GE Sensing DF868 Start up Guide

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Measurement & Control Flow

DigitalFlow™ DF868

Multipurpose Ultrasonic Liquid Flowmeter

Startup Guide (1- and 2-Channel)

910-176U Rev.E1

February 2016

GE

Measurement & Control

DigitalFlow™ DF868

Multipurpose Ultrasonic Liquid Flowmeter

Startup Guide (1- and 2-Channel)

910-176U Rev. E1
February 2016

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Preface

Information Paragraphs

Note: These paragraphs provide information that provides a deeper understanding of the situation, but is not

essential to the proper completion of the instructions.

IMPORTANT: These paragraphs provide information that emphasizes instructions that are essential to proper

setup of the equipment. Failure to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable
performance.

CAUTION! This symbol indicates a risk of potential minor personal injury and/or severe damage

to the equipment, unless these instructions are followed carefully.

WARNING! This symbol indicates a risk of potential serious personal injury, unless these

instructions are followed carefully.

Safety Issues

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the user to make sure all local, county, state and national

codes, regulations, rules and laws related to safety and safe operating conditions are met for each
installation. The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.

Auxiliary Equipment

Local Safety Standards

The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary equipment in accordance with local codes, standards,
regulations, or laws applicable to safety.

Working Area

WARNING! Auxiliary equipment may have both manual and automatic modes of operation. As

equipment can move suddenly and without warning, do not enter the work cell of this equipment
during automatic operation, and do not enter the work envelope of this equipment during manual
operation. If you do, serious injury can result.

WARNING! Make sure that power to the auxiliary equipment is turned OFF and locked out before

you perform maintenance procedures on the equipment.

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Qualification of Personnel

Make sure that all personnel have manufacturer-approved training applicable to the auxiliary equipment.

Personal Safety Equipment

Make sure that operators and maintenance personnel have all safety equipment applicable to the auxiliary
equipment. Examples include safety glasses, protective headgear, safety shoes, etc.

Unauthorized Operation

Make sure that unauthorized personnel cannot gain access to the operation of the equipment.

Environmental Compliance

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

GE Measurement & Control is an active participant in Europe’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) take-back initiative, directive 2012/19/EU.

The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It
may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.

In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on
the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or
recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or
regional waste administration.

Visit

www.gemeasurement.com/environmental-health-safety-ehs for take-back instructions and more

information about this initiative.

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Chapter 1. Installation

1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.3 Site Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3.1 Electronics Console Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3.2 Flowcell Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3.3 Transducer Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3.4 Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3.5 Temperature Transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3.6 Transducer Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.4 Installing a Flowcell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.5 Installing Temperature Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.6 Mounting the DF868 Electronic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.7 Making Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.7.1 Wiring the Line Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.7.2 Wiring the Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1.7.3 Wiring the 0/4-20 mA Analog Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1.7.4 Wiring the Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1.7.5 Wiring an Alarms Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.7.6 Wiring a 0/4-20 mA Analog Inputs Option Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1.7.7 Wiring a Totalizer/Frequency Outputs Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.7.8 Wiring an RTD Inputs Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.7.9 Wiring a 0/4-20 mA Analog Outputs Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.7.10 Wiring a MODBUS Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Chapter 2. Initial Setup

2.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2.2 Navigating Through the User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2.3 Accessing the User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.3.1 1-Channel Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.3.2 2-Channel Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.4 Activating a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.4.1 1-Channel Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.4.2 2-Channel Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.5 Entering System Data for a Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.5.1 1-Channel Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.5.2 2-Channel Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

2.5.3 1- and 2-Channel Meters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

2.6 Entering Pipe Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

2.6.1 Transducer Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

2.6.2 Pipe Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

2.6.3 Pipe OD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

2.6.4 Pipe Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2.6.5 Lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2.6.6 Path and Axial Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2.6.7 Tracking Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2.6.8 Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

2.6.9 Reynolds Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

2.6.10 Calibration Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

2.7 Exiting the User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Chapter 3. Operation

3.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

3.2 Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

3.3 Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

3.4 Taking Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

3.5.1 Foundation Fieldbus Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Chapter 4. Specifications

4.1 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.1.1 Hardware Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.1.2 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.1.3 Flow Accuracy (Velocity). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.1.4 Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.1.5 Rangeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.1.6 Repeatability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.1.7 Energy Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.1.8 Fluid Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.2 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2.1 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2.2 Power Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2.3 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2.4 European Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2.5 Hazardous (Classified) Location Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2.6 Input/Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.3 Operational Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.3.1 Site Parameter Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.3.2 Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.3.3 Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.3.4 Printer Signal Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.4 Transducer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.4.1 Wetted Ultrasonic Flow Transducers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.4.2 Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.4.3 Temperature Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.5 Pipe Size & Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.5.1 Wetted Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.5.2 Clamp-On Transducers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.6 PC Interface Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appendix A. CE Mark Compliance

A.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

A.2 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

A.3 External Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Appendix B. Data Records

B.1 Option Cards Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

B.2 Initial Setup Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Appendix C. Optional Enclosures

C.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

C.2 Rack Mount Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

C.3 Rack Mount Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

C.4 Rack Mount Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Appendix D. Measuring P and L Dimensions

D.1 Measuring P and L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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1.1 Introduction

To ensure safe and reliable operation of the Model DF868 Ultrasonic Liquid Flowmeter, the system must be installed in
accordance with the guidelines established by GE engineers. Those guidelines, which are explained in detail in this
chapter, include the following specific topics:

• Unpacking the Model DF868 system

• Selecting a suitable site for the electronics console and the flowcell/transducers

• Installing a flowcell

• Installing temperature transmitters

• Installing the Electronics Console

• Wiring the Electronics Console.

WARNING! The Model DF868 flowmeter can measure the flow rate of many liquids, some of which are

potentially hazardous. In such cases, proper safety practices must be observed.

WARNING! Be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing electrical

equipment and working with hazardous liquids or flow conditions. Consult company safety
personnel or local safety authorities to verify the safety of any procedure or practice.

ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS!

In order to meet CE Mark requirements, all wiring connections must be made in accordance with the

instructions in Appendix A, CE Mark Compliance.

1.2 Unpacking

Carefully remove the electronics console, the transducers, and the cables from the shipping containers. Before
discarding any of the packing materials, account for all components and documentation listed on the packing slip. The
discarding of an important item along with the packing materials is all too common. If anything is missing or damaged,
contact the factory immediately for assistance.

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1.3 Site Considerations

Because the relative physical locations of the flowcell and the Model DF868 electronics console are important, use the
guidelines given in this section to plan the Model DF868 system installation.

1.3.1 Electronics Console Location

The standard Model DF868 electronics enclosure is a Type-4X weather-resistant, dust-tight, indoor/outdoor type.
Typically, the electronics console is mounted in a meter shed. When choosing a mounting site, make sure that the
location permits easy access to the console for programming, testing, and servicing.

Note: For compliance with the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), this unit requires an external

power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker. The disconnect device must be marked as such,
clearly visible, directly accessible, and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the Model DF868.

1.3.2 Flowcell Location

The pipeline flowcell consists of the flow transducers and any temperature transducers employed as part of the
flowmeter system. Ideally, choose a section of pipe with unlimited access as the flowcell, such as a long stretch of pipe
that is above ground. However, if the flowcell is mounted on an underground pipe, dig a pit around the pipe to facilitate
installation of the transducers.

1.3.3 Transducer Location

For a given fluid and pipe, the Model DF868’s accuracy depends primarily on the location and alignment of the
transducers. In addition to accessibility, when planning for transducer location, adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Locate the transducers so that there are at least 10 pipe diameters of straight, undisturbed flow upstream and 5 pipe
diameters of straight, undisturbed flow downstream from the measurement point. To ensure undisturbed flow,
avoid sources of turbulence in the fluid such as valves, flanges, expansions and elbows.

2. Because sediment at the bottom of the pipe and gas at the top of the pipe may cause attenuation of the ultrasonic
signal, locate the transducers on the side of a horizontal pipe, when possible. If limited pipe access necessitates
top-mounted transducers and the sound beam path includes a reflection, shift the transducers to at least 10° off top
center. This will minimize the influence of any sediment or gas on the reflected ultrasonic signals.

1.3.4 Cable Lengths

Locate the flowcell/transducers as close as possible to the electronics console. The factory supplies transducer cables
up to 1,000 ft (306 m) in length. If longer cables are required, consult the factory for assistance.

1.3.5 Temperature Transmitters

When installing temperature transmitters in the flowcell, locate them downstream of the flow transducers. These
transmitters should be positioned no closer to the flow transducers than 2 pipe diameters and no further away from the
flow transducers than 20 pipe diameters.

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1.3.6 Transducer Cables

When installing the transducer cables, always observe established standard practices for the installation of electrical
cables. Specifically, do not route transducer cables alongside high amperage AC power lines or any other cables that
could cause electrical interference. Also, protect the transducer cables and connections from the weather and corrosive
atmospheres.

Note: When using non-GE cables to connect the flow transducers to the Model DF868 electronics console, the cables

must have electrical characteristics identical to the GE cables. Type RG 62 a/u coaxial cable should be used,
and each cable must be the same length (within ±4 in.).

1.4 Installing a Flowcell

A flowcell is the section of pipe where the transducers are mounted. It can be created either by mounting the
transducers on the existing pipeline or by mounting them on a spoolpiece. A spoolpiece is a separately manufactured
pipe section, matched to the existing pipe, which contains ports for mounting the transducers. This approach allows the
transducers to be aligned and calibrated before inserting the spoolpiece into the pipeline.

Figure 1 shows a diagram of a typical Model DF868 system. For detailed instructions on installing the transducers
and/or spoolpiece, refer to the supplied drawings and the GE Liquid Transducer Installation Guide (916-055).

Figure 1: A Typical Model DF868 System

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1.5 Installing Temperature Transmitters

Optional temperature transmitters may be installed as part of the flowcell, near the ultrasonic transducer ports. Be sure
to observe the siting requirements given earlier in this chapter. These transmitters must use a 0/4-20 mA signal to
transmit the temperature values to the Model DF868 electronics console. In turn, the electronics console will provide a
24 VDC signal to power the transmitters. Any desired transmitters or sensors may be used, but they must have an
accuracy equal to 0.5% of the reading or better.

Note: Resistive Thermal Devices (RTDs) are a good choice for measuring the temperature. If you use direct RTD

inputs, you do not require transmitters.

Typically, a 1/2” NPT female threaded port is used to mount the transmitters on the flowcell. If the pipeline is insulated,
the coupling may need to be extended to provide convenient access. Of course, other types of mounting ports,
including flanged ports, may be used for the transmitters.

Figure 2 shows a typical mounting arrangement for the pressure and temperature transmitters. The temperature sensor
should protrude 1/4 to 1/2 way into the pipe.

Figure 2: Typical Temperature Transmitter Mounting

1.6 Mounting the DF868 Electronic Console

The standard Model DF868 electronics package is housed in a NEMA-4X weather-resistant enclosure. Refer to
Figure 9 on page 15 for the mounting dimensions of this enclosure. For meters housed in one of the optional
enclosures, a dimensional drawing will be shipped with the unit.

IMPORTANT: For meters supplied in one of the optional enclosure styles, refer to Appendix C, Optional Enclosures,

for specific mounting dimensions and instructions.

WARNING! Proper grounding of the DF868 chassis is required to prevent the possibility of electric shock.

See Figure 10 on page 16 to locate the internal ground connection.

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1.7 Making Electrical Connections

!ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS!

To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A,

CE Mark Compliance.

This section contains instructions for making all the necessary electrical connections to the Model DF868 flowmeter.
Refer to Figure 10 on page 16 for a complete wiring diagram of the unit.

IMPORTANT: For meters supplied in one of the optional enclosure styles, refer to Appendix C, Optional Enclosures,

for the appropriate wiring diagram and specific wiring instructions.

Except for the power connector, all electrical connectors are stored in their terminal blocks during shipment and may be
removed from the enclosure for more convenient wiring. Feed the cables through the conduit holes on the bottom of the
enclosure, attach the wires to the appropriate connectors and plug the connectors back into their terminal blocks.

Note: For compliance with the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), a transparent plastic shroud

protects the electrical connections. The shroud must remain in place, except while wiring the unit. Reinstall the
shroud after the wiring has been completed.

Once the Model DF868 is completely wired, proceed to Chapter 2, Initial Setup, to configure the unit for operation.

1.7.1 Wiring the Line Power

!ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS!

To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A,

CE Mark Compliance.

The Model DF868 may be ordered for operation with power inputs of 100-120 VAC, 220-240 VAC, or 12-28 VDC.
The label on the shroud inside the electronics enclosure, just above the
line voltage and the fuse rating for the unit (the fuse rating is also listed in Chapter 4, Specifications). Be sure to
connect the meter only to the specified line voltage.

Note: For compliance with the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), this unit requires an external

power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker. The disconnect device must be marked as such,
clearly visible, directly accessible, and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the Model D

Note: Only use Class 2 Rated Power supply for line power connection to DC instrument.

Refer to Figure 3 on page 6 or Figure 10 on page 16 to locate terminal block TB1 and connect the line power as follows:

WARNING! Improper connection of the line power leads or connecting the meter to the incorrect line

voltage will damage the unit. It will also result in hazardous voltages at the flowcell and
associated piping and within the electronics console.

TB1 line power terminal block, lists the required

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1.7.1 Wiring the Line Power (cont.)

1. Remove the plastic shroud that covers the terminal blocks. Be sure to reinstall the shroud after all of the wiring has
been completed.

2. Strip ¼” of insulation from the end of the power and neutral or line leads (or the positive and negative DC power
leads), and ½” from the end of the ground lead.

3. Connect the ground lead to the internal ground connection located on the side panel of the enclosure (see Figure 3).

IMPORTANT: The incoming ground lead must be connected to the internal ground connection.

4. Connect the neutral or line lead (or the negative – DC power lead) to TB1-2 and the line power lead (or the positive
+ DC power lead) to TB1-3 as shown in Figure 3.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the existing PC board ground wire or the cover ground wire.

Figure 3: Wiring the Line Power

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1.7.2 Wiring the Transducers

!ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS!

To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A,

CE Mark Compliance.

Wiring a typical Model DF868 ultrasonic liquid flowmeter system requires interconnection of the following
components:

• a pair of transducers (per channel) mounted in the flowcell

• a lightning protector (optional)

• the electronics console

To wire the transducers, complete the following steps:

WARNING! Before connecting the transducers, take them to a safe area and discharge any static buildup by

shorting the center conductor of the transducer cables to the metal shield on the cable
connector.

1. If an optional lightning protector is being installed, connect it to the electronics end of the cables according to the

instructions provided.

2. Locate the CH1 transducer cables and connect them to the two CH1 transducers.

3. Refer to the wiring diagram in Figure 10 on page 16 and connect the transducer cables to the CH1 terminal block.

Then, secure the cable clamp.

4. For a 2-channel Model DF868 flowmeter, repeat steps 2-3 to wire the Channel 2 transducer system to terminal

block CH2.

Note: It is not required that Channel 2 of a 2-channel Model DF868 be used. This channel may be left inactive for

future use.

After the wiring has been completed, the transducer channel(s) must be activated before measurements can begin. See
Chapter 2, Initial Setup, for instructions.

1.7.3 Wiring the 0/4-20 mA Analog Outputs

The standard configuration of the Model DF868 flowmeter includes two isolated 0/4-20 mA analog outputs
(designated as A and B). Connections to these outputs may be made with standard twisted-pair wiring. The current loop
impedance for these circuits must not exceed 550 ohms.

Refer to Figure 10 on page 16 for the location of terminal block I/O and wire the terminal block as shown.

1.7.4 Wiring the Serial Port

The Model DF868 is equipped with a built-in serial communications port. The standard port is an RS232 interface, but
an optional RS485 interface is available upon request. Proceed to the appropriate sub-section for wiring instructions.
For more information on serial communications, refer to the EIA-RS Serial Communications Manual (916-054).

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1.7.4a Wiring the RS232 Interface

Use the serial port to connect the Model DF868 flowmeter to a printer, an ANSI terminal or a personal computer. The
RS232 interface is wired as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), and the signals available at terminal block J1 are shown
in Table 1. Refer to Figure 10 on page 16 and complete the following steps:

1. Disconnect the main power to the unit.

2. Install the required cable clamp in the chosen conduit hole on the side of the electronics enclosure.

3. Use the information in Table 1 to construct a suitable cable for connecting the Model DF868 to the external device.

If desired, an appropriate cable may be purchased from the factory.

Table 1: RS232 Connection to DCE or DTE Device

DCE

Signal

J1 Pin

5 DTR (Data

6 CTS

7 COM (Ground) 7 5 7 5

8 RX (Receive) 2 3 3 2

9 TX (Transmit) 3 2 2 3

Description

Terminal Ready)

(Clear to Send)

DB25
Pin #

20 4 20 4

47 58

DCE DB9

Pin #

DTE
DB25
Pin #

DTE
DB9

Pin #

Note: Signal names that imply direction (e.g., transmit and receive) are named from the point of view of the DTE

device (the GE meter is usually considered the DTE device). When the RS232 standard is strictly followed,
these signals are labeled with the same name and pin # on the DCE device side as well. Unfortunately, the
convention is not followed because the DTE and DCE side get confused. Therefore, connections that imply
direction are changed to reflect their direction on the DCE side.

4. Feed the flying leads end of the cable through the conduit hole and wire it to terminal block

J1. Connect the other

end of the cable to the printer, ANSI terminal or personal computer, and secure the cable clamp.

After the wiring has been completed, consult the User’s Manual for the external device to configure it for use with the
Model DF868.

1.7.4b Wiring the RS485 Interface

Use the optional RS485 serial port to network multiple DF868 flowmeters to a single computer terminal. Upon request,
the standard RS232 port on the DF868 may be configured as a two-wire, half-duplex RS485 interface, through a device
such as the INMAC Model 800052 RS232-RS422/RS485 converter.

IMPORTANT: The DF868 must be configured at the factory for RS485 operation.

To wire the RS485 serial port, refer to Figure 10 on page 16 and complete the following steps:

1. Disconnect the main power to the unit.

2. Install the required cable clamp in the chosen conduit hole on the side of the electronics enclosure.

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1.7.4b Wiring the RS485 Interface (cont.)

3. Feed one end of the cable through the conduit hole, wire it to terminal block J1 and secure the cable clamp.

Connect the other end of the cable to the converter, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Typical RS485 Connections

1.7.4c Wiring the Ethernet Interface

A modified DF868 can use the Ethernet interface to communicate to an internal network. An optional Ethernet card
with a unique MAC (IP) address (installed only in slots 5 or 6) includes an RJ45 connector. To connect the
Ethernet-enabled DF868 to the network, insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector, route the cable
through the bottom of the DF868, and wire the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. An external connection is required between the Ethernet option card and the DF868’s
RS232 connector, as shown in Table 2.

Note: The MAC address for a specific DF868 is included with customer documentation. For more information on

setting up the MAC address, refer to Chapter 6 of the Programming Manual.

Table 2: RS232 to Ethernet Interconnections

DF868 Type Terminal Block Terminal Block

RS232 on

Main Board

TB1 on

Ethernet Card

Wall Mount TX Pin 1

RX Pin 2

RTN Pin 3

RS232 on

Main Board

TB2 on

Ethernet Card

Rack Mount TX Pin 1

RX Pin 2

RTN Pin 3

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1.7.4d Wiring the MODBUS/TCP Interface

Customers can also use a modified DF868 that provides a MODBUS/TCP interface to communicate to an internal
network. An optional MODBUS/TCP card with a unique MAC (IP) address (installed only in slots 5 or 6) includes an
RJ45 connector. To connect the MODBUS/TCP-enabled DF868 to the network, insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into
the RJ45 connector, route the cable through the bottom of the DF868, and wire the other end of the cable to the Ethernet
network according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Note: The MAC address for a specific DF868 is included with customer documentation. For more information on

setting up the MAC address, refer to Chapter 6 of the Programming Manual.

1.7.4e Wiring the Foundation Fieldbus Network

Fieldbus network connections are made at J8/J9, pins 1 and 2 (see Figure 5). Optionally, a shield can be connected to
J8/J9 pin 3, depending on the network wiring. Connector J8 or J9 will be installed depending on the option ordered by
the customer.

No connections are made to J8/J9, pins 7 and 9, under normal operation. If it is desired to reset the network board to
factory defaults:

1. Connect a jumper between J8/J9 pin 7 and pin 9.

2. Power cycle the instrument.

3. Ten seconds after the power has been restored to the unit, remove the jumper to return the network board to normal

operation.

9

J9

1

9

J8

1

Figure 5: Network Connections - Standard Option Interior

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1.7.5 Wiring an Alarms Option Card

The Model DF868 flowmeter can accommodate up to 4 alarm option cards. Each alarms option card includes three
Form C relays (designated as A, B and C).

The alarm relays on the option card are available in two types:

• general purpose

• hermetically sealed for Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas.

The maximum electrical ratings for the relays are listed in Chapter 4, Specifications. Each of the three alarm relays can
be wired either as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC).

In setting up an alarm relay, it may be wired for either conventional or fail-safe operation. In fail-safe mode, the alarm
relay is constantly energized, except when it is triggered or a power failure or other interruption occurs. See Figure 6
for the operation of a NO alarm relay in both conventional and fail-safe mode.

Connect the two wires required for each alarm relay in accordance with the pin number assignments shown in
Figure 10 on page 16.

Figure 6: Conventional and Fail-Safe Operation

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1.7.6 Wiring a 0/4-20 mA Analog Inputs Option Card

To calculate energy measurement, the Model DF868 requires accurate temperature data from the measurement site.
Transmitters installed in the flowcell can provide this information via an optional 0/4-20 mA analog inputs card. This
option card includes two isolated 0/4-20 mA analog inputs (designated as A and B), each of which includes a 24 VDC
power supply for loop-powered transmitters. Either input may be used to process the temperature signal.

Note: To enter programming data during operation of the meter, it will be necessary to know which input is assigned

to which process parameter. This information should have been entered in Appendix B, Data Records.

The analog inputs, which have an impedance of 118 ohms, should be connected with standard twisted-pair wiring.
Power to the transmitters may be supplied either by the integral 24 VDC power supply on the analog input card or by
an external power supply. Figure 7 shows typical wiring diagrams, with and without an external power supply, for one
of the analog inputs.

Figure 7: Analog Input Wiring Diagram

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1.7.6 Wiring a 0/4-20 mA Analog Inputs Option Card (cont.)

Wire the analog input terminal block in accordance with the pin number assignments shown in Figure 10 on page 16.

If the flowmeter system includes additional transmitters, the Model DF868 can accommodate up to three more analog
inputs option cards. These option cards are identical to the temperature card described on page 12 and they should be
wired in the same manner (see Figure 10 on page 16).

The analog inputs on the option card(s) can be calibrated with the Model DF868’s built-in analog outputs. However, be
certain that the analog outputs have been calibrated first. See Chapter 1, Calibration, in the Service Manual for the
appropriate procedures.

1.7.7 Wiring a Totalizer/Frequency Outputs Option Card

The Model DF868 can accommodate up to four totalizer/frequency outputs option cards. Each totalizer/frequency
outputs option card provides four outputs (designated as A, B, C, and D) that can be used as either totalizer or
frequency outputs.

Each totalizer/frequency output requires two wires. Wire this terminal block in accordance with the pin number
assignments shown in Figure 10 on page 16. Figure 8 shows sample wiring diagrams of a totalizer output circuit and a
frequency output circuit.

Figure 8: Totalizer/Frequency Outputs Wiring

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1.7.8 Wiring an RTD Inputs Option Card

The Model DF868 can accommodate up to four RTD (Resistance Temperature Device) inputs option cards. Each RTD
inputs option card provides two direct RTD inputs (designated as A and B).

Each RTD input requires three wires, which should be fed through one of the conduit holes on the bottom of the
electronic console. (For maximum accuracy, the three wires must be of equal length.) Wire this terminal block in
accordance with the pin number assignments shown in Figure 10 on page 16.

1.7.9 Wiring a 0/4-20 mA Analog Outputs Option Card

The Model DF868 flowmeter can accommodate up to 4 analog outputs option cards. Each analog outputs option card
includes four isolated 0/4-20 mA outputs (designated as A, B, C and D).

Connections to these outputs may be made with standard twisted-pair wiring. The total current loop impedance for
these circuits must not exceed 1000 ohms. Wire this terminal block in accordance with the pin number assignments
shown in Figure 10 on page 16.

1.7.10 Wiring a MODBUS Option Card

A modified DF868 can use the RS485 standard for MODBUS communications. This standard allows up to 32 nodes
(drivers and receivers) on one multidrop network, at distances up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m). To connect the instrument(s) to
the host system, the factory recommends using a 24-gauge (24 AWG) twisted-pair cable with a characteristic
impedance of 120 ohms and a 120-ohm termination at each end of the communications line.

The MODBUS option card must be plugged into either slot 5 or slot 6 of the DF868. On the option card, pin 1 is the

[TMT-] inverting or negative connection and pin 2 is the [TMT+] non-inverting or positive connection. To link the DF868

to the control system, connect the two wires of the twisted-pair cable from these terminals to the corresponding
terminals at the control system, in accordance with the pin number assignments shown in Figure 10 on page 16.

Note: If two MODBUS option cards are installed in the DF868, only the card in slot 5 is activated.

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Figure 9: Model DF868 Type 4X Enclosure (ref. dwg #425-208)

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Figure 10: Model DF868 Electronics Console Wiring (ref. dwg #702-213, sht 1 of 2)

Chapter 2. Initial Setup

Chapter 2. Initial Setup

2.1 Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for entering the minimum amount of programming data required to place the Model
DF868 flowmeter into operation. Before the Model DF868 can begin taking measurements and displaying valid data,
the system and pipe parameters must be entered. In addition, if you plan to use both channels of a 2-channel meter, each
channel must be activated prior to use. Additional programming options provide access to the more advanced features
of the Model DF868, but this information is not required to begin taking measurements.

Note: See the Programming Manual for information on those User Program options not covered in this chapter.

2.2 Navigating Through the User Program

In order to begin using the Model DF868, the following submenus within the User Program will be accessed:

• ACTIV - enables selection of the desired measurement method (for a 2-Channel meter, it is also used to activate a

channel)

• SYSTM - prompts the user to enter the required system data

• PIPE - prompts the user to enter the required pipe parameters

As a guide in following the programming instructions in this chapter, the relevant portions of the Model DF868 menu
map have been reproduced in Figure 11 on page 31 and Figure 12 on page 32.

Note: There are minor differences at the start of the

models, but the PIPE submenus are identical.

The following discussion assumes that the left screen pane is active. If the right screen pane is active, only the function
key designations change. That is, replace [F1]-[F4] with [F5]-[F8]. Be sure to record all programming data in Appendix B,
Data Records.

Use the keypad, as described in the Programming Manual, to navigate through the User Program. The menu map may
be followed in sequence, or the [ and [ keys may be used to scroll through the prompt screens. The [ key may be
used to delete the last alphanumeric character that was entered from the keypad.

ACTIV and SYSTM submenus for the 1-Channel and 2-Channel

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2.3 Accessing the User Program

To access the User Program, press the [PROG] key on the keypad.

Note: If the security feature is active, enter the password and press [ENT] to enter the User Program. See the SECUR

submenu section in Chapter 1 of the Programming Manual for more information on the security feature.

2.3.1 1-Channel Meter

For a 1-Channel Model DF868, the measurement mode screen is replaced by the following initial programming mode
screen:

PROGRAM Start ‰

At the User Program screen
shown, press [F1] and proceed to
the next page for instructions.

PROGRAM
status

ACTIV SYSTM PIPE I/O

2.3.2 2-Channel Meter

For a 2-Channel Model DF868, the following two-step sequence is required to reach the initial programming screen:

PROGRAM Start ‰

PROGRAM
Channel 1

CH1 CH2 GLOBL SAVE

Chan 1 PROGR Start ‰

Press [F1] or [F2] to select the
submenu for Channel 1 or
Channel 2, respectively, from the
option bar.

At the User Program screen
shown, press [F1] and proceed to
the next page for instructions.

Channel PROGRAM
status

ACTIV SYSTM PIPE I/O

Only the submenus

ACTIV, SYSTM and PIPE are discussed in this manual. Refer to the Programming Manual for

information on the other submenus.

Note: In this manual, only the programming of Channel 1 will be described. To program Channel 2, simply repeat the

same procedures presented for Channel 1.

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2.4 Activating a Channel

The ACTIV submenu permits selection of the desired measurement method. In addition, it is used to activate/deactivate
one or both of the channels in a 2-Channel Model DF868.

2.4.1 1-Channel Meter

1. Enter the ACTIV submenu by pressing [F1] at the User PROGRAM prompt.

2. Press [F1] to activate the channel in Transit-Time mode, or [F2] to activate the channel in TransFlection mode.

2.4.2 2-Channel Meter

1. Enter the ACTIV submenu by pressing [F1] at the Channel PROGRAM prompt.

2. Press [F1] (Off) to deactivate the channel and return to the Channel PROGRAM prompt, or press [F2] to activate the

channel in Transit-Time mode, or [F3] to activate TransFlection mode.

Note: If a customer has not ordered the DF868 with TransFlection mode, the TRNFL option does not appear.

Proceed directly to the next section to program the SYSTM submenu.

2.5 Entering System Data for a Channel

Begin the programming of the SYSTM submenu in either the 1-Channel or 2-Channel section below.

2.5.1 1-Channel Meter

For the 1-Channel Model DF868, the information entered in the SYSTM submenu pertains to the global operation of the
flowmeter.

1. At the User Program screen, press the [F2] function key to program the SYSTM submenu.

2. Enter a Site Label of up to 9 characters and press the [ENT] key. (While taking measurements, the site label appears

on the locator bar.)

3. Enter a Site Message of up to 21 characters. Use this screen to enter a brief description of the site. When the

message has been entered, press the [ENT] key.

4. Press [F1] to turn the Energy Option OFF or press [F2] to turn it ON. (The Energy Option calculates the energy of a

system based on temperatures at the supply and return points, and the flow of fluid.)

5. To select the System Units, press [F1] to display parameters and measurements in English units or press [F2] to

display parameters and measurements in Metric units.

6. To program the Totalizer Option, press [F1] to measure totals automatically, or press [F2] to measure totals

manually.

The remainder of the SYSTM submenu is identical for the 1-Channel and 2-Channel versions of the Model DF868.
Proceed to the 1- and 2-Channel Meters section to complete the programming of this submenu.

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2.5.2 2-Channel Meter

For the 2-Channel Model DF868, the information entered in the SYSTM submenu pertains only to the currently selected
channel.

1. At the User Program screen shown, press [F2] to program the SYSTM submenu.

2. Enter a Channel Label of up to 9 characters. While taking measurements, the channel label will appear on the

locator bar. Press [ENT].

3. Enter a Channel Message of up to 21 characters. Press [ENT].

4. Press [F1] to turn the Energy Option OFF or press [F2] to turn it ON. (The Energy Option calculates the energy of a

system based on temperatures at the supply and return points, and the flow of fluid.)

Note: For the 2-Channel Model DF868, the System Units and Totalizer prompts, which are not required to make the

unit operational, are located in the GLOBL submenu. See the Programming Manual for details.

The remainder of the SYSTM submenu is identical for the 1-Channel and 2-Channel versions of the Model DF868.
Proceed to the 1- and 2-Channel Meters section below to complete programming.

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2.5.3 1- and 2-Channel Meters

1. Use the [F1]-[F4] and [ keys to select the desired Volumetric Units for the flow rate display.

The abbreviations and definitions of all the available volumetric units are shown in Table 3. The choices shown on the
option bar are determined by the selections made at the previous SYSTEM UNITS prompt screen.

Table 3: Volumetric Unit Options

English Volumetric Units Metric Volumetric Units

GAL/S - U.S. Gallons per Second L/S - Liter per Second
GAL/M - U.S. Gallons per Minute L/M - Liters per Minute
GAL/H - U.S. Gallons per Hour L/H - Liters per Hour
MGD - Millions of U.S. Gallons per Day ML/D - Millions of Liters per Day

3

/s - Cubic Feet per Second m3/s - Cubic Meters per Second

ft

3

ft

/m - Cubic Feet per Minute m3/m - Cubic Meters per Minute

3

ft

/h - Cubic Feet per Hour Mm3/h - Millions of Cubic Meters per Hour

3

Mft

/d - Millions of Cubic Feet per Day Mm3/d - Millions of Cubic Meters per Day
BBL/S - Barrels per Second BBL/S - Barrels per Second
BBL/M - Barrels per Minute BBL/M - Barrels per Minute
BBL/H - Barrels per Hour BBL/H - Barrels per Hour
BBL/D - Barrels per Day BBL/D - Barrels per Day
MBBL/D - Millions of Barrels per Day MBBL/D - Millions of Barrels per Day
Acre-inch/sec - Acre-inches per second N/A
Acre-inch/min - Acre-inches per minute N/A
Acre-inch/hr - Acre-inches per hour N/A
Acre-inch/day - Acre-inches per day N/A
Acre-foot/sec - Acre-feet per second N/A
Acre-foot/min - Acre-feet per minute N/A
Acre-foot/hr - Acre-feet per hour N/A
Acre-foot/day - Acre-feet per day N/A

2. Press

[F1]-[F4] to select the Vol Decimal Digits (the desired number of digits to the right of the decimal point) in the

volumetric flow rate display.

3. Use the [F1]-[F4] and [ keys to select the Totalizer Units.

The abbreviations and definitions of all the available totalizer units are shown in Table 4 on page 22. The choices
shown on the option bar in the prompt screen above are determined by the selections made at the previous SYSTEM

UNITS prompt screen.

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2.5.3 1- and 2-Channel Meters (cont.)

Table 4: Totalizer Unit Options

English Totalizer Units Metric Totalizer Units

Gal - U.S. Gallons L - Liters
MGAL - Mega U.S. gallons ML - Megaliters

3

- Cubic Feet m3- Cubic Meters

ft

3

Mft

- Mega Cubic Feet Mm3- Mega Cubic Meters
BBL - Barrels BBL - Barrels
MBBL - Megabarrels MBBL - Megabarrels
Acre-inches
Acre-feet

4. Press [F1]-[F4] to select the Total Decimal Digits (the digits to the right of the decimal point) in the totalized flow

display.

2.5.3a Mass Flow

If the Mass Flow prompt in the SETUP submenu is not enabled, skip this sub-section. However, the following
programming sequence appears if Mass Flow is enabled.

1. Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the desired Mass Flow units, listed in Table 5.

Table 5: Available Mass Flow Units

English Metric

LB = Pounds KG = Kilograms
KLB = Thousands of LB TONNE = Metric Tons (1000 KG)
MMLB = Millions of LB
TONS = Tons (2000 LB)

2. Use the

3. Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the MDOT Decimal Digits (the digits to the right of the decimal point) for displaying

mass flow.

4. Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the Mass (Totalizer) units, listed in Table 5.

5. Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the Mass Decimal Digits (the digits to the right of the decimal point) for displaying

totalized mass flow.

[F1]-[F4] keys to select the desired Mass Flow Time units.

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2.5.3b Energy Option

If you did not select the Energy Option earlier, the meter now returns to the initial User (or Channel) Program screen.
But if you selected the Energy Option, several more prompts appear.

1. Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the desired Power units, listed in Table 6.

Table 6: Power Unit Options

English Power Units Metric Power Units

kBTU―Thousands of British

kCAL/sec―Kilocalories/second

Thermal Units per Hour

MMBTU―Millions of British

Thermal Units per Hour

MCAL/sec―MegaCalories/

second

kW―kilowatts kW―kilowatts

Tons MW―Megawatts

2. Use the

[F1]-[F4] keys to select the Power Decimal Digits (the digits to the right of the decimal point) for displaying

power.

3. Use the [F1]-[F4] keys to select the Total Energy units, shown in Table 7.

Table 7: Energy Unit Options

English Energy Units Metric Energy Units

kBTU―Thousands of British

kCAL―Kilocalories

Thermal Units

MMBTU―Millions of British

MCAL―MegaCalories

Thermal Units

kWHr―Kilowatt-Hours kW―Kilowatt-Hour

Tons MW―Megawatt-Hour

4. Use the

[F1]-[F4] keys to select the Energy Decimal Digits (the digits to the right of the decimal point) for displaying

total energy.

5. Press [F1] to make measurements in a Cooling system, or [F2] to make measurements in a Heating system.

6. Press [F1] to conduct Flow Measurement at the point of return (where the liquid exits), or [F2] to measure flow at the

point of supply (where the liquid enters).

When the above selection has been made, the meter exits the SYSTM submenu and returns to the initial User Program
screen. Proceed directly to the next section to program the PIPE submenu.

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2.6 Entering Pipe Data

The PIPE submenu permits entry of the transducer and pipe specifications. To program this menu, complete the
following steps:

1. At the User (or Channel) Program screen, press [F3] to program the PIPE submenu.

2.6.1 Transducer Number

2. Enter the Transducer Number engraved on the head of the transducer and press [ENT]. If there is no engraved

number, complete the steps below. Otherwise, proceed to step 3 on the next page for a clamp-on transducer, or to
step 4 for a wetted transducer.

IMPORTANT: Special transducers, which have no engraved number on the head, are rarely used. Examine the

transducer head carefully for a number.

a. Assign a number between 91 and 99 to the Special Transducer and press [ENT]. (The meter will only accept

values from 1 to 199.)

b. Use the [F1]-[F3] keys to select the Wedge Type. Three choices are available: Rayleigh or Shear wave (for

clamp-on transducers) or wetted transducers.

c. Use the [F1]-[F3] keys to select the Frequency of the special transducer.

IMPORTANT: The frequency is required to transmit an excitation voltage at the transducer’s natural frequency.

d. Enter the special transducer Time Delay (Tw) value supplied by the factory and press [ENT].

Note: Tw is the time required for the transducer signal to travel through the transducer and its cable. This time delay

must be subtracted from the transit times of the upstream and downstream transducers to ensure an accurate
measurement.

If you have selected a special wetted transducer, the meter now rejoins the standard programming sequence. However,
if you have selected a special clamp-on transducer, two additional prompts appear.

e. Use the numeric keys to enter the Wedge Angle (the angle of the ultrasonic transmission) in degrees and press

[ENT].

Note: In TransFlection mode, you must enter a separate wedge angle for both the transmit transducer and the receive

transducer.

f. Use the numeric keys to enter the Wedge Soundspeed in ft/sec or m/sec and press [ENT].

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2.6.2 Pipe Material

3. Use the [F1]-[F4] and [ keys to select the Pipe Material, as listed in Table 8.

Table 8: Pipe Materials

Pipe Material Category Specific Material

Steel Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel
Iron Ductile Iron or Cast Iron
Cu - Copper None
Al - Aluminum None
Brass None
CuNi - Copper/Nickel 70% Cu 30% Ni or 90% Cu 10% Ni
Glass Pyrex, Flint, or Crown
Plastic Nylon, Polyester, Polypropylene, PVC

(CPVC), Acrylic

Other* Any material

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Note: Depending on the pipe material choice, another window may appear, asking you to specify the specific

material. If you have selected “Other,” the DF868 prompts you to enter the sound speed.

2.6.3 Pipe OD

4. Enter the known Pipe OD or circumference and press [F1]-[F4] to select the appropriate units, as shown in Table 9.
Press [ENT]. (The meter will only accept values from 1/8 to 648 in.)

Note: The first two lines of text in the prompt area depend on the selection made at the TRANSDUCER NUMBER prompt.

The option bar choices may appear in English or Metric units.

Obtain the required information by measuring either the pipe outside diameter (OD) or circumference at the transducer
installation site. The data may also be obtained from standard pipe size tables.

Table 9: Available Pipe OD Units

English Metric

inch = pipe OD in inches mm = pipe OD in millimeters
feet = pipe OD in feet m = pipe OD in meters
in/PI = pipe circumference

in inches
ft/PI = pipe circumference

in feet

mm/PI = pipe circumference
in millimeters

m/PI = pipe circumference
in meters

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2.6.4 Pipe Wall

5. Enter the known thickness of the Pipe Wall, in the same units used for the pipe OD, and press [ENT].

IMPORTANT: Because the units can not be independently chosen for this parameter, the value must be entered in the

same units used for the pipe OD.

If the pipe wall thickness is not available, look up the value in a table of standard pipe size data (such as the GE
brochure Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data, 914-004), or use the Model DF868’s on-line Help Menu (see the
Programming Manual for details).

For wetted transducers, skip to step 7.

2.6.5 Lining

6. Press [F1] if the pipe does not have a Lining, or [F2] if it does have a lining. If you select YES, complete the steps

below.

a. Use the [F1]-[F4] and [ keys to select the Lining Material. Options include Tar, Pyrex, Asbestos, Mortar,

Rubber, PTFE and Other. If you choose “Other,” the DF868 then asks you to enter the lining sound speed. If you
do not know the lining sound speed, Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data (914-004) lists some standard materials
and their corresponding sound speeds.

b. Enter the known Lining Thickness, in the same units used for the pipe OD, and press [ENT]. Then proceed to step

9.

2.6.6 Path and Axial Length

7. Enter the Path Length of the ultrasonic signal. Press [F1] or [F2] to select the desired units, and press [ENT].

Note: The factory has calculated both the transducer signal path length (P) and the transducer signal axial length (L),

based on the exact transducer configuration used for the application. These values are engraved on the
flowcell and/or are included in the documentation supplied with the meter. See Appendix D for an explanation
as to how these values are calculated.

8. The next prompt varies, depending on whether you selected Transit-Time or TransFlection in the ACTIV menu.

• If you selected Transit-Time, the DF868 asks for the Axial Length. Enter the supplied value. Press [F1] or [F2] to

select the desired units, and press

[ENT].

• If you have selected TransFlection, enter the number of degrees for the Transducer Angle, and press [ENT]. Skip to

step 10.

2.6.7 Tracking Windows

Note: This step only appears if you have selected Transit-Time.

9. Press [F1] if you do not want Tracking Windows, or [F2] if you want to enable the windows. (Tracking windows are

used to detect the receive signal when you are unsure of the fluid soundspeed.)

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2.6.8 Fluid Type

10. Use the [F1]-[F4] and [ keys to select the Fluid Type. The selections for fluid type vary, depending on whether:

• the ENERGY OPTION is ON or OFF; and

• the TRACKING WINDOW is enabled or disabled.

Refer to Table 10 if

ENERGY OPTION is OFF, or to Table 11 on page 27 if ENERGY OPTION is ON.

Note: Some of the fluid types may require additional selections as shown in the following tables.

Table 10: Fluid Types for ENERGY OFF

Tracking Windows =

NO Additional Selections YES Additional Selections

WATER Select

If
Temperature and press

OIL Select

NORML or SEA and press [ENT].

NORML is selected, enter the Water

[ENT].

LUBE or CRUDE and press [ENT]. W260 No additional selections required.

W100 No additional selections required.

METH No additional selections required. OIL No additional selections required.

ETH Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and press

[ENT].

OTHER Enter the Minimum Soundspeed and press

[ENT]. Then enter the Maximum Soundspeed

and press

[ENT]

LN2 No additional selections required.

FREON No additional selections required.

OTHER Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and press

[ENT].

Table 11: Fluid Types for ENERGY ON

Tracking Windows =

NO Additional Selections YES Additional Selections

WATER Enter the Water Temperature and press

W260 No additional selections required.

[ENT].

MIXED Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and press

[ENT]. Then enter the Percentage of

Water and press

[ENT].

OTHER Enter the Fluid Soundspeed and press

[ENT].

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MIXED Enter the Percentage of Water and press [ENT].

OTHER Enter the Minimum Soundspeed and press

[ENT]. Then enter the Maximum Soundspeed

and press

[ENT].

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2.6.9 Reynolds Correction

11. Press [F1] to turn Reynolds Correction off, or [F2] to turn it on.

Note: Reynolds Correction is a number based on the Kinematic Viscosity and flow rate of the fluid. It should be

enabled for most applications.

12. When you enable the Reynolds Correction Factor, you must also enter the Kinematic Viscosity of your fluid, as
listed in Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data. Use the numeric keys to enter a value, and press

[ENT].

2.6.10 Calibration Factor

13. Enter a value for the flow Calibration Factor and press [ENT]. The default value is 1.00, but values between 0.50
and 2.00 may be entered.

14. The menu now varies, depending on whether you have activated the TransFlection or Transit-Time mode.

• If you activated the TransFlection mode, the program asks for the Depth of Reflector. This setting determines where

in the pipe the DF868 looks for the reflected signal. The default value is 50%. Use the numeric keys to enter a
value, and press

Note: GE recommends activating the Reynolds Correction Factor when the Depth of Reflector is set at 50%. You can

disable the Reynolds Correction Factor when the Depth of Reflector is set at any other value.

[ENT].

• If you activated the Transit-Time mode, two steps appear.

a. Use the

traverses the pipe, from 1 to 5.

b. The Transducer Spacing prompt displays the spacing of the transducers, as calculated from the information you

have entered. Record this number and use it to properly space transducers.

Note: If necessary, you can overwrite the spacing shown (using the numeric keys) to match the actual physical

You have completed entering pipe parameters for clamp-on transducers. Press
submenu, and [EXIT] to leave the submenu.

Table 12 lists the numeric parameters in the PIPE submenu, with their high and low limits.

[F1]-[F4] keys to select the desired Number of Traverses, the number of times the ultrasonic signal

spacing of the transducers. The factory does not recommend overwriting the spacing. If you must, do not
change the spacing by more than ±10% from the value shown.

[ENT] to return to the start of the PIPE

Table 12: Low and High Limits for PIPE Parameters

Parameter Low Limit High Limit

Wedge Angle 25° 90°

Pipe OD 0.12 in. 300 in.

Pipe Wall 0 in. 4.0 in.

Lining Thickness 0 in. 4.0 in.

Kinematic Viscosity 0.1

10,000 (E-6 ft

2

/s)

Path Length 0.12 in. 480 in.

Axial Length 0.12 in. 480 in.

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2.7 Exiting the User Program

After the calibration factor entry has been made, the meter will exit the PIPE submenu and return to the initial User
Program screen.

PROGRAM Start ‰

To leave the User Program and
begin taking measurements,
press [EXIT].

PROGRAM
status

ACTIV SYSTM PIPE I/O

At the conclusion of the initial setup programming sequence, the following screen appears:

PROGRAM Start

At the User Program screen
shown, press [F1] to return to
measurement mode without
saving the file or press [F2] to

Note: If you press

Do you want to SAVE
current selection appears here

No Yes

[NO], the DF868 still retains the newly programmed information. See the Programming Manual for

enter the SAVE submenu.

instructions on using the SAVE submenu.

Proceed to Chapter 3, Operation, for instructions on taking measurements or refer to the Programming Manual for
instructions on programming the Model DF868’s advanced features.

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Figure 11: Model DF868 Initial Setup Menu Map with Energy Option Turned OFF

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Figure 12: Model DF868 Initial Setup Menu Map with Energy Option Turned ON

Chapter 3. Operation

Chapter 3. Operation

3.1 Introduction

See Chapter 1, Installation, and Chapter 2, Initial Setup, to prepare the system for operation. When the meter is ready
to take measurements, proceed with this chapter. The following specific topics are discussed:

• Powering Up

• Using the Display

• Taking Measurements

Note: All inputs and outputs of the Model DF868 are calibrated at the factory, prior to shipment. If it becomes

necessary to recalibrate any of the inputs and/or outputs, see Chapter 1, Calibration, of the Service Manual.

WARNING! To ensure the safe operation of the Model DF868, it must be installed and operated as described

in this manual. In addition, be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for
the installation of electrical equipment.

3.2 Powering Up

Because the Model DF868 does not have an ON/OFF switch, it will power up as soon as the connected power source is
energized.

Note: For compliance with the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), this unit requires an external

power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker. The disconnect device must be marked as such,
clearly visible, directly accessible, and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the Model DF868.

Immediately upon power up, the Model DF868 displays the GE logo and the software version (2AA) in the left pane of
the display window. The Model DF868 performs a series of internal checks and display the results in the right pane of
the display window.

Note: If the Model DF868 fails any of the internal checks, try disconnecting the power and then re-powering the unit.

If the Model DF868 continues to fail any of the internal checks, contact the factory for assistance.

After successfully performing the internal checks, the Model DF868 begins taking measurements. The power up
display is replaced by a measurement mode display similar to that shown in Figure 13.

Note: As a minimum, the system and pipe parameters (for each installed channel of a 2-channel meter) must be

entered before the DF868 can display valid data. Refer to Chapter 2, Initial Setup, for specific instructions.

SITE1 PIPE1 SITE1 PIPE1

VEL VOLUM

+TOTL

-TOTL

Figure 13: A Typical Measurement Display

Proceed to the next section for a description of the components of the Model DF868 display screen.

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3.3 Using the Display

The Model DF868 display is divided into a left pane and a right pane. The two screen panes can be set independently to
display any of the available measurement or diagnostic parameters. The components of a typical measurement mode
screen are shown in Figure 14.

SUM

gSITE

DIF

Ch1 no label

CH1

CH2

Figure 14: Display Screen Components

Both panes of the display screen are continuously updated, but only one pane at a time may be programmed or
changed. To select a pane, press the corresponding side of the [SCREEN] key on the keypad. The currently selected
screen pane will have function names in the option bar, while the other screen pane will have a blank option bar. See the
Programming Manual for detailed instructions on using the keypad.

As shown in Figure 14, each pane of the display screen is divided into the following three general areas:

• the locator bar

• the prompt area

• the option bar.

The upper portion of the screen pane is called the locator bar. While the meter is taking measurements, the locator bar
displays the name of the currently selected site file. In addition, the locator bar identifies the task that is currently being
performed and the status of that task. For example, pressing the
display “PROGRAM” and “Start” to indicate that the meter is ready to be programmed from the start of the User Program.

[PROG] key on the keypad will cause the locator bar to

At various times, one or more of the following four symbols may be displayed on the far right of the locator bar:

• ‰: This symbol, which is called the pointer, indicates that additional option bar entries are available. These options

can be accessed by using the [ and [ keys.

• *: A flashing asterisk indicates that the Model DF868 is currently logging information. See the Programming

Manual for instructions on creating a log file.

• S or S

next keystroke only, while “S

: This symbol indicates the status of the red [SHIFT] key. “S” indicates that the [SHIFT] key is activated for the

L

” indicates that the [SHIFT] key is locked. See the next section for instructions on

L

using the keypad.

• T: This symbol indicates that the Model DF868 is currently totalizing data.

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3.3 Using the Display (cont.)

The middle portion of the screen pane is the prompt area. This area displays data, graphs, and logs in measurement
mode and menu prompts in programming mode. In addition, error code messages, which are described in the Service
Manual, are displayed in the prompt area.

The lower portion of the screen pane is called the option bar. The option bar displays the functions assigned to the four
keys immediately below the display screen ([F1]-[F4] for the left pane and [F5]-[F8] for the right pane). Press a function
key to select the function listed in the option bar immediately above it. If more than four functions are available, a

pointer ( ) appears on the far right of the locator bar. Press the [ or [ keys to display the additional functions on
the option bar.

For information about other symbols and text that may appear on the display screen, refer to the Service Manual.

3.4 Taking Measurements

The Model DF868 is capable of displaying several different variables in a variety of formats. However, this manual
will only discuss the basic measurement displays in the default screen format. Refer to the Programming Manual for
instructions on setting up alternate screen displays and see the Service Manual for a discussion of the diagnostic
parameters listed under the DIAG option.

Note: This section assumes that the left pane of the display screen is currently active. However, the same instructions

apply equally to the right screen pane, when it is active. Just change the function keys from [F1]-[F4] to [F5]-[F8].

For a 2-channel Model DF868, the following initial screen appears immediately upon completion of the internal
checks. As an example, the display shows the measured velocity in ft/sec for Channel 1.

Ch1 Channel Label gSITE ‰

Ch1 Velocity Ft/s

To select a different channel display option, press [F1]-[F4] (or [ and [F1]). See
Table 13 for a complete description of the available options.

6.95

(error codes appear here)

CH1 CH2 SUM DIF

Table 13: Channel Display Options

Option Bar Choice Description

[F1] = CH1 Channel 1
[F2] = CH2 Channel 2

[F3] = SUM (Channel 1) + (Channel 2)

[F4] = DIF (Channel 1) - (Channel 2)

[ + [F1] = AVE [(Channel 1) + (Channel 2)]/2

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3.4 Taking Measurements (cont.)

The following screen appears after selection of the channel mode display option for a 2-channel Model DF868 or
immediately after the internal checks for a 1-channel Model DF868.

(Ch1) label gSITE ‰

(Ch1) Velocity Ft/s

Use the [F1]-[F4], [ and [ keys to select the desired display parameter option.
See Table 14 for a complete description of the available options.

6.95

(error codes appear here)

VEL VOLUM +TOTL -TOTL

Note: Ch1 (or Ch2), which is shown in parentheses above, appears only with a 2-Channel Model DF868.

Table 14: Measurement Parameter Options

Option Bar Choice Description

[F1] = VEL Flow Velocity

[F2] = VOLUM Volumetric Flow

[F3] = +TOTL Forward Totalized Volume Flow

[F4] = -TOTL Reverse Totalized Volume Flow

[ + [F1] = TIME Total Flow Measurement Time

[ + [F2] = MDOT* Mass Flow

[ + [F3] = +MASS* Forward Totalized Mass Flow

[ + [F4] = -MASS* Reverse Totalized Mass Flow

[ + [ + [F1] = POWER** Energy Flow Power

[ + [ + [F2] = +ENRG** Forward Energy Flow

[ + [ + [F3] = -ENRG** Reverse Energy Flow

[ + [ + [F4] = DIAG Diagnostic

* Available only if

** Available only if

Mass Flow is enabled

Energy Option is enabled

In the SETUP submenu, the Advanced Features option offers a MASS (Mass Flow) option. The SYSTEM submenu offers
an ENERGY OPTION. If you enable these options, the related options listed in Table 14 are available. However, if you do
not enable these options, the six options indicated do not appear and the DIAG option will appear in the [F2] position on
the second option bar screen.

By following the instructions in this section, the Model DF868 can be set up to display the desired channel option (for
a 2-Channel meter) and the desired measurement parameter. To utilize the more advanced display capabilities of the
Model DF868, refer to the Programming Manual and/or the Service Manual for the instrument.

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Chapter 3. Operation

3.4.1 Foundation Fieldbus Communications

Foundation Fieldbus provides a means of communicating with the flowmeter. The patent numbers which apply are
5,909,363 and 6,424,872.

This Foundation Fieldbus device supports two Analog Input (AI) blocks, which can be configured to supply the
following measurements on the network (see Table 15 on page 37).

Table 15: Available Measurements Using Foundation Fieldbus

Channel 1 Units Channel 2 Units Average Units

Ch1 Velocity ft/s or m/s* Ch2 Velocity ft/s or m/s* Avg Velocity ft/s or m/s*

Ch1 Act Volumetric

Ch1 Std Volumetric

VOL_U

VOL_U

Ch2 Act Volumetric

Ch2 Std Volumetric

VOL_U

VOL_U

Avg Act Volumetric

Avg Std Volumetric

VOL_U

VOL_U

Ch1 Fwd Totals TOT_U Ch2 Fwd Totals TOT_U Avg Fwd Totals TOT_U

Ch1 Rev Totals TOT_U Ch2 Rev Totals TOT_U Avg Rev Totals TOT_U

Ch1 #Tot Digits** none Ch2 #Tot Digits** none Avg #Tot Digits** none

Ch1 Mass Flow MASS_U Ch2 Mass Flow MASS_U Avg Mass Flow MASS_U

Ch1 Fwd Mass Totals

Ch1 Rev Mass Totals

Ch1 #Mass Tot Digits

MTOT_U

MTOT_U

none

Ch2 Fwd Mass Totals

Ch2 Rev Mass Totals

Ch2 #Mass Tot Digits

MTOT_U

MTOT_U

none

Avg Fwd Mass Totals

Avg Rev Mass Totals

Avg #Mass Tot Digits

MTOT_U

MTOT_U

none

Ch1 Timer sec Ch2 Timer sec Avg Timer sec

Ch1 Error Code none Ch2 Error Code none Avg Error Code none

Ch1 SSUP none Ch2 SSUP none Avg SSUP none

Ch1 SSDN none Ch2 SSDN none Avg SSDN none

Ch1 Sound Speed ft/s or m/s* Ch2 Sound Speed ft/s or m/s* Avg Sound Speed ft/s or m/s*

Ch1 Density*** see note Ch2 Density*** see note

Ch1 Temperature Deg F or C* Ch2 Temperature Deg F or C*

Ch1 Pressure PRESS_U Ch2 Pressure PRESS_U

*Metric or English units are determined by the setup of the flowmeter.

**Totalizer digits are available for informational purposes only. Respective totals are automatically scaled
by the Tot Digits value selected in the flowmeter setup.

***If the meter is outputting Mole Weight, the unit is “mw”, otherwise it is the programmed pressure unit.

VOL_U, TOT_U, MASS_U, MTOT_U and PRESS_U are determined by the units chosen for these measure­ments in the flowmeter setup. See the instrument User's Manual for the setup of these parameters.

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Chapter 4. Specifications

Chapter 4. Specifications

4.1 General Specifications

The general specifications for the Model DF868 flowmeter are divided into the following categories:

4.1.1 Hardware Configuration

4.1.1a Package Options:

Epoxy-coated aluminum (standard), Stainless steel, Fiberglass, Explosion-proof

4.1.1b Physical:

Size: 14.24  11.4  5.12 in. (36.2  29  13 cm)
Weight: 11 lb (5 kg)

4.1.2 Environmental

4.1.2a Operating Temperature:

–4° to 131°F (–20° to 55°C)

4.1.2b Storage Temperature:

–67° to 167°F (–55° to 75°C)

4.1.3 Flow Accuracy (Velocity)

±0.5% of reading achievable with process calibration

4.1.3a Typical Clamp-On Flow Accuracy (Velocity)

Pipe Diameter (ID) > 6 in. (150 mm): ±1% to 2% of reading
Pipe Diameter (ID) < 6 in. (150 mm): ±2 to 5% of reading

4.1.3b Typical Wetted Flow Accuracy:

of reading

Note: Accuracy depends on pipe size, installation and whether measurement is one-path or two-path.

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4.1.4 Range

4.1.4a Transit-Time Mode:

–40 to 40 ft/s (–12.2 to 12.2 m/s)

4.1.4b TransFlection Mode:

–1 to –30 ft/s (–0.3 to –9.1 m/s)
1 to 30 ft/s (0.3 to 9.1 m/s)
±1 to 15 ft/s (0.3 to 4.6 m/s)

4.1.5 Rangeability

4.1.5a Transit-Time Mode:

400:1

4.1.5b TransFlection Mode:

30 to 1

4.1.6 Repeatability

4.1.6a Transit-Time Mode:

Wetted Transducers: ±0.2% of full scale.
Clamp-on Transducers: ±0.2 to 0.5% of full scale.

4.1.6b TransFlection Mode:

Clamp-on Transducers: ±0.5% of full scale.

4.1.7 Energy Accuracy

The accuracy of the energy measurement is a combination of the accuracy of the associated flow and temperature
measurements.

4.1.7a Transit-Time Mode:

1% of reading typical for calibrated systems.

4.1.7b TransFlection Mode:

2% of reading typical for calibrated systems.

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4.1.8 Fluid Types

4.1.8a Transit-Time Mode:

Acoustically conductive fluids, including most clean liquids and many with entrained solids or gas bubbles. Maximum
void fraction depends on transducer interrogation carrier frequency, path length and pipe configuration.

4.1.8b TransFlection Mode:

Multiphase fluids, including raw sewage, sludge, slurries, tar sands, acoustically attenuating liquids and other
demanding applications.

4.2 Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications for the Model DF868 flowmeter are divided into the following categories:

4.2.1 Power Supply

4.2.1a Standard:

100 to 130 VAC, 50/60 Hz
200 to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz

4.2.1b Optional:

12 to 28 VDC, ±5%

4.2.2 Power Usage

20 W maximum

4.2.3 Operating Modes

4.2.3a Flow Measurement:

Transit-Time for clamp-on or wetted transducers.
TransFlection for clamp-on transducers.

4.2.3b Energy Measurement:

To calculate energy flow rate, use Analog Input Board for transmitters. Use RTD Input board for direct RTDs.

4.2.4 European Compliance

This unit complies with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive (Installation Category II,
Pollution Degree 2).

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4.2.5 Hazardous (Classified) Location Compliance

4.2.5a CENELEC:

ISSeP Ex 96D1031261, EEx d IIC T6 when housed GUB 6 enclosure.

4.2.5b NEC:

Factory Mutual Research Corporation, J.K. 3Z9A1.AX, Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D; Class II, division 2,
Group F, G; Class III, Division 2, TYPE 4X, Tamb 50° C T4

4.2.5c CEC:

Canadian Standards Association, LR44204, Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D; Class II, division 2, Group F, G;
Class III, Division 2, TYPE 4X, Tamb 50° C T4

Note: Refer to Certificate of Compliance for details.

4.2.6 Input/Output Specifications

4.2.6a Keypad:

39-key membrane keypad with tactile feedback

4.2.6b Display:

Both single- and dual-channel models have two independent software-configurable 64 x 128-pixel LCD graphic
displays

4.2.6c Digital Interfaces:

Standard: RS232
Optional: RS485 (multiuser)

®

Modbus
Modbus TCP
OPC server
Ethernet

RTU

4.2.6d Analog Input Options:

Select up to 3 boards of one of the following types:

Transmitter Input Board with two isolated 0/4-20 mA inputs and 24-V loop power.
RTD Input Board with two isolated 3-wire RTD inputs; Span –148° to 662°F (–100° to 350°C).

4.2.6e Analog Output Options:

All meters come with two isolated 0/4–20 mA current outputs (550  maximum load).
Optional selection of up to 3 additional output boards, each with four isolated 0/4–20 mA outputs (1,000  max. load).

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4.2.6f Totalizer/Frequency Output Options:

Select up to 3 Totalizer/Frequency Output Boards, each with four outputs per board, 10 kHz max.

All boards allow software-selectable functioning in two modes:

Totalizer Mode: one pulse per defined unit of parameter (e.g., 1 pulse/gal).
Frequency Mode: pulse frequency proportional to magnitude of parameter (e.g., 10 Hz = 1 gpm).

4.2.6g Alarm Options:

Select up to 2 boards of one of the following types:

Basic Relay Board with three general purpose Form-C relays.

Hermetic Relay Board with three hermetically sealed Form-C relays.

Maximum Relay Ratings:

120 VAC AC Voltage, 28 VDC DV Voltage, 5A AC/DC Current,
60 VA AC Power, 30 W DC Power (General Purpose) or
56 W DC Power (Hermetically Sealed)

Note: A maximum of six input/output option boards may be installed.

Chapter 4. Specifications

4.3 Operational Specifications

The operational specifications for the Model DF868 flowmeter are divided into the following categories:

4.3.1 Site Parameter Programming

Menu-driven operator interface using keypad and “soft” function keys. Storage for 10 sites.

4.3.2 Data Logging

Keypad-programmable for setting up log units, update interval, start and stop times. Memory capacity for more than
43,000 flow data points in a linear or circular log.

4.3.3 Display Functions

Liquid crystal graphic display shows flow in numeric or graphic format. Also displays logged data and diagnostics.

4.3.4 Printer Signal Output

Supports wide variety of thermal and impact printers. Output data in numeric or graphic (“strip chart”) format.

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4.4 Transducer Specifications

The transducer specifications for the Model DF868 flowmeter are divided into the following categories:

4.4.1 Wetted Ultrasonic Flow Transducers

4.4.1a Temperature Range

Standard: –40° to 212°F (–40° to 100°C)
Optional: –310° to 1112°F (–190° to 600°C)

4.4.1b Pressure Range

Standard: 0 to 3,000 psig (0.1013 to 20 MPa)
Optional: Higher pressures upon request.

4.4.1c Materials

Standard: 316 stainless steel

®

Optional (for isolating Pan-Adapta Plugs): Titanium, Hastelloy

, PVC, PVDF and others.

4.4.1d Process Connections

Standard: 1” NPTM or 3/8” NTPM
Optional: RF flanged, socket weld, fuse bond and others.

4.4.1e Mounting

Spoolpiece, hot tap, cold tap.

4.4.1f Area Classifications

Standard: General-purpose
Optional:

Explosion proof: Class I, Div. 1, Groups C & D; Class II, Groups E, F and G; Class III
Flameproof: II 2 G EEx d IIC T6
Weatherproof: Type 4/IP65.
Submersible.

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4.4.2 Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducers

4.4.2a Temperature Range

Standard: –40° to 300°F (–40° to 150°C)
Optional: –310° to 572°F (–190° to 300°C)

4.4.2b Mounting

Stainless steel chain or strap, welded or magnetic clamping fixtures

4.4.2c Area Classifications

Standard: General-purpose
Optional:

Explosion proof: Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C & D; Class II, Groups E, F and G; Class III
Flameproof: II 2 G EEx md IIC T6-T3.
Weatherproof: Type 4/IP65.
Submersible.

Note: Transducers, spoolpieces and clamping fixtures for special applications are available. Consult the factory for

details.

4.4.3 Temperature Transducers

Loop-powered, 3-wire platinum RTDs; clamp-on and wetted (thermowell) types are available. (RTD inputs must be
PT100 only.)

4.4.3a Accuracy

0.15°, wetted RTDs (matched pairs).

4.4.3b Range

–4 to 500°F (–20° to 260°C).

Note: Not all extremes of parameters can be achieved simultaneously.

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4.5 Pipe Size & Materials

4.5.1 Wetted Transducers

4.5.1a Materials

All metals and most plastics. (Consult the factory for concrete, glass and cement.)

4.5.1b Pipe Sizes

Transit-Time Mode:

(ID) 1 to 200 in. (25.4 mm to 5 m) and larger.

4.5.2 Clamp-On Transducers

4.5.2a Materials

All metals and most plastics. (Consult the factory for concrete, composite materials and highly corroded or lined pipes.)

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4.5.2b Pipe Sizes

Transit-Time Mode:

Outside diameter (OD) 0.5 to 300 in. (12.7 mm to 7.6 m) and larger.

TransFlection Mode:

Outside diameter (OD) 2 to 200 in. (5 cm to 5 m) and larger.

Pipe Wall Thickness

Up to 3 in. (76.2 mm)

4.6 PC Interface Software

PanaView™ software option links the DF868 to a PC. Software package includes CD and manual.

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Appendix A. CE Mark Compliance

Appendix A. CE Mark Compliance

A.1 Introduction

For CE Mark compliance, the Model DF868 flowmeter must be wired in accordance with the instructions in this
appendix.

IMPORTANT: CE Mark compliance is required only for units intended for use in EEC countries.

A.2 Wiring

The Model DF868 must be wired with the recommended cable, and all connections must be properly shielded and
grounded. Refer to Table 16 for the specific requirements.

Table 16: Wiring Modifications

Connection Cable Type Termination Modification

RG62 a/u Add a metallic cable clamp from

Transducer

Input/Output

Power

Shielding

Armored RG62 a/u or conduit None - grounded using a cable

22 AWG shielded
(e.g. Baystate #78-1197)

Armored conduit None - grounded using a cable

14 AWG, 3 conductor, shielded
(e.g. Belden #19364)

Armored Conduit None - grounded using a cable

For CE compliance, power and I/O cables must be shielded. Cables
to be terminated within a cable gland at the DF868. Shielded cable
is not required when installations include metal conduit.

the braid to the chassis ground.

gland.
Terminate the shield to the

chassis ground.

gland.
An external ground to the

chassis is required.

gland.

A.3 External Grounding

For CE Mark compliance, the electronics enclosure and the transducer fixture must each have an external ground wire
attached.

Note: If the Model DF868 is wired as described in this appendix, the unit will comply with the EMC Directive

89/336/EEC.

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Appendix B. Data Records

Appendix B. Data Records

B.1 Option Cards Installed

Whenever an option card is installed in one of the Model DF868’s expansion slots, record the type of card and any
additional setup information in the appropriate row of Table 17.

Table 17: Option Cards Installed

Slot # Type of Option Card Additional Setup Information

0 Analog Outputs (A, B)

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Appendix B. Data Records

B.2 Initial Setup Data

After the Model DF868 flowmeter has been installed, some initial setup data must be entered via the User Program,
prior to operation. Record that information in Table 18.

Table 18: Initial Setup Data

General Information

Model # Serial #

Software Vers. Setup Date

GLOBL-SYSTM

System Units English Metric Vol. Dec. Digits

Totalizer Option Auto Manual Totalizer Units

Vol. Units Tot. Dec. Dig.

GLOBL-I/O-ERROR

Error Handling 2-Path Error No Yes

GLOBL-COMM

Meter Address Baud Rate

CHx-ACTIVE

Channel 1 Channel 2 (if applicable)

Channel Status

Channel 1 Channel 2 (if applicable)

Channel Label Channel Label

Chan. Message

2

Energy Option On Off Energy Option On Off

Vol. Units Vol. Units
Vol. Dec. Digits Vol. Dec. Digits
Totalizer Units Totalizer Units

Tot. Dec. Dig. Tot. Dec. Dig.

Mass Flow Mass Flow

Mass Flow Time Mass Flow Time

MDOT Dec. Dig. MDOT Dec. Dig.

Mass Totals Mass Totals

Mass Dec. Digits Mass Dec. Digits

Power Power

Power Dec. Dig. Power Dec. Dig.

Energy (Total) Energy (Total)

Energy Dec. Dig. Energy Dec. Dig.

Heat. or Cool. Heat. or Cool.

Flow Meas. Flow Meas.

1

not available for 1-Channel meter, 2”Site Message” for 1-Channel meter

1

Off

Trans Tranfl

Channel Status

CHx-SYSTM

Chan. Message

Off1 Trans Tranfl

2

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Table 18: Initial Setup Data (cont.)

CHx-I/O

Zero Cutoff Temp. Input Fixed ( ) Live

Pipe/Transducer Parameters - PIPE

Channel 1 Channel 2 (if applicable)

Trans. Type STD SPEC Trans. Type STD SPEC

Transducer # Transducer #

Special Transducers Special Transducers

Wedge Type Rayl Shear Wettd Wedge Type Rayl Shear Wettd

Frequency Hz Frequency Hz

Trans. Tw Trans. Tw

Wedge Angle Wedge Angle

Wedge Sndspd Wedge Sndspd

Pipe Material Pipe Material

All Clamp-On and Wetted Transducers All Clamp-On and Wetted Transducers

Pipe O.D. Pipe O.D.

Pipe Wall Pipe Wall
Path Length (P) Path Length (P)
Axial Length (L) Axial Length (L)

Trans. Angle Trans. Angle

Lining Yes No Lining Yes No

Lining Material Lining Material

Lining Sndspd Lining Sndspd

Lining Thickness Lining Thickness

Track. Window. Yes No Track. Window. Yes No

Fluid Type Fluid Type

Other/Sndspd Other/Sndspd

% of Water % of Water

Reynolds Corr. Off Active Reynolds Corr. Off Active

KV Input Sel. Table Static KV Input Sel. Table Static

Kin. Visc. Kin. Visc.

Cal. Factor Cal. Factor

# of Traverses # of Traverses

Trans. Spacing Trans. Spacing

Depth of Reflect. Depth of Reflect.

CHx-SETUP-AVRG

Response Time

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Appendix B. Data Records

# Sig. Stren. Kin. Visc. # Sig. Stren. Kin. Visc.

11

22

33

44

55

66

77

88

99

10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20

Custom Type CstV CstR Custom Type CstV CstR

K-Factor # Vel./Reyn. K Factor K-Factor # Vel./Reyn. K Factor

11

22

33

44

55

66

77

88

99

10 10
11 11
12 12

Table 18: Initial Setup Data (cont.)

CHx-SETUP-ADVAN-KV/SS

KV/SS Pairs KV/SS Pairs

CHx-SETUP-ADVAN-MULTIK

K-Factor Table K-Factor Table

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Table 18: Initial Setup Data (cont.)

CHx-SETUP-ADVAN-MULTIK (cont.)

K-Factor Table K-Factor Table

K-Factor # Vel./Reyn. K Factor K-Factor # Vel./Reyn. K Factor

13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20

CHx-SETUP-ADVAN-MASS

Channel 1 Channel 2 (if applicable)

Mass Flow No Yes Mass Flow No Yes

Static Density Static Density

CHx-SETUP-ADVAN-CODEL

Code Length Auto 1bit 2bit 4bit 11bit Code Length Auto 1bit 2bit 4bit 11bit

CHx-SETUP-ADVAN-ActTw

Active Tw No Yes Active Tw No Yes

Minimum Tw Minimum Tw

Maximum Tw Maximum Tw

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Appendix C. Optional Enclosures

Appendix C. Optional Enclosures

C.1 Introduction

Upon request the Model DF868 flowmeter may be supplied in an enclosure other than the standard Type-4X enclosure
described in Chapter 1, Installation, of this manual. Although the standard installation and wiring instructions still
apply in general terms, some of the details may vary for different enclosure types. Refer to the appropriate sections of
this appendix for the specific type of enclosure provided.

C.2 Rack Mount Enclosure

The Model DF868 flowmeter is available in a rack mount enclosure for installation in a standard 19” electronics rack.
Refer to Figure 15 on page 57 for the dimensions of this unit. Simply slide the Model DF868 into the rack at the desired
height and fasten the unit securely to the rack with four screws in the locations provided at the sides of the front panel.

After the unit has been physically mounted into the rack, proceed to the next section for instructions on wiring the
meter.

C.3 Rack Mount Wiring

The rack mount Model DF868 requires exactly the same electrical connections as the standard version. However, the
locations and type of connectors used for the various components are different. Refer to Figure 16 on page 58 and
complete the following steps:

1. Wire the power input on the right side of the rear panel as follows:

a. Make sure a fuse (item #4) of the proper size and type is installed.

b. Connect the female end of the line cord provided to the power input receptacle (item #3).

c. Connect the earth ground screw terminal (item #2) to a ground point on the rack.

2. Wire the transducers as follows:

a. Connect the pair of cables supplied with the meter to the Channel 1 upstream and downstream BNC transducer

connectors on the left side of the rear panel.

b. For a 2-Channel meter, repeat the above step for the Channel 2 transducer connectors (if the second channel is to

be used).

c. Complete the transducer wiring in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 1, Installation, of this manual.

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Appendix C. Optional Enclosures

C.3 Rack Mount Wiring (cont.)

3. Wire the 0/4-20 mA analog outputs at the left side of the rear panel in accordance with the instructions in Chapter
1, Installation, of this manual.

4. Wire the RS232 serial port by completing the following steps:

a. Purchase or prepare a suitable serial cable. This cable should have a standard female DB9 connector, wired as

shown in Figure 16 on page 58, for connection to the rear panel of the Model DF868. The other end should be as
required for the external device.

b. Complete the serial port wiring in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 1, Installation, of this manual.

5. Wire any installed option cards using the same procedures described in Chapter 1, Installation, of this manual and

the pin # assignments shown in Figure 16 on page 58.

6. Place the power switch (item #1) in the ON position.

The Model DF868 is now completely wired. Proceed to Chapter 2, Initial Setup, of this manual for further instructions.

C.4 Rack Mount Front Panel

The keypad and LCD display for the rack mount Model DF868 are located on the front panel. These items are identical
in form and function to those used on the standard Type-4X enclosure, but the layout is somewhat different.

Refer to Figure 17 on page 59 for the front panel layout of the rack mount Model DF868 and follow the standard
procedures detailed in the main body of this manual.

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Figure 15: Model DF868 Rack Mount Enclosure (ref. dwg #712-1078)

Appendix C. Optional Enclosures

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REAR-VIEW DC OPTION

Figure 16: Model DF868 Rack Mount Enclosure - Wiring Diagram

Appendix C. Optional Enclosures

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Figure 17: Model DF868 Rack Mount Enclosure - Front Panel Layout

Appendix C. Optional Enclosures

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Appendix D. Measuring P and L Dimensions

Appendix D. Measuring P and L Dimensions

D.1 Measuring P and L

If you are using wetted transducers, the DF868 requires you to enter the path length (P) and the axial dimension (L). P
is the transducer face-to-face distance, and L is the axial projection of P in the flow stream.

To determine L, physically measure the distance between the center of the transducer ports at the inside wall as shown
in Figure 18, if possible. If not, consult the factory.

Figure 18: Top View of 180° Transducer Installation

To determine P, you need the following:

• the pipe inside diameter (ID)

• the wall thickness (WT)

• the installed pipe coupling length (CL)

• the transducers face depth (FD)

• the mounting angle (MA)

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Appendix D. Measuring P and L Dimensions

D.1 Measuring P and L (cont.)

Use Figure 19 to properly measure the coupling length. Typically, the transducer face is positioned just outside the
inside diameter (ID) of the pipe, or slightly retracted inside the coupling.

Figure 19: Determining the Pipe Coupling Length

Use the following formula to determine the P dimension:

[ID + 2(WT)]/(cos MA) = 2 (CL–FD) = P dimension

For example, given the following:

• inside diameter (ID) = 48”

• wall thickness (WT) = 3/8”

• installed coupling length (CL) = 2.0”

• a transducer face depth (FD) = 1.75”

• mounting angle (MA) = 45°

The P dimension would be: [48 + 2(3/8)]/(0.7071) + 2(2.0–1.75) = 69.4”

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Index

A

Abbreviations, Volumetric Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ACTIV Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Alarms Option Card

Connecting

Fail-Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Relay Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Analog Inputs Option Card

Connecting

Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Analog Outputs (Slot 0)

Connecting

Analog Outputs Option Card

Connecting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

B

Bench Mount

Dimensions

Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 60

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 60

C

Cable

Serial Port

Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

CE Mark Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 47

Connecting

See Part Name

Connectors, Electrical

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

D

Dimensions

Bench Mount

Rack Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 57, 59

Display

Channel Mode Options

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Locator Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Locator Bar Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Measurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Option Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Parameter Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Prompt Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 60

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

E

Electrical Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Electronics Console

Description

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ethernet, Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

F

Fieldbus Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Flowcell

Description

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Foundation Fieldbus

Available Measurements

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

I

Information Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Initial Setup

Data Table

Minimum Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Input Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Internal Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Index

L

Lightning Protector, Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Locator Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

LVD Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LVD Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

M

Mass Flow Units

Available Options

Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Measurements

Displaying

Parameter Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Taking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 35

MODBUS Option Card, Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MODBUS/TCP, Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

O

Option Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Option Card

Alarms

Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Analog Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RTD Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setup Information Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Totalizer/Frequency Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Outline

Bench Mount

Rack Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 57, 59

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 60

P

Parameter Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Path Length, Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

PC Interface Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Pipe Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Pipe OD, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Pipe Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

PIPE Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Pipe Wall, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Power

Connecting

Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Powering Up

Display

Internal Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Pressure Transmitter

Installing

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Prompt Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

R

Rack Mount

Dimensions

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 57, 59

Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

RS232 Port

See Serial Port

RS485

RTD Inputs Option Card, Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RTD Temperature Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 57, 59

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Index

S

Safety

Auxiliary Equipment

General Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Personal Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

SAVE Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Screen, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Security Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Serial Port

Cable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Shroud

LVD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Slot 0

See Analog Outputs (Slot 0)
Specifications

Electrical

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Pipe Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Pipe Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Symbols, Locator Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

System Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SYSTM Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

T (cont.)

Transducers

Axial Dimension

Bias 90° Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Installation Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Path Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Transmitter

See Temperature or Pressure Transmitter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

U

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

User Program

ACTIV Submenu

Entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Navigating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PIPE Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SAVE Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SYSTM Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

V

Voltage, Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Volumetric Units

Abbreviations

Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Table of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

T

Temperature Transmitter

Installing

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

RTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Terminal Block

Analog Outputs - I/O

Power - TB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Serial Port - RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Transducers - CH1/CH2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Totalizer/Frequency Option Card

Connecting

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Wiring

CE Mark Compliance

Foundation Fieldbus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Option Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Card Name

Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Block Name

W

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Warranty

Warranty

Each instrument manufactured by GE Sensing is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Liability under this warranty is limited to restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument, at
the sole discretion of GE Sensing. Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability. This warranty is
effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was
defective, the warranty period is:

• one year from delivery for electronic or mechanical failures

• one year from delivery for sensor shelf life

If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was damaged by misuse, improper installation, the use of unauthorized
replacement parts, or operating conditions outside the guidelines specified by GE Sensing, the repairs are not covered
under this warranty.

The warranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties whether

statutory, express or implied (including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose, and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade).

Return Policy

If a GE Sensing instrument malfunctions within the warranty period, the following procedure must be completed:

1. Notify GE Sensing, giving full details of the problem, and provide the model number and serial number of the

instrument. If the nature of the problem indicates the need for factory service, GE Sensing will issue a RETURN
AUTHORIZATION NUMBER (RAN), and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service
center will be provided.

2. If GE Sensing instructs you to send your instrument to a service center, it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized

repair station indicated in the shipping instructions.

3. Upon receipt, GE Sensing will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction.

Then, one of the following courses of action will then be taken:

• If the damage is covered under the terms of the warranty, the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and

returned.

• If GE Sensing determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty, or if the warranty has

expired, an estimate for the cost of the repairs at standard rates will be provided. Upon receipt of the owner’s
approval to proceed, the instrument will be repaired and returned.

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GE

Sensing

We, GE Sensing

1100 Technology Park Drive

Billerica, MA 01821

USA

declare under our sole responsibility that the

DigitalFlow™ DF8688 Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeter

DigitalFlow™ GC868 Clamp-On Gas Ultrasonic Flowmeter

DigitalFlow™ GF868 Flare Gas Mass Ultrasonic Flowmeter

DigitalFlow™ GM868 General-Purpose Gas Ultrasonic Flowmeter

DigitalFlow™ GS868 Steam Mass Ultrasonic Flowmeter

to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standards:

EC DECLARATION

OF

CONFORMITY

DOC-0013, Rev. C

• EN 60079-0: 2009

• EN 60079-1: 2007

• EN60529: 1991 + A1: 2000

• II 2 G Ex d IIB+H2 T6 Gb Ta = 20°C to 60°C; IP66; FM12ATEX0040X
(FM Approvals Ltd, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - NoBo 1725)

• EN 61326-1: 2006, Class A, Table 2, Industrial Locations

• EN 61326-2-3: 2006

• EN 61010-1: 2012, Overvoltage Category II

following the provisions of the 2004/108/EC EMC, 2006/95/EC Low Voltage and 94/9/EC ATEX Directives.

The unit listed above and any ancillary equipment supplied with it do not bear CE marking for the Pressure
Equipment Directive, as they are supplied in accordance with Article 3, Section 3 (sound engineering practices and
codes of good workmanship) of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC for DN<25.

Billerica - February 12, 2015

Issued Mr. Gary Kozinski

Certification & Standards, Lead Engineer

Customer Support Centers

U.S.A.

The Boston Center
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Billerica, MA 01821
U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] (toll-free)

978 437 1000

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Ireland

Sensing House
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Ireland
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910-176U Rev. E1

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