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 Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual   

MA4068RAD0718 - 2 

 

 

5.5.2.1 

Software Installation for Linux

 

 

a) Install

 

“gtkterm”

 from 

Ubuntu

” Software

 

on your computer. 

 
 
b) 

Open “Ubuntu” Software. 

 
 
 

c) 

On the search bar type “

gtkterm”

 
 
 
 
 

d) Click on the Serial Port Terminal (gtktern) 

and install. 

 
 
 
 
 

e)

 

After installation, click “Launch” to open the 

gtkTerm” software

.

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

5.5.2.2 

Download Data for Linux

 

 

a) 

Open the Ubuntu’s Terminal and check USB 
Serial port connection. 

 
 
 
 
b) While the CO

2

 Analyzer is not connected type 

the  command, 

dmesg  |  grep  tty” 

on  the 

terminal. 

 
 
 

c) No USB connection shall appear. 
 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MA4068RAD0718-2

Page 1: ...GRAINPRO CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MA4068RAD0718 2...

Page 2: ...rainPro Nigeria Ltd 6 Adu Street Aguda Ogba Ikeja Lagos Email africa grainpro com Tel 234 806 564 3156 GrainPro Mexico S de RL de CV Cto Garona No 903 Secci n Tres Col Amberes 37237 Le n Gto Mexico Mo...

Page 3: ...DURES 10 5 1 Power On 10 5 2 Initialization 10 5 3 Setting Mode 11 5 4 Sampling Mode 12 5 5 Download Reset Mode 14 5 6 Monitoring Battery Charge 24 5 7 Calibration Mode 25 6 USING CARBON DIOXIDE ANALY...

Page 4: ...ack It is powered by a 7 4V Li ion rechargeable battery 1 1 FEATURES 1 1 1 Portable 1 1 2 More than 5 years sensor expected life span 1 1 3 Backlit 20 x 4 Alphanumeric OLED display 1 1 4 Microprocesso...

Page 5: ...IR sensor with Rechargeable Battery 7 4 V 1500 mAH Li ion 2 2 Battery Charger 2 2 1 Battery Charger 110V 250VAC with 4 different types of interchangeable plugs 2 3 Sampling Tubes with dust filter 2 3...

Page 6: ...tware b CO2 Analyzer Instruction Manual c Instruction Video d GP Audio Visual Presentation e Flyer All GP Products 2 7 Hard Plastic Case 2 7 1 Hard plastic case black 28cm x 23cm x 8cm with handle and...

Page 7: ...3 Alarm LED The red LED lights up when the CO2 concentration is above the set alarm value NOTE Alarm setting can be used for other applications requiring 80 CO2 level 3 4 Up Key a Menu Page Key is use...

Page 8: ...t in permanent loss of current internal data 3 6 Set Key a Menu Page This key is used to enter into the setting mode Exit mode and to Turn off the instrument b All other modes Press this key to exit f...

Page 9: ...attery Charge Socket Used for charging the CO2 Analyzer 4 SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETER STANDARD Gas Detected Carbon Dioxide CO2 Concentration Range CO2 0 80 Resolution CO2 1 Response Time T90 second 60 Wa...

Page 10: ...charged to safely comply with export regulations It is advised to charge the battery using provided charger before using the device NOTE Charge until the Red LED on the charger turns Green See section...

Page 11: ...for Calibration c SET Key for Settings d ENT Key for Download Reset 5 3 Setting Mode 5 3 1 Accessing parameter setting mode a From the Main Menu press the SET Key to enter into the setting page b Pre...

Page 12: ...e 0 to 9 and Down Key to shift the cursor Then press ENT Key to confirm d To change Date and Time use Up Key for increasing the value 0 to 9 and Down Key to shift the cursor Then press ENT Key to conf...

Page 13: ...ing mode is selected a CO2 analyzer will display prompt to verify if the tubes were already removed b Press Enter Key to start Zero Check about 7 seconds c Connect the 2 sampling tubes with dust filte...

Page 14: ...USB Flash drive provided along with the CO2 Analyzer b Open the USB driver for FT232R folder c Open the 64 bit folder for Window 8 10 or open the WIN xp win7 32 bit folder for Window XP and Window 7 d...

Page 15: ...rminal window will appear c Connect the CO2 Analyzer with your computer via USB Cable provided d To get the com port number search for Device Manager Go to Ports COM LPT click on the drop down list an...

Page 16: ...summary or range of reading on your computer press Up Key i While downloading number of readings will also appear on the screen j Summary of data will be displayed on the Uniphos Terminal on your comp...

Page 17: ...Software c On the search bar type gtkterm d Click on the Serial Port Terminal gtktern and install e After installation click Launch to open the gtkTerm software 5 5 2 2 Download Data for Linux a Open...

Page 18: ...on the terminal f Open the gtkterm software again and click on Configuration from the menu g From the Serial port Configurations configure the parameters as follows Port dev ttyUSB0 usb serial connect...

Page 19: ...Key in the Menu page to enter the Download Reset Mode l Readings should show on the terminal m After the downloading of the data to the terminal software is done go back to Control Signals and click...

Page 20: ...5 3 1 Software Installation for MAC a Open MAC Folder from USB Flash Drive provided along with the CO2 Analyzer b Open FTDI USB DRIVER folder c Choose driver matching your MAC OS version d Click on th...

Page 21: ...FTWARE g Open dmg file h Window from dmg file will appear Click on CoolTerm after i CoolTerm software will appear 5 5 3 2 Download Data for MAC a Open MAC s Terminal to check USB Serial port connectio...

Page 22: ...shall appear on the terminal f Open CoolTerm software again g From the menu click Options h From the Serial Port Options choose parameters as follows Port usbserial usb serial connection of your CO2...

Page 23: ...ions and Capture click Connect m Download data from CO2 Analyzer Press Enter Key in the Menu page to enter the Download Reset Mode n Readings should show on the terminal software o After the downloadi...

Page 24: ...the Enter Key to determine the battery percentage b Battery status prompt will appear on the display c After 2 seconds page will return to main Menu 5 6 Monitoring Battery Charge 5 6 1 Battery Status...

Page 25: ...y Zero Gas prompt will be displayed and the CO2 Analyzer will take samples for 30 seconds displayed on the screen e CO2 Analyzer will be set to zero only if count value is in between 50 to 999 ideally...

Page 26: ...G GUIDE 8 Span Calibration 8 2 l CO2 analyzer will display prompt Remove tubes Press Enter Key then proceed to Purging Air about 1 minute m Upon successful Span Calibration last calibration date of th...

Page 27: ...ibration check once in a month as this will ensure the accuracy of readings throughout the life of the instrument 7 4 Avoid using the analyzer in direct sunlight Provide shade while using the CO2 Anal...

Page 28: ...ich is the ideal value for an open atmosphere 1 Conduct purging twice If sensor drift still appears do the next procedure 2 Press Set Key then Up Key for setting Enter the password 999 and check the c...

Page 29: ...To add dialout type in the command sudo usermod a G dialout USERNAME and press enter 5 Type in the command group again Notice if tty and dialout is still not included For the addition to take effect...

Page 30: ...chamber without deformation 9 7 Does CO2 Analyzer need maintenance and calibration Yes Maintenance and care are needed to sustain the product life of the instrument see 6 For the calibration there are...

Page 31: ...nce of the Products Replacement costs and shipping charges for Products found not to be under warranty as specified above would be paid in full by the Buyer before new refurbished Products are shipped...

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