TransPort PT900

Portable ultrasonic flow meterfor liquids
Quick-start guide
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Contents
1.0

Registration�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12.0

Getting Help������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13.0

Safety Information�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24.0

Unpacking the PT900 System������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4

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Charging the PT900 Transmitter and Tablet��������������������������������������������������������������� 6

6.0 Installing the PT900 Tablet APP���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
7.0

Mounting the PT900 Transmitter������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 98.0

Pairing the Tablet and Transmitter������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 99.0

Initial Programming����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1210.0 Installing the Transducers�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23
11.0 Taking Measurements�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24

1.0

Registration

2.0

Getting help

Thank you for purchasing a TransPort® PT900 from Panametrics.
Please register your product at https://info.bakerhughesds.com/NewProduct-Registration-LP.html for product support such as the latest
software/firmware upgrades, product information and special promotions.

This Quick-Start Guide is intended to provided an overview of the basic
steps needed to get your PT900 System up and running quickly. For moredetailed guidance on any of the steps discussed here or how to use theadvanced features and functions available with the PT900, the following
resources are available:• Full PT900 User’s Manual• PT900 Android APP Online Help
• Panametrics Website• Panametrics Representatives

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3.0

Safety information

3.1

Safety issues

The PT900 system must be installed and operated in accordance with theinformation in this section.

WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure all local, county,
state and national codes, regulations, rules and laws related tosafety and safe operating conditions are met for each
installation.
WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure the power,
analog and digital cables meet the published cablespecifications (see your User’s Manual).

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3.2

Installation requirements
WARNING!
The PT900 flow transmitter can measure the flow rate of many
fluids, some of which are potentially hazardous. The use ofproper safety practices must be emphasized.
WARNING!
Be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes andregulations for installing electrical equipment and working withhazardous 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 PT900 cables
must meet the published specifications (see the User’sManual).
CAUTION!
For CE compliance, the PT900 is classified as a batterypowered device, and it is not to be operated with the AC power
adapter connected. To comply with CE certification, unplug theAC power adapter before operating the PT900.

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Unpacking the PT900 system

Before removing the PT900 system from its carrying case (see the optional
hard shell carrying case in Figure 1 on page 5), inspect the contents of thecase carefully. Before discarding any of the packing materials, account for
all components and documentation listed on the packing slip. If anything is
missing or damaged, contact Panametrics Customer Care immediately forassistance.
Because the PT900 system may be ordered in many different configurations,the following packing list is shown only as a typical example:
1.

Transducers (2)2.

Clamping Fixture

3. Transducer Cables
4. Transmitter
5. Tablet
6. Tablet Power Cord
7.

SD Card

8. Case
9. PT900 Power Supply
10. OD Tape
11. Couplant
12. PT900 Mounting Strap w/Magnet
13. Temperature Transmitter
14. Thickness Gauge
15. Documentation
In addition to the standard components, the following optional components
are available for use with the PT900 system:•Energy kit with an RTD module and an RTD cable for connection to thePT900 transmitter•

An AIO cable with cabling box•

A DIO cable with cabling box•

A battery charger•

A transducer extension cable up to 100 ft long•

A 48” chain for the clamp-on fixture

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Unpacking the PT900 system (cont.)

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Figure 1: PT900 System in Hard Carrier Case

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5.0 	Charging the PT900 transmitterand tablet

Before proceeding, make sure that both the PT900 Transmitter and theTablet are fully charged. The AC power adapter is shipped in the carry case.
If either the transmitter or the tablet cannot be powered On after charging,
contact your Panametrics representative for assistance.
To charge the transmitter, use the AC power adapter provided. Charging
will occur whether the PT900 is On or Off, and the battery LEDs indicate
the battery charging status. Charging a fully-depleted battery pack to fullcharge may take up to 3 hours.

6.0

Installing the PT900 tablet app

6.1

Obtaining the PT900 android app

This section describes how to install the PT900 APP on your Android tablet.

Obtain the PT900 APP from one of the following locations:• Google Play Store (free download):	Set up a free account in Google Play Store. Search for the TransPort
PT900 APP and install it on your tablet.
• QR Code or Panametrics Website (free download):	Either Scan the QR Code in Figure 2 below or download the latest
version of the APP directly from the Panametrics website at thefollowing URL: https://www.bakerhughesds.com/panametrics/
portable-flow-meters

Figure 2: QR Code• The SD card supplied with your PT900 system:	Plug the SD card directly into your tablet, and select the APK filefrom the SD folder.
Note: Check the Panametrics website for the latest version.
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Installing the app on the tablet

To install the APP, complete the following steps:

1. Open the “My Files” folder on the tablet screen (see Figure 3 below) andselect the APP from the SD folder.

Figure 3: The “My Files” Folder

2. If the APP is from an SD card or the Panametrics website, enable thesecurity option in the tablet’s settings (see Figure 4 below) to allow theinstallation of software from “Unknown sources” for this installation only.

Figure 4: Security Settings

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Installing the app on the tablet (cont.)

3. Click on the APK file, and the Android operating system will verify thechecksum and signature for the file. Depending on whether this is an
initial installation or an update installation, you will see a screen similar
to Figure 5 below. Click “Install” to begin the installation.

Figure 5: Initial Installation Screen

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Mounting the PT900 transmitter

The PT900 portable transmitter is housed in a durable rubberized enclosure
suitable for indoor or outdoor use. It can be placed in the optional hard shell
carrier case, mounted on the pipe with the soft strap or mounted on thepipe with the magnet clamp (see Figure 6 below).
Note: The pipe temperature must be between -20°C and about +40°C tosafely use the soft strap or magnetic clamp for mounting the transmitter.
Soft Strap		

Magnetic Clamp

Hard Carrier Case

Figure 6: PT900 Transmitter Mounting Options

8.0

Pairing the tablet and transmitter

To pair the tablet and the transmitter via the wireless Bluetooth connection:
1. Make sure the Tablet is turned On, the PT900 APP is installed, and thebattery is fully charged.
2. Make sure the Transmitter battery pack is fully charged, and turn theTransmitter On by pressing and holding the Pwr button for more than
three seconds. The Green Power LED will indicate that the power is On.
3. After the APP finishes loading, the default Transmitter list is displayed.
During initial installation, this list is empty. To connect to a new PT900
transmitter, click SCAN (see the red arrow in Figure 7 on page 10) and theAPP will search for all available transmitters via Bluetooth.
4. After the scan has been completed, any new transmitters which were
found are listed in the AVAILABLE DEVICES section of the tablet screen(see the red arrow in Figure 7 on page 10). Click on your transmitter topair it with the tablet.

98.0 	Pairing the tablet and the transmitter(cont.)
IMPORTANT
Although Bluetooth is installed in many devices, the PT900 APP is designed
to filter out all devices except those with names of the form PT900Mxxxxxxxx.

Click HereFigure 7: Available Devices List

Note: In the above step, your PT900 transmitter is identified by the serial
number on its label (see Figure 8 below).

Figure 8: Transmitter Serial Number
108.0 	Pairing the tablet and the transmitter(cont.)

5. 	During the pairing process, PT900 security features require the user toconfirm the pairing (see Figure 9 below). When the Bluetooth pairing
request appears on the tablet, a random passkey will be generated. You
may ignore the random passkey and click OK to continue. Then, confirm
that the blue LED on the transmitter is flashing and click the transmitter
power button.
IMPORTANTThe pairing is completed only after it is confirmed at both the tablet andthe transmitter. Otherwise, the pairing will fail.
3. Click Button

1. Click Here

2. Blue Flashing LED

Figure 9: Confirm Pairing

6. 	Click the BACK button (shown at right) on the Android tablet toreturn to the PT900 APP. Then, select your PT900 transmitter in
the TRANSMITTERS PAIRED list and click NEXT to open the Main
Menu.

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Initial programming

9.1

Selecting the app language

When opening the Tablet APP for the first time, the screen in Figure 10 below
is shown. Select the desired language for the APP and click OK.

Figure 10: APP Language Options

9.2

Accepting the license agreement

The PT900 License Agreement screen (see Figure 11 below) is shown next.
Read the agreement carefully and then click AGREE to continue with the APP
installation or click CANCEL to stop the APP installation.

Figure 11: PT900 License Agreement

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Registering the PT900

At the Registration screen (see Figure 12 below), click OK to register yourPT900 or click CANCEL to skip the registration.
Note: If you skip the registration, the screen will popup as a reminder the first
five times you launch the APP and then it will never appear again.

Figure 12: PT900 Registration

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9.4

The app main menu

Note: As an alternative to the Main Menu described below, you may use theSlide Menu shown on the next page.
The main menu screen shown in Figure 13 below is the starting point for all
PT900 programming steps. At a minimum, to get your PT900 system up andrunning to begin taking measurements, program the following menus:• “Selecting the Units of Measurement” on page 16• “Activating Channel 1” on page 17• “Programming the PIPE Menu” on page 18• “Programming the FLUID Menu” on page 19• “Programming the TRANSDUCERS Menu” on page 20• “Programming the PLACEMENT Menu” on page 21

Figure 13: The APP Main Menu

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The app slide menu

As an alternative to the Main Menu discussed in the previous section, you
may use the Slide Menu shown in Figure 14 below.

Click HereSwipe from left edge to right

Figure 14: APP Slide Menu Screen

To access the Slide Menu, either click theicon in the top left corner ofthe screen or swipe across the screen from the left edge to the right. Theavailable options in the APP Slide Menu are:
• PROGRAM, which is used for selecting and configuring a channel.
• MEASURE, which is used for viewing real time measurements, error reports
and diagnostics information.
• LOGS, which is used for setting up log files and managing logs stored in
the PT900 transmitter.
• HELP, which is used for accessing detailed information and instructions foryour PT900 system.

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Selecting the units of measurement

Click the Units of Measurement button in Figure 13 on page 14 to open theUNIT OPTIONS menu shown in Figure 15 below. This menu allows the user toselect the measurement units displayed by the PT900 in all of its display
screens.
Note: Because the choice of Metric or English units is reflected in all othermenu screens, this menu should be programmed first.

Figure 15: The Units of Measurement Menu

169.6 	Selecting the units of measurement(cont.)

To program the Units of Measurement options, complete the following steps:
1. Move the slide switch at the top of the menu to either Metric or English toselect the desired PT900 global measurement units system.
2. Based on your selection above, the units for all of the PT900
measurement parameters will be automatically populated with default
units.
a.	Some of the parameters have only one units of measure choice
available. The text boxes for these parameters are grayed out, and thedefault units cannot be changed.
b.	Some of the parameters have multiple units of measure choices
available. The text boxes for these parameters are active, and thedefault units can be changed by opening the drop-down list andselecting the desired units.
3. After you have completed your programming, click the OK button to saveyour choices or click the CANCEL button to discard the changes.

9.7

Activating Channel 1

Click the Setup Channel 1 button in Figure 13 on page 14 to open the Channel
1 menu shown in Figure 16 on page 18. At the top of the menu, slide thetoggle switch to change the channel status from Off to On.

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Programming the PIPE menu

Use the PIPE menu (see Figure 16 below) to specify all pipe parameters, toensure accurate flow rate measurements. For each of the menu options,select an option from the drop-down list or enter the appropriate value foryour site.
Note: Refer to your user’s manual for detailed instructions on each option.

Figure 16: Channel 1 - PIPE Menu

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Programming the FLUID menu

Use the FLUID menu (see Figure 17 below) to specify all fluid parameters, toensure accurate flow rate measurements. For each of the menu options,select an option from the drop-down list or enter the appropriate value foryour site.
Note: Refer to your user’s manual for detailed instructions on each option.

Figure 17: Channel 1 - FLUID Menu

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9.10 Programming the TRANSDUCERS menu

Use the TRANSDUCERS menu (see Figure 18 below) to specify all transducer
parameters, to ensure accurate flow rate measurements. For each of themenu and sub-menu options, select an option from the drop-down list orenter the appropriate value for your site.
Note: Refer to your user’s manual for detailed instructions on each option.

Figure 18: Channel 1 - TRANSDUCER Menu

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9.11 Programming the PLACEMENT menu

The PLACEMENT menu allows the user to configure the mounting methodof the transducers, based on the programmed information in theTRANSDUCERS menu (see “Programming the TRANSDUCERS Menu” on page20).

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Viewing the traverse configuration

For CLAMP-ON transducers, one of the six possible TRAVERSE configurations
shown in Figure 19 below is displayed, as appropriate for your programmedtransducer information. Typically, a two-traverse installation is used.

Figure 19: Clamp-On Traverse Configurations

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9.11.2 Viewing the transducer spacing
The TRANSDUCER SPACING screen (see Figure 20 below) shows the value
calculated by the PT900 for the correct distance between the upstream anddownstream transducers, based on your programmed data. This value isused when installing your transducer clamping fixture on the pipe.

Figure 20: Transducer Spacing Value22

10.0 Installing the transducers

To install the Transducers, complete the following steps:
1.

Select a clamp-on fixture mounting location on the pipeline whichmeets the following requirements:•	A straight pipe run of at least 10 nominal pipe diameters (with nofittings or bends) before the upstream transducer•	A straight pipe run of at least 5 nominal pipe diameters (with nofittings or bends) after the downstream transducer•	A clearance of at least 6” from the outer edge of each end piece tothe nearest joint, welding or flange in the pipeline

2. Mount the Clamp-On Fixture on the pipe (not provided) in the selected
location, and set the Transducer Spacing to the value calculated by theAPP (see Figure 20 on page 22).
3. Mount the transducers into the clamp-on fixture.
4. Connect the transducers to the transmitter with the cables provided.
For reference, a completed PT900 installation is shown in Figure 21 below.
PT900TransmitterSoftStrapTransducer Chain Pair of CRR PT900
Cable(x2) Transducers Fixture

Pipe (NotProvided)

Flow Direction

Spacing

Important: Transducers shownon top of pipe for clarity only.
Always mount on side of pipe!
Figure 21: Completed Example Installation

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11.0 Taking measurements
11.1 	Setting up the measurements fordisplay

The PT900 APP can display up to 10 different variables at the same time.
To set up your display screen, click the EDIT button at the top right of themeasurement screen to open the SET UP MEASUREMENTS menu, as shown inFigure 22 below.

Figure 22: Set Up Measurements Menu

To set up your display measurements, complete the following steps:
1. Open the drop-down list in the CHANNEL box and select either CH1, CH2,
Average or General as the channel to be displayed.
2. Open the drop-down list in the MEASURE box and select the desired
measurement variable from the list.

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Selecting the measurement screen

After configuring the flow rate measurements in the previous section, selecteither the multiple numeric, single numeric or graphical display screen
option (see Figure 23 below).

Figure 23: Measurement Screen Options

12.0 PT900 LED indicators

The four colored LEDs on the front of the PT900 transmitter (see Figure 24below) provide real time information on the meter status. See the next pagefor details.

PowerBatteryBluetooth

StatusFigure 24: PT900 Transmitter LEDs25

12.1Power LED• Solid Green light when the meter is powered On• No light when the meter is Off• Blinking Green light when the meter is in power save mode

12.2 Bluetooth LED• Solid Blue light when Bluetooth®is linked to a transmitter• Blinking Blue light when Bluetooth® is in the click-button to confirm pairingprocess• Solid Red light when the meter is on and Bluetooth® is idle or is not linkedto a transmitter• No light when Bluetooth® is in configuration mode

12.3 Status LED• Solid Green light when the meter is in measure mode without any errors• Red light when an error occurs while the meter is in measure mode
• No light when the meter is in configure mode

12.4 Battery LED• Solid Green light when the battery is fully charged (>99%), but the ACadapter is connected• Solid Green light when the battery level is high (>20%), but the AC adapter
is not connected• Blinking Green light when the battery is not fully charged, but it is charging
with the AC adapter connected• Red light when the battery level is low (≤20%) and the battery needs to becharged immediately• Blinking Red light when the battery level is low (≤10%) and the meter will beout of power soon
• Light off when the meter is On, but the battery is completely discharged
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