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Chapter 1 Features and Capabilities
Overview
Overview (cont.)
System Description
The Flowcell
Electronics Package
Theory of Operation
Chapter 2 Initial Setup
Making Electrical Connections
Power Connections
Transducer Connections
Analog Input/Output Connections
Analog Input/Output Connections (cont.)
The Infrared Wireless Interface
Charging and/or Replacing Batteries
Charging the Batteries
Replacing the Batteries
Powering On and Off
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Using the Screen and Keypad
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Screen
0.10 0.0
Velocity, ft/s
Signal, dB
Screen (cont).
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Obtaining On-Line Help
Help
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Chapter 3 Installing the Dampening Material, Transducers and Fixtures
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Application Requirements
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Preparing the Pipe
Performing a Pipe Survey
Performing a Pipe Survey (cont.)
Obtaining the Transducer Spacing
Installing the V Series Clamping Fixture and Transducers
Installing the Fixture
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Installing the Transducers
Installing the Transducers (cont.)
Installing the PI Fixture and Transducers
Surveying the Pipe
Surveying the Pipe (cont.)
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Installing the First Bracket with a Chain or Strap
Installing the Second Bracket with a Chain or Strap
Installing the Second Bracket (cont.)
Installing the Transducers
Installing the Second Bracket (cont.)
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Installing DMP-1 Dampening Material with CFG-V Series Fixtures
Installing DMP-1 Dampening Material with CFG-V Series Fixtures (cont.)
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Installing DMP-1 Dampening Material with PI Fixture
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Installing DMP-3 Compound with All Fixtures
Installing DMP-3 Compound with All Fixtures (cont.)
Installing the PDJ Dampening Jacket
Installing the PDJ Dampening Jacket (cont.)
Chapter 4 Programming Site Data
Entering the Program Menu
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Delta
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ocity, ft/s
Entering Transducer Parameters
Entering Transducer Parameters (cont.)
Parameters for Special Transducers
Parameters for Special Transducers (cont.)
Entering Pipe Parameters
Cancell
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Entering Pipe Lining Parameters
Entering Pipe Lining Parameters (cont.)
Entering Fluid Types and Speeds
Entering Fluid Types and Speeds (cont.)
Entering the Signal Path Parameters
Path Parameters for Clamp-On Transducers
Entering the Standard Volume/ Mass Flow Parameters
Entering the Standard Volume Parameters
Entering Inputs in the Standard Volume Option
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Entering Inputs in the Standard Volume Option (cont.)
Entering Mass Flow Parameters
Entering Mass Flow Parameters (cont.)
Entering Skan/Measure Parameters
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Entering Skan/Measure Integrate Parameters
Entering Skan/Integrate Parameters (cont.)
Entering Skan/Measure Count Parameters
Entering Skan/Measure Count Parameters (cont.)
Entering Skan/Correlation Parameters
Entering Skan/Correlation Parameters (cont.)
Entering Analog Inputs
Entering General-Purpose Analog Inputs
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Entering General-Purpose Analog Inputs (cont.)
Entering Analog Inputs in Standard Volume or Mass Flow Option
Entering Analog Inputs in the Standard Volume or Mass Flow Option (cont.)
Entering the Analog Output
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Entering the Analog Output (cont.)
Entering the Dig ital Output
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Entering the Digital Output (cont.)
Entering User Functions
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Entering Correction Factors
Entering Reynolds Correction
Entering Reynolds Correction (cont.)
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Entering Reynolds Correction (cont.)
Entering a Calibration Factor
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Entering a Calibration Factor (cont.)
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Chapter 5 Creating and Managing Sites
The Site Manager
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Creating a New Site
Creating a New Site (cont.)
Opening an Existing Site
Saving a Site
Refreshing a Site
Renaming a Site
Deleting a Site
Creating a Site Message
Creating a Site Message (cont.)
Printing a File
Transferring a Site File to a PC
Transferring a Site to a PC (cont.)
Transferring a File as Text
Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878GC
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Listing Files by Name
Listing Files in Chronological Order
Chapter 6 Displaying and Configuring Data
The Format Option
The Format Option (cont.)
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The Limits Option
The Limits Option (cont.)
The Measurement Option
The Measurement Option (cont.)
Figure 6-5: The Measurement Menu Window
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Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters
Velocity, f t/s
Customizing Softkeys
Customizing Softkeys (cont.)
Configure FKey
Customizing Softkeys (cont.)
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Velocity, m/s
Gain, dB
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Volume, ft3/s
Managing Files The Drive Manager
Managing Files The Drive Manager
Refreshing a File
Transferring a File to a PC
Transferring a File to a PC (cont.)
Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878GC
Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878GC (cont.)
Deleting a File
Listing Files by Name
Listing Files in Chronological Order
Accessing Meter Data The About Option
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Chapter 7 Programming Meter Settings
Entering the Meter Menu
Volume, ft3/s
Selecting Measurement Units
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The Battery Charger
The Battery Charger (cont.)
Entering Date and Time
Entering Date and Time (cont.)
Changing Date and Time Appearance (Locale)
Changing Date and Time Appearance
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Adjusting the Contrast
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Setting Backlight Timeout
Changing Communications Parameters
Changing Communications Settings (cont.)
Changing Communications Settings (cont.)
Resetting Forward and Reverse Totals
Setting Up User Tables
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Taking a Bitmap Capture of a Current Screen
Chapter 8 Logging Data
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The Log Manager
The File Menu
Setting up a New Log
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Copying (Cloning) a Selected Log
Renaming a Log
Deleting a Log
Deleting a Log (cont.)
Deleting All Logs
Refreshing a Log
Printing a Log
Transferring a Log to a PC
The Log Menu
Stopping (Pausing) a Log
Restarting a Log
Ending a Log
Pausing All Logs
Restarting All Logs
Ending All Logs
View All Sites
The Vi ew Menu
Displaying Log Details
Displaying Log Data in Graphical Form
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Displaying Log Data in Graphical Form (cont.)
Displaying Log Data in Spreadsheet Form
The Sort Menu
Listing Logs by Name
Listing Logs in Chronological Order
Chapter 9 Servicing the PT878GC
Entering the Service Menu
Printing Reports
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Setting up the Thickness Gauge
Setting up the Thickness Gauge (cont.)
Measuring Pipe Wall Thickness
Entering the Material and Sound Speed
Entering the Material and Sound Speed (cont.)
Measuring Thickness in Numeric Format
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Displaying the Receive Signal in Graphical Format
Displaying the Receive Signal in Graphical Format
Calibrating the Thickness Gauge Transducer
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Calibrating the Thickness Gauge Transducer (cont.)
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Programming the Thickness Gauge
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Programming the Thickness Gauge (cont.)
Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
Calibrating the Analog Output and Inputs
Calibrating the Analog Output
Calibrating the Analog Output (cont.)
Calibrating Inputs
Calibrating Inputs (cont.)
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Setting up Signal Parameters
Setting up Signal Parameters (cont.)
Setting up the Measurement Mode
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Setting Up Pulse/Code Parameters
Setting Up Pulse/Code Parameters (cont.)
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Setting Error Limits
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Setting Error Limits (cont.)
The Test Option
Testing the Screen
Testing the Keys
Testing the Watchdog Timer Circuit
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Dew Point, C
Run Time, Hours
55.00 10.0
Pressure, PSIg
Setting Impulse Response (cont.)
Taking Wave Samples for Diagnosis
Applying a Stored Signal for Diagnosis
Testing the Battery
Resetting to Factory Default Parameters
Updating PT878GC Software
Updating Software Via IrOBEX
Updating Software Via IrOBEX (cont.)
Updating Software Via IrCOMM
Setting up the PC
Setting up the PC (cont.)
Installing New Software
Installing New Software (cont.)
Installing New Software (cont.)
Chapter 10 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Error Code Messages
Table 10-1: Error Messages Error Message Problem Possible
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E1
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E4
E5
Table 10-1: Error Messages (Continued) Error Message Problem Possible
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E18
Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
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Table 10-2: Diagnostic Parameters (Continued)
Flowcell Problems
Gas Problems
Fluid Problems (cont.)
Pipe Problems
Transducer Problems
Chapter 11 Specifications
Operation and Performance
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Electronics
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Thickness Gauge Option
Additional Options
Appendix A Menu Maps
Figure A-1: The Main Menu
Figure A-2: The Site Menu
Figure A-3: The Program Menu:Transducer, Lining, Fluid and Path Options
Figure A-4: The Program Menu: Pipe Option
Figure A-5: The Program Menu: Standard Volume Option
Figure A-6: The Program Menu: Scan/Measure, Analog Input and Analog Output Options
Menu Maps A-6
Figure A-7: The Program Menu: Digital Output, User Function and Correction Factor Options
Menu Maps A-7
Figure A-8: The Meter Menu
Menu Maps A-8
Printer
Figure A-9: The Logging Menu
Figure A-10: The Service Menu
Menu Maps A-10
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Pulse/Code Transmit Pulses
Figure A-11: The Communications Option
Menu Maps A-11
Appendix B Establishing IR Communications with the PT878GC
Windows 2000/XP
Windows NT4.0
Windows Me/98SE/98/95
Appendix C Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation
Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy
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