GE DigitalFlow DF868 User Manual

Programming Site Data 1-39
March 2008
Setting the Clock Use the CLOCK submenu to enter the current date and time. While
following the programming instructions, refer to the menu map in
Figure A-3 on page A-3.
1. To enter the
GLOBAL menu, press [F3]=GLOBL.
2. To enter the CLOCK submenu, press [F1]=CLOCK.
Setting the Date 3. The first prompt displays the programmed Date.
• If the displayed date is correct, press [F1] and proceed to step 4.
• If the displayed date is incorrect, press [F2] to change the date,
and complete the steps below.
a. Enter the current Year and press
[ENT]. The allowable range is 0
to 99.
b. Use the [←], [→] and
[F1]-[F4] keys to select the current
Month.
c. Enter the current Day and press
[ENT]. The allowable range is 1
to the number of days in the current month.
Setting the Time 4. The first prompt displays the programmed Time.
• If the displayed time is correct, press [F1] and return to the
Global PROGRAM.
• If the displayed time is incorrect, press [F2] to change the time,
and complete the steps below.
a. Press
[F1] = AM or [F2] = PM. Then enter the current Hour and
press
[ENT]. The allowable range is 1 to 12.
Note: A time of 12 PM represents Noon and a time of 12 AM
represents Midnight.
b. Enter the current Minutes and press
[ENT]. The allowable range
is 0 to 59.
c. Enter the current Seconds and press
[ENT]. The allowable range
is 0 to 59.

GE DigitalFlow DF868 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	DigitalFlow DF868
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Programming Site Data

Entering Programming Mode

Steps to access and navigate the device's programming mode.

Entering Channel-Specific Data

Procedures for configuring parameters unique to each measurement channel.

Entering Global System Data

Configuration of system-wide parameters applicable to all channels.

Saving Site Data Configuration

Guidance on storing the current configuration settings as a site file.

Recalling Saved Site Data

Instructions on how to retrieve and activate previously saved site configuration data.

Chapter 2: Displaying Data

Displaying Transducer Signal Data

Guidance on graphically displaying various transducer signals against time.

Chapter 3: Logging Data

Creating a Standard Log File

Steps to create and configure standard data logging files with parameters.

Stopping an Active Log Process

Instructions on how to terminate an active data logging process.

Creating an Error Log

Guidance on creating log files specifically for recording error conditions.

Chapter 4: Printing Data

Setting Up the Printer Connection

Steps for connecting and configuring a printer for use with the device.

Chapter 5: Clearing Data

Clearing Totalized Measurement Values

Procedure to reset totalized measurement values and the stopwatch.

Deleting Site Parameter Files

Instructions for removing saved site parameter files from memory.

Deleting Log Files

Chapter 6: Serial Communications

Wiring the RS232 Interface

Details on wiring the RS232 serial interface for PC connectivity.

Checking DF868 Baud Rate Settings

Optional RS485 Serial Interface

Setting Up Ethernet Connection

Instructions for establishing an Ethernet connection for network communication.

Appendix B: Data Records

Initial Setup Data Recording

Template for recording initial device setup parameters during installation.

Appendix C: Programming with PanaView

Setting Up Communications Port in PanaView

Adding the DF868 Device in PanaView

Editing DF868 Meter Properties via PanaView

Guidance on editing device properties like clock and signals using PanaView.

Changing Meter Settings Remotely with PanaView

Instructions for changing device settings remotely using the PanaView software.

Appendix D: Foundation Fieldbus Communications

Configuration Utility Setup for Fieldbus

Selecting Desired Measurements for AI Blocks

Procedure for selecting specific measurements for Analog Input (AI) blocks.

Selecting Units for AI Blocks

Function Block Application in Fieldbus