GE PT878 user manual Entering Pipe Parameters

Chapter 3. Programming Site Data

3.3Entering Pipe Parameters (cont.)

If you select a material that uses the Diameter alternative:

a.You must select from two choices, outside diameter or circumference.

•The prompt moves to the OD (outside diameter) text box. Type the thickness (in mm or in.) into the text box, and press [ENTER] to confirm the choice, or

•Move the prompt to the OD X PI (circumference) text box. Type the OD (in mm or in.) into the box, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.

b.In either case, the next prompt asks for the wall thickness. Type the value (in mm or in.) into the box, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.

Note: The measurement units shown depend on the choices you have made in the English/Metric window or the Meter Settings menu.

If you select a material that has the Schedule option:

a.The prompt asks if you wish to apply ANSI (the ANSI schedule). Press [ENTER] to select (or deselect) the ANSI box. (If you do not select the ANSI option, the prompt moves to the OD text box, and you enter the parameters for the Diameter alternative as discussed above.)

b.Press the [W] key twice to move the prompt to the Nominal pipe size drop-down menu. Press [ENTER] to open the menu. Scroll to the desired pipe size, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.

c.Press the [X] key to move the prompt to the Schedule drop-down menu. Press [ENTER] to open the menu. Scroll to the desired schedule, and press [ENTER] to confirm the choice.

After entering either diameter or schedule settings, pressing the [S] key returns the meter to the Pipe Material prompt.

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