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OPERATING GT5000 TERRA
FTIR GAS ANALYZER
Requires that the Hazmat Application Library located in the folder C:\Identification
Tool _ SNxxxxx has been loaded into the Calcmet EASY or EXPERT software
Check the GT5000 & Calcmet manuals for full user instructions
Advanced Test Equipment Corp.
www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832)
QUICK GUIDE
or contact local representative or Gasmet
Gasmet Technologies
Tel : 1-866-685-0050
sales@gasmet.com
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  • Page 1 Requires that the Hazmat Application Library located in the folder C:\Identification Tool _ SNxxxxx has been loaded into the Calcmet EASY or EXPERT software Check the GT5000 & Calcmet manuals for full user instructions or contact local representative or Gasmet...
  • Page 2 GT5000 Terra Portable FTIR multi-gas Analyzer Components GT5000 Terra Gasmet Sample Probe with 1. Teflon Tubing (white) recommended for sampling 2. Tygon tubing (Clear) recommended for Li-ion Battery background measurement Gasmet USB Stick – All manuals, software and documentation AC Power Pack...
  • Page 3 BATTERY HATCH & POWER CONNECTION ~ 3Hrs. Battery Life & 4 Hrs. Recharge time Battery AC Power inlet Door Closed...
  • Page 4 • Sample in Battery status indicator • Zero gas in 1. Remove rubber dust protection from GT5000 front panel 2. Apply Power 3. Attach Sample Connector (Tubing & Probe) to Sample In 4. Turn the Power Button to the desired communication mode 5.
  • Page 5 GT5000 & Calcmet EASY Communication Settings GT5000 Setting 1. Turn Control switch to communication mode Cable - Wifi - Bluetooth (default) Calcmet EASY Setting (no action required unless troubleshooting a communication issue) 2. In Calcmet EASY Choose the GT5000 Mode of Operation...
  • Page 6 Running Calcmet™ EASY on Gasmet Tablet 1. Turn on Tablet 2. Double Tap Calcmet Icon with Stylus or Finger 3. Wait 10-20 secs for Calcmet EASY screen (last application library used will automatically load _ Default is Hazmat_Application)
  • Page 7 Calcmet EASY Software Left & Right arrows move between screens Views Results Spectrum Trend Residual Background Five different screens available (each screen is separate not as shown above)
  • Page 8 If ‘Hardware status is Not OK’ is displayed Click on Details. Contact Gasmet or representative if Status ‘OK’ cannot be displayed after waiting further warm-up time. If error occurs after clicking Hardware, check settings according to slide “GT5000 & Calcmet EASY Communication Settings “...
  • Page 9 Verify GT5000 is functioning correctly 1. Connect the sampling line with probe to the Sample IN port on the analyzer front panel. 2. One single measurement where the pump is not activated can be taken by clicking 3. Start a continuous measurement where pump is automatically started by clicking 4.

  • Page 10: Background Measurement

    ) gas flow is 1 - 3 l/min set Flush time = 120 (secs) 3. Click Background . The GT5000 will automatically proceed to the perform background. Time clock will show Flush Time then count down the preset 3 mins background time. At completion of background a new screen as shown next page will be displayed.
  • Page 11 (refer line 3.above) If this fails _ Repeat Background but first check following : This message is displayed ) gas a. Is turned on & contain pressure ? if background successful ) gas b. Is connected to GT5000 zero gas connector ?

  • Page 12: Taking Measurements

    1. Connect the sampling line with probe to the Sample IN port on the analyzer front panel. 2. Start a continuous measurement started by clicking the GT5000 sample pump should start. 3. Continuous measurement starts, countdown clock appears counting from down from 20s .
  • Page 13 2. Methane: ~ 2 ppm 3. Water Vapor : 0.5 – 3 v/v% depending on ambient temperatures 4. Other gases should be ~0 ppm Over 5,000 gases are detectible by the GT5000 Refer final page for gases not detected by the GT5000 gas analyzer...
  • Page 14 Interpreting Analysis Results Unknown Gas Calcmet Easy Software is reporting air sample is not normal and one or more toxic gases have been detected . Residual Column turns from Green to Yellow or for one or more gases ALARM Condition...
  • Page 15 Identify the Unknown Gas (or Vapor) IDENTIFY function automatically searches Gasmet reference library ( > 400 gases) and reports gas or gases it identifies with gas concentrations. The NIST/EPA library (with >5,000 gases) can also be searched if activated. [Refer Appendix 8]...
  • Page 16 Move from Calcmet EASY to EXPERT Calcmet EASY Screen view Calcmet EXPERT Screen view Identified Gas(es) must be found in Gasmet Reference library to add it to HAZMAT application library. It is not possible to gases found in NIST Library to the Hazmat library...
  • Page 17 To Add Identified gases into the Hazmat Library Part 2 Add identified gas to HAZMAT Application Library Return to Calcmet EASY Calcmet EASY Screen view Locate EASY on Icon tray HAZMAT Application now includes identified gas (Example – Toluene) Calcmet EXPERT Screen view Refer Appendix 9 for creating new Application Libraries...
  • Page 18 Step 2: Measure continuously this clean ambient air for at least 3 – 5 mins. Step 3: Exit it from Calcmet Software Calcmet Software will display following “friendly reminder message” Ignore (assuming Step2 is completed) , chose Step 4: Remove Sample Lines from GT5000 and return Rubber Dust Cover onto sampling ports...
  • Page 19 Appendix 1 Tips when Measuring (1) • Typical warm up time is 15 – 30 mins. when cell temperature stabilizes • Hardware status can be checked to see when cell temperature has stabilized • The response time of the instrument is typically between 45 and 120 seconds depending on the gas measurement time •...
  • Page 20 • Allow the analyzer to warm to ambient temperature when moving from cool to warm. • Use Hardware status to view cell temperature to verify the GT5000 is ready to use..

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Communication Issues

    Troubleshooting Communication Issues Tablet displays Error Code 121 Cannot Open Com Port 1. Check GT5000 Control Switch set to Bluetooth (refer page 5 of this guide) 2. Press Hardware Status – If Status Table displayed, communication is successful Recommend trying this step several times to check if loss of communication is temporary 3.
  • Page 22 The 3 common measurement time settings are 5s, 20s & 60s. 60s is recommended when seeking lowest detection levels and leaving the GT5000 stationary for longer term monitoring. 5s is recommended if the GT5000 is being used for leak detection.
  • Page 23 Note saving location for the files that are stored These include : 1.Text File 2. Spectra File 3. Background File 4. Log File C:\SN26816 will change according to the serial number of your GT5000...
  • Page 24 All measured samples will be stored as a text file. Location of saved files is C:\SNxxxxx\CalcmetResults\Date ( Date = when measurements taken) Text file can be imported into EXCEL ® using import wizard C:\SNxxxxx will change according to the serial number of your GT5000...
  • Page 25 Saved Data (2) – Calcmet Sample Spectra Appendix 6 It may be necessary to re-analyze measured test samples Location of saved sample spectra files is C:\SNxxxxx\CalcmetSamples\Date ( Sub-Folder when measurements taken) These files can be Opened in Calcmet Software Advanced Mode Re-analyzing the spectra can be used to further verify the results or using the...
  • Page 26 Using the Trend Graph Appendix 6 10/10/2023 • Up to 15 Components can be plotted on the Trend Graph • Click on Ch column and a color will appear for this gas on the Trend Graph • The 100% Y-axis = gas measurement range.
  • Page 27 Tips if Calcmet does not IDENTIFY any gases - 1 Appendix 7 A. Visual inspection of Spectra Identify function will not find any Unknown gases Visual inspection of spectra shows peaks not normal in clean ambient air indicating there is one and it is to be interpreted as a Clean Sample or more Unknown gases present.
  • Page 28 IDENTIFY function. 3. Measure another sample or Open previously taken sample and re-run the IDENTIFY function. If no success with identifying the Unknown it is possible that this component(s) is not in the reference library. Suggest contact Gasmet or local representative.
  • Page 29 10/10/2023 Appendix 9 . Gasmet recommends that the Hazmat Application Library be kept with the 10 original gases only. To create new application libraries, (must be in Calcmet EXPERT Mode) – Referencing Slide #17, Use the follow steps to add and remove gases in the new application library : 1.
  • Page 30 About this document The objective of this guide is to provide GT5000 Terra users a quick reference guide to get them familiar with the basic operation. It must be empathized that this guide does not replace the Model GT5000 Terra Operations manual or the Calcmet™...