Baker Panametrics CTF878 Owner's manual

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Model CTF878
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Model CTF878
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Contents
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Powering UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.3 Using the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.4 Using the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Entering the Program Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.1 Entering Transducer Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.1.1 Parameters for Typical Transducers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5.2 Parameters for Special Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5.3 Entry Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Entering Pipe Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.7 Entering Fluid Types and Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.8 Entering Path Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.8.1 Path Parameters for Clamp-On Transducers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.9 Entering Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.10 Entering Analog Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
1.11 Entering Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.12 Entering Alarm Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
1.13 Entering Standard Volume Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.13.1 Entering Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.13.2 Entering Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.14 Entering User Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.15 Entering a Calibration Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 2. Displaying and Configuring Data
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.2 Format Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.3 View Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.4 Limits Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.5 Measurement Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.6 Customizing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.6.1 Specifying the Number of Displayed Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.6.2 Customizing Softkeys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.7 Accessing Meter Data —The About Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 3. Creating and Managing Sites
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.2 Site Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.2.1 Creating a New Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.2.2 Opening an Existing Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.2.3 Saving a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.2.4 Saving a Site with a Different Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.2.5 Refreshing a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
3.2.6 Renaming a Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
3.2.7 Deleting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.2.8 Listing Files by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
3.2.9 Listing Files in Chronological Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 4. Programming Meter Settings
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.2 Entering the Meter Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.3 Selecting Measurement Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.4 Entering Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.5 Changing Date and Time Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.6 Adjusting Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.7 Setting Backlight Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.8 Changing Communications Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.9 Resetting Forward and Reverse Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.10 Setting Up User Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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Chapter 5. Logging Data
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.2 Entering the Logging Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.3 Log Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
5.4 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
5.4.1 Setting up a New Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
5.4.1.1 Entering General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
5.4.1.2 Entering Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.4.2 Copying (Cloning) a Selected Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
5.4.3 Renaming a Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
5.4.4 Deleting a Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
5.4.5 Deleting All Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
5.4.6 Refreshing the Log Manager Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
5.5 Log Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.5.1 Stopping (Pausing) a Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.5.2 Restarting a Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.5.3 Ending a Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.5.4 Stopping All Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.5.5 Restarting All Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.5.6 Ending All Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.5.7 View All Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.6 View Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.6.1 Displaying Log Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.6.2 Displaying Log Data in Graphical Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.6.3 Displaying Log Data in Spreadsheet Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.7 Sort Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.7.1 Listing Logs by Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
5.7.2 Listing Logs in Chronological Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Model CTF878 Programming Manual 1
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data
Chapter 1. Programming Site Data
1.1 Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for entering the programming data required to place the CTF878 flowmeter into
operation. Before the CTF878 can begin taking measurements and displaying valid data, the current system and
pipe parameters must be entered. Additional programming options provide access to the more advanced features
of the CTF878, but this information is not required to begin taking measurements.
1.2 Powering UP
Immediately upon power up the CTF878 emits a short beep and displays a “PCI Loader” message. It then validates
the instrument programming, and displays the Panametrics logo and the software version. If the meter fails any of
these tests, contact the factory.
After the meter conducts all the self checks, the screen then appears similar to the one shown in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: Screen After Powering ON
1.3 Using the Screen
The essential features for operating the CTF878 are the screen and keypad. Although these features are common,
the CTF878 design offers particular features to simplify and speed operation. The new menu system is very
user-friendly; program information is now located on tabbed forms instead of on a long, linear menu.
The primary function of the screen is to display information in order for you to take measurements accurately and
easily. The CTF878 screen consists of those parts shown in Figure 2 below.
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Figure 2: CTF878 Screen in Operate Mode
The top line of the screen is the status bar, which normally displays the time and date. However, when you press
[MENU] (the menu key), the menu bar replaces the status line.
The middle of the screen is the work area, which displays the measured parameters, numeric measurements, and
both bar and line graphs. When you enter a selection on the menu bar, this area displays menu prompts. A line at the
bottom of the area also displays error code messages, which are described in more detail in the Service Manual.
The system tray displays icons that indicate meter operations not otherwise shown. Table 1 below lists the icons and
their meanings.
The bottom of the screen displays the three function key options: F1, F2 and F3. These keys have different functions,
depending on the task being performed. The initial, factory setup, configuration for these keys is as follows:
• F1 = Transducer
• F2 = Diagnostics
• F3 = Save Now
Table 1: Icons in the System Tray
Icon Function Meaning
Alert
The meter encountered an error in
operation.
Log A log is running (marks).
Log A log is pending (no marks).
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1.4 Using the Keypad
The CTF878 keypad contains 24 keys that are labeled with their functions. The complete keypad is illustrated in
Figure 3 below and a detailed description of the functions for each of the 24 keys is listed in Table 2 on page 4.
Figure 3: CTF878 Keypad
ENTERMENU
?ESC SEL
.
7
4
1
0
8
5
2
9
6
3
F1 F2 F3
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Table 2: CTF878 Key Functions
Key Function
Software Function Keys: Press to select the special functions displayed directly
above them at the bottom of the screen.
12 Numeric Keys: Use to enter numeric data.
Arrow Keys: Press to scroll through function choices in measurement mode or
to scroll through menu choices in programming mode. Press [<] as a
backspace key in programming mode.
Help Key: Use to access on-line help. See the next section for details.
Escape Key: Press to exit menus or menu options at any time, or cancel a
numeric entry.
Select Key: Use to move between data
measurements on the screen.
Menu Key: Press to access the Main Menu.
Enter Key: Use to enter a particular menu or to enter selected values into
CTF878 memory.
F1
F2
F3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
.
–
?
ESC
SEL
MENU
ENTER

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1.5 Entering the Program Menu
To enter the Program Menu, press the [MENU] key at the lower right of the CTF878 keypad. The Menu Bar replaces the
Status Bar at the top of the screen. Press the [] arrow key once to scroll from the Site Menu to the Program Menu. At
the Program Menu, press [ENTER]. The screen appears similar to Figure 4 below. While following the programming
instructions, see the Program Menu Map, Figure on page 29.
Figure 4: Program Menu
To scroll to a particular option, press the []or [] arrow keys until you reach the option. Then press [ENTER] to
open the option window.
When entering parameters in an option, press:
• The [] key to step through the available parameters
• The [] key to scroll back to a previously entered parameter
• The [F2] key (Cancel) or the [ESC] key to exit an option at any time and return to Operate Mode without
changing the parameters.
Note: The Transducer, Pipe, Fluid and Path parameters are categorized under the same Transducer/Pipe menu, as
shown in Figure 5 below. You can be more time-efficient by programming the parameters in all four entries
under Transducer/Pipe before exiting the menu.
When you are highlighting a parameter in one of the four entries, and you wish to go to another entry:
1. Use the [] key to scroll up to the current tab (the entry that you are under).
2. Press the [] or [] key to select the parameter you want to access, then press [ENTER].
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Pipe
Fluid
Path
IO
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1.5.1 Entering Transducer Parameters
To enter the Transducer option, scroll to the Transducer tab on the Program Menu and press [ENTER]. The screen
appears similar to Figure 5 below. To step through each parameter, press the [] key. Refer to the Program Menu
Map, Figure on page 29.
Note: If the CTF878 does not scroll to a particular parameter, the parameter is not necessary for that transducer
type.
.
Figure 5: Transducer Option Window
The next prompt asks you to enter the transducer number (printed on the transducer itself), or to specify that you are
using a special application transducer.
1. From the Type prompt, press the [] key to reach the Transducer prompt, and press [ENTER].
2. A drop-down list of transducer numbers opens (see Figure 6 below). Press the [] or [] keys to scroll to the
appropriate number, or scroll to “Special” for a special application transducer.
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
.
Figure 6: Transducer Type Options
Upon your selection, a warning screen appears similar to Figure 7 below. In three out of four warnings, the Receiver
Board option number appears as part of the text.
IMPORTANT: If SPECIAL is selected as the transducer type, a number does not appear, however, the warning still
states that the transducer selection must match the Receiver Board.
ransducer
Transducer/Pipe
Pipe Fluid Path
#304 (Shear)
0.500 0.471
Transducer
Frq Up/Dn MHz
OKCancel
°35Wedge Ang
Wedge Tmp 45 °C
Wedge SS 2480 m/s
Transducer/Pipe
Transducer
ansducer
p
Transducer/Pipe
Transducer
Transducer Pipe Fluid Path
SPECIAL
Transducer
Frq Up/Dn Hz
OKCancel
#304 (Shear)
#305 (Shear)
#306 (Shear)
Transducer/Pipe
#305 (Shear)

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Figure 7: Transducer Selection Warning Screen
The Receiver Board option number corresponds to the frequency range selected with the original order (see Table 3
below).
4. Compare the Receiver Board option number listed on the WARNING screen with the one assigned to your CTF878.
Note: The Receiver Board option number is the last digit of the CTF878’s model number. That model number can
be found on the label attached to the inside of the front cover. In
Figure 8 below the Receiver Board option number is 3.
Figure 8: Transducer Type Options
The program now varies, depending on whether you have selected typical or special transducers.
• If you have selected a typical transducer, the CTF878 comes programmed with the needed parameters.
Proceed to Parameters for Typical Transducers below.
• However, if your application requires entering a special transducer / receiver option, go to the next section,
Parameters for Special Transducers on page 8.
1.5.1.1 Parameters for Typical Transducers
If a typical transducer has been selected, the user must:
1. Enter the transducer wedge temperature (Wedge Temp) text box and press [ENTER].
2. Type in the value (provided by the factory) and press [ENTER].
3. Proceed to Entry Confirmation on page 8.
Table 3: Frequency Options
Option No. Frequency Range
3 1 MHz / 888 KHz
4 500 KHz / 471 KHz
5 250 KHz / 222 KHz
T
z
OK
This transducer selection requires
a matching Option 3 (1000/888
kHz) Receiver Board. See manual
for details.
Transducer/Pipe
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1.5.2 Parameters for Special Transducers
Note: The factory will supply the information required below with a special transducer / receiver option.
The user must enter the appropriate transducer / receiver operating frequency range.
IMPORTANT: The CTF878 flowmeter and the transducers have the same fixed frequency band of operation defined by
the customer's application. The frequency printed on the transducers represents a frequency band of
operation and does not always match the up or down frequencies.
1. From the Transducer prompt, press the [] key to reach the Frequency Up (Frq Up) prompt, and press [ENTER].
2. A drop-down list of thirty-six frequencies opens, ranging from 0.222 to 8.00 MHz. Scroll to the correct frequency,
and press [ENTER].
3. Repeat the same selection process for the Frequency Down
(Frq Dn) prompt.
Next, you must enter the transducer wedge angle (Wedge Ang) and wedge soundspeed (Wedge SS).
4. Scroll to the appropriate text box and press [ENTER].
5. Type in the value (provided by the factory).
Note: If you enter an incorrect numeric value, press the [] key to erase the last digit entered.
6. Once the value has been entered, press [ENTER] and proceed to Entry Confirmation below.
1.5.3 Entry Confirmation
• To confirm the entries and return to Operate mode, press [F3] (OK).
• To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [F2] (Cancel) or the [ESC] key.
In either case, the CTF878 returns to Operate Mode.
1.6 Entering Pipe Parameters
To enter the Pipe option, scroll to the Pipe tab on the Program Menu and press [ENTER]. (From the Transducer
window, you can scroll back up to the Transducer tab and press the [] arrow key to reach the Pipe window, and
press [ENTER].) The screen appears similar to Figure 9 below. To step through each parameter, press the [] key.
See the Program Menu Map, Figure on page 29.
Note: Refer to the installation reference Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data (914-004) for additional information
about pipe sizes and sound speeds.
Figure 9: Pipe Option Window
Pipe
Transducer Fluid Path
Other
5
Material
OKCancel
OD, mm
15.71
ODxPI, mm Wall, mm
2
Sound Speed 600 m/s
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Pipe

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1. The first prompt asks you to select the pipe material.
a. Press [ENTER] to enter the material prompt.
b. A drop-down list of materials opens as shown in Figure 10 below. Press the [] or [] keys to scroll to the
appropriate material, or scroll to “Other” for a material not on the list. Press the [] key to scroll down by a
page, or the [] key to scroll up by a page.
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm the choice.
Figure 10: Pipe Material Options
Transduc
Mate
OD, mm
Nominal
Steel (1% Carbon)
Steel (1% Carbon, hardened)
Steel (Carbon)
Steel (Mild)
Steel (Stainless 302)
Steel (Stainless 303)
Steel (Stainless 304)
Transduc
Mate
OD, mm
Nominal
Copper
Aluminum (rolled)
Brass
Copper (annealed)
Copper (rolled)
Copper / Nickel (10%)
Copper / Nickel (30%)
Glass (Pyrex)
Transduc
Mate
OD, mm
Nominal
Gold (hard-drawn)
Inconel
Iron (Armco)
Iron (Cast)
Iron (Ductile)
Iron (electrolytic)
Monel
Nickel
Plastic (Acrylic)
Steel (Stainless 347)
Steel (Stainless 316)
Steel (Stainless 304L)
Glass (Flint)
Plastic (Polyethylene)
Titanium
Plastic (CPVC)
OD, mm
Tungsten, annealed
Tungsten, carbide
Tin, rolled
Tungsten, drawn
Nominal
Plastic (Polypropylene)
Plastic (PVC)
Transduc
Mate
Zinc, rolled
Other
Transducer/Pipe
Aluminum
Transducer/Pipe
Transducer/Pipe
Other
Transducer/Pipe
Plastic (Nylon)
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Figure 11: Pipe Option Window
2. For pipe diameter, two alternatives are available. The meter asks for the pipe outside diameter (OD) and wall
thickness (Wall). But if you have selected certain pipe materials (carbon or stainless steel, cast iron, PVC and
CPVC), you have the option of entering the pipe dimensions by a standardized schedule. Once you enter the
nominal pipe size (Nominal) and identification (Schedule), the CTF878 determines the OD and wall thickness
from an internal table.
If you want to use the diameter alternative (available for all materials):
a. You must select from two choices, outside diameter or circumference.
•The prompt moves to the outside diameter (OD)text box. Type the OD (in mm or in., whichever is
displayed) into the box, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice,
or
•Move the prompt to the circumference (ODxPI)text box. Type the circumference (in mm or in., whichever is
displayed) into the text box, and press [ENTER] to confirm the choice.
b. In either case, the next prompt asks for the wall thickness. Type the value (in mm or in., whichever is
displayed) into the box, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.
Note: The measurement units shown depend on the choices made in the English/Metric window or the Meter
Settings menu. You can, however, change the measurement units in any text box by moving to that box and
pressing the F1 key.
If you select a material that has the Schedule option, and you wish
to use that alternative:
a. The prompt asks if you wish to apply ANSI (the ANSI schedule). Press [ENTER] to select (or deselect) the ANSI box.
Note: Selecting the ANSI box enables you to use the Schedule alternative
b. Press the [] key twice to move the prompt to the Nominal pipe size drop-down menu. Press [ENTER] to
open the menu. Scroll to the desired pipe size, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.
c. Press the [] key to move the prompt to the Schedule drop-down menu. Press [ENTER] to open the menu.
Scroll to the desired schedule, and press [ENTER] to confirm the choice.
• To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press [F3] (OK).
• To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [F2] (Cancel) or the [ESC] key.
In either case, the CTF878 returns to Operate Mode.
Pipe
Transducer/Pipe
Pipe
Transducer Fluid Path
OtherMaterial
OKCancel
OD, mm
15.71
ODxPI, mm Wall, mm
2
Pipe
English
Sound Speed 600 m/s
Transducer/Pipe
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1.7 Entering Fluid Types and Speeds
To access the Fluid option, scroll to the Fluid entry on the Program Menu and press [ENTER]. (If you are already in the
Transducer/Pipe form, press the [] arrow key to reach the Fluid window, and press [ENTER].)The screen appears
similar to Figure 12 below. To step through each parameter, press the [] key. Refer to the Program Menu Map, Figure
on page 29.
Figure 12: Fluid Type Options
To select the fluid:
1. Press [ENTER] to open the drop-down menu.
2. Use the [] key to scroll to the appropriate option.
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Note: If you select Air or Natural Gas, the meter sets the soundspeed and suggests a value for K/V x 10-6. If you
wish, you can change the value of K/V x 10-6.
If you select Other, you must enter values for Sound Speed and for K/V x 10-6 (see Installation Reference
#914-004, Sound Speeds and Pipe Size Data).
• To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press [F3] (OK). The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode.
• To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [F2] (Cancel) or the [ESC] key. The CTF878 returns to
Operate Mode.
Transducer Pipe Path
OtherFluid
K/V x 10 m /s
OKCancel
14.607
Transducer Pipe Fluid Path
Fluid
OKCancel
Air
Other
Natural Gas
-6 2
Sound Speed 600 m/s
Sound Speed
K/V x 10-6
Transducer/Pipe
Fluid
Transducer/Pipe
Other

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1.8 Entering Path Parameters
To enter the Path option, scroll to the Path tab on the Program Menu and press [ENTER]. (From the Fluid window, you
can scroll back up to the Fluid tab, and press [ENTER].) The screen appears similar to Figure 13 below. To step through
each parameter, press the [] key. Refer to Program Menu Map, Figure on page 29.
Figure 13: Path Window
Transducer Pipe Fluid
Tag Path
OKCancel
152.4 mm
Txdr Spacing 69.85 mm
Transducer/Pipe
Path

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1.8.1 Path Parameters for Clamp-On Transducers
The CTF878 path menu includes two parameters:
•TAGPath
• Transducer Spacing
The TAG Path is calculated from the data entered in the Pipe parameters under Program. It can be overwritten if the
user wants to use a value other than the one calculated by the flowmeter. However, it must always match the TAG
Path set on the clamping fixture for reliable operation. If the path is changed on the instrument and on the clamping
fixture, it must be within ±10% of the original TAG Path calculated by the flowmeter.
The Transducer Spacing is calculated from the data entered in the Transducer/Pipe/Fluid parameters. The value of
Transducer Spacing is NOT used in the flowmeter’s data processing, unlike the Tag Path. Do not attempt to change
the Transducer Spacing in the instrument.
It is only an output intended to tell the user the distance to be set between a Transmitter and a Receiver for optimal
signal transmission.
Figure 14: Typical Clamping Fixture/Transducer Setup
UPSTREAM
UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM
DOWNSTREAM
CLAMPING
FIXTURE
PIPELINE
(no taps)
TAG PATH
TRANSDUCER
SPACING
FLOW
RECEIVER RECEIVER
TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER

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1.9 Entering Analog Inputs
The Analog Input option enables you to specify parameters for general purpose inputs. To enter the Inputs option,
scroll to the
Input/Output (IO) entry on the Program Menu and press [ENTER]. The screen appears similar to Figure 15 below. To
step through each parameter, press the [] key. Refer to the Program Menu Map, Figure on page 29.
Figure 15: Input/Output Option Window
Note: Input/Output Menu options may appear in a different order, depending on where each option card is
installed. Cards are numbered from right to left. The number shown in parentheses is the option card slot
number.
1. Scroll to AnalogIns and press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. Another drop-down menu as in Figure 16 below
appears.
Figure 16: Analog Inputs Option Window
Transducer
Site Program Meter Logging Service
Pipe
Fluid
Path
Standard Volu
User Functions
Correction Fac Analog Outputs (2)
Digital Outputs (3)
Alarms (4)
RTDs (5)
050 10
AnalogIns (1)
Program
elocity, m/s
Main Board (0)
IO
IO
Transducer
Site Program Meter Logging Service
Pipe
Fluid
Path
Standard Volu
User Functions
Correction Fac
Main Board (0)
Digital Outputs (3)
Alarms (4)
RTDs (5)
050 10
AnalogIn(1:B)
Analog Outputs (2)
Program
elocity, m/s
IO
AnalogIns (1)
AnalogIn(1:A)