Summary of Contents for Galvanic Applied Sciences MONITEK MESSENGER
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MESSENGER PC TRANSMITTER User’s manual Release 1.2 September 15, 2015...
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NOTE: Also available with Stainless Steel Enclosure Contact your closest Monitek Representative for more information: MONITEK (Galvanic Applied Sciences USA) 101 Billerica Avenue Bldg 5, Ste104, North Billerica, MA 01862 USA Tel: 978- 848-2701 E-mail at: support@galvanic.com Fax: 978-848-2713 Web:...
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Manufacturer’s Warranty Statement Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. (“Seller”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service in general process conditions for 12 months from the date of Product start-up or 18 months from the date of shipping from Seller’s production facility, whichever comes first (the “Warranty Period”).
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• Products that have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, or improper installation. • The sole and exclusive warranty applicable to software and firmware products provided by Seller for use with a processor internal or external to the Product will be as follows: Seller warrants that such software and firmware will conform to Seller’s program manuals or other publicly available documentation made available by Seller current at the time of shipment to Buyer when properly installed on that processor, provided however that Seller does not warrant the operation of the...
General Information Introduction The Monitek Messenger is a compact, highly efficient, and expandable system that is designed to interface to a broad range of Monitek sensors. It also has the capability to interface with multiple and different sensors at the same time. Its modular design approach enables several applications...
Icons used in this User’s Manual WARNINGS INDICATE SITUATIONS THAT COULD RESULT IN THE INJURY TO HUMAN OPERATOR OR BYSTANDER. WARNINGS ARE PRINTED IN ALL UPPERCASE CHARACTERS IN BOLDFACE FONT Cautions indicate situations that could damage the Monitek Messenger or sensor. Cautions are printed in mixed case characters in boldface font Note Notes indicate miscellaneous information and are printed in mixed case characters, in normal font...
THE SYSTEM REQUIRES AN AC-GROUND (EARTH GROUND) SENSORS CONNECTED TRANSMITTER MUST BE GROUNDED. • Do not operate with open enclosure. Exposed electronics will promote the risk of electrical shock and might cause damage to the unit. • Do not alter cable length. The instrument was calibrated with a specified cable length.
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Specifications: Sensors: Includes MoniTurb-F, MoniTurb-FS, MoniSpec AD, 210, MoniSpec A, MoniTurb-S, TS2, Model 22 Probes, Model 25 Probes (includes CSK, CSH, CSS), Model 450 (CS6, CS8), Cell Density Probes FS4&FS5. Number of Sensors: 1 to 4 sensors. Each sensor may be linked to a separate 8 points Calibration table with 1 order or Curve fit linerization techniques.
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Installation dimensions for Messenger PC transmitter in fiberglass enclosure:...
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Installation dimensions for Messenger PC transmitter in stainless steel enclosure: -10-...
The product is pre-configured at the Factory for the dedicated sensor hardware. So in most cases, you may not need to change the jumpers on the Main board. If you really need to change the settings, please write down the original setting before changing any settings.
Software Installation 1.4.1 PC Version System Requirements Supported Operating Systems Window 95, 98,NT, 2000, ME, XP 32MB Hard Disk Space Installation procedure I. Close any open programs that are running on your computer before starting the installation. II. Double click on setup.exe. III.
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V. Choose the Destination location. VI. To change the default destination location click on Change Directory. Choose new destination location using the following screen. -16-...
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VII. Choose the program group under which the application has to appear. VIII. Click Continue. IX. Dialog showing the status of the files being copied will be displayed. X. On Completion of Installation Process Message “Installation process complete” will appear. XI.
1.5 Menu layout and Operation 1.5.1 Messenger Software Navigation Tree (Operator) Start/Exit Menu Select Language Main Menu Select Messenger Measurement Setup Inputs/ Diagnostic Set Cleaning Set Access Event Screen Outputs Menu Level Clear/Reset Menu Set Alarms Previous Data Reset Alarms Online Data Software Revision...
1.5.2 Messenger Software Navigation Tree (Technician) Start/Exit Menu Select Language Select Messenger Main Menu Calibration Setup Results Setup Inputs/ Diagnostic Set Cleaning Set Access Set Access Measurement Menu Menu Event Outputs Menu Code Level Screen Factory File Menu Calibration Setup Results Set LCD Previous Nametags...
1.5.3 Messenger Software Navigation Tree (Factory Level) Start/Exit Menu Select Language Main Menu Select Messenger Calibration Setup Results Setup Inputs/ Diagnostic Set Cleaning Set Access Set Access Measurement Menu Menu Event Outputs Menu Code Level Screen Factory File Menu Calibration Setup Results Set LCD Previous...
Setup and Calibration The system is calibrated at the factory using clean laboratory standards. For best results we recommend that the user calibrate using the process conditions. The system has TWO types of calibration that can reference sample measurements: Factory and Process Calibration. The factory calibration is to be used as reference.
Field Calibration and Curve Fitting The Messenger includes a feature that allows the user to calibrate the instrument in-line. Once the instrument is installed and operating, data points can be taken and stored using the View/Edit Data selection from the Calibration menu. First select a sample point from 1 to 8 then the user can select “Read New Data”, and the Messenger will read the current value and store it.
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Once at least three values have been stored, the system can perform a curve fit. Select Curve Fit from the Calibration menu and the Messenger will fit a Linear fit or a curve fit through the data points that are entered into the sample data table. The Messenger will then display the curve, and that calibration curve will become the active curve for the instrument.
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Set the Access Level to Technician and then select Calibration menu. Select “ Setup Process Calibration” and Then “Build Calibration” Up to FOUR sensors may be configured in the Messenger. Typically Sensor #1 corresponds to Result # 1 and Sensor # 2 corresponds to Result # 2 and similar setup for 3 and 4.
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You may proceed to enter the various calibration data points by selecting Sample # (1…8) and entering the corresponding values. When done go “BACK” to previous menu and select “View/Edit Calibration”. In View Calibration Results the user may review or edit the calibration data and then view graph to review the shape of the calibration curve as shown below.
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Using “Fit Data” menu you may select either to use the Factory or Process calibration for sample analysis. You may select “Factory Calibration” data as reference but in most cases the process calibration will be more accurate as it represents the sample and not the factory standards. ...
Analog Outputs and Alarms The system includes TWO analog outputs that may be set as 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA or 20-0 and 20-4 mA (Reverse acting). Two additional analog outputs may be added as an option. Also OPTIONAL the user may add “Relay and Digital Inputs card”...
response to 5 sec. The Bubble Reject feature control may be accessed from the Setup Results menu. Display Units To display the process variable or sample Analysis the user should select MEASUREMENT SCREEN. The display units are the units of measure that the user wants to appear on the display.
Data Trending Display and RS-232 Output. The system includes memory storage of process results data. This data is stored and will NOT be lost if power is disconnected from the transmitter. This feature is meant to allow operations personnel to check on recent changes or trends in the process by displaying the trends directly on the display of the linked device (PC, PDA or TPC) logging again.
The interval between automatic self-cleaning cycles is selected from the “Set Cleaning Event” option on the System menu. The value is entered in minutes. The MONITEK MESSENGER holds the display and all outputs at the previous value while the self-cleaning cycle is underway. Once the self-cleaning cycle is complete, the instrument returns to normal operation.
System and Troubleshooting View Channel Output Display The Messenger includes a feature that allows the user to display the primary measurement values (in mV) of the system directly on the screen. The “View Channel Output” option in the “Diagnostics menu” will display the Channels signals i.e.
Factory Calibration The user may elect to switch to factory calibration if his measurement data using the process calibration are not correlating. The factory calibration data may be copied into the “Process Calibration” menu by selecting “Copy factory table”. A data fit, on this transferred factory data may now be performed by selecting “Fit Data”, the unit will use the factory calibration data to report the cell sample analysis.
Toggling Between Factory and User Calibration The user can activate the field calibration or the factory calibration. Selecting “Fit Data” menu allows the user to select which calibration the system uses to Display results. This is intended to give the user the ability to switch between Factory and Process Calibration as a method of checking the existing primary calibration or performing a new primary calibration.
DO NOT PROCEED UNLESS YOU HAVE SAVED YOUR SETUP IN FILE MENU. Access Levels and Codes The system has three Access levels: Operator: Default Access code 123 Technician: Default Access code 1234 Factory: Reserved for Factory Access. -35-...
Error and Warning Messages Error/Warning Messages Description Restart the program to change For New Language settings to take effect language. Restart the Messenger Application CAUTION! Download-Program "Flip" Program is required to load the required. Messenger will be Firmware. Messenger Device should be stopped.
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Are you sure you want to clear all "PREVIOUS DATA" of ALL Results will stored Results be cleared Port not available The Selected Comport (RS-232 / RS-485) is used by another Application Overflow! Reduce gain? If you try to auto-set the gain, the signal has to be in range.
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You are OFFLINE. Please load file To Edit the parameters in OFFLINE first mode you need to First load the .pda File. NO RESPONSE Communication between GUI and Messenger Device has failed. Verify the connections. Lower Limit cannot exceed upper Entered parameter Lower Limit value Limit exceeds the upper limit value.
Appendix RS485 Connection: Messenger Module to Touchscreen PC (GUI) RS-485 Cable from Messenger module connections to DB9 connector plugged into COM-2 port of Touchscreen PC. Messenger Touchscreen PC Module COM-2 Port 13 (+) RS 485 DB9 Connector 14 (–) RS-485 DB9 Connector -39-...
Sensor Connections 6.2.1 Moniturb F (MTF)Turbidity: Dual Sensors MTF DUAL sensor wire connections The table below shows forward scatter sensor 1 and 2 detector connections to the Messenger. MONITURB F Sensor 1 and 2 (Forward Scatter) Flow cell(s) Terminal Wire Cable Signal Color...
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Dual Sensors: Lamp connections on the Lamp Supply Control Board (5 VDC) Sensor 1 Terminal Lamp (Blue and Red) (+) Lamp (Grey and Pink) (–) Sensor 2 Terminal Lamp (Blue and Red) (+) Lamp (Grey and Pink) (–) Wiring connections from Condor supplemental power supply to the Lamp Supply Control Board: Lamp Control Cable with three conductors: Orange/Yellow/Black Interface between Messenger Module and Lamp Control Board...
6.2.2 MoniTurb F (MTF) Forward Scatter Turbidity Sensor MTF Detector Wire Connections to Messenger PC MoniTurb –F Flow cell. Terminal Wire Cable Signal Color Brown FS module (–) Direct beam White FS module (+) Direct Beam Black FS module Shield (ground) Yellow FS module (–) 12 Deg.
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6.2.3 MoniTurb S (MTS) Side Scatter Turbidity Sensor MTS Detector Wire Connections to Messenger PC MoniTurb –S Flow cell. Terminal Wire Cable Signal Color Brown FS module (–)Direct beam White FS module (+) Direct Beam Black FS module Shield (ground) Yellow FS module (–) 90 Deg.
6.2.4 MoniTurb Forward and Side Scatter (MTFS) Turbidity Sensor MTFS Detector Wire connections Terminal Wire Cable ID Signal Color Brown FS module (–) Direct beam White FS module (+) Direct Beam Black FS module Shield (ground) Yellow FS module (–) 12 Deg. Sensor Green FS module (+) 12 Deg.
6.2.5 Model 450 COLOR sensor connections Terminal Wire Cable ID Signal Color Brown MS-450 module (–) Reference Beam White MS-450 module (+) Reference Beam Black MS-450 module Shield (ground) Yellow MS-450 module (–) Measure Beam Green MS-450 module (+) Measure Beam Lamp supply connections must be connected to the Lamp Supply Control Board in the Messenger PC The Model 450 sensor lamp should NOT be powered directly from the...
6.2.6 MoniSpec AD (MSAD) Color Sensor MSAD detector wire connections to Messenger Terminal Wire Cable ID Signal Color Brown MS-AD module (–) Reference Beam White MS-AD module (+) Reference Beam Black MS-AD module Shield (ground) Yellow MS-AD module (–) Measure Beam Green MS-AD module (+) Measure Beam...
6.2.7 MoniSpec A (MSA) Color & Concentration Sensor MSA detector wire connections to Messenger* Terminal Wire Cable Signal Color Brown MS-A module (–) Measure Beam White MS-A module (+) Measure Beam Black MS-A module Shield (ground) * MSA uses only terminals 1, 2, and 3. Messenger Lamp Supply Connection: located on the Messenger Module (5 VDC) Terminal Lamp (Blue and Red) (–)
6.2.8 Model FS4/FS5 Sensors Probe Detector wire connections to Messenger. Terminal Wire Cable Signal Color Black Probe module (–) Sense Beam Probe module (+) Sense Beam Probe LIGHT source Connections on the Messenger Module. Terminal Wire Cable Signal Color Green (–) LED Probe module White...
6.2.9 Model 22 & 25 (CSK, CSS, CSH, CSG) Probes Probe detector wire connections to Messenger Terminal Wire Cable Signal Color Black Probe module (–) Sense Beam Probe module (+) Sense Beam Green Probe Module Shield (ground) Probe LIGHT source Connections on the Messenger Module Terminal Wire Cable...
Power supply Jumper configuration: The power supply may be configured to power up either the standard sensors with Flow cells or the FS4 & FS5 series cell density probes. The settings are as follows: 1Amp Flow Cell lamps (1Amp typical current at approximately 5V). Includes the following sensor series: MoniTurb, MoniSpec, Model 210 &...
OPTIONAL Lamp Supply Control Board Using the OPTIONAL Lamp Supply Control Board the user may power multiple sensors. The sensors may be Flow cells (MTF, MTS, MSA, MSAD, etc.) using Lamps or Probes (CSK, CSS, FS4, etc.) using LED’s. The Messenger PC with Lamp Supply Control Board enables the customer to connect the following sensors to one Messenger PC converter: •...
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EXTERNAL LAMP CONTROL CONNECTOR PIN OUT: +5V at 4 A MAX (from Power supply) GND (-) (from Power supply) SENSOR (+) #1 (LAMP/PROBE) SENSOR (–) #1 (LAMP/PROBE) SENSOR (+) #2 (LAMP/PROBE) SENSOR (–) #2 (LAMP/PROBE) SENSOR(+) #3 (LAMP/PROBE) SENSOR (–) #3 (LAMP/PROBE) LAMP ON/OFF (H/L) Control FROM Messenger Pin 29 (Orange wire) LAMP FAULT (L) signal TO Messenger Pin 30 (Yellow wire) GND (-) connects to Messenger Pin 31 (Black wire)
Internationalization Messenger Software Supports 4 Languages English, German, French and Spanish. I. Run the Messenger Application II. Choose > Select Language to switch to different language Note: - Selected language should match with Regional settings of the computer -54-...
On-Line Help menus and related contents This section describes the HELP menus and related contents. Software HELP menus 6.6.1 Main Menu This menu helps in navigating to various Messenger options. Choose Main Menu Calibration Menu Setup Results Menu ...
6.6.2.1 Process Calibration Build Calibration View/Edit Calibration Fit Data Copy Fact Table Build Calibration For each Sensor, up to 8 different samples can be used during the calibration process. Select the Sensor number by choosing the Sensor Toggle Button. Select the Sample number by choosing the Sample Toggle Button.
Fit Data Choose the type of Curve Fit to be performed on the Calibration data. There are 4 options available. Linear Fit Process Data Curve Fit Process Data Linear Fit Factory Data Curve Fir Factory Data Copy Factory Table The selected sensor's factory calibration table is copied to process calibration table.
View/Edit Calibration The selected Sensor number appears on the top. The data present in the selected factory calibration table can be viewed/edited using the following option. To edit user value or data, Tap/Click on the block. Choose Graph to view the curve fit based on the Fit Type selected. Choose Edit Sensor Equations to alter the Sensor Equations.
6.6.3.2 Setup Results Equation Choose the Result (1...4) text box to specify the Result Equations. Rules for Result Equations: An Equation can consist of 5 terms combined by operators. Each term can be a sensor or logarithm of sensor and can have a numerical factor.
6.6.3.4 Setup Numerical Display You can format the Numerical display. Check on relevant Show Result checkboxes to select which results need to be displayed during the Numerical display in Measurements screen. Choose Font Size Toggle Button to specify the Font Size (Small / Medium/ Large) with which the results need to be displayed.
6.6.3.6 Set Results Units Choose the Result (1...4) Text box to specify the units to be displayed for results captured in the Measurements Screen. For Example: - If the data captured in Result1 is Turbidity then the unit of Result1 can be given as "FTU".
6.6.3.9 Bubble Reject Threshold Bubble Reject Filter is used to smooth system response when bubbles are passing and based on a data averaging and acts upon a threshold limit set by the user in %change detection. Choose Bubble Reject textboxes to specify the % Threshold. Choose Filter Delay textboxes to specify the delay in sec.
6.6.4.1 Set LCD Display This option is not applicable to the Messenger PC. 6.6.4.2 Set Analog Outputs The system has FOUR independent and assignable Analog 0/4 -20 mA loops, which can be connected to External Devices. Each output will operate from a user-defined RESULT equation.
6.6.4.3 Assign Digital Inputs • Choose Cleaning Event 1…2 • Set Cleaning Frequency in Hours = 0 • Specify the Cycle Duration, and Purge Time. Save the settings. Activate the Relay through Assign Digital Inputs. The Cleaning Cycle gets activated ONLY ONCE.
Choose Type Toggle Button to specify the type of Alarm. Choose Limit text box to specify the mV. Choose Delay on Make/Break Text box to specify the delay in which the condition needs to be met at least before the alarm is reported.
ACTIVE ON: As long as assigned function is TRUE The Relay stays in activated state. For Example: The Alarm 1...4 are selected and thresholds are defined in the Set Alarm menu. If we set an Alarm on Result 1 exceeding a threshold of 100 and we assign Relay #1 as an indicator of such Alarm condition, the Relay#1 is activated when this threshold is reached or exceeded based on the Alarm mode latching or NON- latching.
6.6.5.1 File Menu The parameters set by the user can be saved and these can be retrieved at a later point of time. Choose Save Parameters to File. You will see a dialog pop up Specify the name of the file in which the parameters need to be saved. These files will be stored with .pda extension and are referred as PDA Files.
6.6.5.3 Adjust Hardware Settings Using this menu. You can adjust the hardware settings Zero Dark Current Optimize Channel Auto Optimize Channel Manual Set Dark Current Auto Zero Set Channel Reference Calibrate Analog Outputs Set ADC-GAIN Manual Zero Dark Current You can store the Zero Dark Current using this menu.
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Raw mV displays the current channel mV Choose Channel (CH1…4) When a Channel is selected and the Optimize Gain key is entered, the Messenger will try to set the Gain (Increase or decrease) to adjust the output level of the amplifier to 2000 mV (with range set at 100%) or higher if the 100% is higher, this relates to the A/D input of 2500 mV (80 to 120%).
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Store Reference: Choose CH (1...4). When a channel is selected and STORE REFERNCE key is entered the current reading of the channel will be stored as Reference When a channel is selected and RESET REFERENCE key is entered the Reference value will be defaulted to zero. Normalization: Choose CH (1...4).
ADC-GAIN Manual This is a secondary stage of Amplification setting on the ADC chip where we have a FRONT end Amplification setting using the electronic trim pots which can be adjusted using Optimize Channel Auto or Optimize Channel Manual. ADC gain setting allows a second stage of amplification when we are looking at very low signals and we need to amplify further beyond the front-end range adjustment allowed.
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Choose Lamp Intensity text box to specify the percentage of Intensity of the Internal lamp (only) terminal 1 & 2 on the Messenger module. This does not work for the External lamp (Lamp Supply Control Board). Choose Turn Lamp ON / Turn Lamp OFF Toggle Button to specify whether Lamp needs to be Switched ON / OFF (Internal lamp ONLY).
Test Relays This Menu displays the current status of the FOUR Relays i.e. Signal to which Relay has been assigned and whether it is switched ON / OFF. Choose the ON / OFF Toggle button to Switch ON / OFF the Relay. 6.6.5.5 Clear/Reset Menu ...
Clear Results Choose Clear Results (1-4) to clear the historic data stored in the buffer. 6.6.5.6 Reset Alarms This menu displays the status of the 4 Alarms. ACTIVE in the status block with RED background indicates Alarm is ON. In order to clear the Alarm, choose the Alarm with ACTIVE in the Status block and choose Clear ALARM key.
Automatic Mode: Choose Cleaning Event 1...2 Specify the Cleaning Frequency, Cycle Duration, and Purge Time. The Cleaning Event gets activated once you save the settings. Assign Digital Inputs: Choose Cleaning Event 1…2 Set Cleaning Frequency in Hours = 0 Specify the Cycle Duration, and Purge Time. Save the settings. Activate the Relay through Assign Digital Inputs.
6.6.9 Measurements Screen Previous Data Online Analysis Alarm Status 6.6.9.1 Previous Data Choose OPTIONS button on the top right corner of the measurements screen, a popup menu appears. Choose Previous Data. Entire Previous Data is retrieved. Most recently logged data is displayed as first frame of graph.
6.6.9.2 Online Analysis You can view data being captured by Messenger Device ONLINE. The data captured from the Messenger Device can be viewed in 3 different formats. Numerical Display Graphical Display Bar Chart Display Numerical Display and Graphical Display can be customized using the Setup Graphical Display, Setup Numerical display Menus.
Graph/Chart Recorder Run the Messenger Application. Navigate to Main Menu >Measurements Screen and Choose GRAPH view. Choose the Button on TOP Right corner of Graph, which displays a Popup Menu with a list of options. -78-...
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View Previous Data On Selection of Previous Data Menu. Results Selected in SETUP GRAPH DISPLAY will be pulled from the Messenger and Displayed. Once the data is retrieved from the Messenger, the data is plotted on the Graph. Choose the FORWARD and BACK buttons to navigate through the DATA SETS. Each data set displayed contains 100 points or as many available in that group.
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When Cross wire is present the BACK and FORWARD buttons move the cross wire through DATA POINTS in the absence of cross wire the BACK and FORWARD buttons help in moving through the DATA SETS View ONLINE DATA Choose this option to get Online Data from Messenger. Setup Graph Display Choose Setup Graph Display a Dialog appears as shown below.
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Graph Settings Choose Graph Settings a Dialog appears as shown below. Background Color Click on the background color. A dialog pops up displaying the List of colors. Choose the Color. Horizontal Tic Lines Specify the number of Horizontal tics to be displayed on the Graph. Note: For tics greater than 10 the labels may overlap Vertical Tic Lines Specify the number of Vertical tics to be displayed on the Graph...
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Y-axis Precision Specify the precision with which the y-axis data needs to be displayed. Line Style Solid Select this option if line style needs to be solid. If it is not selected, the line style will be dashed. Show Gridlines Select this option to Show/Hide Gridlines.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Statement Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. (“Seller”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service in general process conditions for 12 months from the date of Product start-up or 18 months from the date of shipping from Seller’s production facility, whichever...
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improper sample extraction techniques or improper sample preparation, fluid pressures in excess of the analyzer’s maximum rated pressure or fluid temperatures in excess of the analyzer’s maximum rated temperature. These include but are not limited to sample filters, pressure regulators, transfer tubing, sample cells, optical components, pumps, measuring electrodes, switching solenoids, pressure sensors or any other sample wetted components.
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BUYER BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL OR REGULATORY AUTHORITIES, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES DIRECT INDIRECT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION (WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY OR IN TORT OR STRICT LIABILITY) AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR NOT. -85-...