User Handbook
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USER HANDBOOK SAFETY PROCEDURES net can be used to protect life and property and certain elements may be used in potentially • Never attempt to calibrate, adjust or repair the product unless you are fully trained, aware of all potential hazards and have been assessed by an authorised body as to your competence. Unauthorised adjustment of the product may endanger yourself and others. • Gases are dangerous. Care should always be taken when monitoring or handling gases.
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CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENCE AGREEMENT .......................................... i ......................................i net net Results Manager’ - SOFTWARE LICENCE ..............................................................................i ............................................ ii ......................................................... ii COPYRIGHT ........................................................... v LIABILITY .................................................................
USER HANDBOOK 1.2.4 Analysis ...................................................................... 1-4 ........................................................ 1-4 1.3 CALIBRATION LIMITS ............................................. 1-5 1.3.1 Gas Limits .................................................................. 1-5 1.3.2 Standards ................................................................... 1-5 net................................................................ 1-6 net RESULTS MANAGER ....
CONTENTS 3.4.1 Edit Gases................................................................ 3-20 3.4.2 Edit Gas Range ........................................................ 3-21 3.4.3 Edit Gas Limit(s)....................................................... 3-23 .............................. 3-23 3.4.5 Edit Purge Time........................................................ 3-24 .......................... 3-24 3.5.1 File Menu ................................................................. 3-25 3.5.
USER HANDBOOK 3.6.2.4 Gas Application Accuracy ............................................ 3-42 3.6.2.5 Gas Application Time................................................... 3-42 net RESULTS MANAGER ............................4-1 ...................................................... 4-1 ..................................... 4-1 4.3 INSTALLATION ........................................................ 4-2 4.4 SETUP ..................................................................... 4-7 4.4.
CONTENTS INSTRUMENT .....................................................6-1 .... 6-1 6.1.1 Start Software ............................................................ 6-1 6.1.2 Create New Setup Template ...................................... 6-3 6.1.3 Send Calibration File .................................................. 6-9 .......................................................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BASIC CONCEPTS net) can be used in two different applications: • As a gas delivery unit in an Instrument Management System (IMS) - see paragraph (a). • As a gas delivery unit in a workshop system - see paragraph (b). Fig.
USER HANDBOOK net, as illustrated in Fig. 1-1, is used to automatically the applications detailed below: net as a gas delivery unit in an Instrument Management System (IMS). net is used by instrument operators to automatically test or calibrate instruments on a regular basis, e.g. every two weeks. networked PC or laptop running net by a net software. net are net, and sent to an IMS database, by a networked PC or laptop running GDUnet Results Manager software. Network communication is made via Ethernet.
INTRODUCTION 1.2 CALIBRATION GASES net is connected to cylinders of calibration gas to ensure that a consistent standard can be maintained against which the instrument can be checked. net can connect up to 8 gas cylinders (a 4 gas cylinder version is also available). 1.2.1 Recommended Types The instrument should be calibrated in the gas it will be used in, rather than using calibration factors, i.e. Propane instruments should be calibrated with Propane gas etc.
USER HANDBOOK 1.2.4 Analysis The cylinder analysis should be known and within the operating • Individual cylinders should be analysed. • Limits on analysis should be clear. • Method of analysis should be known. 1.2.5 Preferred Values The typical values that would be used for instruments are given below. The list is not exhaustive but can be used as a general guide. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ZERO RANGE - Control Air Methane Instruments with 10% LEL Range - 0.
INTRODUCTION 1.3 CALIBRATION LIMITS 1.3.1 Gas Limits Gas limits for calibration or test are at the discretion of the customer and are set up via net. Limits should be based on the application but must always make allowance for the gas. Limits for various types of gases may change calibration test parameters. e.g. Butane requires wider limits than Methane because of increased gain requirements, thus the same limit cannot be applied to different calibrations. 1.3.
USER HANDBOOK 1.5 GDUnet RESULTS MANAGER net. GDUnet Results Manager is a software package that retrieves net, and downloads them to an IMS database. After setup this application runs in the background on the networked PC or laptop. The installation and setup of the software is detailed in Chapter 4.
net 2 net INSTALLATION 2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To install the net software package, you require the following minimum system requirements: • • 256Mb RAM • A minimum of 280Mb of free hard disk space • • Ethernet port • .NET Framework 4 or newer 2.2 INSTALLATION Important: net cannot test or calibrate an instrument until the net software package has been fully installed and initial file transfer has been undertaken. The net No. 14767). XPTM or newer, proceed as follows: 1.
USER HANDBOOK 2. net open. The following window is displayed: Fig. 2-1 CD-ROM AutoPlay 3. GMI recommend that before using this software program, the user reads the User Handbook. the User Handbook. 4. Before installing the net software program, it is recommended that the user exits all other Windows programs.
net 5. To start installation, select the GMI net Setup installer, a security warning as illustrated in Fig. 2-2 will be displayed. Click to continue. Fig. 2-2 Security Warning 6. The setup wizard will be displayed, as illustrated in Fig. 2-3. Click to continue. Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 7. To proceed with software installation, select an installation the software will be installed, as illustrated in Fig. 2-4. Click to continue. An alternative folder destination can be chosen, if preferred. Fig. 2-4 Installation Folder 8. To confirm and start installation, click illustrated in Fig. 2-5.
net 9. On completion of installation, the window illustrated in Fig. 2-6 is displayed. Click to exit the installation.
USER HANDBOOK 10.The A net software installation is now complete. net icon flexiCal net is automatically placed on the PC desktop for easy access to the software.
net 3 net OPERATION 3.1 INITIAL SETUP To start the net software package: on the desktop. flexiCal net net; the IMS server MUST be setup. The following prompt, as illustrated in Fig. 3-1, will be visible, select to continue. Fig. 3-1 Select IMS Server net to successfully connect to the network, therefore, the following MUST be setup correctly: • Server name - this is the database management system which contains the IMS database.
USER HANDBOOK The connections properties window, as illustrated in Fig. 3-2 will now be present: Fig.
net 3.1.1 Server Name To setup the server name: Click the drop down arrow from the Server name section and select the appropriate server name to be used, as illustrated in Fig. 3-3.
USER HANDBOOK 3.1.2 Database Connection To setup a database connection: Click the drop down arrow from the Select or enter a database name section and select or enter the appropriate database connection to be used, as illustrated in Fig. 3-4. Fig.
net Click to confirm server name and database connection. The main be seen. net window, as illustrated in Fig. 3-5 can now Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 3.2 NAVIGATION From this window, it is possible to navigate through the main net calibrate an instrument. File Exit Edit Preferences Help Setup Templates (drop down list) Open User Handbook flexiCal net Folders GDU Status Check About flexiCal net Open Setup Editor Calibrate Tab SEND TEST / CAL FILE GDUnet Selection (drop down list) Test Instrument Calibrate Instrument Fig. 3-6 Navigation included in section 3.5 of this handbook.
net 3.3 CALIBRATE net net the 3.3.1 Calibration Setup Options A drop down menu allows the user to select calibration applications. This method greatly reduces setup time ‘arrow’, highlighted in Fig. 3-7, to view stored list. Fig. 3-7 Note that the the ‘ following process. net software package is pre-loaded with selected as detailed in section 3.3.2. Typically, instruments can be calibrated with Methane, Propane, Butane or Pentane gases.
USER HANDBOOK 3.3.2 Calibration Setup Editor Calibration Setup Editor allows the user to select calibration options for a range of GMI instruments. To access this feature, select the Setup Editor window, illustrated in Fig. 3-7, is displayed. button. The Navigation From the Setup Editor window, illustrated in Fig. 3-8, it is possible to navigate through the main functions required to create a new net selected by default as the instrument.
net Save Setup New Setup Setup Gases Delete Setup Advanced Editor Gas Delivery Unit Display all Gas Types Gas Unit / Value Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 3.3.3 Edit Calibration Option net, proceed as follows: following: Gas 1: This is always ‘Zero Air’, used for zeroing the instrument’s ranges. This cannot be edited. Gas2: Methane will be applied to the instrument, as listed in of gas cylinder used. If the gas type to be used is CombiGas, the following example is a guide for CombiGas setup: 1. Select CombiGas, as illustrated in Fig. 3-9.
net 2. To edit default template, select the ‘CombiGas Settings’ button, as illustrated in Fig. 3-10. CombiGas Settings Fig. 3-11 displays the contents of an example CombiGas template. 3. compared and must be compatible with the corresponding 4. If compatible, proceed to section 3.3.7.
USER HANDBOOK 3.3.4 Edit Setup / New Template To edit template gas type or value proceed as follows: 1. The ‘gas type’ drop down arrow allows selection of an alternative gas to the one displayed in adjacent window, as illustrated in Fig. 3-12. Fig. 3-12 Edit Gas Type 2. Similarly, the unit of measure can also be edited by selecting the adjacent drop down arrow, as illustrated in Fig. 3-13. Fig.
net 3. If the gas value requires editing, highlight current value then type replacement value, as illustrated in Fig. 3-14. Fig. 3-14 Edit Gas Value 4. On completion, select to return to the setup editor window, as illustrated in Fig. 3-8. 5. To save edited setup as a new template, highlight then edit template name (e.g. New Template), as illustrated in Fig. 3-15. 6. To save New Template, click .
USER HANDBOOK 3.3.5 Delete Setup / Template 1. arrow illustrated in Fig. 3-16, then select the unwanted template (‘Old Template’ in example) from the displayed list. Fig. 3-16 2. With the unwanted template name displayed in the window adjacent to drop down arrow, click Template’ setup. to delete ‘Old 3.3.6 Advanced Editor Warning: Advanced Editor settings should not normally be accessed as gases, gas ranges and corresponding limits are factory set and should not require adjustment.
net 3.3.7 GDUnet Selection net must have the net registered on the network, in the ‘Send To’ section, click the drop down arrow and select the required net, as illustrated in Fig. 3-17. Fig. 3-17 GDUnet Selection 3.3.8 Test or Calibrate Selection ‘Send To’ also contains the selection to ‘Test’ or ‘Calibrate’ instruments as the required process. • The ‘Test’ process is selected to simply apply gas then record instrument status. This process does not update instrument calibration settings in any way.
USER HANDBOOK Fig. 3-18 Test or Calibrate 3.3.9 Test / Calibrate Instrument In this example, an instrument is the subject of a calibration procedure using the pre-loaded GDUnet Setup Template and net GMI02010009 - Prototype 009. When you are ready to send the setup across the network, select - Prototype 009, as illustrated in Fig. 3-19. Fig. 3-19 Send Calibration File net net, as illustrated in Fig. 3-20.
net Fig. 3-20 Generating Tests net sent, as illustrated in Fig. 3-21. Fig. 3-21 Preparing GDUnet net, as illustrated in Fig. 3-22. Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 3.4 ADVANCED EDITOR Warning: The Advanced Editor should not normally be accessed as gases, gas ranges and corresponding limits are factory set and should not require adjustment. GMI cannot be held responsible if these values are edited. This option is password protected, and can be accessed by selecting ‘Advanced Editor’ button window, illustrated in Fig. 3-8. from the ‘Setup Editor’ Note: Advanced Editor options are only applicable to each currently displayed gas setup.
net Fig. 3-24 Advanced Editor 2. To view the gases, select ‘CombiGas’ to display list of individual gas ranges, as illustrated in Fig. 3-25. Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 3.4.1 Edit Gases : (not normally applicable to CombiGas) If, for example, a number of individual gases were listed in the to highlighted gas, then type a value (in seconds). Select button to save time value, if applicable. Other Instruments: unavailable, the instrument can be calibrated using an alternative calibration gas, e.g. Butane ; Propane ; Pentane. net software compensates for the alternative gas selected.
net : If, for example, a number of individual gases were listed in the ‘Gases’ window, a gas type could be removed from the list by highlighting the gas type, then selecting remove from list. to : To delete a gas range from list in the ‘Ranges’ window, highlight the gas range to be removed, e.g. Carbon Monoxide is highlighted in Fig. 3-27, then select to remove from list.
USER HANDBOOK Fig. 3-27 Edit Gas Range 2. To edit gas range, select the drop down arrow, adjacent to existing gas range in editing panel, to display comprehensive list of gas ranges, as illustrated in Fig. 3-28. 3. To select a different gas range, highlight the required gas from the list and select. In the example, illustrated in Fig. 3-28, Carbon Monoxide will be replaced by the newly selected gas range from the drop down list. Fig.
net 4. Select to store updated range. 3.4.3 Edit Gas Limit(s) 1. To edit the gas ‘Low’, ‘Target’ or ‘High’ value for a particular range, highlight gas value in editing panel, e.g. ‘High’ limit 550.0, as illustrated in Fig. 3-29. Warning: Care should be taken if editing gas limits. 2. Type new value in editing panel. 3. Select to store updated value. 3.4.
USER HANDBOOK 3. Select to store updated value, if no further ‘advanced editing’ is required. 3.4.5 Edit Purge Time 1. To edit the purge time (in seconds), select radio button adjacent to panel displaying time value, as illustrated in Fig value respectively. 2. 3. Select to store updated value, if no further ‘advanced editing’ is required. Note: A longer purge time ensures all the gas is cleared from the instrument. 3.
net File Exit Edit Help Preferences Open User Handbook flexiCal net Folders GDU Status Check About flexiCal net Fig. 3-32 3.5.1 File Menu From the ‘File’ menu, the following item can be accessed: Exit: The ‘Exit’ button closes the net software package. Note that any unsaved changes will be lost. 3.5.2 Edit Menu From the ‘Edit’ menu, the following items can be accessed: Preferences: Refer to section 3.6 for ‘PREFERENCE SETTINGS’.
USER HANDBOOK 3.5.3 Help Menu From the ‘Help’ menu, the following items can be accessed: Open User Handbook: This link provides the user with access to the GDUnet User Handbook. The user handbook can also be accessed in a : There are two folders accessed via this link. All are located on TM 2007 or later). This folder contains all stored instrument Application Folder: for users. : net devices connected net is: Online - connected to the network, or 3.5.4.
net 3.5.4 GDU Status Check This application allows the user to check the current status of net devices connected to the network. To access this illustrated in Fig. 3-33. Fig. 3-33 Select GDU Status Check net connected to the network and provide the following details, as illustrated in Fig 3-34: Fig. 3-34 GDU Status Checker • GDUnet - name, description and serial no. • Status • IP Address assigned IP Address. • Last Synced synchronised with the IMS database. net will be either ONLINE or OFFLINE.
USER HANDBOOK The menu bar, illustrated in Fig. 3-35, provides the user with the following options: Refresh Data Source About Fig. 3-35 Menu Bar • Refresh - the application will check the current status of each net device connected to the network. • Data source - opens the connection properties window for selecting a new server name and database connection. Refer to section 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 to setup the server name and database connection. • About Checker, e.g. current version.
net 3.6 PREFERENCE SETTINGS The preferences dialogue sets the global conditions for net software to net to the network, enable visible gas ranges, default limits on instrument tests and also gas application times. Select ‘Preferences’ from the ‘Edit’ menu, as illustrated in Fig. 3.36. Fig. 3-36 Select Preferences The following ‘Password’ dialogue box is displayed: Fig. 3-37 Password Protected Enter password then click ‘OK’ button. Note: The factory set password is ‘default’.
USER HANDBOOK The preferences dialogue box is now displayed. The dialogue box contains two selectable tabs: ‘General’ and ‘Ranges’. General tab is illustrated in Fig. 3-38. Fig. 3-38 Preferences - General 3.6.1 ‘General’ Tab To save any preference change then close window, select .
net To reject any preference change and return to factory default settings, select Note: . Previously made changes will also be discarded. 3.6.1.1 Cal Due (Gasurveyor 400, 500 & earlier series only) normally set as one year from present date (i.e. ‘365’ value in window). This preference can be replaced with a time period, in days, ranging from 0 days to 365 days. Use to select number of days required. 3.6.1.
USER HANDBOOK 3.6.1.5 Allow Cal Due update on incomplete test By default, allowing the software to update the instrument ‘Cal To override this setting, i.e. enable feature, place a ‘Allow in the 3.6.1.6 Disable Instrument on Fail By default, allowing the software to disable the instrument if it To override this setting, i.e. enable feature, place a in the when overdue’. 3.6.1.
net from 0 to 10%. Time value, in seconds, relates to the duration that the pump and gas supply is temporarily halted. 0 to 20 seconds. 3.6.1.9 Default Conversion Factors The value (factor) displayed in each calibration gas type window represents 100% LEL of that particular gas type. This value can be edited if your company policy dictates equates to 100% LEL. To adjust the default conversion factors, use values for each gas type. to display option 3.6.1.
USER HANDBOOK Enter current password then select ‘OK’ button. The window illustrated in Fig. 3-40 is displayed: Fig. 3-40 Enter New Password Enter new password then select ‘OK’ button. Note: If no password is entered and only ‘OK’ selected, then the password entry dialogue is disabled and free access to ‘Preferences’ is enabled. The window illustrated in Fig. 3-41 is displayed: Fig. 3-41 Repeat New Password Re-type new password then select ‘OK’ button.
net 3.6.1.12 Select IMS net to connect and be recognised on the network, net has to be registered to the IMS database. To setup the IMS database, select . The window illustrated in Fig. 3-42 is displayed: Fig.
USER HANDBOOK net to successfully connect to the network, the following MUST be setup correctly: • Server name - this is the database management system which contains the IMS database. • Database connection - this is the IMS database which net’s to the network. Server Name To setup the server name: Click the drop down arrow from the Server Name section and select the appropriate server name to be used, as illustrated in Fig. 3-43.
net Database Connection To setup a database connection: Click the drop down arrow from the Select or enter a database name section and select or enter the appropriate database connection to be used, as illustrated in Fig. 3-44. Fig. 3-44 Database Connection Click to confirm server name and database connection.
USER HANDBOOK 3.6.1.13 Add GDU net to the IMS database, select The window illustrated in Fig. 3-45 is displayed: . Fig. 3-45 Enter GDU Details net to be registered to the network, then select Note: The serial no. is the 6 digit number found on the serial no. net. net with serial no. ‘000003’ and the description ‘Prototype 3’ are to be used, as illustrated in Fig. 3-46. Warning: 3-38 If the serial no. is entered incorrectly the GDUnet will not be found. Ensure the serial no. matches the serial no.
net net added to the network can now be seen when the drop down menu is selected in the ‘Send To’ section of the main window, as illustrated in Fig. 3-47. net 3.6.1.14 Edit GDU net, select . The window illustrated in Fig. 3-48 is displayed: Fig.
USER HANDBOOK net with serial no. ‘000003’ is to have the description amended to ‘Prototype 4’, as illustrated in Fig. 3-49. net, with the description changed, can now be seen when the drop down menu is selected in the ‘Send To’ section of the main window, as illustrated in Fig. 3-51.
net 3.6.2 ‘Ranges’ Tab If the ‘Ranges’ tab is selected from Preferences window, the dialogue box illustrated in Fig. 3-52 is displayed: Fig. 3-52 Preferences - Ranges To save any preference change then close window, select . 3.6.2.1 Reset All Range Defaults To reset all gas ranges to factory set defaults, select .
USER HANDBOOK 3.6.2.2 Zero Air Limit range and will record a ‘Pass’ if the reading is within this amount of zero, or 20.9 for oxygen. To edit ‘Zero Air Limit’ value, highlight existing value in window then type new value. 3.6.2.3 Gas Limit The software opts for the higher value in either the Fixed Margin it will record a ‘Pass’ if the reading is within this amount of the gas concentration . highlight existing value in relevant window then type new value. 3.6.2.
RESULTS MANAGER 4 GDUnet RESULTS MANAGER 4.1 INTRODUCTION net are stored in the net internal memory. The internal memory can store approximately 1000 test results. net and downloaded to the IMS database using the GDUnet Results Manager software package. This package requires installation, setup, then must be left running in the background. Important: PC running GDUnet Results Manager must be switched on at all times to ensure results are retrieved from any GDUnet connected to the network. 4.
USER HANDBOOK 4.3 INSTALLATION Important: This procedure should be carried out by an IT operative with server ‘Administration Rights’. The GDUnet Results Manager software package is supplied XPTM follows: 1. TM or Windows 7TM platforms, proceed as net open.
RESULTS MANAGER 2. GMI recommend that before using this software package, the user reads the User Handbook. the User Handbook. 3. Before installing the GDUnet Results Manager software package, it is recommended that the user exits all other Windows programs. 4. To start installation, select the GDUnet Results Manager installer, a security warning as illustrated in Fig. 4-2 will be displayed. Click to continue. Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 5. The Setup Wizard will be displayed, as illustrated in Fig. 4-3. Click to continue. Fig. 4-3 Setup Wizard 6. To proceed with software installation, select an installation folder. The installer creates the folder destination, C:\Program will be installed, as illustrated in Fig 4-4. Click to continue. An alternative folder destination can be chosen, if preferred.
RESULTS MANAGER Fig. 4-4 Installation Folder 7. To confirm and start installation, click illustrated in Fig. 4-5.
USER HANDBOOK 8. On completion of installation, the window illustrated in Fig. 4-6 is displayed. Click to exit the installation. 9. The GDUnet Results Manager installation is now complete. A GDUnet Results Manager shortcut GDUnet Results Manager is automatically placed on the PC desktop for easy access to the software.
RESULTS MANAGER 4.4 SETUP To setup the GDUnet Results Manager software package to transfer test results to the IMS database. Firstly, start the application by a double click of GDUnet Results Manager . illustrated in Fig. 4-7. Fig. 4-7 Main Window the main window, as illustrated in Fig 4-8: Fig. 4-8 Main Window For this application to successfully run the following MUST be setup correctly: • Server name - this is the database management system which contains the IMS database.
USER HANDBOOK 4.4.1 Server Name To setup the server name: 1. Click to open the connection properties window, as illustrated in Fig. 4-9. Fig.
RESULTS MANAGER 2. Click the drop down arrow from the Server Name section and select the appropriate server name to be used, as illustrated in Fig. 4-10.
USER HANDBOOK 4.4.2 Database Connection To setup a database connection: 1. Click to open the connection properties window, as illustrated in Fig. 4-8. 2. Click the drop down arrow from the Select or enter a database name section and select or enter the appropriate database connection to be used, as illustrated in Fig. 4-11. Fig. 4-11 Database Connection 3. Click name.
RESULTS MANAGER 4.5 TEST RESULT STORAGE The GDUnet Results Manager software has two (2) functions: 1. To to the network. net connected 2. To send the instrument test results to the IMS database (whilst archiving onto a PC). 4.5.1 Results Download The GDUnet Results Manager net’s net (approximately every 30 seconds). net and downloaded net Results Manager installed). net, GMI02000003, connected and various Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 4.5.2 Results Processing The GDUnet Results Manager test results to the IMS database. Fig. 4-13 illustrates the ‘Results Processing Progress’ tab and archived. In the background the test results are also being sent to the IMS database. Fig. 4-13 Results Processing Instrument test results are now stored on the IMS database and can be viewed using the IMS Commander application.
GDUnet OPERATION 5 GDUnet OPERATION 5.1 GDUnet Models net, as follows: Part No. Gas Connections Fittings 14750 8 6mm. 14751 4 6mm. The differences between the models are: • gases • The actual operation of each of the models are identical.
USER HANDBOOK 5.2 MAIN FEATURES net are illustrated in Fig. 5-1 and described as follows: 1 2 3 4 GDUnet #010001 INSERT GMI 8 5 7 6 Fig. 5-1 Main Features 1. Gas Connections 5. Front Panel Lock 2. Communications 6. 3. Microswitches 7. External Connectors 4. Gas Nozzle 8.
GDUnet OPERATION 5.2.1 LCD undertaken or has instructions for the user, as illustrated in the example in Fig. 5-2. GDUnet #010001 INSERT GMI 5.2.2 Test LEDs net net and instrument being tested. Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 5.2.3 power supply connection, an Ethernet connection for communication over the network and a The connector locations are illustrated in Fig. 5-4. Fig. 5-4 External Connectors 5.2.4 Gas Connections net for testing and calibrating instruments are connected to the gas inlet adaptors as shown, in Fig. 5-5, below. Fig.
GDUnet OPERATION Note: For correct installation of gases, refer to the GDUnet Installation Guide, part no. 14766. 5.2.5 Gas Nozzle net via the outlet nozzle. When the instrument is located correctly in the tray the nozzle ‘O’ ring ensures there is a seal between the nozzle and the instrument, therefore no gas leakage. NOZZLE 'O' RING Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 5.2.6 Microswitches net contains two (2) contact microswitches located inside the instrument hood, as illustrated in Fig. 5-7. The purpose of these microswitches is as follows: MICROSWITCH (1): net front panel. MICROSWITCH (2) type determines whether communications are via the optical • Optical comms when microswitch 2 is activated. • MICROSWITCH (2) Detects instrument type for automatic communications selection (IrDA or com port) MICROSWITCH (1) Detects instrument inserted in tray Fig.
GDUnet OPERATION 5.2.7 Optical Port Optical communication occurs when microswitch 2 has been activated. The following examples are types of instruments that use optical communications: • Gasurveyors • First Responders • Leak Surveyor The optical port is illustrated in Fig. 5-8 below. Optical Port Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 5.2.8 IrDA Window Infrared communication occurs when microswitch 2 has not been activated. The following examples are types of instruments that use infrared communications: • Shipsurveyors • Gascoseeker Acclaim IrDA COMMUNICATIONS Fig. 5-9 IrDA Window 5.2.9 Front Panel Lock key-lock, as illustrated in Fig. 5-10. Two (2) keys are supplied with the unit. Fig.
GDUnet OPERATION 5.3 STANDARD OPERATION net is connected to a mains power supply, the green POWER ON shown in Fig. 5-11. Fig. 5-11 Power On The following start up sequence will begin: 1. light will be on but no messages are present. 2. After approximately 30 seconds the buzzer will sound and 3. INSERT GMI’. net.) 4. Note: The start-up sequence gives the opportunity to observe the test LEDs and buzzer are functioning correctly.
USER HANDBOOK 5.3.1 Test / Calibration Procedure calibrating an instrument. 1. Ensure correct hardware installation has taken place, refer to net Installation Guide, part no. 14766. 2. Ensure net software installation has taken place, refer to chapter 2 net Installation. 3. net, refer to chapter 3 - net Operation. 4. Ensure GDUnet Results Manager installation and setup has net Results Manager. 5. The procedure for the testing or calibrating of an instrument is illustrated in Fig. 5-12.
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TEST / CALIBRATION EXAMPLE 6 TEST / CALIBRATION SETUP OF GMI PORTABLE INSTRUMENT net software. 6.1 CALIBRATE GASURVEYOR 526 INSTRUMENT In this example, calibration is to be performed on a GMI Gasurveyor 526 instrument. net. To setup the Gasurveyor 526 net net has been registered on the IMS server. Refer to chapters 2 and 3 for details. 6.1.1 Start Software To start the net software package: the desktop. flexiCal net The window is illustrated in Fig.
USER HANDBOOK Fig. 6-1 Main Window Select the drop down menu arrow, illustrated in Fig. 6-2, to view stored setup templates. If there is an existing template in the drop down menu for the Gasurveyor 526 instrument, select template. The calibration gas If there is no template available in the drop down menu for Gasurveyor 526, a new setup template can be created. Proceed to ‘Setup Editor’.
TEST / CALIBRATION EXAMPLE 6.1.2 Create New Setup Template 1. Select the Setup Editor in Fig . 6-3 is displayed. button. The window illustrated Fig. 6-3 Setup Editor 2. Select ‘New Setup’ button from the ‘Setup Editor’ window. The window illustrated in Fig 6.4 is displayed: Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 3. Select the drop down menu arrow, illustrated in Fig. 6-5, to net as the calibration station and gas delivery unit suitable for all GMI instrument types: Fig. 6-5 Select Rig 4. be loaded (Nos. 2 to 8), together with ‘Zero Air’, always listed as No. 1. ‘Zero Air’ is used for zeroing the instrument’s ranges and cannot be edited.
TEST / CALIBRATION EXAMPLE Fig. 6-6 Specify Gas Type 6. From drop down list, select ‘Methane’. in Fig. 6-7. Fig.
USER HANDBOOK 7. From list illustrated in Fig. 6-7, select ‘PPM’. The displayed ‘value’ window automatically selects ‘PPM’ as the unit of measure. 8. The value on the gas cylinder label in this example is 800 PPM. To enter this (800) value, highlight existing (0) value then type new value in window, as illustrated in Fig. 6-8. Fig. 6-8 Specify Gas Value 9. To specify gas No.3 (0 to 100% LEL), select gases drop down list, as illustrated in Fig. 6-6. 10. From drop down list, select ‘Methane’.
TEST / CALIBRATION EXAMPLE Fig. 6-9 Setup Continuation 11. corresponding value should be entered in ‘%’ window. The value on the gas cylinder label in this example is 50%. To enter this (50) value, highlight existing (0) value then type new value in window. 12. to display gases drop down list, as illustrated in Fig. 6-6. To enter this (100) value, highlight existing (0) value then type new value in window. 13. To specify gas No.
USER HANDBOOK On completion of gas entries, a setup template name can now be added. 14. To name ‘gas setup’, position cursor in window then type name of setup template, as illustrated in example Fig 6-10. Fig. 6-10 15. To save template, select ‘Save Setup’ new ‘Gsv 526’ setup. button to store Note: There is an ‘Advanced Editor’ feature available, as detailed in Chapter 3, section 3.4.
TEST / CALIBRATION EXAMPLE 6.1.3 Send Calibration File 1. From the main window, select ‘Gsv 526’ from drop down setup menu, as illustrated in Fig. 6-11 Fig. 6-11 Select Setup 2. net ‘GMI02000003 Prototype 3’ are selected from the ‘Send To’ section. 3. net ‘GMI02000003 - Prototype 3’, select proceed. to net ‘GMI02000003 - Prototype 3’.
USER HANDBOOK 6-10
INDEX INDEX A D net 3-26 3-1, 3-4, 3-36 ITEMS 3-24 3-23, 3-33 Advanced Editor Password 3-18 AGREEMENT, LICENCE incomplete test i 3-32 Apply Gas Application Time C E only) CALIBRATE 3-31 Edit Calibration Option 3-7, 3-15 3-10 3-23 CALIBRATION GASES 1-3 Edit Gas 3-22 CALIBRATION LIMITS 1-5 Edit Gases 3-20 Calibration Setup Editor 3-8 Edit Gas Limit(s) 3-23 Calibration Setup Options 3-7 Edit Gas Measurement 3-12 Edit Gas Range 3-21 Edit Gas Type 3-12 Check for Updates 3-26
USER HANDBOOK Enable Hardware Zero 3-32 Enter a database name 3-4 Ethernet 1-2, 5-4 External Connectors 5-4 F 3-15 net Setup Template ‘General’ Tab 3-25 File Menu Items 3-25 Fittings 3-7 3-30 H Help Menu File Menu 3-26 I 5-1 IMS database 3-1, 3-35, 4-1 2-1 IMS installation 3-26 INITIAL SETUP 3-1 net icon 2-4 INSTALLATION 2-1, 4-2, 5-1 net INSTALLATION 2-1 Installation folder net OPERATION 3-1 Plus 1-2 Instrument Management System (IMS) 1-1 net net Folders Front Panel
INDEX Microswitches 5-6 Results Processing N Name Template 6-8 Network communication 1-2 New Setup New Template S 6-3 3-13 O Open User Handbook 4-12 Retrieve instrument test results 4-11 3-26 Save Range 3-21 Select IMS 3-35 Select IMS Server 3-1 Select Preferences 3-29 Operating-system independent 1-2 Select Rig Optical Port 5-7 Send To ‘O’ ring 5-5 Server name 3-1, 3-3, 3-36 Setup Editor 3-8 Setup Template 6-3 Setup Template(s) 3-7 4-4 Other Instruments Password 3-33
USER HANDBOOK T Templates Test 3-7 3-15 SETUP OF GMI PORTABLE INSTRUMENT 6-1 Test or Calibrate Selection 3-15 TEST RESULT STORAGE 4-11 U USB 1-2, 5-4 V W WARRANTY Workshop system ii 1-1 Z Zero Air 3-10 Zero Air Limit 3-42 Symbols iv
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