GE DigitalFlow DF868 User Manual

March 2008
1-52 Programming Site Data
Setting Up the Analog Inputs Complete the following steps to set up the two 4-20 mA analog inputs
of an option card installed in
Slot x:
Note: For information on programming cards with RTD inputs, see
the next page.
1. Press
[F1] to set up input A or [F2] to set up input B.
Note: The set up of input A is used as an example in this manual.
Identical procedures would be used to set up input B.
2. Enter a Label of up to eight characters for input A and press
[ENT].
3. Press
[F1]=OFF to disable input A and return to the previous
prompt, or press
[F2]=TEMP or [F3]=SPEC to designate the Input
Measurement as a temperature or special input, respectively.
• If you select TEMP, skip to step 6 below.
• If you select OTHER, complete the following steps.
4. Enter an Input Name and press [ENT].
5. Enter a Unit of measurement for input A and press
[ENT].
6. Enter a value for the Base (low end) of the chosen input range and
press
[ENT].
7. Enter a value for the Full Scale (high) end of the chosen input
range and press
[ENT].
8. Press
[F1]-[F2] to set up another input or press [EXIT] to select
another slot for setup.
For instructions on setting up additional inputs and/or outputs
proceed to the appropriate section. Otherwise, press
[EXIT] twice to
return to the
Global Program prompt.

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