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PT0E-1910 Portable Gas Monitor GW-3 Data Logger Management Program SW-GW-3 Operating Manual 2-7-6 Azusawa, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8744, Japan Website: http://www.rikenkeiki.co.jp/...
It cannot be used with a keyboard alone. 1-1. Software purpose and features This software program is designed to import data collected using the data logger function of the GW-3 into a PC for various purposes. Importing data collected using the data logger function into a PC offers the following benefits: Allows collected data to be listed.
④ Downloading all main unit data ..................15 ⑤ Clearing GW-3 main unit data ..................16 ⑥ Turning off the power for the GW-3 main unit ..............16 ⑦ Switching to automatic processing .................. 17 3-2. Instrument Information screen .................... 18 ①...
Installing and Uninstalling Installing and Uninstalling 2. Installing and Uninstalling 2-1. Operating environment precautions This program is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows 10. The program is not compatible with other operating systems. This program requires up to approximately 40 MB of free hard disk space to install. It may require additional space, depending on the number of data samples.
Installing and Uninstalling Installing and Uninstalling 2-3. Installation procedure The following screen will appear after you insert the CD-ROM and double-click on Launch setup setup.exe. Click the “Next” button. Accept license agreement The following screen will appear: To install the software, click the “Next” button. To abort the process, click the “Cancel” button.
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Installing and Uninstalling Installing and Uninstalling User information Click the “Next” button to display the following screen: Enter the user information and click "Next”. Destination folder To install in this folder, click “Next”. To install in another folder, click "Change". 6 / 49...
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Installing and Uninstalling Installing and Uninstalling Start setup Click the “Install” button to begin installing. * A "User Account Control" dialog is displayed. Click "Yes". The following screen will appear once setup is complete: Complete Click “Finish” to complete the setup. The program can be used as soon as setup is complete.
Installing and Uninstalling Installing and Uninstalling CAUTION Saving past data before reinstalling Note the following precautions if reinstalling the program: 1. Uninstall the program before reinstalling. 2. If the program is uninstalled after it has been used, certain files will remain undeleted. One such file is the “GW3.mdb”...
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Installing and Uninstalling Installing and Uninstalling Select GW-3 Click “Apps” to open the following window: Start deletion Click "GW-3". Click “Uninstall” to display the following dialog: Click "Uninstall" in the confirmation dialog. * A "User Account Control" dialog is displayed. Click "Yes".
PC serial port. 1. Click the “Power Off” button. Click “Yes” to begin the process of powering off the GW-3 main unit and to reset the PC serial port before switching to standby to await data from the main unit.
Operating Procedures Operating Procedures ① Data source information Data source information The indication will be [Connected] if information about the connected gas monitor main unit is displayed. ② Status information Information details Displays the “Serial No.”, Station ID”, and “User ID” stored inside the main unit. CAUTION: These boxes are read-only and cannot be edited.
Operating Procedures Operating Procedures ③ Calibration history information Calibration history details Details: Gas: Measured gas names (full-scale units) Calib.Date: Date of last calibration Before: Concentration before last calibration After: Concentration/calibration failure after last calibration A.Cal: Automatic calibration concentration Cal.Due (Days): Warranty period for uncalibrated state (A warning is displayed in red when calibration expires.) ...
A summary of the data is displayed if the data selected is normal data. Interval trend Name: Data name Sampling Date/Time: Date and time of measurement start and end Serial No./Station ID/User ID: GW-3 main unit status Data Count: Number of data samples Interval Time (sec): Sampling interval (seconds) Gas name (FullScale):...
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Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Alarm trend Name: Data name Alarm Date/Time: Date and time of alarm occurrence Serial No./Station ID/User ID: GW-3 main unit status Data Count: Number of data samples Interval Time (sec): Sampling interval Gas name (FullScale): Gas (full-scale)
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Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Bump tests DateTime: Date and time of event occurrence Gas: Test Result: Test result concentration Concentration: Calibration gas concentration Judge: Test assessment 25 / 49...
Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Sample printout (trouble events) Sample printout (bump tests) Printer setup precautions ① The detailed printer settings vary depending on the printer used. Refer to the printer instruction manual for more information. ② This program does not allow the print area to be specified when printing. This means it is not possible to select and print only a certain part of the data view.
Operating Procedures Operating Procedures ③ Saving to file Save 1. Click the “Save” button on the screen. Specify the destination and file name, then click the “Save” button to save the data. Click the “Cancel” button to cancel saving. CAUTION: If a table is displayed, the table contents will be saved in CSV format.
Operating Procedures Operating Procedures ② Sending to printer Print The most recent calibration dates shown in the “Need Calibration” and “Calibration Date” displays can be printed out. The printer selection window appears. Select the desired printer and click the “OK” button. 37 / 49...
Operating Procedures Operating Procedures ④ Changing the password Password input 1. Open the password dialog in the same way as for data deletion, then click the “Change Password” button. 2. Enter the correct password, then click the “Current password” button. The following message appears.
CAUTION: Dates and times cannot be entered directly into the date/time boxes. CAUTION: Apart from clock setting, changing the status data here alone will not update the same data in the GW-3 main unit. Be sure to click “Update” to update the changes in the main unit.
Depending on the system configuration, we recommend copying data to a separate hard disk drive or external auxiliary storage device (for example, MO or CD-R). When restoring data, by copying the backup data to the location at which the GW-3 executable file is saved, the data can be searched and viewed when the program is started.
5. Usage Precautions Note the following precautions when using this program: ① Confirm that the GW-3 is in a suitable location for receiving data. Normal communication is not possible if it is not in a suitable location. ② Avoid using similar functions on other applications at the same time data is being received. (For example, using infrared communication with other applications while data is being received) ③...
The communication data is Disturbance light is present. Remove any other devices that use or emit erroneous. infrared. If the problems persist even after taking the action described here, please contact Riken Keiki. 46 / 49...
Remove any other sources of light interference. CAUTION: This program is able to communicate with the GW-3 main unit only in environments that support IrDA. Confirm that the PC being used has a built-in IrDA device that is currently usable.
Details GW3.exe GW-3 program body RkIrDA11.ocx Infrared communication component Filemove.avi Animation file used during data reception GW3.ini GW-3 initial setup file GW3.dat Data downloading file GW3.mdb Database file (Microsoft Jet 3.6 database) Data Directory for saving trend data files Serial.log...
Software Function Specifications Software Function Specifications 9. Software Function Specifications Product name GW-3 Data Logger Management Program (Program name) Product model SW-GW-3 Executable file GW3.EXE name Compatible Microsoft Corporation operating systems Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Program size Main program approx. 3 MB; libraries approx. 5.2 MB (Uses up to 40 MB of hard disk space during installation.)
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Revision History Edition Revision Date issued First edition 5/15/2020...
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