User’s Manual GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package Operation Guide IM 11B03G03-03E IM 11B03G03-03E 4th Edition
i Introduction Thank you for purchasing the GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package. The GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package (hereafter, it is abbreviated as Maintenance Terminal) is used to monitor and maintain the GC1000 Mark II analyzer on a personal computer by linking the computer to the analyzer through a communication line. This guide describes the basic procedures for operating the Maintenance Terminal.
ii Safety Precautions • In order to protect the system controlled by the product and the product itself and ensure safe operation, observe the safety precautions described in this user’s manual. We assume no liability for safety if users fail to observe these instructions when operating the product. • Modification of the product is strictly prohibited.
iii Documentation Conventions n Symbol Marks Throughout this user’s manual, you will find several different types of symbols are used to identify different sections of text. This section describes these icons. NOTE Identifies important information required to understand operations or functions. TIP Identifies additional information. SEE ALSO Identifies a source to be referred to. HELP ! Indicates text describing the action to be taken when a message or indication is displayed during an operation.
iv Copyright and Trademark Notices n All Rights Reserved The copyrights of the programs and on-line manual contained in the CD-ROM are reserved. The on-line manual is protected by the PDF security from modification, however, it can be output via a printer. Printing out the on-line manual is only allowed for the purpose of using the product. When using the printed information of the on-line manual, check if the version is the most recent one by referring to the CD-ROM’s version.
Toc-1 GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package Operation Guide IM 11B03G03-03E 4th Edition CONTENTS Introduction...............................................................................................................i Safety Precautions...................................................................................................ii Documentation Conventions.................................................................................iii Copyright and Trademark Notices....
Toc-2 6. 5.3 Deleting the Records of Alarm History............................................................ 5-6 5.4 Creating a User Alarm Description.................................................................. 5-6 Analysis Results Windows........................................................................6-1 6.1 Opening and Closing an Analysis Results Window...................................... 6-2 6.2 Types and Layouts of Analysis Results Windows......................................
1 Installing the Maintenance Terminal This chapter describes the installation of the Maintenance Terminal (GCMT) in the personal computer system being used. This installation assumes that your PC system is already in the ready state under the following conditions and also that you have some knowledge of how to use the system.
2 n Installation Procedure NOTE The user should log on with an administrator account in order to install and use GCMT. Proper operation is not guaranteed when the user logs on with a limited user account. l Installing GCMT on Computers Running Windows 7 or Windows Vista (1) Prepare a personal computer which fills the specification and turn on the power. Start Windows. (2) Insert the installation disk into the CD-ROM drive.
3 n Disabling UAC User Account Control (UAC) helps prevent unauthorized programs from being installed on the system silently by viruses or malicious software. This feature is normally preferable, but in some cases, it may interfere with system operation and settings, e.g., UAC may block installation of some applications. NOTE UAC can be disabled at the user’s discretion. Yokogawa is not responsible for any problems that may result from disabling UAC.
4 (2) Click [Change User Account Control settings]. (3) Slide to [Never notify], and then click [OK]. Disabling UAC is now complete. In order to re-enable UAC, slide the above level, and then click [OK]. l for Windows Vista (1) Open the Control Panel and then User Accounts. IM 11B03G03-03E 4th Edition : Mar.
5 (2) Click [Turn User Account Control on or off]. The following dialog appears. Click [Continue]. (3) The [Turn User Account Control On or Off] dialog appears. Uncheck the [Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer] check box, and then click [OK]. (4) The following dialog appears. Click [Restart Now] to restart the computer. Disabling UAC is now complete. In order to re-enable UAC, just select the above check box and reboot.
6 n PC Configuration for Power Management It is recommended that the following items be set and confirmed after installation of GCMT. NOTE GCMT may not function properly while the sleep, standby and hibernation settings are enabled. The settings above can be disabled in Windows. The setting procedure is as follows.
7 • When pressing the sleep button on my computer: Do nothing Hibernate Tab Enable hibernation: Unselected n CaptureIt! Installation
8 n Changes in the Windows Environment When the GCMT is installed, the following changes are made to the Windows™ environment. l “GC Maintenance Terminal” Group When the GCMT is installed, a new “GC Maintenance Term.” group is registered. In the group, the six icons, “CAPTIT”, “F_CONV”, “GCANA”, “GCMT”, “LCD”, and “ReadMe” are registered. F09.ai l GCMT.INI File When the GCMT is installed, a “GCMT.
9 n Standard Specifications (Communication Converter K9404LA, K9490LD, RS-232C, Communication cable, Figure, Wiring) This communication converter converts communications from RS-422 to RS-232C for PC or DCS communication and shuts off the communication signals when a power-off signal is received from the analyzer. This maintains explosion-protection on the analyzer side.
10 l External Dimensions (K9404LA) Unit: mm 35 126 203 Weight: approximately 2 kg RS-232C D-SUB 25P Socket RS-422, D/I 12 V Power supply F11.ai l External Dimensions (K9404LD) Unit: mm 233 218 110 5 7 96 126 203 1.6 40 4-ø4.5 Mounting holes RS-232C D-SUB 25P Socket RS-422, D/I 12 V Power supply Weight: approximately 2 kg K9404LD.ai IM 11B03G03-03E 4th Edition : Mar.
11 l Terminal RS-232C: Wiring in the inside of converter (K9404LA, K9404LD) RS-232C Wiring in the inside of converter FG SD RD RS CS DR SG CD ER 1 2 3 4 5 Outside 6 7 8 20 Other pins are open. RS-232C.ai . IM 11B03G03-03E 4th Edition : Mar.
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1. 1-1 <1. Overview of Maintenance Terminal> Overview of Maintenance Terminal This chapter provides an overview of the Maintenance Terminal and basic information required to operate the package. 1.1 How the Maintenance Terminal Works In this section, you will learn how the Maintenance Terminal software package works before you start using it.
1-2 <1. Overview of Maintenance Terminal> l Analysis Data Accumulation and Graph Creation The results of analyses at the analyzer are gathered on an analysis history sheet. One history sheet can hold the peak names of up to 255 analyses and analysis time data of 250 analyses. The analysis history sheet can be saved, retrieved or graphed. In addition, the sheet can be retrieved as a file format in Microsoft Excel™ for further advanced data processing.
1-3 <1. Overview of Maintenance Terminal> The windows are interrelated as follows: Chromatogram window Alarm Details window Alarm History window Analyzer Operation window Alarm Status window Alarm-related windows Lab Analysis Results window Retention Time History window Concentration Analysis History window Latest Analysis Results window Analysis Results window F0102.
1.3 1-4 <1. Overview of Maintenance Terminal> Notes Before Use The Maintenance Terminal is a software package which runs under Windows™. In this section, you will learn basic operations common to the Windows™ software. n Mouse A mouse is used to work with the Maintenance Terminal. l Basic Mouse Operations The mouse cursor ( ) in the window moves as you move the mouse. Place the mouse cursor on an item you want to select in a window and click the left mouse button to select it.
1-5 <1. Overview of Maintenance Terminal> n How to Select Menus l Menus The menu bar and control menu box contain menu items necessary in working with the Maintenance Terminal. A menu is a list of classified functions (commands). From a menu, you select a command to be executed. • [Connect] Menu F0104.ai • Control Menu F0105.ai l Dialog Box and Buttons When you select a command from a menu, a dialog box pops up to ask you to specify details about the command.
<1. Overview of Maintenance Terminal> 1-6 n Multi-windows The windows of the Maintenance Terminal open in an overlapping manner on top of the Analyzer Operation window. Thus, you can manipulate the windows properly to view multiple windows at the same time. l Window Operation In a Maintenance Terminal window, the following operations are possible: Resizing the window: Drag the window boundary. Only the Analysis Results windows and Alarm windows can be changed in size.
2. 2-1 <2. LCD Emulator Window> LCD Emulator Window The LCD emulator reproduces the LCD panel of the analyzer in the Windows™ operating system. The screens and buttons on the LCD panel of the analyzer installed in the field are drawn directly on a Windows™ display, and appear and function exactly the same way as they do on the LCD panel. This chapter outlines the LCD Emulator window. For details, see the GC1000 LCD Window Operation Manual, IM 11B03A03-05E.
<2. LCD Emulator Window> 2-2 (2) Double-click on the LCD emulator icon. This establishes a communication link with the analyzer. If the link ends successfully, the CONNECT lamp of the LCD emulator lights up in green. The dialog box shown below then pops up. The icon of analyzer communication task. F0202.
2-3 <2. LCD Emulator Window> n Exiting l Procedure (1) Click on the [Exit] command in the [Connect] menu. A dialog box pops up asking you to confirm the termination of the LCD emulator. F0204.ai (2) Click on the [Yes] button. Communication with the analyzer is dropped and the LCD emulator terminates. (3) Either run other software or terminate Windows™, and then turn off the power. 2.2 Basic Operations The LCD Emulator window is exactly the same as the LCD panel both in appearance and function.
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3. 3-1 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> Analyzer Operation Window The Analyzer Operation window opens when the Maintenance Terminal is started. This chapter explains how to open and close this window, how the window is composed, how to change the operation status, and how to upload and download parameter settings.
3.1 3-2 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> Starting and Exiting the Maintenance Terminal This section describes how to start and exit the Maintenance Terminal. n Starting While the LCD emulator is running, you cannot start the Maintenance Terminal. Exit the LCD emulator before you start the Maintenance Terminal. You also cannot start the Maintenance Terminal unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode. Note that there is only one window from which the Maintenance Terminal can be started.
3-3 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> HELP ! If the message “Unsuccessful end of connection” appears, check the communication line, the serial port number, and the communication speed, and then try again to establish the communication (3) The remaining time is counted down during initial-database loading.
3-4 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Changing the Communication Speed To change the communication speed between the analyzer and the Maintenance Terminal, use the [Com. Speed] command in the [Connect] menu. If the analyzer connected is the GC Mark II, select either 19200 bps or 38400 bps. If the analyzer connected is previous versions, the communication speed should be 9600 bps. Note that the communication selected here should be the same as the one set in the analyzer.
3.2 3-5 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> Layout of Analyzer Operation Window The Analyzer Operation window is the parent window in the Maintenance Terminal. The window, updated in one-second cycle, indicates the latest operating status and allows you to specify the operation mode and others. n Names of Main Areas The following figure describes the names of the main areas of the Analyzer Operation window.
3-6 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> l Function of Buttons and Available Information The following table summarizes the function of each button and the available information. Button Function and Available Information Status (command) button Indicates the current mode of the analyzer. By clicking on the button of the desired status, the status can be changed. Operation mode (command) button Indicates the current operation mode and the status in which a mode change is commanded and reserved.
3-7 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> l Descriptions of the Area The scales are displayed in the following format: Item Format Horizontal scale Shows a chromatogram with the analysis period set on a task-by-task basis. Vertical scale An automatic scale, which adjusts automatically so that the approximate data deflection up to that moment is 80 percent of full scale. This automatic scaling is set separately for the chromatogram and temperature.
3-8 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> l Area Layout Stream valve status Valve status Detector Temperature controller status status F0310.ai l Descriptions of the Area The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display. Item Available Information Stream Valve Indicates the state of each stream switching valve. If all of the valves are turned off, the area simply appears gray. Valves 1 to 8 Indicate the on/off state of the valves 1 to 8 each.
3.3 3-9 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> Viewing the States of the Detector and Temperature Controller To view the states of the detector signal and the temperature controller, click the right mouse button on the detector symbol and click the left mouse button on the Heat symbol, respectively, in the Valve Display/Control area. These displays are updated in threesecond cycle. See Also For details on the operations used to make changes in the Valve Display/Control area, see Section 3.6.
3-10 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> l Descriptions The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display. Item Available Information Type Indicates the type of detector. The window shows TCD, FID, FI-CONV (FID with methane converter), FPD or None. Input signal Indicates the value obtained by averaging the A-D converted analog signal of the detector sampled every 20 msec by the value set in the sample rate.
3-11 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> l Descriptions The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display. The display is different depending on the configuration of the temperature controller used. Item SV* Indicates the temperature controller setpoint. PV Indicates the value measured by the temperature controller (current temperature). State/Remark Indicates the state of or comments on the temperature controller.
3-12 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Changing the User Level In this example, you will learn how to change to user level C. l Procedure (1) Click on the [User Level] command in the [Connect] menu. The User Level submenu opens. Displays the user level currently set. F0316.ai (2) Click on [User Level C]. The password entry dialog box pops up. F0317.ai (3) Enter the password. Example: The number of “1450” is entered as a password.
3-13 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Types and Change of the Status l Types of the Status There are three types of the status, as shown below. A currently active status is represented by a depressed button. Status Button Description Process Performs an automatic analysis. Allows the selection of the measuring status. Manual Performs a manual analysis. Allows the change status of valve/detector/theperature controller only in this status. Lab Performs a laboratory analysis.
3-14 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Types and Change of the Measurement Status l Types of the Measurement Status There are four types of the measurement status, as shown below. Measurement Button Description Stream Sequence Performs stream sequence measurement. Stream (Continueous) Performs continuous measurements of the selected stream. Stream (1 cycle) Performs a single measurement of the selected stream. Calibration (Validation) Performs calibration or validation.
3-15 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> (2) Select the radio button of the calibration/validation method you want to specify, and then click on the [Exec.] button. A confirmation dialog box pops up. F0320.ai (3) Click on the [Yes] button. (4) A message appears to inform you that the data has been changed successfully. F0321.ai (5) Click on the [OK] button to finish. 3.
3-16 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> (2) If you want to turn on the valve, click the [ON] radio button and then select the number of the stream valve you want to switch to. If you want to turn off the valve, click on the [OFF] radio button. Then click the [Exec.] button. (3) The state of the stream valve will be changed to the specified one. n Turning On/Off Valves 1 to 8 (1) Click on the symbol of the valve you want to turn on or off among the valves V1 to V8. A confirmation dialog box pops up.
3-17 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Turning On/Off the Temperature Controller (1) Click on the description of the temperature controller. The Temperature Control Unit Operation window opens. Click F0325.ai (2) Click on the state under the State/Remark column of the temperature controller of interest. A confirmation dialog box pops up. F0326.ai (3) Click on the [Yes] button. The state marked under the State/Remark column will be changed to ON or OFF. 3.
3-18 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Changing the Range (1) Click on the [Range Select] command button (2) The Range Select dialog box pops up. . F0327.ai Specify the stream number, peak number, and range number you want to change. The information of the current state is displayed. (3) Click on the [Exec.] button. A confirmation dialog box pops up. F0328.ai (4) Click on the [Yes] button. (5) A message appears to inform you that the data has been changed successfully. F0329.
3.8 3-19 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> Changing the Valves and Peak Information The valve on/off timing set in the analyzer can be changed. The individual information (peak names, gate time, etc.) set for each peak also can be changed. This section explains how to change these settings. NOTE The valve and peak information can be changed only at user level C. This change cannot be made unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode.
3-20 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Changing the Peak Individual Setting (1) Click on the [Peak] command in the [Set Up] menu. Click on the command of the information you want to change, such as [Name] and [Gate Std/On/Off Time] commands. (2) A dialog box (e.g., Name dialog box) pops up. F0333.ai Specify the stream number and peak number you want to change. The information of the current state is displayed. (3) Change the information in the dialog box, and then click on the [Execute] button.
<3. Analyzer Operation Window> 3-21 n Uploading To upload and save parameter settings from the analyzer to a disk of the Maintenance Terminal, take the following procedure. l Procedure (1) Click on the [Upload to PC] command in the [File] menu. The Save As dialog box pops up where you can specify the file name for the parameter setting information to be uploaded. The default directory is “Data” right under the installation directory. Input F0336.
3-22 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Downloading To download the parameter settings from a disk of the Maintenance Terminal to the analyzer, take the following procedure. l Procedure (1) Click on the [Download to GC] command in the [File] menu. The file dialog box pops up where you can specify the name of the file to be downloaded. (2) Select the file name, and then click on the [OK] button. A dialog box pops up to show the status of the transmission of the parameter settings to the analyzer.
3-23 <3. Analyzer Operation Window> n Actions When Alarms Occur If the alarm message box pops up, click on one of the buttons in the box depending on the details of the alarm. This closes the message box and you will return to the parent window or the relevant alarm window. The following table summarizes the function of each button. Button Function OK Returns to the parent window. Select this button if you do not need to make any acknowledgment in the alarm window. A.
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4. 4-1 <4. Chromatogram Window> Chromatogram Window The Chromatogram window displays chromatograms from the analyzer in detail. In addition to the most recent chromatogram, previous chromatograms saved in a file can also be retrieved onto the display. This chapter describes how to open and close the Chromatogram window, how the window is composed, how to change the scale and zoom in the window, and how to save and retrieve chromatograms.
<4. Chromatogram Window> 4-2 Continuous-saving indication Legend Overall view button Enlarge/reduce buttons Toolbar Mouse position indication Closeup window F0402.ai l Size and Location of the Window The Chromatogram window opens in the same size and location as the one when opened last time. l Sizing the Window Drag the window border to enlarge or reduce the size of the window. The minimum window size is 600 x 480.
4.2 4-3 <4. Chromatogram Window> Window Layout The Chromatogram window displays chromatograms in detail. In addition to the most recent chromatogram, chromatograms previously saved in a file can also be retrieved and displayed in the window. n Toolbar The most frequently used commands are provided as buttons on the toolbar. l Toolbar Layout The toolbar contains the following command buttons.
4.3 4-4 <4. Chromatogram Window> Viewing Chromatograms and Temperature Data The Chromatogram window can display up to eight chromatograms and two graphs of temperature data. n Viewing Chromatograms The following table summarizes the types of chromatograms you can view in the Chromatogram window. Type Description Last chromatogram The chromatogram for the measurement currently in progress. This chromatogram is updated at a specific interval.
<4. Chromatogram Window> 4-5 l Viewing a Filed Chromatogram (1) Click on either the [Pen Select] command in the [Graph] menu or the button on the toolbar. The Pen Select dialog box pops up. (2) From the list boxes appropriate for the colors being used, select “Filed Chrom.” A dialog box pops up, asking you to specify the name of the file that contains the chromatogram to be displayed. Extensions for chromatograms are as follows: .
4-6 <4. Chromatogram Window> (6) In the Pen Select dialog box, press the [OK] button to save the detail chromatogram. The legend here indicates: 0107171205D1 01: Year (last two digits) 07: Month (two digits) 17: Day 12: Hour 05: Minute D1: Detector No. (D1: Detector 1, D2: Detector 2) TIP If the analyzer is turned off, detail chromatograms that have been saved so far will be erased.
4-7 <4. Chromatogram Window> n Mark Settings l Types of Mark Information You can edit the Timing Mark dialog box for each chromatogram to show or hide the information listed in the following table. Label Information Description Peak No. The Chromatogram window shows the peak numbers at each peak of a chromatogram. You can select the [Peak # Disp.] command in the [Options] menu to choose the position of the peak number being indicated, either at the top or the bottom of the chromatogram.
4-8 <4. Chromatogram Window> l Setting the Position of a Peak Number (1) Click on the [Peak# Disp.] command in the [Options] menu. The submenu of the command opens. Show the setting. F0410.ai (2) Click on either [On the Chromatogram] or [Under the Chromatogram]. This determines the position of the peak number on the graph. n Viewing the Temperature Data You can view the temperature data appropriate for the specified chromatogram in the Closeup window.
4.4 4-9 <4. Chromatogram Window> Changing the Scale and Scrolling the Display There are three scales on the chromatogram display: X-axis [sec], Y-axis [mV], and temperature [°C]. These scales can be changed to the desired ones using the commands in the [Scale] menu or Enlarge/Reduce buttons. n Disabling and Enabling the Auto-scale Function In the Chromatogram window scales are automatically set to display an overall view of the chromatogram. This function is called “auto-scale”.
<4. Chromatogram Window> 4-10 l Method 2 Drag the 4.5 button on the scroll bar. The chromatogram scrolls to the new position of the button. Zooming and Temporarily Saving Chromatograms In the Closeup window, a specific area of the chromatogram can be zoomed in (or enlarged) for detailed view, and the enlarged part can be temporarily saved so that it can be viewed later, even after the window has been updated. This section explains how to zoom in/out using the buttons on the toolbar.
<4. Chromatogram Window> 4-11 F0413.ai Selecting the [Part Zoom] button automatically disables the auto-scale. Partial zooming-in can also be achieved by using the [Part Zoom] command in the [Scale] menu. The range of the partially enlarged area specified in the above procedure may differ from the actual displayed range shown in the Closeup window due to a programmatic reason.
4.6 4-12 <4. Chromatogram Window> Saving Chromatograms In the Chromatogram window, the chromatogram derived from the measurement in progress can be viewed and also chromatograms saved in a file can be retrieved and viewed. n Saving l Saving Chromatograms A currently displayed chromatogram can be saved in the hard disk of a personal computer. Click on the [Save Chromatogram] button ( ) on the toolbar. The File Chromatogram Selection dialog box pops up. F0414.
<4. Chromatogram Window> 4-13 l Starting Continuous Saving There are two methods to start continuous saving: (1) First, make sure that no check mark appears next to the [Continuous Saving] command in the [File] menu. And then click on the [Continuous Saving] command. (2) Click on the [SAVE] button in the Continuous-saving indication. F0416.ai l Stopping Continuous Saving There are two methods to stop continuous saving: (1) Click on the [Continuous Saving] command with a check mark.
<4. Chromatogram Window> 4-14 TIP How to print chromatograms • Use the CAPTURE IT! tool to make hard copies of chromatograms. • See the Capture It Operation Manual, IM 11B3G1-02E, to learn more about the tool. IM 11B03G03-03E 4th Edition : Mar.
5. 5-1 <5. Alarm Windows> Alarm Windows Alarm windows show information on alarms which have occurred in the analyzer. There are three types of alarm windows depending on the information presented: Alarm Status, Alarm History, and Alarm Detail Description. This chapter describes the types and layouts of alarm windows, how to open and close the windows, how to delete records on alarm history, and how to create descriptions for user defined alarms.
5.1 5-2 <5. Alarm Windows> Types and Layouts of Alarm Windows There are three types of alarm windows: Alarm Status, Alarm History, and Alarm Detail Description. n Alarm Status Window The Alarm Status window displays all the current alarms in chronological order. To view the contents not shown on the initial screen, use the scroll bar. l Window Layout Scroll bar F0502.ai n Alarm History Window The Alarm History window displays 100 most recent alarms which have occurred to date.
5-3 <5. Alarm Windows> n Alarm Detail Description Window The Alarm Detail Description window provides detailed information on the alarm specified by the alarm number. l Window Layout F0504.ai l Description of Items The following table summarizes the details on the items in the window. Item 5.2 Description Alarm number The alarm number specified when this window is opened. Category Shows the alarm level (1-3) and type of alarm.
5-4 <5. Alarm Windows> n Opening Alarm Windows from the Analyzer Operation Window l Opening the Alarm Status Window In the Analyzer Operation window, click on the [Alarm Status] command in the [Display] menu. The Alarm Status window opens. F0505.ai l Opening the Alarm History Window In the Analyzer Operation window, click on the [Alarm History] command in the [Display] menu. The Alarm History window opens. F0506.
5-5 <5. Alarm Windows> (2) Type in the alarm number and click on the [Execute] button. The Alarm Detail Description window for the specified alarm number opens. F0508.ai HELP ! If you have typed an unregistered alarm number, the number appears as an “undefined alarm.” In that case, close the Alarm Detail Description window, and then retype in the correct alarm number.
5.3 5-6 <5. Alarm Windows> Deleting the Records of Alarm History The displayed contents of the Alarm History window can be cleared to restart recording alarms. NOTE The contents of the Alarm History window can be erased only at user level B or C. n Deleting Historical Alarms l Procedure In the Alarm Status or Alarm History window, click on the [Clear History] command in the [View] menu. The contents of the Alarm History window are erased. 5.
5-7 <5. Alarm Windows> Item Description Alarm number The number of the alarm for which the user alarm description has been created. Type in one of the alarm numbers already registered with the Alarm Setting window of the LCD panel. Message Type in the alarm message (up to 16 letters). This item must be registered independently of the one registered on the LCD panel of the analyzer. Alarm contents Type in an explanation and/or the purpose of the alarm (up to 32 letters).
<5. Alarm Windows> 5-8 (5) Repeat steps 2 through 4 for defining descriptions for another user-defined alarms, if any. (6) Click on the [Close] button to finish. n Deleting a User Alarm Description l Procedure (1) In the Alarm Status or Alarm History window, click on the [Making User Alarm Description] command in the [Detail] menu. (2) Type in the alarm number and click on the [Display] button. The defined description for the alarm number appears. (3) Click on the [Delete] button.
6. 6-1 <6. Analysis Results Windows> Analysis Results Windows Analysis Results windows display the data analyzed by the analyzer. They consist of a total of eight windows: four acquisition windows that acquire analysis results and four reference windows that are used to open and refer to files. Also, on a history record window, a graph window can be viewed at the same time.
6-2 <6. Analysis Results Windows> 6.1 Opening and Closing an Analysis Results Window The Latest Analysis Results window opens when the Analysis Results window is started. n Opening the Window (Latest Analysis Results Window) l Procedure Double-click on the icon of the analysis results window while the Analyzer Operation window is open. The Analysis Results window is activated and the Latest Analysis Results window opens. F0602.
6-3 <6. Analysis Results Windows> l Procedure (1) Click on the [Exit] command in the [File] menu. A dialog box pops up to confirm the end of the session. F0603.ai Checking the box next to “Display the last history when restarting this application”, allows the last history data to be retrieved and included in analysis result data when the analysis results window is opened next time. It is recommended that this function be enabled by a checking mark here.
6.2 6-4 <6. Analysis Results Windows> Types and Layouts of Analysis Results Windows The Analysis Results windows consist of the windows for acquiring analysis results (Latest Analysis Results, Concentration Analysis History, Retention Time History and Laboratory Analysis Results windows) and the windows for referring to files (File Analysis Results, File Concentration Analysis History, File Retention Time History and File Laboratory Analysis Results windows).
6-5 <6. Analysis Results Windows> l Contents of Information The following table summarizes the contents of the data items shown in the Latest Analysis Results window. Item Description Analysis start time Indicates the date and time when analysis of the on-screen data started. # Indicates the relative number (1 to 255) of peaks (the serial number of all peaks of all streams).
6-6 <6. Analysis Results Windows> n Concentration Analysis History Window The Concentration Analysis History window is used to view the trend of the concentration data which the analyzer has analyzed to date in the Process mode. This window shows all the peaks assigned at the startup of the Analysis Results window. The Concentration fields of peaks not measured at the given time remain blank. To view the data not shown on the initial screen, use the scroll bar.
6-7 <6. Analysis Results Windows> n RetentionTime History Window The Retention Time History window is used to view the trend of the retention time data which the analyzer has analyzed to date in the Process mode. This window shows all the peaks assigned at the startup of the Analysis Results window. The Retention Time fields of peaks not measured at the given time remain blank. To view the data not shown on the initial screen, use the scroll bar.
6-8 <6. Analysis Results Windows> n Laboratory Analysis Results Window The Laboratory Analysis Results window displays the most recent results of laboratory analysis done by the analyzer in the Lab mode in the order that peaks are detected. The results of a laboratory analysis are updated each time the analyzer completes a laboratory analysis. To record the current data for future reference, save this window. To view the data not shown on the initial screen, use the scroll bar.
6-9 <6. Analysis Results Windows> n File Analysis Results Window The File Analysis Results window is used to retrieve and refer to the data of the Latest Analysis Results window saved in a file. (Other analysis results acquisition windows cannot be opened from this window.) The information shown in this window is exactly the same as the one shown in the Latest Analysis Results window. See Also For details on the contents of information, see “Latest Analysis Results Window,” in Section 6.2.
6.3 6-10 <6. Analysis Results Windows> Switching Between Analysis Results Windows In all cases, only one Analysis Results window can be opened at a time. To view a different window, switch to it.
6.4 <6. Analysis Results Windows> 6-11 Saving and Retrieving Data The data of the analysis results acquisition windows (Latest Analysis Results, Concentration Analysis History, Retention Time History and Laboratory Analysis Results windows) are updated each time the analyzer completes an analysis.
6-12 <6. Analysis Results Windows> l Procedure (1) Open the Concentration Analysis History or Retention Time History window. Click on the [Automatic Saving] command in the [File] menu. The Automatic Saving dialog box pops up. F0610.ai (2) Click on the [On] radio button in the Automatic Saving field. (3) Specify the automatic saving cycle in either a measurement cycle or a specific time for daily saving in the Saving Cycle field.
6-13 <6. Analysis Results Windows> n Retrieving (Opening) Files Follow the procedure below to retrieve saved files in a file reference window. l Procedure (1) Open the file reference window appropriate for the desired analysis results acquisition window. Click on the [Open] command in the [File] menu or the button on the toolbar. A dialog box pops up asking you to specify the file to be retrieved. F0611.ai (2) Click on the file name and then the [OK] button.
6.5 6-14 <6. Analysis Results Windows> Processing and Re-saving Data Data retrieved onto a file reference window (File Analysis Results, File Concentration Analysis History, File Retention Time History or File Laboratory Analysis Results window) can be processed. In addition, processed data can be re-saved ([Save] command) or saved in a file with a different name ([Save As] command).
<6. Analysis Results Windows> 6-15 n Saving the File Under a Different Name in a File Reference Window l Procedure (1) Open the file reference window for the file you want to save. Click on the [Save As] command in the [File] menu. A dialog box pops up to ask you to type the save destination. F0614.ai (2) After having confirmed the drive and directory names, type the file name under which you want the file saved before the extension code. Click on the [OK] button.
<6. Analysis Results Windows> 6-16 n Creating Graphs in a History Record Window l Procedure (1) While one of the four history record windows is open, click on the [Draw A], [Draw B], or [Draw C] command in the [Graph] menu or any of the buttons on the toolbar. The Graph Setup dialog box pops up. F0615.ai (2) Select the peak names to be shown on a graph from the list box at the bottom right, as described below. Selecting consecutive peak names: Drag the mouse from the first peak name to the last one.
6-17 <6. Analysis Results Windows> (7) Make sure that all settings are completed and click on the [OK] button. The graph window opens. F0616.ai TIP • • • A graph window always opens together with the history record window, the source of the graphed data. To change the contents of graph display, click on the button on the toolbar to view the Graph Setup dialog box where you can make changes. A graph window cannot be saved. If necessary, save the history record window and recreate a graph.
6.7 <6. Analysis Results Windows> 6-18 Resetting Historical Data If you want to record data from scratch in the Concentration Analysis History and Retention Time History windows, execute the [Reset History] command. Executing the command simultaneously erases all data in both windows, regardless of the state of the analysis results windows.
6.8 6-19 <6. Analysis Results Windows> Opening the Help Window of an Analysis Results Window Analysis results windows are provided with a help function. If you like to know how to operate with the Analysis Results window or to learn more detailed instructions, you can get such information from the Help window of the Analysis Results window, besides this operation guide.
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A-1 Appendix A Menus This appendix summarizes the functions used in the Maintenance Terminal. n LCD Emulator Window Connect Help Connect Disconnect How to Operat About Topics About LCD Emulator Com. Port Com. Speed Disp. Reset Exit Alt+F4 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps F01.ai Menu Name Connect Help Command Name Function Connect Establishes a communication link with the analyzer. Disconnect Drops the communication link with the analyzer. Com.
A-2 Menu Name Connect File Display GC State Operation Mode Measurement State Command Name Function Connect Establishes a communication link with the analyzer. Disconnect Drops a communication link with the analyzer. User Level Sets a user level (A, B or C). Com. Port Used to select a serial port for the communication with the analyzer. Com. Speed Used to select a communication speed to the analyzer. Exit Exits the Maintenance Terminal.
A-3 n Chromatogram Window File Scale Graph Options Help Save Chrom. Continuous Saving Exit Alt+F4 Zoom In Zoom Out Part Zoom Full Disp Auto Scale Pen Select Timing Mark Temp./Press. Disp. Grid Snap Shot Cursor Pos. Peak# Disp. Chromatogram Contents Help Topics ON OFF Snap 1 Snap 2 Clear On the Chromatogram Under the Chromatogram F03.ai Menu Name File Scale Graph Option Help Command Name Function Save Chrom. Saves an on-screen chromatogram to the hard disk.
A-4 n Alarm Windows (Common to Both Alarm Status and Alarm History Windows) View Detail Help Alarm Status Alarm History Display Making User Alarm Description Alarm Contents Help Topics Clear History Alarm Message F04.ai Menu Name View Detail Help Command Name Function Alarm Status Opens the Alarm Status window. Alarm History Opens the Alarm History window. Clear History Erases the data of the Alarm History window.
A-5 n Analysis Result Window File Window Graph Help Save Reset History Latest Analysis Results Concentration Analysis History Retention Time History Laboratory Analysis Results File Analysis Results File Concentration Analysis History File Retention Time History File Laboratory Analysis Results Draw A Draw B Draw C Contents Help Topics Automatic Saving Open Close Save Save As Exit About Analysis Results F05.
A-6 n Graph Window Close Graph Help Close Graph Setup Exit Print Print Setup Contents Help Topics Menu Name Close Graph Help F06.ai Command Name Function Close Closes a graph window. Exit Exits the analysis results window including the graph window. Graph Setup Creates graphs using the historical records on concentration analysis, retention time, file concentration analysis, and file retention time. Print Print a graph.
B-1 Appendix B Messages Summary This appendix lists the error messages that may appear while you are working with the Maintenance Terminal, along with the corrective measures. n Analyzer Operation Window Description Corrective Measures Common Stop command has been received. Message The communication link has been dropped because the analyzer panel is being operated upon in the field.
B-2 n Alarm Windows Message History deletion Alarm history cannot be cleared in User level A. Creation of Factory alarm user alarm descriptions cannot be description changed. Select User defined alarm. Description Corrective Measures Invalid attempt to reset the alarm history at the wrong user level. Alarm histories can be reset at user level B or C only. A number other than the user defined alarm numbers has been specified when creating a user alarm description.
i Revision Information Title : GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package Operation Guide Manual No. : IM 11B03G03-03E Oct. 2001/1st Edition Newly published Dec. 2008/2nd Edition page 1 to 5: Install Procedure etc. changed for Windows Vista page 1-3: Notes added page 3-22: Some articles are added to “3.10 Actions When Alarms Occur” page A-1: Correction ("LVL1 to 8" to "VLV1 to 8") Mar. 2010/3rd Edition page 7 & 8: Error correction, externals chart change, and K9404LD addition Mar.
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