GE DigitalFlow DF868 User Manual

March 2008
2-6 Displaying Data
Using the GRAPH Format
(cont.)
Table 2-2: Graph Display Options
Option Bar Choice Description
[F1] = <CURS Moves the cursor to the left and displays
the corresponding measurement value
and time in the status line:
(i.e.
6.85 Ft/s 10:38)
[F2] = CURS> Moves the cursor to the right and dis-
plays the corresponding measurement
value and time in the status line:
(i.e.
5.31 Ft/s 10:38)
[F3] = START Moves the cursor all the way to the left
side of the graph and posts the starting
date and time in the message line:
(i.e.
ST: 08 MAR 10:38)
[F4] = END Moves the cursor all the way to the right
side of the graph and posts the ending
date and time in the message line:
(i.e.
END 08 MAR 11:14)
[→] + [F1] = YMAX Displays the programmed maximum Y
value in the message line:
(i.e.
YMAX 25.0 Ft/s)
[→] + [F2] = T INC Displays the programmed time incre-
ment value in the message line:
(i.e.
T INC 30 seconds)
[→] + [F3] = EXIT Leaves the GRAPH format and returns the
display to the previous data format. (The
[EXIT] key on the keypad will also perform
this function.)

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