Panametrics DigitalFlow XGF868i User guide

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DigitalFlow™ XGF868i
Flare Gas Mass Flow Ultrasonic Transmitter
Startup Guide

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Startup Guide
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August 2021

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Preface
Information Paragraphs
Note: These paragraphs provide information that provides a deeper understanding of the situation, but is not
essential to the proper completion of the instructions.
IMPORTANT: These paragraphs provide information emphasizing instructions which are essential to proper setup of
the equipment. Failure to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable performance.
Safety Issues
Auxiliary Equipment
Local Safety Standards
The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary equipment in accordance with local codes, standards,
regulations, or laws applicable to safety.
Working Area
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in serious personal
injury or death, if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in minor or moderate
injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, if it is not avoided.
HIGH VOLTAGE! This symbol indicates the presence of high voltage. It calls your attention to
situations or operations that could be dangerous to you and other persons operating the
equipment. Read these messages and follow the instructions carefully.
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! Auxiliary equipment may have both manual and automatic modes of operation. As
equipment can move suddenly and without warning, do not enter the work cell of
this equipment during automatic operation, and do not enter the work envelope of
this equipment during manual operation. If you do, serious injury can result.

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Qualification of Personnel
Make sure that all personnel have manufacturer-approved training applicable to the auxiliary equipment.
Personal Safety Equipment
Make sure that operators and maintenance personnel have all safety equipment applicable to the auxiliary
equipment. Examples include safety glasses, protective headgear, safety shoes, etc.
Unauthorized Operation
Make sure that unauthorized personnel cannot gain access to the operation of the equipment.
Environmental Compliance
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
Baker Hughes is an active participant in Europe’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) take-back
initiative, directive 2012/19/EU.
The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may
contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the
natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle
most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional
waste administration.
Visit www.bakerhughesds.com/health-safetyand-environment-hse for take-back instructions and more information
about this initiative.
WARNING! Make sure that power to the auxiliary equipment is turned OFF and locked out
before you perform maintenance procedures on the equipment.

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Contents
Chapter 1. Installation
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.3 Site Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.1 Electronics Enclosure Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.2 Flowcell Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.3 Transducer Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.4 Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.5 Temperature and Pressure Transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.6 Transducer Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Installing a Flowcell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Installing Temperature and Pressure Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 Mounting the XGF868i Electronics Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7 Making the Electrical Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7.1 Wiring the Line Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7.2 Wiring the Transducers and Preamplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.7.3 Wiring Std 0/4-20 mA Analog Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.7.4 Wiring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.7.5 Wiring the Option Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2. Initial Setup
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.2 Programming Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
2.3 The XGF868i Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.4 Entering Data in the GLOBL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.4.1 Entering Global System Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.5 Activating a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2.6 Entering System Data for the Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.6.1 Accessing the Channelx-System Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.6.2 Selecting Volumetric Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.6.3 Selecting Totalizer Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.6.4 Selecting Mass Flow Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.7 Entering Transducer and Pipe Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.7.1 Special Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
2.7.2 Pipe Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
2.7.3 Path and Axial Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Chapter 4. Operation
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
4.2 Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.3 The LCD Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.4 The Optional PanaView Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.5 Taking Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.5.1 Programming the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.5.2 Using the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
4.5.3 PanaView Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.5.4 Pausing Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Chapter 5. Specifications
5.1 Operation and Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.1 Fluid Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.2 Pipe Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.3 Pipe Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.4 Flow Accuracy (Velocity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.5 Molecular Weight Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.6 Mass Flow Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.7 Repeatability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.1.8 Rangeability (Overall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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5.2 Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.2.1 Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.2.2 Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.2.3 Dimensions (l x d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.2.4 Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.2.5 Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.7 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.8 Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.9 Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.10 Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.11 Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.12 Standard Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.13 Optional Inputs and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.2.14 Digital Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.2.15 European Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.3 Wetted Ultrasonic Flow Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.3.1 Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.3.2 Pressure Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.3.3 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.3.4 Process Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.3.5 Area Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.4 Insertion Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.4.1 Standard Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.4.2 Extended Velocity Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.5 Preamplifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.5.1 Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.5.2 Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.5.3 Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.5.4 Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.6 Transducer Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.6.1 Standard (per Transducer pair). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.6.2 Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.7 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.7.1 PanaView™ PC-Resident Interface Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.7.2 Installation Flowcells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.7.3 Pressure and Temperature Transducers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Appendix A. CE Mark Compliance
A.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
A.2 Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Appendix B. Data Records
B.1 Available Option Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
B.2 Option Cards Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
B.3 Setup Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix C. Measuring P and L Dimensions
C.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
C.2 Measuring P and L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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Chapter 1. Installation
1.1 Introduction
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the XGF868i Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter, the system must be installed in
accordance with the guidelines established by Panametrics engineers. Those guidelines, which are explained in
detail in this chapter, include the following specific topics:
• Unpacking the XGF868i system
• Selecting suitable sites for the electronics enclosure, the flowcell and the transducers
• Installing the flowcell and the transducers
Note: See the appropriate Transducer Installation Guide for detailed instructions on transducer installation.
• Installing optional temperature and pressure transmitters
• Installing the electronics enclosure
• Wiring the electronics enclosure
Attention European Customers!
To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in
Appendix A, CE Mark Compliance.
1.2 Unpacking
Carefully remove the electronics enclosure, the transducers, and the cables from the shipping containers. Before
discarding any of the packing materials, account for all components and documentation listed on the packing slip.
The discarding of an important item along with the packing materials is all too common. If anything is missing or
damaged, contact the factory immediately for assistance.
WARNING! The XGF868i flow transmitter can measure the flow rate of many gases, some of
which are potentially hazardous. In such cases, observing the proper safety
practices is critical. Be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and
regulations for installing electrical equipment and for working with hazardous
gases or flow conditions. Consult company safety personnel or local safety
authorities to verify the safety of any procedure or practice.

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1.3 Site Considerations
Because the relative location of the flowcell and the electronics enclosure is important, use the guidelines in this
section to plan the XGF868i installation.
1.3.1 Electronics Enclosure Location
The standard XGF868i electronics enclosure is a powder-coated, cast-aluminum, Type-7/4X explosion-proof
enclosure. An optional stainless steel enclosure is available. Typically, the enclosure is mounted as close as possible
to the transducers. When choosing a site, make sure the location permits easy access to the electronics enclosure
for programming, maintenance and service.
IMPORTANT: For compliance with the EU Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), this unit requires an external power
disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker. The disconnect device must be marked as such,
clearly visible, directly accessible, and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the unit.
1.3.2 Flowcell Location
The pipeline flowcell consists of the flow rate transducers and any pressure and/or temperature transducers
employed as part of the flow measurement system. Ideally, choose a section of pipe with unlimited access to the
flowcell, such as a long stretch of pipe that is above ground. However, if the flowcell is to be mounted on an
underground pipe, dig a pit around the pipe to facilitate installation of the transducers.
1.3.3 Transducer Location
For a given fluid and pipe, the accuracy of the XGF868i depends primarily on the location and alignment of the
transducers. In addition to accessibility, when planning for transducer location, adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Locate the transducers so that there are at least 20 pipe diameters of straight, undisturbed flow upstream and
10 pipe diameters of straight, undisturbed flow downstream from the measurement point. To ensure undisturbed
flow, avoid sources of turbulence in the fluid such as valves, flanges, expansions, elbows and dips or low spots in
which condensed liquid may collect.
2. Because condensate or sediment at the bottom of the pipe may cause attenuation of the ultrasonic signal,
locate the transducers on the side of a horizontal pipe, when possible. If limited pipe access necessitates
top-mounted transducers and the sound beam path includes a reflection, shift the transducers to at least 10° off
top dead center. This will minimize the influence of any sediment on the reflected ultrasonic signals.
WARNING! Before beginning installation, please refer to “Installing Panametrics Measurement
& Control Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters in a Potentially Hazardous Area” near the
back of this manual.

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1.3.4 Cable Lengths
Locate the electronics enclosure as close as possible to the flowcell and transducers, preferably directly on the
flowcell. However, Panametrics can supply transducer cables up to 1000 ft (300 m) in length for remote location of
the electronics enclosure. If longer cables are required, contact Panametrics for assistance.
1.3.5 Temperature and Pressure Transmitters
When installing temperature and/or pressure transmitters in the flowcell, locate them downstream of the
transducers. These transmitters should be positioned no closer to the XGF868i transducers than 2 pipe diameters
and no further away from the transducers than 20 pipe diameters.
1.3.6 Transducer Cables
When installing the transducer cables, always observe established standard practices for the installation of electrical
cables. Specifically, do not route transducer cables alongside high-amperage AC power lines or any other cables
that could cause electrical interference. Also, protect the transducer cables and connections from the weather and
from corrosive atmospheres.
IMPORTANT: When using non-Panametrics cables to connect the flow transducers to the XGF868i electronics
enclosure, the cables must have electrical characteristics identical to the Panametrics cables. Type
RG62A/U coaxial cable should be used, and each cable must be the same length (within ±4 in.).
All interconnecting cables must comply with IEC/EN 60079-14.
1.4 Installing a Flowcell
A flowcell is the section of pipe upon which the transducers are mounted. It can be created either by mounting the
transducers on the existing pipeline or by mounting them on a spoolpiece. A spoolpiece is a separately
manufactured pipe section, matched to the existing pipe, which contains ports for mounting the transducers. This
approach allows the transducers to be aligned and calibrated before inserting the spoolpiece into the pipeline.
Figure 6 on page 20 shows a typical right-angle mounting bracket for installing the XGF868i electronics enclosure.
For detailed instructions on installing the transducers and the spoolpiece, refer to any supplied drawings and to the
appropriate Transducer Installation Guide.

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1.5 Installing Temperature and Pressure Transmitters
Optional temperature and pressure transmitters may be installed near the ultrasonic transducer ports as part of the
flowcell. Be sure to observe the siting requirements given earlier in this chapter. These transmitters should send a
0/4-20 mA signal to the XGF868i. In turn, the XGF868i must be fitted with a suitable option card to process the signals
and to provide the required 24 VDC power to the transmitters. Any desired transmitters or sensors may be used, but
they must have an accuracy equal to ±0.5% of the reading or better.
Note: Resistive Thermal Devices (RTDs) are a good choice for measuring the temperature.
Typically, a 1/2” NPT or 3/4” NPT female threaded port is used to mount the transmitters on the flowcell. If the pipeline
is insulated, the coupling may need to be extended to provide convenient access. Of course, other types of mounting
ports, including flanged ports, may be used for the transmitters.
Figure 1 below shows a typical mounting arrangement for the pressure and temperature transmitters. The
temperature sensor should extend into the pipe by 1/4 to 1/2 of the pipe inside diameter.
Figure 1: Typical Temperature/Pressure Transmitter Mounting
Temperature Transmitter
RTD
Thermowell
Coupling
Pressure Transmitter
Isolation Valve
Flowcell Wall

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1.6 Mounting the XGF868i Electronics Enclosure
The standard XGF868i electronics package is housed in a Type-4X weather-resistant enclosure suitable for indoor or
outdoor use. Refer to Figure 5 on page 19 for the mounting dimensions and the weight of this enclosure.
The XGF868i electronics enclosure is fitted with a mounting boss that has a single 3/4” NPT-F threaded hole at its
center and four 1/4-20 tapped holes at its corners. By using this mounting boss, the electronics enclosure may be
mounted by any of the typical techniques shown in Figure 6 on page 20.
1.7 Making the Electrical Connections
This section contains instructions for making all the necessary electrical connections to the XGF868i flow transmitter.
Refer to Figure 7 on page 21 for a complete wiring diagram.
Except for the power connector, all electrical connectors are stored on their terminal blocks during shipment and
may be removed from the enclosure for more convenient wiring. Simply, feed the cables through the conduit holes
on the side of the enclosure, attach the wires to the appropriate connectors and plug the connectors back onto their
terminal blocks.
WARNING! Proper grounding of the XGF868i chassis is required to prevent possible electric
shock. See Detail A in Figure 6 on page 20 for the location of the chassis grounding
screw.
WARNING! Refer to “Installing Panametrics Measurement & Control Ultrasonic Flow
Transmitters in a Potentially Hazardous Area” on page 1 near the rear of this
manual for additional installation instructions.
WARNING! To ensure safe and reliable operation of the XGF868i, be sure to install and tighten
all cable glands in accordance with the gland manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING! To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in
Appendix A, CE Mark Compliance.

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1.7 Making the Electrical Connections (cont.)
Refer to Figure 2 below and prepare the XGF868i for wiring by completing the following steps:
1. Disconnect any existing power line from its source.
2. Loosen the set screw on the rear cover.
3. Place a rod or long screwdriver across the cover in the slots provided, and rotate the cover counterclockwise until
it comes free from the enclosure.
4. Install any required cable clamps in the appropriate conduit holes around the side of the enclosure.
5. Note the labels inside the rear cover to assist in wiring the power and option card connections. Also, Figure 8 on
page 22 shows the rear cover option card labels for every available option card configuration.
Proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to make the desired wiring connections.
Figure 2: Rear Cover with Connection Labels
WARNING! Always disconnect the line power from the XGF868i before removing either the front
cover or the rear cover. This is especially important in a hazardous environment.
Power ConnectionsOption Card Connections
Wiring Label Slots Set Screw
Inside View Outside View

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1.7.1 Wiring the Line Power
The XGF868i may be ordered for operation with power inputs of 100-120 VAC, 220-240 VAC, or 12-28 VDC. The label on
the side of the electronics enclosure lists the required line voltage and the power rating for the unit. Be sure to
connect the meter only to the specified line voltage. The fuse size is listed in Table 1 below.
IMPORTANT: For compliance with the EU Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), this unit requires an external power
disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker. The disconnect device must be marked as such,
clearly visible, directly accessible, and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the unit.
Note: Only use Class 2 Rated Power supply for line power connection to DC instrument.
Refer to Figure 7 on page 21 to locate terminal block TB5 and connect the line power as follows:
1. Prepare the line power leads by trimming the line and neutral AC power leads (or the positive and negative DC
power leads) to a length 0.5 in. (1 cm) shorter than the ground lead. This ensures that the ground lead is the last
to detach if the power cable is forcibly disconnected from the meter.
2. Install a suitable cable clamp in the conduit hole indicated in Figure 7 on page 21. If possible, avoid using the
other conduit holes for this purpose, to minimize any interference in the circuitry from the AC power line.
Table 1: Line Voltages and Fuse Ratings
Line Voltage Fuse Rating
85-250 VAC Not field-replaceable (contact
Panametrics)
12-28 VDC 2.0 A, Slow-Blow
HIGH VOLTAGE! Improper connection of the line power leads or connecting the meter to the
incorrect line voltage may damage the unit. It may also result in hazardous voltages at the
flowcell and associated piping as well as within the electronics enclosure.
WARNING! To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in
Appendix A, CE Mark Compliance.

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1.7.1 Wiring the Line Power (cont.)
3. Strip 1/4 in. of insulation from the end of each of the three power line leads.
4. Route the cable through the conduit hole and connect the line power leads to terminal block TB5, using the pin
number assignments shown in Figure 7 on page 21.
5. Leaving a bit of slack, secure the power line with the cable clamp.
1.7.2 Wiring the Transducers and Preamplifiers
Before wiring the XGF868i transducers and preamplifiers, complete the following steps:
• Disconnect the main power from the electronics enclosure
• Remove the rear cover and install all required cable clamps
The electronics enclosure may be located either directly on the flowcell (local) or some distance away from the
flowcell (remote). The preamplifiers may be located either in the transducer junction boxes (local) or some distance
away from the transducers in their own separate enclosures (remote). Based on the specific configuration of your
system, proceed to one of the following sections for detailed instructions:
• Local or Remote electronics enclosure with Local preamplifiers (see Section 1.7.2.1 on page 9)
• Local or Remote electronics enclosure with Remote preamplifiers (see Section 1.7.2.2 on page 10)
WARNING! Make sure that both covers with the o-ring seals are installed and the set screws
are tightened before applying power to the unit in a hazardous environment.
CAUTION! The transducers must be properly wired before applying power to the meter.

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1.7.2.1 Local or Remote Electronics Enclosure with Local Preamplifiers
IMPORTANT: The cable lengths for a given pair of transducers, including the preamplifier-to-electronics enclosure
cables, must be equal to within ±4 in. (10 cm) of each other.
For an XGF868i system configured with either a local or remote electronics enclosure and local preamplifiers, wire the
transducers and preamplifiers as follows:
1. The local preamplifier must be installed in the junction box on the end of the transducer. Connect the BNC cable
with the mating connector from the preamplifier to the transducer BNC connector.
2. Locate the two CH1 preamplifier-to-electronics enclosure cables and connect one to each of the two CH1
preamplifiers in the junction boxes, using the remaining preamplifier connections. Then, feed the free ends of the
cables through the selected conduit holes in the electronics enclosure.
3. See Figure 7 on page 21 for the location (J3) of the connections for the Channel 1 transducers in the electronics
enclosure. Then, refer to Figure 10 to wire the transducer to preamplifier and preamplifier to electronics enclosure
connections.
Note: The RED cable leads are the SIG(+) leads and the BLACK cable leads are the RTN(-) leads.
Attention European Customers!
To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in
Appendix A, CE Mark Compliance.
4. For a 2-Channel XGF868i, repeat steps 1-3 to connect the CH2 transducers to terminal block J4 in the electronics
enclosure. Note that it is not required that both channels of a 2-channel unit be connected.
5. If wiring of the system has been completed, reinstall the rear cover and o-ring on the electronics enclosure and
tighten the set screw.
Note: A channel must be activated in the Channel Menu before it can begin taking measurements. See Chapter 2,
Initial Setup, for instructions.
WARNING! Before connecting the transducers, take them to a safe area and discharge any
static buildup by shorting the center conductor of the transducer cables to the
metal shield on the cable connector.

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1.7.2.2 Local or Remote Electronics Enclosure with Remote Preamplifiers
IMPORTANT: The cable lengths for a given pair of transducers, including the preamplifier-to-electronics enclosure
cables, must be equal to within ±4 in. (10 cm) of each other.
Note: A dual preamplifier is typically used in these installations, and you must note the labeled upstream and
downstream connections on the preamplifier. Be sure to connect the upstream transducer to the upstream
connection on the preamplifier and in the XGF868i electronics enclosure. Follow the same procedure for the
downstream connections.
The remote preamplifier (PRE868) uses a transformer (p/n 705-603) which connected to the “XDCR” BNC
connector on the preamplifier (see Figure 9 on page 23).
For an XGF868i system configured with either a local or remote electronics enclosure and a dual remote preamplifier,
wire the transducers and preamplifier as follows:
1. Refer to Figure 9 on page 23 and use the pair of coaxial cables with BNC to BNC connectors supplied by
Panametrics (or equivalent cables) to connect both CH1 transducers to the dual preamplifier, using the
connections on the transformer.
2. If an optional lightning protector is installed, connect it between the preamplifier and the electronics enclosure.
Locate the device near the electronics enclosure and install it according to the supplied wiring documentation
for the device.
3. See Figure 7 on page 21 for the location (J3) of the connections for the Channel 1 transducers in the electronics
enclosure. Using the supplied coaxial cables with BNC to flying lead connectors (or equivalent cables), route the
cables through one of the conduit holes in the electronics enclosure and connect the preamplifier to terminal
block J3. Secure the cables with the cable clamp.
Note: The RED cable leads are the SIG(+) leads and the BLACK cable leads are the RTN(-) leads.
WARNING! Before connecting the transducers, take them to a safe area and discharge any
static buildup by shorting the center conductor of the transducer cables to the
metal shield on the cable connector.
CAUTION! As part of maintaining the FM/CSA environmental rating (TYPE 4) on the remote
preamplifier, thread sealant is required on all conduit entries.