Chapter 3. Programming Site Data
36 Transport® Model PT878 Portable Liquid Flowmeter User’s Manual
3.4 Entering Pipe Lining Parameters (cont.)
1. The PT878 first prompts you to select the pipe lining material.
a. Press [ENTER] to open the drop-down list of lining materials.
b. Scroll to the appropriate material. If you do not see your lining
material on the list, select “Other.”
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.
Note: If your pipe lining is not on the drop-down list, consult the factory for
further information.
2. The menu now follows one of two paths:
• If you have selected a preprogrammed material, the PT878
automatically supplies the correct soundspeed, and you can proceed
to step 3.
• If you have selected “Other,” the meter prompts you to enter the
soundspeed. Use the numeric keys to type the desired soundspeed in
the text box, and press
[ENTER] to confirm the choice.
3. The meter now asks for the lining thickness. Use the numeric keys to
enter the desired value in the text box, and press
[ENTER] to confirm
your entry.
Pressing the [
T] key returns the meter to the Lining tab.
• To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press [F3] (OK). The
PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
• To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [F2] (Cancel)
or the
[ESC] key. The PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
• To scroll to other windows, press the [W] or [X] key. Your changes will
remain until you select OK or Cancel from one of the tabbed windows in
the Transducer/Pipe form.
