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Measurement & Control Flow

AquaTrans™ AT600
User’s Manual

910-312 Rev. B
December 2015
AquaTrans™ AT600
Panametrics Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Liquids

User’s Manual
910-312 Rev. B
December 2015

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 Transit-Time Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Unpacking the AT600 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Installing the Electronics Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Installing the Clamp-on Fixture And Transducer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.1 Clamp-on Fixture and Transducer Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.2 Mounting Clamp-on Fixture Onto Pipe (AT6 Transducers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Installing C-RS Fixture and Transducer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.5.1 Installation Guide for C-RS transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.5.2 Install Cable Adaptor for C-RS transducer and AT6 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.6 Making Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.6.1 Wiring the Line Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.6.2 Wiring the Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.6.3 Wiring System Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.6.4 Wiring Analog Output/HART Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2.6.5 Wiring Modbus Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.6.6 Wiring Frequency/Totalizer/Alarm Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.6.7 Wiring Gate Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Chapter 3. Initial Setup and Programming
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.2 AT600 Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.3 Display Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.3.1 Changing Value for One or Two-Variable Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.3.2 Changing Measurement Type for One- or Two-Variable Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.3.3 Changing the Measurement Type or Value for Totalizer Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
3.3.4 Starting or Stopping Totalizer Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.3.5 Resetting the Totalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
3.4 Entering the Main Menu (Lock Button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.4.1 Display Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.4.2 Keypad Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.4.3 Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.4.4 Program/Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.4.5 Program Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
3.4.6 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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3.5 User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

3.5.1 Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3.5.2 Units Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
3.5.3 Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.5.4 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
3.5.5 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
3.6 Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.6.1 Programming the Analog Output Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.6.2 Programming the Digital Output Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.6.3 Programming Modbus/Service Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
3.6.4 Programming Digital Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
3.7 Sensor Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
3.7.1 Programming the Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
3.7.2 Programming the Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
3.7.3 Programming the Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
3.7.4 Programming the Traverses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
3.7.5 Programming the Fluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
3.7.6 Programming the Fluid Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
3.7.7 Programming the Transducer Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Chapter 4. Error Codes and Troubleshooting
4.1 Error Display in the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
4.1.1 Error Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
4.1.2 Flow Error String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
4.2 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
4.2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
4.2.2 Flowcell Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Chapter 5. Communication
5.1 MODBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
5.1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
5.1.2 MODBUS Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
5.2 HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
5.2.1 Device Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
5.2.2 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
5.3 Additional Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
5.4 Device Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
5.5 HART Engineering Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Appendix A. Specifications
A.1 Operation and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
A.1.1 Fluid Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
A.1.2 Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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A.2 Meter Body/Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

A.2.1 Meter Body Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.2 AT6 Transducer System and Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.3 C-RS Transducer System and Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.4 Meter Temperature Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.5 AT6 Transducer Temperature Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.6 C-RS Transducer Temperature Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.7 Humidity Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.8 Altitude Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.9 CAT Transducer Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
A.2.10 Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
A.2.11 Cable Fixing Requirement and Gland Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
A.3 Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
A.3.1 Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
A.3.2 Weatherproof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
A.3.3 Electronics Classifications (Pending). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
A.3.4 Display Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
A.3.5 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
A.3.6 Inputs/Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
A.3.7 Product Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Appendix B. Data Records
B.1 Service Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
B.2 Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
B.3 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
B.4 Diagnostic Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Appendix C. Menu Maps
C.1 The Display Measurement Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
C.2 The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
C.3 The Main Menu > User Preferences Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
C.4 The Main Menu > Inputs/Outputs Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
C.5 The Main Menu> Sensor Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
C.6 The Main Menu>Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
C.7 The Main Menu>Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
C.8 The Main Menu>Factory Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

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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 that emphasizes instructions that are essential to proper setup of
the equipment. Failure to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable performance.

CAUTION! This symbol indicates a risk of potential minor personal injury and/or severe damage to
the equipment, unless these instructions are followed carefully.

WARNING! This symbol indicates a risk of potential serious personal injury, unless these
instructions are followed carefully.

Safety Issues

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. The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.

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! 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.

WARNING! Make sure that power to the auxiliary equipment is turned OFF and locked out before
you perform maintenance procedures on the equipment.

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the user to make sure the PWR, Hart, Modbus and I/O cable
can meet the cable specification, which is described in Appendix A.

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Paragraphes d’informations
Remarque: Ces paragraphes fournissent des informations à même de faciliter la compréhension de la situation, mais
n'est pas indispensable à la bonne utilisation des instructions.

IMPORTANT: Ces paragraphes fournissent des informations qui mettent l'accent sur les instructions qui sont
essentielles à une configuration correcte de l'équipement. Le non-respect de ces instructions peut
entraîner une dégradation des performances.

ATTENTION! Ce symbole indique un risque potentiel mineur de blessure aux personnes et / ou de

sérieux dommages à l'équipement, à moins que ces instructions soient
rigoureusement suivies.

ATTENTION! Ce symbole indique un risque potentiel grave de blessures aux personnes, à moins que
ces instructions sont soient rigoureusement.

Questions de sécurité

ATTENTION! Il est de la responsabilité de l'utilisateur de s'assurer que tous les règlements, codes et
lois locaux, nationaux et européens relatifs à la sécurité et aux conditions
d'exploitation en toute sécurité soient respectés pour chaque installation. La sécurité
de tout système intégrant l'équipement est de la responsabilité de celui qui l’assemble.

ATTENTION! Il est de la responsabilité de l'utilisateur de s'assurer que les c?bles d’alimentation,

Hart, Modbus et Entrées/Sorties répondent à la spécification décrite à l'annexe A.

Matériel auxiliaire
Standards de sécurité locaux
L'utilisateur doit s'assurer que les équipements auxiliaires utilisés sont en tout point conforme aux codes, standards et
réglementations relatifs à la sécurité.

Zone de travail

ATTENTION! Les équipements auxiliaires peuvent avoir à la fois des modes de fonctionnement
manuel et automatique. Comme l'équipement peut bouger brusquement et sans signe
préalable, ne pas entrer dans la zone de travail de ce dernier pendant le
fonctionnement automatique, et ne pas s’en approcher de trop près pendant le
fonctionnement manuel. Si vous le faites, cela peut entraîner de graves blessures.

ATTENTION! Assurez-vous que l'alimentation de l'équipement auxiliaire est éteinte et verrouillée

avant d'effectuer toute opération de maintenance ou d’entretien de l'équipement.

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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
GE Measurement & Control 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.gemeasurement.com/environmental-health-safety-ehs for take-back instructions and more

information about this initiative.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
Thank you for purchasing the AT600 ultrasonic flow meter. AT600 is a clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter for
measurement of liquid phase products. It is designed for the industrial market, including water, wastewater, steel,
campus energy and other markets. AT600 utilizes a new electronics platform and industrial design to make it extremely
simple to install and use in the field.

• So easy to use, it practically installs itself.

The AT600 consists of the new AT600 electronics, metal enclosure and field proven AT transducers system, including
the clamp-on fixture.

U-Bolt
Electronics
Power Cable

Transducer Cable

Fixture

Strap With Transducer Installed

Figure 1: AT600 System (Pipe Mounting)

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1.2 Theory of Operation

1.2.1 Transit-Time Flow Measurement
In this method, two transducers serve as both ultrasonic signal generators and receivers. They are in acoustic
communication with each other; that is, the second transducer can receive ultrasonic signals transmitted by the first
transducer and vice versa.

In operation, each transducer functions as a transmitter, generating a certain number of acoustic pulses, and then as a
receiver for an identical number of pulses. The time interval between transmission and reception of the ultrasonic
signals is measured in both directions. When the liquid in the pipe is not flowing, the transit-time downstream equals
the transit-time upstream. When the liquid is flowing, the transit-time downstream is less than the transit-time
upstream.

The difference between the downstream and upstream transit times is proportional to the velocity of the flowing liquid
and its sign indicates the direction of flow.

Figure 2: Flow and Transducer Paths (Dual Traverse)

Figure 3: Flow and Transducer Paths (Single Traverse)

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Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 Introduction
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the AT600, the system must be installed in accordance with the established
guidelines. Those guidelines, explained in detail in this chapter, include the following topics:
• Unpacking the AT600 system

• Installing the electronics enclosure

• Installing the clamp-on fixture and transducer system

• Wiring the electronics enclosure

WARNING! The AT 600 flow transmitter can measure the flow rate of many fluids, some of which
are potentially hazardous. The importance of proper safety practices cannot be overemphasized.

Be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment
and working with hazardous fluids or flow conditions. Consult company safety personnel or local
safety authorities to verify the safety of any procedure or practice.

ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! To meet CE Mark and UL Mark requirements, all cables must
be installed as described in “Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements” on page 157.

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2.2 Unpacking the AT600 system

Before removing the AT600 system from the crate, please inspect the flow meter. Each instrument manufactured by GE
Measurement & Control is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. 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 GE
Customer Care immediately for assistance.

Please note that your AT600 system may come in different configurations based on your selection, so the packing list
could be a little different. Below is the typical packing list:
10. One AT600 electronics
20. Two clamp-on fixtures
30. Two transducers (installed in one of the two clamp-on fixtures)
40. One transducer cable (installed on fixture with transducers)
50. Four clamping fixture mounting straps
60. Two “U” bolts for pipe mounting of AT600
70. One USB flash drive with manual and calibration sheet
80. One inner hexagon spanner
90. Three M16 Gland (installed on AT600)
100. Two pieces of Solid Couplant
110. Quick installation guide
120. Calibration Sheet
130. Cabling tools

Figure 4: Standard Packing List

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2.3 Installing the Electronics Enclosure

The AT600 electronics is housed in a powder-coated, aluminum, NEMA type 4X/IP67 enclosure suitable for indoor or
outdoor use, See Figure 5 below for the mounting dimensions and weight of the AT600 electronics.

72.50

128
120
160
M16 GLAND x3
M20 GLAND x2 63.50 3
202 13
226

Wall Mount
72.50

2 Inch Pipe
202

Weight is about 1.5 kg

for the whole meter Assembly

Pipe Mount
Figure 5: AT600 Electronics Mounting

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2.3 Installing the Electronics Enclosure (cont.)

The installation base of AT600 electronics can also be rotated by 90 degrees to keep a horizontal view of the user
interface in a horizontal or vertical mounting condition. See Figure 6 below for AT600 mounting of the installation
base.

Horizontal

Vertical

Figure 6: Mounting of AT600 Installation Base

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2.4 Installing the Clamp-on Fixture And Transducer System

2.4.1 Clamp-on Fixture and Transducer Location
For a given fluid and pipe, the accuracy of AT600 depends on the location and alignment of the transducers. In addition
to accessibility, when planning for transducer location, adhere to the following guidelines:

• Locate the clamp-on fixture and transducer system so that there are at least 10 pipe diameters of straight,
undisturbed flow upstream and 5 pipe diameters of straight, undisturbed flow downstream from the measurement
point. Undisturbed flow means avoiding sources of turbulence in the fluid such as valves, flanges, expansions, and
elbows; avoiding swirl; and avoiding cavitation.

Flow Direction

UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM
10 X D (in.) 5 X D (min)

Figure 7: AT600 Transducer Location

• Locate the transducers on a common axial plane along the pipe. Locate the transducers on the side of the pipe,
rather than the top or bottom, since the top of the pipe tends to accumulate gas and the bottom tends to accumulate
sediment. Either condition will cause increased attenuation of the ultrasonic signal. There is no similar restriction
with vertical pipes as long as the flow of fluids is upward to prevent free falling of the fluid of a less than full pipe.

Good Flow
Flow
Flow

Good

Bad Bad
Good
Figure 8: Good and Bad Transducer Locations

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2.4.2 Mounting Clamp-on Fixture Onto Pipe (AT6 Transducers)

The AT600 transducer system contains one clamp-on fixture, two transducers embedded inside the fixture and one
transducer cable. The transducer cable is already connected with the transducers and assembled with the fixture before
shipment as a default setup for easy customer installation.
The AT600 clamp-on fixture and transducer system can support pipe size ranges from 2 inch to 24 inch.The customer
can choose either dual traverse installation or single traverse installation for transducer mounting on the pipe.
As the maximum measurement range of one clamp-on fixture is 250mm, there are different kinds of installation
configurations based on the transducer spacing range and dual or single installation method. See Table 1 below for
rough estimates.

Table 1: Estimates for Pipe Configurations

Spacing Traverse Fixture Typical Pipe Sizes
0-250 4 1 2” to 4”
0-250 2 1 4” to 10”
0-250 1 2 10” to 20”
250-750 2 2 10” to 30”
250-750 1 2 20” to 30”

Please see section 3.7 (Sensor Setup) for determining transducer spacing. A two traverse installation is recommended
for most applications.

2.4.2a Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 0 to 250mm

When the transducer spacing range is from 0 to 250mm, only one clamp-on fixture is needed for dual traverse
installation. See Figure 11 on the next page for the dual traverse installation guide at transducer spacing range
0 to 250mm.

1. Install AT600 clamping fixture with transducers onto the pipe using the two mounting straps.
a. Choose location with enough straight run; refer to Figure 7 on page 7.
b. Install two straps onto the pipe with about 30 cm/1 ft apart.

Figure 9: Strap Installation

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2.4.2a Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 0 to 250mm (cont.)

c. Put clamp-on fixture on pipe and move straps onto sides of fixture, then tighten screw on straps and
validate strapping stays within sides of fixture.

Move
Align
Screw Tighten
Figure 10: Clamp-on Fixture Installation

2. Wire power and transducer cables to the AT600; refer to Figure 22 on page 16.
3. Power meter and program flow meter to determine transducer spacing.(See AT600 Programming in Chapter 3.)
4. Set spacing between the two transducers and tighten back onto the pipe.
a. Loosen hand rails and rotate fixture so the transducers are in view.

Hand Wheel Transducers

Figure 11: Transducer View

b. Set spacing between transducers, remove laminar piece on couplant, apply couplant to transducer and
rotate back onto rail.

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2.4.2a Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 0 to 250mm (cont.)

ing
Spac

Couplant

Figure 12: Transducer Spacing Adjustment

Note: Two traverse (or two transducers in the same fixture) is the standard configuration. See the other configuration
method below for fixture assembly procedure.

Note: If there is a coating or protection layer on the pipe, remove the coating layer on the pipe at first by rasping to
expose the pipe material, where it is in contact with the transducer and couplant.

2.4.2b Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 250 to 750mm

When transducer spacing range is from 250 to 750mm, another fixture is needed for larger transducer spacing; see
Figure 13 below for dual traverse installation guidance at transducer spacing range 250 to 750mm.
1. Install four straps onto the pipe with about 30 cm/1 ft apart from each other.
2. Put one clamp-on fixture with two transducers and one cable onto pipe and move straps onto sides of fixture,
then tighten screw on straps and validate strapping stays within sides of fixture.
3. Put the second blank clamp-on fixture onto the pipe and connect the two fixtures through the bar on left side of
the second fixture, then repeat step 2 to move the straps and tighten the second fixture.
Note: Be sure the bar on the left side of the second fixture is in close contact with the bar on the first fixture.

Bar

Figure 13: Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 250 to 750mm

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2.4.2b Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 250 to 750mm (cont.)
4. Set spacing between the two transducers and tighten back onto the pipe.
a. Loosen hand rails and rotate fixture so transducers are in view.
b. Take out the downstream transducer from the first fixture, disassemble the transducer connection and route
the cable into the second fixture and connect and locate the downstream transducer into the second fixture.

DOWNSTREAM
UPSTREAM

Figure 14: Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 250 to 750mm

Note: See detailed spacing set below for dual traverse installation:

1. Spacing range from 0 to 250mm; only one fixture is needed.

Put the upstream transducer at “zero” position, and then put the downstream transducer at the required position
on the same fixture.

UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM

Spacing

Figure 15: Transducer Spacing between the Two Fixtures

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2.4.2b Dual Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 250 to 750mm (cont.)
2. Spacing range from 250 to 750mm; two fixtures are needed, to be pushed:
a. Spacing from 250 to 500mm
Put the upstream transducer at “250mm” position of the first fixture, and then put the downstream
transducer at the required position on the second fixture, as shown below.
Note: A tight contact should be made between two fixtures through the two bars to make an accurate spacing.

UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM

250 250

Figure 16: Spacing Range from 250 to 500mm

b. Spacing from 500 to 750mm

Put the upstream transducer at “zero” position of the first fixture, and then put the downstream transducer
at the required position on the second fixture, as shown below.

UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM

250 250 250

Figure 17: Spacing Range from 500 to 750mm

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2.4.2c Single Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 0 to 250mm

When the transducer spacing range is from 0 to 250mm in a single traverse installation, two clamp-on fixtures are
needed for this installation. See the steps below for the single traverse installation guide.

1. Mark one straight line parallel with the pipe direction on the pipe surface, use a band tape to measure the
circumference of the pipe, and mark another two lines on position of +1/4 and -1/4 of circumference. This
creates two lines for two fixture alignment.
2. Install two straps onto the pipe with about 30 cm/1 ft apart from each other.
3. Put one clamp-on fixture embedded with two transducers and one cable onto the pipe and move the two straps
on two sides of the clamp-on fixture to catch the holder on the fixture, then put another blank fixture onto the
opposite side of the first fixture and hold it by the two straps. Align the middle of the two fixtures with the red
straight line marked on the pipe surface in step 1.

+1/4
nce
circumfere

-1/4
nce
circumfere

Figure 18: Fixture Installation of Single Traverse at Transducer Spacing Range 0 to 250mm

4. Set spacing between the two transducers and tighten back onto the pipe.
a. Loosen hand rails and rotate fixture so transducers are in view.
b. Take out the upstream transducer from the first fixture, disassemble the transducer connection and route
the cable into the second fixture, and connect and re-locate the upstream transducer into the second fixture.
Note: Put upstream transducer at “zero” position of the second fixture, and then move the downstream transducer at
the required position of the first fixture. The separate cable of the upstream transducer needs to be pulled out
from one side of rail on first fixture and put into the side of the rail on second fixture; refer to the cabling on the
fixture done by the plant.

DOWNSTREAM
UPSTREAM

Figure 19: Single Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 0 to 250mm

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2.4.2d Single Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 250 to 750mm

When transducer spacing range is from 250 to 750mm in a single traverse installation, two clamp-on fixtures range
from 250 to 750mm.

1. Mark one straight line parallel with the pipe direction on pipe surface, use a band tape to measure the
circumference of the pipe, and mark another two lines on position of +1/4 and -1/4 of circumference; these two
lines are made for two fixture alignment. Then mark two transducer positions on the two straight lines
separately using the band tape. Refer to Figure 20 for the line marking method.
2. Install four straps onto the pipe with about 30 cm/1 ft apart from each other.
3. Put one clamp-on fixture embedded with two transducers and one cable onto the pipe and move straps onto
sides of fixture, then tighten screw on straps and validate the strapping stays within sides of fixture.
4. Put the second blank clamp-on fixture onto the pipe on another side, then repeat step 3 to move the straps and
tighten the second fixture. Refer to Figure 20 for the fixture position.
5. Set spacing between the two transducers and tighten back onto the pipe.
a. Loosen hand rails and rotate fixture so transducers are in view.
b. Take out the upstream transducer from the first fixture, disassemble the transducer connection and route
the cable into the second fixture and connect and re-locate the upstream transducer into the second fixture.
c. Align the transducer side with the two marks done on step 1 in the first and second fixture.

UPSTREAM

+1/4
nce
circumfere

-1/4
nce
circumfere
AM
DOWNSTRE

Figure 20: Single Traverse Installation at Transducer Spacing Range 250 to 750mm

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2.5 Installing C-RS Fixture and Transducer System

2.5.1 Installation Guide for C-RS transducer
Refer to GE document 916-077, the C-RS Installation Guide, for C-RS transducer installation onto the pipe (Section 6,
Installing General Clamping Fixture).

2.5.2 Install Cable Adaptor for C-RS transducer and AT6 cable
To match the BNC type connector on the C-RS transducer with the SMA type connector on the AT6 cable, one BNC to
SMA adaptor is needed for C-RS transducer cabling. See Figure 21 below for adaptor installation.

AT6 Cable with SMA Plug

BNC to SMA Adapter

C-RS Transducer

Figure 21: Install Cable Adaptor for C-RS Transducer

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2.6 Making Electrical Connections

ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed
as described in “Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements” on page 157.

This section contains instruction for making all the necessary electrical connections to the AT600 flowmeter. Refer to
Figure 22 below for the complete wiring diagram of the unit.
IMPORTANT: Except for the transducer connector, all electrical connectors are stored in their terminal blocks during
shipment and may be removed from the enclosure for more convenient wiring. Feed the cables through
the cable gland holes on the bottom of the enclosure, attach the wires to the appropriate connectors and
plug the connectors back into their terminal blocks.
Once the AT600 is completely wired, proceed to Chapter 3, Initial Setup, to configure the unit for operation.

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Figure 22: Wiring Diagram

Note: HART or MODBUS communication are optional selections for the AT600 electronics and must be chosen at
the time of ordering.
To lead the wiring cables into the enclosure, power lines, transducer line and I/O lines are distributed to different gland
holes. Refer to Appendix A, section A.2.10 for cable criteria. Be sure to select the cable to connect the meter only to the
specified cables.

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2.6 Making Electrical Connections (cont.)

Refer to Figure 23 below for cable gland usage definition. If no cables feed through the cable clamp holes, it must be
blocked with the gland-insert provided together with meter.

GLAND HOLE 5 GLAND HOLE 3 GLAND HOLE 1

GLAND HOLE 4
DETAIL B
GLAND HOLE 2

CABLE GLAND HOLES

Hole Num. Feed-Through Cables
1 Power Lines
2 Digital Output B Cable Lines
Digital Output C Cable Lines
Gate Input Cable Lines
3 Service Modbus Cable Lines
Customer Modbus Cable Lines
4 Analog Output A Cable Lines
5 Transducer Cable Lines
B

Figure 23: Gland Usage Definition

2.6.1 Wiring the Line Power

ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed
as described in “Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements” on page 157.

The AT600 may be ordered from operation with power inputs of 85-264 VAC, or 12-28 VDC. The label on the shroud
inside the electronics enclosure, lists the required line voltage. Be sure to connect the meter only to the specified line
voltage.

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2.6.1 Wiring the Line Power (cont.)

Refer to Figure 24 below for power inputs of the meter.
Note: For compliance with the European Union's Low Voltage Directive, this unit requires and 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.
Refer to Figure 22 on page 16 to locate the terminal block and connect the line power as follows:

WARNING! Improper connection of the line power leads or connecting the meter to the incorrect
line voltage will damage the unit. It will also result in hazardous voltages at the flowcell and
associated piping and within the electronics console.

Figure 24: Meter SN Label Example (AC and DC Version):

1. Strip 1/4” of insulation from the end of the power and neutral or line leads (or the positive and negative DC
power leads), and 1/2” from the end of the ground lead.
2. Connect the ground lead to the internal ground connection (GROUNDING 1) located on the bottom panel of
the enclosure (See Figure 22).
IMPORTANT: The incoming ground lead must be connected to the internal ground connection.
3. Connect the neutral or line lead (or the negative - DC power lead) to L2/N(-) and the line power lead (or the
positive +DC power lead) to L1(+) as shown in Figure 22 on page 16.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the existing PC board ground wire or the cover ground wire.

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2.6.2 Wiring the Transducers

ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed
as described in “Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements” on page 157.

Wiring a typical AT600 ultrasonic liquid flow meter system requires interconnection of the following components:

• A pair of transducers installed inside the fixture;

• The electronics console

To wire the transducers, complete the following steps:

WARNING! Before connecting the transducers, take them to a safe area and discharge any static
build-up by shorting the center conductor of the transducer cables to the metal shield on the cable
connector.

1. Locate the transducer cables and connect them to the two transducers.
2. Connect the cable connector with yellow “DN” jacket on the cable to DN and connect cable connector with
white “UP” jacket on the cable to UP as shown in Figure 22 on page 16. Then, secure the cable gland.
3. Make vertical insertion when the cable connector is plugged into the receptacle to avoid destroying the
connector.

2.6.3 Wiring System Ground

Proper system ground must be connected to an AT600 Meter. Refer to Figure 25 to locate the system ground screw.
This ground screw must be connected to a safe ground in the field.

SYSTEM GROUNDING SCREW

DETAIL C
Figure 25: System Grounding Screw

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2.6.4 Wiring Analog Output/HART Communication

The standard configuration of the Model AT600 flow meter includes one isolated 0/4-20mA analog output.
Connections to this output may be made with standard twisted-pair wiring. The current loop impedance for this circuit
must not exceed 600 ohms.

HART Master/
Model AT600 Ampere Meter

Volts +
(Int. Pwr. Sup.)

PIN: 0
Load
(maximum
Volts - PIN: 1
600 ohms)
(Common)

Figure 26: Analog Output/HART Communication

To wire the analog output, complete the following steps:

1. Disconnect the main power to the unit and open the enclosure.
2. Install the required cable gland in the chosen gland hole on the bottom of the enclosure.
3. Refer to Figure 22 on page 16 for the location of terminal block I/O and wire the terminal block as shown.
Secure the cable clamp.
The standard port is only 0/4-20mA analog output, but the HART communication is optional upon request.

Note: Analog Output is active mode. Do not supply a 24V supply to this circuit. The circuit is powered by the flow
meter.

Note: Prior to use, the analog output must be set up and calibrated. Proceed to the next section to continue the initial
wiring of the unit.

Note: When in meter configuration, the analog output will go to 3.6 mA. After exiting from configuration mode, the
meter will leave 3.6 mA.

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2.6.5 Wiring Modbus Communication

The AT600 is equipped with an optional Modbus communication port. The port is a two-wire, half-duplex RS485
interface. The standard AT600 disables the Modbus communication. Proceed to the appropriate configuration for menu
instructions to activate the Modbus communication.

To wiring Modbus RS485 serial port, refer to Figure 22 on page 16 and complete the following steps:

1. Disconnect the main power to the unit.

2. Install the required cable clamp in the chosen gland hole on the side of the electronics enclosure.
3. Feed one end of the cable through the gland hole, wire it to terminal block and secure the cable gland as shown
in Figure 22 on page 16.
2.6.6 Wiring Frequency/Totalizer/Alarm Output
The AT600 can accommodate up to 2 channels of totalizer/frequency/alarm outputs. Each totalizer/frequency/alarm
can be configured as totalizer, frequency or alarm output by software setting. Refer to section 3.6.4 for the output
setting.

Each totalizer/frequency/alarm output requires two wires. Wire this terminal block in accordance with the pin number
assignments shown in Figure 27 below. Figure 22 shows sample wiring diagrams of totalizer/frequency/alarm output
circuit.

Totalizer/Frequency Counter
Model AT600 OR Alarm Detector
Max. Current: 1A
Max. Voltage: 100 V
Isolation Voltage: 500 V
Max. Load Power: 2W IN Volts +
(Int. Pwr. Sup.)
PIN: 8/A
Load
PIN: 9/B (minimum
10 Kohms)

C: Isolated Return Volts -

(Common)

Figure 27: Totalizer/Frequency/Alarm Output Wiring

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2.6.7 Wiring Gate Input

The AT600 provides a Gate Contact Input port. This port is designed to start/stop the totalizer. During normal
measurement mode, an operator can start the totalizer functionality by clicking the switch. And if the operator wants to
stop the totalizer, another switching ON/OFF action stops the totalizer.

Refer to Figure 28 below for wiring the Gate Input port.

Model AT600 Switch

+5 V

PIN: D
NO
PIN: E
C

Figure 28: Gate Input Wiring

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3.1 Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for programming the AT600 flowmeter to place it into operation. Before the AT600
can begin taking measurements, the User Preferences, Inputs/Outputs, and Sensor setup must be entered and tested.

Display

Main Menu

Display Program Keypad

Program Language
Format View Lockout

Password

User
Input/Output Sensor Setup CalibraƟon Advanced Factory
Preferences

Save
Changes ?

No Yes

Display

Figure 29: High Level Menu Map

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3.2 AT600 Keypad Operation

There are six keys and two LEDs on the AT600 keypad. The green light is a system health indicator and is on when the
meter is operational and not in error. The red light is a system status indicator and is on when the meter is in error. Both
lights being off indicates that the system is in configuration mode or no power has been applied to the meter.

Figure 30: AT600 Keypad

Six keys on the magnetic keypad enable users to program the AT600:
• [√] - confirms the choice of a specific option and data entry within the option

• [] - enables users to exit from a specific option without entering unconfirmed data

• [] and [] - enable users to highlight a specific window in the display option or to scroll through a list of
options (parameters, letters, and numbers, 0-9 as well as the negative sign and decimal point) in a menu
• [] and [] - enable users to scroll to a specific option, among choices in an option, or to a character in a text
entry.
When the AT600 is powered up, the initial screen display appears, followed by a display of measurement parameters.

Velocity
AT600 0.0 m/s
INITIALIZE . . Soundspeed
0.0 m/s

As a guide in following the programming instructions in this chapter, the relevant portions of the AT600 menu map
have been reproduced on page 98.
IMPORTANT: If the keypad has not been pressed for 5 minutes, the AT600 exits the Keypad Program and returns to
displaying measurements. The meter discards any configuration changes. Changes can only be retained
after the user commits them.

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3.3 Display Programming

The AT600 keypad has six keys and two LEDs.

The green light is a system health indicator and it is on when the meter is operational and not in error. The red light is a
system status indicator and it is on when the meter is in error. When both lights are off, the meter indicates the system
is in configuration mode or no power has been applied to the meter.

Total m^3
Velocity Velocity
0.0 m/s Forward 0.0
0.0 Reverse 0.0
Soundspeed
m/s
0.0 m/s

3.3.1 Changing Value for One or Two-Variable Screens

An outline of a typical one or two-variable screen appears below.

Measurement Type Velocity

Value
0.0
m/s Value Units
Error Code

To change the number of decimal places in the displayed value:

Velocity From the display screen, press either the [] or [] buttons until the value is
highlighted.
0.0
m/s

Velocity Once the value is highlighted, press [√] to open the Display/Decimal option.

0.0
m/s

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3.3.1 Changing Value for One or Two-Variable Screens (cont.)

Display/Decimal Use the [] and [] buttons to scroll to the appropriate value. (Available
2 options include 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Sci (Scientific Notation). Press [√] to select
3 the value, and then [√] again to confirm the selection or [] to cancel the
4 selection.
Sci

3.3.2 Changing Measurement Type for One- or Two-Variable Screens

To change the measurement type:

From the display screen, press either the [] or [] buttons until the
Velocity measurement type is highlighted.

0.0
m/s

Velocity Once the value is highlighted, press [√] to open the Measurement Type option.

0.000e+00
m/s

Measurement Type The screen changes to Display/Measurement Type. Press the [] and [] buttons
Velocity to scroll to the desired parameter. Available parameters include: Velocity, Act
Act Volumetric Volumetric, Std volumetric, Mass, Batch Totals, Inventory Totals, Soundspeed,
Std Volumetric Reynolds, KFactor, and Diagnostics. After you have chosen the measurement
Mass type, press [√] to select the value, and then [√] again to confirm the selection or
[] to cancel the selection.

Note: To select a particular measurement unit, go to “Units Setting” on page 28.

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3.3.3 Changing the Measurement Type or Value for Totalizer Screens

The totalizer screen appears similar to Figure 31 below.

Totalizer Units Start/Stop Totalizer Reset Totalizer

Total m^3
Forward 0.000e+00
Totalizer Values
Measurement Type Reverse 0.000e+00

Error Code
Figure 31: The Totalizer Screen
To change the number of decimal places in the value displayed on a totalizer screen, proceed as follows:

TOTAL m^3 From the display screen, press either the [] or [] buttons until the value is
highlighted.
Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

Total m^3 Once the value is highlighted, press [√] to open the Display/Decimal option.

Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

Display/Decimal Use the [] and [] buttons to scroll to the appropriate value. (Available
2 options include 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Sci (Scientific Notation). Press [√] to select the
3 value, and then [√] again to confirm the selection or [] to cancel the selection.
4
Sci

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3.3.3 Changing the Measurement Type or Value for Totalizer Screens (cont.)
To change the totalizer measurement type, proceed as follows:

TOTAL m^3 From the display screen, press either the [] or [] buttons until the
measurement type is highlighted.
Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

Total m^3 Once the type is highlighted, press [√] to open the Display/Decimal option.

Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

Totalizer Type The screen changes to Totalizer Type. Press the [] and [] buttons to scroll to
Forward Totals the appropriate parameter. Available parameters include: Forward Totals,
Reverse Totals Reverse Totals, Net Totals and Time. Once you have chosen the type, press [√] to
Net Totals select the value, and then [√] again to confirm the selection or [] to cancel the
Time selection.

If the first value is selected to Time, the unit will display the time unit. If the first value is selected to Forward Totals,
Reverse Totals, Net Totals, the unit will be the selected unit in the “Units Setting” The available time measurement
units are seconds, minutes, hours or days. To choose the appropriate unit, from the highlighted measurement type, press
the [] or [] buttons until the measurement unit is highlighted.

TOTAL Seconds Once the unit is highlighted, press [√] to open the Display/Unit option.

Time 0.0000
Reverse 0.000e+00

Display/Unit Press the [] and [] buttons to scroll to the appropriate unit, and press [√] to
Seconds select the unit, and then [√] again to confirm the selection or [] to cancel the
Minutes selection.
Hours Note: If you selected “Time”, the available units are seconds, minutes, hours
Days and days.

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3.3.4 Starting or Stopping Totalizer Measurement

To start or stop totalizer measurements:

From the display, press either the [] or [] buttons until the Start/Stop icon
TOTAL m^3
(either an arrow icon for Start or a two-bar icon for Stop) is highlighted.
Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

TOTAL m^3 Once the value is highlighted, press [√] to start or stop totalizing.

Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

TOTAL m^3 The icon then changes to indicate the new status (start or stop).

Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

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3.3.5 Resetting the Totalizer

To reset the totalizer, proceed as follows:

TOTAL m^3 From the display screen, press either the [] or [] buttons until the Reset icon
Forward 0.000e+00 (a partial circle with an arrow) is highlighted.

Reverse 0.000e+00

TOTAL m^3 Once the Reset icon has been highlighted, press [√] to reset the totalizer to 0.
Forward 0.000e+00
Reverse 0.000e+00

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3.4 Entering the Main Menu (Lock Button)

Lock

Unlock

Figure 32: Main Menu Map

3.4.1 Display Format

To begin programming your meter, you must select the system units as discussed below. Remember to record all
programming data in Appendix B, Data Records.

The Display Format submenu is used to set up the type of format to be used in representing information.

On the initial screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the lock symbol and
Velocity press [√].

0.0 The following screen appears.

m/s

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3.4.1 Display Format (cont.)

Display Use the [] or [] buttons to highlight Display Format and press [√]. The
Display Format following screen appears.
Program
Program Review
Keypad Lockout

Use the [] and [] arrow keys to highlight the desired format setup and press
Display/Display Format [√]. The window returns to the previous screen.
One Variable
Two Variable
Totalizer

3.4.2 Keypad Lockout

Display To lock or unlock the keypad for security, on the Display menu, select Keypad
Lockout and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Display Format
Program
Program Review
Keypad Lockout

Lockout/ Keypad Lockout

To lock the display, press [] and [] to highlight Yes and press [√]. The screen
returns to the previous display.
No
Yes To unlock the display, press [] and [] to highlight No and press [√]. The
screen returns to the previous display.

Note: When the keypad is locked, press [], [√], [] to unlock the screen.

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3.4.3 Language

Display To change the display language, on the Display menu, select Language and press
Program [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Program Review
Keypad Lockout
Language

Display/Language Use the [] and [] arrow keys to highlight the desired language and press [√].
English The window returns to the previous screen and the displayed language will be
Deutsch changed online.
中文
Français

3.4.4 Program/Program Review

The Program and Program Review menus enable the setting up or viewing of several categories of information. As
discussed previously, to edit parameters, you will need to input the right password. The next section will explicitly state
which access is required to edit parameters. To view all parameters without editing, select Program Review.

Figure 33: Program/Program Review Menu Map

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3.4.5 Program Review

The Program Review menu requires no user password. However, it provides view-only access to the screens. To
change any setting or parameter, you must enter the Program Menu and supply the correct password.

3.4.6 Program
IMPORTANT: The measurement will stop and the output will go to error level when you enter Program (configure)
mode.

Display To enter the Programming menu, on the Display menu, use the arrow keys to
Display Format
highlight Program and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Program
Program Review
Keypad Lockout

Enter the password To enter the password, use the [] or [] arrow key to select each digit to be
changed and the [] or [] arrow keys to change the value of the selected
9999 number. When the password number is correct, press [√] and the User
Preference screen appears. The password is 1111.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE
]
]MODF

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3.5 User Preferences

3.5.1 Setting

User Preference To check or change the desired settings, under User Preference, select Settings
Setting and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Units Setting
Density
Password

Setting To check the Meter Tag and/or Label, highlight your choice on the Setting
Meter Tag menu and press [√]. Press [] to return to the previous screen.
Label Note: You can only change the Meter Tag and Label data using Vitality
System Date
software.

Setting To check or change the date/time, highlight System Date and press [√]. The
Meter Tag following screen appears.
Label
System Date

Set System Time Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select the correct time and press [√]. The
Date: 11 / 12 / 2013 screen returns to the previous display.
Time: 08 : 09 : 10
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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3.5.2 Units Setting

User Preference To check or change velocity flow units, under User Preference, use the [] or
Settings [] arrow key to select Units Setting and press [√]. The following screen
Units Setting appears.
Density
Password

Units Setting Under Units Setting menu, use the [] or [] arrow key to select the unit that
Velocity need to be changed and press [√] to reach the next level screen.
Act Volumetric Note: Select “Velocity” as an example.
Std Volumetric
Mass

UnitsSet / Velocity If you don’t want to change the unit, select No and press [√]. If you do want to
No display the unit, select Yes, press[√] twice, and the following screen appears.
Yes

UnitsSet /Velocity If no change is desired, press [] twice and the screen returns to the Units Setting
English menu. To change the measurement type, select the desired option, press [√]
Metric twice, and a screen similar to the following appears.

Confirm the selected units, press [] three times and return to the Units Setting
Vel / menu.
Ft/s

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3.5.3 Density

User preference To configure flow density, under User Preference, use the [] or [] arrow
Settings key to select Density and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Units Setting
Density
Password

Density Use the [] or [] arrow keys to highlight the desired density type and press
Density (Act) [√].
Density (Std)

Density Press [√] again and a screen similar to the following appears.
Density (Act)
1000.000 Kg/m^3

Density (Act) Use the arrow keys to select the correct density value and press [√]. The screen
UNIT: Kg/m^3 returns to the previous display.
1000.000
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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3.5.4 Password

User preference To set up a password, under User Preference, use the [] or [] arrow key to
Setting select Password and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Units Setting
Density
Password

Enter the password Use the [] or [] arrow key to change the digit value and press [√]. Press the
[] key to return to the Password screen.
9999
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE
]
]MODF

3.5.5 Display
3.5.5a Backlight

User preference To turn the backlight OFF or ON, under User Preference, use the [] or []
Units Setting arrow key to select Display and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Density
Password
Display

Display Select Backlight, press [√], and a screen similar to the following appears.
Backlight
Timeout

Display/Backlight Select OFF or ON, press [√] twice, and the screen returns to the previous
OFF display.
ON

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3.5.5b Timeout

Display To provide a timeout, under Display, select Timeout and press [√]. A screen
Backlight similar to the following appears.
Timeout Note: The default value for the timeout is 0, so users must set a timeout if they
wish one.

Timeout Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Timeout
19 S

Timeout Use the [] or [] arrow key to change the digit value and press [√]. Press []
UNIT: S three times to return to the User Preference screen.
19
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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3.6 Inputs/Outputs
3.6.1 Programming the Analog Output Menu

To access the Analog Output menu, on the initial screen, highlight the lock
Velocity symbol and press [√]. The following screen appears.

0.0
m/s

Display Select Program and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Display Format
Program
Program Review
Keypad Lockout

Enter the password To enter the password, use the [] or [] arrow key to select each digit to be
changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to change the value of each digit, and
9999 press [√]. The following screen appears.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE
]
]MODF

User Preference In the User Preference menu, select Units Setting and press the right arrow key.
Settings A screen similar to the following appears.
Units Setting
Density
Password

Input/Output Select the desired Output number with the [] or [] arrow keys, and press
Analog Output A [√] to enter the relevant configuration menu.
Digital Output B
Digital Output C
Modbus/Service Port

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3.6.1a Setting Analog Measurements

Input/Output Select the desired Output number with the [] or [] arrow keys, and press
Analog Output A [√] to enter the relevant configuration menu.
Digital Output B
Digital Output C
Modbus/Service Port

Analog Output A Select Measurement and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Measurement
Base Value
Full Value
Calibrate

Measurement In the Measurement menu, select the type of analog output to be used, and press
Velocity [√]. The screen returns to the previous display.
Act Volumetric
Std Volumetric
Mass

3.6.1b Setting Base Value and Full Value

Analog Output A Base Value is the flow rate represented by 4 mA, and Full Value is the flow rate
Measurement represented by 20 mA. In the Analog Output menu, select Base Value or Full
Base Value Value and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Full Value
Calibrate

Base Value Press [√] again and a screen similar to the following appears.
Base Value
0.0000 m/s Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on page
28.

Base Value Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: m/s [] arrow keys to change the Base Value or Full Value and press [√].
0.0000
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE Repeat these steps to set the Full Value setting. Press [] to return to the Analog
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF Output A menu.

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3.6.1c Calibrate the Output

Analog Output A Use the Calibrate menu to trim the analog output to your measurement system.
Measurement In the Analog Output menu, select Calibrate and press [√]. A screen similar to
Base Value the following appears.
Full Value
Calibrate

Calibrate Select 4 mA to trim the 4 mA level, 20 mA to trim the 20 mA level, or

Calibrate 4mA Percentage of Scale to test linearity. Select the appropriate option and press [√].
Calibrate 20mA A screen similar to the following appears.
Percentage of Scale

Read the analog output by a multimeter or other device. And input the current
Calibrate 4mA value.
UNIT: mA Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
4.000 [] arrow keys to change the Calibrate setting value and press [√]. Press [] to
return to the previous display.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF
Repeat these steps until the output value is correct.

3.6.1d Setting Error Handling

Analog Output A To specify the error handling status in the Analog Output A menu, select Error
Base Value Handling and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Full Value
Calibrate
Error Handling

Calibrate Selecting Low will force the Analog Output to 3.6 mA or below, while High will
Low force it to 21.6 mA or above. Select the appropriate status and press [√].
High
Hold
Other

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3.6.2 Programming the Digital Output Menu

To access the Digital Output menu, on the initial screen, highlight the lock
Velocity symbol and press [√]. The following screen appears.

0.0
m/s

Display Select Program and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Display Format
Program
Program Review
Keypad Lockout

Enter the password To enter the password, use the [] or [] arrow key to select each digit to be
changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to change the value of each digit, and
9999 press [√]. The following screen appears.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE
]
]MODF

User Preference In the User Preference menu, select Units Setting and press the right arrow key.
Settings A screen similar to the following appears.
Units Setting
Density
Password

Input/Output Select the desired Digital Output number with the [] or [] arrow keys, and
Analog Output A press [√] to enter the relevant configuration menu.
Digital Output B Note: The operation steps for “Digital Output B” and “Digital Output C” are
Digital Output C the same.
Modbus/Service Port

Digital outputs can be programmed as Pulse, Frequency or Alarm, or turned off.

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3.6.2a Disable the Digital Output

Digital Output B To specify the error handling status in the Digital Output B menu, select Off and
Off press [√] twice.
Pulse
Frequency
Alarm

3.6.2b Setting the Pulse Output

Digital Output B The Pulse output will put out a square wave pulse for each unit of flow that
Off passes through the pipeline. Select Pulse and press [√]. The following screen
Pulse appears.
Frequency
Alarm

Setting Measurement Type

Pulse Select Measurement and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Measurement
Pulse Value
Pulse Time
Test Pulse

Measurement In the Measurement menu, select the type of analog output to be used, and press
Forward Batch Total [√]. The screen returns to the previous display.
Reverse Batch Total
Net Batch Total

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Setting Pulse Value

Pulse Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select Pulse Value and press [√]. A screen
Measurement similar to the following appears.
Pulse Value
Pulse Time
Test Pulse

Pulse Value The Pulse Value, the amount of flow represented by one pulse, is displayed. (For
Pulse Value example, 1 pulse = 10 m^3.) To change the existing number, press [√] and a
10.0000 m^3 screen similar to the following appears.
Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units setting on
page 28.

Pulse Value To change the Pulse Value, use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be
UNIT: m^3 changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to provide a new number and press [√]
10.0000 to save. Press [√] to return to the Pulse menu.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

Setting Pulse Time

Pulse Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select Pulse Time and press [√]. A screen
Measurement similar to the following appears.
Pulse Value
Pulse Time
Test Pulse

Pulse Time The Pulse Time, pulse width, is displayed. To change the existing number, press
Pulse Time [√] and a screen similar to the following appears.
5 ms

Pulse Time To change the Pulse Time, use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be
UNIT: ms changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to provide a new number and press [√]
5 to save. Press [√] to return to the Pulse menu.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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Setting Pulse Error Handling

Pulse To change the Error Handling status, select it on the screen and press [√]. The
Pulse Value following screen appears.
Pulse Time
Test Pulse
Error Handling

Error Handling Select Hold or Stop. Hold directs the meter, in case of a flow measurement error,
Stop to keep sending the pulses sent at the last good reading. Stop directs the meter, in
Hold case of measurement error, to stop pulsing.

Press [√], and the screen returns to the previous display. Press [] to return to the
Digital Output menu.

Test Pulse

Pulse To test the pulse output, select Test Pulse and press [√]. The following screen
Pulse Value appears.
Pulse Time
Test Pulse
Error Handling

Test Pulse Press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.

Test Pulse
0 Press [√], and the screen returns to the previous display. Press [] to return to the
Digital Output menu.

Test Pulse Enter a number of pulses and the instrument will send that many out. Note on
your measurement system that the right number of pulses were received.
0
After testing, press [] to return to the Digital Output menu.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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3.6.2c Setting the Frequency

Digital Output B Frequency sends out a continuous square wave, with the frequency proportional
Off to a measured value. Select Frequency and press [√]. The following screen
Pulse appears.
Frequency
Alarm

Setting Measurement Type

Frequency Select Measurement and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Measurement
Base Value
Full Value
Full Frequency

Measurement In the Measurement menu, select the type of analog output to be used, and press
Velocity [√]. The screen returns to the previous display.
Act Volumetric
Std Volumetric
Mass

Setting Base Value/Full Value/Frequency

Frequency The Base Value is the measurement value represented by 0 Hz. The Full Value is
Measurement the measurement value represented by Full Frequency. The Full Frequency is
Base Value the maximum Hz, which represents the Full Value of measurement.
Full Value
Full Frequency Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select the appropriate option and press[√]. A
screen similar to the following appears.

Note: The operation steps of Base Value, Full Value and Full Frequency are
the same.

Base Value To change the existing number, press [√] and a screen similar to the following
Base Value appears.
0.0000 m/s
Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on
page 28.

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Setting Base Value/Full Value/Frequency (cont.)

Base Value To change the Base Value, use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be
UNIT: m/s changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to provide a new number and press [√]
0.000 to save. Press [√] to return to the Frequency menu.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

Setting Frequency Error Handling

Frequency To change the Error Handling status, select it on the screen and press [√]. The
Full Value following screen appears.
Full Frequency
Test Frequency
Error Handling

Error Handling To change the current Error Handling status, select the option desired, and press
Low [√]. The screen returns to the previous display.
High You have four options for error handling in case of a measurement error:
Hold
Other • Hold — hold last good value
• Low — show 0 Hz.
• High —show Full Frequency.

Note: If Other is selected, a screen similar to the following appears:

Error Handling Value Enter the Hz value you want to appear for error. (For example, if Full = 1 kHz,
Value you may want to set Error to 2 kHz.) Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the
0 Hz following appears.

Test Frequency Use the [] or [] arrow key to change the Other value and press [√] to save
UNIT: Hz the number. Press [] to return to the previous screen.
0
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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Test Frequency

Frequency To test the Frequency output, select Test Frequency and press [√]. The following
Full Value screen appears.
Full Frequency
Test Frequency
Error Handling

Test Frequency Press [√], and a screen similar to the following appears.
Test Frequency
0 Hz

Test Frequency To change the current test frequency, press [√]. Set a Hz value. The meter will set
UNIT: Hz the digital output to this value. Then verify at your measurement system that you
0 see the frequency you entered. You can repeat this procedure with several
frequencies.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]MOVE [ ]MODF After testing, press [] to return to the Digital Output menu.
]

3.6.2d Setting the Alarm

Digital Output B The alarm can be an open or a short circuit, depending on the error condition. To
Off check the alarm and/or change its settings, in the Digital Output menu select
Pulse Alarm and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Frequency
Alarm

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Setting Measurement Type

Alarm Select Measurement and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Measurement
Alarm State
Alarm Type
Alarm Value

Measurement In the Measurement menu, select the type of analog output to be used, and press
Velocity [√]. The screen returns to the previous display.
Act Volumetric
Std Volumetric
Mass

Setting Alarm State

Alarm Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select Alarm State and press[√]. A screen
Measurement similar to the following appears.
Alarm State
Alarm Type
Alarm Value

Alarm State Two alarm states are available:

Normal • Normal — Normally open, close for alarm
Fail Safe • Fail Safe — Close
To change the state of the alarm, select the desired status and press [√],. The
screen returns to the previous display.

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Setting Alarm Type

Alarm Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select Alarm Type and press [√]. A screen
Measurement similar to the following appears.
Alarm State
Alarm Type
Alarm Value

Alarm Type You can choose from three alarm types:

Low
High • Low — No alarm if measurement is greater than the threshold, alarm if
Fault measurement is less than or equal to the threshold
• High— No alarm if measurement is less than the threshold, alarm if
measurement is greater than or equal to the threshold
• Fault — No alarm if no errors, alarm if errors.
To change the type of alarm, select the appropriate type and press [√],. The
screen returns to the previous display.

Setting Alarm Value

Alarm The Alarm Value is the threshold that trips the alarm. (This parameter does not
Alarm State apply to Fault Alarms.) To check and/or change the alarm value, select Alarm
Alarm Type Value and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Alarm Value
Test Alarms

Alarm Value Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Alarm Value
10.000 m/s Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on page
28.

Alarm Value To change the Alarm Value, use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be
UNIT: m/s changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to provide a new number and press [√]
10.000 to save. Press [√] to return to the Alarm menu.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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Test Alarms

Alarm To test the Alarms output, select Test Alarms and press [√]. The following screen
Alarm State appears.
Alarm Type
Alarm Value
Test Alarms

Error Handling Select OFF to turn the alarm off, or ON to turn it on. To begin testing, select ON
OFF and press [√]. To stop testing, press [].
ON
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE

3.6.3 Programming Modbus/Service Port

Input/Output The configuration of service MODBUS port is fixed. The baud rate is “115200”,
Analog Output A Bits/Parity is “8/None”, Stop Bits is “1”. The address is “1”.
Digital Output B To view the Modbus/Service Port, select it on the Input/Output screen and press
Digital Output C [√]. The following screen appears.
Modbus/Service Port

3.6.4 Programming Digital Communications

The AT600 flow meter supports the digital communication types below:
• MODBUS

• HART
They are activated by the Password. Please contact GE for assistance.

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3.6.4a MODBUS

Input/Output To set up the Modbus, select Digital Comm on the Input/Output screen and press
Digital Output B [√]. The following screen appears.
Digital Output C
Modbus/Service Port
Digital Comm

Digital Comm Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
MODBUS

Selecting the Baud Rate

MODBUS To set the baud rate, in the Modbus/Service menu, select Baud Rate and press
Baud Rate [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Address
Bits/Parity
Stop Bits

Baud Rate The default baud rate is 115200. Select the appropriate baud rate and press [√],.
19200 The screen returns to the previous display.
38400
57600
115200

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Selecting the Modbus Address

MODBUS To set the address, in the Modbus menu, select Address and press [√]. A screen
Baud Rate similar to the following appears.
Address
Bits/Parity
Stop Bits

Address Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Address
1

Address Use the [] or [] arrow keys to change the address number (from 1 to 254 —
not 0) and press [√]. Press [] to return to the previous screen.
] 1
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

Selecting the Bits/Parity

MODBUS To set the Bits/Parity, in the Modbus menu, select it and press [√]. A screen
Baud Rate similar to the following appears.
Address
Bits/Parity
Stop Bits

Bits/Parity Select the appropriate number and press [√]. The screen returns to the previous
8/None display.
8/Odd
8/Even
115200

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Selecting the Stop Bits

MODBUS To set the Stop Bits, in the Modbus menu, select it and press [√]. A screen similar
Baud Rate to the following appears.
Address
Bits/Parity
Stop Bits

Stop Bits Select the appropriate number and press [√]. The screen returns to the previous
1 display.
2

115200

3.6.4b HART

Input/Output To set up the HART, select Digital Comm on the Input/Output screen and press
Digital Output B [√]. The following screen appears.
Digital Output C
Modbus/Service Port Note: Please ensure the HART function is selected for your unit.
Digital Comm

Digital Comm Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
HART

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Setting the HART Address

HART To set the address, in the Modbus menu, select Address and press [√]. A screen
Address similar to the following appears.

Address Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Address
0

Address Use the [] or [] arrow keys to change the address number (from 0 to 62) and
press [√]. Press [] to return to the previous screen.
] 0
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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3.7 Sensor Setup

To access the Sensor Setup menu, on the initial screen, highlight the lock
Velocity symbol and press [√]. The following screen appears.

0.0
m/s

Display Select Program and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Display Format
Program
Program Review
Keypad Lockout

Enter the password To enter the password, use the [] or [] arrow key to select each digit to be
changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to change the value of each digit, and
9999 press [√]. The following screen appears.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE
]
]MODF

User Preference In the User Preference menu, select Units Setting and press the right arrow key
Settings twice. A screen similar to the following appears.
Units Setting
Density
Password

Sensor Setup Select the desired parameter with the [] or [] arrow keys, and press [√] to
Meter Setup enter the relevant configuration menu.
Pipe
Transducer
Traverses

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3.7.1 Programming the Meter Setup

3.7.1a Setting Zero Cutoff
Near a zero flow rate, the AT600’s readings may fluctuate due to small offsets caused by thermal drift or similar
factors. To force a Zero display reading, when there is minimal flow, enter a zero cutoff value as described below.

Sensor Setup Select Meter Setup and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Meter Setup
Pipe
Transducer
Traverses

Meter Setup Select Zero Cutoff and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Zero Cutoff

Meter Setup/Zero Cutoff Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Zero Cutoff Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on page
0.05 m/s 28.

Zero Cutoff To change the Zero Cutoff, use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be
UNIT: m/s changed, use the [] or [] arrow keys to provide a new number and press [√]
]
0.05 to save. Press [] to return to the previous screen.
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

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3.7.2 Programming the Pipe

3.7.2a Setting Pipe OD/ID/Wall Thickness

Sensor Setup Select Pipe and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Meter Setup
Pipe
Transducer
Traverses

Pipe In the User Preference menu, select Pipe OD, Pipe ID or Wall Thickness and
Pipe OD press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
Pipe ID
Wall Thickness
Pipe Material

Pipe OD Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Pipe OD
89.760 mm Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on page
28.

Pipe OD Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: mm [] arrow keys to provide a new number and press [√] to save.
89.760
Repeat these steps to set the Pipe ID and Wall Thickness. Press [] to return to
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF the Pipe menu.

Note: Changing the Pipe ID (inner diameter) with automatically change the wall thickness. Changing the wall
thickness value will automatically change the Pipe ID.

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3.7.2b Setting Pipe Material

Pipe In the Pipe menu, select Pipe Material and press [√]. The following screen
Pipe OD appears.
Pipe ID
Wall Thickness
Pipe Material

Table 2 below lists the pre-programmed pipe materials.

Table 2: Pre-programmed Pipe Materials

Name Pipe Material
CARBON STEEL Carbon Steel
SS STEEL Stainless Steel
DUCT IRON Duct Iron
CAST IRON Cast Iron
Cu Cuprum
Al Aluminum
BRASS Brass
30%Ni 30% Nickel Copper Alloy
10%Ni 10% Nickel Copper Alloy
PYREX GLASS Pyrex Glass
FLINT GLASS Flint Glass
CROWN GLASS Crown Glass
NYLON PLSTC Nylon Plastic
POLYE PLSTC Polyethylene
POLYP PLSTC Polypropylene
PVC PLSTC Polyvinyl chloride
ACRYL PLSTC Acrylic Plastic

Pipe Material Select the appropriate option and press [] to return to the previous screen.
CuNi
Glass If the material is not listed, select Other and press [√] twice. A screen similar to
Plastic the following appears.
Other

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3.7.2b Setting Pipe Material (cont.)

Pipe SOS Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Pipe SOS
2400.000 m/s Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on page
28.

Pipe SOS Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: m/s [] arrow keys to change the Pipe SOS value and press [√]. Press [] to return
2400.000 to the previous display.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE Press [] twice to return to the Pipe menu.
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

3.7.2c Setting the Lining

Pipe In the Pipe menu, select Lining and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Pipe ID
Wall Thickness
Pipe Material
Lining

Lining If there is no lining, select No and press [√] to return to the previous screen.
No
Yes If there is a lining, select Yes and press [√] twice. A screen similar to the
following appears.

Lining To set the lining thickness, select it and press [√]. A screen similar to the
Lining Thickness following appears.
Lining Material

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3.7.2c Setting the Lining (cont.)

Lining Thickness Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Lining Thickness
0.000 mm Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on page
28.

Lining Thickness Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: mm [] arrow keys to change the Lining Thickness value and press [√] to return to
0.000 the previous display. Then press [] to return to the Lining screen.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

Lining Material Select the appropriate option and press [] to return to the previous screen.
MORTR
RUBBR If the material is not listed, select Other and press [√] twice. A screen similar to
REFLN the following appears.
Other

Table 3: Pre-programmed Lining Materials

Name Lining Material
Tar Epoxy Tar Epoxy
Pyrex Glass Pyrex Glass
Asbestos Cement Asbestos Cement
Mortar Mortar
Rubber Rubber
Teflon Teflon (PFTE)

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3.7.2c Setting the Lining (cont.)

Lining SOS Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Lining SOS
2000.000 m/s Note: The units that appear will be the units selected in Units Setting on page
28.

Lining SOS Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: m/s [] arrow keys to change the Lining SOS value and press [√]. Press [] to
2000.000 return to the previous display.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

3.7.3 Programming the Transducer

3.7.3a Setting the Standard Transducer

Sensor Setup Select Transducer and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Meter Setup
Pipe
Transducer
Traverses

Transducer Select STD and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
STD
SPEC
SPEC

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3.7.3a Setting the Standard Transducer (cont.)

STD Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
STD
SPEC 0

STD Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
[] arrow keys to change the Transducer setting, and press [√] to return to the
]
0 previous screen. Then press [] to return to the Transducer screen.
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF Note: Available transducer types for the AT600 are listed in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Transducer Types

Transducer Name Transducer Type
10 CPT-0.5CPT-0.5
11 CPT-2.0
12 CPT-0.5-MT C-PB-05-M
13 CPT-1.0-MT C-PB-10-M
14 CPT-2.0-MT C-PB-20-M
15 CPT-0.5-HT
16 CPT-1.0-HT
17 CPT-2.0-HT
18 CPS-0.5
19 CPSM-2.0
20 CTS-1.0
21 CTS-1.0-HT
22 CTS-2.0
23 C-LP-40-HM
24 C-LP-40-NM
25 CPB-0.5-HT
26 CPB-2.0-MT
27 CPB-0.5-MT
28 CPB-2.0
29 CPB-0.5

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Table 4: Transducer Types (cont.)

Transducer Name Transducer Type
30 CPS-1.0 CPT-1.0
31 CWL-2
32 CPS-1.0
33 CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on AB82
34 CPW (WT-1P-0.5 on NDT plastic
35 CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on NDT plastic
36 CPB-1.0-HT
37 CPB-2.0-HT
38 CPB-1.0
39 CPB-1.0-MT
301 C-RL-0.5
302 C-RL-1
304 C-RL-0.5
305 C-RL-1
307 C-RL-0.5
308 C-RL-1
310 C-RV-0.5
311 C-RV-1
313 C-RW-0.5
314 C-RW-1
401 C-RS-0.51
402 C-RS-1 1
403 C-RS-2
407 UTXDR-2
408 UTXDR-5
601 CAT-0.5
602 CAT-1
603 CAT-2 1
1
Currently supported transducer

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3.7.3b Setting a Special Transducer

Sensor Setup Select Transducer and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Meter Setup
Pipe
Transducer
Traverses

Transducer Select SPEC and press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears.
STD
SPEC

Special Transducer In the Special Transducer menu, select Frequency and press [√]. The following
Frequency screen appears.
Wedge Type
Wedge Angle
Wedge SOS

Frequency Select the appropriate option and press [√] twice to return to the previous screen.
0.5 Mhz
1 Mhz
2 Mhz
4 Mhz

Special Transducer Select Wedge Type and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Frequency
Wedge Type
Wedge Angle
Wedge SOS

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3.7.3b Setting the Special Transducer

Wedge Type Select the appropriate option and press [√] twice to return to the previous screen.
Shear
Wetted

Special Transducer Select Wedge Angle and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Frequency
Wedge Type
Wedge Angle
Wedge SOS

Wedge Angle Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Wedge Angle
42

Wedge Angle Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
[] arrow keys to change the Wedge Angle setting, and press [√] to return to the
42 previous screen. Then press [] to return to the Transducer screen.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

Special Transducer Select Wedge SOS and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Frequency
Wedge Type
Wedge Angle
Wedge SOS

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3.7.3b Setting the Special Transducer (cont.)

Wedge SOS Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Wedge SOS
2482 m/s

Wedge SOS Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: m/s [] arrow keys to change the Wedge SOS setting, and press [√] to return to the
2482 previous screen. Then press [] to return to the Transducer screen.
]
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF

Special Transducer Select Time Wedge and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Wedge Type
Wedge Angle
Wedge SOS
Time Wedge

Time Wedge Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Time Wedge
7.500 us

Time Wedge Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: us [] arrow keys to change the Time Wedge setting, and press [√] to return to the
]
7.500 previous screen. Then press [] to return to the Transducer screen.
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]MOVE [
]
]MODF

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3.7.4 Programming the Traverses

1 Traverse 3 Traverse

XDR XDR

XDR XDR

2 Traverse 4 Traverse

XDR XDR XDR XDR

Figure 34: Traverse Examples

Sensor Setup Select Traverses and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Meter Setup
Pipe
Transducer
Traverses

Traverses Select the appropriate option and press [√] to return to the previous screen.
1
2
3
4

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3.7.5 Programming the Fluid Type

If the fluid type is known, the meter will run calculations based on customer input. However, if the fluid type is not
known, open the Tracking Windows function discussed below. Relocating the transducers is not necessary.

Sensor Setup Select Fluid Type and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Traverses
Fluid Type
Fluid Temperature
Transducer Spacing

Fluid Type If the fluid type is water, select Water and press [√] to return to the previous
Water screen.
Other
If the fluid is not water, select Other and press [√]. A screen similar to the
following appears.

Tracking Window If the tracking window is not applied, select No and press [√]. A screen similar to
No the following appears. In it, you enter the Fluid SOS.
Yes
If you don't know the fluid SOS, you can enable the tracking window so that the
meter detect it automatically. If the “tracking window” is applied, select Yes and
press [√]. A screen similar to the following appears. Enter the Maximum SOS
and Minimum SOS.
Note: Fluid SOS, Maximum SOS and Minimum SOS all operate in the same
manner.

Fluid SOS Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Fluid SOS
1496.000 m/s

Fluid SOS Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: m/s [] arrow keys to change the Fluid SOS setting, and press [√] to return to the
]
1496.000 previous screen. Then press [] to return to the Sensor Setup screen.
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]MOVE [
]
]MODF

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3.7.6 Programming the Fluid Temperature

Sensor Setup Select Fluid Type and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Traverses
Fluid Type
Fluid Temperature
Transducer Spacing

Fluid Temperature Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following appears.
Fluid Temperature
25.000 °C

Fluid Temperature Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: °C [] arrow keys to change the Fluid Temperature setting, and press [√] to return
]
25.000 to the previous screen. Then press [] to return to the Sensor Setup screen.
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]MOVE [
]
]MODF Note: Since meter calculations are based on customer inputs, temperature will
affect the speed of sound during the measurement.

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3.7.7 Programming the Transducer Spacing

Sensor Setup Select Transducer Spacing and press [√]. The following screen appears.
Traverses
Fluid Type
Fluid Temperature
Transducer Spacing

Transducer Spacing Press [√] again. Please note this transducer spacing for setting the transducers
Transducer Spacing based on sensor setup input (pipe, transducer, fluid, and transducers).
0.000 mm
Note: If setting this spacing is not possible, please contact the factory for
further assistance. If instructed by the factory, press [√] again, and a
screen similar to the following appears.

Transducer Spacing Use the [] or [] arrow key to select the digit to be changed, use the [] or
UNIT: mm [] arrow keys to change the setting, and press [√] to return to the previous
]
0.000 screen. Then press [] to return to the Sensor Setup screen.
]UNDO [ ]SAVE
]
]MOVE [ ]MODF Note: Changing the transducer spacing should only be completed with contact
from the factory.

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Chapter 4. Error Codes and Troubleshooting

4.1 Error Display in the User Interface
The bottom line of the LCD displays a single, top priority error message during operation. This line, called the Error
Line, includes two parts: Error header and Error String. The Error header indicates the error pattern and error number,
while the Error string gives a detailed description of the error information.

4.1.1 Error Header

Error Pattern Error Header

Flow Error En (n is error number)
Device Error Dn (n is error number)
Warning Sn (n is error number)

4.1.2 Flow Error String

Flow errors are errors in the course of making a flow measurement. These errors can be caused by disturbances in the
fluid, such as excessive particles in the flow stream or extreme temperature gradients. The errors could also be caused
by an empty pipe or other such issue with the fluid itself. Flow errors are typically not caused by a malfunction of the
flow measurement device, but by an issue with the fluid itself.

Option Bar Description Good Bad

Tup Displays the upstream ultrasonic signal transit time. NA NA
Tdn Displays the downstream ultrasonic signal transit time. NA NA
DeltaT Displays the transit time difference between the upstream and downstream NA NA
signals.
Up Signal Displays the signal quality for the upstream transducer ≥1200 <400
Quality
Dn Signal Displays the signal quality for the downstream transducer ≥1200 <400
Quality
Up Amp Disc Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the upstream transducer. 24±5 <19 or >29
Dn Amp Disc Displays the value for the signal amplitude of the downstream transducer. 24±5 <19 or >29
SNR Up Display the value for the signal-to-noise of the upstream signal ≥4 <4
SNR Dn Display the value for the signal-to-noise of the downstream signal ≥4 <4
Gain Up Display the value for the gain of the upstream transducer 9-85 <9 or >85
Gain Dn Display the value for the gain of the downstream transducer 9-85 <9 or >85
Up Peak Displays the first value in the upstream correlation signal, which is more NA NA
than the positive threshold or is less than the negative threshold.
Dn Peak Displays the first value in the downstream correlation signal, which is more NA NA
than the positive threshold or is less than the negative threshold.
PeakPctUp Displays the percentage of peak of the upstream signal NA NA
PeakPctDn Displays the percentage of peak of the downstream signal NA NA

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4.1.2a E1: Low Signal

Problem: Poor ultrasonic signal strength or the signal exceeds the limit via the Program;

Cause: When SNR is less that the value of “Signal Low Limits” or the signal cannot be found when the flow is
started, the Low Signal error will occur. Poor signal strength may be caused by a defective cable, a flowcell
problem, a defective transducer or a problem in electronic console. A signal that exceeds the programmed
limits is probably caused by the entry of an improper value in the menu Program  Advanced  Error
Limits Signal Low limits.

Action: Check the components listed above (Refer to “Diagnostics” on page 76.). Also check the inputted value in
the menu Program  Advanced  Error Limits Signal Low limits.

4.1.2b E2: Sound Speed Error

Problem: The sound speed exceeds the limits programmed in the menu: Program  Advanced  Error Limits
SNSD +- limits.

Cause: When the measured sound speed is out of the limit of sound speed, it will cause this error. The error may be
caused by incorrect programming, poor flow conditions and poor transducer orientation;

Action: Correct the programming errors. Refer to “Diagnostics” on page 76, to correct the flowcell and/or
transducer problems. Also check the inputted value in the menu Program  Advanced  Error Limits
SNSD +- limits.

4.1.2c E3: Velocity Range

Problem: The velocity exceeds the limits programmed in the menu Program  Advanced  Error Limits Velocity
Low/High;

Cause: When the measured velocity is out of the limit of velocity, it will cause this error. The error may be caused
by improper programming data, poor flow conditions and/or excessive turbulence;

Action: Make sure the actual flow rate is within the programmed limits. Also, check the entered value in the menu
Program  Advanced  Error Limits Velocity Low/High. Refer to “Diagnostics” on page 76, to correct
the flowcell and/or transducer problems.

4.1.2d E4: Signal Quality

Problem: The signal quality is outside the limits programmed in the menu Program  Advanced  Error Limits
Correlation Peak.

Cause: The peak of the upstream or downstream correlation signals has fallen below the correlation peak limit, as
set in the menu Program  Advanced  Error Limits Correlation Peak. This may be caused by a
flowcell or electrical problem.

Action: Check for sources of electrical interference and verify the integrity of the electronics console by
temporarily substituting a test flowcell that is known to be good. Check the transducers and relocate them,
if necessary. See “Diagnostics” on page 76, for instructions.

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4.1.2e E5: Amplitude Error

Problem: The signal amplitude exceeds the limits programmed in the menu Program  Advanced  Error
LimitsAmp Disc Min/Max;.

Cause: Solid or liquid particulates may be present in the flowcell. Poor coupling for the clamp-on transducers.

Action: Refer to “Diagnostics” on page 76, to correct any flowcell problems.

4.1.2f E6: Cycle Skip

Problem: The acceleration exceeds the limits programmed in the menu Program  Advanced  Error
LimitsAcceleration.

Cause: This condition is usually caused by poor flow conditions or improper transducer alignment.

Action: Refer to “Diagnostics” on page 76, to correct any flowcell and/or transducer problems.

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4.2 Diagnostics
4.2.1 Introduction
This section explains how to troubleshoot the AT600 if problems arise with the electronics enclosure, the flowcell, or
the transducers. Indications of a possible problem include:
• Display of an error message on the LCD display screen, Vitality PC software, or HART.

• Erratic flow readings

• Readings of doubtful accuracy (i.e., readings that are not consistent with readings from another flow measuring
device connected to the same process).
If any of the above conditions occurs, proceed with the instructions presented in this chapter.

4.2.2 Flowcell Problems

If preliminary troubleshooting with the Error Code indicates a possible flowcell problem, proceed with this section.
Flowcell problems fall into two categories: fluid problems or pipe problems. Read the following sections carefully to
determine if the problem is indeed related to the flowcell. If the instructions in this section fail to resolve the problem,
contact GE for assistance.

4.2.2a Fluid Problems

Most fluid-related problems result from a failure to observe the flowmeter system installation instructions. Refer to
Chapter 2, Installation, to correct any installation problems.

If the physical installation of the system meets the recommended specifications, it is possible that the fluid itself may
be preventing accurate flow rate measurements. The fluid being measured must meet the following requirements:
1. The fluid must be homogeneous, single-phase, relatively clean and flowing steadily.

Although a low level of entrained particles may have little effect on the operation of the AT600, excessive
amounts of solid or gas particles will absorb or disperse the ultrasound signals. This interference with the
ultrasound transmissions through the fluid will cause inaccurate flow rate measurements. In addition,
temperature gradients in the fluid flow may result in erratic or inaccurate flow rate readings.
2. The fluid must not cavitate near the flowcell.

Fluids with a high vapor pressure may cavitate near or in the flowcell. This causes problems resulting from gas
bubbles in the fluid. Cavitation can usually be controlled through proper installation design.
3. The fluid must not excessively attenuate ultrasound signals.

Some fluids, particularly those that are very viscous, readily absorb ultrasound energy. In such a case, an error
code message will appear on the display screen to indicate that the ultrasonic signal strength is insufficient for
reliable measurements.

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4.2.2a Fluid Problems (cont)

4. The fluid sound speed must not vary excessively.

The AT600 will tolerate relatively large changes in the fluid sound speed, as may be caused by variations in
fluid composition and/or temperature. However, such changes must occur slowly. Rapid fluctuations in the
fluid sound speed, to a value that is considerably different from that programmed into the AT600, will result in
erratic or inaccurate flow rate readings. Refer to Chapter 3, Initial Setup and Programming, and make sure that
the appropriate sound speed is programmed into the meter.
4.2.2b Pipe Problems
Pipe-related problems may result either from a failure to observe the installation instructions, as described in Chapter 2,
or from improper programming of the meter. By far, the most common pipe problems are the following:

1. The collection of material at the transducer location(s).

Accumulated debris at the transducer location(s) will interfere with transmission of the ultrasound signals. As a
result, accurate flow rate measurements are not possible. Realignment of the flowcell or transducers often
cures such problems, and in some cases, transducers that protrude into the flow stream may be used. Refer to
Chapter 2, Installation, for more details on proper installation practices.
2. Inaccurate pipe measurements.

The accuracy of the flow rate measurements is no better than the accuracy of the programmed pipe dimensions.
For a flowcell supplied by GE, the correct data will be included in the documentation. For other flowcells,
measure the pipe wall thickness and diameter with the same accuracy desired in the flow rate readings. Also,
check the pipe for dents, eccentricity, weld deformity, straightness and other factors that may cause inaccurate
readings. Refer to Chapter 3, Initial Setup, for instructions on programming the pipe data.

In addition to the actual pipe dimensions, the path length (P) and the axial dimension (L), based on the actual
transducer mounting locations, must be accurately programmed into the flowmeter. For a GE Sensing flowcell,
this data will be included with the documentation for the system. If the transducers are mounted onto an
existing pipe, these dimensions must be precisely measured.
3. The inside of the pipe or flowcell must be relatively clean.

Excessive buildup of scale, rust or debris will interfere with flow measurement. Generally, a thin coating or a
solid well-adhered build up on the pipe wall will not cause problems. Loose scale and thick coatings (such as
tar or oil) will interfere with ultrasound transmission and may result in incorrect or unreliable measurements.

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Chapter 5. Communication
5.1 MODBUS
5.1.1 Introduction
In general, the AT600 flowmeter follows the standard MODBUS communications protocol defined by the reference
MODBUS APPLICATION PROTOCOL SPECIFICATION V1.1b. This specification is available at
www.modbus.org on the internet. With this reference as a guide, an operator could use any MODBUS master to
communicate with the flowmeter.
Listed below are two limits of this implementation:
1. The AT600 supports only four of the standard function codes. These are Read Holding Registers (0x03), Read
Input Registers (0x04), Write Multiple Registers (0x10), and Read File Record (0x14).
2. The flowmeter needs a 15 ms gap between Modbus requests. The prime objective of the flowmeter is to
measure flow and drive the output, so the Modbus server has a low priority.

5.1.2 MODBUS Map

Table 5: MODBUS Map
Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
100 100 256 User Product Short Tag RW CHAR * 16
108 264 User Product Long Tag RW CHAR * 32
118 280 User Product message (for HART) RW CHAR * 32
128 296 User Product descriptor (for HART) RW CHAR * 16
Product Electronic serial
140 140 320 User number RW CHAR * 16
148 328 User Product fixture serial number RW CHAR * 16
Product transducer1 serial
150 336 User number RW CHAR * 16
Product transducer2 serial
158 344 User number RW CHAR * 16
300 300 768 RO Main Hardware version RO CHAR * 8
304 772 RO Option Hardware version RO CHAR * 8
308 776 RO Main Software version RO CHAR * 8
Global Unit group 1 for
500 500 1280 User Actual Volumetric RW INT32
502 1282 User Global Unit group 2 for Day RW INT32
504 1284 User Global Unit group 3 for dB RW INT32
Global Unit group 4 for
506 1286 User Density RW INT32
Global Unit group 5 for
508 1288 User Dimension RW INT32

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
50A 1290 User Global Unit group 6 for Hz RW INT32
Global Unit group 7 for
50C 1292 User Viscosity RW INT32
50E 1294 User Global Unit group 8 for mA RW INT32
510 1296 User Global Unit group 9 for Mass RW INT32
Global Unit group 10 for Milli
512 1298 User Second RW INT32
Global Unit group 11 for
514 1300 User Nano Second RW INT32
Global Unit group 12 for
516 1302 User Percent RW INT32
Global Unit group 13 for
518 1304 User Second RW INT32
Global Unit group 14 for
51A 1306 User Standard Volumetric RW INT32
Global Unit group 15 for
51C 1308 User Thermo RW INT32
Global Unit group 16 for
51E 1310 Viewer Totalizer time RW INT32
Global Unit group 17 for
520 1312 User Totalizer RW INT32
Global Unit group 18 for
522 1314 User Unitless RW INT32
Global Unit group 19 for
524 1316 User Micro Second RW INT32
Global Unit group 20 for
526 1318 User Velocity RW INT32
Global Unit group 21 for
528 1320 User Acceleration RW INT32
540 540 1344 Viewer Batch request command RW INT32
542 1346 User inventory request command RW INT32
544 1348 Viewer system request password RW INT32
546 1350 Viewer system request command RW INT32
700 700 1792 RO System Reported error RO INT32
702 1794 RO System Error Bitmap RO INT32
704 1796 RO System Startup error Bitmap RO INT32
706 1798 RO System Flow error Bitmap RO INT32
708 1800 RO System Device error Bitmap RO INT32

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
70A 1802 RO System Warning Bitmap RO INT32
740 740 1856 RO System Protocol type RO INT32
900 900 2304 Viewer Display Language RW INT32
902 2306 User Display Backlight Enable RW INT32
904 2308 User Display Timeout RW INT32
906 2310 Viewer Display Type RW INT32
908 2312 Viewer Display Variable1 Type RW INT32
90A 2314 Viewer Display Variable2 Type RW INT32
90C 2316 Viewer Display Totalizer1 Type RW INT32
90E 2318 Viewer Display Totalizer2 Type RW INT32
910 2320 Viewer Display Decimal selection RW INT32
940 940 2368 User select the velocity RW INT32
942 2370 User select the Actual Volumetric RW INT32
select the Standardized
944 2372 User Volumetric RW INT32
946 2374 User select Mass RW INT32
948 2376 User select Totalizer RW INT32
A00 A00 2560 RO Display Variable1 Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
A02 2562 RO Display Variable2 Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
A04 2564 RO Display Totalizer1 Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
A06 2566 RO Display Totalizer2 Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Analog Out Error Handling
C00 C00 3072 User Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Analog Out Test Value
C02 3074 User (Percent of Span) RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C04 3076 User Analog Out Zero Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C06 3078 User Analog Out Span Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C08 3080 User Analog Out Base Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C0A 3082 User Analog Out Full Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C40 C40 3136 User Digital Out 1 Pulse Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 1 Frequency Base
C42 3138 User Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 1 Frequency Full
C44 3140 User Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C46 3142 User Digital Out 1 Alarm Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C80 C80 3200 User Digital Out 2 Pulse Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
Digital Out 2 Frequency Base
C82 3202 User Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 2 Frequency Full
C84 3204 User Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
C86 3206 User Digital Out 2 Alarm Value RW (IEEE 32 bit)
D00 D00 3328 User Analog Out Mode RW INT32
D02 3330 User Analog Out Type RW INT32
D04 3332 User Digital Out 1 Mode RW INT32
D06 3334 User Digital Out 1 Type RW INT32
D08 3336 User Digital Out 2 Mode RW INT32
D0A 3338 User Digital Out 2 Type RW INT32
Analog Out Measurement
D20 D20 3360 User Type RW INT32
D22 3362 User Analog Out Error Handling RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Pulse
D40 D40 3392 User Measurement Type RW INT32
D42 3394 User Digital Out 1 Pulse Test Value RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Pulse Error
D44 3396 User Handling RW INT32
D46 3398 User Digital Out 1 Pulse Time RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Pulse
D50 D50 3408 User Measurement Type RW INT32
D52 3410 User Digital Out 2 Pulse Test Value RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Pulse Error
D54 3412 User Handling RW INT32
D56 3414 User Digital Out 2 Pulse Time RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Frequency
D60 D60 3424 User Measurement Type RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Test Frequency
D62 3426 User Value RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Frequency Error
D64 3428 User Handling RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Frequency Error
D66 3430 User Handling Value RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Frequency Full
D68 3432 User Frequency RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Frequency
D70 D70 3440 User Measurement Type RW INT32

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
Digital Out 2 Test Frequency
D72 3442 User Value RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Frequency Error
D74 3444 User Handling RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Frequency Error
D76 3446 User Handling Value RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Frequency Full
D78 3448 User Frequency RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Alarm
D80 D80 3456 User Measurement Type RW INT32
Digital Out 1 Alarm Test
D82 3458 User Value RW INT32
D84 3460 User Digital Out 1 Alarm State RW INT32
D86 3462 User Digital Out 1 Alarm Type RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Alarm
D90 D90 3472 User Measurement Type RW INT32
Digital Out 2 Alarm Test
D92 3474 User Value RW INT32
D94 3476 User Digital Out 2 Alarm State RW INT32
D96 3478 User Digital Out 2 Alarm Type RW INT32
Analog Out Measurement
E00 E00 3584 RO Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 1 Pulse
E02 3586 RO Measurement Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 1 Frequency
E04 3588 RO Measurement Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 1 Alarm
E06 3590 RO Measurement Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 2 Pulse
E08 3592 RO Measurement Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 2 Frequency
E0A 3594 RO Measurement Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Digital Out 2 Alarm
E0C 3596 RO Measurement Value RO (IEEE 32 bit)
1100 1100 4352 Viewer HART meter address RW INT32
1102 4354 Viewer HART preamble length RW INT32
1104 4356 Viewer HART device ID RW INT32
1106 4358 Viewer HART assembly number RW INT32

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
HART Dynamic Variable
1140 1140 4416 Viewer Index _1 RW INT32
HART Dynamic Variable
1142 4418 Viewer Index _2 RW INT32
HART Dynamic Variable
1144 4420 Viewer Index _3 RW INT32
HART Dynamic Variable
1146 4422 Viewer Index _4 RW INT32
HART Configuration Change
1300 1300 4864 RO Count RO INT32
1302 4866 RO HART Device Status RO INT32
HART Device Status
1304 4868 RO Extended RO INT32
1306 4870 RO HART master status RO INT32
1308 4872 RO HART secondary status RO INT32
130A 4874 RO HART variable status RO INT32
1500 1500 5376 User PC MODBUS baud rate RW INT32
1502 5378 User PC MODBUS parity RW INT32
1504 5380 User PC MODBUS stop bits RW INT32
1506 5382 User PC MODBUS meter address RW INT32
1540 1540 5440 User Log control / status RW INT32
1542 5442 User Log interval RW INT32
1544 5444 User Logging time RW INT32
1546 5446 User Number of variables to log RW INT32
1580 1580 5504 User variable address array RW INT32
15C0 15C0 5568 User Variable unit code array RW INT32
1700 1700 5888 RO PC Service baud rate RO INT32
1702 5890 RO PC Service parity RO INT32
1704 5892 RO PC Service stop bits RO INT32
1706 5894 RO PC Service meter address RO INT32
1740 1740 5952 RO Number of records RO INT32
2000 2000 8192 User Pipe Inner Diameter RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2002 8194 User Pipe Outer Diameter RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2004 8196 User Pipe Wall Thickness RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2006 8198 User Pipe Soundspeed RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2008 8200 User Lining Thickness RW (IEEE 32 bit)
200A 8202 User Lining Soundspeed RW (IEEE 32 bit)

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
200C 8204 User XDR wedge angle RW (IEEE 32 bit)
200E 8206 User XDR wedge time RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2010 8208 User Wedge Sound speed RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2012 8210 User Fluid Sound speed RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2014 8212 User Fluid Sound speed Min RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2016 8214 User Fluid Sound speed Max RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2018 8216 User Fluid Static Density RW (IEEE 32 bit)
201A 8218 User Fluid Reference Density RW (IEEE 32 bit)
201C 8220 User Fluid Temperature RW (IEEE 32 bit)
201E 8222 User XDR space RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2020 8224 User Calibration Factor RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2022 8226 User Kinematic Viscosity RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2040 2040 8256 User MultiK Velocity 1 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2042 8258 User MultiK Velocity 2 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2044 8260 User MultiK Velocity 3 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2046 8262 User MultiK Velocity 4 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2048 8264 User MultiK Velocity 5 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
204A 8266 User MultiK Velocity 6 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2060 2060 8288 User MultiK Velocity KFactor1 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2062 8290 User MultiK Velocity KFactor2 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2064 8292 User MultiK Velocity KFactor3 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2066 8294 User MultiK Velocity KFactor4 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2068 8296 User MultiK Velocity KFactor5 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
206A 8298 User MultiK Velocity KFactor6 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2080 2080 8320 User MultiK Reynolds 1 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2082 8322 User MultiK Reynolds 2 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2084 8324 User MultiK Reynolds 3 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2086 8326 User MultiK Reynolds 4 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2088 8328 User MultiK Reynolds 5 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
208A 8330 User MultiK Reynolds 6 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20A0 20A0 8352 User MultiK Reynolds KFactor1 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20A2 8354 User MultiK Reynolds KFactor2 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20A4 8356 User MultiK Reynolds KFactor3 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20A6 8358 User MultiK Reynolds KFactor4 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20A8 8360 User MultiK Reynolds KFactor5 RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20AA 8362 User MultiK Reynolds KFactor6 RW (IEEE 32 bit)

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
20C0 20C0 8384 User Correlation peak low limit RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20C2 8386 User Acceleration Limit RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Velocity Low limit - Used for
Volumetric low limit
20C4 8388 User calculation RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Velocity High limit - Used for
Volumetric High limit
20C6 User calculation RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Amplitude discriminator min
20C8 8392 User limit RW (IEEE 32 bit)
Amplitude discriminator
20CA 8394 User max limit RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20CC 8396 User Soundspeed Plus minus limit RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20CE 8398 User signal low limit RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20E0 20E0 8416 User Zero Cutoff RW (IEEE 32 bit)
20E2 8418 User DeltaT Offset RW (IEEE 32 bit)
2100 2100 8448 User Pipe Material RW INT32
2102 8450 User Lining Material RW INT32
2104 8452 User XDR Type RW INT32
2106 8454 User XDR frequency RW INT32
2108 8456 User XDR wedge type RW INT32
210A 8458 User Fluid Type RW INT32
210C 8460 User Lining existence RW INT32
210E 8462 User Traverse number RW INT32
2140 2140 8512 User Enable Reynolds Correction RW INT32
2142 8514 User Enable Active MultiK RW INT32
2144 8516 User MultiK Type RW INT32
2146 8518 User MultiK Pairs RW INT32
2180 2180 8576 User Peak% RW INT32
2182 8578 User Min Peak% RW INT32
2184 8580 User Max Peak% RW INT32
2186 8582 User Errors Allowed RW INT32
21C0 21C0 8640 User Enable Active TW RW INT32
21C2 8642 User Enable Tracking Windows RW INT32
21C4 8644 User Response Time RW INT32
21C6 8646 User Sample Size RW INT32
2200 2200 8704 RO Velocity RO (IEEE 32 bit)

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Table 5: MODBUS Map (cont.)

Register Register (in
(in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format
2202 8706 RO Volumetric RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2204 8708 RO Standard Volumetric RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2206 8710 RO Mass Flow RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2240 2240 8768 RO Batch Fwd totals RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2242 8770 RO Batch rev totals RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2244 8772 RO Batch net totals RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2246 8774 RO Batch totals time RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2248 8776 RO Inventory Fwd totals RO (IEEE 32 bit)
224A 8778 RO inventory rev totals RO (IEEE 32 bit)
224C 8780 RO inventory net totals RO (IEEE 32 bit)
224E 8782 RO inventory totals time RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2280 2280 8832 RO Transit Time Up RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2282 8834 RO Transit Time Dn RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2284 8836 RO DeltaT RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2286 8838 RO Up Signal Quality RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2288 8840 RO Dn Signal Quality RO (IEEE 32 bit)
228A 8842 RO Up Amp Disc RO (IEEE 32 bit)
228C 8844 RO Dn Amp Disc RO (IEEE 32 bit)
228E 8846 RO SNR on UP channel RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2290 8848 RO SNR on DOWN channel RO (IEEE 32 bit)
Time in buffer on Up
2292 8850 RO channel RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2294 8852 RO Time in buffer on Dn channel RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2296 8854 RO Signal Gain Up RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2298 8856 RO Signal Gain Down RO (IEEE 32 bit)
22C0 22C0 8896 RO Sound Speed RO (IEEE 32 bit)
22C2 8898 RO Current Reynolds Number RO (IEEE 32 bit)
22C4 8900 RO Current Correction Factor RO (IEEE 32 bit)
22C6 8902 RO Path Length P RO (IEEE 32 bit)
22C8 8904 RO Axial Length L RO (IEEE 32 bit)
2300 2300 8960 RO Up +- Peak RO INT32
2302 8962 RO Dn +- Peak RO INT32
dynamic threshold on UP
2304 8964 RO channel RO INT32
dynamic threshold on
2306 8966 RO DOWN channel RO INT32

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5.2 HART
5.2.1 Device Identification
The AT600 flowmeter supports the HART communication, for which the manufacturer ID is 0x9D (157 Dec) and the
Device type Code is 0x9D73 (127 Dec).

5.2.2 Commands
5.2.2a Universal Commands
Table 6: Universal Commands for HART
Command Function Description
0 Read Unique Identifier Returns identity information about the meter including: the Device
Type, revision levels, and Device ID.
1 Read Primary Variable Returns the Primary Variable value along with its Unit Code
2 Read Loop Current And Reads the Loop Current and its associated Percent of Range.
Percent Of Range
3 Read Dynamic Variables Reads the Loop Current and up to four predefined Dynamic Variables.
and Loop Current The Dynamic Variables and associated units are defined via
Commands 51 and 53.
6 Write Polling Address Writes the polling address and the loop current mode to the field
device.
7 Read Loop Configuration Read polling address and the loop current mode.
8 Read Dynamic Variable Reads the Classification associated with the Dynamic variable.
Classification
9 Read Device Variables Request the value and status of up to eight device Device or Dynamic
with Status Variables.
11 Read Unique Identifier If the specified tag matches that of the meter, it responds with the
Associated With Tag Command 0 response.
12 Read Message Reads the Message contained within the meter.
13 Read Tag, Descriptor, Date Reads the Tag, Descriptor, and Date contained within the meter.
14 Read Primary Variable Reads the Transducer (meter) Serial Number, Limits/Minimum Span
Transducer Information Units Code, Upper Transducer Limit, Lower Transducer Limit, and
Minimum Span for the Primary Variable transducer.

15 Read Device Information Reads the alarm selection code, transfer function code, range values
units code upper range value, Primary Variable lower range value,
damping value, write protect code, and private label distributor code.
16 Read Final Assembly Reads the Final Assembly Number associated with the meter.
Number
17 Write Message Write the Message into the meter.
18 Write Tag, Descriptor, Date Write the Tag, Descriptor, and Date Code into the meter.
19 Write Final Assembly Write the Final Assembly Number into the meter.
Number

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Table 6: Universal Commands for HART (cont.)

Command Function Description
20 Read Long Tag Read the 32-byte Long Tag.
21 Read Unique Identifier Read Unique Identifier Associated with Long Tag
Associated with Long Tag
22 Write Long Tag Write the 32-byte Long Tag
38 Reset Configuration Resets the configuration changed indicator (Device Status Byte bit 6).
Changed Flag
48 Read Additional Device Returns meter status information not included in the Response Code
Status or Device Status Byte.

5.2.2b Common Commands

Table 7: Common Commands

Command Function Description
33 Read Device Variables Allows a Master to request the value of up to four Device Variables.
50 Read Dynamic Variable Reads the Device Variables assigned to the Primary, Secondary,
Assignments Tertiary, and Quaternary Variables.
51 Write Dynamic Variable Allows the user to assign Device Variables to the Primary,
Assignments Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary Variables
54 Read Device Variable Get device variable information
Information
59 Write Number of Response Sets the number of asynchronous preamble bytes to be sent by the
Preambles meter before the start of a response message.

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5.2.2c Device Specific Commands

The AT600 flow meter supports the following device specific commands. In some commands, the parameter is the
measurement type. Measurement types are shown in Table 8 below.

Table 8: Measurement Type

Index Meaning
1 Velocity
2 Volumetric
3 Standard Volumetric
4 Mass Flow
5 Batch Fwd. Totalizer
6 Batch Rev. Totalizer
7 Batch Net Totalizer
8 Batch Totalizer Time
9 Inventory Fwd. Totalizer
10 Inventory Rev. Totalizer
11 Inventory Net Totalizer
12 Inventory Totalizer Time
13 Sound Speed
14 Reynolds Kfactor
15 MultiK Kfactor
16 Transit Time Up
17 Transit Time Down
18 Deltat
19 Signal Quality Up
20 Signal Quality Down
21 Amp Disc Up
22 Amp Disc Down
23 SNR Up
24 SNR Down
25 ActiveTW Up
26 ActiveTW Down
27 Gain Up
28 Gain Down
29 System Error Bitmap
30 System Report Error Number
31 Peak Up
32 Peak Down
33 Peak Pct. Up
34 Peak Pct. Down

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Command 128 (0x80): Login with Password

This command will send a password to the flow meter. If the password is right, the flow meter will allow a user to
operate it until there are not any commands to the flow meter after 10 minutes.

Table 9: Request Data Bytes for Login with Password

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 User password

Table 10: Response Data Bytes for Login with Password

Byte Format Description
None

Table 11: Command-Specific Response Codes for Login with Password

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

Command 129 (0x81): Logout and Save

This command will commit the changes and logout the flow meter.

Table 12: Request Data Bytes for Logout and Save

Byte Format Description
None

Table 13: Response Data Bytes for Logout and Save

Byte Format Description
None

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Command 129 (0x81): Logout and Save (cont.)

Table 14: Command-Specific Response Codes for Logout and Save
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

Command 130 (0x82): Logout without Saving

This command will logout the flow meter and not save anything.

Table 15: Request Data Bytes for Logout without Saving

Byte Format Description
None

Table 16: Response Data Bytes for Logout without Saving

Byte Format Description
None

Table 17: Command-Specific Response Codes for Logout without Saving

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 135 (0x87): Read Current User Access Right

This command will read the current user access right.

Table 18: Request Data Bytes for Read Current User Access Right
Byte Format Description
None

Table 19: Response Data Bytes for Read Current User Access Right
Byte Format Description
None

Table 20: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Current User Access Right
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-127 Undefined

Command 136 (0x88): Sends New Password

This command will send a new password to the flow meter. If the user has the right, the flow meter changes the user
password.

Table 21: Request Data Bytes for Sends New Password

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 User password

Table 22: Response Data Bytes for Sends New Password

Byte Format Description
None

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Command 136 (0x88): Sends new password (cont.)

Table 23: Command-Specific Response Codes for Sends New Password

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

Command 144 (0x90): Read Unit Group

This command will read the unit group in the meter.

Table 24: Request Data Bytes for Read Unit Group

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Group index:
1: Velocity unit;
2: Actual Volumetric unit;
3: Standard Volumetric unit;
4: Mass unit;
5: Totalizer unit;
6: Density unit;
7: Pipe Dimension;
8: Thermal;
9: Acceleration;

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Command 144 (0x90): Read Unit Group (cont.)

Table 25: Response Data Bytes for Read Unit Group

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Group index:
1: Velocity unit;
2: Actual Volumetric unit;
3: Standard Volumetric unit;
4: Mass unit;
5: Totalizer unit;
6: Density unit;
7: Pipe Dimension;
8: Thermal;
9: Acceleration;
1 Enum unit code

Table 26: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Unit Group

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

Command 145 (0x91): Read Density Value

This command will read density value in meter.

Table 27: Request Data Bytes for Read Density Value

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Density type:
1: Actual Density;
2: Reference Density;

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Command 145 (0x91): Read Density Value (cont.)

Table 28: Response Data Bytes for Read Density Value

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Density type:
1: Actual Density;
2: Reference Density;
1 Unsigned-8 Density Unit Code
2-5 Float Density value

Table 29: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Density Value

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

Command 146 (0x92): Read Backlight Setting

This command is to read the backlight setting.

Table 30: Request Data Bytes for Read Backlight Setting

Byte Format Description
None

Table 31: Response Data Bytes for Read Backlight Setting

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Backlight control switch (0:off/ 1:on)
1-4 Unsigned-32 Display backlight timeout, unit is second.

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Command 146 (0x92): Read Backlight Setting (cont.)

Table 32: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Backlight Setting

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

Command 152 (0x98): Write Unit Group

This command will write unit group in meter.

Table 33: Request Data Bytes for Write Unit Group

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Group index:
1: Velocity unit;
2: Actual Volumetric unit;
3: Standard Volumetric unit;
4: Mass unit;
5: Totalizer unit;
6: Density unit;
7: Pipe Dimension;
8: Thermal;
9: Acceleration;
1 Enum unit code

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Command 152 (0x98): Write Unit Group (cont.)

Table 34: Response Data Bytes for Write Unit Group

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Group index:
1: Velocity unit;
2: Actual Volumetric unit;
3: Standard Volumetric unit;
4: Mass unit;
5: Totalizer unit;
6: Density unit;
7: Pipe Dimension;
8: Thermal;
9: Acceleration;
1 Enum unit code

Table 35: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Unit Group

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8 - 15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17 - 127 Undefined

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Command 153 (0x99): Write Density Value

This command will write density value in meter.

Table 36: Request Data Bytes for Write Density Value

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Density type:
1: Actual Density;
2: Reference Density;
1 Unsigned-8 Density Unit Code
2-5 Float Density value

Table 37: Response Data Bytes for Write Density Value

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Density type:
1: Actual Density;
2: Reference Density;
1 Unsigned-8 Density Unit Code
2-5 Float Density value

Table 38: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Density Value

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8 - 15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17 - 127 Undefined

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Command 154 (0x9A): Write Display Backlight

This command is to set the back light.

Table 39: Request Data Bytes for Write Display Backlight

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Backlight control switch (0:off/ 1:on)
1-4 Unsigned-32 Display backlight timeout, unit is second.

Table 40: Response Data Bytes for Write Display Backlight

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Backlight control switch (0:off/ 1:on)
1-4 Unsigned-32 Display backlight timeout, unit is second.

Table 41: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Display Backlight

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

Command 160 (0xA0): Read Analog Measurement Range Values

This command is to read the Analog Measurement range.

Table 42: Request Data Bytes for Read Analog Measurement Range Values
Byte Format Description
None

Table 43: Response Data Bytes for Read Analog Measurement Range Value
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Upper and Lower Range Values Unit Code
1-4 Float Upper Range Value
5-8 Float Lower Range Value

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Command 160 (0xA0): Read Analog Measurement Range Values (cont.)

Table 44: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Analog Measurement Range Value
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 - 127 Undefined

Command 161 (0xA1): Read Loop Current Error Handling

This command is to read the loop current output error handling.

Table 45: Request Data Bytes for Read Loop Current Error Handling
Byte Format Description
None

Table 46: Response Data Bytes for Read Loop Current Error Handling
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Analog Output Error Handling:
0: Low;
1: High;
2: Hold;
3: Other value;
1-4 Float Error Value, unit is mA

Table 47: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Loop Current Error Handling
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 - 127 Undefined

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Command 168 (0xA8): Enter / Exit Fixed Loop Current

Enter or exit the fixed mode of loop current.

Table 48: Request Data Bytes for Enter / Exit Fixed Loop Current
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Fixed current level:
0: Exit Fixed Loop Current; 1: Fixed 4 mA; 2: Fixed 20mA; 3: Fixed
Percentage of Scale

Table 49: Response Data Bytes for Enter / Exit Fixed Loop Current
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Fixed current level:
0: Exit Fixed Loop Current; 1: Fixed 4 mA; 2: Fixed 20mA; 3: Fixed
Percentage of Scale

Table 50: Command-Specific Response Code for Enter / Exit Fixed Loop Currents
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8 - 10 Undefined
11 Error Loop Current Not Active
12 - 15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-31 Undefined
32 Error Busy
33 - 127 Undefined

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Command 169 (0xA9): Set Loop Current Zero

This command is to trim the zero or lower endpoint value of the loop current to its minimum.

Table 51: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Zero
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Externally Measured Loop Current Level, units of milliamperes

Table 52: Response Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Zero
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Externally Measured Loop Current Level, units of milliamperes

Table 53: Command-Specific Response Codes for Set Loop Current Zero
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-2 Undefined
3 Error Passed Parameter Too Large
4 Error Passed Parameter Too Small
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8 Undefined
9 Error Incorrect Loop Current Mode or Value
10 - 15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-31 Undefined
32 Error Busy
33 - 127 Undefined

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Command 170 (0xAA): Set Loop Current Gain

This command is to trim the gain or upper endpoint value of the loop current to its maximum.

Table 54: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Gain
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Externally Measured Loop Current Level, units of milliamperes

Table 55: Response Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Gain
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Externally Measured Loop Current Level, units of milliamperes

Table 56: Command-Specific Response Codes for Set Loop Current Gain
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-2 Undefined
3 Error Passed Parameter Too Large
4 Error Passed Parameter Too Small
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8 Undefined
9 Error Incorrect Loop Current Mode or Value
10 - 15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17 - 31 Undefined
32 Error Busy
33 - 127 Undefined

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Command 171 (0xAB): Set Loop Current Percentage

This command is to set the output percentage of loop current.

Table 57: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Percentage
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Loop Current Percentage, units of percent.

Table 58: Response Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Percentage
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Loop Current Percentage, units of percent.

Table 59: Command-Specific Response Codes for Set Loop Current Percentage
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-2 Undefined
3 Error Passed Parameter Too Large
4 Error Passed Parameter Too Small
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8 Undefined
9 Error Incorrect Loop Current Mode or Value
10 - 15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-31 Undefined
32 Error Busy
33 - 127 Undefined

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Command 172 (0xAC): Set Analog Measurement Range Values

This command is to set the Analog Measurement range.

Table 60: Request Data Bytes for Set Analog Measurement Range Values
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Upper and Lower Range Values Unit Code
1-4 Float Upper Range Value
5-8 Float Lower Range Value

Table 61: Response Data Bytes for Set Analog Measurement Range Values
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Upper and Lower Range Values Unit Code
1-4 Float Upper Range Value
5-8 Float Lower Range Value

Table 62: Command-Specific Response Codes for Set Analog Measurement Range Values
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8 Warning Set To Nearest Possible Value (Upper or Lower Range Pushed)
9 Error Lower Range Value Too High
10 Error Lower Range Value Too Low
11 Error Upper Range Value Too High
12 Error Upper Range Value Too Low
13 - 15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17 Undefined
18 Error Invalid Units Code
19 - 31 Undefined
32 Error Busy
33 - 127 Undefined

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Command 173 (0xAD): Set Loop Current Error Handling

This command will set the loop current output error handling.

Table 63: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Error Handling
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Analog Output Error Handling:
0: Low;
1: High;
2: Hold;
3: Other value;
1-4 Float Error Value, unit is mA

Table 64: Response Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Error Handling
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Analog Output Error Handling:
0: Low;
1: High;
2: Hold;
3: Other value;
1-4 Float Error Value, unit is mA

Table 65: Command-Specific Response Codes for Set Loop Current Error Handling
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 176 (0xB0): Read Digital Configuration

This command is to read the digital output configuration.

Table 66: Request Data Bytes

Byte Format Description
None Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2)

Table 67: Response Data Bytes

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number
1 Unsigned-8 Digital Output type:
0: Off; 1: Pulse; 2: Frequency; 3: Alarm;

Table 68: Command-Specific Response Codes

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 177 (0xB1): Read Pulse Configuration

This command is to read the pulse configuration.

Table 69: Request Data Bytes for Read Pulse Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2)

Table 70: Response Data Bytes for Read Pulse Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type:
5: Forward Batch Total;
6: Reverse Batch Total;
7: Net Batch Total;
2 Unsigned-8 Pulse Value Unit
3-6 Float Pulse Value
7 - 10 Unsigned-32 Pulse Time, Unit is MS
11 Unsigned-8 Pulse Error Handling:
2: Hold Good Value;
4: Stop;

Table 71: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Pulse Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 178 (0xB2): Read Frequency Configuration

This command is to read the frequency configuration.

Table 72: Request Data Bytes for Read Frequency Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2)

Table 73: Response Data Bytes for Read Frequency Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type
2 Unsigned-8 Frequency Value Unit
3-6 Float Frequency Base Value
7 - 10 Float Frequency Full Value
11 - 14 Unsigned-32 Full Frequency, unit is Hz
15 Unsigned-8 Frequency Error Handling:
0: Low;
1: High;
2: Hold;
3: Value
16 - 19 Unsigned-32 Error Handling value, unit is Hz

Table 74: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Frequency Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 179 (0xB3): Read Alarm Configuration

This command is to read the alarm configuration.

Table 75: Request Data Bytes for Read Alarm Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2)

Table 76: Response Data Bytes for Read Alarm Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type
2 Unsigned-8 Alarm Value Unit
3-6 Float Alarm Value
7 Unsigned-8 Alarm Type: 0: Low; 1: High; 2: Fault
8 Unsigned-8 Alarm State: 0: Normally; 1: Failsafe;

Table 77: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Alarm Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 184 (0xB8): Write Digital Configuration

This command is to write the digital output configuration.

Table 78: Request Data Bytes for Write Digital Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Digital Output type:
0: Off; 1: Pulse; 2: Frequency; 3: Alarm;

Table 79: Response Data Bytes for Write Digital Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Digital Output type:
0: Off; 1: Pulse; 2: Frequency; 3: Alarm;

Table 80: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Digital Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
8-127 Undefined

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Command 185 (0xB9): Write Pulse Configuration

This command is to write the pulse configuration.

Table 81: Request Data Bytes for Write Pulse Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type:
5: Forward Batch Total;
6: Reverse Batch Total;
7: Net Batch Total;
2 Unsigned-8 Pulse Value Unit
3-6 Float Pulse Value
7 - 10 Unsigned-32 Pulse Time, Unit is ms
11 Unsigned-8 Pulse Error Handling:
2: Hold Good Value;
4: Stop;

Table 82: Response Data Bytes for Write Pulse Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type:
5: Forward Batch Total;
6: Reverse Batch Total;
7: Net Batch Total;
2 Unsigned-8 Pulse Value Unit
3-6 Float Pulse Value
7 - 10 Float Pulse Time, Unit is ms
11 Unsigned-8 Pulse Error Handling:
0: Hold Good Value;
1: Stop;

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Command 185 (0xB9): Write Pulse Configuration (cont.)

Table 83: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Pulse Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
8-127 Undefined

Command 186 (0xBA): Write Frequency Configuration

This command is to write the frequency configuration.

Table 84: Request Data Bytes for Write Frequency Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type
2 Unsigned-8 Frequency Value Unit
3-6 Float Frequency Base Value
7 - 10 Float Frequency Full Value
11 - 14 Unsigned-32 Full Frequency, unit is Hz
15 Unsigned-8 Frequency Error Handling:
0: Low;
1: High;
2: Hold;
3: Value
16 - 19 Unsigned-32 Error Handling value, unit is Hz

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Command 186 (0xBA): Write Frequency Configuration (cont.)

Table 85: Response Data Bytes for Write Frequency Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type
2 Unsigned-8 Frequency Value Unit
3-6 Float Frequency Base Value
7 - 10 Float Frequency Full Value
11 - 14 Float Full Frequency, unit is Hz
15 Unsigned-8 Frequency Error Handling:
0: Low;
1: High;
2: Hold;
3: Value
16 - 19 Unsigned-32 Error Handling value, unit is Hz

Table 86: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Frequency Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
8-127 Undefined

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Command 187 (0xBB): Write Alarm Configuration

This command is to write the alarm configuration.

Table 87: Request Data Bytes for Write Alarm Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type
2 Unsigned-8 Alarm Value Unit
3-6 Float Alarm Value
7 Unsigned-8 Alarm Type: 0: Low; 1: High; 2: Fault
8 Unsigned-8 Alarm State: 0: Normally; 1: Failsafe;

Table 88: Response Data Bytes for Write Alarm Configurations

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Measurement Type
2 Unsigned-8 Alarm Value Unit
3-6 Float Alarm Value
7 Unsigned-8 Alarm Type: 0: Low; 1: High; 2: Fault
8 Unsigned-8 Alarm State: 0: Normally; 1: Failsafe;

Table 89: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Alarm Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
8-127 Undefined

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Command 191 (0xBF): Test Digital Output

This command is to test the digital output

Table 90: Request Data Bytes for Test Digital Output

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Test DO Type
Test Stop
Pulse
Frequency
Alarm
2-5 Unsigned-32 Test value

Table 91: Response Data Bytes for Test Digital Output

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2)
1 Unsigned-8 Test DO Type
Test Stop
Pulse
Frequency
Alarm;
2-5 Unsigned-32 Test value

Table 92: Command-Specific Response Codes for Test Digital Output

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
8-127 Undefined

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Command 192 (0xC0): Read Pipe Size

This command is to read pipe size.

Table 93: Request Data Bytes for Read Pipe Size

Byte Format Description
None

Table 94: Response Data Bytes for Read Pipe Size

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Pipe size unit
1-4 Float Pipe OD Value
5-8 Float Pipe ID Value
9 - 12 Float Pipe WT Value

Table 95: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Pipe Size

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 193 (0xC1): Read Pipe Material

This command is to read pipe material.

Table 96: Request Data Bytes for Read Pipe Material

Byte Format Description
None

Table 97: Response Data Bytes for Read Pipe Material

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Pipe Material
4-7 Float Pipe Sound speed

Table 98: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Pipe Material

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

Command 194 (0xC2): Read Pipe Lining Attribute

This command is to read pipe lining attribute.

Table 99: Request Data Bytes for Read Pipe Lining Attribute
Byte Format Description
None

Table 100: Response Data Bytes for Read Pipe Lining Attribute
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Lining Existing
1–4 Float Lining Thickness
5-8 Unsigned-32 Lining Material
9 – 12 Float Lining Sound speed

Table 101: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Pipe Lining Attribute
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 195 (0xC3): Read Sensor Meter Setup

This command is to read the sensor meter setup.

Table 102: Request Data Bytes for Read Sensor Meter Setup
Byte Format Description
None

Table 103: Response Data Bytes for Read Sensor Meter Setup
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Zero Cutoff

Table 104: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Sensor Meter Setup
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 196 (0xC4): Read Transducer Information

This command is to read transducer information.

Table 105: Request Data Bytes for Read Transducer Information

Byte Format Description
None

Table 106: Response Data Bytes for Read Transducer Information

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Transducer type:
0: Other;
10: CPT-0.5
11: CPT-2.0
12: CPT-0.5-MT C-PB-05-M
13: CPT-1.0-MT C-PB-10-M
14: CPT-2.0-MT C-PB-20-M
15: CPT-0.5-HT
16: CPT-1.0-HT
17: CPT-2.0-HT
18: CPS-0.5
19: CPSM-2.0
20: CTS-1.0
21: CTS-1.0-HT
22: CTS-2.0
23: C-LP-40-HM
24: C-LP-40-NM
25: CPB-0.5-HT
26: CPB-2.0-MT
27: CPB-0.5-MT
28: CPB-2.0
29: CPB-0.5
30: CPS-1.0 CPT-1.

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Table 106: Response Data Bytes for Read Transducer Information (cont.)
Byte Format Description
31: CWL-2
32: CPS-1.0
33: CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on AB82
34: CPW (WT-1P-0.5 on NDT plastic
35: CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on NDT plastic
36: CPB-1.0-HT
37: CPB-2.0-HT
38: CPB-1.0
39: CPB-1.0-MT
301: C-RL-0.5
302: C-RL-1
304: C-RL-0.5
305: C-RL-1
307: C-RL-0.5
308: C-RL-1
310: C-RV-0.5
311: C-RV-1
313: C-RW-0.5
314: C-RW-1
401: C-RS 0.5M
402: C-RS 1M
403: C-RS 2M
407: UTXDR-2
408: UTXDR-5
601: CAT0.5M
602: CAT1M
603: CAT2M
4-7 Unsigned-32 Transducer Frequency
8 - 11 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge Type
12 - 15 Float Transducer Wedge Angle
16 - 19 Float Transducer Wedge SOS
20 - 23 Float Transducer Tw

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Command 196 (0xC4): Read Transducer Information

Table 107: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Transducer Information

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

Command 197 (0xC5): Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing

This command is to read transducer traverses and spacing.

Table 108: Request Data Bytes for Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing
Byte Format Description
None

Table 109: Response Data Bytes for Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Transducer traverse
1-4 float Transducer spacing

Table 110: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 198 (0xC6): Read Fluid Information

This command is to read fluid information.

Table 111: Request Data Bytes for Read Fluid Information

Byte Format Description
None

Table 112: Response Data Bytes for Read Fluid Information

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Fluid Type:
0: Other
1. Water
4-7 Float Fluid SOS
8 – 11 Float Fluid minimum SOS
12 - 15 Float Fluid Maximum SOS
16 - 19 Float Fluid Temperature

Table 113: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Fluid Information

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

Command 200 (0xC8): Write Pipe Size

This command is to write pipe size.

Table 114: Request Data Bytes for Write Pipe Size

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Pipe size unit
1-4 Float Pipe OD Value
5-8 Float Pipe ID Value
9 - 12 Float Pipe WT Value

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Command 200 (0xC8): Write Pipe Size (cont.)

Table 115: Response Data Bytes for Write Pipe Size

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Pipe size unit
1-4 Float Pipe OD Value
5-8 Float Pipe ID Value
9 - 12 Float Pipe WT Value

Table 116: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Pipe Size

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17 Undefined
18 Error Wrong Unit code
19-127 Undefined

Command 201 (0xC9): Write Pipe Material

This command is to write Pipe Material.

Table 117: Request Data Bytes for Write Pipe Material

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Pipe Material
4-7 Float Pipe Sound speed

Table 118: Response Data Bytes for Write Pipe Material

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Pipe Material
4-7 Float Pipe Sound speed

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Command 201 (0xC9): Write Pipe Material (cont.)

Table 119: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Pipe Material

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

Command 202 (0xCA): Write Pipe Lining Attribute

This command is to write pipe lining attribute.

Table 120: Request Data Bytes for Write Pipe Lining Attribute
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Lining Existing
1–4 Float Lining Thickness
5-8 Unsigned-32 Lining Material
9 – 12 Float Lining Sound speed

Table 121: Response Data Bytes for Write Pipe Lining Attribute
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Lining Existing
1–4 Float Lining Thickness
5-8 Unsigned-32 Lining Material
9 – 12 Float Lining Sound speed

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Command 202 (0xCA): Write Pipe Lining Attribute (cont.)

Table 122: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Pipe Lining Attribute
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

Command 203 (0xCB): Write Sensor Meter Setup

This command is to write sensor meter setup.

Table 123: Request Data Bytes for Write Sensor Meter Setup
Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Zero Cutoff

Table 124: Response Data Bytes

Byte Format Description
0-3 Float Zero Cutoff

Table 125: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Sensor Meter Setup
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 204 (0xCC): Write Transducer Information

This command is to write transducer information.

Table 126: Request Data Bytes for Write Transducer Information

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Transducer type:
0: Other;
10: CPT-0.5
11: CPT-2.0
12: CPT-0.5-MT C-PB-05-M
13: CPT-1.0-MT C-PB-10-M
14: CPT-2.0-MT C-PB-20-M
15: CPT-0.5-HT
16: CPT-1.0-HT
17: CPT-2.0-HT
18: CPS-0.5
19: CPSM-2.0
20: CTS-1.0
21: CTS-1.0-HT
22: CTS-2.0
23: C-LP-40-HM
24: C-LP-40-NM
25: CPB-0.5-HT
26: CPB-2.0-MT
27: CPB-0.5-MT
28: CPB-2.0
29: CPB-0.5
30: CPS-1.0 CPT-1.0
31: CWL-2
32: CPS-1.0
33: CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on AB82
34: CPW (WT-1P-0.5 on NDT plastic
35: CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on NDT plastic
36: CPB-1.0-HT
37: CPB-2.0-HT
38: CPB-1.0
39: CPB-1.0-MT

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Table 126: Request Data Bytes for Write Transducer Information (cont.)
Byte Format Description
301: C-RL-0.5
302: C-RL-1
304: C-RL-0.5
305: C-RL-1
307: C-RL-0.5
0-3 Unsigned-32 Transducer type:
0: Other;
4-7 Unsigned-32 Transducer Frequency
8 - 11 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge Type
12 – 15 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge Angle
16 – 19 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge SOS
20 - 23 Unsigned-32 Transducer Tw

Command 204 (0xCC): Write Transducer Information (cont.)

Table 127: Response Data Bytes for Write Transducer Information

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Transducer type:
0: Other;
4-7 Unsigned-32 Transducer Frequency
8 - 11 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge Type
12 – 15 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge Angle
16 – 19 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge SOS
20 - 23 Unsigned-32 Transducer Tw

Table 128: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Transducer Information

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 205 (0xCD): Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing

This command is to write transducer traverses and spacing.

Table 129: Request Data Bytes for Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Transducer traverse
1-4 float Transducer spacing

Table 130: Response Data Bytes for Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Transducer traverse
1-4 Unsigned-32 Transducer spacing

Table 131: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 206 (0xCE): Write Fluid Information

This command is to write fluid information.

Table 132: Request Data Bytes for Write Fluid Information

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Fluid Type:
0: Other
1. Water
4-7 Float Fluid SOS
8 – 11 Float Fluid minimum SOS
12 - 15 Float Fluid Maximum SOS
16 - 19 Float Fluid Temperature

Table 133: Response Data Bytes for Write Fluid Information

Byte Format Description
0-3 Unsigned-32 Fluid Type:
0: Other
1. Water
4-7 Float Fluid SOS
8 – 11 Float Fluid minimum SOS
12 - 15 Float Fluid Maximum SOS
16 - 19 Float Fluid Temperature

Table 134: Command-Specific Response Codes

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 208 (0xD0): Read Calibration Configuration

This command is to read Calibration Configuration.

Table 135: Request Data Bytes for Read Calibration Configuration

Byte Format Description
None

Table 136: Response Data Bytes for Read Calibration Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reynolds correction
1 Unsigned-8 Active MultiK Enable
2 Unsigned-8 KFactor Type:
0: Velocity, 1: Reynolds
3–6 Float Static KFactor
7 Unsigned-8 KFactor Points
8 - 11 Float Kinematic Viscosity

Table 137: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Calibration Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-5 Undefined
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 209 (0xD1): Read Velocity KFactor Table

This command is to read the Velocity KFactor table.

Table 138: Request Data Bytes for Read Velocity KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Velocity KFactor Index (1 - 6)

Table 139: Response Data Bytes for Read Velocity KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Velocity KFactor Index (1 - 6)
1 Unsigned-8 Velocity Unit
2–5 Float Velocity Value
6–9 Float Velocity KV Value;

Table 140: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Velocity KFactor Table
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 210 (0xD2): Read Reynolds KFactor Table

This command is to read Reynolds KFactor table.

Table 141: Request Data Bytes for Read Reynolds KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reynolds KFactor Index (1 - 6)

Table 142: Response Data Bytes for Read Reynolds KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reynolds KFactor Index (1 - 6)
1–4 Float Reynolds Value
5–8 Float Reynolds KV Value;

Table 143: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Reynolds KFactor Table
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 216 (0xD8): Write Calibration Configuration

This command is to write Calibration Configuration.

Table 144: Request Data Bytes for Write Calibration Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reynolds correction: 0: Disable, 1: Enable
1 Unsigned-8 Active MultiK Enable: 0: Disable, 1: Enable
2 Unsigned-8 KFactor Type:
0: Velocity, 1: Reynolds
3–6 Float Static KFactor
7 Unsigned-8 KFactor Points
8 - 11 Float Kinematic Viscosity

Table 145: Response Data Bytes for Write Calibration Configuration

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reynolds correction
1 Unsigned-8 Active MultiK Enable
2 Unsigned-8 KFactor Type:
0: Velocity, 1: Reynolds
3–6 Float Static KFactor
7 Unsigned-8 KFactor Points
8 - 11 Float Kinematic Viscosity

Table 146: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Calibration Configuration

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 217 (0xD9): Write Velocity KFactor Table

This command is to write Velocity KFactor table.

Table 147: Request Data Bytes for Write Velocity KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Velocity KFactor Index (1 - 6)
1 Unsigned-8 Velocity Unit
2–5 Float Velocity Value
6–9 Float Velocity KV Value;

Table 148: Response Data Bytes for Write Velocity KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Velocity KFactor Index (1 - 6)
1 Unsigned-8 Velocity Unit
2–5 Float Velocity Value
6–9 Float Velocity KV Value;

Table 149: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Velocity KFactor Table
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 218 (0xDA): Write Reynolds KFactor Table

This command is to write Reynolds KFactor table.

Table 150: Request Data Bytes for Write Reynolds KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reynolds KFactor Index (1 - 6)
1–4 Float Reynolds Value
5–8 Float Reynolds KV Value;

Table 151: Response Data Bytes for Write Reynolds KFactor Table
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reynolds KFactor Index (1 - 6)
1–4 Float Reynolds Value
5–8 Float Reynolds KV Value;

Table 152: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Reynolds KFactor Table
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 224 (0xE0): Read Error Limits

This command is to read flow meter error limits.

Table 153: Request Data Bytes for Read Error Limits

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Error limit:
1. Correlation Peak Limit
2. Acceleration Limit
3. Velocity Low Limit
4. Velocity High Limit
5. Amp Disc Min
6. Amp Disc Max
7. Signal Low Limit
8. Sound Speed Limit
9. Errors Allowed

Table 154: Response Data Bytes for Read Error Limits

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Error limit:
1. Correlation Peak Limit
2. Acceleration Limit
3. Velocity Low Limit
4. Velocity High Limit
5. Amp Disc Min
6. Amp Disc Max
7. Signal Low Limit
8. Sound Speed Limit
9. Errors Allowed
1-4 float Error limit Value;

Table 155: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Error Limits

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 225 (0xE1): Read Signal Setup

This command is to read flow meter signal setup.

Table 156: Request Data Bytes for Read Signal Setup

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 signal setup type:
1. Delta T Offset
2. Percentage Peak
3. Min Peak Percentage
4. Max Peak Percentage

Table 157: Response Data Bytes for Read Signal Setup

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 signal setup type:
1. Delta T Offset
2. Percentage Peak
3. Min Peak Percentage
4. Max Peak Percentage
1-4 Float signal setup Value

Table 158: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Signal Setup

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 226 (0xE2): Read Flowmeter S/N

This command is to read flow meter s/n.

Table 159: Request Data Bytes for Read Flowmeter S/N

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Flowmeter S/N:
1. Electronic S/N
2. UP Sensor
3. S/N
4. DN Sensor S/N

Table 160: Response Data Bytes for Read Flowmeter S/N

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 signal setup type:
1. Electronic S/N
2. UP Sensor
3. S/N
4. DN Sensor S/N
1 - 16 Unsigned-8 S/N

Table 161: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Flowmeter S/N

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 227 (0xE3): Read Flowmeter Version

This command is to read flow meter version.

Table 162: Request Data Bytes for Read Flow Meter Version
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Flowmeter version
1. Main Hardware version
2. Main Software version

Table 163: Response Data Bytes for Read Flow Meter Version
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Version type:
1, Main Hardware version
2. Main Software version
1-8 Unsigned-8 Version Number

Table 164: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Flow Meter Version
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 232 (0xE8): Write Error Limits

This command is to write flow meter error limits.

Table 165: Request Data Bytes for Write Error Limits

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Error limit:
Correlation Peak Limit
Acceleration Limit
Velocity Low Limit
Velocity High Limit
Amp Disc Min
Amp Disc Max
Signal Low Limit
Sound Speed Limit
Errors Allowed
1-4 float Error limit Value;

Table 166: Response Data Bytes for Write Error Limits

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Error limit:
Correlation Peak Limit
Acceleration Limit
Velocity Low Limit
Velocity High Limit
Amp Disc Min
Amp Disc Max
Signal Low Limit
Sound Speed Limit
Errors Allowed
1-4 float Error limit Value;

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Command 232 (0xE8): Write Error Limits (cont.)

Table 167: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Error Limits

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 233 (0xE9): Write Signal Setup

This command is to write flow meter signal setup.

Table 168: Request Data Bytes for Write Signal Setup

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 signal setup type:
Delta T Offset
percentage Peak
Min Peak Percentage
Max Peak percentage
1-4 Float signal setup Value

Table 169: Response Data Bytes for Write Signal Setup

Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 signal setup type:
Delta T Offset
percentage Peak
Min Peak Percentage
Max Peak percentage
1-4 Float signal setup Value

Table 170: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Signal Setup

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 239 (0xEF): Reset Flow Meter Data

This command is to reset flowmeter data.

Table 171: Request Data Bytes for Reset Flow Meter Data
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reset type:
1. Reset Error Log
2, Forward Inventory
3. Reverse Inventory
4. Net Inventory
5. Inventory Time
6. All
7. Inventory

Table 172: Response Data Bytes for Reset Flow Meter Data
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Reset type:
Reset Error Log
Forward Inventory
Reverse Inventory
Net Inventory
Inventory Time
All
Inventory

Table 173: Command-Specific Response Codes for Reset Flow Meter Data
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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Command 241 (0xF1): Read the Factory Setting

This command is to read the factory setting.

Table 174: Request Data Bytes for Read the Factory Setting
Byte Format Description
None

Table 175: Response Data Bytes for Read the Factory Setting
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Response time
0.5s
1s
5s
10s
30s
60s
1-4 Unsigned-32 Sample Size:
2
4
8
16
32

Table 176: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read the Factory Setting
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7-127 Undefined

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Command 248 (0xF8): Write the Factory Setting

This command is to write the factory setting.

Table 177: Request Data Bytes for Write the Factory Setting
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Response time
0.5s
1s
5s
10s
30s
60s
1-4 Unsigned-32 Sample Size:
2
4
8
16
32

Table 178: Response Data Bytes for Write the Factory Setting
Byte Format Description
0 Unsigned-8 Response time
0.5s
1s
5s
10s
30s
60s
1-4 Unsigned-32 Sample Size:
2
4
8
16
32

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Command 248 (0xF8): Write the Factory Setting (cont.)

Table 179: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write the Factory Setting
Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1 Undefined
2 Error Invalid Selection
3-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

Command 253 (0xFD): Reset to Factory Setting

This command is to reset the setting to the factory setting.

Table 180: Request Data Bytes for Reset to Factory Setting

Byte Format Description
None

Table 181: Response Data Bytes for Reset to Factory Setting

Byte Format Description
None

Table 182: Command-Specific Response Codes for Reset to Factory Setting

Code Class Description
0 Success No Command-Specific Errors
1-4 Undefined
5 Error Too Few Data Bytes Received
6 Error Device-Specific Command Error
7 Error In Write Protect Mode
8-15 Undefined
16 Error Access Restricted
17-127 Undefined

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5.3 Additional Device Status

Command 48 returns 4 bytes of data, with the following status information:

Table 183: HART Additional Device Status

HART Additional Device Status
Byte Bit Error Description Class Device Status Bits Set
0 0 Amplitude Error Error 4, 7
1 Low Signal Error 4, 7
2 Sound Speed Error Error 4, 7
3 Velocity Range Error 4, 7
4 Signal Quality Error 4, 7
5 Cycle Skip Error 4, 7
6 Reserve
7 Reserve
1 0 Reserve
1 Reserve
2 Reserve
3 Reserve
4 Reserve
5 Reserve
6 Reserve
7 Reserve
2 0 FPGA error; 4, 7
1 Setting files CRC error; 4, 7
2 Flash Error 4, 7
3 KEY/LED Error 4, 7
4 I/O Error 4, 7
5 Display Error 4, 7
6 RTC Error 4, 7
7 Reserve
3 0 In configure mode; 4, 0
1 Not calibrated; 4, 0
2 Reserve
3 Reserve
4 Reserve
5 Reserve
6 Reserve
7 Reserve

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5.4 Device Variables

Table 184: Device Variables

Device Variable Device Variable Classification Code
Measurement
code Code Classification
Velocity 0 67 Velocity
Actual Volumetric 1 66 Volumetric Flow
Standardized Volumetric 2 66 Volumetric Flow
Fwd. Batch Totals 3 68 Volumetric
Rev Batch Totals 4 68 Volumetric
Net Batch Totals 5 68 Volumetric
Batch Totalizer Time 6 70 Time
Fwd. Inventory Totals 7 68 Volumetric
Rev Inventory Totals 8 68 Volumetric
Net Inventory Totals 9 68 Volumetric
Inventory Totalizer Time 10 70 Time
Mass Flow 11 72 Mass flow
Sound Speed 12 67 Velocity
Reynolds 13 0 Not Classified
Kfactor 14 0 Not Classified
Transit Time Up 15 70 Time
Transit Time Dn 16 70 Time
DeltaT 17 70 Time
Up Signal Quality 18 0 Not Classified
Dn Signal Quality 19 0 Not Classified
Up Amp Disc 20 0 Not Classified
Dn Amp Disc 21 0 Not Classified
SNR Up 22 0 Not Classified
SNR Dn 23 0 Not Classified
ActiveTW Up 24 0 Not Classified
ActiveTW Dn 25 0 Not Classified
Gain Up 26 0 Not Classified
Gain Dn 27 0 Not Classified
Error Status 28 0 Not Classified
Reported Error 29 0 Not Classified
Up Peak 30 0 Not Classified
Down Peak 31 0 Not Classified
Peak% Up 32 81 Analytical
Peak% Down 33 81 Analytical

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5.5 HART Engineering Units

The unit types allowed for the AT600 flowmeter device variables are listed below

Table 185: HART Engineering Units

Device Variable Unit
Code Classification Code Description
64 Temperature 32 Degrees Celsius
33 Degrees Fahrenheit
66 Volumetric Flow 27 cubic feet per day
130 Cubic feet per hour
15 Cubic feet per minute
26 Cubic feet per second
187 Standard cubic feet per day
185 Standard cubic feet per hour
123 Standard cubic feet per minute
186 Standard cubic feet per second
29 Cubic meter per day
19 Cubic meter per hour
131 Cubic meters per minute
28 Cubic meters per second
240 Million cubic meters per day
187 Standard cubic Meter per Day
188 Standard cubic meter per hour
189 Standard cubic meter per minute
190 Standard cubic meter per second
235 gallon per day
136 Gallons per hour
16 Gallons per minute
22 Gallons per second
135 Barrels per day
134 Barrels per hour
133 Barrels per minute
132 Barrels per second
174 Liters per day
138 Liters per hour
17 Liters per minute
24 Liters per second
25 million liters per day

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Table 185: HART Engineering Units (cont.)

Device Variable Unit
Code Classification Code Description
177 Standard liter per day
178 Standard liter per hour
179 Standard liter per minute
180 Standard liter per second
67 Velocity 20 Feet per second
21 Meters per second
68 Volume 43 Cubic Meter
41 Cubic Decimeter (Liter)
243 Mega Liters
244 Million Cubic Meter
112 Cubic Feet
40 Gallon
46 Barrel
245 Mega Gallons
246 Million Cubic feet
172 Standard Cubic Meter
171 Standard Liters
61 Kilogram
62 Metric Ton
168 Standard Cubic Feet
63 Pound
247 Kilo Pound
64 Short Tons
69 Length 44 Feet
47 Inch
45 Meter
49 Millimeter
70 Time 172 Nanoseconds
171 Microseconds
170 Milliseconds
51 Seconds
50 Minute
52 Hour
53 Day
72 Mass Flow 73 Kilograms per seconds

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Table 185: HART Engineering Units (cont.)

Device Variable Unit
Code Classification Code Description
74 Kilograms per minute
75 Kilograms per hour
76 Kilograms per day
242 Metric tons per second
77 Metric tons per minute
78 Metric tons per hour
79 Metric tons per day
80 pounds per seconds
81 pounds per minute
82 pounds per hour
83 pounds per day
241 Short ton per seconds
84 Short ton per minute
85 Short ton per hour
86 Short ton per day
73 Mass per Volume 94 Pounds per cubic feet
92 Kilograms per cubic meter
74 Viscosity 54 Centistokes
248 Square Meter per Sec
81 Analytical 57 Percent
96 Acceleration 171 Feet per second squared
172 Meter per second squared
0 Not Classification 38 dB
156 Hertz

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Appendix A. Specifications
A.1 Operation and Performance
A.1.1 Fluid Types
Liquids: Acoustically conductive fluids, including most clean liquids, and many liquids
with limited amounts of entranced solids or gas bubbles

A.1.2 Flow Measurement

Patented Correlation Transit-Time™ mode

A.1.2a Meter Sizes

Standard: 2 to 24 in. (50 to 600 mm)
Optional: up to 300 in. (7500mm) available upon request.

A.1.2b Accuracy
In Application: ±1% of reading
In Field Calibration: ±0.5% of reading

Note: Final installation assumes a fully developed flow profile (typically 10 diameters upstream and 5 diameters
downstream of straight pipe run) and single phase fluids. Applications with piping arrangements that induce
swirl (e.g., two out-of-plane elbows) may require additional straight run or flow conditioning.

A.1.2c Calibration Fluid

Water

A.1.2d Repeatability
±0.2% of reading

A.1.2e Range (Bidirectional)

0.1 to 40 ft/s (0.03 to 12.19 m/s)

A.1.2f Range ability (Overall)

400:1

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A.2 Meter Body/Transducer

A.2.1 Meter Body Material
Aluminum (ASTM A380)

A.2.2 AT6 Transducer System and Material

AT6 Transducer body: Aluminum (ASTM AL6061)
Fixture body: Aluminum (ASTM AL6061)/Stainless Steel (ASTM A304)

A.2.3 C-RS Transducer System and Material

C-RS Transducer body: Stainless Steel (ASTM A316)
Fixture body: Aluminum (ASTM AL6061)
Please contact GE sales representative for other transducers.

A.2.4 Meter Temperature Ranges

-4°F to 131°F (-20° to 55°C)

A.2.5 AT6 Transducer Temperature Ranges

-40°F to 302°F (-40° to 150°C)

A.2.6 C-RS Transducer Temperature Ranges

-40°F to 302°F (-40° to 150°C)
Please contact GE sales representative for other transducers.

A.2.7 Humidity Range

Up to 90% RH

Please contact GE sales representative for tropicalization of the unit for 100% RH

A.2.8 Altitude Range

Up to 2000 meters maximum;

A.2.9 CAT Transducer Cables

Up to 90 meters (300 ft) RG316 coaxial cable.
Temperature Range is -40° to 302°F (-40° to 150°C)

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A.2.10 Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements

Cable diameter range for PWR connection: 7 to 12mm, refer to Gland Hole 1 on Figure 23 on page 17
Cable diameter range for Hart, Modbus and I/O connection: 5 to 8mm, refer to Gland Hole 2,3 and 4 in Figure 23 on
page 17
Temperature range of cable for PWR, Hart, Modbus and IO connection: 14° to 185°F (-10° to 85°C);

The cable should meet the CE and UL standard below:

Conductor cross section solid range: 0.2 mm2to 2.5 mm2
Conductor cross section stranded range: 0.2 mm2to 2.5 mm2
Conductor cross section stranded, with ferrule without plastic sleeve range: 0.25 mm2 to 1 mm2
Conductor cross section stranded, with ferrule with plastic sleeve range: 0.25 mm2 to 1 mm
Conductor cross section AWG/kcmil range: 12 to 26 AWG according to UL/CUL range: 14 to 28

A.2.11 Cable Fixing Requirement and Gland Torque

Refer to Figure 23 on page 17 for the Gland Hole position.

To make a reliable IP67 sealing performance of the enclosure during cabling, the gland must be tightened well, below
torque value is a reference to make a reliable NEMA 4X/IP67 sealing between cable and gland:

Operation torque for Gland Hole 1 and 5: 2.7 N.M

Operation torque for Gland Hole 2, 3 and 4: 2.5 N.M

A.3 Electronics
A.3.1 Enclosures
Epoxy coated, copper-free, aluminum

A.3.2 Weatherproof
Enclosures: IP67
Please contact your GE sales representative for other transducers.

A.3.3 Electronics Classifications (Pending)

CE (EMC directive) IEC 61326-1:2012, IEC 61326-2-3:2012, LVD 2006/95/EC, EN 61010-1 2010)
ETL(UL61010-1, CSA 22.2 No 61010.1, No. 142, FCC part 15, CISPR 11)
WEEE Compliance
ROHS Compliance
Note: The electronics package includes an installed battery which shall only be replaced at a GE Service center.
Replacement involves de-soldering battery contacts, which could lead to a breach of Functional Safety. Please
contact GE Service to get this battery replaced.

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A.3.4 Display Languages

English/Chinese/German/French/Italian/Japanese/Portuguese/Russian/Spanish/Swedish
Note: The meter will be set to the language requested by the customer before shipping.

A.3.5 Keypad
Film keypad, Six-button keypad, for full functionality operation

A.3.6 Inputs/Outputs
Standard: One analog output*, service (RS485) output, two digital outputs***, one gate input;
Option A: One analog output* with HART**, service (RS485) output, two digital outputs***, one gate input;
Option B: One analog output*, service (RS485) output, one Modbus(RS485) output, two digital outputs***,
one gate input;

*Analog output is NAMUR NE43 compliant

**HART is compliant with Protocol of Version 7
***Digital Outputs are programmable as either pulse, frequency, alarm, or control outputs. Digital outputs will be
configured into the output mode as requested by customer before shipping to customer.

A.3.7 Product Models

The AT600 ultrasonic flow meter is categorized to 2 series:
1. Models of AC meter: 85-264VAC, 50-60Hz, 10W, Class I
AT6-**-****-****-*-1-*-**-**-*-*, AT6KIT-*1, AT6KIT-*2, AT6KIT-*3 and AT6KIT-*7
2. Models of DC meter: 12-28VDC, 10W, Class I
AT6-**-****-****-*-2-*-**-**-*-*, AT6KIT-*4, AT6KIT-*5, AT6KIT-*6 and AT6KIT-*8
Note: * in the product model name is either a number from 0-9 or a letter from A-Z.

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Appendix B. Data Records

B.1 Service Record
Whenever any service procedure is performed on the AT600 flowmeter, the details of the service should be recorded in
this appendix. An accurate service history of the meter can prove very helpful in troubleshooting any future problems.

B.2 Data Entry

Record the complete and detailed service data for the AT600 in Table 186 below. Make additional copies of the table as
needed.

Table 186: Service Record

Date Description of Service Performed Performed

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B.3 Initial Settings

The values for the initial measurement settings immediately after initial installation of the meter and verification of
proper operation should be entered below.

Table 187: Initial Settings

Parameter Initial Value
Pipe OD
Pipe ID
Pipe Wall Thickness
Pipe Material
Pipe Sound speed
Lining Thickness
Lining Material
Transducer ID
Transducer Frequency
Transducer Wedge Type
Transducer Wedge Angle
Transducer Wedge SOS
Transducer TW
Traverses
Fluid Type
Fluid SOS
Fluid Minimum SOS
Fluid Maximum SOS
Fluid Temperature
Transducer Spacing

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B.4 Diagnostic Parameters

The values for the diagnostic parameters immediately after initial installation of the meter and verification of proper
operation should be entered below. These initial values can then be compared to current values to help diagnose any
future malfunction of the system.

Table 188: Diagnostic Parameters

Parameter Initial Value
Velocity
Actual Volumetric
Standardized Volumetric
Fwd. Batch Totals
Rev Batch Totals
Net Batch Totals
Batch Totalizer Time
Fwd. Inventory Totals
Rev Inventory Totals
Net Inventory Totals
Inventory Totalizer Time
Mass Flow
Sound Speed
Reynolds
Kfactor
Transit Time Up
Transit Time Dn
DeltaT
Up Signal Quality
Dn Signal Quality
Up Amp Disc
Dn Amp Disc
SNR Up
SNR Dn
ActiveTW Up
ActiveTW Dn
Gain Up
Gain Dn
Error Status
Reported Error
Up Peak
Down Peak
Peak % Up
Peak % Down

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Velocity Std. Volumetric Batch Total Sound speed Reynolds K Factor Diagnostic

Actual Volumetric Mass Inventory Total

Appendix C. Menu Maps

Forward Reverse
C.1 The Display Measurement Menu

Net Time(minutes)

Flow Parameters Signal Quality Signal Process System Status

Transit time Up Up Signal Quality Dn Signal Quality Active TWup Active TWdn Peak Up Peak Dn
usec unitless unitless usec usec unitless unitless

Figure 35: The Display Measurement Menu

Transit time Dn Up Amp Disc Dn Amp Disc Gainup Gaindn Peak pct Up Peak pct Dn
usec unitless unitless dB dB
Detla T SNR Dn SNR Up Error Status Report Error
nsec unitless unitless unitless(enum) unitless(enum)

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Display Note: Display either 1 variable, 2 variable2, or totalizer.
Appendix C. Menu Maps

Main Menu
C.2 The Main Menu

Display Format Program Program Review Keypad Lockout Language

Yes English ѝ᮷

1 Variable 2 Variables Totalizer Password
xxxx No Deutsch Français

Italiano ᰕᵜ䃎

Português ƴǗǕǕǎnjǍ

Española Svenska

User Preferences Inputs/Outputs Sensor Setup Calibration Advanced Factory

Figure 36: The Main Menu

Save Changes?

No Yes

Display

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Display Format Program Program Review Keypad Lockout Language

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Password

USER PREFERENCES INPUT/OUTPUT SENSOR SETUP CALIBRATION ADVANCED FACTORY

Setting Units Density Password Display

Meter Tag Density (Actual) Backlight

Label Density (Reference)

Off On
Syetem Date
Timeout
C.3 The Main Menu > User Preferences Menu

xxx seconds

Velocity Act Volumetric Std Volumetric Mass Totalizer Density Pipe Dimension Temperature Acceleration

Confirmation

Figure 37: The Main Menu > User Preferences Menu

No Yes

Units

Metric English

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Appendix C. Menu Maps

Display To enter the Input/Output menu, on this initial screen, hightlight the lock symbol and prHVV¤6HOHFW3rogram and prHVV¤
Then enter a passworG,QWKH8VHU3referHQFHPHQXVHOHFW6HWWLQJWKHQSress the right arrow kH\
Main Menu

Display Format 3rogram 3rogram Review Keypad Lockout Language

3assword
xxxx

8VHU3references Inputs/Outputs 6HQVRU6HWXS Calibration Advanced Factory

Analog Output A Digital Output X

0RGEXV6Hrvice 3ort
Analog Measurement
Band Rate Bits/3arity
Base Value Do B Do C
Alarm
Velocity ActVolumetric
Full Value 115200 8 even
Alarm 6tate OFF
6tGVolumetric Mass
Calibrate Alarm Type Address
Normal 3XOVH
C.4 The Main Menu > Inputs/Outputs Menu

4 mA 20 mA Inventory Total Batch Total

Low High 3XOVHValue 3XOVH7LPH Modbus 6top
Failsafe
6RXQG6SHHG Forward
3erFHQWDJHRI6FDOH Fault Measurement Error Handling
Alarm Value 1
Diagnostic Reverse THVW3XOVH 6top
Error Handling Measurement
Alarm Type Frequency
Hold Low Net Fwd Batch
Velocity
High Other 6tGVolumetric Rev Batch Measurement
Time
ActVolumetric Base Value
Net Batch Velocity ActVolumetric
Flow parameters 6HH Mass Full Value
Diagnostic Batch Total
6LJQDO4XDOLW\ 6Freen List 6tGVolumetric Mass
Inventory Total Full Frequency
for
3arameters

Figure 38: The Main Menu > Inputs/Outputs Menu

6\VtHP3rocess Batch Total Inventory Tool
Diagnostic 6RXQG6SHHG Test Frequency

6LJQDO6tatus 6RXQG6SHHG Diagnostics

6HH Flow 3arameters 6\Vtem 6tatus Error Handling
Diagnostic 6HH
6Freen List Hold Low Diagnostic Flow 3arameters 6LJQDO4XDOLW\
for 6LJQDO4XDOLW\ 6LJQDO3rocess
6Freen List
3arameters High Other for 6\Vtem 6tatus 6LJQDO3rocess
3arameters

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Then enter passworG,QWKH8VHU3reference menu, select Setting, then press the right arrow kH\WLPHV
Main Menu

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Display Format 3rogram 3rogram Review Keypad Lockout Language

3assword
xxxx

8VHU3references ,QSXWV2XWSXWV Sensor Setup Calibration Advanced Factory

Meter Setup 3LSH Transducer Traverse Fluid Type Fluid temperature Transducer Spacing
C.5 The Main Menu> Sensor Setup Menu

Zero Cutoff 3LSH2' Wall Thickness STD 1 Water Fluid temperature Spacing

3LSH,' 3LSH0Dterial 63(& 2 2WKHU

Lining Steel Frequency 3 Tracking Window

Lining Material ,ron Wedge Type 4

Lining Thickness Cu Wedge Angle 5 Yes No

Al :HGJH626 6 Minimum SNSD Fluid SNSD

Brass Tw Maximum SNSD

Figure 39: The Main Menu> Sensor Setup Menu

CuNi

Glass

3/6TC

2WKHU

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Display To enter the calibration menu, on this initial screen, hightlight the lock symbol and prHVV¤6HOHFW3rogram and prHVV¤
Then enter passworG,QWKH8VHU3referHQFHPHQXVHOHFW6HWWLQJWKHQSress the right arrow kH\WLPHV
Main Menu
Appendix C. Menu Maps

Display Format 3rogram 3rogram Review Keypad Lockout Language

3assword
xxxx

8VHU3references ,QSXWV2XWSXWV 6HQVRU6HWXS Calibration Advanced Factory

C.6 The Main Menu>Calibration Menu

Calibration Reynolds Correction

Kinematic Viscosity

Type 6tatic 3oints Table

Velocity 3oint #1

Reynolds 3oint #2

Figure 40: The Main Menu>Calibration Menu

3oint #3

3oint #4

3oint #5

3oint #6

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Then enter passworG,QWKH8VHU3referHQFHPHQXVHOHFW6HWWLQJWKHQSress the right arrow kH\WLPHV
Main Menu

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Display Format 3rogram 3rogram Review Keypad Lockout Language

3assword
xxxx

8VHU3references ,QSXWV2XWSXWV 6HQVRU6HWXS Calibration Advanced Factory

C.7 The Main Menu>Advanced Menu

Error Limits 6LJQDO6HWXS Error Log ,Qventory RHVHW,Qventory

Correlation 3eak Limit 'HOWD72IIVHW View Log ElectrRQLF61 ForwarG,QY

Acceleration Limit percentage 3eak Reset Error Log 6HQVRU61 ReverVH,QY

Velocity Low Limit Min 3eak 3ercentage Main Board 1HW,Qventory

Velocity High Limit Max 3eak 3ercentage ,Qventory Time

Figure 41: The Main Menu>Advanced Menu

Amp Disc Min All

Amp Disc Max

6LJQDO/RZOLPLW

6RXQGVSHHG/LPLW

Errors Allowed

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Appendix C. Menu Maps

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 Index

A Electronics Enclosure, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Alarm Measurement Type, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Enter / Exit Fixed Loop Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Alarm State, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Enter Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alarm Type, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Alarm Value, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Error Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Alarm, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Error Handling, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Analog Measurements, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Error Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Analog Output Menu, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Escape Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Analog Output, Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 F
Arrow Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fixture Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AT Transducers System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flow Error String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
AT600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flowcell Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fluid Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fluid Temperature, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
AT600 Mounting Installation Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fluid Type, Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
B Frequency Error Handling, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Frequency Measurement Type, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Base Value/Full Value/Frequency, Setting . . . . . . . . . 47 H
C HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 88
Clamp-on Fixture Device Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mounting onto Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Device Specific Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Clamp-on Fixture, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HART Additional Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
HART Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
D
Enter/Exit Fixed Loop Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Date of Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Login with Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Decimal Places
Logout and Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Programming for Totalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Logout without Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Read Alarm Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Device Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Read Analog Measurement Range Values . . . . . . 100
Device Specific Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Read Backlight Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Device Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Read Calibration Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Read Current User Access Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Digital Communications, Programming . . . . . . . . . . 52
Read Density Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Digital Output Menu, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Read Digital Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Digital Output, Disabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Read Error Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Read Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Read Flowmeter S/N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Display, Programming the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Read Flowmeter Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Document Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Read Fluid Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Down Arrow Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Read Frequency Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
E Read Loop Current Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . 101
E1 Low Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Index

Read Pipe Lining Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 K

Read Pipe Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Read Pipe Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Keypad Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Read Pulse Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
L
Read Reynolds KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Language, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Read Sensor Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Left Arrow Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Read Signal Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Login with password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Read Transducer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Logout and save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing . . . . . . . 123
Logout without saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Read Velocity KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Reset Flow Meter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 M
Reset to Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Main Menu
Sends new password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Set Analog Measurement Range Values . . . . . . . . 106 Measurement Type for Digital Output, Setting . . . . . . 44
Set Loop Current Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set Loop Current Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Set Loop Current Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Meter Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Set Loop Current Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 MODBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 79
Test Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Baud Rate, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Write Alarm Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Modbus
Write Calibration Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Address, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Write Density Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Modbus Bits/Parity, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Write Digital Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 MODBUS Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Write Display Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 MODBUS Stop Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Write Error Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Modbus/Service Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Write Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 O
Write Fluid Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
One or Two-Variable Screens, Changing . . . . . . . . . . 25
Write Pipe Lining Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
One- or Two-Variable Screens, Measurement Type . . 26
Write Pipe Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Write Pipe Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 P
Write Pulse Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113, 114 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Write Reynolds KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Pipe Lining, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Write Sensor Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Pipe Material, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 61
Write Transducer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Pipe OD/ID/Wall Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing . . . . . . . 130 Pipe Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Write Unit Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Pipe, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Write Velocity KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Program Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
HART Engineering Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Program Review Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pulse Error Handling, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
I
Pulse Output, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Information Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Pulse Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Pulse Value, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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R Special Transducer, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Read Alarm Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Starting or Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Read Analog Measurement Range Values . . . . . . . . 100 T
Read Backlight Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Test Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Read Calibration Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Test Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Read Current User Access Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Test Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Read Density Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read Digital Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Read Error Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Totalizer
Read Flowmeter S/N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Read Flowmeter Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Totalizer Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Read Fluid Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Totalizer Programming
Read Frequency Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Decimal Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Read Loop Current Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Totalizer Screens, Changing Measurement or Value . . 27
Read Pipe Lining Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Transducer Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Read Pipe Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Transducer Spacing, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Read Pipe Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Transducer System, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Read Pulse Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Transducer, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Read Reynolds KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Transit-Time Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read Sensor Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Traverses, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Read Signal Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Read the Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 U
Read Transducer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Units Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing . . . . . . . . . 123 Universal Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Read Velocity KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Up Arrow Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reset Flow Meter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 User Preferences
Reset to Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Right Arrow Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
S Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety Units Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Auxiliary Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
General Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii W
Personal Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix WEEE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Safety Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Sends new password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Write Alarm Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Sensor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Write Calibration Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Set Analog Measurement Range Values . . . . . . . . . 106 Write Density Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Set Loop Current Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Write Digital Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Set Loop Current Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Write Display Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Set Loop Current Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Write Error Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Set Loop Current Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Write Fluid Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Write Frequency Configuration

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Index

HART Commands
Write Frequency Configuration114, 115
Write Pipe Lining Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Write Pipe Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Write Pipe Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Write Pulse Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113, 114
Write Reynolds KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Write Sensor Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Write the Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Write Transducer Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing . . . . . . . . . 130
Write Unit Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Write Velocity KFactor Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Z
Zero Cutoff, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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GE Certification &
Measurement & Control Safety Statements

Certification & Safety Statements for GE Measurement & Control Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters
When installing this apparatus, the following requirements must be met:
• Field wiring shall be rated at least 10°C above 70°C.
• Connecting cables shall be mounted securely and protected from mechanical damage, pulling and twisting.
• Cable entries are ¾” NPT.
• Cable glands of an approved flameproof design are required. These must be installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Where the cable glands are provided by GE, the manufacturer’s instructions, as supplied, to GE, will be
included in the documentation.
• Unused cable entries must be sealed using a certified threaded plug.
• Modifications to the flameproof enclosure are not permitted.
• The apparatus should be de-energized before opening.
• Installation should comply with IEC/EN 60079-14.
• Equipment is of type flameproof “d” design and complies with: EN 60079-0:2009, EN 60079-1:2007,
EN 60529:1991 +A1:2000, IEC 60079-0:2011, IEC 60079-1:2007, IEC 60529:2001.
• The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared, electromagnetic ionizing, or
non-electrical dangers.
• The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the certification
documentation and the instruction manual.
• The product cannot be repaired by the user; it must be replaced by an equivalent certified product. Repairs should only
be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved repairer.
• Only trained, competent personnel may install, operate and maintain the equipment
• The product is an electrical apparatus and must be installed in the hazardous area in accordance with the
requirements of the EC Type Examination Certificate. The installation must be carried out in accordance with all the
appropriate international, national and local standard codes and practices and site regulations for flameproof
apparatus and in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual. Access to the circuitry must not be made
during operation.
Special Conditions for Safe Use: Consult the manufacturer if dimensional information on the flameproof joints is
necessary.
Markings: Markings shall appear on the product as shown below:

CL I, DIV. 1, GPS BCD; T6. GE INFRASTRUCTURE SENSING

FM
C US
APPROVED CL I, ZONE 1, AEx/Exd IIB + H2 1100 TECHNOLOGY PARK DR.
BILLERICA MA USA
II 2 G Ex d IIB + H2 T6 Gb IP66
IECEx FMG12.0012X
FM12ATEX0040X MODEL: XXXXXXX
S/N: XXXXXXXX
Tamb = -20°C to +60°C MFG DATE: MMXXYY
CABLE GLAND ENTRIES ARE 3/4" NPT
SUPPLY CONNECTION WIRING SHALL BE RATED VOLTAGE: XXX
1180 WATTS: XXX
AT LEAST 10°C ABOVE 70°C.
WARNING - DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED
AVERTISSEMENT - Ne pas ouvrir sous tension
WARNING - DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT
AVERTISSEMENT - Ne pas ouvrir une atmosphere eplosive gazeuse est presente

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