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Operating Manual

For Instrument Firmware Versions 1.5.x and above.
LANDTEC North America, Inc.
Authorized Distributor:
Diamond Scientific
55 East Broad Street
Titusville, Florida 32796
321-223-7500
info@diamondsci.com
https://www.DiamondSci.com

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    GEM5000 Gas Analyzer Operating Manual For Instrument Firmware Versions 1.5.x and above. LANDTEC North America, Inc. Authorized Distributor: Diamond Scientific 55 East Broad Street Titusville, Florida 32796 321-223-7500 info@diamondsci.com https://www.DiamondSci.com...
  • Page 2 GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 This page is intentionally left blank. Page 2 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Declaration of conformity ................THE GEM5000 GAS ANALYZER ............... The GEM5000 ....................15 GEM5000 standard product package (shown with optional temperature probe) GEM5000 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ............LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager – LSGAM ......... Optional products ..................3.2.1 Pitot tube (optional) ................
  • Page 4 Special action ..................... 79 GEM analyzer in Gas Analyzer (GA) mode ............81 Simple GAS (special action) ................81 8.6 The GEM5000 as a Gas Extraction Monitor (GEM) gas flow measurement screen ... 82 Page 4 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc.
  • Page 5 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 How to use a pitot tube (optional) ........... How to use an H S filter (optional) ........... 8.8.1 Cross gas effects on chemical cells ........8.8.2 Cross-gas effects on methane, carbon dioxide and oxygen ..8.8.3 How to use a temperature probe (optional) ......

  • Page 6: Document History

    - does not require an Earth. protection (ATEX only). II 2G Equipment group and IECEx licensed mark category. G = gases; the type (IECEx only). of explosive atmosphere. Fuse. Equipment for indoor use only. Page 6 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 7: Notes

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 0.8 Notes Important/useful information and instructions are shown clearly throughout the manual in a note format. For example: Note: For further information please contact Technical Support at LANDTEC at +1 (909) 783-3636 or email technical@landtecna.com LANDTEC Page 7...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The GEM5000 gas analyzer may be used to monitor, calculate, adjust and record the flow at each monitoring point.

  • Page 9: Instructions For Safe Use

    11ATEX2197X and IECEx SIR11.0089X).. The analyzer should not be connected to any other devices in the hazardous area including the 5000-USB cable (connector A) or GEM5000 BC battery charger (connector B) supplied with the analyzer. Do not charge, recharge or open in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 10 Incendive Systems - For Hazardous Locations Ex ib IIA: Model GA 5000, GEM5000 and BIOGAS 5000 Methane Detectors; portable, battery powered with non-field-replaceable Battery Pack P/N 20087; intrinsically safe and providing intrinsically safe circuits (“[ib]” for Zone 1) to Model TP-5000 Temperature Probe (Connector B) and with entity output parameters as tabulated below;...

  • Page 11: Mcerts (Applied For)

    The 5000 series of gas analyzers have been certified to Version 3.1 of the ‘Performance Standards for Portable Emission Monitoring Systems’. 1.4 Declaration of conformity . GEM5000 - Landfill Gas Analyzer and Extraction Monitor . Products BIOGAS 5000 – Anaerobic Digester Gas Analyzer...
  • Page 12 ANSI/UL 60079-1:09 - Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres - Part 1: Flameproof Enclosures “d” ANSI/UL 60079-11:09 - Electrical apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres - Part 11: Intrinsic Safety “i” Page 12 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC...
  • Page 13 ≤ 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection Dr. Roger Riley NPI Director and Authorized Person LANDTEC Page 13 GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000...

  • Page 14: The Gem5000 Gas Analyzer

    2.1 The GEM5000 — Figure 1 GEM5000 gas analyzer The GEM5000 gas analyzer is designed to monitor landfill gas extraction systems. Key Benefits:  Designed specifically for use on landfills to monitor landfill gas (LFG) extraction systems, flares, and migration control systems.

  • Page 15: Gem5000 Standard Product Package (Shown With Optional Temperature Probe)

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Subsurface Migration Probes. 2.2 GEM5000 standard product package (shown with optional temperature probe) — Figure 2 GEM5000 instrument package Reference: High Visibility Hard carry case Gas Analyzer Instrument USB download cable Calibration Certificate LSGAM & Instrument Manual on USB or CD-Rom...

  • Page 16: Gem5000 Products And Accessories

    3.2.1 Pitot tube (optional) The GEM5000 gas analyzer enables the use of a pitot tube to aid with flow measurement where an in situ flow device is not present. The pitot tube is used for gas extraction systems and the pressure readings are taken in inches of water (mbar if in metric).

  • Page 17: H 2 S Filter (Optional)

    3.2.4 GPS (optional) An optional GPS feature is available for the GEM5000 gas analyzer. It enables the gas technician to automatically locate sample locations using GPS satellite signal from predefined sample location IDs uploaded from LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager or set on the analyzer when out in the field prior to taking a reading.
  • Page 18 3-00000-0006 tubing (1/4”id) Flexible Blue Tint sampling tube (1/4”id) 3-00000-0005 Flexible Yellow Tint Exhaust tubing (1/4”id) 3-00000-7013 3PSI pressure Relief Valve 2-00000-1226 LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager LSGAM (LSGAM) USB Cable 5K-USB Bluetooth Dongle BTDongle S filter—Used to remove hydrogen 1-00000-5155 (QTY 5) sulfide from your sample gas stream.
  • Page 19 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 LANDTEC office or distributor for availability. LANDTEC Page 19...

  • Page 20: Gem5000 Instrument Features

    GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 4 GEM5000 instrument features 4.1 Physical characteristics of the instrument panel Front view: Reference: Main Gas Read Screen Soft-keys Backlight Key Menu Key Key 2 – Page Up Key 4 – Scroll Left Pump Key LED Light...

  • Page 21: Gem5000 Part Number Legend

    5K-MNL-GEM5000 4.2 GEM5000 Part Number Legend The GEM5000 part number consists of a variety of options that can be fitted to meet specific customer needs. All GEM5000 series instruments begin with GM5K followed by a series of options. An “x” represents an option. A “0” represents option not selected or reserved for future use.

  • Page 22: Analyzer Features And Keys

    GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 4.3 Analyzer features and keys Main Reading Screen Start and end screen when using the instrument. Soft-keys The function of the three ‘soft-keys’ on the front of the instrument panel is determined by menu options taken. Functions vary from screen to screen.

  • Page 23: Instrument Connection Points

    Technical Support assistance is needed. Part Number Manufacturer part number. Certification Number Displays instrument certification information. Page 22 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Recalibration Due The date displayed is the date the instrument is due to be calibrated.

  • Page 24: The Landtec System Gas Analyzer Manager (Lsgam) Software

    Used offline as a local application storing information on the desktop/laptop computer  Use of the GEM5000 out of the box without software; (this does not allow the user to generate flow rate values, select comments or select IDs with the instrument. This also prevents downloading of readings to the computer.)
  • Page 25 If you have a memory stick, you may have to browse to it in your computer and then click on the ClickHereToStart.htm icon. If you don’t have a CD or memory stick, simply call LANDTEC’s technical support for internet links required to install the software.

  • Page 26: Startup

    Starting LSGAM can be easily done by doing one of the following: Double-Click on the Desktop icon. OR - go to; Start - All Programs - LANDTEC - LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager The software will start. Page 26 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc.

  • Page 27: Navigation

    5.5 Navigation The LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager User Interface allows for easy access and navigation to various utilities to use the LANDTEC portable instrument on a day to day basis. The following is a general description of the user interface.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Instrument

    GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 5.6 Connecting to the Instrument  Connect the GEM5000 to your computer with either the USB cable or a Bluetooth connection. In — event instrument difficulty connecting, refer Appendix Configuring Communication Connections for more information setting up and testing USB Serial communications and Bluetooth Serial communications.

  • Page 29: Create A Project / Select A Project

    Click on OK this will return you to the desktop and you will then need to click on the LSGAM shortcut again. The GEM5000 must be connected to computer and turned ON. It must also be in the Gas Reading screen. The LSGAM software will automatically download any information in the instrument including readings, comments and IDs.

  • Page 30: Id Setup

    An ID represents a physical sampling point in the field. An ID can be allocated to field components such as extraction wellheads, gas transmission lines, or passive monitoring probes. LSGAM allows users to configure an ID for each sampling point in order to obtain accurate readings with LANDTEC portable instrumentation IDs are created, modified, and removed from the Project Setup tab in the software.

  • Page 31: Creating Ids

    There are several ways to input IDs to the Project. The following describes each process: Creating new IDs with LSGAM To create a new ID using the LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager, Right Click on the left ID pane beneath your active project and select the Add New ID option.
  • Page 32  Probe: A passive gas migration monitoring probe that does not require a flow rate. The GEM5000 calculates flow rate values specific to each device type (listed above). The available flow devices programmed in GEM mode are listed below. Page 32 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc.
  • Page 33 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Temperature Port Flow Devices: System Pressure Port Static Pressure Port Impact Pressure Port Figure 4 - ACCU-FLO Vertical Wellhead Temperature Port Impact Pressure Port Static Pressure Port System Pressure Port Figure 5 - ACCU-FLO Horizontal Wellhead...
  • Page 34 Pressure/ “L ” ow Pressure Static Impact P r e s s ur e / Pressure/ “H ” “H ” igh Pressure igh Pressure Figure 7 - Orifice Plate (WellSide) Orifice Plate Page 34 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 35 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Size Flow Range System Orientation Flow Device Name Programmed in GEM (Inches) (SCFM) Pressure No Flow (GA Mode) * ACCU-FLO 1.5V Vertical 1-50+ ACCU-FLO 1.5H Horizontal 1-50+ ACCU-FLO 2V Vertical 5-125+ ACCU-FLO 2H Horizontal 5-125+ ACCU-FLO 3V...

  • Page 36: Importing Datafield Cs Ids

    5.7.5 Create a new project based upon IDs ALREADY IN THE INSTRUMENT: To create a Project based on the information in the instrument, select Create a new project from the data in my instrument. Page 36 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 37: Creating Your Site Questions

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Note: When using the Creating a new project from the data in the instrument option, only IDs NOT associated with other projects will be created into the new project. Creating a Device ID that does not measure flow Example- Probe or Sample Port If there is no flow device you can choose the “No Flow (GA Mode)”...
  • Page 38 The project will be created and the IDs, Comments, and Site Questions that exist in the instrument will be applied to the new project. Page 38 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 39: Working With Device Ids

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 5.7.7 Working with Device IDs Once some IDs are added to your project you may need to occasionally edit them or reference them. First select the project which you want to work with from the project drop down list.
  • Page 40 Once all work with the device ID’s is complete, click on the Save button. After clicking on OK, the device is removed and the computer icon returns to the unaltered state __ . Page 40 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 41: Sending Ids To The Instrument

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 5.7.8 Sending IDs to the instrument Once IDs have been created in the project, they must be uploaded to the instrument. To perform this operation, select the desired IDs from the left hand table under the Project name (computer side), left click and hold while dragging the IDs to the right hand table and release the mouse button.
  • Page 42 All IDs can be selected by selecting one ID in the Project window and then pressing Ctrl-A. Now move IDs from the Project Side to the Instrument Side by dragging and dropping them. Page 42 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 43 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 If you are dragging and dropping an ID that is already on the instrument side, you will be prompted with the above message. Answer Yes to update the IDs on the instrument side from those on the computer side.

  • Page 44: Clearing Ids From Your Instrument Or Deleting A Project

    You may also delete one ID from a list by highlighting the ID RIGHT CLICK with your mouse and select the Delete Selected Device option. If you have selected the wrong ID and deleted then you may select the Restore option to return the ID to the list. Page 44 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 45: Clearing The Instrument Memory

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Upon selecting Delete Selected Device Id(s) you will see a strikeout line appear through the ID Click on the Send to Instrument button _____________ to send the ID corrections to the instrument. The instrument contents will now be updated and the ALFMW004 ID no longer shows in the instrument side of the list.

  • Page 46: Instrument Settings

    Answer No or Cancel to return to the clear memory dialog. 5.7.11 Instrument Settings The LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager software allows users to change many of the operational settings of the instrument. To view and change the available settings click on the Instrument Configuration tab.

  • Page 47: Alarm Settings

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 5.7.12 Alarm Settings The Alarm Settings options control the activation and deactivation of the audible alarms in the instrument. Audible alarms can be configured for CH , CO , and O parameters. Each parameter can be configured with a Low Trigger and/or High Trigger for the alarm.

  • Page 48: Misc Options

    Click the Set Date/Time button to apply the settings to the instrument 5.7.13 Misc Options Under the miscellaneous options interface the user can change the following instrument settings: Automatically purge instrument Activates and deactivates the automatic purge feature in the instrument Page 48 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 49: Units Of Measurement

    Units of Measurement. Clicking on the Set Units button will bring up the Change Units Password box. If you must change the units of measure please call LANDTEC’s Software Support for a password. LANDTEC...
  • Page 50 If you have not downloaded your instrument press the No or Cancel buttons. Click Yes only if you have all data from your instrument as changing the units of measure must erase data that is in the instrument to ensure data integrity. Page 50 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 51: Downloading Readings

    This section of the Operation Manual reviews the process of downloading and storing readings from the instrument. To view your readings from the instrument, select the Readings tab of the LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager software. Then click on the Get Readings button W hen the ins tr um ent is initi all y d etec ted b y t he LSG AM s of twar e, t he G et Rea din gs button wil l ac ti vate if there are read ings i n th e ins tr um ent to be do wnload ed.

  • Page 52: Clear Readings

    Note: Clicking yes will NOT check to ensure all data is saved from the instrument. If you plug in an instrument and click the Clear Instrument Readings button without first performing a Get Readings operation, data not previously downloaded will be lost! Page 52 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 53: Exporting Readings

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 5.7.17 Exporting Readings To export readings to a file, click the Export Readings button. This will open the Stamping Information Screen. Stamping information are details that are most often stored with the historical data but not directly stored by the instrument. Detailed historical Stamping Information can assist when reviewing the data as atmospheric conditions do impact a gas system’s...
  • Page 54 GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 This interface provides several options described below.  To add or remove a single reading from export, uncheck the checkbox in the leftmost column.  To add or remove a specific parameter from export, uncheck the corresponding checkbox across the top.

  • Page 55: General Operational Instructions

    6 General Operational Instructions 6.1 Switching the instrument on To switch on the analyzer, press and hold the ‘On/Off’ key. The LANDTEC logo will display followed by the instrument warm up. Following the instrument warm up, the ‘Date and Time’ screen is displayed if the battery was completely ran down.

  • Page 56: Instrument Status Icons

    The color changes from grey to blue when connected. Language Onboard Diagnostics Indicator This icon indicates the currently selected operating language. This can be changed through the main menu. Page 56 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000...

  • Page 57: Instrument Power Led Power Indications

    Numeric data: To enter a new date 09/11/12 the operator would type in 091112 using the numeric keypad in the following sequence:- * 0_/__/__ * 09/__/__ LANDTEC Page 57 GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000...

  • Page 58: Instrument Main Gas Read Screen

    NO LONGER BE ABLE TO TAKE A CHARGE. Such a discharge will require a factory service and battery replacement. Page 58 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000...

  • Page 59: Battery/Charging

    You should observe it is in Standby and remains. Contact LANDTEC for further information if the charger’s light indicator is not observed to be in standby or to inquire about obtaining other wall adaptors for your particular region.

  • Page 60: Cleaning Instructions

    It is advisable to download all readings at the end of each day’s monitoring. To clear the memory, please refer to the section covering LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM). 6.13 Warning and error codes Upon the initial startup of the analyzer a self-test is performed. If any notable warnings or errors exist they will be displayed.

  • Page 61: Operator Settings

    Select the ‘Menu’ key on the front of the analyzer to display the ‘Device Settings’ menu followed by ‘Key 1 – Date and Time’ and the following screen is displayed: Page 62 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 62: Bluetooth

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 — Figure 12 Date and Time Select ‘Key 1 – Set Date’ and key in the required date. Type the date using the numeric keypad. Press the soft-key ‘Date Format’ to toggle and select the required date format i.e.

  • Page 63: Device Information

    The information displayed on this screen is informational only and cannot be edited by the operator. The operator may be asked for serial number, service due date and version number information when contacting LANDTEC. Note: The comms setting ‘Legacy’ mode is for use with LSGAM. GA5K mode is reserved for future applications.

  • Page 64: User Settings

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 This option enables the operator to switch the ‘GPS Navigation’ functionality on or off. (This is optional and dependent upon purchasing the navigation option). The power on self-test screen will display “GPS” in the enabled options screen if the analyzer has been fitted with GPS 1) Select the ‘Menu’...

  • Page 65: Units Of Measurement

    Select by route/group (requires LSGAM) This is a future enhancement option to enable the operator to display IDs by group or by specific route which have been uploaded from LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) software to the instrument. 7.3.4...

  • Page 66: Adjust Volume

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 This option enables the operator to adjust the backlight (brightness). Setting this to a darker setting will help preserve the battery power. 1) Select ‘Key 4 – Adjust Backlight’ and the following screen is displayed: —...
  • Page 67 4) Select the soft-key ‘Save’ to store the setting or select soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit the screen without saving the change. 5) The operator will return to the ‘User settings’ menu. Page 68 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 68: User Prompts

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 7.3.6 User Prompts User Prompts can be thought of as a mode for “Expert” or “Experienced” users to have a more streamlined workflow for collecting readings. User prompts are On by default. To toggle user prompts and then go to “User Settings”...
  • Page 69 “Special Action” menu can be used to Zero Transducers. The “Connect Tubing” screen for the flow reading has been removed from the workflow when user prompts are off. Page 70 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 70: Operation Settings

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 7.4 Operation settings To access the ‘Operation settings’ menu, select the ‘Menu’ key on the front of the analyzer to display the ‘Device Settings’ menu followed by the soft-key to display the ‘Operation Settings’ menu. The following menu is displayed: —...

  • Page 71: Timers

    1) Select the ‘Menu’ button on the front of the analyzer to display the ‘Device Settings’ menu. Press the soft key to display ‘Operation Settings’. 2) Select ‘Key 2 – Gas Check’ and the following menu is displayed: Page 72 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 72: View Data

    View data This option enables the operator to view the readings collected and stored on the instrument. Readings may be downloaded to the LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) software if further analysis is required. 1) Select the ‘Menu’ button on the front of the analyzer to display the ‘Device Settings’...

  • Page 73: Set Alarms

    1) Select the ‘Menu’ button on the front of the analyzer to display the ‘Device Settings’ menu. Press the soft key to display ‘Operation Settings’. 2) Select ‘Key 4 – Set Alarms’ and the following menu is displayed: — Figure 24 Set Alarms Page 74 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 74: Adjust Flow Fail

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 3) Select ‘Key 2’ to select the gas for which you wish to set an alarm trigger followed by ‘Key 1’ to change the trigger condition of an alarm. 4) To manually adjust the alarm set press (<) ‘Key 4 – Scroll left’ or (>) ‘Key 6 –...

  • Page 75: Technician Login

    1) Select the ‘Menu’ button on the front of the analyzer to display the ‘Device Settings’ menu. Press the soft key to display ‘User Settings’. 2) Select ‘Key 6 – Technician login’ and the following screen is displayed: — Figure 27 Technician Login Page 76 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 76: Exit Menu

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 3) Use the cursor keys to move throughout the list of IDs displayed; select the ‘Enter’ key to select choice of ID, default if no IDs are listed. 4) Alternatively you may Add a new technician to the list by clicking the soft-key ‘Add’...

  • Page 77: Taking Readings

    GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 8 Taking readings 8.1 Preliminary checks before taking readings (best practice) Prior to use, it is good practice to ensure that: Step 1 If using LSGAM - all necessary ID Start codes and information have been...

  • Page 78: Update Site Questions

    ‘Special Action’ menu. The answers to these questions are then stored and appended to each reading stored thereafter, until the site data is updated for another site. If using LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) software this data will be uploaded to LSGAM along with the reading data.
  • Page 79 This function can allow for better CO readings by removing H from the gas sample. Refer to 8.8 How to use an H S filter. Select the soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit this menu and return to the ‘Main Gas Read Screen’. Page 80 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 80: Gem Analyzer In Gas Analyzer (Ga) Mode

    GEM and GA Mode. Note: The GEM5000 differs from the GEM2000 series of analyzers in that all IDs and Memory within the instrument are contained in a single area. They are not specific to GEM or to GA mode. GEM and GA mode should be considered as “modes of workflow”...

  • Page 81: The Gem5000 As A Gas Extraction Monitor (Gem) Gas Flow Measurement Screen

    ID’s and store the reading. 8.6 The GEM5000 as a Gas Extraction Monitor (GEM) gas flow measurement screen The GEM5000 gas extraction monitor enables gas and flow measurements to be recorded by using:  A flow device i.e. an Accu-Flo Wellhead, Pitot tube, Orifice plate, or User Input.

  • Page 82: Cross Gas Effects On Chemical Cells

    8.8 How to use an H S filter (optional) 8.8.1 Cross gas effects on chemical cells Measurements of CO are important in landfill management. The GEM5000 analyzer incorporates an improved CO measurement. Measurements of CO can be affected by LANDTEC...

  • Page 83: Cross-Gas Effects On Methane, Carbon Dioxide And Oxygen

    – hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide. To reduce the effect of hydrogen, the GEM5000 analyzer uses a technique that is hydrogen compensated. Hydrogen compensation is achievable up to a level of around 2000ppm.
  • Page 84 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 using certified methane mixtures and will give correct readings, provided there are no other hydrocarbon gases present within the sample (e.g. ethane, propane, butane, etc...). If there are other hydrocarbons present, the methane reading will typically be higher than the actual methane concentration being monitored.
  • Page 85 H S filter. Note: This is only for analyzers fitted with the CO compensated cell. Please refer to section 4.2 GEM5000 Part Number Legend Page 86 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 86 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Fitting a pitot tube to a sample point when using an H S filter: Make sure the water trap filter is fitted as close as possible to the pitot tube. This will help protect and trap moisture before it reaches the H S filter.

  • Page 87: How To Use A Temperature Probe (Optional)

    The temperature probe enables the field technician to measure the temperature of the gas within a sample point. The GEM5000 gas analyzer uses the temperature of the gas to give more accurate flow measurement readings as part of the instrument calculation.

  • Page 88: How To Locate A Device Id Using The Gps Feature (Optional)

    LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM). 8.8.4 How to locate a device ID using the GPS feature (optional) An optional GPS feature is available for the GEM5000 gas analyzer. It enables the field Page 88 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc.
  • Page 89 ‘Universal Time Code’ received from the satellite and displays GMT. Latitude: Latitude displays as degrees, minutes, seconds and decimal seconds. The equator is 0. Longitude: E (East) or W (West) displays the longitude as degrees, minutes, Page 90 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 90 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 seconds and decimal seconds. The Greenwich meridian defines the zero point. Altitude: Altitude displays in meters, feet or yards. Satellite: This is the number of satellites that the system can select. Four satellites will give reasonable position accuracy; eight or more satellites will increase accuracy.

  • Page 91: Taking Gas And Flow Measurement

    System pressure reading E N D GO TO Select ID only available if set up on LSGAM. NOTE: To restart a reading select soft- key ‘Special Action’ followed by key ‘Restart Process’ Page 92 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 92: Calibration

    9.2 Frequency of calibration best practice. The GEM5000 gas analyzers can be checked against a known concentration of gas, to give confidence that the analyzer is operating as expected at the time and conditions in which it is being used.

  • Page 93: Calibration Gases

    For standard CO only 100ppm CO gas is needed.  For CO (H compensated) both CO 100ppm and H 1000ppm gases are needed. The following table indicates a partial listing of gases sold by LANDTEC for calibration: Calibration gas Part Number CG-00-00-04 Balance...

  • Page 94: Calibration Set-Up

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Warning Calibration gases can be dangerous. For each gas used the appropriate material safety data sheet must be read and understood before proceeding. 9.4 Calibration set-up Do NOT attach the gas supply to the gas analyzer before Warning putting the analyzer into the ‘Gas Check’...

  • Page 95: Gas Check (Field Calibration)

    9.6 Gas Check (Field Calibration) The GEM5000 instrument series has a “Gas Check” to both perform a test or check the gases and then allow calibration to a known standard or “gas mix”. The calibration will calibrate to a zero target or other target value if defined.

  • Page 96: Single Bottle Calibration

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Gases Defined with 0.0 will be spanned to zero when the gas mix is used Gas Defined with “Nothing specified” It is important to note that a 0.0 is different than Nothing defined. In the above example for Fresh Air, only CO is not defined or has “Nothing specified”.

  • Page 97: Step 1) "Fresh Air" Step

    You will see the countdown timer while the gas is being checked. Once complete a screen will appear indicating the status of the various gas channels. At this point, you are prompted to either Retry the check, Calibrate the instrument or Record the check event. Page 98 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 98: Step 2) Span Methane, Carbon Dioxide, & Zero Oxygen

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Press Calibrate to:  Span the Methane to a Target value of Zero  Span the Oxygen to 20.9  Span CO S, and H Channels to a Target of Zero. This concludes the first step of the calibration. Press Exit to return to the Gas Mix screen.
  • Page 99 GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Initially you may see many red X in the gas screen because the current value varies widely from the expected target. At this point, connect the 50%CH / 35%CO bottle to the white port on the top of...
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  • Page 101 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Choose Calibrate. The channels of CH4, CO2, & O2 will calibrate. Upon Completion, the current values will be identical or very close to the Target. LANDTEC Page 101...

  • Page 102: Step 3) Spanning Oxygen

    CH4, CO, H2S, or H2 to Zero. Press Check to begin checking the O2. As the gas is displaced from the previous Span in the instrument the current value will rise. Page 102 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 103 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 CH, (%) Connect bottle, adjust flow and wait for the readings to stabalise, then press check. 0, (96) 19.1 20.9 & CO (ppm) 9 (ppm) H2 (ppm) **** Check Exit Press Check to have the instrument be in checkin as values.

  • Page 104: Adding / Deleting Gas Mixtures

    Mix Name. Typically the last mix name defined will appear. Press any key to change the mix name and the Delete Key will for ‘Delete’. appear. You can also press the center Page 104 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 105 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Using the instrument keypad, tap out the Mix Name. The entry process is very similar to entering a text message on a cell phone’s numeric keypad. LANDTEC Page 105...
  • Page 106 ‘Manual’. If the gas is atmospheric or in a non-pressurized container such as a Tedlar bag then the pump should be set to ‘Automatic’. Irrespective of the pump definition in the Gas Mix setup, it can be overridden while checking and calibrating with gases. Page 106 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 107 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Press the number corresponding to the desired gas to edit. Press set H S as a gas that will be targeted for this gas mix. Once targeted a will appear in the Status column indicating this gas has been targeted.
  • Page 108 This example will simply change the concentration for H concentration of the Target gases. Press the key to begin editing the H S target. Enter in ‘0 0 7 5’ for the new H S concentration. Page 108 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 109 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Press to end editing of the current Target gas. Press Save to save the current edits. Once the current edits are saved, press Exit to return to the ‘Select Gas Screen’. The edited Gas Mix will display the new values.

  • Page 110: Restore To Factory

    A validation message is displayed ‘Reset user calibration?’ Press the soft-key ‘Confirm’ to continue with the factory settings or soft-key ‘Cancel’ to cancel the operation and return to the Gas Check menu. Page 110 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 111: Gas Check / Calibration History

    9.8 Gas Check Summary The GEM5000 gas analyzer has the facility to display the logged Gas Checks. These are visible within the instrument. At this time LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) is not able to download the History.

  • Page 112: Problem Solving

    The most likely reason for the errors is either an incorrect user calibration or sensor failure. If an incorrect user calibration has caused the warning it should be correctable by Page 112 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 113: Event Log

    12 Event log The GEM5000 gas analyzer incorporates the facility to log significant events performed on the analyzer via the ‘Event Log’. This can be used as an aid to LANDTEC service staff as a diagnostic tool. Events are stored in the event log automatically. No user intervention is required. If the log becomes almost full, a warning will be given on the start-up screen.

  • Page 114: Service

    LANDTEC recommends a service and recalibration every 12 months. The GEM5000 analyzer is CSA and ATEX certified for use in potentially explosive areas. As such it should be serviced only by qualified engineers. Failure to observe this will result in the warranty becoming invalid and could invalidate the CSA, ATEX, and other certifications.

  • Page 115: Warranty Policy

    3 years with the purchase of a “Diamond Service Agreement”. Please contact your LANDTEC representative for more details. During this period LANDTEC will repair or replace defective parts on an exchange basis. The decision to repair or replace will be determined by LANDTEC.

  • Page 116: Sample Certificate Of Calibration

    GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 13.2 Sample certificate of calibration This is a sample certificate of calibration supplied at the time of purchase and updated when the instrument is serviced. Page 116 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 117 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 CERTIFICATION OF CALIBRATION C'ertificate. Number GKOBB11 151-12 FILA. ACCItEDITED CALMAT DEM 1_ 41101L LIERY X10.65916 is-Ar creelite•d resnital b l i n t r r I i m b 1 I t e r e r i o r e 017501.

  • Page 118: Important Notice To All Customers

    When your instrument is at the end of its life, please contact the Sales team at LANDTEC for advice on the next step in order to properly dispose of the instrument.

  • Page 119: Glossary Of Terms

    ATEX certification The GEM5000 is ATEX certified to zone 1 & 2 areas above ground not in mines. Auxiliary channel This refers to the channels where external devices will be connected or displayed.
  • Page 120 Used as an aid to monitoring the use of the analyzer. It can also be used as a diagnostic tool. The event log can be viewed via LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager. It cannot be viewed on the analyzer screen.
  • Page 121 Manager information to/from the analyzer. LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager enables operators to maximize the operation of their gas analyzer. It features a simple upload and download facility and is fully compatible with the latest MicrosoftTM operating systems.
  • Page 122 This is the number of satellites that the system can select. Four satellites will give a reasonable position. Eight or more satellites will increase the position of Page 122 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 the accuracy. (lower HError, VError and HDOP...
  • Page 123 Device used to protect the instrument from water or moisture ingress. Zero The point at which the gas analyzer is calibrated when there is none of the target gas present. Zero transducers This option allows the relative pressure transducer to be zeroed. LANDTEC Page 123...

  • Page 124: Appendix-Configuring Communication Connections

    After it fails, click Start then enter devmgmt.msc into the search box and press Enter. The device manager will open. Look for any items in the tree with an exclaimation point. Find an entry named GA5000 (USBSER Class). Then right click and choose Update Driver Software. Page 124 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 125 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Click on the section titled “ ”. Browse my computer for driver software Click on the Browse button. Browse to the drive containing your memory stick or CD-Rom for LSGAM. LANDTEC Page 125...
  • Page 126 GEM5000 Gas Analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Expand the memory stick or CD-Rom containing the LANDTEC LSGAM & Products and browse down one level and click on GEM5000_USB_Driver to select it. Once the GEM5000_USB_Driver is selected. Click on the OK button. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 127 Click on the “Install this driver software anyway” section of the box. The software will continue to install. Eventually it will indicate “GeoTech Virtual Com Port” or “LANDTEC Virtual Com Port” has finished installing the driver software for the device.

  • Page 128: Windows Xp

    5K-MNL-GEM5000 The previous bubble will disappear and an additional bubble will appear indicating the GeoTech Virtual Comp Port (COMxx) or LANDTEC Virtual Comp Port (COMxx) is installed successfully. 15.1.2 Windows XP To install the serial drivers you will need to do the following: Turn on the instrument without the USB cable plugged in.
  • Page 129 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Click the browse button and navigate to the memory stick or CD with your software. Select the folder GEM5000_USB_Driver. Now click the Next button. LANDTEC Page 129...
  • Page 130 During the installation process a warning box may appear discussing driver signing and authentication. Click the “Continue Anyway” button to allow Windows to complete the installation A system restore point will be created and the process will continue. Page 130 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 131: Bluetooth Serial Communications

    2) The GEM5000 is turned on and has a green battery status indicator. 3) The GEM5000’s Bluetooth discover is enabled. To check this, press the Menu button and then press the left or middle soft-key repeatedy until the “Device Settings” menu is displayed. Next press key-2 Bluetooth.
  • Page 132 G E M 5 0 0 0 t o s e l e c t i t t h e n c l i c k t h e n e x t b u t t o n t o c o m p l e t e t h e p a i r i n g p r o c e s s . Click Next to continue Page 132 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 133 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 code”, then click next. Select the option “Enter the device’s pairing The pairing code can be found on the Bluetooth screen of the Instrument. Note: the pairing code is cAsE sEnSitive and must be entered exactly as shown on the instrument.

  • Page 134: Bluetooth On Windows Xp

    LSGAM Startup. 15.2.2 Bluetooth on Windows XP To pair the GEM5000 to Windows XP first ensure the following: 2) The Bluetooth radio is turned on in your laptop or desktop computer. To ensure your computer is seeing your Bluetooth radio verify this in Windows Device Manager.
  • Page 135 In Windows XP there are several ways to start the Bluetooth device manager. The simplest is to Click Start Run then type in bthprops.cpl and click OK. The Bluetooth Devices dialog box will appear Once it appears click the Add button to begin the process of pairing the GEM5000 to your Windows XP computer.
  • Page 136 GEM5000 instrument. Once the search is complete it will display all discoverable devices within range of the computer. Page 136 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 137 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Click on the GEM5000 computer icon. Now click the Next button to continue. Enter in the Pairing PIN exactly as shown the instrument’s Bluetooth screen. The Pairing PIN is cAse SeNsITivE. Click Next to continue. LANDTEC...
  • Page 138 A general resource to refer to is http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883259 for additional information related to Bluetooth on Windows XP. Page 138 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

  • Page 139: Appendices - Safety Instructions

    GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 – 16 Appendices safety instructions – 16.1 Instructions for safe use Spanish language Instrucciones de seguridad Advertencia La serie 5000 de analizadores de gas puede usarse para medir gases de vertederos y otras fuentes de la forma descrita en este manual.
  • Page 140 área peligrosa, incluidos el cable USB-5000 (conector A) o el cargador de batería GEM5000 BC (conector B) suministrados con el propio analizador. No cargar, recargar o abrir en lugares en los que exista riesgo de explosión.
  • Page 141 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Ex ib IIA: Detectores de metano modelos GA 5000, GEM5000 y BIOGAS 5000; paquete de batería portátil, alimentado por batería no recambiable en el lugar de uso N/P 20087; intrínsecamente seguro y con circuitos intrínsecamente seguros (“[ib]” para zona 1) a la sonda de temperatura (conector B) modelo TP-5000 y con los parámetros de salida de...
  • Page 142 Agencia, y engloba toda una serie de actividades de control, recogida de muestras e inspección. El instrumento GEM5000 cuenta con la certificación de MCERTS solo si: Aparece el logotipo de MCERTS en la pantalla al encenderlo.
  • Page 143 Page 142 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Tensión de salida: 10,1 VCC máx. Corriente de salida: 1,5 A máx. Nota: Conecte el cargador a la red eléctrica con el adaptador apropiado. Para más información, póngase en contacto con el fabricante.
  • Page 144 Filtro de agua en línea Comprobar periódicamente obstrucciones, humedad o daños y cambiar en caso necesario. No usar el instrumento sin el filtro de agua en línea; de lo contrario, podría penetrar agua en el interior. Page 144 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...
  • Page 145 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 Tubo de muestreo Comprobar que no están contaminados ni dañados. Conectores de los Comprobar periódicamente que las juntas tóricas orificios de gas de los conectores de los orificios de gas no están dañadas. Una junta tórica dañada puede dejar pasar el aire en el gas de muestra y afectar a la precisión de...
  • Page 146 Declaración de conformidad (español) Productos GA5000: analizador de gas para vertederos GEM5000: analizador de gas para vertederos y monitor de extracción BIOGAS 5000: analizador de gas para digestores anaerobios Geotechnical Instruments (UK) Limited declara la conformidad de los productos descritos...
  • Page 147 Page 146 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13 GEM5000 gas analyzer 5K-MNL-GEM5000 CSA (Canadá y EE. UU.) CSA International Organismo de certificación 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canadá M9W 1R3 Dirección Número de certificado CSA CSA 11 2445306 C22.2 N° 0-10 - Requisitos generales – Código Normas aplicadas Eléctrico Canadiense, Parte II...
  • Page 148 ≤ 16 A por fase y no sujetos a una conexión adicional. Directiva CEM 2004/108/CEE Firmado: Dr. Roger Riley Page 148 Copyright LANDTEC North America, Inc. V1.13...

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