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GX-2003 Operator’s Manual

Table of Contents • 3 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About the GX-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Instrument Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Printed Circuit Boards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Alarm LED Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Infrared Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Buzzers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Flow Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inlet Filter Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Standard Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tapered Rubber Nozzle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Protective Rubber Boot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sample Hose & 10 Inch Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bar Hole Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 3: Using the GX-203 in Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Start Up, Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning On the GX-2003, Normal Mode Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning On the GX-2003 in Normal With All Modes Active . . . . . 23
Performing a Demand Zero, Normal Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning Off the GX-2003, Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Содержание GX-2003

Страница 1: ... the battery icon is fully filled in black then the batteries are fully charged Note Check battery level by observing the battery icon on the LCD If battery level is low replace alkaline batteries or recharge Ni MH battery pack before use SENSOR FAILURE If the GX 2003 experiences a sensor failure during start up the LCD will indicate the failed sensor in brackets Example FAIL SENSOR H2S To continue...

Страница 2: ...ET button to reset the alarms and re connect hose and probe 5 Flow Integrity Test a Place finger over end of probe or rubber tip the GX 2003 should go into flow fail in a few seconds b Press the RESET button to restart the pump c If the instrument fails to indicate flow failure check probe and hose connections for leaks 6 Remote Sampling a When sampling from a remote location such as a vertical manho...

Страница 3: ...www rkiinstruments com Model GX 2003 Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0089RK Revision D Released 3 26 07 ...

Страница 4: ...cates the full extent of our liability and we are not responsible for removal or replacement costs local repair costs transportation costs or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI INSTRUMENTS INC INCLUDING BUT NOT ...

Страница 5: ...rays 15 Infrared Communications Port 15 Buzzers 15 Vibrator 15 Batteries 15 Pump 16 Flow Chamber 16 Inlet Filter Holder 17 Standard Accessories 18 Tapered Rubber Nozzle 18 Protective Rubber Boot 18 Sample Hose 10 Inch Probe 19 Bar Hole Probe 19 Chapter 3 Using the GX 203 in Normal Mode 20 Overview 20 Start Up Normal Mode 20 Turning On the GX 2003 Normal Mode Only 20 Turning On the GX 2003 in Norma...

Страница 6: ...me Screen 36 Datalogging 37 Data Cal 2000 37 Calibration Mode 38 Calibration Supplies and Equipment 38 Preparing for Calibration 39 Calibrating the GX 2003 39 Adjusting the LCD Contrast 44 Chapter 4 Using the GX 2003 in Bar Hole Mode 45 Overview 45 Start Up Bar Hole Mode 45 Turning On the GX 2003 Bar Hole Mode 45 Performing a Demand Zero Bar Hole Mode 48 Bar Hole Testing 49 Performing a Bar Hole T...

Страница 7: ... Updating the Calibration Interval 64 Updating the Calibration Time Remaining Setting 65 Updating the Calibration Expired Action Setting 65 Updating the LCD Contrast Setting 66 Updating the GX 2003 s Serial Number 66 Turning the User ID Function On or Off 67 Calibrating Using Auto Calibration 67 Calibrating Using Single Calibration 69 Updating the LCD Backlight Time Setting 71 Turning the Password...

Страница 8: ...upplies Equipment 86 Preparing for Calibration 87 Calibrating the GX 2003 88 Calibrating with the Auto Calibration Method 89 Calibrating with the Single Calibration method 91 Parts List 93 WARNING Understand manual before operating Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere batteries must only be changed or charged in an area known to be no...

Страница 9: ...mical refineries mines paper mills drilling rigs and fire fighting stations The GX 2003 offers a full range of features including Simultaneous four gas monitoring of combustible gases O2 CO and H2S in Normal Mode Choice of three operating modes Normal Mode for typical confined space or area monitoring Bar Hole Mode for checking of bar holes when searching for underground gas leaks and Leak Check M...

Страница 10: ... Model GX 2003 detects oxygen deficiency elevated levels of oxygen combustible gases carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide all of which can be dangerous or life threatening When using the Model GX 2003 you must follow the instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury NOTE ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTIO...

Страница 11: ... a Sampling Method Sample Draw Response Time T90 Within 30 Seconds Display Dot Matrix LCD Display Gas Alarms Factory Settings Alarm 1 10 LEL Alarm 2 50 LEL None Alarm 1 19 5 vol Decreasing Alarm 2 23 5 vol Increasing Alarm 1 10 ppm Alarm 2 30 ppm TWA 10 ppm STEL 15 ppm Alarm 1 25 ppm Alarm 2 50 ppm TWA 25 ppm STEL 200 ppm Operating Temperature Humidity 20 C to 50 C Below 85 RH Without Condensation...

Страница 12: ...6 Hours Non alarm Operation Fully Charged Case High impact Plastic RF Shielded Dust and Weather Proof Standard Accessories 10 foot hose 10 inch probe Flexible 4 inch tapered rubber nozzle Protective rubber boot Optional Accessories 115 VAC Charging Station 12 VDC Charging Station Data Logging Software IrDA Serial or IrDA USB Cable for Downloading Data to a Computer With Data Logging Software not n...

Страница 13: ...ol buttons printed circuit boards alarm LED s infrared communication port buzzers vibrator batteries pump flow chamber and inlet filter holder Figure 1 Components of the GX 2003 Front Back AIR DISPLAY ADJ SHIFT RESET SILENCE Alarm LED Array Inlet Filter Holder Inlet Fitting Exhaust HC Filter Retainer CO Filter Retainer Battery Cover Flow Chamber Control Buttons Buzzer Openings LCD Tapered Rubber N...

Страница 14: ... to aid in holding the unit in your hand A clear plastic window through which the LCD can be viewed is located on the front of the case Three brass charging contacts that are used when the GX 2003 is placed in the charging station are on the bottom of the case The battery cover release knob is also on the bottom The battery cover and flow chamber are located on the back of the GX 2003 The inlet fi...

Страница 15: ... NC 6264ALB The LEL ppm combustible sensor is a specialized version of the LEL sensor It is used instead of the LEL sensor in instruments that are intended for use in Bar Hole Mode or Leak Check Mode The LEL ppm sensor can also be used for detection in Normal Mode Volume Sensor The volume sensor detects combustible gas in the volume range It uses a thermal conductivity TC element for detection The...

Страница 16: ...lar pattern around a central button the POWER ENTER button The DISPLAY ADJ button is on the left the RESET SILENCE button on the right the AIR button on the top and the SHIFT is on the bottom Printed Circuit Boards The GX 2003 printed circuit boards analyze record control store and display the information collected The circuit boards are located inside the case They are not user serviceable Table ...

Страница 17: ...as alarms malfunctions low battery voltage and as an indicator during use of the GX 2003 s many display and adjustment options Vibrator A vibrating motor inside the GX 2003 case vibrates for gas alarms unit malfunctions low battery voltage and as an indicator during normal use of the various modes of the GX 2003 Batteries Three AA size alkaline batteries standard or an optional rechargeable Ni MH ...

Страница 18: ...e of the sensors inside the GX 2003 and routes flow from the pump to the sensors to the exhaust port also a part of the flow chamber The flow chamber includes filter ports for the HC filter and the CO filter HC Filter The HC filter is located in the flow chamber directly over the LEL sensor It is a yellow and black plastic ring which contains two H2S removal filter disks and a thin white plastic s...

Страница 19: ...ses The charcoal filter disks scrub these gasses out of the sample to avoid false CO readings The H2S filter disks are used to extend the H2S absorbing life of the charcoal disks If false or elevated CO readings are noticed especially in the presence of H2S change the CO filter Inlet Filter Holder The filter holder is a clear plastic dome shaped piece on the top of the case A male quick connect fi...

Страница 20: ...ber nozzle is included with the GX 2003 as standard It can be installed on the inlet fitting by pushing the larger end over it The smaller end can be inserted through a hole in a wall or some other access to an enclosed area to sample the environment Protective Rubber Boot A protective rubber boot is provided as standard with the GX 2003 It has an integral belt clip on the back The boot can be ins...

Страница 21: ...nded for the GX 2003 because of flow rate reduction Figure 4 Sample Hose and Probe Bar Hole Probe Optional An optional bar hole probe is available for the GX 2003 It is designed to be used when the GX 2003 is operated in Bar Hole Mode to check bar holes when tracking down underground gas pipe leaks see Chapter 4 Using the GX 2003 in Bar Hole Mode on page 45 The bar hole probe has the same handle a...

Страница 22: ...his section are for a 4 gas unit that has the LEL range for the CH4 channel The screens displayed by your GX 2003 may be slightly different Turning On the GX 2003 Normal Mode Only The following description of the GX 2003 start up sequence assumes that the following menu items in Setup Mode are turned on LUNCH BREAK USER STATION ID and CAL TIME REMAINING If any of these items is turned off then the...

Страница 23: ...seconds the GX 2003 automatically resumes accumulating the TWA PEAK readings and time in operation 5 If USER STATION ID is turned on see page 62 the ID Screen displays for a few seconds 6 After the ID Screen if CAL TIME REMAINING is turned on the screen that appears next depends on how CAL EXPIRED ACTION is set in the Setup Mode Menu page 62 If the unit is due for calibration and CAL EXPIRED ACTIO...

Страница 24: ... seconds indicating when the next calibration is due 7 The Date Time Battery Level Screen appears for a few seconds This screen displays the current date time and an indication of how much battery charge remains If the battery icon is fully filled in black then the batteries are at full charge 8 If the GX 2003 experiences a sensor failure during start up a screen indicating which sensor failed dis...

Страница 25: ...ion of Bar Hole Mode and Chapter 5 Using the GX 2003 in Leak Check Mode on page 52 for a description of Leak Check Mode The following description of the GX 2003 start up sequence assumes that the following menu items in Setup Mode are turned on LUNCH BREAK USER STATION ID and CAL TIME REMAINING If any of these items is turned off then the corresponding screen will not appear NOTE In order for BAR ...

Страница 26: ...n press and hold the SHIFT button for 5 seconds while in the Normal Operation Screen Performing a Demand Zero Normal Mode Before using the GX 2003 it is recommended to set the fresh air readings for the target gasses by performing a demand zero This will set the CH4 CO and H2S channels to zero and the OXY channel to 20 9 1 Find a fresh air environment This is an environment free of toxic or combus...

Страница 27: ...ight See Updating the LCD Back Light Time Setting on page 71 to program backlight duration If CONFIRMATION BEEP is turned on in the Setup Mode menu the GX 2003 beeps once every 15 minutes to confirm that it s operating Monitoring an Area 1 Start up the GX 2003 as described above in Start Up Normal Mode on page 20 or Turning On the GX 2003 in Normal Mode With All Modes Active It is now in Measuring...

Страница 28: ...ction channel See HC Range Screen on page 32 There are three issues to keep in mind when monitoring for combustible gas If your GX 2003 is equipped with both combustible sensors then the LEL sensor will be exposed to combustible gas concentrations above its working range during monitoring and calibration The GX 2003 provides the LEL sensor with protection against exposure to high levels of combust...

Страница 29: ...easuring Mode Alarms This section covers alarm indications in Measuring Mode It also tells you how to reset the GX 2003 after an alarm has occurred and how to respond to an alarm condition NOTE False alarms may be caused by radio frequency RF or electromagnetic EMI interference Keep the GX 2003 away from RF and EMI sources such as radio transmitters or large motors Table 3 LEL Hydrocarbon Conversi...

Страница 30: ...ry condition the unit will also sound an alarm flash the LED arrays and vibrate The table below summarizes the types of alarms produced by the GX 2003 Table 4 Alarm Types and Indications Alarm Type Visual Indications Other Indications Low Alarm Concentration of gas rises above the low alarm level or falls below the Low Alarm level for O2 ALM1 appears blinking next to gas reading Alarm LED arrays f...

Страница 31: ...o gas alarm press the RESET SILENCE button to silence the buzzer If the gas concentration was still above Over Range Gas reading indicates full scale Alarm LED arrays flash Back light turns on Pulsing tone once per second Unit vibrates once per second Low Flow The display indicates FAIL LOW FLOW LEVEL The Alarm LED s flash Rapid pulsing tone Unit vibrates every few seconds Low Battery Warning Batt...

Страница 32: ...not silence the buzzer while the gas reading is above below for an oxygen Low Alarm the low alarm setting Responding to Alarms This section describes response to gas over range battery and sensor failure alarms Responding to Gas Alarms 1 Determine which gas alarm has been activated 2 Follow your established procedure for an increasing gas condition or a decreasing oxygen condition 3 If necessary r...

Страница 33: ...D backlight is used and how often the unit is responding to alarm conditions Recharge the battery pack or replace the alkaline batteries as soon as possible as described in Replacing or Recharging the Batteries on page 76 NOTE Alarms and the back light feature consume battery power and reduce the amount of operating time remaining Responding to Sensor Failure Alarms 1 Determine which sensor has tr...

Страница 34: ...e sensor and the TC volume combustible sensor It allows you to select the display units for the combustible channel as LEL volume autoranging or volume If autoranging is selected the CH4 reading will be displayed in LEL up to 100 LEL which is equivalent to 5 volume for methane CH4 Above 100 LEL it will be displayed in volume If volume is selected the CH4 reading will be displayed in volume only CA...

Страница 35: ...After entering Display Mode and proceeding to the ID screen press and hold the SHIFT button then press the DISPLAY ADJ button and release both buttons The first character under USER ID flashes is default 2 Press the AIR and SHIFT buttons to scroll through the available characters The asterisk dash and blank space are between the set of letters and numbers 3 When the desired character displays pres...

Страница 36: ...conds while in the peak screen Elapsed Time Screen The elapsed time screen displays the time in minutes since the GX 2003 was last turned on The elapsed time may be continued from the last time the GX 2003 was in operation by using the lunch break option See Turning On the GX 2003 Normal Mode Only on page 20 TWA STEL Screen The TWA STEL screen displays the time weighted average TWA and the short t...

Страница 37: ... the first minute of operation after being turned on so this screen will not appear during the first minute of operation after start up The clear data logger screens allow you to clear the data logger storage Press and release the DISPLAY ADJ button to go to the Remaining Log Time screen You can set the GX 2003 to overwrite the oldest data when the data log is full See Updating the Datalog Overwri...

Страница 38: ...hannels are active and how often the GX 2003 is turned on and off The table below illustrates how much data logging time is available for the various interval times It assumes that the unit is setup with all 5 sensors is only turned on once and there are no alarm occurrences See Updating the Interval Time Setting on page 63 for instructions on setting the data logging interval time Press and relea...

Страница 39: ...s an infrared port then no additional accessories are needed to download data from the GX 2003 If your computer does not have an infrared port but does have a USB or serial port a USB IrDA adapter cable or a serial IrDA adapter cable can be used to download data from the GX 2003 using a USB or serial port The downloading software is available from RKI Instruments Inc The adapter cables are also av...

Страница 40: ...nts used daily may need to be calibrated weekly or monthly while instruments that are used only a few times a year may need to be calibrated before each use Typical calibration frequencies range from monthly to quarterly Make sure to perform the combustible channel response test as described above and make sure to develop a calibration schedule tailored to your application that takes this test and...

Страница 41: ...ll need to set the fresh air readings first before setting the span readings for each gas 1 Find a fresh air environment This is an environment free of toxic or combustible gasses and of normal oxygen content 20 9 2 Turn on the unit as described in Turning On the GX 2003 Normal Mode Only on page 20 using the sample hose and probe 3 With the unit on perform a demand zero by pressing and holding the...

Страница 42: ...sensor or if you are not using the RKI 4 gas calibration cylinder Calibrating with the Auto Calibration Method This section describes calibration using the auto calibration method To calibrate using the single calibration method see Calibrating with the Single Calibration method on page 42 1 With the cursor next to the AUTO CALIBRATION menu item press and release the POWER ENTER button to display ...

Страница 43: ...e current gas readings are displayed 7 Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to the rigid tube on the probe Allow the gas to flow for one minute 8 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to set the calibration to the programmed values If all channels passed calibration AUTO CALIBRATION PASS displays then the calibration menu displays If any of the sensors cannot calibrate to the prope...

Страница 44: ...e single calibration method does not have a FAIL notification If a sensor cannot be set to agree with the calibration source see Troubleshooting on page 74 1 While in the calibration menu use the AIR or SHIFT button to place the prompt next to the SINGLE CALIBRATION menu option 2 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to display the single calibration menu NOTE To display the CO sensor use the S...

Страница 45: ...ugh 8 for any other channels you want to calibrate Make sure you use an appropriate calibration cylinder for each channel CAUTION When calibrating the oxygen channel verify the concentration of oxygen listed on the cylinder s label For oxygen free samples 100 nitrogen for example set the oxygen zero setting to 0 0 10 After the last channel is calibrated disconnect the calibration tubing from the p...

Страница 46: ...nd then pressing and releasing POWER ENTER to enter it and move on to the next one The calibration menu displays with the cursor next to AUTO CALIBRATION 2 Use the SHIFT button to place the cursor next to the CONTRAST menu item 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button The contrast adjust screen appears 4 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to adjust the setting until the characters on the LCD are easy t...

Страница 47: ...e WARNING If a CO or H2S sensor is installed these sensors will not be active while the GX 2003 is in Bar Hole Mode WARNING Gas alarms are not active when the GX 2003 is in Bar Hole Mode The following description of the GX 2003 start up sequence assumes that the following menu items in Setup Mode are turned on USER STATION ID and CAL TIME REMAINING If either of these items is turned off then the c...

Страница 48: ...IFT button to move it in front of Bar Hole Mode 5 With Bar Hole Mode selected press and release the POWER ENTER button to begin the Bar Hole Mode startup sequence NOTE If no button is pressed for 20 seconds the unit will proceed into whichever mode has the cursor in front of it 6 If USER STATION ID is turned on see page 62 the ID Screen displays for a few seconds 7 After the ID Screen if CAL TIME ...

Страница 49: ...N is set to NO EFFECT then the following screen appears for a few seconds indicating when the next calibration is due 8 The Date Time Battery Level Screen appears for a few seconds This screen displays the current date time and an indication of how much battery charge remains If the battery icon is fully filled in black then the batteries are at full charge 9 If the GX 2003 experiences a sensor fa...

Страница 50: ...forming a Demand Zero Bar Hole Mode Before using the GX 2003 it is a recommended to set the fresh air readings for the target gasses by performing a demand zero This will set the CH4 channel to zero and the OXY channel to 20 9 1 Find a fresh air environment This is an environment free of toxic or combustible gasses and of normal oxygen content 20 9 2 Turn on the unit as described above in Turning ...

Страница 51: ... is pressed other buttons may initiate an undesired operation sequence See Updating the LCD Back Light Time Setting on page 71 to program backlight duration If CONFIRMATION BEEP is turned on in the Setup Mode menu the GX 2003 beeps once every 15 minutes to confirm that it s operating Performing a Bar Hole Test 1 Start up the GX 2003 as described in Start Up Bar Hole Mode on page 45 2 Take the GX 2...

Страница 52: ...w indicate FRESH AIR PURGE below the oxygen reading and the purge time will begin counting down from 30 seconds in the lower right corner of the display above the battery icon When the purge is complete the screen will return to the initial Bar Hole Mode screen 7 If other bar holes will be tested proceed to the next bar hole and repeat steps 3 6 8 To cancel a bar hole measurement or fresh air purg...

Страница 53: ...POWER ENTER button 2 The unit will initiate a bar hole measurement Keep holding the POWER ENTER button The buzzer will sound and the LCD back light will flash for about five seconds 3 Release the button when GOODBYE appears on the display When GOODBYE disappears and the backlight turns off the unit is off ...

Страница 54: ...ain is higher in Leak Check Mode than in Normal Mode or Bar Hole Mode Extended operation in this mode will result in shorter battery life than specified in Specifications on page 9 Turning On the GX 2003 Leak Check Mode CAUTION If an oxygen CO or H2S sensor is installed these sensors will not be active while the GX 2003 is in Leak Check Mode The following description of the GX 2003 start up sequen...

Страница 55: ...nt of Normal Mode and Normal Mode will flash dark and light indicating it is selected Use the SHIFT button to move it in front of Leak Check Mode 5 With Leak Check Mode selected press and release the POWER ENTER button to begin the Leak Check Mode startup sequence NOTE If no button is pressed for 20 seconds the unit will proceed into whichever mode has the cursor in front of it 6 If USER STATION I...

Страница 56: ...ge 38 for calibration instructions If calibration is not due or CAL EXPIRED ACTION is set to NO EFFECT then the following screen appears for a few seconds indicating when the next calibration is due 8 The Date Time Battery Level Screen appears for a few seconds This screen displays the current date time and an indication of how much battery charge remains If the battery icon is fully filled in bla...

Страница 57: ...splayed along with the time and battery charge level L C MODE in the lower left corner is flashing Performing a Demand Zero Leak Check Mode Before using the GX 2003 it is recommended to set the fresh air reading for the target gas by performing a demand zero This will set the CH4 channel to zero 1 Find a fresh air environment This is an environment free of toxic or combustible gasses and of normal...

Страница 58: ...red nozzle tip back and forth along the area where a leak is suspected 3 Observe the display reading If the gas level increases the numerical reading will increase the bar graph level will increase to the right and the beeping and buzzer pulsing frequency will increase 4 Use the increasing and decreasing of the reading to locate the leak point 5 To exit Leak Check Mode and return to the Mode Selec...

Страница 59: ...ase the button when the buzzer setting in the lower left corner changes Turning Off the GX 2003 Leak Check Mode 1 Press and hold the POWER ENTER button 2 The buzzer will sound and the LCD back light will flash for about five seconds 3 Release the button when GOODBYE appears on the display When GOODBYE disappears and the backlight turns off the unit is off ...

Страница 60: ...e date and time update the calibration interval setting turn the calibration time remaining function on or off update the calibration expired action setting adjust the display contrast update the GX 2003 s serial number turn the user ID station ID function on or off perform an auto calibration perform a single calibration update the LCD back light time setting turn the password function on or off ...

Страница 61: ...o exit the screen without saving any changes Using Setup Mode WARNING The GX 2003 is not in operation as a gas detector while in Setup Mode Although it will respond to gas in parts of AUTO CALIBRATION and SINGLE CALIBRATION there are no alarm indications 1 Take the GX 2003 to a non hazardous location and turn it off if it is on 2 Press and hold down the AIR and SHIFT buttons then press and hold th...

Страница 62: ...m STEL alarm toxics only and TWA alarm toxics only If this is the alarm you want to update continue with step 3 If not continue pressing the POWER ENTER button until the correct set alarm screen displays then continue with step 3 3 Use the AIR and SHIFT buttons to set the alarm point to the desired setting Keep the following in mind The low alarm cannot be set higher than the high alarm and the hi...

Страница 63: ...nd release the POWER ENTER button to save the settings and return to the main menu Updating the Lunch Break Setting With LUNCH BREAK set to OFF factory setting the GX 2003 automatically starts new TWA and PEAK reading collection and resets the time in operation at start up With LUNCH BREAK set to ON the Resume Datalog Screen displays during start up From this screen you can choose to continue accu...

Страница 64: ...main menu Updating the Alarm Silence Setting With ALARM SILENCE set to ON factory setting pressing and releasing the RESET SILENCE button silences the buzzer when the GX 2003 is in alarm The LED s continue to flash and the display continues to show the level of alarm When the gas concentration falls below the low alarm level pressing and releasing the RESET SILENCE button turns off the LED s and r...

Страница 65: ...ten the GX 2003 records readings into the data logger The following interval times can be selected 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute 30 seconds 20 seconds 10 seconds The factory setting is 5 minutes 1 From the main menu place the cursor next to the INTERVAL TIME menu item Press and release the POWER ENTER button 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the desired setting 3 Press and releas...

Страница 66: ...the year flashing 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to display the desired year 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting The month setting flashes 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the month day hours and minutes settings The main menu displays after you enter the minutes setting Updating the Calibration Interval This setting defines the amount of time between calibrations The mini...

Страница 67: ...n to the main menu Updating the Calibration Expired Action Setting This item defines what indication is given during start up when calibration is due and CAL TIME REMAINING is set to ON With CAL EXPIRED ACTION set to CONFIRM TO USE factory setting the GX 2003 will give an indication at start up if calibration is due and require the user to press the RESET SILENCE button to continue With CAL EXPIRE...

Страница 68: ... the darker the characters and LCD background 1 From the main menu place the cursor next to the CONTRAST menu item Press and release the POWER ENTER button 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to adjust the setting until the characters on the LCD are easy to see 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Updating the GX 2003 s Serial Number Every GX 2003 is...

Страница 69: ...Mode 1 From the main menu place the cursor next to the USER STATION ID menu item Press and release the POWER ENTER button 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to display the desired setting 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Calibrating Using Auto Calibration If the CAL EXPIRED ACTION is set to CANNOT USE and calibration becomes due then the unit mu...

Страница 70: ...nd release the POWER ENTER button to enter the new setting The OXY calibration value begins to flash 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the correct values for the remaining channels After the last channel is set you return to the calibration values screen and the values are no longer flashing NOTE The RKI Four Gas Cylinder typically contains 12 O2 by volume Be sure to set the OXY reading to agree with ...

Страница 71: ...Disconnect the tubing from the probe 13 Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration cylinder Calibrating Using Single Calibration If the CAL EXPIRED ACTION is set to CANNOT USE and calibration becomes due then the unit must be calibrated using this menu item and or the previous menu item AUTO CALIBRATION because it will not be possible to enter normal operation See Calibration Supplies ...

Страница 72: ...nd release the POWER ENTER button to save the span value The LCD will indicate that the calibration has ended then the single calibration menu displays 10 Disconnect the tubing from the GX 2003 s probe 11 Repeat steps 5 through 10 for any other channels you want to calibrate Make sure you use an appropriate calibration cylinder for each channel CAUTION When calibrating the oxygen channel verify th...

Страница 73: ...u for a password when you enter Calibration Mode or Setup Mode With PASSWORD ON OFF set to OFF factory setting no password is required to enter Calibration Mode or Setup Mode 1 From the main menu place the cursor in front of the PASSWORD ON OFF menu item Press and release the POWER ENTER button 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to display the desired setting 3 If you selected OFF press and release the...

Страница 74: ... or leak checking use 1 From the main menu place the cursor next to the SET LB MODE DISPLAY menu item Press and release the POWER ENTER button 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to display the desired setting 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Setting the Bar Hole Measurement Time This setting indicates the length of time the unit will sample when...

Страница 75: ...r s Manual Using Setup Mode 73 Exiting Setup Mode 1 From the main menu place the cursor in front of the START MEASUREMENT menu item Press and release the POWER ENTER button 2 The unit will begin its start up sequence ...

Страница 76: ...ion The LCD is blank The unit may have been turned off The alkaline batteries may need to be replaced or the Ni MH battery pack recharged 1 To turn on the unit press and briefly hold the POWER ENTER button 2 If the unit does not turn on replace the alkaline batteries or recharge the Ni MH battery pack 3 If the difficulties continue contact RKI Instruments Inc for further instruction Display indica...

Страница 77: ...libration fails or unable to set the response readings during single calibration The auto calibration values may not match the cylinder gas concentrations auto calibration only The CO filter is saturated The sample gas is not reaching the sensor because of a bad connection The calibration cylinder may be out of gas or is outdated The sensor for the affected channel s may need replacement 1 Check a...

Страница 78: ...line and rechargeable batteries will void the CSA classification and may void the warranty 1 Turn off the GX 2003 WARNING Do not remove the batteries or battery pack while the GX 2003 is on 2 Turn the battery cover release knob counterclockwise remove the battery cover and lay it aside 3 Carefully remove the old alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery pack To remove the battery pack pull up on ...

Страница 79: ...l BC 2003 p n 49 2160RK or RKI charger model BC 2003DC p n 49 2161RK Use of other rechargeable batteries or chargers or charging of other rechargeable batteries in the GX 2003 will void the warranty 1 Plug the power cord of the optional battery charging station into an AC outlet 2 Make sure the GX 2003 is off 3 Place the GX 2003 into the battery charging station as shown in Figure 7 below so that ...

Страница 80: ...AC outlet Recharging the Battery Pack Out of the Instrument The battery pack may be charged using the charging station while it is out of the GX 2003 This is useful if spare battery packs are kept in case the pack in the GX 2003 needs to be charged but the unit must be used immediately In this case a spare charged pack can be installed in the GX 2003 and the dead pack charged in the charging stati...

Страница 81: ...by lifting up on the tab with the arrowhead on it and unplug the charging station s power cord from the AC outlet Replacing the HC and CO Filters 1 Verify that the GX 2003 is off 2 Use a coin to unscrew the plastic filter retainer from the flow chamber on the back of the GX 2003 The HC filter is in the position closer to the exhaust and has a yellow label around its position The CO filter is below...

Страница 82: ...lacing a Sensor 1 Verify that the Model GX 2003 is off 2 Unscrew and remove the three screws that secure the flow chamber to the back of the GX 2003 3 Gently pull on the exhaust to remove the flow chamber from the case and expose the sensors 4 Remove the sensor from its socket 5 Carefully insert the replacement sensor in the correct socket HC Filter Retainer CO Filter Retainer CO Filter HC Filter ...

Страница 83: ...lacing a Sensor 81 Figure 10 Replacing a Sensor HC VOL HC LEL CO H2S O2 Exhaust Volume Combustible Sensor LEL Combustible Sensor CO Sensor H2S Sensor Oxygen Sensor Align Slots in H2S and CO Sensors With Tabs in Sockets Flow Chamber ...

Страница 84: ...t is flush with the back of the case 7 Secure the flow chamber to the GX 2003 with the three screws removed in step 2 8 Start up the GX 2003 by pressing and briefly holding the POWER ENTER button 9 Calibrate the new sensor as described in Calibration Mode on page 38 Replacing the Hydrophobic Disk Filter Cotton Filter and Wire Mesh Disk 1 Verify that the GX 2003 is off 2 Locate the clear plastic fi...

Страница 85: ...sh disk making sure a hydrophobic filter is located on each side of the wire mesh disk 8 Reinstall the gasket with the parts into the case 9 Reinstall the filter holder with the cotton dust filter Align the two wide tabs on the bottom of the filter holder with the two wide slots in the case where the filter holder fits Push the filter holder into the case and turn it about 1 8 turn clockwise until...

Страница 86: ...RK HC filter 33 7109RK CO filter 47 5026RK Downloading cable serial IrDA adapter 47 5027RK Downloading cable USB IrDA adapter 49 1606RK Ni MH battery pack 49 1120RK AA size alkaline battery 49 2160RK 115 VAC charging station 49 2161RK 12 VDC charging station 71 0089RK Operator s Manual Model GX 2003 this document 71 0096RK Operator s Manual GX 2003 Downloading Software 80 0009RK XX Sample hose Rep...

Страница 87: ...ator demand flow type for 58 and 103 liter calibration cylinders 83 0007RK Downloading software ES 1821 Carbon monoxide sensor ES 1821L Carbon monoxide sensor for low humidity use ES 1827 Hydrogen sulfide sensor ES 1827L Hydrogen sulfide sensor for low humidity use NC 6264ALB LEL ppm combustibles sensor for use with all operating modes Normal Mode Bar Hole Mode and Leak Check Mode NC 6264AT LEL co...

Страница 88: ...it instead of a demand flow regulator kit Appendix A describes how to use a sample bag calibration kit to calibrate the GX 2003 A parts list at the end of this appendix lists spare parts for the calibration kit Calibration Supplies and Equipment Figure 12 Gas Bag Calibration Kit Calibration Cylinder Regulator Gas Bag Hose Clamp Calibration Tubing ...

Страница 89: ...ve then a 3 gas cylinder may be used for auto calibration This document includes instructions for auto calibration with a fixed flow regulator or dispensing valve and a 4 gas cylinder This document also includes instructions for calibrating one channel at a time using single calibration Preparing for Calibration Whether you will calibrate the Model GX 2003 using auto calibration or single calibrat...

Страница 90: ...hose clamp to prevent the release of gas from the gas collection bag If a fixed flow regulator with a knob or a dispensing valve is used turn the knob clockwise to stop the gas flow clamp down the hose clamp and remove the regulator or dispensing valve from the cylinder 10 Disconnect the tubing from the regulator or dispensing valve Calibrating the GX 2003 From Measuring Mode enter Calibration Mod...

Страница 91: ...ating with the Single Calibration Method below 1 With the cursor next to the AUTO CALIBRATION menu item press and release the POWER ENTER button to display the calibration values screen The gas concentrations displayed in the calibration values screen must match the gas concentrations listed on the 4 gas calibration cylinder If all concentrations match go to step 6 If one or more concentrations do...

Страница 92: ...e calibration to the programmed values If all channels passed calibration AUTO CALIBRATION END displays then the calibration menu displays If any of the sensors cannot calibrate to the proper value FAIL PUSH AIR KEY displays and the GX 2003 lists the sensor s that failed to calibrate In the example below the OXY and H2S channels failed calibration The other sensors calibrated normally The buzzer v...

Страница 93: ...enu option 2 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to display the single calibration menu NOTE To display the CO sensor use the SHIFT button to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen and then press it again to advance to the next screen 3 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to place the cursor next to the sensor you want to calibrate in this example the combustible gas LEL sensor 4 Press and relea...

Страница 94: ...ted disconnect the calibration tubing from the probe 11 With the Single Calibration menu displayed press the SHIFT button until the cursor is next to the ESCAPE menu item 12 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to return to the calibration menu 13 Use the SHIFT button to place the cursor next to the NORMAL OPERATION menu item then press and release the POWER ENTER button to return to Measuring...

Страница 95: ...www rkiinstruments com GX 2003 Data Logging Software Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0096RK Revision 0 Released 7 19 07 ...

Страница 96: ...osts local repair costs transportation costs or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI INSTRUMENTS INC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHA...

Страница 97: ... Link Operation Note 10 Using a USB or Serial Port With an IrDA Cable Installed 12 Launching the Software 13 Control Buttons 14 Download Button 15 Instrument Information Button 15 Data Button 16 Last Calibration Button 17 Set Button 22 Downloading Data from the GX 2003 23 Viewing Printing Exporting and Deleting Data 28 Data Window 28 Calibration History 29 Interval Trend Data 32 Alarm Trend Data 3...

Страница 98: ...Changing Data Logging Parameters 55 Changing the Appearance of the Software Screens 57 Spare Parts List 59 CAUTION Read and understand this manual before using the GX 2003 Data Logging Software Also read and understand the GX 2003 Operator s Manual included with the GX 2003 portable gas detection unit ...

Страница 99: ... GX 2003 to a Windows based PC After the data has been downloaded you can view save or print it using your computer and the GX 2003 Data Logging Software The GX 2003 Data Logging Software can also calibrate the GX 2003 by setting the zero and the span The purpose of this manual is to explain how to use and set up the GX 2003 Data Logging Software You will learn how to install and launch the softwa...

Страница 100: ...ury CAUTION The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired System Requirements To use the GX 2003 Data Logging Software your personal computer must meet the following requirements Operating Systems Windows 98 Windows 2000 or Windows XP Processor IBM compatible PC running Pent...

Страница 101: ...ndows 2 Exit from all applications and open windows 3 Insert the GX 2003 Data Logging Software Installation CD in your computer s CD ROM drive 4 The installation program will automatically launch and the GX 2003 Data Logger Program Install window appears Figure 1 GX 2003 Data Logger Installation Program ...

Страница 102: ...am window to move up and down in the Installation Program 6 Move to the Install Images section Review the Install Images section of the installation program to see possible Windows prompt screens or error messages that may occur during installation and how to address them 7 Select the appropriate installation item either the GX 2003 datalogger Windows 98 version item or the GX 2003 datalogger Wind...

Страница 103: ...he on screen instructions in the Installation Wizard program to install the software 10 If during software installation the installation program finds newer versions of Windows files on your computer than those in the installation CD it will ask you to keep these newer files Click Yes to do so 11 When installation is complete close the GX 2003 Data Logger Program Install window and eject the insta...

Страница 104: ... Windows and will automatically recognize a cable during the installation process and guide you in installing the drivers Other versions of Windows will require you to load device drivers provided by the manufacturer of the cable during the installation process RKI makes no warranty for the operation or compatibility of the drivers with any particular device Installing an IrDA Adapter Cable After ...

Страница 105: ...Start on the Windows Icon Tray 2 If Control Panel is available to select in the Start menu select it The Control Panel will appear If Control Panel is not selectable in the Start menu but Settings is select Settings then select Control Panel The Control Panel will appear 3 Double click on Wireless Link The Wireless Link Configuration window will appear 4 Click on the Image Transfer tab 5 Deselect ...

Страница 106: ...nt to download a different device using a standard straight through serial cable you will need to disable the IrDA cable and remove it to install the straight through serial cable When you wish to download the GX 2003 again reconnect the IrDA cable enable the IrDA cable using Windows and then restart your computer See your IrDA cable and Windows documentation for instructions to enable and disable...

Страница 107: ... 2003 Your operating system may also have a shortcut installed in the Start menu 2 The program will launch and the Download window will appear 3 For convenience make a shortcut of the GX 2003 Data Logging Software program and place it on the Windows desktop See your Windows documentation for information about making shortcuts Figure 4 The Download Window ...

Страница 108: ...r parts of this manual When the software is launched the software opens in the Download window Along the right side of the Download window are six control buttons that access other windows in the software The figure below shows the various windows that you can access when you click these control buttons Figure 5 Windows Accessed by Control Buttons ...

Страница 109: ...ee Downloading Data from the GX 2003 on page 23 for a complete description of downloading data from a GX 2003 Instrument Information Button Clicking the Instrument Information button opens the Instrument Information Window The Instrument Information Window displays various instrument parameters for an instrument that has been downloaded using the Complete Download or Instrument Information downloa...

Страница 110: ...s are saved in the Data window Calibration History Files A calibration history file is saved for each instrument that has been downloaded It records the calibration information for every calibration that was downloaded The GX 2003 can save information for up to 20 calibrations in it s memory Interval Trend Data Files Interval trend data is logged at the interval time defined in the GX 2003 Each lo...

Страница 111: ...p to 100 alarm events in it s memory Trouble Event Files Trouble event files record sensor failure and system failure events that have been downloaded from instruments The GX 2003 can save up to 100 trouble events in it s memory Last Calibration Button Clicking the Last Calibration button opens the Last Calibration window The Last Calibration window stores the information for the most recent succe...

Страница 112: ...ation that a new calibration is due is saved in the GX 2003 If the calibration interval is changed in the GX 2003 the new calibration interval value will not be known by the software until the GX 2003 is downloaded using the Complete Download button or the Instrument Information button Calibration Date selecting this option shows the calibration information for all the GX 2003 units that are in th...

Страница 113: ... Gases CH4 LEL O2 H2S CO CH4 volume shows when the unit was calibrated for each of the target gases in MM DD YY format The last two digits in each field show the time using the 24 hour military standard The CH4 on the far left is for the LEL sensor and the CH4 on the far right if for the volume sensor NOTE Your GX 2003 may have less than 5 sensors installed Last Downloaded shows when the last down...

Страница 114: ...the CH4 volume channel The volume CH4 channel cannot be autocalibrated Before shows the settings prior to calibration After shows the settings after calibration A Cal lists the auto calibration setting for each channel of the GX 2003 unit If a unit passes its calibration the After column should match the A Cal column If the unit fails calibration on any of its channels those channels will retain t...

Страница 115: ...or any instrument select the Need Calibration or Calibration Date option when in the Last Calibration Window and then right click on the calibration record you want to print A pull down menu will appear with two choices print and delete Select the Print option then select the printer and click OK to print the calibration record It is only possible to print the calibration record for one instrument...

Страница 116: ...arameters of a connected instrument by editing the fields in the GX 2003 Status frame and in the Gas Sensor frame at the bottom of the window and clicking the Update button Update the date and time in a connected instrument by using the Date Time Set button Calibrate a connected instrument by using the Calibration button Reset the defaults in a connected instrument by using the Default Set button ...

Страница 117: ...to be cleared automatically after an automatic download select the Automatic Data Removal box The Automatic Data Removal box is only available for selection if the Automatic Download box is selected To download data from a GX 2003 1 Launch the GX 2003 Data Logging Software The Download Window displays 2 Place the GX 2003 within an inch or two of the infrared port on your computer aligning the infr...

Страница 118: ...oad area of the Download window The GX 2003 s pump will turn off The Windows icon tray will indicate that a wireless connection is in effect 4 If you selected Automatic Download the downloading process begins automatically after a successful connection is made 5 If you are going to download data manually you can download all information at once or you can download only the information you want by ...

Страница 119: ... click Alarm Events To download trouble events only click Trouble Events 6 While the data is being downloaded messages in the download message area of the Download window indicate what actions the software is performing and if there are any communication or downloading problems These messages also tell you what type of information has been downloaded Figure 15 Download Commands Figure 16 Download ...

Страница 120: ...computer The instrument information includes instrument parameters such as serial number and alarm points and also includes the results of the most recent successful calibration for each channel To view instrument information for a unit click the Instrument Information button along the right side of the Download window The Instrument Information window displays This screen cannot be printed from t...

Страница 121: ... data in the GX 2003 by clicking the Clear Data button if desired This will not delete instrument parameters such as serial number alarm settings or autocalibration settings WARNING If you click the Clear Data button all data is erased in the GX 2003 but not in your computer s memory So it s advisable that you download the data from the GX 2003 first before clearing the data To avoid overwriting d...

Страница 122: ...n be accessed in the Data window The Data window is accessed by clicking the Data button along the right side of the program window The Data window is divided into four frames The upper left frame is the Data frame and displays all the data folders They are grouped under the GX 2003 icon in the upper left part of the frame If the data folders are not visible double click the icon to make them visi...

Страница 123: ...ve when a data file is selected in the upper right frame Clicking the View Data button opens the data file and displays the data Calibration History Instrument calibration history is available in two separate locations in the program The information regarding the most recent successful calibration for each channel of an instrument along with whether or not an instrument is due for calibration can ...

Страница 124: ...en click the expanded view symbol or double click the folder to view the contents The top folder is untitled and contains the Calibration History folder The rest of the folders contain folders for the interval trend files alarm trend files and event files and are named and organized by date month year 4 Click the expanded view symbol of or double click the untitled folder The Calibration History f...

Страница 125: ...is more than two 7 To view the Calibration Histories file in table format double click the Calibration Histories file or click the View Data button Calibration Histories files can only be viewed in table format 8 If you want to print the data click the Print button A Print dialog box will appear for you to select a printer 9 To export the data to another application for example a spreadsheet or da...

Страница 126: ...window and select the data you want to view Interval Trend Data Average gas concentrations over the user defined interval time are logged in the interval trend data files The interval time is set using the GX 2003 Setup Mode See the GX 2003 Operator s Manual for instructions to set the data logging interval time Events such as gas alarms or low flow alarms are saved in the data file when they occu...

Страница 127: ...Data window will appear 2 If necessary double click the GX 2003 icon in the top of the Data window s upper left frame to see the folders of downloaded data 3 Find your instrument by serial number then click the expanded view symbol or double click the folder to view the contents The top folder is untitled and contains the Calibration History folder The rest of the folders contain folders for the i...

Страница 128: ...n the bottom right frame with instrument and alarm setting information If you want to view graph print or export the interval trend data double click the filename or click the View Data button at the bottom of the window 7 Interval trend data can be viewed in either table or graph format by selecting the Table or Graph selection buttons In table format the interval trend data is shown as the Figur...

Страница 129: ...ormed on an instrument the calibration will be displayed as an event at the time that the calibration was performed by pressing the POWER ENTER button When the GX 2003 is in calibration mode the average readings will continue to be logged at the interval time However any gas readings that occur while the GX 2003 is in calibration mode will not trigger alarm events to be saved and will not be recor...

Страница 130: ... logged for the CH4 channel To view the CH4 readings in volume instead of LEL right click in the CH4 column A selection box will appear that allows you to choose between LEL and VOL for the CH4 display units 9 To view the data in graph format click the Graph selection button Five or more scheduled data points are required in an interval trend file to be able to display it in graph format NOTE The ...

Страница 131: ...vision on the graph will depend on both the length of the datalogging session and on the zoom factor When selected the Cursor feature allows you to display the gas reading and log time for each data point As you use the left and right arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the cursor across the graph horizontally readings at specific log times are displayed Use the up and down arrows on the keyboa...

Страница 132: ...a displayed in Graph view will print as a graph and data displayed in Table view will print as a table 11 To export the data to a file so it can be used by another application for example a spreadsheet or database for table data or a word processing or presentation program for graph data click the Export button A Save As dialog box will appear for you to specify the filename file location and file...

Страница 133: ... It shows the readings up to 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the event with the log interval time every five seconds The gas readings logged at the alarm event time are highlighted in red and the gas readings logged every 5 seconds around the alarm event are the peak minimum for oxygen readings for the previous five seconds If the GX 2003 has not been on for 30 minutes before the alarm even...

Страница 134: ...of or double click the folder to view the contents The top folder is untitled and contains the Calibration History folder The rest of the folders contain folders for the interval trend files alarm trend files and event files and are named and organized by date month year 4 Click the expanded view symbol of or double click the dated folder whose contents you want to see 5 Click on the Alarm Trend f...

Страница 135: ...int or export the alarm trend data double click the filename or click the View Data button at the bottom of the window 7 Alarm trend data can be viewed in either table or graph format In table format the log times are shown along with the peak minimum for oxygen gas readings for the previous five seconds Alarm Event Figure 28 Alarm Trend Data in Table Format Click to print data Click to save data ...

Страница 136: ...y information is the same as the information shown in the lower right frame in Figure 27 8 If data is being viewed from an instrument that included a TC volume CH4 sensor then it is possible that readings above 100 LEL were logged for the CH4 channel To view the CH4 readings in volume instead of LEL right click in the CH4 column A selection box will appear that allows you to choose between LEL and...

Страница 137: ...utton A Print dialog box will appear for you to select a printer Data displayed in Graph view will print as a graph and data displayed in Table view will print as a table 11 To export the data to another application for example a spreadsheet or database for table data or a word processing or presentation program for graph data click the Export button A Save As dialog box will appear for you Figure...

Страница 138: ...the table or graph to the clipboard click the To clipboard button and the table or graph will be saved to the clipboard It can then be pasted into a document by using the Paste command in an application 13 To go back and view other data click the Data button on the right side of the program window and select the data you want to view NOTE If data is being viewed and the data folders are left open ...

Страница 139: ...ument channel and alarm type of every gas alarm event that occurs on a particular instrument Warn alarm 1 alarm alarm 2 STEL TWA and overscale events are saved Trouble event files note the time whether the event is an instrument system failure or sensor failure and the specific type of failure Flow failures calibration failures and sensor failures are among the trouble events that are saved 1 With...

Страница 140: ...ear 4 Click the expanded view symbol of or double click the dated folder whose contents you want to see 5 Click the Alarm Events or Trouble Events folder An alarm or trouble event file will appear in the top right frame and a summary will appear in the bottom right frame with the date time event type and specific event for the first 8 events saved in the file along with the total number of events ...

Страница 141: ...ear for you to select a printer 8 To export the data to another application for example a spreadsheet or database click the Export button A Save As dialog box will appear for you to specify the filename file location The default file type is csv comma separated values Figure 34 Data View Trouble Events Figure 35 Save as Dialog Box ...

Страница 142: ...les in the Data window Calibration History files in the Data window calibration data in the Last Calibration Window To delete data folders data files event or Calibration History files in the Data window 1 Place the cursor on the file or folder and click with the right mouse button The Delete box will appear 2 Click Delete with the left mouse button The Password window appears 3 Enter the password...

Страница 143: ...e password and click the Continue button The Delete Sample window will appear The password when the software is first installed is rki The password is case sensitive See Changing the Password on page 49 for instructions to change the password if desired 7 If you want to delete the file click the Yes button The file will be deleted by the software If you do not want to delete the file click the No ...

Страница 144: ...g Printing Exporting and Deleting Data 6 Type the new password again then click the Confirm New Password button 7 Click OK when the program confirms that you have changed the password 8 Close the Password window ...

Страница 145: ...nown calibrating samples of the gases being detected The combustible and toxic gas samples should have concentrations in approximately the middle of the range of detection A 3 gas or 4 gas mix depending on your instrument version is recommended so that all channels other than volume CH4 if it is installed may be calibrated at once If a TC volume sensor is installed this sensor will need to be cali...

Страница 146: ... Download Instrument Information and Power Off download commands will be selectable Click the Instrument Information download command to retrieve the instrument information from the GX 2003 If you wish to download data before calibrating click Complete Download instead of Instrument Information 4 Click the Set button to display the Set window 5 Click the Calibration button in the GX 2003 Status fr...

Страница 147: ...ot be calibrated at the same time as the other sensors because a multi gas cylinder that includes volume methane is not available 7 Click the Zero button The software will perform a zero adjustment setting the oxygen channel to 20 9 and all other channels to 0 Figure 37 Set Window with Calibration Frame Set Auto Cal values to match Click boxes to select channels for calibration gas cylinder ...

Страница 148: ...Allow the gas to flow for one minute The current gas readings will be shown in the Current Reading column 12 Click the Span button The software will make the span adjustments 13 Disconnect the tubing from the GX 2003 s inlet fitting 14 Remove the regulator from the cylinder 15 Click the Exit Calibration button to return to the GX 2003 Status frame The GX 2003 s pump will stop 16 If you wish to use...

Страница 149: ...3 to connect an instrument to the software 3 Once the connection is made the Complete Download Instrument Information and Power Off download commands will be selectable Click the Instrument Information download command to retrieve the instrument information from the GX 2003 If you wish to download data before making changes click Complete Download instead of Instrument Information 4 Click the Set ...

Страница 150: ...st upload this information to the GX 2003 by clicking the Update button then confirming that you want to update the information by clicking the Yes button when the Update window appears 9 To update the GX 2003 s date and time to match the computer s click the Date Time Set button and then click the Yes button when the Update window appears 10 If you wish to use other functions in the software clic...

Страница 151: ...the GX 2003 Data Logging Software 2 Click the Set button to display the Set window Use the Font And Color frame in the left side of the window to change fonts and graph colors 3 Specify new fonts by clicking the button with the name of a font inscribed on it This action will display the Font window Choose the font type style and size then click OK Figure 39 Set Window Changing Fonts and Graph Colo...

Страница 152: ...rm trend files To do this click the appropriate Graph Color button on the left side of the Set window in the Font and Color frame 5 After making the desired changes click OK 6 The changes you have made will take effect after you exit and restart the Data Logging Software Figure 40 Font Window Figure 41 Color and Custom Color Windows ...

Страница 153: ...List Table 1 Spare Parts List Part Number Description 47 5026RK Cable serial IrDA adapter 49 5027RK Cable USB IrDA adapter 71 0096RK GX 2003 Data Logging Software Operator s Manual this document 83 0007RK Downloading software GX 2003 ...

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