Chapter 4. Printing data
4.1 Introduction
The model GF868 flowmeter has the capability to print
any of the data stored in its memory via the built-in RS232
communications port. In order to use the function, the RS232
port must be connected to a printer with a serial port input.
A printer with a parallel port input may be used with a
third-party serial-to-parallel adapter.
NOTE:
See chapter 1, installation, of the startup guide for
instructions on wiring the RS232 port. For additional
information, refer to chapter 6, serial communications.
After connecting the model GF868 to a printer, the print
menu is used to print live or logged data in either numeric
or graphical format. In addition, any site files stored in
memory may be printed. The print menu is divided into
the following submenus:
• DATA - use to print live data in numeric or graphical
format
• LOG - use to print a log file in numeric or graphical format
• PROG - use to print a site file
• STOP - use to terminate any active print jobs
• PRNTR - use to specify the printer currently connected
• SGNLS - use to print transducer signal array data
• RTDs - use to send the numeric point value of a connected
RTD device to the RS232 port.
For purposes of this discussion it is assumed that the left
pane of the data display screen is active. If the right pane
of the data display screen is active, all of the instructions
remain the same, except that any references to the [F1]-[F4]
keys should be replaced by the [F5]-[F8] keys.
Refer to figure 16 in Appendix A, menu maps, and proceed to
the desired section for detailed instructions. As an additional
aid, the relevant portion of the full menu map is reproduced
in each section of this chapter. Any submenu may be
followed in the sequence shown or the [] and [] keys
may be used to scroll through the prompts.
NOTE:
If a printer has not yet been set up, the instructions in
“The PRNTR submenu” must be completed before
proceeding to any of the other submenus.
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