• Do not use any other battery charger than the charger provided by the manufacturer. • Do not charge the battery by any other means than with the charger provided. • Do not use any other power source for the Gasglass Handheld than the battery provided. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
(2), which measures the light. A microprocessor (3) interprets the information of the spectrometer and calculates an argon percent, which it outputs to a display (4). GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
4.2 How to use the Gasglass Handheld encoder button Press down to: Turn to: 1. Enter MENU 1. Scroll in the MENU 2. Confi rm a selection 2. Name a log fi le GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
NOTE! Li-ion batteries has a much shorter life cycle than expected for the device itself and it might be that the user has to replace the battery after some time. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
To store a number of different log files containing several measurements. (One log file can contain several measurements) c. To measure along the day, review and edit the data at a later stage d. To name individual log files (only numbers can be used) GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
This is done to prevent faulty log fi les on the PC. 1. The measurement is not satisfactory. 2. Press and hold the encoder button for at least 2 seconds. 3. The log value will be deleted permanently. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
DISPLAY MODE menu. 4. Press down the encoder 2. Select this by pressing to confirm choice and exit the encoder button once. display mode. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
GASTYPE menu 4. When measuring the 2. Select by pressing the measurement header will encoder button once. be Kr: Kr 94,2% indicating that the mea- surement is in Krypton mode. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
2. Pressing down on the is open for communication encoder button will make with the PC. the selection and the dis- play will show, “PC-CON- NECTION ENABLED”. To set up PC for communication, see chapter 9. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
6.13 Sensor test When contacting Sparklike service, you may be asked to record the sensor informa- tion to check the sensor functionality on site. This is done as follows: Enter the setup menu and select ’SENSOR TEST’.
“drown” in the sunlight. If the argon concentra- tion is very low, the signal light is very low causing the spectrometer not to see the light. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
The centre of the Gasglass Handheld should be approx. 5cm (2”) from the inner side of the spacer (Approx. 10mm from the side of the front piece). There is no difference at which height of the IG it is measured. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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These win- dows should be measured with either a finger on the back of the IG or some other metallic ground for the spark. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
As one guideline can be mentioned that if Surface 3 or 4 has an LowE coating and there are no one of the restrictions mentioned earlier, the unit can be measured, otherwise contact your distributor. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
If the problem persists contact your reprentative. If the Gasglass Handheld shows a warning message, the presented measurement result is only for informational purposes and result should not be trusted. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
4. Enable the PC connection from 5. Start the PC software the Gasglass Handheld. 6. Press the “read datalogs” See: Enabling the PC Connection See: How to use the Gasglass Handheld PC (6.11) software (10) GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
Turn on the Gasglass Handheld A information box in the bottom of the screen will appear. The install wizard software will start up automatically. Do not allow windows to search for the drivers. Tag: No, not this time. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Tag; Install the software automatically. NOTE! Insert the CD at this stage. When the installation wizard has found the drivers it was looking for it will start the installation (this might take a few minutes) GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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NOTE! The installation will continue. The found new hardware sign will pop up again. The welcome to install new software wizard will appear. Do not allow windows to search for software. Tag: No, not this time. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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USB Serial Port wizard for installing USB < - > Serial opens up. Tag; Install the software automatically. When the installation wizard has found the drivers it was looking for it will start installation (this might take a few minutes) GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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The installation wizard will inform when the installation is completed. When the installation is completed a message will pop up. The drivers are now installed on your PC. Next step will be to install the actual PC software. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
12 Installing the PC software Insert the provided CD. Open it and choose the icon shown below. Select the preferred language for the installation. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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The welcome to installation wizard window will show, click next. Select the preferred directory where the software is to be installed. The default location is c:\Program Files\* which is a normal place to install. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Select the folder name in which the software is to be installed. Default is Gasglass Handheld. Select the final tasks for the install wizard GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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The installation is completed GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
From the System select Properties Properties window select Hardware and under this sheet Device Manager. The Device Manager window will appear. From the Device Manager window click the ‘+’ next to Ports (COM & LPT) GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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These can and will change if the device is connected to a new COM port NOTE! Double digit COM port numbers are not allowed for data transmission. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
Icon Changing the COM port setting. From File choose Settings. Change COM port Fill in the right COM port number and click OK. See: How to find the right COM port from the PC. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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To retrieve data from the Gasglass Handheld, click Read Data log(s) button After a successful download the window looks as follows. See picture. NOTE! The Gasglass Handheld needs to be turned on when downloading data. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Gasglass Handheld as this information will show on the down- loaded data logs. NOTE! PC communication needs to be activated from the Gasglass Handheld device. H9–10. Shows the correct time and date of the PC. NOTE! Save data before closing software. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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file to the clipboard. H1-f. Data / Copy all logs. Select the log that is to be copied to clipboard. Only the selected file will be copied to the clipboard. GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
Check that the Gasglass handheld is in “PC CONNECT” mode. Message: COM time out Actions: a. Enable PC Connection from the Gasglass Handheld Please see; Using the Sparklike LCD Screen b. Check the communication port. Message: No stored data in Gasglass Handheld Actions: a.
The registration is simply done by sending an email to our after sales where you inform us about the device serial number and your contact information. Email: aftersales@sparklike.com GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Please also let us know if there is anything else you whish to be repaired or updated 2. When the request is received, Sparklike, Ltd. after sales will inform you about schedules and prices. The expected calibration time is 2 working days plus time needed for shipment.
90% Ar IGU #3 85% Ar IGU #4 91% Ar IGU #5 88% Ar IGU #6 89% Ar IGU #7 83% Ar IGU #8 90% Ar IGU #9 92% Ar IGU #10 93% Ar GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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In the two last cases, please contact IGU #6 89.5% Ar your local distributor or Sparklike, IGU #7 82.5% Ar ltd. direct. IGU #8 89.5% Ar IGU #9 91% Ar IGU #10 92.5% Ar GASGLASS HANDHELD V2 — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
Regardless, unit size, flow it at least 1 minute. Measure the unit Let the unit settle after filling for 30 seconds. Perform the measurement as instructed earlier, see point 2.1 Sparklike, Ltd. Uses and also suggests an IGU that is of the size: GASGLASS TEST Width: 350mm...
Handheld is maintained properly the calibration should not change over time. The Gasglass Handheld calibration should be tested on a regular basis. If the calibration has changed, please consult your distributor or Sparklike for information on how to change the calibration.
Argon calibration, neither will the field of use be the same. As several customers has asked for this feature, Sparklike, Ltd decided to provide this feature, though on a different accuracy level than the Argon calibration. This document gives an indication on what the actual accuracy and fields of use is for the Krypton...
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