Rki-instruments GX-2009 User Manual

www.rkiinstruments.com GX-2009 User Setup ProgramOperator’s ManualPart Number: 71-0162RKRevision: EReleased: 9/24/13

10 • Installing a Newer Version of the GX-2009 User Setup ProgramIf it does, click the Compatibility Files button. It will direct you to another fold

IrDA Downloading Cable • 11Delete any files that appear in this new folder. 6. Run the User Setup program and ensure that it is operating correctly.I

12 • IrDA Downloading CableHardware Wizard to install the cable drivers.Windows® Wireless Link Operation NoteWhen using an IrDA adapter cable and the

IrDA Downloading Cable • 13 6. Click OK. 7. Close the Control Panel window. Figure 6: Image Transfer Tab

14 • Launching the ProgramLaunching the Program 1. Click Start in the Windows® Icon Tray, then select Programs, then select GX-2009 Configuration for

Connecting a GX-2009 to the User Setup Program • 15 5. For convenience, make a shortcut of the GX-2009 User Setup Program and place it on the Windows

16 • Connecting a GX-2009 to the User Setup ProgramIf your computer does not have a built in infrared port, place the GX-2009 within an inch or two o

Connecting a GX-2009 to the User Setup Program • 17indicate that a wireless connection is in effect. 4. There are two exceptions to the sequence des

18 • Connecting a GX-2009 to the User Setup Program 5. There are two additional exceptions to the sequence described in step 3 above if the unit incl

Read Commands • 19configuration to a file and changing the instruments parameter configuration. The three basic command sets for performing these ope

2 • WarrantyWarrantyRKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and performan

20 • Read CommandsWhen the User Setup Program is first launched, the Read Command control buttons are blanked out. They become active when an instrum

Read Commands • 21downloading information from the instrument. 4. The instrument’s parameter configuration is now loaded in the User Setup Program an

22 • Read Commandsbox. If the box is selected, the corresponding channel will be enabled when the change is uploaded to a GX-2009. If the box is dese

Read Commands • 23 8. When the uploading is complete, the program will indicate that it is done. 9. Click OK. The program will return to the Main Win

24 • Read Commands 3. Click in the Filename Suffix at Save field and enter a file name suffix. When you use Instrument Get & Save, the program sa

Read Commands • 25 5. The program will retrieve the instrument’s parameter configuration and most recent calibration information then add them to an

26 • Write CommandsWrite CommandsUse the Write Commands to upload parameter changes and calibration adjustments to a connected instrument.The three W

Write Commands • 27sections in this manual. Date/Time SetUse Date/Time Set to update the date and time in a connected instrument to match the compute

28 • Write Commandswindow. 5. Click OK. The program will return to the Main Window.CalibrationUse Calibration to calibrate an instrument by adjusting

Write Commands • 29 Follow these steps to calibrate an instrument: 1. Confirm that the area where you will perform the calibration is a fresh air env

Table of Contents • 3Table of ContentsWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 • Write CommandsThere are four column headings and three control buttons in the GX-2009 Calibration Window.•GasThe Gas column shows the four detec

Write Commands • 31 5. Click Zero. The program will take a few seconds to adjust the instrument’s zero (fresh air) settings. The Adjusting Zero Windo

32 • Write CommandsIf any of the channels failed the zero adjustment, the message in the Adjustment Window for that channel will indicate that the ze

Write Commands • 33 Figure 27: Installing the Adapter Plate, Auto Cal 10.Turn the regulator on/off knob counterclockwise to open it. Calibration gas

34 • Write Commands 13.When the span adjustment is complete, the Adjustment Complete Window will indicate that the adjustment was completed for each

Write Commands • 35message in the Adjustment Window for that channel will indicate that the span adjustment failed. Click OK to return to the Calibra

36 • Setting CommandsSetting CommandsUse the Setting Commands to turn off an instrument, load a selected parameter configuration file to an instrumen

Setting Commands • 37that you want to turn off the instrument. 3. Click Yes. The program will take several seconds to turn off the instrument. The Co

38 • Setting CommandsWhen you upload a parameter configuration file to an instrument, you are uploading instrument parameters such as alarm points, a

Setting Commands • 39 3. Click Load local file. The Open Window will appear allowing you to navigate to a file location and select a file to load. 4.

4 • IntroductionIntroductionNOTE: The bump test function in Calibration Mode is included in instruments with firmware version 03955 or later installe

40 • Setting Commands 6. Click Update in the Write Commands. The Update Window will appear prompting you to confirm that you want to update the instr

Setting Commands • 41 8. When the uploading is complete, the program will indicate that it is done. 9. Click OK. The program will return to the Main

42 • Setting Commandsin “Load Local File” on page 37. A parameter configuration file containing RKI standard settings can be found on the GX-2009 Pro

Setting Commands • 43 3. With the Read Command Buttons now active, click Instrument Information to retrieve the instrument’s parameter configuration.

44 • Setting Commands 6. Use the Save As Window to navigate to the location where you want to save the file. 7. Type in a file name in the file name

Setting Commands • 45is received as new if the factory settings for them are not how you want them.The Factory Settings Window that is accessible wit

46 • Setting CommandsLogger OverwriteWith Logger Over Write set to On (factory setting), theGX-2009 writes over the oldest data with new data when th

Setting Commands • 47instructions to calibrate an instrument using Calibration Mode or User Setup Mode.With Cal. Limit Check set to None, no confirma

48 • Setting CommandsUser PasswordUser Password allows you to define the password that allows you to enter Calibration Mode or User Setup Mode if Ena

Setting Commands • 49Bump Test Limit CheckThis item defines what indication is given during start up when bump testing is due and Bump Test Limit Dis

System Requirements • 5• install the downloading cable (if needed)• connect to the GX-2009 with the program• change parameters in the GX-2009• save p

50 • Setting CommandsCalibration After Bump Test FailedCalibration automatically begins after a failed bump test if set to On (factory setting).Updat

Setting Commands • 51 5. Click Detail Settings. The GX-2009 Factory Setting Window will appear. 6. Select the parameter or parameters that you want t

52 • Setting Commands 8. Click Update in the Write Commands.The following window appears prompting you to confirm that you want to make the update. 9

Spare Parts List • 53 10.When the uploading is complete, the program will indicate that it is done. 11.Click OK. The program will return to the Main

54 • Spare Parts List81-GX01HSCO One 58 ltr. aluminum cylinder, regulator, calibration plate, case & tubing81-GX01HSCO-LV One 34 ltr. aluminum cy

6 • Installing the GX-2009 User Setup Programhigher.• Memory: 32 MB RAM minimum• Available Hard Disk Space: 32 MB minimum• CD-ROM Drive• Infrared por

Installing the GX-2009 User Setup Program • 7 4. After a few seconds, a screen appears indicating that the InstallShield Wizard is preparing to insta

8 • Installing a Newer Version of the GX-2009 User Setup ProgramInstalling a Newer Version of the GX-2009 User Setup ProgramIf you are installing a m

Installing a Newer Version of the GX-2009 User Setup Program • 9 5. If you are installing a new version of the User Setup Program on a Windows® Vista