Exploranium GR-135, System Manual, Page: 49 / 80

SAIC Exploranium – GR-135 System Manual page: 49
A.3 SETUP DOCKING STATION (DS)
Place the DS at a convenient location, connect the supplied AC plug into an AC socket then plug it
into the DS. If data retrieval is required, also attach the supplied 9 pin cable to your computer
RS232 port (see Appendix B for computer software installation and description)
Observe the lights on the front of the Docking-Station labeled – ERROR, POWER, CHARGE
Correct operation after power connection
WITH NO UNIT IN THE DS
is –
ERROR (RED) – flashing
POWER (GREEN) – on
CHARGE (YELLOW) – off
A.4 PLACE UNIT IN DOCKING STATION
Remove the YELLOW protective
“boot” from the instrument that
exposes the 4 “pads” on the base of
the unit. Note the 4 “pins” on the
base of the DS.
Place the GR-135 unit in the DS so
the pads match the pins (the rim
around the DS ensures that correct
positioning of the unit in the DS is
very easy).
The audio should beep as the unit is
automatically switched ON as it is
seated in the DS
The front panel CHARGE (YELLOW)
light on the DS should come ON to
show that the batteries are charging
A.5 STARTUP DISPLAYS
The unit automatically switches on when it is placed in the DS and various displays are seen:
a) STARTUP – this display appears for only a few seconds. Data
shown are:
GR-135 – instrument name
VERSION 104 – the software version in the unit
SER# 2001 – the serial number of the unit
AUTOMATIC MODE ACTIVE – shows the unit is in the
AUTOMATIC mode of operation
EXPLORANIUM
GR-135
The IDENTIFIER
VERSION 104
SER# 2001
AUTOMATIC MODE ACTIVE
When not in active use the GR135 stays in the
Docking Station
YELLOW
light = charging
GREEN
light = power ON
DS 115V AC
wall plug