GE PT878 3.5 Entering Fluid Types and Speeds

Chapter 3. Programming Site Data

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3.5 Entering Fluid Types and Speeds

To access the Fluid option, scroll to the Fluid entry on the Program Menu

and press [ENTER]. (If you are already in the Transducer/Pipe form, press

the [X] arrow key to reach the Fluid window, and press [ENTER].)The

screen appears similar to Figure 19 below. To step through each parameter,

press the [T] key. Refer to Figure145 on page 229 of Appendix A, Menu

Maps.

Figure 19: Fluid Type Window

1. The first prompt asks you to select whether or not you want Tracking

Windows. These windows are used to detect the receive signal when

you are unsure of the fluid soundspeed. (Default operation is “No.”)

a. Use the [W] and [X] keys to scroll to the appropriate radio button.

b. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

Fluid

Cancel OK

Transducer/Pipe

Transducer Pipe Path

Fluid

Lining

Tracking Windows? No Yes

Fluid

Sound Speed

Speed Min

Speed Max

Glycol

Water (2C)

1496

1350

1650

m/s

Tem p °F