Overview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program • 30
Overview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC
Controller Program
This section provides a brief overview of the program and a description of the main
program window. Instructions for using the program are given in other parts of this
manual. Use this section to become familiar with the main program window, but
before attempting to use the program, make sure to perform the program setup as
described in “Setting Up the PC Controller Program” on page 32.
The PC Controller Program is designed to provide manual or automated data
downloading, bump testing, and calibration of the GX-2012 and Gas Tracer. It also
provides the capability to update instrument parameters such as alarm points. The
program compiles a database of the instruments that have been connected to the
program which consists of calibration and bump test history, logged data (if a unit’s
data is downloaded), and memos that record user entered information about an
instrument at a particular time.
The GX-2012 and Gas Tracer are gas monitoring devices for combustible gas, O
2
,
H
2
S, and CO. They store logged data and calibration information in their internal
memory. See the GX-2012 Operator’s Manual or Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual for a
complete description of the GX-2012 or Gas Tracer.
PC Controller Program Functions
The PC Controller Program has the following basic functions accessed or controlled
by buttons in the main program screen.
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Gas cylinder setup accessed by the Cylinders control button
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Program and system configuration accessed by the Config control button (this
function is password protected)
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Data viewing accessed by the Logs control button
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Instrument bump testing controlled by the Bump test control button
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Instrument calibration controlled by the Calibration control button