GE Moisture Image 1 Series Owner's manual

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Moisture Image Series 1
Hygrometer
Programming Manual

April 2004
Process Control Instruments
Moisture Image Series 1
Hygrometer
Programming Manual 910-108PB2
!ATTENTION!
This manual contains instructions for Series 1 units
equipped with controller card p/n 703-1250. This
controller card supports the PanaCom/PanaView
user interface software.

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Warranty Each instrument manufactured by GE Panametrics 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 Panametrics. Fuses
and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability. This warranty
is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. If GE
Panametrics determines that the equipment was defective, the warranty
period is:
•one year for general electronic failures of the instrument
•one year for mechanical failures of the transducers
If GE Panametrics 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
Panametrics, 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 Panametrics instrument malfunctions within the warranty period,
the following procedure must be completed:
1. Notify GE Panametrics, 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
Panametrics 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 Panametrics 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 Panametrics 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 Panametrics 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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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Features and Capabilities
Introduction to the Moisture Image
Series 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Electronics Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
BASEEFA Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
CSA Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
M Series and TF Series Moisture Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Moisture Image Series Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Delta F Oxygen Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
M Series and TF Series Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Moisture Image Series Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Delta F Oxygen Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Pressure Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
RS232 Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
User Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Chapter 2: Basic Programming
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Entering Data into the User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Screen and Key Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Entering the Passcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Getting On-Line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Verifying and Entering Setup Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Activating and Changing Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Entering Calibration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Entering High and Low Reference Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Displaying Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Setting Up the Matrix Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Setting Up the Line Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35
Tagging the Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Setting the Clock and Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

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Table of Contents (cont.)
Chapter 3: Advanced Programming
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Setting Up the Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Selecting Measurement Mode and Units for Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Setting the Range for Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting Up the Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Selecting the Measurement Mode, Units and High/Low Values for Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Entering the Setpoint and Deadband Values for Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using Automatic Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Entering Constants and User Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Entering User Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Specifying User Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Entering User-Defined Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Entering Saturation Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Using Computer Enhanced Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Setting Up the Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Viewing the Data Logger Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Viewing Logged Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Removing Logged Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Entering Data Logger Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Setting Up the RS232 Communications Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Description of a Sample Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Setting Error Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Procedure for Setting Error Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Loading New Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Chapter 4: Programming with PanaView
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Changing Measurement Modes and Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Open the Meter Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Change Meter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Changing a Matrix Display to a Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Changing Alarm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Changing Recorder Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Setting Recorder Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Testing Recorder Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Programming Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Programming User Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Entering User Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Entering Saturation Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Chapter 1

Features and Capabilities
Introduction to the Moisture Image Series 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Electronics Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

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Introduction to the
Moisture Image
Series 1
The GE Panametrics Moisture Image Series 1 is a microprocessor
based multi-channel analyzer designed to measure dissolved moisture
concentration in gases and non-aqueous liquids, and dissolved
oxygen concentration in gases. It is a highly advanced industrial
analyzer which is versatile and adaptable to many applications.
The Series 1 combines the use of hardware and software to make
various measurements. The user connects the needed inputs (moisture
probes, oxygen cells, pressure transducers, etc.) to the back panel of
the electronics unit using several types of cables. Typically, the user
installs moisture probes and oxygen cells into the process using a
sample system that is specifically designed for the application. The
sample system delivers a sample of the process to the probes. The
probes then send a signal to the Series 1 electronics unit, which
interprets the signal and converts it into a measurement.
The complete analyzer, including electronics, cables, and
measurement probes, forms a “system” which is designed to monitor
the process accurately and reliably. The following sections discuss
each part of this “system.”
Electronics Unit The center of the “system” is the electronics unit. The electronics unit
has many components, including terminal blocks for all connections,
an RS232 port, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a keypad, and menu
keys. See Figure 1-1.
The back panel of the electronics unit contains the terminal blocks for
connecting moisture probes, oxygen cells, recorders, and optional
alarms (standard or hermetically sealed) for up to six channels. The
Series 1 also provides connections for two isolated outputs per
channel. Input connections for the M Series, TF Series, Moisture
Image Series and Delta F oxygen sensors are intrinsically safe.
As an optional feature, the Series 1 provides connections for two
auxiliary inputs (not intrinsically safe) on each channel. The auxiliary
inputs can accept signals from any 0/4 to 20-mA or 0 to 2-VDC
device, including other GE Panametrics analyzers.
The RS232 port enables the user to connect a remote terminal,
printer, or computer to the Series 1. Using an optional Personal
Computer (PC) interface software package, the user can also set up
and operate one or more analyzers from a remote location, transfer
data for further analysis, and create data logs.
The front panel of the electronics unit has a Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) to show data.The LCD is capable of displaying data in a line
graph, or a text matrix format.

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Electronics Unit (cont.) The front panel also has a 16-key keypad that is used to enter data and
operate the Series 1. There are four menu keys below the LCD, as
shown in Figure 1-1 below. The function of a menu key is indicated
directly above it on the LCD. The menu key functions change as the
user makes menu selections.
The electronics unit with all these features is available in a rack
mount, bench mount, panel mount, weatherproof, or explosion-proof
versions.
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BASEEFA Certification Rack, bench, panel Series 1s s/n 2000 and above and WPF Series 1s
s/n 2300 and above are BASEEFA certified to supply intrinsically
safe levels. Installation requires that the Series 1 be mounted in a
general purpose area only. M Series, TF Series, and Moisture Image
Series probes and Delta F oxygen cells are intrinsically safe when
connected to the Series 1, allowing for sensor installation in IEC/
CENELEC zone 0 areas.
CSA Certification Newer versions of rack, bench, panel and WPF Series 1’s are
CSA-NRTL certified intrinsically safe. Installation requires the
Series 1 be mounted in either a NEC CL.1, Div. 2, Group B, C or D
hazardous area or a general purpose area. M Series, TF Series, and
Moisture Image Series probes and Delta F oxygen cells are
intrinsically safe when connected to the Series 1, allowing for sensor
installation in NEC CL.1, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous
areas.
Note: Refer to certification labels on your instrument and
installation drawing #752-138 to determine the applicable
level of certification that your meter carries.

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Probes Probes are the part of the system that come into contact with the
process flow. The Series 1 uses various types of probes to fit the
needs of a wide range of applications.
The term “probe” includes devices such as moisture sensors, pressure
transducers, and oxygen cells. Although you can supply your own
probes for certain measurements, GE Panametrics provides the
following standard probes to make moisture, temperature, pressure
and oxygen measurements:
•Moisture (M) Series - moisture and temperature (in gases and
liquids)
•Three Function (TF) Series and Moisture Image Series Probes -
moisture, temperature, and pressure (in gases and liquids)
•Delta-F Cells - oxygen measurement (in gases)
The most commonly used probes are discussed in more detail below.
M Series and TF Series
Moisture Probes The M Series and the TF Series probes are very similar. Both probes
use GE Panametrics aluminum oxide sensors to measure moisture,
and thermistor beads to measure temperature (the thermistor is
optional). The TF Series, however, also has an optional built-in
strain-gage-type pressure transducer. The sensor assemblies are
secured to a probe mount and are usually protected with a sintered
stainless-steel shield (TF-9 probes do not have a shield). Other types
of shields are available (refer to Figure 1-2 below and Figure 1-3 on
page 1-5).
When using an M Series probe, a separate pressure transmitter is
required if in-line pressure measurement is needed. The Series 1 can
use any pressure transmitter with a 0/4 to 20 mA or 0 to 2-V output.
Alternatively, the user can enter fixed values for temperature and
pressure into the Series 1 memory if the process conditions are
constant.
Figure 1-2: The M Series Probe

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M Series and TF Series
Moisture Probes (cont.)
Figure 1-3: The TF Series Probe
Although the M and the TF Series probes may be installed directly in
the process line, more often these probes are inserted into a sample
system. The sample system protects the probes and enables the user to
easily remove the probes for calibrating, servicing and cleaning.
Sample systems also control the flow of the process stream so that it
is within the specifications of the measurement probe or cell.
The M and TF Series probes, when used with a BASEEFA-approved
Series 1, are intrinsically safe (see Chapter 3, Specifications, of the
Startup Guide for BASEEFA certification numbers) and designed to
meet the requirements of IEC/CENELEC zone 0 areas.
When operated with a CSA-NRTL approved Series 1, the M and TF
Series probes are intrinsically safe (see Chapter 3, Specifications, of
the Series 1 Startup Guide for CSA-NRTL certification numbers) and
designed to meet the requirements of NEC C1.1, Div. 1, Groups A, B,
C and D hazardous areas.
The M and TF Series probes measure moisture content in a standard
range from –110°C to 20°C (–166°F to 68°F) dew/frost point
temperature and optionally from –110°C to 60°C (–166°F to 140°F).
Both probes optionally measure temperature in a range of –30°C to
70°C (–22°F to 158°F). The TF probe optionally measures pressure
from 30 to 300, 50 to 500, 100 to 1000, 300 to 3000, or 500 to 5000
PSIG.

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Moisture Image Series
Probe The Moisture Image Series Probe measures moisture, temperature
(optional), and pressure (optional). The Moisture Image Series Probe
has its own electronics module that consists of a built-in
microcontroller with 16-bit resolution (see Figure 1-4 below).
The electronics module stores the probe calibration and reference data
in non-volatile memory; therefore, the user never needs to enter the
data by hand. The Moisture Image Series Probe also features
continuous compensation of its own analog circuitry to assure long-
term electronic stability.
The Moisture Image Series Probe, when operated with a BASEEFA-
approved Series 1, is intrinsically safe (see Chapter 3, Specifications,
of the Startup Guide for BASEEFA certification numbers) and
designed to meet the requirements of IEC/CENELEC zone 0 areas.
The Moisture Image Series Probe, when operated with a CSA-NRTL
certified Series 1, is intrinsically safe (see Chapter 3, Specifications,
of the Series 1 Startup Guide for CSA-NRTL certification numbers)
and designed to meet the requirements of NEC C1.1, Div. 1, Groups
A, B, C and D hazardous areas.
The Moisture Image Series Probe measures moisture content in a
standard range from –110°C to 20°C (–166°F to 68°F) dew/frost
point temperature and optionally from –110°C to 60°C (–166°F to
140°F). Additionally, the Moisture Image Series Probe can be used to
measure temperature in a range of –30°C to 70°C (–22°F to 158°F)
and pressure from 30 to 300, 50 to 500, 100 to 1000, 300 to 3000, or
500-5000 PSIG.
Figure 1-4: The Moisture Image Series Probe
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Delta F Oxygen Cell The Series 1 standard oxygen measurement probe is the Delta F Cell.
Overall oxygen content range is from 0 to 25%. You may choose
from seven standard oxygen ranges.The lowest standard range is 0 to
1/10/100 ppm, and the highest standard range is 0 to 25% oxygen. An
ultra-low range sensor that covers 0-500 ppbvand is sensitive to less
than 5 ppb is also available. The Series 1 also accepts oxygen inputs
from other GE Panametrics oxygen sensors.
If your application has a high concentration of acid-forming
components, GE Panametrics can supply a STAB-EL option for the
Delta F Cell. The STAB-EL option is specially designed to
effectively neutralize these components from the sample gas stream.
The Delta F Cell is available in a general purpose model with both a
top and bottom drain or only a top drain (see Figure 1-5 below). The
Delta F Cell is usually installed in its own sample system.The Delta F
Cell is available with VCR® fittings, mounted in a NEMA-4X
enclosure for weatherproof/corrosion resistant applications, or
mounted in a NEMA-7 enclosure for hazardous areas.
The Delta F Cell, when operated with a BASEEFA-approved
Series 1, is intrinsically safe (see Chapter 3, Specifications, of the
Startup Guide for BASEEFA certification numbers) and designed to
meet the requirements of IEC/CENELEC zone 0 areas.
The Delta F Cell, when used with a CSA-NRTL certified Series 1, is
intrinsically safe (see Chapter 3, Specifications, of the Series 1
Startup Guide for CSA-NRTL certification numbers) and designed to
meet the requirements of NEC C1.1, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C and D
hazardous areas.
Figure 1-5: Delta F Oxygen Cells - Bottom and Top Drain
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1-8 Features and Capabilities
Cabling Each probe requires an interconnecting cable. Cables differ
depending on the probe. The various cables are discussed below
under the appropriate probe type. All of these cable assemblies can be
ordered from GE Panametrics.
M Series and TF Series
Probes The M and the TF Series probes are connected to the analyzer with a
special GE Panametrics shielded cable. Probes can be located up to
600 meters (2000 feet) from the Series 1 (consult GE Panametrics for
distances up to 1200 meters). To measure pressure with a TF probe,
the maximum cable length is approximately 152 meters (500 feet).
Small electronic offsets, especially with longer cables, are possible
and should be corrected as described in Performinga MH Calibration
Test/Adjustment on page 1-20 of the Service Manual.
Moisture Image Series
Probe The Moisture Image Series Probe can be connected to the Series 1
with an unshielded, twisted-pair cable. The probe may be located up
to 915 meters (3000 feet) from the analyzer using 22 AWG twisted
pair cable. (Consult GE Panametrics for longer cable lengths.)
Delta F Oxygen Cells The standard Delta F Cell is connected to the analyzer with a four-
wire shielded cable (22 AWG). With 22-AWG cable, oxygen cells
with a range from 0 to 1/10/100 ppmv or 0 to 0.5/5/50 ppmv can be
located up to 90 meters (300 feet) away from the analyzer. All other
oxygen cells can be located up to 15 meters (50 feet) away. For
greater cable lengths, 20, 18 or 16 AWG wire is required. Consult a
factory engineer when a longer length is required.
Pressure Sensors The Series 1 accepts either pressure transducers or pressure
transmitters. Most pressure transducers can be connected with a
standard four-wire shielded cable. Most pressure transmitters are
connected using either a two or four-wire non-shielded cable and can
be either loop or self-powered.
RS232 Communications
Port A personal computer or serial printer can be connected to the Series 1
RS232 communications port using a standard serial cable. A special
switch enables the user to configure the unit as Data Terminal
Equipment (DTE) or Data Communications Equipment (DCE). (See
Connecting a PC or Printer in Chapter 1 of the Service Manual for
details on DTE/DCE configuration.)

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User Program The Series 1 has a user program that is accessed and controlled by the
keypad (to the right of the LCD screen) and the four menu keys
(located under the LCD screen).The user program enables the user to
enter the necessary probe data, set up the LCD screen, and control the
other operational features. The meter stores this data in battery-
backed RAM for up to five years, even if power is off.
The user program consists of the following four main menus:
•HELP - provides on-line help for the various menus within the user
program.
•SELECT - lets the user select the type of measurement and units to
display.
•SETTINGS - enables the user to enter probe data and set up basic
functions such as recorders and alarms.
•OPTIONS - enables the user to set up the Series 1 screen to display
measurements in matrix or graphic format and perform advanced
functions.
The Settings Menu prompts the user to enter a passcode (see Entering
the Passcode in Chapter 2).
All the functions and features of the Series 1 program are discussed in
Chapters 2 and 3, Basic Programming and Advanced Programming.

Chapter 2

Basic Programming
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Verifying and Entering Setup Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Displaying Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Setting the Clock and Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

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Introduction The Moisture Image Series 1 is a highly advanced and versatile
instrument. Because of this, operation ranges from basic to advanced
functions. This section is designed to provide a step-by-step guide to
basic operations. For information on other functions, refer to Chapter
3, Advanced Programming.
IMPORTANT: You must install a switch or circuit breaker on the
input power line. For greatest safety, locate the
circuit breaker or power switch near the electronics
console. To comply with the Low Voltage Directive,
you must install an external current protection
device.
The following sections cover basic programming functions:
•Getting Started - describes how to power up, gives a description of
the user program, and explains how to obtain on-line help.
•Verifying Setup Data - describes how to verify and, if necessary,
enter setup data formoisture, pressure, oxygen, and any other input
devices.
•Displaying Measurements - explains how to display measurements
using different screen formats.
•Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen - explains how to adjust the
screen for optimal viewing.
•Setting the Clock and Calendar - explains how to set the internal
clock and calendar.
Note: Because they are so essential, the instructions covered in the
Getting Started, Verifying and Entering Setup Data and
Displaying Measurements sections are also included in the
Startup Guide. If you have read this material, you may skip
those sections of this chapter.