SDM-2009 Docking Station PC Controlled Configuration Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0262RK Revision: C Released: 8/12/13 www.rkiinstruments.
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PC Controller Program Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Main Program Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SDM-2009/Instrument Display Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting Data in the Logs Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Instrument Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Open Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Parameter Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This section briefly describes the SDM-2009 Docking Station, the Single Module Data Viewer Program, and the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program. This section also describes the SDM-2009 Docking Station PC Controlled Configuration Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of this section lists the SDM2009’s specifications.
CAUTION: The GX-2009 detects oxygen deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen, combustible gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be dangerous or life threatening. When using the GX-2009, you must follow the instructions and warnings in the GX-2009 Operator’s Manual to assure proper and safe operation of the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury.
Specifications Table 1: SDM-2009 Specifications Input Power 12 VDC NOTE: AC Adapter with 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6A input and 12 VDC, 1.2A output provided as standard.
NOTE: The bump test function of the GX-2009 is included in instruments with firmware version 03955 or later installed. GX-2009 instruments shipped after May 2011 include the bump test function. Instruments that have a serial number starting with 04516 or later shipped from the factory with the bump test function available. Instruments that have a serial number starting with 04515 did not include the bump test function when shipped from the factory. The factory setting for the bump test function is off.
Description This section describes the SDM-2009 docking station. It is designed to be used on a table top and consists of the AC adaptor, Type A to Type B USB cable, air filter, check valve, 3 plastic T-fittings, sample tubing, instrument panel, back panel, control panel, status LEDs, and 2 USB ports. AC Adapter Single-Port AC Adapter The single-port AC adapter is a wall plug style adapter with a 5 foot cable. The end of the cable has a plug that connects to the power jack on the SDM-2009’s back panel.
USB Cable A Type A to Type B USB cable is provided with the docking station. It is used to connect the USB port on the back of the SDM-2009 to a computer. Type A, for connection to PC USB port Type B, for connection to USB port on the SDM-2009's back panel Figure 3: USB Cable Air Filter, Sample Tubing, and Check Valve A cylindrical particle filter with a short length of tubing is supplied with the SDM-2009 for installation to the AIR fitting on the back panel.
A check valve is included with the SDM-2009. It is intended for use on the exhaust fitting when manifolding multiple docking stations together. See “Assembling a Manifold for Multiple SDM-2009 Units” on page 13 for manifolding instructions. Figure 5: Check Valve Two T-fittings are included with the SDM-2009. The larger fitting is for the exhaust tubing manifold construction. The smaller fitting is for the GAS tubing manifold construction.
Instrument Cradle The instrument cradle is a recessed area on the top of the SM-2009 that is designed to accept the GX-2009. Insert the GX-2009 in the instrument cradle when you perform a bump test or calibration. The cradle has charging contacts on the bottom that mate with the contacts on the back of the GX-2009. There are sample ports in the front of the cradle that match up with the GX-2009’s sensors and route air and calibration gas to the sensors during a bump test or calibration.
Back Panel The back panel includes the power jack, sample fittings, and a USB PC connector. Exhaust Fitting Gas Fitting Back Panel USB Port (Type B), For Computer Connection Air Fitting Power Jack Figure 8: Back Panel Power Jack The power jack is located in the bottom left corner of the back panel. The plug on the end of the AC adapter cable mates to it. Sample Fittings Three sample fittings are located on the back of the SDM-2009.
Control Panel The control panel is used to setup and operate the docking station in the Standalone configuration. It is located at the front of the docking station. It includes the control buttons, the control button LEDs, and the CHARGE status LED. CHARGE LED COPY LED CAL LED BUMP LED CHARGE GX-2009 OFF POWER BUMP EDIT ENTER CAL. COPY SDM-2009 1SEC ON 3SEC OFF Control Buttons Figure 9: Control Panel Five control buttons are located on the control panel.
Front Panel A type A USB port is located on the front of the docking station. This port can be used to save calibration and bump test data to a USB flash drive. This USB port is for use only in the Standalone configuration of the SDM-2009 and is not used in the PC Controlled configuration. Figure 10: Front Panel NOTE: The SDM-2009 does not support connection of a computer to the front USB port, only a USB flash drive.
Hardware Setup This section describes how to assemble the hardware that came with the SDM-2009, assemble a manifold, and connect calibration gas. Hardware Assembly The hardware assembly consists of connecting the AC adapter(s), installing the air filter(s), installing the check valve(s), connecting the sample tubing and connecting the USB cable(s). The SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller software can support 1-10 SDM-2009 docking stations connected at the same time.
SDM-2009 on the exhaust fitting of each SDM-2009. Route the tube to an area where the exhaust can be safely dispersed, such as an open window. Exhaust tubing from multiple units can be daisy chained together in a manifold for more convenient operation. In this case, the check valves that are provided with the docking stations need to be used. See "Assembling a Manifold for Multiple SDM-2009 Units" below for instructions. CAUTION: The maximum recommended length for the exhaust tube is 10 feet.
7. For the remaining SDM-2009s, cut 6-7” pieces of 5/16 inch tubing and connect the remaining T-fittings. GAS1 Unit 2 AIR GAS1 Unit 9 AIR GAS1 Unit 10 AIR GAS1 AIR Check Valve T-Fitting 7 inches 10 Foot Max Exhaust Tube To Open Area Unit 1 Use one of the provided 10 foot lengths of tubing and connect it to the T-fitting on the last SDM-2009. The maximum recommended exhaust tube length is 10 feet. 9 inches 6.
GAS Tubing Reference Figure 13 for the instructions below. 1. Cut a 3-4” piece of 3/16 inch tubing for each GAS fitting on every SDM-2009 except the last one. 2. Connect the tubing to the GAS fitting on every SDM-2009 except the last one. 3. Insert the smaller T-fittings into the tubing so that the remaining two ports on the T-fitting are perpendicular to the GAS fitting. 4. Cut 6-7” pieces of 3/16 inch tubing and connect the T-fittings. 5.
Figure 13: Gas Manifold Connections Hardware Setup • 16 AIR AIR Unit 6 GAS1 Unit 5 GAS1 AIR AIR Unit 7 GAS1 Unit 4 GAS1 AIR AIR Unit 8 GAS1 Unit 3 GAS1 AIR AIR Unit 9 GAS1 Unit 2 GAS1 AIR AIR Unit 10 GAS1 Unit 1 GAS1
Connecting Calibration Gas The GAS fitting on the back of the docking station is designed to be used with a calibration gas cylinder that is fitted with a demand flow regulator. The AIR fitting may be used with a demand flow regulator and a cylinder of zero emissions air, but this is not normally necessary since the docking station will generally be in a fresh air area. The type of calibration gas cylinder used depends on the gas sensors installed in the instrument being used with the calibration station.
EAGLE 2 and GX Type Instrument Connection There are 2 different versions of the Docking Station PC Controller program. The SDM-E2 Docking Station PC Controller program is intended for use with SDM-E2 docking stations and EAGLE 2 instruments. The SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller program is intended for use with GX type docking stations and GX type instruments. Bump tests and calibrations can be performed on multiple EAGLE 2s and GX type instruments at the same time.
9. Review the installation settings. If they are OK, click Install and the installation process will begin. If you want to change installation settings, click Back and change them to the desired settings. 10. During software installation, the installation program may find newer versions of Windows files on your computer than those in the Installation CD. If this happens, the installation software will ask you if you want to keep these newer files. Click Yes to do so. 11.
13. If this is the first time you are installing a PC Controller Program, a window will appear saying that the file did not pass Windows logo testing. Click Continue Anyway. 14. Click Finish once the drivers are successfully installed. Figure 15: Finish Device Driver Installation The installation will continue. 15. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete software installation. 16. To complete the driver installation, ensure that all of your docking stations are connected to your computer.
17. Turn on a docking station by pressing and holding the POWER button for at least 1 second. 18. The first time an SDM-2009 is turned on after being connected to the computer, a Found New Hardware window will appear. NOTE: The following instructions do not apply to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7. The hardware driver will automatically install and you will be notified that the USB device is ready for use. Figure 16: Found New Hardware Wizard 19.
20. The wizard will search for the driver files. Figure 17: Searching 21. Once the files have been found, a window will appear saying that the file did not pass Windows logo testing. Click Continue Anyway. Figure 18: Windows Logo Error 22. The installation will continue. Click Finish when the installation has completed. 23. Repeat steps 17 through 22 for every docking station in your system.
Launching the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program 1. Click Start on the Windows Icon Tray, then select Programs/SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller. You may also double click the shortcut created on your desktop. The SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program is launched and the main program window appears. Figure 19: Main Program Window 2. If you are starting the software for the first time, a message window appears informing you that a database has been created. Click OK in that window.
Overview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program This section provides a brief overview of the program and a description of the main program window. Instructions for using the program are given in other parts of this manual. Use this section to become familiar with the main program window, but before attempting to use the program, make sure to perform the program setup as described in “Setting Up the PC Controller Program” on page 26.
Main Program Window The main program window is where the current status of the program operation is shown. Any SDM-2009s and instruments that are currently connected to it and any instruments that have previously been but are not currently connected to it are also shown. The program’s various functions are initiated or accessed from this screen. The current date and time are always displayed in the lower right corner of the main program window.
instruments that are in the database. The SDM-2009s are identified by a number. The instruments are identified by their serial number. By selecting either the Icon radio button or the Details radio button, the SDM-2009s and instruments can be displayed either as icons or in a table format that shows various instrument parameter details such as station ID, user ID, the next scheduled bump test date, and the next scheduled calibration date among others.
PC Controller Program” on page 23. NOTE: It is not necessary to turn on the SDM-2009 docking stations if you are only performing configuration setup. 2. The configuration parameters are located in the Configuration Window of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller program. To access the Configuration Window, click the Config button along the top of the main program window. 3. You will be prompted to enter a password. The factory set password is ABCDE.
5. Select the Instrument Information options. • Change Parameter If Change Parameter is selected (factory setting), the Edit function is active in the Instrument Function Menu allowing you to change various parameters in connected instruments. See “Edit Function” on page 95 for a complete description of the Edit function. If it is not selected, the Edit function is not active. Select or deselect the Change Parameter box.
program will reset the numbers it has assigned to specific docking stations and reassign them as you turn SDM-2009 docking stations on and connect them to the program. See “Setting Up the SDM-2009 Display Order” on page 31 for instructions to use this feature. 8. Select the Calibration options. In the Calibration section of the Parameter Tab, you can select Manual Calibration or Auto Calibration.
successfully connects to the program and its instrument parameters are retrieved by the program. When you select Auto Bump Test, a window pops up indicating that only sensors tested with GAS 1 and one sensor tested with GAS 2 will be bump tested in auto bump test. This screen does not have any meaning for the GX-2009 and is only applicable to the GX-2012 and Gas Tracer instruments. If neither box is selected, you will not be able to perform a bump test.
of the calibration gas concentration. For example, if the tolerance is set to 50%, and the %LEL calibration gas concentration is 50% LEL, then the bump test gas reading for the LEL channel on the instrument must be 50 %LEL ± 25 %LEL. To change the Tolerance, use the arrows to the right of the current setting or highlight the current setting and type in the desired value. The value you type in must be valid (between 10 and 50%). 10. When you are finished making changes, click OK.
3. The Parameter Tab of the Configuration Window will be displayed. Figure 22: Config Window Parameter Tab 4. Click the box next to Initialize Display Order in the SDM portion of the Parameter tab. 5. Click OK. 6. The program will ask if you want to save the changes. Click Yes. 7. A window will appear informing you that you need to turn off all SDMs and restart the program. Click OK. 8. Click the Exit button in the upper right corner of the main program window to exit the program. 9.
order on the Main Program Window, but the stations which are off will not be shown. 13. If you need to reorder the docking stations, repeat steps 1 through 12. Cylinders Window The Cylinders Window allows you to keep track of cylinders that are in use and the expiration date for those cylinders. If a cylinder’s expiration date has passed, the PC Controller program will alert you in the message area of the main program window as soon as the program is started.
Selecting a Cylinder from the Predefined List The Cylinders Window comes with several predefined cylinders that you can choose from. 1. To access the Cylinders Window, click the Cylinders button along the top of the main program window. 2. Click in a Name field, click on the drop down menu that appears, and select a predefined cylinder. Figure 24: Predefined List of Cylinders 3. Set the expiration date by clicking in the Expiration field and clicking the drop down menu that appears.
Cancel in the Cylinders Window. A window will appear notifying you that changes will not be saved. To continue to the main program window, click OK. To return to the Cylinders Window to save your changes, click Cancel. 6. If you want to save any changes made, click OK. A window will appear asking if you want to save the changes you made. To return to the main program window and save your changes, click Yes. To return to the main program window without saving changes, click No.
3. Type in the name of your new cylinder (ie. gas name and concentration). 4. Click in the Part No field once to select it and once more to bring the cursor up. Type in the part number for your new cylinder (typically the RKI part number). 5. Click in the Expiration field and click on the drop down menu that appears. Use the calendar to select an expiration date. The expiration date box will be highlighted in orange if the expiration date of the cylinder is less than 10 days away.
3. NOTE: Install a GX-2009 in the instrument cradle. If the GX-2009 is left in the SDM-2009 after bump testing or calibration, the pump will run for 12 seconds every 2 minutes in order to keep hydrogen generated from charging of the NiMH batteries from affecting the CO sensor. 4. Turn on each SDM-2009 by pressing and holding the SDM-2009’s POWER button. When the control panel LEDs turn on, release the POWER button. 5. The BUMP T and CAL S LEDs will turn off and the COPY LED will be steadily on or off.
exceptions below in step 8). If a successful connection between the instrument and the SDM-2009 occurs, the home screen will appear on the instrument display at the end of the startup sequence. The auto calibration values for all installed sensors will be displayed. CH4 %LEL 50 50 CO ppm OXY vol% 12.0 H2S ppm 25.0 TRANSMIT NOTE: 8. The screen shown above applies to a 4-channel GX-2009.
parameters. The BUMP T and CAL S LEDs will flash amber while the data is being downloaded. Once the parameter download is complete, the BUMP T and CAL S LEDs will be solid amber. When all instruments have been turned on, connected, and downloaded, the main program window will appear as shown below. When the instrument is connected to the PC Controller Program, the date and time of the instrument are automatically updated to the current date and time on the PC Controller Program’s screen.
Icon View vs. Details View Instruments that are currently connected or have been previously connected can be viewed in either Icon View or Details View. Choose Icon or Details View by clicking the Icon or Details radio button below the control buttons. Icon View allows you to view connected instruments and previously connected instruments in an icon configuration. Connected instruments are shown as an instrument inserted in an SDM-2009 icon. Previously connected instruments are shown as instrument icons.
Printing and Exporting an Instrument List from the Main Program Window You can print, save, or add to clipboard the instrument list in the main program window. You can only print the list if it is viewed in Details format. The list cannot be printed when viewed in Icon format. To print the instrument list: 1. Ensure that the main program window is being viewed in Details format.
To print the instrument list, click OK. To cancel the print job, click Cancel. To save the instrument list as a .csv file: 1. Click the Save icon located just below the Exit button. 2. Choose a file path and enter a file name and click Save. To save the instrument list to the clipboard: 1. Click the Clipboard button located just below the Exit button.
To automatically bump test or calibrate an instrument or instruments: 1. Be sure that Auto Bump Test or Auto Calibration are selected in the Configuration Window. See “Setting Up the PC Controller Program” on page 26 for instructions. 2. Verify that all of the bump test and/or calibration parameters are set correctly. See “Setting Up the Configuration” on page 26 for instructions. 3. Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder is connected to each SDM-2009 or to the manifold line. 4.
4. Select the instrument or instruments you wish to bump test and click on them to highlight them as shown below. To select multiple instruments for bump testing, hold down the Control button on the keyboard as you click them. Figure 30: Instrument Selection 5. If you would like an automatic calibration to occur after a failed bump test, select the Force Calibration selection box. 6. Click the Bump test button in the lower right corner of the main program window.
7. You will be asked to confirm which GX-2009 channels will use GAS 1 for the bump test. The gas concentration shown next to each channel is the auto calibration value for that channel. If it does not match the gas concentration in the cylinder, change the auto calibration value for that channel. See “Sensor Tab” on page 103 for instructions. All channels in the instrument will be selected. The selections are not user adjustable.
8. You will then be asked to confirm the auto calibration values and the instruments that the calibration cylinder will be used for. Be sure the auto calibration values match the values listed on the calibration cylinder. The serial number and gas combination of all selected instruments will appear sequentially beneath the gas cylinder concentration. All channels will be bump tested using GAS 1. Figure 32: Gas Order Confirmation Screen 9. Click OK.
10. The pump(s) will start and the program will indicate that air is flowing. The AIR indicator on the program screen will be on and air will be applied to the instrument(s) for 45 seconds, then the PC Controller Program will perform a zero adjustment on all the channels. The BUMP T LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will be flashing amber. If at any point during the bump test you wish to cancel the bump test, click the Cancel button in the lower right corner of the screen.
11. After air is applied, and if all the channels passed the zero adjustment, calibration gas will be applied. The GAS 1 indicator on the program screen will come on and calibration gas will be applied to the instrument(s) for the duration specified in the Gas Exposure Time parameter in the Configuration Window. Figure 34: Calibration Gas Flowing The PC Controller Program will analyze the results.
12. After calibration gas is applied, the docking station will purge with fresh air for 45 seconds.
13. After the fresh air purge is complete, • If the bump test passes, the following window will open indicating that. The BUMP T LED will be solid green. Click OK to return to the main program window. The BUMP T LED will turn off. Figure 36: Bump Test Passed The GX-2009 will automatically be shut off 20 seconds after a successful bump test.
• If the bump test fails and the Force Calibration box was not selected, the following window will open indicating which channels failed the bump test. The BUMP T LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will be solid red. Click OK to return to the main program window or double click the instrument information line to view the bump test results in the Logs window. The BUMP T LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will turn off.
• If the bump test fails and the Force Calibration box was selected, the SDM-2009 automatically performs a calibration immediately after the failed bump test. The results screen will indicate the results of both the bump test and calibration. The BUMP T LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will be solid red. The CAL S LED will be solid green if the calibration passed or solid red if the calibration failed.
• If at any point during the bump test the flow rate to the instrument becomes too low, the PC Controller Program will abort the bump test and display a failed bump test screen. The BUMP T LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will be solid red. Click OK to return to the main program window or double click an instrument information line to view the bump test or calibration results in the Logs window. The BUMP T LED on the SDM2009 control panel will turn off.
Calibrating a GX-2009 The following instructions illustrate a calibration on a 4-gas instrument. If your instrument has less than 4 channels, the screens will look slightly different. A 3-gas or 4-gas cylinder, depending on your instrument configuration, must be used to fully calibrate the GX-2009 in the docking station. The PC Controller Program is capable of performing a calibration both manually and automatically on a GX-2009.
4. Select the instrument or instruments you wish to calibrate and click on them to highlight them as shown below. To select more than one instrument for calibration, hold down the Control button on the keyboard as you click them. Figure 40: Instrument Selection 5. Click the Calibration button in the lower right corner of the main program window.
6. You will be asked to confirm which GX-2009 channels will use GAS 1 for the calibration. The gas concentration shown next to each channel is the auto calibration value for that channel. If it does not match the gas concentration in the cylinder, change the auto calibration value for that channel. See “Sensor Tab” on page 103 for instructions. All channels in the instrument will be selected. The selections are not user adjustable.
7. You will then be asked to confirm the auto calibration values and the instruments that the calibration cylinder will be used for. Be sure the auto calibration values match the values listed on the calibration cylinder. The serial number and gas combination of all selected instruments will appear sequentially beneath the gas cylinder concentration. All channels will be calibrated using GAS 1. Figure 42: Gas Order Confirmation Screen 8. Click OK.
9. The pump(s) will start and the program will indicate that air is flowing. The CAL S LED will begin to flash amber. Air will be applied to the instrument(s) for 45 seconds, then the PC Controller Program will perform a zero adjustment on all the channels. If at any point during the calibration you wish to cancel the calibration, click the Cancel button in the lower right corner of the screen. The calibration will be aborted and the CAL S LED will turn solid amber.
10. After air is applied, and if all the channels passed the zero adjustment, calibration gas will be applied. The GAS 1 indicator on the program screen will come on. Calibration gas will be applied to the instrument(s) for 90 seconds. Figure 44: Calibration Gas Flowing The PC Controller Program will analyze the results.
11. After calibration gas is applied, the docking station will purge with fresh air for 45 seconds.
12. After the fresh air purge is complete, • If the calibration passes, the following window will open indicating that. The CAL S LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will be solid green. Click OK to return to the main program window. The CAL S LED will turn off. Figure 46: Calibration Passed The GX-2009 will automatically be shut off 20 seconds after a successful calibration.
• If the calibration fails, the following window will open indicating which channels failed to calibrate. The CAL S LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will be solid red. Click OK to return to the main program window or double click the instrument information line to view the calibration results in the Logs window. The CAL S LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will turn off.
• If at any point during the calibration the flow rate to the instrument becomes too low, the PC Controller will abort the calibration and display a failed calibration screen. The CAL S LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will be solid red. Click OK to return to the main program window or double click the instrument information line to view the calibration results in the Logs window. The CAL S LED on the SDM-2009 control panel will turn off.
Troubleshooting NOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes SDM-2009 problems only. See the GX-2009 Operator’s Manual for problems you may encounter with the GX-2009. Table 3: Troubleshooting the SDM-2009 Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action • Fresh air adjustment fails • The SDM-2009 is not in a fresh air environment or the cylinder being used is not a zero air cylinder. • If a zero air cylinder is used, the calibration cylinder is out of gas.
• No connection between instrument and PC Controller Program • SDM-2009 is not turned on. • The instrument is not correctly inserted into the instrument cradle. • The IR window is dirty. • The USB cable is not properly plugged into the SDM-2009 or the PC. 1. Turn on the SDM-2009. If it does not turn on, check that the AC adapter is plugged into an AC socket and to the jack on the back of the SDM-2009. 2. Check to make sure the instrument is inserted properly. 3.
Testing a GX-2009” on page 43, “Calibrating a GX-2009” on page 54. 2. After the bump test or calibration has been completed, turn off the instrument(s) by selecting the instrument(s), right clicking on them, and selecting Power Off. The docking station will automatically turn off the instrument(s) 20 seconds after a successful bump test or calibration or if there is no activity for the time period defined by Auto Power OFF Time in the Configuration Window. 3.
6. If the batteries are fully charged, then the blinking amber LED will turn solid green in a few minutes. If the batteries are drained enough for the SDM-2009 to charge them, the CHARGE LED will continue to blink amber while charging is taking place. The SDM-2009 will take approximately 3 hours to charge a fully discharged GX2009. If the charging process encounters a fail condition, the CHARGE LED will turn steadily red. 7. When the charge is complete, the CHARGE status LED will turn solid green.
The lower left frame contains three selection boxes for organizing data. When viewing the data, it can be organized in two ways: 1. Base View Format If you do not select Serial No, Station ID, or User ID, the Base view box appears next to the selection boxes. The data can be organized by either data type or by the year and month of the saved data. Figure 49: Logs Window in Base View Format, Date To view data in the Date Base View Format: a. Select Date in the Base view box. b.
Figure 50: Logs Window in Base View Format, Type To view data in the Type Base View Format: a. Select Type in the Base view box. b. Click the expanded view symbol (+) next to a data type folder (Alarm, Calibration, etc.) in the Data frame of the Logs window or double click the folder to view the contents below it. c. Single click on a date folder. The dates are displayed in year/month format. All of the files in that date folder will appear in the upper right frame of the Logs window. d.
If any of these boxes are selected, the Base view box disappears. Click the selection box or boxes in the lower left frame to organize the data as desired. Figure 51: Logs Window in ID View Format To view data in the ID View Format: a. Select one or more of the ID view choices, Serial No., Station ID, or User ID. b. Click the expanded view symbol (+) next to an ID folder (Serial No., Station ID, or User ID) in the Data frame of the Logs window or double click the folder to view the contents below it. c.
and have data for the same year/month, they will be distinguished by their different Station ID or User ID. When viewing data by Station ID or by User ID, if two instruments have the same Station ID and/or User ID and have data for the same year/month, they will be distinguished by their different serial numbers. NOTE: In the examples that follow, the data will be shown organized by serial number.
3. Click the year/month folder you wish to view. All alarm trend data files for that instrument in that particular year/month will appear in the upper right frame. The file number, serial number, station ID, user ID, model, date/time, and sample count of the alarm trend file appear in the same line.
4. Click a file to see the instrument information, gas readings at the time of the event, and the alarm setpoints in the lower right frame.
5. To view the alarm trend data, double click the desired file. Restore Layout Control Buttons Previous Figure 54: Alarm Trend Data Each data point will be displayed in the left half of the screen along with the peak readings (minimum for oxygen) over the previous 5 seconds. A graph of the data will appear on the right half of the screen. To change the layout of the table and chart in relation to each other, click any of the four layout control buttons in the upper left corner of the screen.
7. In the graph part of the screen, • You can choose which gas(es) you want to graph by selecting or deselecting the boxes next to each gas name. • To zoom in on a particular part of the graph, drag a box around that area so that it is highlighted in gray. The graph will zoom in. To return to a previous zoom, click the Previous control button in the upper right corner of the graph section. To return to the original zoom, click the Restore control button in the upper right corner of the graph section.
If List is selected, the file type is “.csv” (comma-separated values). If Graph is selected, the file type is “.bmp” (Windows bitmap). After specifying the file name and file location, click Save to save the file to the specified location. 10. To save the data to the clipboard, select either List or Graph in the upper right corner of the window and then click the Copy to Clipboard control button. The Copy to Clipboard control button has a clipboard icon on it.
3. Click the year/month folder you wish to view. All calibration data files for that instrument in that particular year/month will appear in the upper right frame. The file number, serial number, station ID, user ID, model, date/time, and result of the calibration appear in the same line. If calibrations were performed prior to connecting the instrument with the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller software, data for those calibrations will not appear until a complete download is performed.
4. Click one of the calibration data files. The fields in the bottom right frame will fill in. The instrument information will be displayed along with the calibration information. The tested sensors will be displayed along with the final gas concentration, the calibration gas values, and the result of the calibration. Figure 57: Viewing Calibration Data 5. Files that record a failed calibration on all channels are highlighted in red.
calibration and bump test file for a specific serial number, be sure that the desired serial number is selected in the upper left frame and click the Bump Test & Calibration Report control button along the top of the Logs window. A dialog box will appear confirming if you want to print. Click OK. 10. To save calibration data from a specific date folder, be sure the desired date folder is highlighted and click the Save control button in the upper left corner of the Logs window.
Trouble event files note the time, instrument channel, whether the event is an instrument system failure or sensor failure, and the specific type of failure. Calibration failures, dead battery alarms, and sensor failures are among the trouble events that are saved. Even though two types of files are saved, the PC Controller Program does not distinguish between the two and shows them together and with the same lightning bolt symbol. To view and perform desired operations with the event files: 1.
5. To save event data from a date folder, be sure the desired date folder is selected and click the Save control button in the upper left corner of the Logs window. A “Save As” dialog box will appear for you to specify the file name and file location. Figure 60: Save As Dialog Box The file type will be a “.csv” (comma separated value). Specify the file name and location and click Save. 6.
User Setup Program, any interval trend files that result from subsequent operating sessions will have the new serial number, user ID, or station ID saved in them. The data may be viewed in both table format and graph format if at least 5 scheduled data points have been logged at the programmed interval trend time. This does not include events. If an interval data file has fewer than five scheduled data points, the graph controls are not functional and the data is shown only in table format.
4. Click one of the interval trend data files. The fields in the bottom right frame will fill in. The instrument information will be displayed along with the average, minimum, and maximum gas readings for the operating session. Also displayed are the minimum date, the maximum date, and the warning, alarm, STEL, and TWA setpoints.
5. To view the interval trend data, double click the desired file. Layout Control Buttons Restore Previous Figure 63: Interval Trend Data In table format on the left half of the screen, the interval trend data is shown as the average gas readings over the user defined interval trend time. So if the data logging session started at 4:13:38 PM and the interval time is set to 1 minute, then the readings logged at 4:14:38 PM are the average reading for each channel over that one minute period.
To change the proportions of the table to the graph, click the divider between the two and move it. To display instrument information along with the data and graph, click the “i” control button in the upper left corner. 6. In the table part of the screen, • 7. 8. To view only events in the interval trend data file, click the Only Event selection box. In the graph part of the screen, • You can choose which gas(es) you want to graph by selecting or deselecting the boxes next to each gas name.
9. To save the data to a file which can be imported into another program, select either List or Graph in the upper right corner of the window and then click the Save to File control button. The Save to File control button has a floppy disk icon on it. A dialog box will appear for you to specify the file name, file location, and file type. Figure 64: Save As Dialog Box If List is selected, the file type is “.csv” (comma-separated values). If Graph is selected, the file type is “.bmp” (Windows bitmap).
expanded view symbol (+) of or double-click the serial number folder to view the contents. 2. Click the expanded view symbol (+) of or double-click the Memo folder to view the contents. Memo data folders are arranged by year/month. 3. Click the year/month folder you wish to view. All memo files for that instrument in that particular year/month will appear in the upper right frame.
4. Click on one of the memo files. The fields in the bottom right screen will fill in. The instrument information will be displayed along with the memo information. Figure 66: Viewing Memo File Data 5. To print memo data, click the Print control button in the upper left corner of the Logs window. A dialog box will appear confirming if you want to print. Click OK.
6. To save memo data, click the Save control button in the upper left corner of the Logs window. A “Save As” dialog box will appear for you to specify the file name and file location. Figure 67: Save As Dialog Box The file type will be “.csv” (comma separated value). Specify the file name and location and click Save. 7. To copy memo data to the clipboard, click the Save to Clipboard control button. The data will be saved to the clipboard.
3. Click the year/month folder you wish to view. All bump test data files for that instrument in that particular year/month will appear in the upper right frame. The file number, serial number, station ID, user ID, model, date/time of the bump test, and the results appear in the same line.
4. Click on one of the bump test data files. The fields in the bottom right frame will fill in. The instrument information will be displayed along with the bump test information. The tested sensors will be displayed along with the bump test gas reading, the bump test gas values, and the result of the bump test. Figure 69: Viewing Bump Test Data 5. Files that record a failed bump test on all channels are highlighted in red.
calibration and bump test file for a specific serial number, be sure that the desired serial number is selected in the upper left frame and click the Bump Test & Calibration Report control button along the top of the Logs window. A dialog box will appear confirming if you want to print. Click OK. 10. To save bump test data from a specific date folder, be sure the desired date folder is highlighted and click the Save control button in the upper left corner of the Logs window.
Deleting Data in the Logs Window Data can be deleted from the Logs window by right clicking on the folder or file you wish to delete. Any file or folder except for Memo data may be deleted. Figure 71: Deleting Data in the Logs Window 1. Right click on the folder or file you wish to delete and click Delete. 2. You will be prompted for a password. The factory set password is ABCDE. It is case sensitive. After you have entered the password, click OK. 3.
Instrument Function Menu When you are in the main program window, if you right click on an instrument or a docking station, the Instrument Function Menu appears. Figure 72: Instrument Function Menu The functions in the Instrument Function Menu are Open, Edit, Download, Clear Logs, and Power Off. Edit is only selectable if the Change Parameter selection box in the Parameter Tab of the Configuration Window is selected.
Sensor Tab. For further explanation of each tab, see the next section. Figure 73: Instrument Information Window, Parameter Tab To exit the Instrument Information Window and return to the main program window, click Cancel. Edit Function This function can be activated by either right clicking an instrument and selecting Edit(E) when the pull down menu appears or by selecting an instrument and then using the alt/E key combination.
Parameter Tab The Parameter Tab is selected when the Edit function is opened. This tab allows you to view and change various instrument parameters and settings and has information in two sub tabs: the Option 1 Tab and the Option 2 Tab. NOTE: Instruments that do not have the bump test function capability will only have the Option 1 sub tab shown in the Parameter Tab. See “Specifications” on page 3 for more information.
Figure 75: Parameter Tab, Instrument Without Bump Test Function NOTE: The following parameters are instrument parameters, not PC Controller Program parameters, and with the exception of Calibration Interval do not affect the operation of the PC Controller Program. Since the PC Controller Program uses the Calibration Interval setting retrieved from the instrument to determine if a calibration is due, changing this setting will affect the program’s operation.
• User ID: To change the user ID, place the cursor in the User ID field and enter the desired user ID. • Cal Interval (Day): The calibration interval is the length of time between scheduled calibrations. To change the calibration interval, use the arrows to the right of the current value to increase or decrease the interval. You may also highlight the current setting and type in the new desired setting. It can be set anywhere between 1 and 365 days. The factory setting is 90 days.
Option 1 Sub Tab Figure 76: Parameter Tab, Option 1 The adjustable instrument parameters in the Option 1 Tab are: • OXY Alarm Pattern: The oxygen alarms can be set to Falling and Rising or Both Alarms Falling. If set to Falling and Rising (factory setting), the first oxygen alarm will be a decreasing alarm and the second oxygen alarm will be an increasing alarm. If set to Both Alarms Falling, both oxygen alarms will be decreasing alarms.
• Cal Reminder: With Cal Reminder selected (factory setting), the instrument will give an indication at start up if it is due for calibration. The type of indication will depend on the Cal Past Due Act setting. • Auto Fresh Air Adj: With Auto Fresh Air Adj selected, the instrument will perform a fresh air adjustment after the start up sequence. If Auto Fresh Air Adj is not selected (factory setting), the instrument will not perform a fresh air adjustment after the start up sequence.
Option 2 Sub Tab Figure 77: Parameter Tab, Option 2 • Bump Test Function: The Bump Test Function setting is used to turn the bump test function on or off. If deselected (factory setting), the BUMP menu item will not appear in the Calibration Mode menu. NOTE: The following parameters can be changed and uploaded to the instrument even if Bump Test Function is deselected and these settings are not displayed or used at the instrument.
Bump Test Past Due Act is set to Confirm to Bump Test (factory setting), the instrument will sound an alarm and the user will have to press and release the POWER MODE button to continue. If set to Must Bump Test, the instrument cannot be used until a bump test has been performed. If set to Notification Only, the instrument will display that a bump test is due but will continue with the warm up sequence. See the GX-2009 Operator’s Manual for a description of the start up sequence.
Sensor Tab The Sensor Tab displays the alarm settings and auto calibration values for all installed sensors. It also shows the date and time of the most recent calibration for each channel. Figure 78: Sensor Tab Any value in a white box can be changed. Values in shaded boxes cannot be changed. To change a value: 1. Click the box whose value you want to change. The entire box will turn blue. 2. Click the box again and only the value will be highlighted in blue. 3. Type in the new desired value. 4.
Download Function This function can be activated by either right clicking an instrument and selecting Download(D) when the pull down menu appears or by selecting an instrument and then using the alt/D key combination. The Download function downloads all logged data and calibration information from the instrument. If you select Download(D), a confirmation box appears. Click the OK button to proceed with downloading from the instrument.
Config Window To enter the Configuration Window, click the Config button. The program will prompt you for a password. The default password is ABCDE. Enter the password and click OK keeping in mind that the password is case sensitive. The password can be changed once you enter the Configuration Window. The Parameter Tab of the Configuration Window will be displayed. Parameter Tab See “Setting Up the Configuration” on page 26 for a description of the Parameter tab.
3. A window will appear telling you to restart the PC Controller Program. Click OK. 4. Click OK in the Database Tab. 5. Click the Exit control button in the upper right corner of the main program window. 6. Reopen the PC Controller Program. To create a new database: 1. Click the Create button located along the left side of the Database Tab window. 2. Choose where you would like the new database to be stored and enter a name for it and click Save.
Password Tab The password Tab allows you to change the Configuration Window password to something other than the factory set ABCDE. It can be up to 12 characters long and contain any letter, number, or symbol. It is case sensitive. Figure 80: Config Window Password Tab To change the password: 1. Enter the new password in the top box and confirm it in the bottom. Click OK. A window will pop up asking you to confirm the change. • To confirm, click Yes.
2. To cancel any changes you have made at any time, click Cancel in the main Password Tab. The program will tell you that changes will not be saved. To continue to exit, click OK. To return to the Password Tab, click Cancel.
Table 4: Spare Parts List Part Number Description 81-0018RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 34 liter steel 81-0018RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 103 liter steel 81-0076RK Zero air cylinder,17 liter steel 81-0076RK-01 Zero air cylinder, 34 liter steel 81-0076RK-03 Zero air cylinder,103 liter steel 81-0090RK-01 Three-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL CH4/12% O2/50 ppm CO, 34 liter steel 81-0090RK-03 Three-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL CH4/12% O2/50