.

Selecting Units for AI Blocks

Function Block Application in Fieldbus