Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities
1.1 Overview
1.2 System Description
1.2.1 The Flowcell
1.2.2 Electronics Package
1.3 Theory of Operation
Chapter 2. Initial Setup
2.1 Making Electrical Connections
2.1.1 Power Connections
2.1.2 Transducer Connections
2.1.3 Input/Output Connections
2.1.4 The USB Port
2.2 Caring for the PT878 Batteries
2.2.1 Charging and Storing the Batteries
2.2.2 Replacing the Batteries
2.2.3 Disposing of Batteries
2.3 Powering ON and OFF
2.4 Using the Screen and Keypad
2.4.1 Screen
2.4.2 Keypad
2.5 Obtaining On-Line Help
Chapter 3. Programming Site Data
3.1 Entering the Program Menu
3.2 Entering Transducer Parameters
3.2.1 Parameters for Special Transducers
3.2.2 Confirming Entries
3.3 Entering Pipe Parameters
3.4 Entering Pipe Lining Parameters
3.5 Entering Fluid Types and Speeds
3.6 Entering the Signal Path Parameters
3.6.1 Path Parameters for Clamp-On Transducers
3.6.2 Path Parameters for Wetted Transducers
3.7 Entering the Energy Option Parameters
3.7.1 Entering Inputs in the Energy Option
3.7.2 Entering Custom Cp Data in the Energy Option
3.8 Entering Analog Inputs
3.8.1 Entering General-Purpose Analog Inputs
3.8.2 Entering Analog Inputs in the Energy Option
3.9 Entering the Analog Output
3.10 Entering the Digital Output
3.11 Entering User Functions
3.11.1 Entering Correction Factors
3.11.2 Entering Reynolds Correction
3.11.3 Entering a Calibration Factor
Chapter 4. Creating and Managing Sites
4.1 The Site Manager
4.1.1 Creating a New Site
4.1.2 Opening an Existing Site
4.1.3 Saving a Site
4.1.4 Saving a Site with a Different Name
4.1.5 Refreshing a Site
4.1.6 Renaming a Site
4.1.7 Deleting a Site
4.1.8 Creating a Site Message
4.1.9 Transfer Files Between the PT878 and a PC
4.1.10 Listing Files by Name
4.1.11 Listing Files in Chronological Order
Chapter 5. Displaying and Configuring Data
5.1 The Format Option
5.2 The View Option
5.3 The Limits Option
5.4 The Measurement Option
5.5 Customizing the Display Screen
5.5.1 Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters
5.5.2 Customizing Softkeys
5.6 Managing Files — The Drive Manager
5.6.1 Transferring a File to a PC
5.6.2 Transferring a File from a PC to the PT878
5.6.3 Refreshing a File
5.6.4 Deleting a File
5.6.5 Listing Files by Name
5.6.6 Listing Files in Chronological Order
5.7 Accessing Meter Data —The About Option
Chapter 6. Programming Meter Settings
6.1 Entering the Meter Menu
6.2 Selecting Measurement Units
6.3 The Battery Charger
6.4 Entering Date and Time
6.5 Changing Date and Time Appearance
6.6 Adjusting the Contrast
6.7 Setting Backlight Timeout
6.8 Changing the Display Language
6.9 Changing Communications Settings
6.10 Resetting Forward and Reverse Totals
6.11 Setting Up User Tables
6.12 Taking a Bitmap Capture of a Current Screen
Chapter 7. Logging Data
7.1 Entering the Logging Menu
7.2 The Log Manager
7.3 The File Menu
7.3.1 Setting up a New Log
7.3.2 Copying (Cloning) a Selected Log
7.3.3 Renaming a Log
7.3.4 Deleting a Log
7.3.5 Deleting All Logs
7.3.6 Refreshing the Log Manager Screen
7.3.7 Transferring a Log to a PC
7.4 The Log Menu
7.4.1 Stopping (Pausing) a Log
7.4.2 Restarting a Log
7.4.3 Ending a Log
7.4.4 Stopping All Logs
7.4.5 Restarting All Logs
7.4.6 Ending All Logs
7.4.7 View All Sites
7.5 The View Menu
7.5.1 Displaying Log Details
7.5.2 Displaying Log Data in Graphical Form
7.5.3 Displaying Log Data in Spreadsheet Form
7.6 The Sort Menu
7.6.1 Listing Logs by Name
7.6.2 Listing Logs in Chronological Order
Chapter 8. Servicing the PT878
8.1 Entering the Service Menu
8.2 Transferring Reports
8.3 Setting up the Thickness Gauge
8.4 Measuring Pipe Wall Thickness
8.4.1 Entering the Material and Soundspeed
8.4.2 Measuring Thickness in Numeric Format
8.4.3 Displaying the Receive Signal in Graphical Format
8.4.4 Calibrating the Thickness Gauge Transducer
8.4.5 Calculating Velocity (Pipe Material Soundspeed)
8.5 Programming the Thickness Gauge
8.6 Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
8.7 Calibrating the Analog Output and Inputs
8.7.1 Calibrating the Analog Output
8.7.2 Calibrating Inputs
8.8 Setting up Signal Parameters
8.8.1 Setting up Signal Parameters
8.8.2 Setting up Peak Detection
8.8.3 Selecting the Transmit Code
8.9 Setting Error Limits
8.10 The Test Option
8.10.1 Testing the Screen
8.10.2 Testing the Keys
8.10.3 Testing the Watchdog Timer Circuit
8.10.4 Setting Impulse Response
8.10.5 Taking Wave Samples for Diagnosis
8.10.6 Transferring a Wave Snapshot
8.10.7 Testing the Battery
8.11 Resetting to Factory Default Parameters
8.12 Updating PT878 Firmware
Chapter 9. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
9.1 Error Code Messages
9.2 Displaying Diagnostic Parameters
9.3 Flowcell Problems
9.3.1 Fluid Problems
9.3.2 Pipe Problems
9.4 Transducer Problems
9.4.1 Wetted Transducer Problems
9.4.2 Clamp-on Transducer Problems
9.4.3 Relocating Transducers
Chapter 10. Specifications
10.1 Overall
10.1.1 Hardware Configuration
10.1.2 Size/Weight
10.1.3 Enclosure
10.1.4 Flow Accuracy (Velocity, % of reading):
10.2 Electrical
10.3 Operational Specifications
10.4 Transducer
10.4.1 Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducers
10.4.2 Temperature Transducers
10.5 Pipe Size and Material
10.5.1 Clamp-On Transducers:
10.6 Available Options
Appendix A. Menu Maps
Figure 138: Site Menu
Figure 139: Program Menu with Pipe Option
Figure 140: Meter Menu
Figure 141: Logging Menu
Figure 142: Service Menu
Appendix B. Measuring P and L Dimensions
Appendix C. Temperature Transmitter Installation
C.1 Guidelines for RTD Installation
C.2 Mounting RTDs on the Pipe
C.2.1 Assembling the Clamping Fixture
C.2.2 Mounting the RTD to the Pipe
C.3 Making Electrical Connections
C.3.1 Connecting the RTD to the 4 to 20-mA Transmitter
C.3.2 Connecting the Transmitter to the PT878
Appendix D. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Theory of Operation
D.1 Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy
D.1.1 Transducer Positioning/Alignment
D.1.2 Calibration
D.1.3 Taper or Eccentricity
D.1.4 Acoustic Properties of the Material
Appendix E. Material Safety Data Sheet for Couplant
E.1 Product Identification
E.2 Hazardous Ingredients
E.3 Physical Data (nominal)
E.4 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
E.5 Reactivity Data
E.6 Health Hazard and First Aid Data
E.7 Storage and Handling Information
E.8 Control Measures
Appendix F. Glossary