Chapter 1. Programming Site Data; Introduction - GE DigitalFlow GF868 Programming Manual

Chapter 1. Programming Site Data

1.1 Introduction

The 2-Channel Model GF868 flowmeter cannot provide accurate flow rate measurements for either channel until the
instrument has been properly installed, the channel has been activated, and the basic system and pipe parameters have
been programmed into the meter. See the Startup Guide for detailed instructions on performing these tasks. After
completing the installation, proceed with this chapter to program the Model GF868's advanced features.
IMPORTANT:
If you are using PanaView™ software to program the GF868, refer to Appendix C.
Four submenus within the User Program provide access to the various programmable features of the Model GF868.
Step-by-step programming instructions for each submenu are presented in this chapter. Refer to the appropriate section
for a discussion of the following User Program submenus:
• CH1/CH2
- use this submenu to activate a channel and to enter the basic setup parameters for that channel.
•
GLOBL
- use this submenu to enter global meter parameters (i.e., clock, system, input/output, communications and
security), which apply to both channels.
•
SAVE
- use this submenu to store both channel and global data in the meter's memory, as a site file.
• RECLL
- use this submenu to recall and activate a stored site file.
Note: It is not required that both channels of a 2-Channel Model GF868 be installed. The second channel connector
may simply be left vacant for future expansion.
As an aid in following the programming instructions, a complete menu map of the User Program is included in
Appendix A, Menu Maps.
Note: In the menu map drawings, plain text represents prompt area messages and boxed text represents option bar
choices. Fx represents a function key to select an option bar choice.
DigitalFlow™ GF868 Programming Manual (2-Channel)
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data
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