Section 4
Model 601/601P/602/602P/603 NDIR Analyzer
California Analytical Model 600_NDIR_Series_v10.0 CE
Operators Manual
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4. Basic
Operation
The operation of the digital microprocessor conforms to the guidelines of the AK committee,
originally developed in the German automotive industry. Via the serial port of the MSR-Card, the
analyzer can be remote-controlled by a master computer. The serial communication fully
corresponds to the specifications of the AK protocol. TCP/IP communication is also available.
Display
The analyzer's LCD display includes 16 lines with 30 characters each. The display also has
background lighting that can be switched on and off via the Display key on the keyboard. The
following example shows the measurement screen that is formatted into 4 information areas.
Figure 4-1 LCD Display
1)
THE TOP INFORMATION AREA CONTAINS:
2)
The AK Protocol Information. This capability is for advanced uses and may be
toggled on and off in the setup screen, F5. Next to the symbol for the active
operating mode, the device status is indicated. The status field is also displayed
on all other screens.
3)
SARE
Auto range enabled
4)
SMGA
Measuring gas is flowing
5)
SMAN
Device is in manual operation status
6) SWET
Device
7)
Shown on the right is the Password Entry level with 1 to 4 horizontal lines.
8)
THE LARGE INFORMATION AREA CONTAINS the data portion of the screen.
9)
THE THIRD INFORMATION AREA CONTAINS the help information for the
parameter selected, ranges, etc.
10) THE LOWER INFORMATION AREA CONTAINS The time and date and any
error condition.
11) The symbol in the bottom right corner indicates the keyboard mode. In the
example shown, the keyboard is in the function key mode. For input fields, the
mode is usually switched to numerical input. Then, an N appears in the lower
right of the screen. This symbol is displayed on all screens.
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