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GE DigitalFlow XGM868i User Manual

GE DigitalFlow XGM868i
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GE
Measurement & Control Flow
910-197U Rev. F1
February 2016
DigitalFlow™ XGM868i
General-Purpose Gas Flow Transmitter (1 & 2 Channel)
Startup Guide

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GE DigitalFlow XGM868i Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelDigitalFlow XGM868i
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Information Paragraphs

Defines types of notes: regular, important, and cautionary.

Safety Issues and Precautions

Covers general safety, auxiliary equipment safety, and working area hazards.

Personnel and Environmental Requirements

Details on qualified personnel, safety equipment, and environmental compliance.

Chapter 1: Installation Guide

Introduction and Unpacking

Overview of installation and steps for unpacking the system.

Site Considerations for Installation

Guidelines for selecting optimal locations for flowcell and enclosure.

Electronics Enclosure and Flowcell Location

Positioning the enclosure and flowcell for access and safety compliance.

Transducer Placement and Cable Routing

Optimal placement for transducers and routing cables to avoid interference.

Flowcell and Transmitter Installation

Mounting the flowcell and installing temperature/pressure transmitters.

Mounting the Electronics Enclosure

Securing the weather-resistant enclosure using provided mounting bosses.

Making Electrical Connections

Detailed steps for wiring power, transducers, serial ports, and option cards.

Wiring Line Power and Transducers

Connecting the unit to power and connecting CH1/CH2 transducers.

Wiring Serial Ports and Analog Outputs

Connecting for PC communication and wiring analog outputs.

Wiring Option Cards

Connecting various functional option cards like Alarms, RTD, MODBUS.

Chapter 2: Initial Setup and Configuration

Introduction and Programming Methods

Overview of setup and available methods for configuration.

XGM868i Enclosure Keypad Operation

Navigating menus and entering data using the magnetic keypad.

Global Menu Setup

Configuring system-wide parameters like units and pressure.

Selecting Volumetric, Totalizer, and Mass Flow Units

Choosing units for flow rate, time, and totalization displays.

Activating Measurement Channels

Enabling measurement channels and selecting Skan/Measure techniques.

Channel-Specific Data and Parameters

Entering channel labels, messages, units, and transducer/pipe data.

Transducer and Pipe Parameter Entry

Inputting transducer numbers, frequencies, and pipe dimensions.

Chapter 3: Operating the XGM868i

Introduction to Operation

Overview of powering up and taking measurements.

Powering Up the Device

Energizing the unit and initiating the startup sequence.

Understanding and Configuring the LCD Display

Interpreting and customizing displayed parameters on the LCD.

Using the PanaView Display Interface

Connecting and viewing data via PanaView software.

Displaying Multiple Parameters in PanaView

Arranging and viewing multiple data screens simultaneously.

Taking Measurements

Procedures for obtaining flow rate data from the device.

Pausing Measurement Operation

Temporarily stopping measurements without powering down the unit.

Chapter 4: Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Hardware configuration, environmental limits, and physical dimensions.

Performance and Accuracy

Velocity accuracy, range, rangeability, and repeatability.

Electrical and Communication Specifications

Power supply, consumption, digital ports, and analog outputs.

Optional Input/Output Card Specifications

Details on available analog inputs, RTD inputs, and other option cards.

Flow Transducer Specifications

Type, temperature range, pressure range, materials, and cable details.

Flowcell Specifications

Process connections, transducer connections, and pipe size/materials.

Appendix A: CE Mark Compliance

CE Mark Compliance Introduction

Requirements for CE Mark compliance for specific countries.

CE Mark Wiring Requirements

Specific cable types and grounding for CE compliance.

Appendix B: Data Recording

Available Option Card Configurations

Table listing available option cards and their functions.

Option Cards Installed Record

Table to document installed option cards and setup.

Setup Data Recording Template

Template for recording all configured system and channel parameters.

Appendix C: Measuring P and L Dimensions

Introduction to P and L Measurement

Importance of path (P) and axial (L) dimensions for accuracy.

Procedure for Measuring P and L

Methods for measuring P and L directly or calculating them.

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