GE Sensing PT900 User Manual

Oil & Gas Flow

TransPort® PT900

Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Liquids

Quick-Start Guide

916-146 Rev. A

January 2017

TransPort® PT900 Quick-Start Guide

Contents

1.0 Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2.0 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

3.0 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

4.0 Unpacking the PT900 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5.0 Charging the PT900 Transmitter and Tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

6.0 Installing the PT900 Tablet APP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7.0 Mounting the PT900 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8.0 Pairing the Tablet and Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

9.0 Initial Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

10.0 Installing the Transducers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11.0 Taking Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

1.0 Registration

Thank you for purchasing a TransPort® PT900 from GE. Please register your product at www.gemeasurement.com/productregistration such as the latest software/firmware upgrades, product information and special promotions.

for product support

2.0 Getting Help

This Quick-Start Guide is intended to provided an overview of the basic steps needed to get your PT900 System up and running quickly. For more detailed guidance on any of the steps discussed here or how to use the advanced features and functions available with the PT900, the following resources are available:

• Full PT900 User’s Manual

• PT900 Android APP Online Help

• GE Website

• GE Representatives

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3.0 Safety Information

The PT900 system must be installed and operated in accordance with the information in this section.

3.1 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.

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the user to make sure the

power, analog and digital cables meet the published cable specifications (see your User’s Manual).

3.1 Questions de sécurité

AVERTISSEMENT! Il est de la responsabilité de l'utilisateur de

s'assurer que tous les règlements, codes et lois locaux, nationaux et européens relatifs à la sécurité et aux conditions d'exploitation en toute sécurité soient respectés pour chaque installation. La sécurité de tout système intégrant l'équipement est de la responsabilité de celui qui l'assemble.

AVERTISSEMENT! Il est de la responsabilité de l'utilisateur de

s'assurer que les câbles d'alimentation, Hart, Modbus et Entrées / Sorties répondent à la spécification décrite à l'annexe A.

3.2 Installation Requirements

WARNING! The PT900 flow transmitter can measure the flow

rate of many fluids, some of which are potentially hazardous. The use of proper safety practices must be emphasized.

WARNING! Be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes

and regulations for installing electrical equipment and working with hazardous fluids or flow conditions. Consult company safety personnel or local safety authorities to verify the safety of any procedure or practice.

ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! To meet CE Mark and UL

Mark requirements, all PT900 cables must meet the published specifications (see the User’s Manual).

CAUTION! For CE compliance, the PT900 is classified as a

battery-powered device, and it is not to be operated with the AC power adapter connected. To comply with CE certification, unplug the AC power adapter before operating the PT900.

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4.0 Unpacking the PT900 System

Before removing the PT900 system from its carrying case (see the optional hard shell carrying case in Figure 1 on page 5), inspect the contents of the case carefully. Before discarding any of the packing materials, account for all components and documentation listed on the packing slip. If anything is missing or damaged, contact GE Customer Care immediately for assistance.

Because the PT900 system may be ordered in many different configurations, the following packing list is shown only as a typical example:

1. Transducers (2) 9. PT900 Power Supply

2. Clamping Fixture 10. OD Tape

3. Transducer Cables 11. Couplant

4. Transmitter 12. PT900 Mounting Strap w/Magnet

5. Tablet 13. Temperature Transmitter

6. Tablet Power Cord 14. Thickness Gauge

7. SD Card 15. Documentation

8. Case

In addition to the standard components, the following optional components are available for use with the PT900 system:

• Energy kit with an RTD module and an RTD cable for connection to the

PT900 transmitter

• An AIO cable with cabling box

• A DIO cable with cabling box

• A battery charger

• A transducer extension cable up to 100 ft long

• A 48" chain for the clamp-on fixture

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4.0 Unpacking the PT900 System (cont.)

Figure 1: PT900 System in Hard Carrier Case

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5.0 Charging the PT900 Transmitter and Tablet

Before proceeding, make sure that both the PT900 Transmitter and the Tab l et are fully charged. The AC power adapter is shipped in the carry case. If either the transmitter or the tablet cannot be powered representative for assistance.

To charge the transmitter, use the AC power adapter provided. Charging will occur whether the PT900 is status. Charging a fully-depleted battery pack to full charge may take up to 3 hours.

On or Off, and the battery LEDs indicate the battery charging

On after charging, contact your GE

6.0 Installing the PT900 Tablet APP

This section describes how to install the PT900 APP on your Android tablet.

6.1 Obtaining the PT900 Android APP

Obtain the PT900 APP from one of the following locations:

• Google Play Store (free download):

Set up a free account in Google Play Store. Search for the TransPort PT900 APP and install it on your tablet.

• QR Code or GE Website (free download):

Either Scan the QR Code in Figure 2 below or download the latest version of the APP directly from the GE website at the following URL:

https://www.gemeasurement.com/flow-measurement-control/ultrasonicliquid/transport-pt900-portable-ultrasonic-flow-meter-liquids

www.gemeasurement.com/transport.

Figure 2: QR Code

• The SD card supplied with your PT900 system:

Plug the SD card directly into your tablet, and select the APK file from the SD folder.

Note: Check the GE website for the latest version.

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6.2 Installing the APP on the Tablet

To install the APP, complete the following steps:

1. Open the “My Files” folder on the tablet screen (see Figure 3 below) and select the APP from the SD folder.

Figure 3: The “My Files” Folder

2. If the APP is from an SD card or the GE website, enable the security option in the tablet’s settings (see Figure 4 below) to allow the installation of software from “Unknown sources” for this installation only.

Figure 4: Security Settings

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