CGEO-PR-VW Vibrating Wire Portable Readout
CGEO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Installation Manual
Section 2 : Getting Started
Turn on and press any key, the inner buzzer will sound, and the information will be displayed on the
LCD.
Note: The panel of the CGEO-PR-VW uses membrane keys. Do not use a nail or other sharp
implements to press the keys.
2.01. Transducer Port
The CGEO Readout Box is equipped with a jumper cable to read the transducer. One end is a five-core
aero-
jack which is connected to “TRANSDUCER” port. The other end has alligator clips with leads of
five colours of which the “red” and “black” leads are connected to the VW signal, and “green” and
“white” leads are temperature.
When using CGEO instruments, all the clips are connected to the wire with the same colour.
2.02. Communication Port
The CGEO Readout Box has RS-
232C and RS485 port, and there is an obvious sign “RS-
232/485” in the corresponding position on the panel.
The cable allows,
a.) RS 232C connected to PC or nine-core of RS232
；
b.) RS 485 connection if required
2.03. Charging the Battery
The CGEO Readout Box has a port for charging the battery.
When mains power is in use there will be a signal of “” will be displayed on LCD. If the battery
is in use, there will be a signal of “ “will be displayed.
When the mains power is connected, it will charge the battery until to the upper limit of the voltage and
turn off automatically to protect the battery from over-charging.
There will be no difference to the readings if mains power or the battery is used.
Getting Started Continued
Press “ON” and CGEO VW Readout Box will start, the following screen will
be displayed. (If it has already been connected to a sensor before starting, it will
immediately display the reading.)
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