User Manual

PrimeProbe2 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................1
System Components.....................................................................................2
Compact.................................................................................................2
Remote...................................................................................................3
PrimeProbe2 Length Dimensions ..........................................................3
Technical Specifications........................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................................5
Turning On the Unit.....................................................................................6
Compact Version (units acquired since June 2008)..............................6
Compact Version (units acquired prior to June 2008)..........................6
Remote Version .....................................................................................6
Site Selection ...............................................................................................7
Installation and Operational Considerations................................................8
International Standard of Flow Measurement......................................10
Mechanical Considerations for Sensor Installation ...................................11
Plastic or AC Pipes (Fitting Gate Valve).............................................11
Steel Pipes (Fitting Gate Valve) ..........................................................11
Measuring the Internal Diameter of the Pipe.............................................12
Pipe Thickness Gauge..........................................................................12
Gauging Rod........................................................................................12
Installing the PrimeProbe2.........................................................................14
Installation Procedure ..........................................................................15
Grounding the Sensor and the Converter.............................................15
Flow Direction .....................................................................................16
Connecting the Converter to the Sensor ....................................................17
Pulse Output Characteristics................................................................18
Powering-up the PrimeProbe2 Sensor .................................................19
Menu Access System.................................................................................22
Factory Presets.....................................................................................22
QUICK START ...................................................................................23
Main Menu...........................................................................................23
Converter Functions...................................................................................31
Default Values .....................................................................................32
Entry Definitions................................................................................333
Chapter 3 Operation ........................................................................38
Software Setup...........................................................................................39