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GrainPro MA4068RAD0718-1 Instruction Manual

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MA4068RAD0718-1

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  • Page 1 ® GRAINPRO CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MA4068RAD0718-1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.6 Monitoring Battery Charge…………………………………………………………….. 20 5.7 Calibration Mode………………………………………………………………………… 20 USING CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYZER FOR MONITORING CO2 LEVEL (Intended for GrainPro TranSafeliner (TSL ) users) …………………………….…………… 21 MAINTENANCE AND CARE…………………………………………………………………… 22 8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE………………………………………………………………….. 22 9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ………………….……………………………………… 24 10.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.2. PRODUCT GUARANTEE: 1.2.1. In accordance with the terms and conditions herewith, GrainPro Inc. fully guarantees the quality of this product provided it is used according to the instructions in this manual. 1.2.2. Please read and understand the manual thoroughly before using the Carbon Dioxide Analyzer.

  • Page 4: Checklist

    CHECKLIST Please inspect your GrainPro ® Analyzer package to ensure it includes the following items: PART NAME DESCRIPTION IMAGE 2.1. CO Analyzer 2.1.1. Analyzer, 0-80% range, IR sensor with Rechargeable Battery (7.4 V/1500 mAH Li-ion) 2.2. Battery Charger 2.2.1. Battery Charger,...
  • Page 5 Flyer (All GP Products) 2.7. Hard Plastic Case 2.7.1. Hard plastic case, black 28cm x 23cm x 8cm with handle and lock. 2.8. Calibration Certificate 2.8.1. Calibration certificate 5/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 6: Components

    2.9. Instruction Manual 2.9.1. Instruction manual for CO Analyzer COMPONENTS Battery Pack Battery Pack Figure 1. Carbon Dioxide Analyzer COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION / FUNCTION 6/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 7 In this mode, you can download/ erase data, or check the battery status. Press this key to delete all the stored data. NOTE: Selecting “Erase Data” will result in permanent loss of 7/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 8 Measuring mode. 3.11. USB Port Used to download stored data from CO Analyzer to your computer via USB cable. 3.12. Battery Charge Socket Used for charging the CO Analyzer. 8/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Packed Weight, kg (lbs) 1.5 (3.3) Packed Dimension, cm (inch) 28 x 23 x 8 (11 x 9 x 3) Product Life, years Sensor Life, years Calibration Frequency, year Warranty, year 9/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 10: Instrument Operating Procedures

    Instrument Powers Up 5.2.2 Instrument Model and Serial number appears 5.2.3 Instrument Software version appears 5.2.4 Range and Resolution, Current date and time appears 5.2.5 Last Calibration date appears 10/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 11: Setting Mode

    NOTE: The password for Setting mode is 123. c) Press “ENT” Key to confirm. 5.3.2 Set Serial Number: a) Present serial number will appear. b) Just press “ENT” Key to continue. 11/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 12: Sampling Mode

    Select Sampling or Purging as per the requirement using “Up” Key or “Down” Key NOTE: Make sure that the tube is removed before confirming. Press “Enter” Key 5.4.3 for the selected process. 12/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 13 Press “Set” Key to stop the sampling. Then the average reading will display and will enter into the next page. f) Remove sampling tubes for inlet and outlet and 13/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 14: Download/ Reset Mode

    Window XP and Window 7. d) Open the “CDM 2.08.30 WHQL Certified.zip” folder. e) Run “CDM v2.08.30 WHQL Certified.exe” application. f) Click “Extract” to extract the FTDIChip CDM Drivers and click “Next”. 14/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 15 5.5.1.2 Download Data for Windows a) After the installation, shortcut folder for “MY_TERMINAL” created desktop. b) Open the folder “MY_TERMINAL” “MY_TERMINAL_V_1.11” then the “Uniphos Terminal” window will appear. 15/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 16 ⚫ Baud Rate: 9600 bits/sec ⚫ Data Bits: 8 ⚫ Parity: None ⚫ Stop bits: 1.0 ⚫ Control Flow: None f) Click “Connect” to initiate the downloading of data. 16/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 17 Click on “Excel” button to download and export data to Excel and save data for reference. l) After downloading, page will return to Main Menu. 5.5.2 INSTALLATION AND DOWNLOADING FOR LINUX 17/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 18 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. 18/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 19 Connect the CO Analyzer with your computer via USB Cable provided. e) In the terminal, type again the command, “dmesg | grep tty.” “USB connection” shall appear on the terminal. 19/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 20 “Control signals” in the menu and click “Open Port” in the drop down list. k) Download data from CO Analyzer. Press Enter Key in the Menu page to enter the Download / Reset Mode. 20/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 21 Text Editor or any spreadsheet app on Linux. NOTE: For troubleshooting serial port connection refer to TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (8) > Problem on Serial Port Connection for Linux (8.6). 21/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 22 CO Analyzer. b) Open FTDI USB DRIVER folder. c) Choose driver matching your MAC OS version. d) Click on the .pkg file from the window that will appear. 22/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 23 Installation window will appear after. Just click on “continue” and “install”. f) Go Back to MAC folder and choose TERMINAL SOFTWARE. 23/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 24 5.5.3.2 Download Data for MAC a) Open MAC’s Terminal to check USB Serial port connection. b) While the CO2 Analyzer is not connected type the command, “ls /dev/tty.*” on the terminal. 24/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 25 From the Serial Port Options, choose parameters as follows: ⚫ Port: usbserial-******** (usb serial connection of your CO2 Analyzer) ⚫ Baudrate: 9600 ⚫ Data Bits: 8 ⚫ Parity: none ⚫ Stop Bits: 1 25/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 26 Save. l) After setting up Options and Capture, click “Connect”. Download data from CO Analyzer. Press Enter Key in the Menu page to enter the Download / Reset Mode. 26/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 27 CO Analyzer. Erasing prompt will appear on the display. Selecting “Erase Data” will result NOTE: permanent loss of current internal data. After erasing, page will return to Main Menu. 27/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 28: Monitoring Battery Charge

    Main Menu page only after charging the battery. 5.6.3 Battery Charging Battery should be charged until Red LED on the charger turns to Green LED. 5.7. Calibration Mode 28/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 29 NOTE: In case of Zero Cal Fail, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (8) >Zero Calibration (8.1). After Zero calibration, “Span Gas” will be displayed. To discontinue the Span Calibration, press “SET” Key to exit. However, enter gas 29/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 30 CO Analyzer will be updated automatically to the current date. USING CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYZER FOR MONITORING CO LEVEL (INTENDED FOR GRAINPRO TRANSAFELINER (TSL) USERS) 30/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Care

    6.1. The GrainPro ® TranSafeliner (TSL) protects and preserves the quality of dry agricultural commodities during transit. 6.2. Monitoring of carbon dioxide level is recommended to ensure control of insect infestation 6.3. To ensure gas-tightness, the container with TSL can be checked using the CO analyzer.
  • Page 32 “dialout” is among the user’s group. Linux you open the software or open the port in control signals. 2. If neither is in the groups add both. (If only one 32/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...
  • Page 33 6. Once the computer restarts, open the Ubuntu’s terminal software and type in the command groups. See if tty and dialout is added. 33/25 ® GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Instruction Manual MA4068RAD0718 - 1...

  • Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions

    Analyzer used? Carbon Dioxide (CO ) Analyzer is used to monitor process, enhance safety, increase efficiency and improve quality. ® 9.3. What is the sensing method used in GrainPro Carbon Dioxide (CO ) Analyzer? ® The sensing method used in GrainPro Carbon Dioxide Analyzer is through nondispersive infrared measurements.

  • Page 35: Warranty Clause

    ® GrainPro hereby warrants that products sold to Buyers shall be free of defects in workmanship and materials, for a period as follows, starting from the date of shipment (B/L): One year for the GrainPro ® Carbon Dioxide Analyzer. The warranty liability is limited to replacement of defective products within the warranty period at GrainPro’s plant in accordance with the provisions specifically and expressly set forth herein.

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