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TransPort Model PT878
Portable Liquid Flowmeter
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Environmental Compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
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Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities
1.1 Overview
1.1 Overview (cont.)
1.2 System Description
1.2.1 The Flowcell
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1.3 Theory of Operation
Chapter 2. Initial Setup
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2.1.1 Power Connections
2.1.2 Transducer Connections
2.1.3 Input/Output Connections
2.1.3 Input/Output Connections (cont.)
2.1.4 The Infrared Wireless Interface
2.2 Caring for the PT878 Batteries
2.2.1 Charging and Storing the Batteries
2.2.1 Charging and Storing the Batteries (cont.)
2.2.2 Replacing the Batteries
2.2.2 Replacing the Batteries (cont.)
2.2.3 Disposing of Batteries
2.3 Powering ON and OFF
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Delta-T, ns Vol ume , l /s
2.4 Using the Screen and Keypad
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Velocity, ft/s
Signal, dB
2.4.1 Screen (cont).
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Chapter 2. Initial Setup
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2.4.2 Keypad (cont.)
PT878
Figure 7: PT878 Keypad
2.5 Obtaining On-Line Help
Help
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Chapter 3. Programming Site Data
3.1 Entering the Program Menu
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ocity, ft/s
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3.2.1 Parameters for Special Transducers
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3.2.2 Confirming Entries
3.3 Entering Pipe Parameters
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3.4 Entering Pipe Lining Parameters (cont.)
To scroll to other windows, press the [W] or [X] key. Your changes will
3.5 Entering Fluid Types and Speeds
3.5 Entering Fluid Types and Speeds (cont.)
To scroll to other windows, press the [W] or [X] key. 3.6 Entering the Signal Path Parameters
3.6.1 Path Parameters for Clamp-On Transducers
3.6.2 Path Parameters for Wetted Transducers
To scroll to other windows, press the [W] or [X] key.
3.7 Entering the Energy Option Parameters
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3.7.1 Entering Inputs in the Energy Option
3.7.1 Entering Inputs in the Energy Option (cont.)
3.7.1 Entering Inputs in the Energy Option (cont.)
3.7.2 Entering Custom Cp Data in the Energy Option
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3.7.2 Entering Custom Cp Data in the Energy Option (cont.)
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3.8 Entering Analog Inputs
3.8.1 Entering General-Purpose Analog Inputs
3.8.1 Entering General-Purpose Analog Inputs (cont.)
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3.8.1 Entering General-Purpose Analog Inputs (cont.)
3.8.2 Entering Analog Inputs in the Energy Option
3.8.2 Entering Analog Inputs in the Energy Option (cont.)
3.9 Entering the Analog Output
m/s m/s
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3.9 Entering the Analog Output (cont.)
3.10 Entering the Digital Output
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3.11 Entering User Functions
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3.11.1 Entering Correction Factors
3.11.2 Entering Reynolds Correction
3.11.2 Entering Reynolds Correction (cont .)
3.11.3 Entering a Calibration Fact or
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Chapter 4. Creating and Managing Sites
4.1 The Site Manager
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4.1 The Site Manager (cont.)
4.1.1 Creating a New Site
4.1.1 Creating a New Site (cont.)
4.1.2 Opening an Existing Site
4.1.3 Saving a Site
4.1.4 Saving a Site with a Different Name
4.1.5 Refreshing a Site
4.1.6 Renaming a Site
4.1.7 Deleting a Site
4.1.8 Creating a Site Message
4.1.8 Creating a Site Message (cont.)
4.1.9 Printing a Current Site
4.1.10 Transferring a Site File to a PC
4.1.10 Transferring a Site to a PC (cont .)
4.1.11 Transferring a Site File in Text Format to a PC
4.1.12 Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878
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4.1.13 Listing Files by Name
4.1.14 Listing Files in Chronological Order
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5.1 The Format Option
5.1 The Format Option (cont.)
5.2 The View Option
5.3 The Limits Option
5.3 The Limits Option (cont.)
5.4 The Measurement Option
5.4 The Measurement Option (cont.)
Figure 60: Measurement Menu Window
5.5 Customizing the Display Screen
5.5.1 Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters
Velocity, ft/s
5.5.2 Customizing Softkeys
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5.5.2 Customizing Softkeys (cont.)
Configure FKey
5.5.2 Customizing Softkeys (cont.)
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Velocity, m/s
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5.6 Managing Files The Drive Manager
5.6 Managing Files The Drive Manager (cont.)
5.6.1 Transferring a File to a PC
5.6.2 Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878
5.6.2 Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878 (cont.)
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5.6.4 Deleting a File
5.6.5 Listing Files by Name
5.6.6 Listing Files in Chronological Order
5.7 Accessing Meter Data The About Option
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Chapter 6. Programming Meter Settings
6.1 Entering the Meter Menu
6.2 Selecting Measurement Units
6.3 The Battery Charger
6.3 The Battery Charger (cont.)
6.4 Entering Date and Time
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6.5 Changing Date and Time Appearance
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6.6 Adjusting the Contrast
6.6 Adjusting the Contrast (cont.)
6.7 Setting Backlight Timeout
6.8 Changing the Display Language
6.8 Changing the Display Language (cont.)
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6.9 Changing Communications Settings
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6.9 Changing Communications Settings (cont.)
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6.10 Resetting Forward and Reverse Totals
6.11 Setting Up User Tables
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6.12 Taking a Bitmap Capture of a Current Screen
Chapter 7. Logging Data
7.1 Entering the Logging Menu
7.2 The Log Manager
7.3 The File Menu
7.3.1 Setting up a New Log
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Use the [T] or [S] arrow keys to scroll, in 1-digit increments, to the
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7.3.2 Copying (Cloning) a Selected Log
7.3.3 Renaming a Log
7.3.4 Deleting a Log
7.3.4 Deleting a Log (cont.)
7.3.5 Deleting All Logs
7.3.6 Refreshing the Log Manager Screen
7.3.7 Printing a Log
Use the [T] or [S] arrow keys to scroll, in 1-digit increments,
7.3.7 Printing a Log (cont.)
7.3.8 Transferring a Log to a PC
7.4 The Log Menu
7.4.1 Stopping (Pausing) a Log
7.4.2 Restarting a Log
7.4.3 Ending a Log
7.4.4 Stopping All Logs
7.4.5 Restarting All Logs
7.4.6 Ending All Logs
7.4.7 View All Sites
7.5 The View Menu
7.5.1 Displaying Log Details
7.5.2 Displaying Log Data in Graphical Form
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7.5.2 Displaying Log Data in Graphical Form (cont.)
Use the [T] or [S] arrow keys to scroll, in 1-digit increments, to the
7.5.3 Displaying Log Data in Spreadsheet Form
7.6 The Sort Menu
7.6.1 Listing Logs by Name
7.6.2 Listing Logs in Chronological Order
Chapter 8. Servicing the PT878
8.1 Entering the Service Menu
8.2 Printing Reports
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8.3 Setting up the Thickness Gauge
8.4 Measuring Pipe Wall Thickness 8.4.1 Entering the Material and Soundspeed
8.4.1 Entering the Material and Soundspeed (cont.)
Press the [ W ] or [ X
8.4.2 Measuring Thickness in Numeric Format
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8.4.3 Displaying the Receive Signal in Graphical Format
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8.4.4 Calibrating the Thickness Gauge Transducer
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Press the [ W ] or [ X
8.4.5 Calculating Velocity (Pipe Material Soundspeed)
8.4.5 Calculating Velocity (Pipe Material Soundspeed) (cont.)
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8.5 Programming the Thickness Gauge (cont.)
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8.5 Programming the Thickness Gauge (cont.)
Press the [ W
8.6 Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
8.7 Calibrating the Analog Output and Inputs
8.7.1 Calibrating the Analog Output
8.7.1 Calibrating the Analog Output (cont.)
Press the [S] key to return to the Output tab, and the [X] arrow key to
8.7.2 Calibrating Inputs
8.7.2 Calibrating Inputs (cont.)
Press the [S] key to return to the Inputs tab, and the [W] arrow key
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8.8.1 Setting up Signal Parameters
8.8.1 Setting up Signal Parameters (cont.)
Press the [T] key to return to the Signal Parameter tab, and the [X]
8.8.2 Setting up Peak Detection
8.8.2 Setting up Peak Detection (cont.)
Press the [S] key to return to the Peak Detection tab, and the [W] arrow
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8.9 Setting Error Limits
8.9 Setting Error Limits (cont.)
8.9.0 Setting Error Limits (cont.)
8.10 The Test Option
8.10.1 Testing the Screen
8.10.2 Testing the Keys
8.10.3 Testing the Watchdog Timer C ircuit
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Dew Point, C
Run Time, Hours
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Pressure, PSIg
8.10.4 Setting Impulse Response (cont .)
8.10.5 Taking Wave Samples for Diagnosis
8.10.6 Applying a Stored Signal for Diagnosis
8.10.7 Testing the Battery
8.11 Resetting to Factory Default Parameters
8.12 Updating PT878 Software
8.12.1 Updating Software Via IrOBEX
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8.12.2a Setting up the PC
8.12.2b Installing New Software
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Chapter 9. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
9.1 Error Code Messages
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9.2 Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
Table 8: Diagnostic Parameters (cont.)
9.3 Flowcell Problems
9.3.1 Fluid Problems
9.3.2 Pipe Problems
9.4 Transducer Problems
9.4.1 Wetted Transducer Problems
9.4.1 Wetted Transducer Problems (cont.)
9.4.2 Clamp-on Transducer Problems
9.4.2 Clamp-on Transducer Problems (cont.)
9.4.3 Relocating Transducers
Chapter 10.Specifications
10.2 Electrical
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10.3 Operational Specifications
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10.6 Available Options
Appendix A. Menu Maps
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Figure 138: Site Menu
Figure 139: Program Menu with Pipe Option
Figure 140: Meter Menu
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Figure 141: Logging Menu
Figure 142: Service Menu
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Low High
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Figure 143: Transducer Option
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Figure 144: Lining Option
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Figure 145: Fluid Option
Figure 146: Path Option
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Figure 147: Energy Option
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Figure 148: Analog Input Option
Figure 149: Analog Output Option
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Figure 150: Digital Output Option
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Figure 151: User Functions Option
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Figure 152: Correction Factors Option
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Figure 153: Communications Option
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Appendix B. Measuring P and L Dimensions
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Appendix C. Temperature Transmitter Installation
C.2 Mounting RTDs on the Pipe
C.2.1 Assembling the Clamping Fixture
C.2.2 Mounting the RTD to the Pipe
C.3 Making Electrical Connections
C.3.1 Connecting the RTD to the 4 to 20-mA Transmitter
C.3.2 Connecting the Transmitter to the PT878
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Appendix D. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation
D.1 Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy
D.1.1 Transducer Positioning/Alignment
D.1.2 Calibration
D.1.3 Taper or Eccentricity
D.1.4 Acoustic Properties of the Material
D.1.4a Sound S cattering
D.1.4b Velocity Variations
Appendix E. Material Safety Data Sheet for Couplant
E.1 Product Identification
E.2 Hazardous Ingredients
E.3 Physical Data (nominal)
E.4 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
E.5 Reactivity Data
E.6 Health Hazard and First Aid Data
E.7 Storage and Handling Information
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Appendix F. Establishing IR Communications
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Appendix G. Glossary
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