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Sensing & Inspection Technologies Moisture Monitor™ Series 3 Panametrics Hygrometer Programming Manual 910-110PC March 2008 The Moisture Monitor™ Series 3 Hygrometer is a GE Panametrics product. GE Panametrics has joined other GE high-technology sensing businesses under a new name—GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies.
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2. If GE instructs you to send your instrument to a service center, it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized repair station indicated in the shipping instructions.
March 2008 Introduction The GE Sensing Moisture Monitor MMS-3 is a one- or two-channel analyzer designed to measure dissolved moisture concentration in gases and non-aqueous liquids, and dissolved oxygen concentration in gases. A microprocessor-based instrument, the MMS-3 combines hardware and software to make various measurements. The user connects the needed inputs (moisture probes, pressure transmitters, oxygen cells, etc.) to the back panel of the electronics unit using the appropriate...
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March 2008 Electronics Unit (cont.) The front panel of the electronics unit contains a 2-line x 20 character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to show measurements, a 4 x 4 matrix keypad for entering data and operating the MMS-3, and four function keys.
The M Series and TF Series probes are very similar. Both probes use Probes GE aluminum oxide sensors to measure moisture, and thermistors to measure temperature (the thermistor is optional). The TF Series, however, has an optional built-in strain-gage-type pressure transducer.
March 2008 M Series and TF Moisture Probes (cont.) Figure 1-3: TF Series Probe Although the M and TF Series probes may be installed directly into the process line, they are usually inserted into a sample system. The sample system protects the probes and enables the user to easily remove the probes for calibrating, servicing, and cleaning.
0 to 25% oxygen. An ultra-low-range sensor that covers 0-500 ppb and is sensitive to less than 5 ppb is also available. The MMS-3 can also accept oxygen inputs from other GE Sensing oxygen sensors using the auxiliary inputs. If your application has a high concentration of acid-forming components, GE Sensing supplies a STAB-EL option for the Delta F Cell.
The M and TF Series Probes are connected to the analyzer with a Probes special GE Sensing shielded cable. Probes can be located up to 600 m (2000 ft) from the MMS-3 (consult GE Sensing for distances up to 1,200 m). To measure pressure with a TF Probe, the maximum cable length is approximately 152 m (500 ft).
March 2008 User Program The MMS-3 has a user program that is accessed and controlled by its keypad and the four function keys. The user program enables the user to enter the necessary probe data, set up the LCD screen, and control the operational features of the MMS-3.
March 2008 Startup Procedure Sensor configuration and system calibration data for your MMS-3 are entered at the factory. After you unpack the unit, use the sections that follow to verify that your system is working properly and set up the screen to display the desired measurements.
March 2008 Using the Keypad and Use the following sections to become familiar with the key functions Passcode and discover the passcode number you will need to access the user program. Key Functions The function keys to the right of the keypad are used in the following manner: •...
March 2008 Displaying The MMS-3 begins displaying measurements immediately after Measurements power-up. It provides two lines in order to display measurements. You may select the measurement mode for each line as described in the procedure below. Since the display has a limited amount of space, the MMS-3 uses abbreviations to represent the displayed measurement mode and units as shown in Table 2-3 on page 2-5.
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March 2008 Displaying Table 2-1: Measurement Modes Measurements (cont.) Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure AUX1 Auxiliary 1 AUX2 Auxiliary 2 USER* User Function VREF Volt Reference Signal Ground *User functions are available only through PanaView software. For more information, refer to Chapter 4. When selecting a measurement mode, please remember that some measurement modes require multiple inputs.
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March 2008 Table 2-3: Measurement Modes and Units for the MMS-3 Selected Displayed Displayed Meas. Mode Description of Units Meas. Mode Units %= Percent Oxygen default = Parts Per Million by volume PPMv = Parts Per Billion by volume PPBv Oxygen µA = Microamps (Diagnostic Mode) µA...
March 2008 Setting the Backlight The MMS-3 has a backlight timer which is provided with battery- Timer powered units to preserve battery power and prolong the life of the LCD. [PROG] Press the key to enter the user program. Enter Passcode: XXXX Enter the passcode Note: If you have already entered the user program, refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate to the...
March 2008 Viewing or Setting the Use the steps below to view or set the clock and calendar. Clock and Calendar [PROG] Press the key to enter the user program. Enter Passcode: XXXX Enter the passcode Note: If you have already entered the user program, refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate to the CLOCK Menu.
March 2008 Accessing System If you need to confirm the system information on your particular Information MMS-3 unit, the user program includes a menu, SysInfo, that supplies the serial number, run time and boot device for your meter. Press the [PROG] key to enter the user program. Enter Passcode: XXXX Enter the passcode Note: If you have already entered the user program, refer to the...
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March 2008 Accessing System You may now do one of the following: Information (cont.) • Refer to another section and perform a different procedure. Refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate through the user program. •...
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Your passcode is 2719. Please remove this page and put it in a safe place for future reference.
March 2008 Introduction Now that the MMS-3 is running and the screen is set up, you may want to use the other operational features included in this chapter (see the previous page for the list and locations of those features). Setting Up the Alarms The MMS-3 can be equipped with an optional high and low alarm relay for each channel.
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March 2008 Setting Up the Alarms Table 3-1: Measurement Modes (cont.) Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure Aux 1 Auxiliary 1 Aux 2 Auxiliary 2 User* User Function Vref Volt Reference Signal Ground *User functions are available only through PanaView software (see Programming User Functions in Chapter 4).
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March 2008 Setting Up the Alarms The deadband allows users to set a programmable range of (normally small) values beyond the setpoint, so that the MMS-3 will not trigger (cont.) an alarm unless the measured value goes outside the deadband range. On a High (Above) alarm, the alarm will trip if the measurement is greater than or equal to the setpoint.
March 2008 Setting Up the Recorders The MMS-3 has two recorder outputs (A and B) for each channel. IMPORTANT: Switch Blocks must be set to the appropriate positions for output ranges (see Setting the Switch Blocks in Chapter 1 of the Service Manual). [PROG] Press the key to enter the user program.
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March 2008 Setting Up Recorders Table 3-2: Measurement Modes (cont.) Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure Aux 1 Auxiliary 1 Aux 2 Auxiliary 2 User* User Function Vref Volt Reference Signal Ground *User functions are available only through PanaView software (see Programming User Functions in Chapter 4).
March 2008 Setting Up the The MMS-3 can transmit measurements and logged data to a serial Communications Port printer or personal computer using the RS232 communications port. You can select the baud rate, report format and interval as described below. Other serial port settings are set and cannot be changed: •...
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March 2008 Setting Up the If you selected FORMAT: Communications Port (cont.) Refer to page 3-23 for a sample output and description of report data. Format Menu Use the arrow keys to select the desired report format (PRINTER, [PRINTER] PANALINK MODBUS PANALINK or MODBUS) and [YES] press...
March 2008 Setting Up Modbus The MMS-3 can transmit stored data and displayed readings to a Communications remote ANSI terminal or a personal computer by using an external RS232-to-RS485 converter. Any MMS-3 with software version MMS3.STD.003.J and above has been modified to report fundamental hygrometry data using MODBUS.
March 2008 MODBUS Register Map Addresses are tabulated in Table 3-3 below in hexadecimal notation. Register numbers, in decimal, are equal to the address plus one. Use the most-significant word (MSW) as the register number for measurement values, which are IEEE 754 floating-point representations (32-bits) transmitted using a pair of 16-bit registers.
The MMS-3 automatically calibrates itself (Auto-Cal) at user- Calibration selectable intervals. Auto-Cal compensates for any drift in the electronics. GE Sensing recommends setting the Auto-Cal interval to eight hours (480 minutes). Set a smaller interval to Auto-Cal more frequently if the MMS-3 is exposed to extreme temperatures or weather conditions.
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March 2008 Using Automatic If you set the 90 minute Auto-Cal interval at 6:10 p.m., the next Calibration (cont.) Auto-Cal will occur at 7:30 p.m. (excluding the Auto-Cal performed when first leaving the Autocal Menu). If you enter a time interval that is not evenly divisible into 1440 minutes (1 day), the MMS-3 rounds up to the next acceptable interval.
March 2008 Checking the Battery If your MMS-3 has the battery pack, you should periodically monitor Status the amount of charge the battery has left, as described below. [PROG] Disconnect the AC power. Press the key to enter the user program.
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March 2008 Checking the Battery When the battery voltage reads: Status (cont.) • 12.0 Volts - the battery is fully charged and will supply approximately 480 minutes (8 hours) of power. 11.4 Volts - the MMS-3 displays the low battery message (refer to •...
March 2008 Setting Up the Data The MMS-3 has a data logging feature that enables you to internally Logger store and view data. Data is logged at user-selected time intervals and is stored in the unit’s SRAM memory or in an optional PCMCIA card. You may choose up to twelve (12) parameters to log at a time.
March 2008 Storing Logged Data Data Logging Use the arrow keys to select STORAGE and press [YES] [STORAGE] SETUP Use the arrow keys to select A Select Storage (for internal storage) or B (for a [YES] PCMCIA card) and press # Bytes Free: 65269 Two displays briefly appear # Bytes Used: 839...
March 2008 Setting up a Log Data Logging Use the arrow keys to select SETUP and press [YES] [SETUP] VIEW [YES] Create New Log? Press to create a new log, or [NO] to return to the previous Press YES or NO screen.
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March 2008 Setting up a Log (cont.) Sel. DATA LOG Mode Use the arrow keys to move to the desired measurement mode Aux1 [YES] and press . See Table 3-5 below for a list of available measurement modes Table 3-5: Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode Oxygen...
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March 2008 Setting up a Log (cont.) You may now do one of the following: • Indicate how to store logged data, as described in Storing Logged Data on page 3-17. • View logged data or the status of the log as described in Viewing Logged Data and Status on page 3-21.
March 2008 Viewing Logged Data and Status Data Logging Use the arrow keys to select VIEW and press [YES] SETUP [VIEW] View Data Log Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to one of the selections [STATUS] DATA [YES] and press If you selected STATUS: Storage: Internal...
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March 2008 Viewing Logged Data and You may now do one of the following: Status (cont.) • Indicate how to store logged data, as described in Storing Logged Data on page 3-17. • Set up another log as described in Setting up a Log on page 3-18. •...
March 2008 Description of a Sample Figure 3-1 below shows a typical data record. Each record displays: Output message ID, date, time, channel, mode/unit, data, and carriage return. Message ID Channel Mode/Unit Date Time Data *D 06/1/97 11:50:07 1:DP/C=18.0 1:T/C=35.9<CR/LF> Carriage Return Figure 3-1: Record Sample...
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Pounds of water per million standard cubic feet of natural gas. H/NPMv XXX.XXX Parts per million of water by volume in natural gas. H/MH X.XXXX GE Sensing moisture calibration unit for M and TF Series probes. H/VDC ±X.XXXX Moisture circuit voltage in volts DC. Temperature ±XXX.X Temperature in degrees Celsius.
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March 2008 Table 3-6: Print-Out Symbols and Abbreviations (cont.) Number Mode/Unit Format Measurement Mode Auxiliary Inputs X1/VDC ±X.XXXX Auxiliary input #1 in volts. X1/mA ±XX.XXX Auxiliary input #1 in milliamperes. ±XX.XXXX Auxiliary input #1 in user-defined units. X2/VDC ±X.XXXX Auxiliary input #2 in volts. X2/mA ±XX.XXX Auxiliary input #2 in milliamperes.
March 2008 Entering System A system constant is a fixed value for moisture (Kh), temperature Constants (Kt), or pressure (Kp) entered into the MMS-3 instead of using a “live” input. For example, if the process runs at a steady pressure, that pressure is entered into the MMS-3 memory rather than using a pressure transmitter.
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March 2008 Entering System Table 3-7: Measurement Modes Constants (cont.) Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure AUX1* Auxiliary 1 AUX2* Auxiliary 2 CNST-PPMV PPMv Multiplication Factor *System constants are not available for these measurement modes. System Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to CONSTANT and press CURVES [CONSTANT]...
Constant per million by weight (ppm ) in non-aqueous liquids. If the saturation constant of the process is unknown, contact GE Sensing. (Saturation constants are necessary for ppm in Henry’s Law type liquids only. See Appendix A of the Service Manual.) To enter a saturation constant, the user must enter 1 to 6 data points to represent a curve of Cs (saturation constant) versus temperature.
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March 2008 Entering a Saturation Repeat the last three steps to enter all the information for each data Constant (cont.) point (maximum of six points). Enter the next data point number you want to enter over the present data point number and press the right arrow key.
March 2008 Using Computer Computer Enhanced Response uses a dynamic moisture calibration Enhanced Response technique to extrapolate the moisture level to the end point when making measurements in abrupt “dry down” conditions. The system response time depends on the relative change in dew point. For a change from ambient moisture levels to trace levels, the unit can respond in three to five minutes.
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March 2008 Using Computer Enhanced Response Enhanced Response Use the arrow keys to move the (cont.) [YES] brackets to the desired selection and press [YES]. key and wait for the MMS-3 to begin displaying [RUN] Press the measurements. Abruptly expose the sensor to dry gas. IMPORTANT: You must enable Computer Enhanced Response before you expose the sensor to dry gas.
March 2008 Setting Error Processing The MMS-3 provides Error Processing that enables you to specify how the recorders and alarms will respond to low and high range errors. Low and high range errors occur when an input signal that is within the capacity of the analyzer exceeds the calibration range of the probe.
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March 2008 Setting Error Processing (cont.) Measurement Mode You must now select the type of measurement the probe is Aux1 capable of taking. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired measurement mode and press [YES]. See Table 3-8 below for a list of available measurement modes.
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March 2008 Setting Error Processing If you selected one of the RECORDERS: (cont.) Sel. ERR RCD Resp Use the arrow keys to select how the recorder will respond to a IGNORE [HIGH] range error (ignore, go high, or [YES]. go low) and press To continue setting error processing, refer back to the “Selecting Error Response”...
March 2008 Reconfiguring a Channel If you decide to connect a different type of sensor to one of the for a New Sensor channels of your unit, you must reconfigure that channel. For example, if you are using a moisture probe on channel 1 and later decide to connect an oxygen cell, you must “tell”...
March 2008 Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor (cont.) System Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to CONFIG and press [CONFIG] [YES]. Sel. HYGRO sensor Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to the desired selection [Mxx] [YES].
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March 2008 Table 3-10: Measurement Modes, Required Inputs and Configuration Information (see page 3-35) To measure: Use these inputs: Provided by: Also configure the channel for: TF Probe TF (H, T, & P) M Series Probe w/ temp. option Mxx (H) and Kt (T) Temperature and moisture M Series Probe &...
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March 2008 Reconfiguring a Channel Table 3-11: Probe Types and Configurations for a New Sensor (cont.) Probe Type Configurations Oxygen % (Percent) ppmv (Parts per Million by Volume) TF (Three-Function Probe) Hygrometry Mxx (M Series Probe) Kh (Constant Dew Point) TF (Three-Function Probe) Temperature Mxx (M-Series)
The MMS-3 needs calibration data for each moisture, oxygen and Data for New Probes/ pressure sensor, as well as each auxiliary input. GE Sensing supplies Sensors each probe with a Calibration Data Sheet, which is a list of 1 to 16 data points the electronics needs to interpret raw data from the probe.
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March 2008 Entering Calibration Table 3-12: Measurement Modes Data for New Probes/ Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode Sensors (cont.) Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure AUX1 Auxiliary 1 AUX2 Auxiliary 2 CONSTANT-PPMV PPMv Multiplication Factor System Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to CURVES and press [CURVES] CONSTANT...
March 2008 Entering Moisture Curve Data MH Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to S/N and press [YES]. [S/N] #PTS CURVE Probe Serial # Enter the serial number and press [YES] H: 123456 . The probe serial number is engraved on the probe mount.
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March 2008 Entering Moisture Curve Data (cont.) DP/°C Enter the corresponding dew [YES] +20.0 0.0000 point. Press and press the right arrow key. Enter the corresponding MH DP/°C [YES] +20.0 1.046 value. Press and press the right arrow key. Repeat the last three steps to finish entering all the information for each data point.
March 2008 Entering Oxygen Curve Data O2 Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to S/N and press [YES] [S/N] CURVE BkGd Probe Serial # Enter the serial number and press [YES] O2: 123456 . Refer to the Calibration Data sheet for the serial number.
Entering Pressure Curve Data Pressure Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to S/N and press [YES] [S/N] CURVE Probe Serial # Enter the serial number and press [YES]. [NO] P: 123456 Then press to return to the Curve Menu.
March 2008 Entering Auxiliary Input Curve Data Aux Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to AUX1 (or AUX2), [S/N] #PTS CURVE depending on where the sensor is [YES]. connected, and press Note: S/N is not available in this menu. Aux Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to #PTS and press...
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March 2008 Entering Auxiliary Input You may now do one of the following: Curve Data (cont.) • Enter data for a different channel or type of sensor by pressing the [NO] key until you reach the Programming Menu, and then refer to Entering Calibration Data for New Probes/Sensors on page 3-39.
March 2008 Loading New Software At some point, a new version of the MMS-3 operating software may be released. To update your system, use the following guidelines: 1. Record all of the setup, configuration, calibration and reference information from the MMS-3, and transfer required logs to a PC. IMPORTANT: All of the settings will be lost when the code is updated.
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March 2008 PROG Enter passcode Refer to Figure 3-3 SYSTEM AUTOCAL USER LOGGER Enter the autocal interval in hours and minutes. Limit: 24 hrs. Mode STOP STORAGE SETUP VIEW Create Log STATUS DATA Sat. Constant Curve Records: X Log Started at: # Bytes Used: XX MM/DD/YY HH:MM Records: X...
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March 2008 PROG Enter passcode Refer to Figure 3-2 TEST CONTRAST PORT ALARMS SysInfo Enter the backlight interval in hours and minutes. INCR DECR BAUD FORMAT Measurement Mode Rcd Range Measurement Units SHOW Printer Interval Node ID Node ID Above Below 0-2V Setpoint...
March 2008 Introduction The optional PanaView™ software package enables you to remotely change the programming of the MMS-3. In addition to displaying meter measurements on your PC, you can vary the modes and display units on individual channels, and add, change or delete user equations and user tables.
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March 2008 Changing Measurement To change meter programming: Modes and Units (cont.) 1. Click on the window to be changed. The selected window turns red. 2. Click on the desired meter on the network tree on the left of the programming window.
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March 2008 Changing Measurement Figure 4-2 below shows a typical change on the PC screen from Modes and Units (cont.) O2/ppm (shown in Figure 4-1 on page 4-2) to PSIg. Note: For an explanation of unit abbreviations, see the Measurement Modes and Units table in Chapter 2. 3.
March 2008 Changing Alarm Settings PanaView enables you to set or change alarm settings for the MMS-3. You can determine which sensor and unit serve as the alarm, the trip and deadband values, and the alarm’s reaction to errors. 1. From the “New Meter Browser” option, pull down the desired meter, and click on the desired channel.
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March 2008 Changing Alarm Settings 5. To determine the alarm values, enter the Trip and Deadband (cont.) values in the designated text boxes on the window. (For a definition of the Deadband value, see Setting Up the Alarms in Chapter 3.) 6.
March 2008 Changing Recorder You may also change the settings of a recorder attached to the Settings MMS-3: the input type, zero and span values, and how it performs error handling. Setting Recorder Values 1. From the “New Meter Browser” option, click on the desired meter and channel.
March 2008 Testing Recorder Outputs 1. To test the recorder outputs, click on the [Test] button shown in the “Recorder Properties” window (Figure 4-4 on page 4-6). A message appears: “This will suspend Recorder #[X] on Channel [OK] [X]. Are you sure you want to test this recorder?” Click on continue.
March 2008 Programming Error 1. To program the MMS-3 for error handling, click on the “Errors” Handling tab.The screen appears similar to Figure 4-6 below. 2. Enter the desired values for the low and high error settings in the appropriate text boxes. 3.
March 2008 Programming User User functions enable operators to program up to four desired Functions equations on each channel, or to use any measured parameter to calculate a different parameter. PanaView allows users to program or change user functions and related tables through the PC. To program a user function: 1.
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March 2008 Programming User 5. To select the desired operation or table, click on the appropriate Functions (cont.) button. (See Entering User Tables on page 4-11 for information on entering data for user tables.) Use the cursor in the equation text window to position values correctly, or to erase incorrect values or operations.
March 2008 Entering User Tables To support user functions, the MMS-3 can hold up to five tables (designated as A through E) of non-linear or empirical data. Users can enter up to 16 X-Y pairs in each table. A user function can supply an X value with Tbl().
March 2008 Entering Saturation To enter a saturation constant, you must enter 1 to 6 data points to Constants represent a curve of Cs (saturation constant) versus temperature. (For more information, see Entering a Saturation Constant in Chapter 3.) PanaView enables you to enter a saturation constant curve for each channel.
March 2008 Checking the Battery and If your MMS-3 has the battery option, you can use PanaView to check Backlight on the battery status and backlight settings. To check on the battery from PanaView: 1. From the “New Meter Browser” option, click on the desired communications port and meter.
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March 2008 Index Alarms, Setting Up..... 3-1 M Series Probe Arrow Keys, Functions ....2-2 Cables .
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March 2008 Index (cont.) PanaView Sample Output, Symbols and Abbreviations 3-24 Capabilities ......4-1 Saturation Constants ....4-12 Changing Measurement Modes .
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Billerica, MA 01821-4111 U.S.A. as the manufacturer, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer to which this document relates, in accordance with the provisions of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Annex II, meets the following specifications: II 1 G EEx ia IIC (-20°C to +50°C)
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Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standards: • EN 50014:1997+A1+A2:1999 • EN 50020:1994 •...
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Ireland déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que les Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer rélatif á cette déclaration, sont en conformité avec les documents suivants: • EN 50014:1997+A1+A2:1999 • EN 50020:1994 •...
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Shannon, County Clare Ireland erklären, in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß die Produkte Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer folgende Normen erfüllen: • EN 50014:1997+A1+A2:1999 • EN 50020:1994 • II (1) G [EEx ia] IIC...
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