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GASGLASS LASER INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE Connections Setting up the Gasglass Laser Starting to use the equipment Taking a measurement Troubleshooting Service & maintenance...
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SPARKLIKE GASGLASS LASER Thank you for choosing Gasglass Laser to measure the gas concentrations on your insulating glass products. Gasglass Laser is a unique product for non-invasive analysis, that measures even through coatings. Gasglass Laser measures oxygen, and therefore the results can be converted to argon and krypton, just as well as xenon.
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After connecting all the cables, turn on the device from the power switch on the main unit. Windows will start and “Start” button’s led on the measuring device’s handle will light up. After Windows has started, start GGLaser software. Sparklike logo shaped indicator light on the measuring device should light up.
Triple glass measurement is set as a default The concentration column gives you the re- for Gasglass Laser analyzer. It is possible to sults of the gas fill in each cavity once the measure also double glass products. Do this measurement is finished.
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3.2 Daily operations for temperature Oxygen concentration check check and gas fill Gasglass Laser is a gas fill analyzer, however AT EVERY START UP: The operator should it measures the oxygen absorption from the check for temperature and oxygen con- insulating glass unit.
After you have successfully removed the Concentration: this is the gas concentra- oxygen from the measuring head by replac- tion measurement. See the argon, kryp- ing it with argon, press the “Gas fill” button ton or xenon concentration on the result again to close the valves (light on the but- boxes.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.2 DAQ identification error 5.1 Restarting the program Check that Windows has connection to the If the indicator LED on the measuring head DAQ. From Windows Desktop press “Start” does not light up when starting the system >> Control Panel >> Device Manager. There (Chapter 1.2), restart the program: should be Data Acquisition Devices >>...
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5.3 Laser Temp or Current out of range 4. Adjust the graph so that the negative Check the 10-pin ODU is firmly connected peaks are equally spaced. to the connector panel. Open control box See picture E for reference. and check the two green leds are on when software is running.
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5.8 Measurement problems problems If unexpected inconsistent readings are re- ceived, please check the following things: Gasglass Laser is a gas fill analyzer that works by measuring the oxygen inside the • Laser temperature glazing unit. To ensure correct readings, ox- •...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Overall Dimensions Main unit 500 x 350 x 132 (L x W x H, in mm) Measuring head 350 x 150 x 350 ( L x W x H, in mm) Supply voltage and frequency (refer to product label on mains connector) 120 V / 60 Hz ±...
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Like other valued equipment, Gasglass Laser requires maintenance to keep it’s accuracy and reliability at highest level. Sparklike recommends users to calibrate their product once a year. Sign up for Service Solution and let Sparklike professionals take care of your calibration and maintentance needs. For more information: sparklike.com/service-and-maintenance/service-solution For customers without service agreement, contact your nearest calibration centre in Finland or in USA.
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