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and if a download is due, the download will begin as soon as the GX-6000 is
connected to the SDM-6000.
15 . If you are using a single station system and the Auto Bump selection box is
selected on the Function Tab, a bump test will begin either as soon as the GX-
6000 is connected to the SDM-6000 or after instrument data is downloaded if
you used the PC controller Program to set up an automatic data download and
the a download is due.
Bump Testing
When a bump test is performed, the SDM-6000 performs a fresh air adjustment on a
GX-6000 and then applies calibration gas to the instrument. The docking station then
analyzes the response results based on criteria defined by the bump test check
tolerance parameter and determines if the instrument passed the bump test. The
bump test check tolerance is defined in “Bump Test Check Tolerance (Tolerance)” on
page 39. If the automatic calibration parameter is set to on, then the SDM-6000 will
automatically perform a calibration if the bump test fails.
Be sure that you have the required calibration cylinders for your sensors. If you are
using a 5-gas cylinder for a special sensor, be sure that the gas inlet parameters are
appropriately assigned as described in “Inlet Parameters” on page 47.
NOTE:
If you wish to bump test only the standard four sensors or only the
smart sensors, be sure that the Gas Inlet Parameters are set
appropriately as described in “Inlet Parameters” on page 47.
Do the following to perform a bump test:
1 . Turn on the SDM-6000 system as described in “Turning on a SDM-6000
2 . Confirm that you have an SD card installed in the system.
NOTE:
If an SD card is not installed, then test data and instrument data logger
data downloaded manually or automatically cannot be saved.
3 . If necessary, confirm that the bump test parameters are set to the desired
values. See “Bump Test Parameters” on page 38.
4 . If a connected GX-6000’s channels does not have an assigned gas inlet or if
the gas inlet setup is not correct, a gas inlet error will occur. A bump test can
still be initiated but the incorrectly set up channel will not be bump tested.
5 . If you have a multi-station system and a slave station is turned on but you do
not want it to be included in the testing, deselect the Active box in the lower
right corner of the Unit Tab.
6 . Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinders are connected to the gas
fittings on the left side of the SDM-6000 or to the gas fittings on the SV-3. See
“Connecting Calibration Gas, No SV-3 Attached” on page 33 or “Connecting
