Siemens SITRANS F - Selecting a Meter Type

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Section 1
Selecting a Meter Type
The following example explains how to select a dual-channel clamp-on meter and initiate site pro-
gramming for the measurement channel. Your [Meter Type] selection, as well as other menu selec-
tions, are “remembered” through power cycles.
NOTE: If you have a single-channel system, all you have to do is select a measurement technol-
ogy and then go directly to Channel Setup. The site setup procedure for a single-chan-
nel system is identical to setting up a measurement channel on a dual-channel system.
As shown in the steps below, selecting this mode only requires <Right Arrow> key presses. This is
because dual-channel clamp-on is the defalut configuration for this instrument. To select a different
configuration, move cursor to the desired Meter Type and then press <Enter> to select it. Ensure that the
keypad enable switch is in the [Enable-Up] position. Turn on power and press <Menu> to access the
[Meter Type] screen. Refer to the figure below. Note that on the left-hand column, [Meter Type] is high-
lighted as are all the available meter types on the right-hand column. Press <Right Arrow>. This places a
cursor next to [Dual-Channel Energy].
Channel 1-2 Energy
Channel 1-2 produces a data output via a virtual Channel 3, proportional to the difference of the liquid
and energy flow of two independent pipes. You have to set-up the two channels independently. Only
clamp-on or in-line transit-time operation is supported.
Press the <Right Arrow> twice. This selects [Dual-Channel Energy] and then places the cursor next to
[Clamp-on] for Channel 1. Note that some models do not support all flow sensor types.
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Meter Facilities Dual Path Energy
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Select Meter Type