Chapter 3. Programming Site Data
36 Transport® Model PT878 Portable Liquid Flowmeter User’s Manual
3.4 Entering Pipe Lining Parameters (cont.)1. The PT878 first prompts you to select the pipe lining material.
a. Press [ENTER] to open the drop-down list of lining materials.
b. Scroll to the appropriate material. If you do not see your lining
material on the list, select “Other.”
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.
Note: If your pipe lining is not on the drop-down list, consult the factory for
further information.
2. The menu now follows one of two paths:
•If you have selected a preprogrammed material, the PT878
automatically supplies the correct soundspeed, and you can proceed
to step 3.
•If you have selected “Other,” the meter prompts you to enter the
soundspeed. Use the numeric keys to type the desired soundspeed in
the text box, and press [ENTER] to confirm the choice.
3. The meter now asks for the lining thickness. Use the numeric keys to
enter the desired value in the text box, and press [ENTER] to confirm
your entry.
Pressing the [T] key returns the meter to the Lining tab.
•To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press [F3] (OK). The
PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
•To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [F2] (Cancel)
or the [ESC] key. The PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
•To scroll to other windows, press the [W] or [X] key. Your changes will remain until you select OK or Cancel from one of the tabbed windows in
the Transducer/Pipe form.