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User’s Manual

 

Copyright © 2015 CO2 Meter, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Rev. 2.0 

CO2

 

Sampling

 

Data

 

Logger

  

Models

 

Covered

 

ESC

M‐01 

ES

CM‐02 

ES

CM‐03 

ES

CM‐50    

ES

CM‐56  

See Table 1 on page 7 for details. 

WARNING!

 

Install

 

our

 

complimentary

 

GasLab

®

 

software

 

before

 

connecting

 

your

 

CO2

 

Meter

 

product(s)

 

to

 

your

 

computer.

 Failure to do so may affect the ability for GasLab

®

 to detect your meter. 

Save

 

meter

 

information

 

for

 

future

 

reference

 

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Summary of Contents for ESCM-01

Page 1: ...2 ESCM 03 ESCM 50 ESCM 56 See Table 1 on page 7 for details WARNING Install our complimentary GasLab software before connecting your CO2 Meter product s to your computer Failure to do so may affect the ability for GasLab to detect your meter Save meter information for future reference Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date ...

Page 2: ...ntary GasLab software before connecting your CO2 Meter product s to your computer Failure to do so may affect the ability for GasLab to detect your meter If this happens please follow the instructions in the USB Driver Installation Instructions section on page 15 of this manual ...

Page 3: ... 8 DETECTOR PRINCIPAL 8 OPERATION GUIDE 9 CONNECTING METERS 9 LCD DISPLAY 9 DATA STORAGE 9 LOGGING DATA 9 SETUP 10 DATA LOGGER MODELS 10 SETTINGS 10 DISPLAY SETTINGS 10 PORT SETTINGS 11 TIME DATE SETTINGS 11 LOGGING SETTINGS 11 QUICK START GUIDE 12 CALIBRATION 12 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 13 APPENDIX 14 METER SPECIFICATIONS 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 SUPPORT 16...

Page 4: ...CONNECTING METER TO A COMPUTER Use only the included power supply to operate this meter Inappropriate voltage supply could cause irreparable damage to this device Do NOT use rechargeable AA batteries Duracell brand AA Alkaline batteries are recommended Do not store the meter with the AA Alkaline batteries installed to prevent the potential for battery leakage Make sure that the tubes are securely ...

Page 5: ...g moisture out of the meter A 10 000 Hr pump is also available at the time of purchase Note Please contact our technical support staff for more details about these accessories GasLab Software IMPORTANT MAKE SURE TO INSTALL SOFTWARE BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR METER TO YOUR COMPUTER Minimum System Requirements To utilize our complimentary software the computer must meet the following minimum requirement...

Page 6: ... GasLab download page Internet Explorer 11 shown Follow the steps and instructions prompted by your computer s operating system Make sure you have administrator privileges in order to install this program NOTE We strongly recommend allowing GasLab to install drivers for the meter automatically Software Capabilities Our GasLab software will allow users to Manage and download logs Configure Sensor A...

Page 7: ...er periods of time It stores up to 15 000 collected data points to its internal memory to be retrieved at a later time for analysis When combined with our GasLab software you can also see real time data on your computer s screen These meters are ideal for applications such as but not limited to CO2 monitoring of products with modified atmosphere packaging MAP monitoring of mold production in areas...

Page 8: ...meter has been factory calibrated to operate within the specified range and precision Display Shows CO2 concentration level data logging and free memory space Power Jack Connect included power supply Power Switch Turns the meter ON OFF LOG Switch Turns logging pump ON OFF Inlet Outlet Rubber Boot x2 Protects meter and improves grip Barb Fitting x2 USB Connector covered Connect included USB cable t...

Page 9: ...ystem will install the necessary USB drivers as shown in Figure 3 This process could take a few minutes Figure 3 USB Driver Installation LCD Display The Liquid Crystal Display LCD shows the following features CO2 concentration level in parts per million ppm for 1 and 5 models CO2 concentration level in percentage format for all other models Logging ON OFF Percentage of free memory Data Storage Thi...

Page 10: ...our 4 AA size batteries into this unit or connect the unit to the included power supply In order to initialize data logging functionality the unit MUST be connected to the computer with data logging switched to OFF and the GasLab software started Once the unit has been connected click on the Configure Sensor button in the GasLab interface set the data logging interval and pump periods as desired W...

Page 11: ...these settings before you start using the meter Logging Settings Here you can change the logging interval and duration This will enable you to collect the data for a period of time in a specific logging interval This screen also gives you the option to set the desired pump interval Remember to synchronize the pump before during or after the logging interval to read and collect the correct reading ...

Page 12: ...libration All units are factory calibrated with multiple reference points of gas and have been verified to be accurate within their specific functionality before shipment However if the unit is severely jolted or otherwise mechanically disturbed the sensor can drift requiring recalibration All calibration procedures follow a single point calibration routine that effectively shifts the zero point o...

Page 13: ...its specified range or if readings vary greatly 5 60 and 100 Sampling Data Logger These models do not feature Automatic Background Calibration ABC algorithm due to the CO2 scale they measure To ensure the highest accuracy we recommend calibrating these units with calibration gas Nitrogen for ZERO or CO2 close to the concentration being measured Alternatively a 100 or ambient calibration can be per...

Page 14: ...er models General Warm up Time 1 min instant measurements Life Expectancy 15 years Maintenance Interval No maintenance required Data Logging Data Points 15 000 Programma ble Interval Data Date time CO2 O2 every 15 seconds to 18 hours Pump Characteristics Max Flow STP 0 40 LPM Max Vacuum 150 mbar Max Pressure 500 mbar Max System Pressure 101 3 KPa 1 atm Life Expectancy 1 000 standard depending on s...

Page 15: ...r more troubleshooting tips on GasLab software see its manual located at www co2meter com pages downloads USB Driver Installation Instructions To install the appropriate USB port drivers compatible with your meter follow these steps 1 Go to http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm and download the package appropriate for the version of Windows installed in your computer 2 Move the file you downloaded...

Page 16: ...nty does not cover any products that have been subjected to misuse neglect accident modifications or repairs by you or by a third party No employee or reseller of this products may alter this warranty verbally or in writing Liability All liabilities under this agreement shall be limited to the actual cost of the product paid to Edaphic Scientific Pty Ltd In no event shall Edaphic Scientific Pty Lt...

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