Panametrics DigitalFlow XMT868i User Manual

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Flow
910-171P
August 2021
DigitalFlow™ XMT868i
Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter for Liquids
(1 & 2-Channel)
Programming Manual

Panametrics DigitalFlow XMT868i Specifications

General

Measurement Principle	Transit-time
Repeatability	±0.2% of reading
Communication Protocol	Modbus, HART
Measurement Type	Flow
Flow Velocity Range	-12 to 12 m/s
Flow Rate Range	Depends on pipe size
Pipe Size Range	12 to 4000 mm
Fluid Types	Liquids
Temperature Range	-40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F)
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Power Supply	100 to 240 VAC, 24 VDC
Outputs	4-20 mA
Digital Interfaces	RS-485
Enclosure Rating	NEMA 4X/IP66
Display	LCD
Certifications	ATEX, FM, CSA

Summary

Chapter 1. Programming Site Data

1.2 Programming Methods

Describes keypad and PanaView software as programming methods for the XMT868i.

1.3 Entering Data in the Channel Menu

Details on entering data specific to each channel of the flow transmitter.

1.4 Entering Data in the GLOBL Menu

Information for general system parameters not specific to individual channels.

1.3.3 Entering Pipe Parameters

Configuration of transducer and pipe parameters for accurate flow measurement.

1.3.5 Entering Setup Parameters

Setting signal limits and response times for the flow transmitter's transducers.

Chapter 2. Displaying Data

2.2 Displaying Data with the LCD

Instructions for viewing measurement data on the transmitter's built-in Liquid Crystal Display.

2.3 Displaying Data on a Computer Terminal

Guidance on using PanaView software for remote data display via terminal.

2.3.4 Displaying Transducer Signals

Methods for reading and plotting raw transducer signal data using PanaView software.

Chapter 3. Logging Data

3.4 Creating Meter Logs

Procedures for creating and configuring log files stored directly on the XMT868i's memory.

3.5 Creating PC Logs

Steps to create and manage log files stored on a personal computer using PanaView.

Chapter 4. Printing Data

4.1 Data Types for Printing

Identifies data types that can be output for printing via a computer terminal.

Chapter 5. Clearing Data

5.2 Clearing the XMT868i’s Memory

Instructions for purging totalized measurements, site data, and log files from the transmitter's memory.

5.2.3 Clearing the Totalizers

Procedures to reset the XMT868i's totalized flow rates to zero via LCD or PanaView.

Appendix B. Data Records

B.3 Site Data

Forms for recording specific site data and configuration parameters for the XMT868i transmitter.

Appendix C. Programming the XMT868i Using PanaView™

C.2.2 Setting Up the Serial Communications Port

Steps to establish PanaView communication via the transmitter's serial port.

C.2.3 Setting Up Ethernet Communications

Configuration steps for enabling network communication using Ethernet with the XMT868i.

C.4 Entering the User Program With PanaView

Comprehensive guide to programming the XMT868i using the PanaView software interface.

C.5.3 Entering Pipe Parameters

Detailed configuration of pipe and transducer parameters within the PanaView interface.

C.6.0.11 Entering Communications Data

Setting up serial, MODBUS, MODBUS/TCP, and Ethernet communication parameters via PanaView.

C.8 Saving Site Data

Procedures for saving and reloading transmitter configuration data using PanaView.

Appendix E. Foundation Fieldbus Communications

E.2 Configuration Utility Setup

Example setup procedure for configuring the flowmeter using a National Instruments Configuration Utility.

E.3 Selecting the Desired Measurements

Steps to select measurement units for Analog Input blocks within the Foundation Fieldbus configuration.