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GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal

1. 2 Click on User Level C The password entry dialog box pops up Password ce F0317 ai 3 Enter the password Example The number of 1450 is entered as a password The password field now looks as shown below KK K OK e The four digit password is represented by an equal number of asterisks 4 Click on the Execute button A confirmation dialog box pops up i ia ked acs packardi C o F F0318 ai 5 Click on the OK button The user level is set to C Changing the Status Operation Mode Measurement Status By using the Operation Status ribbon in the Analyzer Operation window the status operation mode measurement status can be changed NOTE The status operation mode measurement status can be changed only at the corresponding required user level B or C depending on the parameter to be changed This change cannot be made unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 13 E Types and Change of the Status Types of the Status There are three types of the status as shown below A currently active status is represented by a depressed button Status Buton Description Process ful Performs an automatic analysis Allows the selection of the measuring status Manual ry Performs a manual analysis Allows the change status of valve detector theperature controller only in this status Performs a labo
2. This section explains how to enable disable the auto scale function Procedure 1 To disable the auto scale click on either the Auto Scale command in the Scale menu or the Auto scale button on the toolbar This enables the auto scale causing the check mark v next to the Auto Scale command to disappear and the Autoscale button to appear not depressed 2 To enable the auto scale click again on either the Auto Scale command in the Scale menu or the Auto scale button on the toolbar This enables the auto scale function again causing the check mark v next to the Auto Scale command to appear and the Auto scale button to appear depressed E Changing the Scale Enlarge Reduce Buttons Each clicking on the Enlarge Reduce buttons changes the scale as shown in the following table gt X buttons reduces the scale lS buttons enlarges the scale Scale Available Scale Increments X axis scale sec 0 2 0 5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 50000 Y axis scale mV 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 Temperature C 10 50 100 200 The scales are common to both chromatograms and graphs of temperature data E Scrolling the Display Scrolling the display to view the chromatogram not shown on the display typically when the entire chromatogram cannot fit in the display because of for example scale enlargement Th
3. lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt E Mark Settings Types of Mark Information You can edit the Timing Mark dialog box for each chromatogram to show or hide the information listed in the following table Peak No Peak on off Gate on off The Chromatogram window shows the peak numbers at each peak of a chromatogram You can select the Peak Disp command in the Options menu to choose the position of the peak number being indicated either at the top or the bottom of the chromatogram The Chromatogram window shows the starting and ending points of a peak as described below Starting point a long arrow pointing downward Ending point a long arrow pointing upward The Chromatogram window shows the on and off positions of a gate as described below ON a short arrow pointing downward OFF a short arrow pointing upward Each of the marks is the same color as the chromatogram in question Actual indications of the marks you have specified to display depends on the types of chromatogram The following table summarizes the rule Peak No Peak OniOr Gate Omot App displayable N A not displayable Cond depends on the type of chromatogram saved Procedure 1 Click on either the Timing Mark command in the Graph menu or the Lil button on the toolbar The Timing Mark dialog box pops up E A spit ars ea Plu ta LizLs Ub in Ub Sur m Pres chrom E r r os l asi ihm a r T
4. A 6 E Graph Window Print Setup F06 ai Mena Name CommandName Function T Exit Exits the analysis results window including the graph window Graph Graph Setup Creates graphs using the historical records on concentration analysis retention time file concentration analysis and file retention time Print Setup Used to select a print orientation portrait landscape Displays the Help contents of an analysis results window Help Topics Opens the Help window where you can search for a Help topic on an analysis results window by typing in a keyword IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Appendix B Messages Summary gt B 1 Appendix B Messages Summary This appendix lists the error messages that may appear while you are working with the Mainte nance Terminal along with the corrective measures E Analyzer Operation Window Message Description Corrective Measures Stop command has been The communication link has After completing the analyzer received been dropped because the operation in the field execute the analyzer panel is being operated Connection command upon in the field Close Maintenance Invalid attempt to exit the Close the analysis results Terminal after Analysis Maintenance Terminal without window before exiting the Results Display is closed closing the analysis results Maintenance Terminal window Analyzer Analyzer has not Invalid attempt to change the Change the
5. Click on either the Temp Press Disp command in the Graph menu or the button on fal the toolbar The Temp Press Graph Selection dialog box pops up Temp Prece Graph Selec bon cag e al eai Last Chrom PM Pressl Presse larap l it E emp Mmm M Breed P Bree 2 From the list box select the chromatogram appropriate for the temperature data being shown The list box lists the on screen current chromatogram previous chromatogram and filed chromatograms To disable a display of the temperature data select None 3 Check the Temp box 4 Click on the OK button This enables a display of the temperature data appropriate for the chromatogram you specified If you have selected None in step 2 above a display of the temperature data is disabled F0411 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 9 4 4 Changing the Scale and Scrolling the Display There are three scales on the chromatogram display X axis Sec Y axis mV and temperature C These scales can be changed to the desired ones using the commands in the Scale menu or Enlarge Reduce buttons E Disabling and Enabling the Auto scale Function In the Chromatogram window scales are automatically set to display an overall view of the chromatogram This function is called auto scale A r Changing the scale automatically disables the auto scale function
6. IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 19 3 8 Changing the Valves and Peak Information The valve on off timing set in the analyzer can be changed The individual information peak names gate time etc set for each peak also can be changed This section explains how to change these settings A NOTE The valve and peak information can be changed only at user level C This change cannot be made unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode E Changing the Valve On Off Setting 1 Click on the Valve command in the Set Up menu 2 The Valve on off dialog box pops up Valve on off E4 Wethod Mo 1 Valve Mo unit serc TstVL ON 2nd L GON ard YLW ON F0330 ai Specify the valve number you want to change The information of the current state is displayed 3 Change the on off times of the valves and then click on the Execute button A confirmation dialog box pops up LFH bel AM P Diya ad a Park ah om weha Ta F0331 ai 4 Click on the Yes button 5 Amessage appears to inform you that the data has been changed successfully OPE_MAIN x m 1 Data has been changed successfully F0332 ai 6 Click on the OK button to finish IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 20 E Changing the Peak Individual Setting 1 Click on the Peak command in the Set Up menu Cli
7. If you want to turn off the valve click on the OFF radio button Then click the Exec button 3 The state of the stream valve will be changed to the specified one E Turning On Off Valves 1 to 8 1 Click on the symbol of the valve you want to turn on or off among the valves V1 to V8 A confirmation dialog box pops up Heat Oven 25 9 degt L 1 118 0 degC LSVW2 132 0 deg a epee ee nthe seke 07 oe F0323 ai 2 Click on the Yes button The state of the valve will be changed to ON or OFF E Turning On Off Detectors 1 Click on the symbol of the detector you want to turn on or off A confirmation dialog box pops up Stream Wo Valve O amp amp amp E Det Heat Oven 25 9 degt L310 118 0 degC LSw2 132 0 degC Click F0324 ai 2 Click on the Yes button The state of the detector will be changed to ON or OFF IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 17 E Turning On Off the Temperature Controller 1 Click on the description of the temperature controller The Temperature Control Unit Operation window sat Stream 4 Det Heat ou Det LS 1 118 0 degC GF G 6 6 on ne af Falp i i m E a Click zU CH rl ae LT 1 2 Hora F0325 ai 2 Click on the state under the State Remark column of the temperature controller of interest A confirmation dialog box pops up re Oe
8. There is less than 1MB The free space on the hard Delete unnecessary files to make Saving of free space on the hard disk has fallen below 1 MB an free space of 1 MB or mode disk during the continuous saving of chromatograms Pen This file is nota Invalid attempt to open a file Select the correct file type selection Chromatogram file other than a chromatogram file This function is already in The selected differential Select a different chromatogram use by another pen chromatogram is already active or delete the currently active for another pen chromatogram IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Appendix B Messages Summary gt B 2 E Alarm Windows Message Description Corrective Measures History Alarm history cannot be Invalid attempt to reset the alarm Alarm histories can be reset at deletion cleared in User level A history at the wrong user level user level B or C only Creation of user alarm description Factory alarm descriptions cannot be changed Select User defined alarm E Analysis Result Window Message Anumber other than the user Confirm the valid alarm numbers defined alarm numbers has been and then select a correct alarm specified when creating a user number alarm description Description Corrective Measures Memory Memory Al location Error The memory is too low Check that memory is reserved Not enough memory sufficiently for work File operation Data e
9. 1 Open the Concentration Analysis History or Retention Time History window Click on the Automatic Saving command in the File menu The Automatic Saving dialog box pops up Auton Sav ri Sri Faring e ir c On a P eS E ei oaaae G Gyr ere eens ZII VMJELTAI ET S C Eura vee diyy ot E egle alle oa L razer aa aa 1 67 elele e Alnsle say beste supers biz Ars Ss r i vll Le ese F0610 ai 2 Click on the On radio button in the Automatic Saving field 3 Specify the automatic saving cycle in either a measurement cycle or a specific time for daily saving in the Saving Cycle field 4 Specify the directory where the data is to be saved in the Automatic Saving Directory field The default setting is data directory right under the installation directory 5 Click on the OK button The data of the concentration analysis history and retention time history will be simultaneously and automatically saved in two files as follows e Two files are saved with the following names again and again each time analysis ends The files are overwritten every time so that the contents are always updated to the latest history record data Concentration Analysis History C_NOW TMP Retention Time History R_NOW TMP e In addition the data are automatically saved in new files at every automatic saving cycle The files are saved with a file name including the year last one digit month 1 to 9 a b
10. ETDE The Turn User Account Control On or Off dialog appears Uncheck the Use User Account Control UAC to help protect your computer check box and then click OK e mee GU t Control Panel User Accounts Turn User Account Control On or Off 4 Search Turn on User Account Control UAC to make your computer more secure User Account Control UAC can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer We recommend that you leave UAC turned on to help protect your computer Use User Account Control UAC to help protect your computer 4 The following dialog appears Click Restart Now to restart the computer Microsoft Windows You must restart your computer to apply these changes Before restarting save any open files and close all programs Disabling UAC is now complete In order to re enable UAC just select the above check box and reboot E Installing GCMT on Computers Running OSs Other Than Windows 7 or Windows Vista 1 2 3 Prepare a personal computer which fills the specification and turn on the power Start Windows Insert the installation disk into the CD ROM drive The install program is started automatically The steps after this are the same as those for installing on computers running Windows 7 OS Ay NOTE Might be necessary to restart the personal computer at the end of installation IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintena
11. JE LOnocl F0409 ai 2 Foreach chromatogram check or leave unchecked the box under each marking as described below to show or hide the information Check to show Leave unchecked to hide 3 Click on the OK button The mark s you have checked appear IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 8 Setting the Position of a Peak Number 1 Click on the Peak Disp command in the Options menu The submenu of the command opens Show the setting mn LAnomathngrom Hoa Ye Te zr Soke tack p v Hri Iela in djela ingih l n a ri 2 Turton Poe 1 e Lan F0410 ai 2 Click on either On the Chromatogram or Under the Chromatogram This determines the position of the peak number on the graph E Viewing the Temperature Data You can view the temperature data appropriate for the specified chromatogram in the Closeup window The temperature data appear as a broken line in the same color as the chromatogram in question The Chromatogram window can display up to two graphs of temperature data A r The chromatograms for which you can view temperature data are limited to the current chromatogram previous chromatogram and filed chromatograms which are other chromatograms that have already been saved in a file If you delete a chromatogram while its temperature data are displayed the displayed data are also deleted automatically Procedure 1
12. Latest results ara Cancel Li FO609 ai 2 After confirming the names of the drive and directory type in a file name before the extension code and click on the OK button The data are written in the file and thus saved TIP Extensions e Extensions suffixed to file names during data saving are classified as shown below depending on the type of window you work with These extensions identify the type of the window in question Latest Analysis Results window ana Concentration Analysis History window cnc Retention Time History tm Laboratory Analysis Results window lab Format of Files Saved e Files are saved only in text format comma delimited format Data can be retrieved in a general application as well as in the file reference window of an Analysis Results window e The saved file is not displayed For reference to the file switch to the file reference window and call for the file E Automatic Saving of a History Record Window In the Concentration Analysis History or Retention Time History window use the Automatic Saving command in the File menu to save the data of both the concentration analysis history and the retention time history at a fixed interval Whichever in both windows the settings are made the same Automatic Saving dialog box appears that is used commonly for both history data IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 12 Procedure
13. Terminal window This displays the analyzer s latest status and can be used to perform various operations Chromatogram Displays chromatograms in detail Displays alarm statuses in the analyzer Analysis Results This sheet automatically starts up when the Maintenance Terminal is started It displays the latest analysis results IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal gt The windows are interrelated as follows Analyzer Operation window E Notes on Use Note the following when using the LCD emulator and the Maintenance Terminal Chromatogram window Alarm Details window Alarm History window Alarm Status window Lab Analysis Results Alarm related windows Retention Time History window Concentration Analysis r Or ALLNGO VN Latest Analysis Fd Analysis Results window Results window F0102 ai Use this software with the analyzer in the Remote mode Unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode you cannot start the LCD emulator The display function of the Maintenance Terminal can be used even in the Local mode But if it is operated a message appears informing the user that operation is not accepted The LCD emulator and Maintenance Terminal cannot be started at the same time Therefore if you want to use the Maintenance Terminal while the LCD emulator is still running first quit the LCD emulator and then start the Mai
14. a 19280927 crp ae 19280933cp a 19280939 crp a 19280945 ja 19280928 crp aa 192809S4 erp a 19280940 crp 8 19280946 a 19280929 crp 8 19280925 crp a 19280941 crp a 19280947 File name CIP Save az type Choma Fiete H Cancel T Open as read only Ze F0407 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 6 6 Inthe Pen Select dialog box press the OK button to save the detail chromatogram The legend here indicates 0107171205D1 01 Year last two digits 07 Month two digits 17 Day 12 Hour 05 Minute D1 Detector No D1 Detector 1 D2 Detector 2 L r If the analyzer is turned off detail chromatograms that have been saved so far will be erased When you try to obtain a detailed chromatogram immediately after the power is turned on a message box of Detail Chromatogram cannot upload appears Viewing a Differential Chromatogram 1 Click on either the Pen Select command in the Graph menu or the E button on the toolbar The Pen Select dialog box pops up 2 From the list boxes appropriate for the colors being used select Diff Chromat 1 or Diff Chromat 2 A dialog box pops up asking you to specify the two graphs from which you will acquire a differential chromatogram Difewential C hiama bog hit a SUC Helerenie gt Daniel F0408 ai 3 From the list boxes of the Measure
15. active window appears dark When more than one window is open click anywhere within the window you want to work with The window you click becomes an active window You can then work with the active window only Example of Multi windows Cawet 7 Dighe Il Slee D hlie Messen oleae Henell args Se _p Ad Fay gees oe 3 2 el em zeli eae mesesive Suwon seewesgs eee cee rie arip Cemi Jie i E n a reir lanl E AE T F0108 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 2 LCD Emulator Window gt 2 1 2 LCD Emulator Window The LCD emulator reproduces the LCD panel of the analyzer in the Windows operating system The screens and buttons on the LCD panel of the analyzer installed in the field are drawn directly on a Windows display and appear and function exactly the same way as they do on the LCD panel This chapter outlines the LCD Emulator window For details see the GC1000 LCD Window Operation Manual IM 11B03A03 05E Prior to Operation Before starting the emulator always make sure that the e Maintenance Terminal is installed in your personal computer e analyzer and personal computer are linked through a communication line e analyzer is in the Remote mode 2 1 Starting and Exiting the LCD Emulator This section describes how to start and exit the LCD emulator E Starting When the Maintenance Terminal is running you cannot start the LCD emulator Terminate the Ma
16. ai If you want to save the records click on the Yes button Type the destination for saving in the dialog box After saving the Analysis Results window closes If you do not want to save them click on the No button The Analysis Results window closes without saving the historical records To abort closing of the Analysis Results window click on the Cancel button TIP How to Minimize the Window to an Icon To minimize an Analysis Results window to an icon click the Minimize button in the top right of the window IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 6 2 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 4 Types and Layouts of Analysis Results Windows The Analysis Results windows consist of the windows for acquiring analysis results Latest Analysis Results Concentration Analysis History Retention Time History and Laboratory Analysis Results windows and the windows for referring to files File Analysis Results File Concentration Analysis History File Retention Time History and File Laboratory Analysis Results windows This section describes the layouts and contents of these windows E Latest Analysis Results Window The Latest Analysis Results window displays the most recent results of analysis for the stream done by the analyzer in the Process mode The analysis results are updated each time the analyzer completes an analysis To record the current data for future reference save this window To view the data
17. and Reference fields select the graphs respectively to be used to acquire the differential chromatogram Click on the OK button This takes you back to the Pen Select dialog box The list boxes now display the names of the selected chromatograms not the names Diff Chromat 1 and Diff Chromat 2 The differential chromatogram is derived by the formula Measure graph Reference graph 4 Click on the OK button The specified differential chromatogram appears The legend now shows the name of the chromatogram such as 1 2 used to acquire the differential chromatogram A r For a comparison of two graphs with different analysis cycles the Chromatogram window shows the differential chromatogram corresponding to the shorter analysis cycle Even if you have specified the current or previous chromatogram to derive a differential chromatogram the derived chromatogram is not updated at a specified interval The difference is obtained using the chromatograms selected when you clicked on the OK button in step 3 Deleting an On screen Chromatogram 1 Click on either the Pen Select command in the Graph menu or the E button on the toolbar The Pen Select dialog box pops up 2 From the list box es appropriate for the color s of the chromatogram s being deleted select None Click on the OK button The specified chromatogram s are deleted IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00
18. another machine you must purchase another product It is strictly prohibited to reproduce the product except for the purpose of backup Store the CD ROM the original medium in a safe place It is strictly prohibited to perform any reverse maintenance operation such as reverse com pilation or reverse assembling on the product No part of the product may be transferred converted or sublet for use by any third party without prior written consent from YOKOGAWA IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 il Documentation Conventions E Symbol Marks Throughout this user s manual you will find several different types of symbols are used to identify different sections of text This section describes these icons AN NOTE Identifies important information required to understand operations or functions A w Identifies additional information XX SEE ALSO Identifies a source to be referred to Indicates text describing the action to be taken when a message or indication is displayed during an operation E Keyboard Inscriptions Keyboard operations are indicated in this manual as shown in the following example Inscription example Shift F1 Meaning Indicates that the operator must press the F1 key while pressing the Shift key E Menu Inscriptions Menu operations are indicated in this manual as shown in the following example Inscription example Click on Connect in the System menu Meaning Cl
19. bus server 1 2 Maintenance Terminal Group in Program Manager In this section you will learn about the types of software composing the Maintenance Terminal group and the windows configuring the Maintenance Terminal E Software Configuration The Maintenance Terminal is composed of the following five types of software sofware Coton LCD emulator LCD This software functions independent of the Maintenance Terminal It can emulate i e work in the same way as the analyzer LCD panel allowing the operator to control the analyzer panel from a personal computer Maintenance The main section of the Maintenance Terminal software package It bases most Terminal GCMT of its functions on the Analyzer Operation window which allows you to view the analyzer status and operate the analyzer Analysis result panel This panel stores the results of analysis It is started automatically when the GCANA Maintenance Terminal is activated CAPTURE IT This is a tool used to make hard copies For more details see the manual for CAPTIT CAPTURE IT GC communication The software used to carry out communication between the analyzer and control GCCOMM GCMT This software starts up as an icon when LCD and GCMT are started The program runs in the background and is always invisible to users E Maintenance Terminal Window Layout The Maintenance Terminal is composed of the following four windows Analyzer Operation The basic Maintenance
20. the given concentration calculation method There is no indication if there is no appropriate method IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 6 Concentration Analysis History Window The Concentration Analysis History window is used to view the trend of the concentration data which the analyzer has analyzed to date in the Process mode This window shows all the peaks assigned at the startup of the Analysis Results window The Concentration fields of peaks not measured at the given time remain blank To view the data not shown on the initial screen use the scroll bar Window Layout The following figure shows the layout of the Concentration Analysis History window Pee FE Piece Carcanalin Ape Helo CL 2C2 Ta FO606 ai Contents of Information The following table summarizes the contents of the data items shown in the Concentration Analysis History window Pp tem escription Analysis start time Indicates the date and time when analysis of the on screen data started yl Indicates the relative number 1 to 255 of peaks the serial number of all peaks of all streams Stream Peak Indicates the peaks of the stream in ascending order in the order of their assignment Peak name of the peak number in which the latest analysis has been executed The system uses dashes to connect the stream number peak number and peak name in sequence followed by the
21. the one shown in the Laboratory Analysis Results window N See Also For details on the contents of information see Laboratory Analysis Results Window in Section 6 2 IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 10 6 3 Switching Between Analysis Results Windows In all cases only one Analysis Results window can be opened at a time To view a different window switch to it However this is not applied for graph windows created in the history record windows Concentration Analysis History Retention Time History File Concentration Analysis History and File Retention Time History windows meaning that a graph window and its original history record window that contains the data source for the graph can be viewed simultaneously TIP Visible Graph Windows e Agraph window which is created by executing any Draw command in the Graph menu while a history record window is open can be viewed together with the history record window that contains the data source for the graph If you switch from the data source history record window to a different window the graph window open together with the history record window closes If you switch back to the data source history record window its graph window opens again E Window Menu To switch between analysis results windows use the Window menu From this menu select the name of a window you want to open A check mark v appears next t
22. used this area shows the times separately for each detector Area Layout Indicates ON status Valve 1 to 8 gt Gate one detector or Indicates time elapsed Gat1 Gat2 two detectors F0309 ai Descriptions of the Area The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display Item Available Information Horizontal scale Indicates the times of an analysis cycle set on a stream by stream basis Valve 1 to 8 Indicates on off states of valves 1 to 8 in bar graph Gate or Gat1 Gat2 Indicates on off state s of gate s in bar graph E Valve Display Control Area The Valve Display Control area displays the state of the stream switching valve of the analyzer the currently active valve numbers or OFF the on off state of the analyzer valves and detectors and the state of the temperature controller In this area these states can be changed TIP In order to actually operate valves the system must be at user level C as well as in the Manual mode IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 8 Area Layout Stream W Vo Det Heat va 6 GB OB GD ON o V2 V4 V6 VE Det Sa Stream valve Valve status Detector Temperature controller status status status F0310 ai Descriptions of the Area The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display tem Available Information Stream Valve Indicates the state of
23. user defined alarm description F0512 ai e If the alarm number entered is out of the scope of the numbers allocated for userdefined alarms a dialog box of UNDEFINED USER ALARM pops up Check the alarm number and reenter the correct one e The applicable ranges of used defined alarm numbers are summarized in the following table Alarm Type Range of Alarm Numbers Alarm level 2 User defined alarms 101 to 132 Alarms generated by DI 141 to 148 Alarm level 3 User defined alarms 201 to 232 Alarms generated by DI 241 to 248 4 Click on the OK button The defined detailed description is written to an initialization file IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 8 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for defining descriptions for another user defined alarms if any 6 Click on the Close button to finish E Deleting a User Alarm Description Procedure 1 Inthe Alarm Status or Alarm History window click on the Making User Alarm Description command in the Detail menu 2 Type in the alarm number and click on the Display button The defined description for the alarm number appears 3 Click on the Delete button A confirmation dialog box pops up If you want delete the on screen user alarm description click on the OK button 4 The user alarm description of the specified alarm number is erased and deleted from initialization file GIMT INI 5 Click on the Close but
24. 03 03E Oct 2001 1st Edition Newly published Dec 2008 2nd Edition page 1 to 5 Install Procedure etc changed for Windows Vista page 1 3 Notes added page 3 22 Some articles are added to 3 10 Actions When Alarms Occur page A 1 Correction LVL1 to 8 to VLV1 to 8 Mar 2010 3rd Edition page 7 amp 8 Error correction externals chart change and K9404LD addition Mar 2012 4th Edition page 1 to 5 Install Procedure etc changed for Windows 7 page 6 to 7 Added m PC Configuration for Power Management IM 11B03G03 03E Ath Edition Mar 21 2012 00 i 5 1 Page et
25. 1 Click on the Contents command in the Help menu this operation is accessible from any window The same can be done by clicking on the 2 button on the toolbar The Help contents appear in the Help window Help pt Analysis Results IOl File Edt Bookmark Options Help Operation procedures j Starting the analysis results window Savind the analysis results data Retrieving the analysis results data Drawing a graph for history windows data Window hierarchy gt Classification of windows and window names Latest analysis results window Concentration analysis history window Retention time history window Laboratory analysis results window File reference windows File analysis results window File concentration analysis history window File retention time history window File laboratory analysis results window Crapn window Menu commands o File menu o pave Reset History Automatic Saving a L F0620 ai 2 Click on the topic you want to look up so that you can view a more informative window Clicking on the underlined topics in green allows you to view more information TIP Search by Keyword To search for the help topic you want to look up click on the Help Topics command in the Help menu and type in the keyword of the topic IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 i 5 1 Page et lt Appendix A Menus gt A 1 Appendix A Menus This appendix summar
26. 3 10 Descriptions The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display Available Information Indicates the type of detector The window shows TCD FID FI CONV FID with methane converter FPD or None Indicates the value obtained by averaging the A D converted analog signal of the detector sampled every 20 msec by the value set in the sample rate Indicates the standard deviation of the output signals of the last 20 analysis Indicates the bridge current of the TCD TCD only Indicates the bridge current of the TCD TCD only Indicates the value obtained by filtering the input signal by the value set in the filter constant in the detector signal setting E Detailed Display of Temperature Controller Procedure 1 Place the cursor on the temperature controller symbol in the Valve Display Control area and click the left mouse button The Temperature Control Unit Operation window opens Valve display and operation area stream Y Wo WO Wi Deti Heat Valve ON 75 0 degC Click left Temperature o 2 V4 VA Ve Det status detailed ON ON ON display window 2 on W J Close command l F0314 ai 2 To close the Temperature Control Unit Operation window click on the Close command in the control menu Window Layout Temperature Control Unit Operation Window emj mialan Ete lanl lj oetate in Dw Y TEEN mstE hrn HI KIR
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28. Even if the Analysis Results window appears as an icon it is recommended that you open the window once save the information or take a relevant action and then close the window Procedure 1 Close all the windows except the Analyzer Operation window 2 Click on the Exit command in the Connect menu while the Analyzer Operation window is open A dialog box pops up asking you to confirm termination of the Maintenance Terminal iL HAIN L F A Teame yle og Aasa eT ET F0305 ai 3 Click on the Yes button The communication link with the analyzer is dropped and the Maintenance Terminal terminates 4 Quit Windows and turn off the power TIP How to Use the Disconnect Command e If you want to drop the communication link with the analyzer without exiting the Maintenance Terminal use the Disconnect command in the Connect menu e This is useful for example when using other software In that case however measured values from the analyzer are not transmitted IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 5 3 2 Layout of Analyzer Operation Window The Analyzer Operation window is the parent window in the Maintenance Terminal The window updated in one second cycle indicates the latest operating status and allows you to specify the operation mode and others E Names of Main Areas The following figure describes the names of the main areas of the Anal
29. Function File Saves an on screen chromatogram to the hard disk Continuous Saving Enables Disables the automatic saving of chromato grams Exits the Chromatogram window Zoom In Enlarges both the X and Y axis scales in single step increments Zoom Out Reduces both the X and Y axis scales in single step increments Timing Mark Determines whether to show or hide the information about the Peak No Peak On Off and Gate On Off data items for each chromatogram Temp Press Disp Selects the chromatogram for which temperature pressure data are shown Grid ON Shows the grid in the Closeup window Grid OFF Hides the grid in the Closeup window Snap Shot Snap 1 Saves the currently open Chromatogram window in memory Snap Shot Snap 2 Saves the currently open Chromatogram window in memory Snap Shot Clear Erases the window data saved as Snap 1 and Snap 2 Cursor Pos Turns on or off the display of the cursor position Peak Disp On Shows the peak number at the top of a chromatogram the chromatogram Peak Disp Under Shows the peak number at the bottom of a the chromatogram chromatogram Help Chromatogram Shows the Help contents of the Chromatogram window Contents Help Topics Shows a Help topic appropriate for a typed in keyword IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Appendix A Menus gt A 4 E Alarm Windows Common to Both Alarm Status and Alarm History Windows A
30. IT NJS A tg och Teas e 2 LI a F0326 ai 3 Click on the Yes button The state marked under the State Remark column will be changed to ON or OFF 3 7 Changing the Range By using the range table set in the analyzer the ranges of each peak can be changed This section explains how to change the range A NOTE The range can be changed only at user levels B or C This change cannot be made unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 18 E Changing the Range 1 Click on the Range Select command button El 2 The Range Select dialog box pops up Range Select E Setting stream E Nlowt gt O H Result unit a Measuring range 100 000 Fef peak Setting peak Range Mo 1 Range information Result unit oy Measuring range 100 000 Ref peak 2 1 Ifthe Result unitis changed please restart GEMT Cancel F0327 ai Specify the stream number peak number and range number you want to change The information of the current state is displayed 3 Click on the Exec button A confirmation dialog box pops up LFH bel AM id Diye ad a Parke alt om weha Em F0328 ai 4 Click on the Yes button 5 A message appears to inform you that the data has been changed successfully OPE_MAIN Ej 1 Data has been changed successfully F0329 ai 6 Click on the OK button to finish
31. Maintenance Terminal is in use an alarm message box pops up to notify you of the alarm The alarm message box may appear behind the analysis result display When it happens minimize the display E Alarm Message Box If an alarm occurs the following alarm message box pops up Ocuurrence time Alarm number Bod Pm u We 1r get Sis E omeeilal on abr sri iwe aneva lied Alarm status F0341 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 23 E Actions When Alarms Occur If the alarm message box pops up click on one of the buttons in the box depending on the details of the alarm This closes the message box and you will return to the parent window or the relevant alarm window The following table summarizes the function of each button OK Returns to the parent window Select this button if you do not need to make any acknowledgment in the alarm window A Status Switches to the Alarm Status window to show a list of current alarm statuses A History Switches to the Alarm History window to show a list of previous alarms up to 100 A Detail Switches to the Alarm Detail Description window to give a detailed description of the alarms that have occurred N See Also For details on alarm windows see Chapter 5 Alarm Windows IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 i 5 1 Page et lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 1 4 Chromatogram Window The Chro
32. SSS User s GEIOOO Marki Manual GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package Operation Guide IM 11B03G03 03E vigilant YOKOGAWA IM 11B03G03 03E i i 4th Editi Yokogawa Electric Corporation ition Introduction Thank you for purchasing the GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Pack age The GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package hereafter it is abbre viated as Maintenance Terminal is used to monitor and maintain the GC1000 Mark II analyzer on a personal computer by linking the computer to the analyzer through a communication line This guide describes the basic procedures for operating the Maintenance Terminal Package Contents Confirm that the purchased package contains the following e GCMT inatallation disks e GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package Operation Guide IM 11B03G03 03E e GCMT Capture It software package manual IM 11B3G1 02E How to User This Guide This guide first describes how to install the Maintenance Terminal Start at Chapter 1 after com pleting installation The contents of each chapter are as follows e Chapter 1 an overview of the Maintenance Terminal and its basic operations e Chapter 2 how to operate the LCD emulator e Chapter 3 to 6 how to start the Maintenance Terminal and work with its respective panels e Appendices a functional ovweview of the Mainte
33. SiS results acquisition window Click on the Open command in the File menu or the 2 button on the toolbar A dialog box pops up asking you to specify the file to be retrieved Lookin SaData st dAl A l Files of type Cone history enc Cancel ii F0611 ai 2 Click on the file name and then the OK button The file is retrieved and thus the saved data is shown in the file reference window e Zero and negative numbers cannot be displayed correctly on a logarithmic scale Always select the linear scale for data including zero or negative numbers TIP The data of an opened file can be processed N See Also For details on data processing see Section 6 5 E Closing Files in a File Reference Window If you no longer need files retrieved onto a file reference window close them taking the following procedure Procedure Open the file reference window for the file you want to close Click on the Close command in the File menu The file closes TIP e If you have made any changes to the file a dialog box pops up to ask if you want to save the changes Click on the Yes button to close the box Data hea boon changed ce i nen Aliaa hearer e F0612 ai e Only one file can be opened in one file reference window If you open another file the previous file closes automatically IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 14 6 5 P
34. T rh var HULU UU BE aM ma AA I Lava UU UUU LH m Ploy o FI 7 Mars F0315 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 11 Descriptions The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display The display is different depending on the configuration of the temperature controller used lem Available Information Indicates the temperature controller setpoint Indicates the value measured by the temperature controller current temperature State Remark Indicates the state of or comments on the temperature controller Programmed Indicates the temperature of the inner constant temperature oven of a dualoven model temperature oven Constant Indicates the temperature of the outer constant temperature oven of a dualoven model temperature oven or the temperature of a single oven model LSV1 2 Indicates the temperature of the sampling valve FID1 2 Indicates the temperature of the detector only when the system uses a dualoven model with a temperature controlled FID FPD Indicates the temperature of the photomultiplier when the system uses a singleoven model The upper limit of the temperature setpoint varies depending on the type of explosion protection applied 3 4 Changing the User Level There are three user levels in the analyzer The default is set to user level A which only allows the user to view and confirm the information in the Analyzer Operation wind
35. Window In the Analyzer Operation window click on the Alarm History command in the Display menu The Alarm History window opens Alam llistop 4145 101 9 04 ve realy aore OOO O a CA PIO eC p SB Corseatatior sarorral J fiT HA C IC F0 Carre it atior sararral 1 g er ir 7 arse abeadine aarcarval Aa Oe rir Jada arp CCI F0506 ai Opening the Alarm Detail Description Window 1 In the Analyzer Operation window click on the Alarm Details command in the Display menu The Alarm Detail Description dialog box pops up asking you to specify the alarm number Alarm Detail Description Alarm number canen F0507 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 5 2 Type in the alarm number and click on the Execute button The Alarm Detail Description window for the specified alarm number opens cmt Ue ETE ATA Alara rarrae 27 E taali iy iw q iw na kiri E ea se Felt tii ji FU A fed E 1 Alarmi canaris 53 3632 catesad elated dala 1 2g rarrser Related dala zirearmi Tas nt mter elia ale armil n Fa pu iki Fres arad 23486 CoP lercatior ie Ze 3 C3131 cate pa arietans UT HCT i Ari acma lilar ia alarn ar mlali pisari Isi as as Es Fo mlos w ES e I 7 His 5 vE OFF GF ON ON On pe ey a HELP If you have typed an unregistered alarm number the number appears as an undefined alarm In that case
36. Windows There are three types of alarm windows Alarm Status Alarm History and Alarm Detail Description E Alarm Status Window The Alarm Status window displays all the current alarms in chronological order To view the contents not shown on the initial screen use the scroll bar Window Layout Aln Side E14 1110 Ali Win iza Hike Tht F as fe Akci ar Tia pewa seee Cid Scroll bar l F0502 ai E Alarm History Window The Alarm History window displays 100 most recent alarms which have occurred to date To view the contents not shown on the initial screen use the scroll bar Window Layout Aln Hiabin H146 TILT IE Win izal Hee Tun F l fd Dki mr al paa PATS WA rir WN WRJ Croce atar ahar rial Tbe sarwe Scroll bar E IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 3 E Alarm Detail Description Window The Alarm Detail Description window provides detailed information on the alarm specified by the alarm number Window Layout Hla D ulail Desai un Ajsa urba ae UME CI gt gyal J eyster alaim D SCR TE A JEIEUT YC RoR Als Ti orena He pask estsctae sur eal k i d i k rirronr e alad dete Steam Taski 1urnter Ale Ti Arn lt Sard deori arc ak Sias Ian cabsa r ranbas Faric ow Tact Yara alanen F F SOIT TEMNSSSL18 2 T Carcare i nal zam ac Jst eala pararveters F0504 ai Description of Items The followin
37. able OS Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP 1 GHz or better Pentium II 350 MHz or better 15 GB or more for OS HDD 10 GB or more for application 128 MB or more At least 1 GB At least 20 MB 680 x 480 VGA or higher pray and be viewable with equal to or more than 256 colors For the hard disk a data storage capacity should be secured separately according to your PC system format in addition to the capacity for the program Communication function Make sure that the standard serial communication port is connected to the analyzer via the communication converter Model K9404LA provided with a feature for maintaining the explosion proof capabilities see the figure below Software package Field Instrument room lt _____ gt GCMT Communication converter Installation Serial Serial communication communication gt lt K9404LA RS 232C up to 15m i Personal computer RS 422 Power off signal RS 422 RS 232C converter provided with a feature for maintaining explosion proof capabilities EEE E EE ee eee F01 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt E Installation Procedure A NOTE The user should log on with an administrator account in order to install and use GCMT Proper operation is not guaranteed when the user logs on with a limited user account Installing GCMT on Computers Running Windows 7 or Windows Vista 1 Pr
38. ation or validation The current state of the measurement status is indicated in the bottom half of the Operation Status ribbon and each button is only used for executing commands Changing the Measurement Status To change the measurement status click on the button of the measurement status you want to select Depending on the current situation operable buttons which are indicated as darkened buttons are different There is a Cancel command button which is only used to cancel the next measurement Calibration Validation Method There are three types of the calibration validation method as shown below Calibration Description Validation Method Automatic Performs calibration validation automatically according to the starting time and intervals specified in the analyzer Semi automatic Performs calibration validation by clicking on the Cal Val button and specifying the number Manual Performs calibration validation manually by clicking on the Cal Val button arranging the conditions and then clicking on the start button Ed and end button EJ Take the following procedure to select the calibration validation method 1 Click on the Calibration Validation Method button EE The Calibration Validation Method dialog pops up Method f Manual C Sermii auto Cancel F0319 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 15 2 Select t
39. be operated by using the mouse or by pressing corresponding keys on the keyboard E Window Layout The following figure shows the LCD Emulator window layout LED display area LCD display area mE GC1000 LOD Emula 8 m mi gemy EE EE ED foil E o i I ae J F BACE ne afera ra rs re A Setting keys z l 1 i oe a a a a a a a STATUS RESULT ALAR TEHP CHEOM Pls a ERATION iG PRE NEXT Function keys Window switching keys F0205 ai E Window Operation Mouse Operation Place the mouse cursor on the key to be operated and click the left mouse button This allows the same key operations as ones on the LCD panel Keyboard Operation Each window key corresponds to the keys on the keyboard as shown in the following table Pressing these keys allows the same key operations as ones on the LCD panel IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 2 LCD Emulator Window gt 2 4 Window Keys and Corresponding Keys on Keyboard Window Keys Keyboard Equivalents F1 to F6 F1 to F6 keys Window STATUS SHIFT F1 switching RESULT SHIFT F2 keys ALARM SHIFT F3 TEMP SHIFT F4 CHROM SHIFT F5 LOCAL REMOTE SHIFT F6 OPERATION SHIFT F7 TABLE SHIFT F8 Setting Alphanumeric keys Alphanumeric keys keys v Page Down Page Up CANCEL ESC BACK SPACE BACK SPACE SET ENT ENTER lt gt v C
40. ber peak number and peak name in sequence followed by the concentration unit ppm or no unit in parentheses Concentration Indicates the concentration for each peak the unit of concentration immediately follows the peak name Retention time Indicates the retention time in seconds for each peak Indicates the detector number 1 or 2 for each peak Peak peak start Indicates the starting time retention time ending time in seconds for each peak retention peak end processing Gate start gate end Indicates the gate start time end time in seconds for each peak 33 tk Tracking Indicates the state of tracking for each peak as Baseline Tracking or None Peak levelstart Indicates the starting level top level ending level mV for each peak height end Area Indicates the integrated value mV sec of the level for each peak Shape Indicates the state of data processing for each peak using a two character code Indicates p if it is a tangent correction or H if it is a vertical separation Half width Indicates the half width in seconds for each peak Tailing factor Indicates the tailing factor for each peak Variation coefficient Indicates the concentration variation coefficient for each peak Method Indicates the concentration calculation method for each peak Indicates Area correction Calibration External third order expression External linearization or Indirect method appropriate for
41. c day time information and the appropriate extension Assuming that the files are automatically saved after the history record data is acquired at 17 30 December 15 1999 their file names are 9c151730 cnc and 9c151730 rtm The data type is identified by the extension cnc represents the concentration analysis history data and rtm represents the retention time history data e Files to be automatically saved are saved under the directory specified in the Automatic Saving Directory field in the Automatic Saving dialog box e From the next transfer after clicking on OK in the dialog box automatic saving is executed Re specifying the automatic saving cycle resets the number of cumulative analyses to zero Counting restarts from zero for the re specified cycle 6 To quit automatic saving open the Concentration Analysis History or Retention Time History window and again click on the Automatic Saving command in the File menu Then select Off in the Automatic Saving dialog box Ay NOTE Automatic saving requires a certain free space in the hard disk If the remaining free space decreases the automatic saving must be stopped IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 13 E Retrieving Opening Files Follow the procedure below to retrieve saved files in a file reference window Procedure 1 Open the file reference window appropriate for the desired anal
42. ck on the command of the information you want to change such as Name and Gate Std On Off Time commands 2 Adialog box e g Name dialog box pops up Stream Ma Assign 1 Fl External 3rd Peak Na Mame PEAK 1 Flease only enter letters digits and O F0333 ai Specify the stream number and peak number you want to change The information of the current state is displayed 3 Change the information in the dialog box and then click on the Execute button A confirmation dialog box pops up LFH bel AM E baal Diya ad ia Parke ah cm weha F0334 ai 4 Click on the Yes button 5 A message appears to inform you that the data has been changed successfully OPE_MAIN Ej 1 Data has been changed successfully F0335 ai 6 Click on the OK button to finish 3 9 Uploading and Downloading the Parameter Settings When duplicating the settings of the Parameter List Setup window on the LCD panel to another analyzer or when making a backup of the settings to re configure them use the operations of uploading downloading parameters Ay NOTE Parameter settings can be uploaded or downloaded only at user level C and in the Stop mode in either Process or Lab status IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 21 E Uploading To upload and save parameter settings from the analyzer to a disk of the Maintenance Terminal take the followin
43. close the Alarm Detail Description window and then retype in the correct alarm number FQ508 ai E Opening an Alarm Window from Another Alarm Window Opening the Alarm Status Window While the Alarm History window is open click on the Alarm Status command in the View menu The Alarm Status window opens Opening the Alarm History Window While the Alarm Status window is open click on the Alarm History command in the View menu The Alarm History window opens Opening the Alarm Detail Description Window While the Alarm Status or Alarm History window is open click the right mouse button on the alarm number in question Alam Histo PTS PO 8 04 y eee adl Bee DATA sated Air e A Av Carrare a aranna m Ti E D WAT La Lu aa Caga ald an saris UL OO CS GO CoOrcarralic 1 ar ans OC Booi E Pos pala cn rin IE Hd O01 Ca 20 00 BS onet de mW Click the right mouse button fid The Alarm Detail Description window for the specified alarm number opens e The Alarm Detail Description window can also be opened by clicking on the Display command in the Detail menu E Closing the Alarm Window While the alarm window is active click on the Close command in the control menu The alarm window closes and the screen returns to the parent window IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 6 5 3 Deleting the Records of Alarm History The displayed contents of the Alarm His
44. command on the Graph menu 3 History windows with graphic window 2 Switch to each window using the Window menu 3 The Graph menu can be used in a history window F0601 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 2 6 1 Opening and Closing an Analysis Results Window The Latest Analysis Results window opens when the Analysis Results window is started E Opening the Window Latest Analysis Results Window Procedure Double click on the icon of the analysis results window while the Analyzer Operation window is open The Analysis Results window is activated and the Latest Analysis Results window opens Paleles 42 Analysis Results Latest analysis results File Window Help Start time 2 ee Conc R Time Det Sy ELE SHIGE PAEK eve 3 Tile RE Time E Time Gate on Gate off I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T E Closing the Window Before Closing the Window When closing the Analysis Results window take note of the following Ay NOTE e Only the concentration analysis history and the retention time history can be saved in the window closing procedure If there are any other windows to be saved save them before closing the Analysis Results window N See Also For details on saving windows see Section 6 4 Close the Analysis Results window at the same time as you close the Analyzer Operation window When not in use the Analysis Results w
45. concentration unit ppm or no unit in parentheses Date time Indicates the date year month day and time hour minute when the analysis for each cycle started up to 250 date time data items If the number of data items exceeds 250 the oldest data item is discarded to make way for a new data item Concentration Indicates the concentration for each peak the unit of concentration immediately follows the peak name IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 7 E RetentionTime History Window The Retention Time History window is used to view the trend of the retention time data which the analyzer has analyzed to date in the Process mode This window shows all the peaks assigned at the startup of the Analysis Results window The Retention Time fields of peaks not measured at the given time remain blank To view the data not shown on the initial screen use the scroll bar Window Layout The following figure shows the layout of the Retention Time History window POF E Piece lebanon ome heb CL CL 2Ta CL 2C2 ZT F0607 ai Contents of Information The following table summarizes the contents of the data items shown in the Retention Time History window e esecription rT Indicates the relative number 1 to 255 of peaks the serial number of all peaks of all streams Stream Peak Indicates the peaks of the stream in ascending order in the order of their assi
46. d Measurement State Stream Sequence Commands to change to Stream Sequence Stream Select Continuous Commands to change to Stream Continuous Stream Select One Cycle Commands to change to Stream One cycle Calibration Validation Calibration Validation Start Calibration Validation Stop Commands to change to Calibration Validation Commands to start the calibration validation Commands to stop the calibration validation Selection Cancel Cancels the measurement scheduled Calibration Validation Method Changes the calibration validation method Manual Range_ Manual heim Range Select Set Up Valve Help Contents Help Topics About GCMT Turns on or off valves and detectors in the Manual mode Changes the range Change the timing for turning on off the valve Changes the peak information peak name gate time etc Shows the Help contents of the GCMT Shows a Help topic appropriate for a typed in keyword Displays version information on the GCMT IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Appendix A Menus gt A 3 Chromatogram Window Save Chrom Zoom In Pen Select Grid Chromatogram Contents Continuous Saving Zoom Out Timing Mark Snap Shot Help Topics Exit Alt F4 Part Zoom Temp Press Disp Cursor Pos gt ON OFF Full Disp Peak Disp Auto Scale gt Snap 1 Snap 2 Clear gt On the Chromatogram Under the Chromatogram F03 ai Menu Name Command Name
47. d Give the details and then select the appropriate button to execute the command Dialog Box to Confirm Termination L F A Teamr a hoe aisa n eT Button F0106 ai Procedure Example To execute the Disconnect command in the Analyzer Operation window 1 Click on Connect on the menu bar The Connect menu opens red Opu an tl Click here F0107 ai e n a menu selectable commands appear dark e The command can also be selected by typing the underlined letter with the Alt key held down 2 Click on the Disconnect command A confirmation dialog box pops up 3 Click on the OK button The Disconnect command is executed IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal gt 1 6 E Multi windows The windows of the Maintenance Terminal open in an overlapping manner on top of the Analyzer Operation window Thus you can manipulate the windows properly to view multiple windows at the same time Window Operation In a Maintenance Terminal window the following operations are possible Resizing the window Drag the window boundary Only the Analysis Results windows and Alarm windows can be changed in size Minimizing a window to an icon Click on the minimize button To return to the original size double click on the icon Making the Window Active The window that is currently operational is called the active window The title bar of the
48. diting Automatic saving Graph creation File name is incorrect This file is not XXX Read error Data is incorrect Error occurred reading a file Error occurred while saving file File cannot be saved Data has been changed Do you want to save it Entered valve is incorrect Only a numerical value can be entered here Entered value is incorrect Automatic saving cycle must be between 1 and 250 Graph cannot be drawn No data available Graph cannot be drawn Data is incorrect Selection error Necessary data is not selected Selection error You can select 1 to 6 Peak names Selection error Start time is set after End time Graph cannot be drawn Min max axis scale of a Logarithm graph cannot be set or under zero Invalid attempt to open the file Open the file appropriate for the that does not contain the data on screen window corresponding to the onscreen window Failed to open the file because it Open the file that contains the contained invalid data valid data An error occurred while saving Eliminate the cause of the error file Filed to save the file and then retry saving the file Changes have been made to the If the file needs to be saved data of the window before the window is closed select Yes Invalid attempt to type in a data Type in a numeric data value value other than numerals An invalid number has been For the interval for automatic typed i
49. e SLL a Ld cheese a duee dll ici ee ee ae ee ee Temperature scale eee ee ee p 4 4 I Li mot obo ono o4 mot mono iaa mias ee ais a ee ee es Oe ee ed ee a toebWeecitehde bocce od eh on BS be 1 a 1 1 en ee es ee naea Ls mou m4 mo mo mp ee eee eee ain aes ee he al ot 1 y lau 1 e ir h mot bono oo mot obo 1 mot 1 1 pigi w airia ics ees ia tell ace ia Re oo cad akao in emma al Cee a ai oo r 1 ee ee pM Li Li Li Y axis scale Grid Scroll bars F0404 ai Display Description Oo otm fC escription S Scale for elapsed time seconds Scale for measured voltage mV Temperature scale Scale for measured temperature C Scroll bars Scroll the chromatogram screen to view unseen parts of the chromatogram Crossed auxiliary lines according with X and Y axis scales Clicking on the Grid command in the Options menu enables disables grid indication IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 4 4 3 Viewing Chromatograms and Temperature Data The Chromatogram window can display up to eight chromatograms and two graphs of temperature data E Viewing Chromatograms The following table summarizes the types of chromatograms you can view in the Chromatogram window Last chromatogram The chromatogram for the measurement currently in progress This chromatogram is updated at a specific interval Current chromatogram 1 and current chromatogra
50. e display can be scrolled using either of the following two methods Method 1 Click on the Lal EJ al gt or button at either end of the scroll bars The chromatogram scrolls in the direction of the arrow by one increment of the scale with each click IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 10 Method 2 Drag the E button on the scroll bar The chromatogram scrolls to the new position of the button 4 5 Zooming and Temporarily Saving Chromatograms In the Closeup window a specific area of the chromatogram can be zoomed in or enlarged for detailed view and the enlarged part can be temporarily saved so that it can be viewed later even after the window has been updated This section explains how to zoom in out using the buttons on the toolbar Zooming can also be achieved by using the commands in the Scale menu E Zooming In Procedure Click on the Zoom in button Eh on the toolbar Both the X and Y axis scales expand by one scale increment with the reference point at the center of the Closeup window Zooming in can also be achieved by using the Zoom In command in the Scale menu E Zooming Out Procedure Click on the Zoom out button E on the toolbar Both the X and Y axis scales reduce in size by one scale increment with the reference point at the center of the Closeup window Zooming out can also be achieved by using the Zoom Out command in the Scale me
51. each stream switching valve If all of the valves are turned off the area simply appears gray Valves 1 to 8 Indicate the on off state of the valves 1 to 8 each Det 1 Det 2 Indicates the on off state of the detector Clicking the right mouse button on this symbol opens the detector signal window Heat Indicates the state of the temperature controller Clicking the left mouse button on this symbol opens the Temperature Control Unit Operation window ON See Also For information on the detailed display of the detector signal and temperature controller see Section 3 3 E Data Display Area This area displays the retention time peak number peak name and detector signal The data is updated in one second cycle If two detectors are used this area shows data separately for each detector Area Layout Retention time 156 s 866 Common data area Peak number Peak name O 017 Detector output Detector 1 Detector 2 data data F0311 ai Descriptions of the Area The following table summarizes the descriptions of the display Available Information Retention time Indicates the time elapsed since the start of analysis Also indicates the ratio of the elapsed time to the analysis period in a percentage Peak number Indicates the number of the peak being analyzed Peak name Indicates the ID of the peak being analyzed Detector output Indicates the level of the detector signal in millivolt
52. epare a personal computer which fills the specification and turn on the power Start Windows 2 Insert the installation disk into the CD ROM drive 3 The install program is started automatically The following dialog box appears Click Run Setup bat If it is not started automatically run setup bat file in the CD ROM manually AL AutoPlay o DVD Drive G GCMT V810 E Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media z Run Setup bat CF Publisher not specified General options 1 Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel 4 The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for GC Maintenance Terminal dialog appears Click Next Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for GCMT The InstallShield Wizard will install GEMT on your computer To continue click Next lt Back 5 Hereafter install according to the displayed instruction Ay NOTE Might be necessary to restart the personal computer at the end of installation IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt 3 E Disabling UAC User Account Control UAC helps prevent unauthorized programs from being installed on the system silently by viruses or malicious software This feature is normally preferable but in some cases it may interfere with system operation and settings e g UAC may bl
53. er alarm description has been created Type in one of the alarm numbers already registered with the Alarm Setting window of the LCD panel Message Type in the alarm message up to 16 letters This item must be registered independently of the one registered on the LCD panel of the analyzer Alarm contents Type in an explanation and or the purpose of the alarm up to 32 letters Alarm status Type in the alarm criteria and limit value s up to 80 letters Type in the likely cause of the alarm up to 80 letters Countermeasure Type in the fundamental countermeasure or temporary corrective action according to the likely cause up to 80 letters E Defining Detailed Descriptions Procedure 1 Inthe Alarm Status or Alarm History window click on the Making User Alarm Description command in the Detail menu The User Alarm Description window opens 2 Type in the alarm number message alarm contents alarm status presumed cause and countermeasure Haking User Alarm Description Alarm number f a Message PEAK CONC Alarm contents Peak 1 Cone ts Over Upper Limit Alarm status ia 1 Cone is Over 100pprn Presumed cause r sample has some problem Countermeasure i process 1 Enter Delete Close F0511 ai e Enter an alarm number and then click on the Display button to view the previously defined description for the alarm 3 Click on the Enter button A confirmation dialog box pops up 7 Do vou want to save
54. es the name of the selected file Viewing a Detail Chromatogram 1 2 3 4 Before calling up the Pen Select dialog box set the operation mode to Stop in either the Process or Lab status Click on either the Pen Select command in the Graph menu or the EJ button on the toolbar The Pen Select dialog box pops up From the list boxes select the detail chromatogram s Chromatogram s for the last four times that have been saved by detector in the analyzer can be retrieved here Detail Chrom 1_1 A chromatogram of analysis performed one cycle before by detector 1 Detail Chrom 1_4 A chromatogram of analysis performed four cycles before by detector 1 Detail Chrom 2_1 A chromatogram of analysis performed one cycle before by detector 2 Detail Chrom 2_4 A chromatogram of analysis performed four cycles before by detector 2 Wait until the detail chromatogram is uploaded from the analyzer This processing time depends on an analysis cycle sampling rate and communication speed Upon the completion of uploading the Save As dialog box pops up If you want save the detail chromatogram in a file specify the name of the file and then click on the Save button Press the Cancel button if you do not want to save it Save in 200109 Tl e 19280924 op 19280930 crp 19280936 crp 15280942 a 19280925 crp a 19280931 crp e 19280937 crp a 19280943 fa 19280926 crp 8 19280992 crp e 19280938 crp e 19280944
55. etc Uploading and Downloading Analyzer Parameter Settings Parameter settings can be uploaded and downloaded thus allowing the parameters set on the LCD panel to be also set in another analyzer Detailed Chromatogram Display and Data Saving A chromatogram is displayed in two ways the Analyzer Operation window which shows an overview of the chromatogram and the Chromatogram window which provides a more detailed view of it The Chromatogram window allows zooming changing scales and saving of chromatogram data IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal gt 1 2 Analysis Data Accumulation and Graph Creation The results of analyses at the analyzer are gathered on an analysis history sheet One history sheet can hold the peak names of up to 255 analyses and analysis time data of 250 analyses The analysis history sheet can be saved retrieved or graphed In addition the sheet can be retrieved as a file format in Microsoft Excel for further advanced data processing Data Acquisition for Maintenance Personal computers and Windows have been designed with the assumption that they will be used in a general office environment Therefore the Maintenance Terminal is aimed for use on a daily basis in maintaining the analyzer For continuous monitoring over a long period it is recommended that the process instruments be used for analog output DCS communication and as an analyzer
56. f the isothermal oven the single oven by the analysis cycle If there are two detectors the area shows two chromatograms Double clicking in this area opens the Chromatogram window N See Also For details on the Chromatogram window see Chapter 4 Area Layout Chromatogram Temperature Active Stream A Next Stream Temp Chromatz Chromat SN The time elapsed up to now is shown as a broken line F0308 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 Descriptions of the Area The scales are displayed in the following format a a Horizontal scale Shows a chromatogram with the analysis period set on a task by task basis Vertical scale An automatic scale which adjusts automatically so that the approximate data deflection up to that moment is 80 percent of full scale This automatic scaling is set separately for the chromatogram and temperature Active Stream Indicates the number of the stream being currently measured Indicates Disp OK when sample displacement is ready available only for manual calibration validation method Next Stream Indicates the number of stream scheduled next For preparation status P is added as a suffix E Timing Display Area This area displays a chart of the on off times for each analyzer valve and gate according to the analysis cycle These times are preset As for the on off times for the gate if two detectors are
57. g procedure Procedure 1 Click on the Upload to PC command in the File menu The Save As dialog box pops up where you can specify the file name for the parameter setting information to be uploaded The default directory is Data right under the installation directory Save As seal Al ci File name Copy of 010815 01 pr6 save as type or6 File pr6 Input F0336 ai 2 Type the name of the file where you want to save the parameter settings with an extension of pr6 in the File name field Example When the file name is system01 type 3 Click on the OK button A dialog box pops up to show the status of the transmission of the parameter settings from the analyzer Vole g Sieber oa ar alas ba Pe Fle age eye t ae Intern ipt F0337 ai When all parameter settings have been uploaded and saved in the file the following dialog box pop up La Se hraj cadena cmb i n31 ne ascii F0338 ai It takes about 40 seconds for data transmission from the analyzer if the communication speed is 38400 bps 4 Click on the OK button The uploading has been completed To interrupt the uploading of parameter settings pops up Click on the Interrupt button in the dialog box showing the transmission status A confirmation dialog box e Click on the Yes button IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 22 E Downl
58. g table summarizes the details on the items in the window oo tem Description S Shows the alarm level 1 3 and type of alarm Related data 1 2 Shows the meaning of related data and its scale if the alarm has a reference Alarm status Shows the alarm criteria and limit values Shows the likely cause of the alarm Countermeasure Suggests a fundamental countermeasure or a temporary corrective action according to the likely cause 5 2 Opening and Closing Alarm Windows The alarm windows Alarm Status Alarm History and Alarm Detail Description can be opened from any of the following windows or box e Analyzer Operation window e Alarm message box In addition you can switch between the Alarm Status and Alarm History windows or open the Alarm Detail Description window from either of these two windows N See Also See Section 3 8 for details on the alarm message box Note that you can exit any alarm window by using the general operation for closing a window IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 4 E Opening Alarm Windows from the Analyzer Operation Window Opening the Alarm Status Window In the Analyzer Operation window click on the Alarm Status command in the Display menu The Alarm Status window opens Alam Gratis eae WN Fae Mee Eoasl Heo F ar SEES DATA DATs C002 IOD OF 4l Tah emparat desiatica TEES ull Bees of erada F0505 ai Opening the Alarm History
59. gnment Peak name of the peak number in which the latest analysis has been executed The system uses dashes to connect the stream number peak number and peak name in sequence followed by the concentration unit ppm or no unit in parentheses Date time Indicates the date year month day and time hour minute when the analysis for each cycle started up to 250 date time data items If the number of data items exceed 250 the oldest data item is discarded to make way for a new data item Retention time Indicates the retention time for each peak in seconds IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 8 E Laboratory Analysis Results Window The Laboratory Analysis Results window displays the most recent results of laboratory analysis done by the analyzer in the Lab mode in the order that peaks are detected The results of a laboratory analysis are updated each time the analyzer completes a laboratory analysis To record the current data for future reference save this window To view the data not shown on the initial screen use the scroll bar Window Layout The following figure shows the layout of the Laboratory Analysis Results window eo dimbr Ficus Ladera aia parr aba F0608 ai To view the unseen parts of the data click on the or buttons on the horizontal or vertical scroll bar to scroll the page Contents of Information The following table summa
60. he Remote mode on the analyzer s LCD panel and then connect it again via the communication cable 3 There is a wrong connection in the wiring to the analyzer Corrective action Check the wiring between the analyzer and your personal computer 3 Click on the OK button The LCD Emulator window opens mE GC 1000 LOG Emul LEl li riad 41 a rr ae a oop naa TAI Tr E Gye ile ALL Sol gegee Date 1 lt OLL 1 loo OLL I oF Hons CAN CEL EACE pp al Wo oa a a SET SENT Fi Fz Fa Fd F5 F STATUS RESULT ALAR TEHP EE LEAR 5 DPERATION iG PRE NEXT nee When the message Exit command is received appears in the LCD emulator window establish a communication link with the analyzer using the Connect command on the Connect menu after you have finished panel operation on the analyzer IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 2 LCD Emulator Window gt 2 3 E Exiting Procedure 1 Click on the Exit command in the Connect menu A dialog box pops up asking you to confirm the termination of the LCD emulator F0204 ai 2 Click on the Yes button Communication with the analyzer is dropped and the LCD emulator terminates 3 Either run other software or terminate Windows and then turn off the power 2 2 Basic Operations The LCD Emulator window is exactly the same as the LCD panel both in appearance and function Buttons in the window can
61. he radio button of the calibration validation method you want to specify and then click on the Exec button A confirmation dialog box pops up F0320 ai 3 Click on the Yes button 4 Amessage appears to inform you that the data has been changed successfully OPE_MAIN Si Data has been changed successtully F0321 ai 5 Click on the OK button to finish 3 6 Changing the states of the Valves Detectors Temperature Controller By clicking on the each symbol in the Valve Display Control area the state of the valves detectors and temperature controller of each part can be turned on or off This section explains how to change the states Ay NOTE The states of the valves detectors temperature controller can be changed only at user level C In addition the status must be in Manual This change cannot be made unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode E Changing the Stream Switching Valves 1 Click on the Stream Valve symbol The Stream Valve on off dialog box pops up Stream Det Heat ji Con fo e Det ON Stream vle Mo Click 2 4 Oven Stream Yalve on off Ed L amp W1 118 0 degC LSw2 132 0 deg w ON C OFF Cancel F0322 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 16 2 If you want to turn on the valve click the ON radio button and then select the number of the stream valve you want to switch to
62. her than measured values and comprises fixed data that do not vary with time such as the number and types of detectors names of components to be analyzed and alarm history data The Maintenance Terminal functions are not executable until the initial database is loaded e ttakes about 60 seconds to load the initial database when the communication speed is 38400 bps If there is no change in the fixed data loading ends in about 10 seconds because in that case only alarm data are loaded After loading is completed the Analyzer Operation window opens The Analysis Results window also comes into operation and appears as an icon walpa Uperglun G14 7 fF st l erri Fis Dian GO Sa Cavahir Hadi Hew rr Stat here Eaa Srillp Hrd haa aes SIs 11 501 O Genion d Hosoda a ober 7 lra Zl an Kel l asni Temp Analyzer E i i IC TEs operation window 3 E i a mii 1 _____ ___ TTL b a D u 1 i GAO oH gt wa wid ie r De pa l e oF 1 none m Leva dh ican Pk ie Fos W len p ON OF On G ON Caca arna C13 Co sla Qi Xa baIKM ip Ariadne Apaan F maan HTA 1 BE nases F a ls Lalesi Analysis Results window icon pina e The Analyzer Operation window is the parent window in the Maintenance Terminal and must always be open irrespective of the type of Maintenance Terminal function being used The window can be minimized to an icon with the Minimize button e Itta
63. i I 11 Keke eee ee ee lnL l i F0615 ai 2 Select the peak names to be shown on a graph from the list box at the bottom right as described below Selecting consecutive peak names Drag the mouse from the first peak name to the last one Selecting nonconsecutive peak names a Click on the first peak name or the range of peaks b Click on the second peak name or the range of peaks while holding down the CTRL key c Repeat step b to select all the necessary peak names The selected peak names will be highlighted e You can select a maximum of six peak names at one time e Ifyou have selected the wrong range of peaks make selection again 3 Setup the vertical axis scale the concentration scale for the Concentration Analysis History window and the retention time scale for the Retention Time History window a Select either Linear or Logarithmic scale b Select either Auto or Manual for the scale setting In automatic scaling the system automatically sets the scale appropriate for the selected range of peaks In manual setting the minimum and maximum values of the axis should be entered here e Zero and negative numbers cannot be indicated correctly in a logarithm scale Always select the linear scale if data values include zero or negative numbers 4 Set the range of the time axis a Select either Auto or Manual In automatic setting the system graphs the entire range of the time shown in a histor
64. ick on the System menu then click on the Connect command E Drawing Conventions Some drawings may be partially emphasized simplified or omitted for the convenience of de scription Some screen images depicted in the user s manual may have different display positions or character types e g the upper lower case Also note that some of the images contained in this user s manual are display examples IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 Copyright and Trademark Notices E All Rights Reserved The copyrights of the programs and on line manual contained in the CD ROM are reserved The on line manual is protected by the PDF security from modification however it can be output via a printer Printing out the on line manual is only allowed for the purpose of using the product When using the printed information of the on line manual check if the version is the most recent one by referring to the CD ROM s version No part of the on line manual may be transferred sold distributed including delivery via a com mercial PC network or the like or registered or recorded on video tapes E Trademark Acknowledgments e IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and or other countries e Ethernet is a registered trademark of XEROX Corporation e All other company and p
65. indow should be minimized as icons F0602 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 3 Procedure 1 3 Click on the Exit command in the File menu A dialog box pops up to confirm the end of the session Cond of fanalpee EE ap abd Dade GIS lft aak 2 tees fare hior rs FP Mia 3y da last Plat ecter erlad ce be appl sin LT n F0603 ai Checking the box next to Display the last history when restarting this application allows the last history data to be retrieved and included in analysis result data when the analysis results window Is opened next time It is recommended that this function be enabled by a checking mark here If the assigned total number has been changed by the time of the next startup the last history data will not be included even if the box next to Display the last history when restarting this application is checked and all the information will be reset Note that all the data that have not been saved before or at the last time the window is closed will be erased If the Analysis Results window is not closed in a normal way due to errors or other reasons the last history data will not be retrieved and all the information will be reset Click on the Yes button A dialog box pops up to ask if you want to save the historical records on concentration analysis and then the historical records on retention time F0604
66. intenance Terminal before you start the LCD emulator You also cannot start the LCD emulator unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode Note that there is only one window from which the LCD emulator can be started Procedure 1 Turn on the power to the personal computer start up Windows and open the Maintenance Terminal group window of Program Manager Teste LCD emulator icon F0201 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 2 LCD Emulator Window gt 2 2 2 Double click on the LCD emulator icon This establishes a communication link with the analyzer If the link ends successfully the CONNECT lamp of the LCD emulator lights up in green The dialog box shown below then pops up a GC 00 LOD Emu ace 141 Gor nnck Lmerar ict FTT STT oryenr gt Solynin Linc ERTS Me uul LiVe oH WER HMI E I were gledl Ar w11 b Li a BS Go CE Sc Gc hie TERT Gis EAA EEA AS tant Fey ie Fo IEE Hitna CECOME The icon of analyzer communication task F0202 ai HELP If the window shows the message Unsuccessful end of connection there may be three possible reasons 1 The analyzer cannot be connected temporarily via a communication cable due to noise etc Corrective action Execute the Connect command in the Connect menu on the menu bar to establish the connection again via the communication cable 2 The analyzer is in the Local mode Corrective action Set the analyzer to t
67. izes the functions used in the Maintenance Terminal E LCD Emulator Window Connect How to Operat Disconnect About Topics Com Port a About LCD Emulator Com Speed gt Disp Reset al Exit AlttF4 a 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps F01 ai Menu Name Command Name Function Connect Establishes a communication link with the analyzer Drops the communication link with the analyzer Com Port Used to select a serial port for the communication with the analyzer Com Speed Used to select a communication speed to the analyzer Disp Reset Turns off the LCD display and again opens the Analyzer Status window Exits the LCD emulator Help How to Operate Shows the operation procedures for the LCD emulator Help Topics Shows a Help topic appropriate for a typed in keyword About LCD Emulator Displays the version information on the LCD Emulator window E Analyzer Operation Window Display GC State Operation Mode Measurement State Manual Range Set Up Connect Upload to PC Alarm Status Process Run Stream Sequence Valve Contents Disconnect Download to GC Alarm History Manual Pause Range Select Peak gt Help Topics Stream Select Continuous Alarm Details Stop About GCMT Stream Select One Cycle User Level gt rae mee Com Port Chromatogram Command Cancel _Calibration Validation Com Speed Analysis Results Calibration Validation Start Stream VLV Exit A
68. kes a short while for the Analysis Results window to actually open after its startup If the message Communication link with the analyzer has been dropped appears in the Analyzer Operation window reestablish a communication link with the analyzer using the Connect command in the Connect menu after you have finished panel operation on the analyzer E Selecting a Serial Port for Communication To select a serial port to be used for the communication use the Com Port command in the Connect menu From the pop up menu a usable serial port can be selected When this command is executed the current communication is aborted and then the communication is started from the specified port IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 4 E Changing the Communication Speed To change the communication speed between the analyzer and the Maintenance Terminal use the Com Speed command in the Connect menu If the analyzer connected is the GC Mark II select either 19200 bps or 38400 bps If the analyzer connected is previous versions the communication speed should be 9600 bps Note that the communication selected here should be the same as the one set in the analyzer When this command is executed the current communication is aborted and then the communication is started at the specified speed E Exiting The Analysis Results window must be closed in order to exit the Analyzer Operation window
69. l O a E O a E E sed bscsdal CJ secret ate bnn p4 mr f q p mrr q rsr Li Li Li 1 1 1 Li Li Li Li Li Li PERENNE ERSEN TEN bee debe eee hee dk peek Li Li Li Li Li Li Li Li Closeup window Honi Size and Location of the Window The Chromatogram window opens in the same size and location as the one when opened last time Sizing the Window Drag the window border to enlarge or reduce the size of the window The minimum window size is 600 x 480 E Closing the Window Procedure Click on the Exit command in the File menu while the Chromatogram window is active The Chromatogram window closes IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 3 4 2 Window Layout The Chromatogram window displays chromatograms in detail In addition to the most recent chromatogram chromatograms previously saved in a file can also be retrieved and displayed in the window E Toolbar The most frequently used commands are provided as buttons on the toolbar Toolbar Layout The toolbar contains the following command buttons Overall view button Snapshot 1 Mouse position button Auto scale button button faded Ne ee a E Save Chromatogram Zoom out Pen selection Temperature Snapshot 2 Help button button Zoom inbutton Part Zoom button Timing Mark Dutton button E Closeup Window The Closeup window displays chromatogram s and temperature s Window Layout X axis scal
70. l settings Always notify Never notify me when Programs try to install software or make changes to my computer I make changes to Windows settings Not recommended Choose this only if you need to use programs that are not certified for Windows because they do not support User Account Control Never notify 3 Slide to Never notify and then click OK Disabling UAC is now complete In order to re enable UAC slide the above level and then click OK for Windows Vista 1 Open the Control Panel and then User Accounts G a t Control Panel User Accounts Search Tasks s Make changes to your user account Create a password reset disk Manage your network Change your password m passwords Remove your password soft_g i Administrator Manage your file encryption Change your picture Password protected ificates certificates i Change your account name Configure advanced user ta pai pasties i Change your account type Change my environment variables ie Manage another account rs Turn User Account Control on or off IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 2 3 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt 5 Click Turn User Account Control on or off The following dialog appears Click Continue Mes Mccemrd Cems Ee F ypu Gluorhed Gg ach caries a le Acer Cemin Wid LA obelt Wind ari eiii Ciria Cancel Ue a DS reel hpr Cog er Po es re a
71. larm Status Display Alarm Contents Alarm History Making User Alarm Description Help Topics Clear History Alarm Message F04 ai menu Name Command Name Functor Detail Display Opens the Alarm Detail Description window Making User Alarm Used to set the detailed description for a user defined Description alarm Help Alarm Contents Shows the Help contents of the Alarm window Help Topics Shows a Help topic appropriate for a typed in keyword IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Appendix A Menus gt A 5 E Analysis Result Window m fwo fem e Save Latest Analysis Results Draw A Contents Reset History Concentration Analysis History Draw B Help Topics Automatic Saving Retention Time History Draw Laboratory Analysis Results Open File Analysis Results cee File Concentration Analysis Histor Save y y Save As About Analysis Results File Retention Time History File Laboratory Analysis Results F05 ai Note Commands in menus vary depending on the type of the currently open analysis results window The above table lists the com mands for all the types of analysis results windows Menu Name Command Name Function File Saves the data of an analysis results acquisition window in files Reset History Simultaneously erases the data of both the Concentration Analysis History and Retention Time History windows Automatic Savig Automatically saves the historical
72. lete the temporarily saved chromatogram click on the Options menu point to Snap Shot and then click on the Clear command The saved chromatogram is deleted and the red lamp on the Snapshot 1 button turns off e Two different chromatograms can be saved temporarily as Snapshot 1 and Snapshot 2 e The Snap Shot command in the Options menu can also be used for temporary saving e The images of Snapshot 1 and Snapshot 2 are automatically erased upon the start of each new analysis cycle E Full Display Procedure Click on the Full Display button Eh on the toolbar The position and scale of the chromatogram are recalculated and the chromatogram returns to its original size e The Full Disp command in the Scale menu can also be used for viewing the full display IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 12 4 6 Saving Chromatograms In the Chromatogram window the chromatogram derived from the measurement in progress can be viewed and also chromatograms saved in a file can be retrieved and viewed E Saving Saving Chromatograms A currently displayed chromatogram can be saved in the hard disk of a personal computer Click on the Save Chromatogram button Eh on the toolbar The File Chromatogram Selection dialog box pops up ke Chrom Selec on Dawe Clery Caneel Tl ast Chrom I 2 Pre Chrom 1 3 12st erp F0414 ai From the chromatograms sh
73. ls down to 1 MB or below IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 14 A r How to print chromatograms e Use the CAPTURE IT tool to make hard copies of chromatograms e See the Capture It Operation Manual IM 11B3G1 02E to learn more about the tool IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 1 5 Alarm Windows Alarm windows show information on alarms which have occurred in the analyzer There are three types of alarm windows depending on the information presented Alarm Status Alarm History and Alarm Detail Description This chapter describes the types and layouts of alarm windows how to open and close the windows how to delete records on alarm history and how to create descriptions for user defined alarms Window Switching Sequence Analyzer Operation window Alarm Status command Alarm History command Alarm Details command Alarm History command Alarm Alarm Status History i mM display window Alarm Status Los Alarm Number Selection View dialog box Cancel command command Execute Alarm Detail Description window Close command F0501 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 2 5 1 Types and Layouts of Alarm
74. lt F4 Calibration Validation Stop Selection Cancel Calibration Validation Method y User Level A User Level B User Level C Name Gate Std On Off Time Result Unit Measuring Range DET1 Ref Task Number Ref Peak Number DET2 Gate Cut Method Integ Method Std Conc Std Area Calib Factor F02 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 N lt Appendix A Menus gt Menu Name CommandName Function Com Port Used to select a serial port for the communication with the analyzer Com Speed Used to select a communication speed to the analyzer Exit Exits the Maintenance Terminal File Upload to PC Download to GC Display Alarm Status Alarm History Alarm Details Chromatogram Analysis Results GC State Process Manual Lab Operation Mode Uploads and saves parameter settings from the analyzer to thedisk of the Maintenance Terminal Downloads and saves parameter settings from the disk of theMaintenance Terminal to the analyzer Opens the Alarm Status window Opens the Alarm History window Opens the Alarm Details window Opens the Chromatogram window Opens an Analysis Results window Commands to change to the Process mode Commands to change to the Manual mode Commands to change to the Lab mode ZC Commands to change to the Run mode Pause Stop Command Cancel Commands to change to the Pause mode Commands to the Stop mode Cancels the operation mode reserve
75. m 2 refer to the current chromatograms acquired through detector 1 and detector 2 respectively Asampling rate is 80 ms Previous The chromatogram acquired in the measurement carried out immediately chromatogram before This chromatogram is updated at a specific interval Previous chromatogram 1 and previous chromatogram 2 refer to the previous chromatograms acquired through detector 1 and detector 2 respectively A sampling rate is 80 ms Filed chromatogram A chromatogram uploaded from the analyzer to a PC A sampling rate is the same as the one of the analyzer Detail chromatogram Achromatogram saved in a file The window can display up to eight filed chromatograms Differential A chromatogram showing the differences between two on screen chromatogram chromatograms The window can display up to two chromatograms To view two differential chromatograms select two different chromatograms such as differential chromatogram 1 and differential chromatogram 2 You cannot select the same chromatogram twice Viewing the Last or Previous Chromatogram 1 Click on either the Pen Select command in the Graph menu or the E button on the toolbar The Pen Select dialog box pops up EE t31 1 hi Phiren m LOST r 1 7 JE J es LE Crm 7 Cael So ees MOC TF os Hone TF eer Honc _ Honc gt Eee Honc E Honc F0405 ai 2 From the list boxes appropriate for the color
76. matogram window displays chromatograms from the analyzer in detail In addi tion to the most recent chromatogram previous chromatograms Saved in a file can also be retrieved onto the display This chapter describes how to open and close the Chroma togram window how the window Is composed how to change the scale and zoom in the window and how to save and retrieve chromatograms Window Switching Sequence Analyzer Operation window Click on the Chromatogram Exit command menu Chromatogram window 4 F0401 ai 4 1 Opening and Closing the Chromatogram Window This section describes how to open and close the Chromatogram window E Opening the Window The Chromatogram window can be opened from the Analyzer Operation window in two ways by using the command in the menu or by double clicking anywhere in the Chromatogram Display area Ay NOTE Only one Chromatogram window can be opened at a time Procedure 1 Click on the Chromatogram command in the Display menu in the Analyzer Operation window or double click anywhere in the Chromatogram Display area The Chromatogram window opens IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 2 Continuous saving indication Legend Overall view button SLi eee ee SS ro S94 TS Ss ra eo l o
77. mode or operate Operation accepted operation Operation mode or operate valves at user level C only command valves while at a wrong user level Valve operation is only Invalid attempt to operate valves Select the Manual mode when available in Manual in a mode other than the Manual operating valves However note mode mode that valves are operational at user level C only Detector operation is Invalid attempt to operate the Select the Manual mode when only available in Manual detector in a mode other than the operating the detector However mode Manual mode note that the detector is operational at user level C only A higher user level is Invalid attempt to change the The operation pattern can be needed for pattern valve operation pattern or operate changed at user levels B and C detector operation valves at a wrong user level only valves can be operated at user level C only File File access is only Invalid attempt to upload or Parameter settings can be operation available at user level C download parameter settings at uploaded and downloaded at the wrong user level user level C only File operation is only Invalid attempt to upload or Make Process Lab Stop active available in Process Lab download parameter settings in before uploading or downloading Stop a mode other than Process Lab parameter settings Stop E Chromatogram Window Message Description Corrective Measures Continuous
78. n as the interval for saving type a whole number automatic saving from 1 to 250 Cannot create a graph because Create a graph when data are the currently open window does available not contain graph data Cannot create a graph because Once again check the data for the selected range for the graph the selected range of graph Also being created contains invalid check that the range contains data This message also appears necessary data if the selected range for the graph does not contain any data Some of the data necessary Once again check that none to create the graph remain of the necessary data remain unselected unselected Seven or more peaks have been Agraph can contain no more selected at one time during peak than six peaks at a time Select selection no more than six peaks The starting time has been set at Set the starting time at a time an later time than the ending time earlier than the ending time during time axis setting manual The upper or lower limit of A logarithmic axis cannot indicate the scale has been set ata values smaller than zero value smaller than zero during When setting the upper and the setting manual of the lower limits of a logarithmic axis logarithmic axis use values larger than zero IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 Revision Information Title GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package Operation Guide Manual No IM 11B03G
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80. n port number typically 1 ALARM_ 101 Register the text describing a user defined alarm CODE 101 MESSAGE 1 REAK CONC ERR Abnormal concentration of component 1 TIP About initialization files e Ifyou are upgrading the version of the Maintenance Terminal already in use or operating the Maintenance Terminal with the default values you need not make any changes to the initialization file e Changes to the file do not take effect until the system is restarted IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt 9 E Standard Specifications Communication Converter K9404LA K9490LD RS 232C Communication cable Figure Wiring This communication converter converts communications from RS 422 to RS 232C for PC or DCS communication and shuts off the communication signals when a power off signal is received from the analyzer This maintains explosion protection on the analyzer side Signal terminal to the GC1000 Mark II M4 terminals 1 RS 422 SDA SDB RDA RDB 2 D I 12 V Signal Terminals on the Communication Equipment M4 terminals RS 232C D Sub25 female terminals Power supply 100 to 240 V AC 10 50 60 Hz 5 15 W Max M4 terminals Terminal Arrangement common for K9404LA K9404LD D SUB female 25 pins Terminal M4 RS 232C ames eit SDB RDA RDB RS 422 DA12V AC powers pp power supply from the GC1000 analyzer F10 EPS PC Comm
81. n the E button on the toolbar to view the Graph Setup dialog box where you can make changes e Agraph window cannot be saved If necessary save the history record window and recreate a graph E Closing a Graph Window If you no longer need the graph window close it taking the following procedure Procedure In the graph window you want to close click on the Close command in the Close menu The graph window closes E Printing a Graph Window Procedure In the graph window you want to print click on the Print in the Graph menu The graph will be printed out This can also be achieved by clicking on the J button on the toolbar in the graph window Print orientation portrait or landscape can be set in the Print Setup dialog box which can be accessed by clicking on the Print Setup command in the Graph menu Orientation i Portrait Landscape Cancel F0617 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 18 6 7 Resetting Historical Data If you want to record data from scratch in the Concentration Analysis History and Retention Time History windows execute the Reset History command Executing the command simultaneously erases all data in both windows regardless of the state of the analysis results windows E Resetting Historical Data in the Concentration Analysis History and Retention Time History Windows Procedure 1 Open the Latest Analysis Re
82. nalysis Results window N See Also For details on the contents of information see Latest Analysis Results Window in Section 6 2 E File Concentration Analysis History Window The File Concentration Analysis History window is used to retrieve and refer to the data of the Concentration Analysis History window saved in a file Other analysis results acquisition windows cannot be opened from this window The information shown in this window is exactly the same as the one shown in the Concentration Analysis History window N See Also For details on the contents of information see Concentration Analysis History Window in Section 6 2 E File Retention Time History Window The File Retention Time History window is used to retrieve and refer to the data of the Retention Time History window saved in a file Other analysis results acquisition windows cannot be opened from this window The information shown in this window is exactly the same as the one shown in the Retention Time History window N See Also For details on the contents of information see Retention Time History Window in Section 6 2 E File Laboratory Analysis Results Window The File Laboratory Analysis Results window is used to retrieve and refer to the data of the Laboratory Analysis Results window saved in a file Other analysis results acquisition windows cannot be opened from this window The information shown in this window is exactly the same as
83. nance Terminal and list of its mes sages Refer to the appendices for details on the menus and messages Intended Readers The description on installation assumes that reders have a basic knowledge of both the hardware and software required for installing the Maintenance Terminal This is also true for Chapter 1 and subsequent chapters as well as for the Windows operating system However the basic operations of Windows are specifically described in Chapter 1 so you can work with it without prior knowledge For the detailed operation of Windows refer to the separate appropriate manual Priority Precautions in operating and handling the Maintenance Terminal are also found in the online help window of the Maintenance Terminal and the README TXT file that is registered during installa tion inaddition to this guide The order of precedence among these information sources is 1 README TXT 2 Help online manual 3 Operation guide this document Media No IM 11B03G03 03E Ath Edition Mar 2012 YK IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 All Rights Reserved Copyright 2006 Yokogawa Electric Corporation Safety Precautions In order to protect the system controlled by the product and the product itself and ensure safe operation observe the safety precautions described in this user s manual We assume no liability for safety if users fail to observe these instructions when operating the product Modificatio
84. nce Terminal gt 6 E PC Configuration for Power Management It is recommended that the following items be set and confirmed after installation of GCMT Ay NOTE GCMT may not function properly while the sleep standby and hibernation settings are enabled The settings above can be disabled in Windows The setting procedure is as follows for Windows 7 Log on as a user with administrator privileges click the Start menu select Control Panel Hardware and Sound double click Power Options to display the Power Options Properties dialog box and then make sure the following items are set as described below Note that some of the items described below may not be displayed depending on the configuration of the PC If an item is not displayed the function is disabled e Choose what the power button does When I press the power button Do nothing When I press the sleep button Do nothing When I close the lid Do nothing e Choose what to turn off the display Turn off the display Never for Windows Vista Log on as a user with administrator privileges click the Start menu select Control Panel double click Power Options to display the Power Options Properties dialog box and then make sure the following items are set as described below Note that some of the items described below may not be displayed depending on the configuration of the PC If an item is not displayed the function is disabled e System Settings window When I press
85. neeeneeneneeees 6 15 6 7 Resetting Historical Data siccececetescecsenscwsnoscencencnntevceencecdsecamnmererneetineteeeneecccens 6 18 6 8 Opening the Help Window of an Analysis Results Window 08 6 19 Appendix A MENUS cise eecaeasie estonia ececnncestamenieneneoecamenesshaceauaueceatenceavetecunecudeusers A 1 Appendix B Messages Summary c cccssscceeceesscsseneeeeseseeensseeeesseeeaansneeeeeas B 1 Revision Information ccccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeceeesnneeeseeceaessaeeeseseeeessaeeeeseeenaaeeeeesesoaaaaaes i IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt 1 Installing the Maintenance Terminal This chapter describes the installation of the Maintenance Terminal GCMT in the personal computer system being used This installation assumes that your PC system is already in the ready state under the following conditions and also that you have some knowledge of how to use the system E System Configuration Software conditions Check that the software meets the following conditions Microsofts Windows 7 Professional 32bit Service Pack 1 or Windows Vista Business Edition or Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 Hardware conditions Before installing GCMT check that the hardware meets the following conditions GC1000 up to 1 km Mark II analyzer Models supported IBM PC or computable machine that can run Microsoft Windows and for which Ethernet is avail
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87. not shown on the initial screen use the scroll bar Window Layout The following figure shows the layout of the Latest Analysis Results window E APN sums Lalest ane te suet F0605 ai To view the unseen parts of the data click on the or Ea buttons on the horizontal or vertical scroll bar to scroll the page NOTE If settings of the Stream Sequence or Peak are changed while the Analysis Results window is active e Click on the Exit command in the File menu to close the Analysis Results window once Next exit the Maintenance Terminal And then restart the Maintenance Terminal and reopen the Analysis Results window Continuous operation without restarting the overall functions of the Maintenance Terminal may result in incorrect data display IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 5 Contents of Information The following table summarizes the contents of the data items shown in the Latest Analysis Results window Pp item escription Analysis start time Indicates the date and time when analysis of the on screen data started Indicates the relative number 1 to 255 of peaks the serial number of all peaks of all streams Stream Peak Indicates the peaks of the stream in ascending order in the order of their assignment Peak name of the peak number in which the latest analysis has been executed The system uses dashes to connect the stream num
88. ntenance Terminal E Notes before turning on the power switch Please confirm all communication cables have been connected before turning on the power switch Please turn on power switch in order of the GC1000 Markll the communication converter K9404LA and personal computer Please turn off the power switch by the opposite procedure E Notes concerning communication cables Please do not take off or install the communication cables during the power supply turned on If it will be done it may be needed to turn on the main power again because of communication error when the GCMT is used next time IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal gt 1 4 1 3 Notes Before Use The Maintenance Terminal is a software package which runs under Windows In this section you will learn basic operations common to the Windows software E Mouse A mouse is used to work with the Maintenance Terminal Basic Mouse Operations The mouse cursor wX in the window moves as you move the mouse Place the mouse cursor on an item you want to select in a window and click the left mouse button to select it Buttons There are three ways to press mouse buttons Click Press the left button and immediately remove your finger Normally most clicking operations use the left button but some may use the right button Click in this manual means to press the left button Double click P
89. ntenance Terminal E Starting While the LCD emulator is running you cannot start the Maintenance Terminal Exit the LCD emulator before you start the Maintenance Terminal You also cannot start the Maintenance Terminal unless the analyzer is in the Remote mode Note that there is only one window from which the Maintenance Terminal can be started Procedure 1 Turn on the power to the personal computer start up Windows and open the Maintenance Terminal group window of Program Manager eo GC Maintenance Term Miel x File Edit View Go Favorites Maintenance Terminal icon F0302 ai 2 Double click on the Maintenance Terminal icon This establishes a communication link with the analyzer and the Initial Database Loading window opens Analyzer Operation Not Measuring eae Connect Help Initial database aru ii Uploading Analyzer database Please wait 59 sec Initial database Interrupt loading dialog Astart 7 e F Analyzer Operation GCCOMM Analyzer communication task icon F0303 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 3 If the message Unsuccessful end of connection appears check the communication line the serial port number and the communication speed and then try again to establish the communication 3 The remaining time is counted down during initial database loading e The initial database is the data ot
90. nu E Partial Zooming In Procedure 1 Click on the Part Zoom button amp on the toolbar 2 On the overall view area or Closeup window drag the mouse diagonally from the starting to the ending point of the area you want to zoom in Starting point F0412 ai The specified area is enlarged to fully fit in the Closeup window IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 11 ra LAnoimathnneatimn Ws de as zo tod b t Oplicns Hele E E l H ii i k Y es iLe er t ae oat BLEE F0413 ai Selecting the Part Zoom button automatically disables the auto scale Partial Zooming in can also be achieved by using the Part Zoom command in the Scale menu The range of the partially enlarged area specified in the above procedure may differ from the actual displayed range shown in the Closeup window due to a programmatic reason E Temporary Saving Snapshot This subsection explains how to temporarily save the partially enlarged chromatogram obtained in the previous subsection Procedure 1 Click on the Snapshot 1 button h on the toolbar The red lamp on the Snapshot 1 button turns on and the on screen chromatogram is temporarily saved in memory 2 To view the temporarily saved chromatogram after changing the display back to the previously opened one click on the Snapshot 1 button with red light The chromatogram saved as Snapshot 1 appears 3 To de
91. o the name of a currently open window TIP Switching Between the Analysis Results Acquisition Windows Using the Tool Buttons e You can also switch between the analysis results acquisition windows by clicking on the buttons on the toolbar To switch to Click on Latest Analysis Results window LM button Concentration Analysis History window button Retention Time History window E button Laboratory Analysis Results window button IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 11 6 4 Saving and Retrieving Data The data of the analysis results acquisition windows Latest Analysis Results Concentration Analysis History Retention Time History and Laboratory Analysis Results windows are updated each time the analyzer completes an analysis The data can be saved in files and retrieved in the file reference windows File Analysis Results File Concentration Analysis History File Retention Time History or File Laboratory Analysis Results window for future reference In addition the data of a history record can automatically be saved at a fixed interval E Saving Data of an Analysis Results Acquisition Window Procedure 1 Open the analysis results acquisition window to be saved and click on either the Save command in the File menu or the 4 button on the toolbar A dialog box pops up to ask you to type in the save destination Save ini Data Save as Ippe
92. oading To download the parameter settings from a disk of the Maintenance Terminal to the analyzer take the following procedure Procedure 1 Click on the Download to GC command in the File menu The file dialog box pops up where you can specify the name of the file to be downloaded 2 Select the file name and then click on the OK button A dialog box pops up to show the status of the transmission of the parameter settings to the analyzer rine oe yp tle see ab aber ber ae Fle age wa t JE ii Intern ipt F0339 ai When all parameter settings have been downloaded from the disk of the Maintenance Terminal to the analyzer a dialog box pops up to notify you of the completion of the transmission Mika rns Ei 45 I oT ee r a al ie hee aal bd Hoa ara pe srar Iha Road a ie ae F0340 ai e lt takes about 60 seconds for data transmission from the analyzer if the communication speed is 38400 bps 3 Click on the OK button The downloading has been completed e To interrupt the downloading of parameter settings follow the instructions under In the uploading procedure A NOTE The parameters in the initial database of the Maintenance Terminal may be inconsistent with those of the analyzer after downloading the parameters resulting in an incorrect display of parameters In that case restart the Maintenance Terminal 3 10 Actions When Alarms Occur If an alarm occurs in the analyzer while the
93. ock installation of some applications A NOTE UAC can be disabled at the user s discretion Yokogawa is not responsible for any problems that may result from disabling UAC The UAC setting is enabled by default To disable the setting you must log on using an administrator account All the following steps should be done as an administrator account for Windows 7 1 Open the Control Panel and then User Accounts 82 t Control Panel All Control Panel tems User Accounts File Edit View Tools Help Control Panel Home Make changes to your user account Manage your credentials Change your password Create a password reset disk Perey 23 J Remove your password yoko T Link online IDs F a Administrator Change your picture Password protected Manage your file encryption I certificates fe Change your account name Configure advanced user Change your account type profile properties Change my environment Z Manage another account variables z y Change User Account Control settings See also Parental Controls IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt 4 2 Click Change User Account Control settings yl User Account Control Settings Choose when to be notified about changes to your computer User Account Control helps prevent potentially harmful programs from making changes to your computer Tell me more about User Account Contro
94. on Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 15 E Saving the File Under a Different Name in a File Reference Window Procedure 1 Open the file reference window for the file you want to save Click on the Save As command in the File menu A dialog box pops up to ask you to type the save destination Save as Ippe Latest results ara Cancel F0614 ai 2 After having confirmed the drive and directory names type the file name under which you want the file saved before the extension code Click on the OK button The data in the window are written to the new file and thus saved TIP Extensions e Extensions suffixed to file names during data saving are classified as shown below depending on the type of window you work with These extensions identify the type of the window in question Latest Analysis Results window ana Concentration Analysis History window cnc Retention Time History tm Laboratory Analysis Results window lab Format of Files Saved e Files are saved only in text format comma delimited format Data can be retrieved in a general application as well as in the file reference window of an analysis results window 6 6 Graphing Historical Data Graphs can be created from the data of a history record window Concentration Analysis History Retention Time History File Concentration Analysis History or File Retention Time Analysis History window Graphs can be created in window
95. ow To set the system at a level allowing analyzer operation change the user level by entering the password E Types of User Level There are three user levels A B and C The following table summarizes the permissible operations at each user level PARON Password Entry Analyzer Operation Window Alarm Window During Level Shift A Permits window viewing only no Inhibits deletion of any of the Unnecessary operation is allowed on the analyzer records on alarm history Permits both window viewing and Permits deletion of any of Necessary changing the operation mode the records on alarm history measuring state except cancel command and range Permits both window viewing and Permits deletion of any of Necessary setting concerning all kinds of the records on alarm history operation with the analyzer IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 12 E Changing the User Level 3 9 In this example you will learn how to change to user level C Procedure 1 Click on the User Level command in the Connect menu The User Level submenu opens adya Dpi i 114 lf STRE l wgl s laret Ela 2ks 22 Sbicla p ada Fae Edessa ade Hend Eren Zal Eep Tome A HESE S ral a Fe Fa pod F lice 4 l M j tk g erin 4 l det a MT i vil anaes aes an apa sz Lewd 3 lan syral levra li Cy ake Com il z Il Displays the user level currently set F0316 ai
96. own in the list select the one you want to save and then click on the OK button Save As zx Save int 200103 El c a 19280924 crp 8 19280930 crp a 19280936 crp 8 1928042 19280925 crp 8 19280931 crp 19280937 crp 19280943 fa 19280926 crp fm 19280932 crp a 19280938 crp aa 19280944 a 19280927 crp 8 19280933 cp a 19280929 crp a 19280945 a 19280928 crp ae 19280334 cp e 19280940 crp e 19280946 a 19280929 crp 8 19280935 crp a 19280941 crp a 19280947 El save as Ipe Chromat File orp Cancel T Open as read only F0415 ai In the File Name field type the file name followed by an extension of crp Then click on the OK button The chromatogram is saved to that file Continuous Saving of Chromatograms The current chromatogram can be saved by analysis cycle in the hard disk of a personal computer IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 13 Starting Continuous Saving There are two methods to start continuous saving 1 First make sure that no check mark appears next to the Continuous Saving command in the File menu And then click on the Continuous Saving command 2 Click on the SAVE button in the Continuous saving indication ol ec Fd ho lam F0416 ai Stopping Continuous Saving There are two methods to stop continuous saving 1 Click on the Continuous Sa
97. pturelt gt 1 Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard to copy the bitmap on the clipboard It may be labeled PrtScn When you want to capture an active window press and hold down the Alt key and press the Print Screen key on your keyboard to copy the bitmap on the clipboard 2 Open an image editing programme such as Microsoft Paint Start the Paint accessory Start gt Program gt Accessories gt Paint 3 Select PASTE from the Edit menu IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt 8 E Changes in the Windows Environment When the GCMT is installed the following changes are made to the Windows environment GC Maintenance Terminal Group When the GCMT is installed a new GC Maintenance Term group is registered In the group the six icons CAPTIT F_CONV GCANA GCMT LCD and ReadMe are registered ae LWIA Wapi BLE Aanicnanace lan Mel Ea ij a Fi fr fRho ni aj FO9 ai GCMT INI File When the GCMT is installed a GCMT INI initialization file is created in the directory where Windows executable files are located However if a GCMT INI file already exists because of a previous installation of the GCMT for example the installer asks whether to overwrite or not GCMT INI contains the following major items of information GC_COMM ComPort 1 Type the communicatio
98. ratory analysis Changing the Status To change the status click on the button of the status you want to select Depending on the current situation operable buttons which are indicated as darkened buttons are different E Types and Change of the Operation Mode Types of the Operation Mode and Indications of the Current Status There are three types of the operation mode as shown below Mode Button Deseripton Executes analyzer operation Each state of the button indicates the current status of the operation mode Example Run mode Status of button Meaning Changing the Operation Mode To change the operation mode click on the button of the operation mode you want to select Depending on the current situation operable buttons which are indicated as darkened buttons are different There is a Cancel command button X which is only used to cancel the reserved operation mode IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 14 E Types and Change of the Measurement Status Types of the Measurement Status There are four types of the measurement status as shown below Measurement Button Description Stream Sequence Performs stream sequence measurement Stream Continueous Performs continuous measurements of the selected stream Stream 1 cycle Performs a single measurement of the selected stream Calibration Validation Performs calibr
99. records on concentration analysis and retention time at a fixed interval Opens saved files in the file reference window Closes a file currently open in the file reference window Save Re saves the currently open file of the file reference window with the same name Save As Re saves the currently open file of the file reference window with another name Exits the Analysis Results window Window Latest Analysis Opens the Latest Analysis Results window Results Concentration Opens the Concentration Analysis History window Analysis History Retention Time Opens the Retention Time History window History Laboratory Analysis Opens the Laboratory Analysis Results window Results File Analysis Opens the File Analysis Results window Results File Concentration Opens the File Concentration Analysis History window Analysis History File Retention Time Opens the File Retention Time History window History File Laboratory Opens the File Laboratory Analysis Results window Analysis Results Creates graphs using the historical records on concentration analysis retention time file concentration analysis and file retention time Displays the Help contents of an Analysis Results window Help Topics Opens the Help window where you can search for a Help topic on an analysis results window by typing in a keyword About Analysis Displays version information Results IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Appendix A Menus gt
100. ress the left button twice in quick succession Drag Move the mouse from a starting position to an ending position while pressing down the left button and then release your finger This is used for example to select a number of items at once E Window Layout The figure below illustrates the window layout using the Analyzer Operation window as an example Control menu box Title bar Minimize button Analyzer Operation 145 1 STR1 Hei x Close button Connect File Display GC State Operation Mode Measurement State Manual Hange SetUp Help Menu bar Active Stream Mest Stream Temp chromate sehromat Border line We Retention time 156s 56E Peak number Peak name O 017 Detector output ial 4 F0103 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal gt 1 5 E How to Select Menus Menus The menu bar and control menu box contain menu items necessary in working with the Maintenance Terminal A menu is a list of classified functions commands From a menu you select a command to be executed e Connect Menu CELLU DA l L Daarel lH ri laH rR Dr Ci Ha Fat ak F F0104 ai e Control Menu Restore Move Size Minimize O Maximize x Close Alt F 4 F0105 ai Dialog Box and Buttons When you select a command from a menu a dialog box pops up to ask you to specify details about the comman
101. rizes the contents of the data items shown in the Laboratory Analysis Results window Ooo tem ieseription O O S Indicates the number 1 to 255 of peaks that have been detected Indicates the concentration in percent for each peak Retention time Indicates the retention time in seconds for each peak Indicates the detector number 1 or 2 for each peak Det Indicates the starting time retention time ending time in seconds for each peak Peak peak start Indicates the state of tracking for each peak as Baseline Tracking or None retention peak end Indicates the starting level top level ending level mV for each peak Peak level start Indicates the integrated value m V sec of level for each peak height end Indicates the state of data processing for each peak using a two character code Indicates p if it is a tangent correction or H if it is a vertical separation Half width Indicates the half width in seconds for each peak Tailing constant Indicates the tailing constant for each peak IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 9 E File Analysis Results Window The File Analysis Results window is used to retrieve and refer to the data of the Latest Analysis Results window saved in a file Other analysis results acquisition windows cannot be opened from this window The information shown in this window is exactly the same as the one shown in the Latest A
102. rks before you start using it E What Is the Maintenance Terminal The Maintenance Terminal GCMT is a software package used to monitor and maintain the GC1000 Mark II analyzer hereinafter referred to as the analyzer on a personal computer by linking the computer to the analyzer through a communication line The figure below illustrates an overview of the Maintenance Terminal Field Instrument room office ee eee GC1000 Mark I analyzer Disk Printer Personal computer D 5 e The Maintenance Terminal reads e The Maintenance Peo teers ASAC CONVENE chromatograms and analysis Terminal sends results and saves them on disks chromatograms and o e The Maintenance Terminal reads analysis results to a Analyzer monitoring and maintenance and writes parameter settings printer F0101 ai E Features of the Maintenance Terminal The Maintenance Terminal features Remote Operation of LCD Panel The LCD screen of the analyzer is duplicated onto the CRT screen of your personal computer Thus you can manipulate the LCD screen from a location distant from the field Analyzer Operation Window Presenting an Overall View The current operation mode valve and detector statuses and a chromatogram are displayed in one window Analyzer Operation window This gives a convenient view of the operating status at a glance Just click on an object in the window to change the mode open and close valves view the detailed chromatogram
103. rocessing and Re saving Data Data retrieved onto a file reference window File Analysis Results File Concentration Analysis History File Retention Time History or File Laboratory Analysis Results window can be processed In addition processed data can be re saved Save command or saved in a file with a different name Save As command E Processing Data in a File Reference Window Procedure 1 Inthe file reference window select the cell you want to process and double click on it or press the F2 key The data value of the selected cell appears in the Cell Contents field on the toolbar bo Anmak is Mesat Pike Anak iis Mecults 011001 one Con ER E E Cell contents field F0613 ai 2 Edit the cell contents in the field and press the Return key The new data value appears in the cell To cancel editing press the ESC key TIP Restriction on Data Processing Cell contents can be changed or erased The cell itself however cannot be deleted How to Select a Cell To select a cell move the mouse cursor to the desired cell and click on it or using cursor keys E Overwriting and Saving Files in a File Reference Window Procedure 1 Open the file reference window for the file you want to save Click on the Save command in the File menu or click on the button on the toolbar 2 Inthis case no message appears in the window the file is just overwritten and saved IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Editi
104. roduct names mentioned in this user s manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e We do not use TM or mark to indicate those trademarks or registered trademarks in this user s manual IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 Toc 1 GCMT Gas Chromatograph Maintenance Terminal Software Package Operation Guide IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition CONTENTS BPTEF OGG IO IN sieoc cca tase adn E serie ianwunceaciuevadeiisnan selene E i Safety gd 20ers 0 Ce keene ne eo ee eee eC eee ee eee nnne il Documentation CONVENTIONS cccccecsseseseeeeeeeseeeesnseeeeeeeceassneeeeeeeeoaassneeeeeseaaes lil Copyright and Trademark Notices ccccceesssssseeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeceeeesneeeseeeeeaennees IV Installing the Maintenance Terminal c scceeceesssseeeeseeenseeeseeeseeeeseeeseeeeseoes 1 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal cccccccessssesssssesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeaaaees 1 1 1 1 How the Maintenance Terminal Works cccceeeeeeeeesssseeeeneesseeeeeeeeeees 1 1 1 2 Maintenance Terminal Group in Program Mana Get sseeeeeeeees 1 2 1 3 Notes Before USC rsisi EAEE AEAEE 1 4 2 LCD Emulator Window ccccceeeeeeeeesceeeeeessenneeeeeeeeeeseeeoeaasneneneeeeeeees 2 1 2 1 Starting and Exiting the LCD Emulator ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 1 2 2 Basic Operations nsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
105. s mV The chromatogram in the chromatogram display area represents the pattern of this signal IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 9 3 3 Viewing the States of the Detector and Temperature Controller To view the states of the detector signal and the temperature controller click the right mouse button on the detector symbol and click the left mouse button on the Heat symbol respectively in the Valve Display Control area These displays are updated in threesecond cycle LN See Also For details on the operations used to make changes in the Valve Display Control area see Section 3 6 E Detailed Display of Detector Signals Procedure If two detectors are used you can choose either detector in the Valve Display Control area 1 Place the cursor on the detector symbol in the Valve Display Control area and click the right mouse button The Detector Signal window opens Valve display and operation area Stream W Yo av Oe Close command Det Click the right mouse button Detector detailed display window ere 2 Toclose the Detector Signal window click on the Close command in the control menu Window Layout Detector Signal Window Detector 1 Signal x Type Input signal Filtered signal Standard deviation Voltage Current F0313 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt
106. s A B and C simultaneously Graph windows which are no longer necessary can be closed E Making New Graphs A NOTE Graphs cannot be created from the data of windows other than history record windows Latest Analysis Results Laboratory Analysis Results File Analysis Results and File Laboratory Analysis Results windows IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 16 E Creating Graphs in a History Record Window Procedure 1 While one of the four history record windows is open click on the Draw A Draw B or Draw C command in the Graph menu or any of the ERES buttons on the toolbar The Graph Setup dialog box pops up Ginph De Wet iral axis Sheil fe ica C S02 fe fron Eic vu un li i TE ee uala i NHI L _ wk MT TIS F Tint iia Faye II a a mo e m a E ee ee Pe Ee im a rhe se i et ds dae ea os a eee iE Te ee od z Hamia am TaS if T gt ane C Pil Eek gt HW ot ode Ee S 5E Fate tone the latas cane fl I I Fee n Ti Eek li l lr Ee k 4 z piap sp pne z Team Terr Vala IU l Me Keko a O l I i 1l EeE TV tot Upper Lise J 02 H 1 1 K K ot 24 liz Ti Eek zl D kh wet Ln lL TAT i liz 15 E1 E I Hx 1 14 Eek oe ofgeod Cosplay Tix 11 Enkin a Hix 11 Eekan i Stone Pear Powe sro Curic
107. s being used select Last Chrom 1 Last Chrom 2 Prev Chrom 1 or Prev Chrom 2 Then click on the OK button The selected chromatogram s appear The legend now indicates the name s of the selected chromatograms IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 4 Chromatogram Window gt 4 5 Viewing a Filed Chromatogram 1 2 Click on either the Pen Select command in the Graph menu or the E button on the toolbar The Pen Select dialog box pops up From the list boxes appropriate for the colors being used select Filed Chrom A dialog box pops up asking you to specify the name of the file that contains the chromatogram to be displayed Extensions for chromatograms are as follows Chromatogram files of the GC1000 Cro Chromatogram files of the GC1000 Mark Il crp a 19280930 crp a 19280942 19280931 crp 19280937 crp 8 19280943 ka 19280932 crp a 19280938 crp a 19280944 a 19280933 crp 8 19280929 crp e 19280945 a 192809534 crp 8 19280940 crp a 19280946 ka 19280935 crp 8 19280941 crp a 19280947 File name cp Files of type Chromat File crp hd Cancel T Open as read only 2 F0406 ai Select the file for the chromatogram to be displayed and click on the OK button This takes you back to the Pen Select dialog box in Step 1 Click on the OK button The chromatogram of the selected file appears The legend now indicat
108. sults window and click on the Reset History command in the File menu A dialog box pops up to ask you if you want to reset the historical data Reset History EA Delete and start without historical data Do pou want to delete it F0618 ai Reset History 7 Deleted data cannot be restored i Cancel F0619 ai 2 Click on the OK button This erases all data in the Concentration Analysis History and Retention Time History windows e The heading Strm Peak Peak Name remains in the windows A NOTE If you have made any change to the operation pattern or peak settings while the Analysis Results window is active e Execute the Exit command in the File menu to close the Analysis Results window once Next exit the Maintenance Terminal And then restart the Maintenance Terminal and reopen the Analysis Results window Executing the Reset History command without exiting the Analysis Results window results in incorrect data display IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 19 6 8 Opening the Help Window of an Analysis Results Window Analysis results windows are provided with a help function If you like to know how to operate with the Analysis Results window or to learn more detailed instructions you can get such information from the Help window of the Analysis Results window besides this operation guide E Opening the Help Window Procedure
109. the power button Do nothing When I press the sleep button Do nothing When I close the lid Do nothing e Edit Plan Settings window Put the computer to sleep Never for Windows XP Log on as a user with administrator privileges click the Start menu select Control Panel double click Power Options to display the Power Options Properties dialog box and then make sure the following items are set as described below Note that some of the items described below may not be displayed depending on the configuration of the PC If an item is not displayed the function is disabled e Power Schemes Tab System standby Disabled System hibernates Disabled e Advanced Tab Some PC keyboards have a sleep button Disable this key with the following setting in the Power buttons area IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt T When pressing the sleep button on my computer Do nothing e Hibernate Tab Enable hibernation Unselected E Capturelt Installation lt Use the Capturelt gt You can select whether Capturelt capturing software at a below dialogue box in the installation of GCMT Option s Select option software to install Description Window Capture Tool Option Change Space Required on C BATS FE Space Available on C 123328592 K You select whether to install Capturelt in the check column and click on the Next button lt Not use the Ca
110. ton Function and Available Information Status command Indicates the current mode of the analyzer By clicking on the button of the desired button status the status can be changed Operation mode Indicates the current operation mode and the status in which a mode change is command button commanded and reserved By clicking on the button of the desired operation mode the mode can be changed Cancel command button is used to cancel the reserved operation mode Measuring status Only used to command the measureing status by clicking on the button of the desired button measuring status Cal Val start and Cal Val end buttons are used to start end the calibration validation manually Cancel command button is used to cancel the scheduled measurement Cal Val mathod button is used to change the calibration validation method Range change Used to change the range button Help indicate button Indicates hepl of GCMT Measuring state Indicates the current measuring state Indicates the measuring state scheduled next if the measuring state has been changed Method Indicates the current method number To be able to work with the operation status ribbon the user level must be changed N See Also For details on how to change the user level see Section 3 4 E Chromatogram Display Area This area displays the latest chromatogram s and the temperature pattern of the programmed temperature oven the dual oven or o
111. ton to finish IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 1 6 Analysis Results Windows Analysis Results windows display the data analyzed by the analyzer They consist of a to tal of eight windows four acquisition windows that acquire analysis results and four ref erence windows that are used to open and refer to files Also on a history record window a graph window can be viewed at the same time This chapter describes how to open and close the Analysis Results windows the types and configurations of the windows how to switch between the windows how to save and read data how to process and re save data and how to graph and reset historical data Analysis results window 1 Minimize Double click on the analysis results icon Analysis results window 2 Latest Analysis Results window Concentration Analysis History window Retention Time History window Lab Analysis Results window Analysis results windows Filed Analysis Results window Filed Concentration File reference Analysis History window windows F Filed Retention Time History window Filed Lab Analysis Results window 1 Appears as an icon E SENE EEE NEE A EE E EEE E E EN E E EEE Exit command on the File menu gt Confirmation message End of the analysis results window Analyzer Operation window OK Cancel History windows Draw
112. tory window can be cleared to restart recording alarms Ay NOTE The contents of the Alarm History window can be erased only at user level B or C E Deleting Historical Alarms Procedure In the Alarm Status or Alarm History window click on the Clear History command in the View menu The contents of the Alarm History window are erased 5 4 Creating a User Alarm Description For user defined alarms and alarms raised by an external contact DI those set in the Alarm Setting window on the LCD panel the user can edit the contents of the alarms that are shown in the Alarm Detail Description window A NOTE Messages for user defined alarm must be defined here in the Maintenance Terminal although they can be defined from the LCD panel of the analyzer itself User defined alarms set in the analyzer and in the Maintenance Terminal are independent of each other E Defined Information User Alarm Description window Use this window to define the description of a user alarm Making User Alarm Description Alarm number I Message Alarm contents Alarm status Presumed cause Countermeasure Display Enter Delete Close F0510 ai Defined Items The following table lists the items which can be defined in the User Alarm Description window IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 5 Alarm Windows gt 5 7 o ltem o Description Alarm number The number of the alarm for which the us
113. unication Cable Straight type Internal wiring Co FG 1 CD 8 WWW _________ __ 1 CD RD 3 _ gt 2 RD SD 2 ___q 3 SD ER 20 __ 4 ER SG 7 5 SG DR 6 6 DR RS 4 7 RS CS 5 __ 8 CS5 Cl 22 _ 9 Cl K9404LA Personal computer F12 ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 10 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt External Dimensions K9404LA 203 Ee Unit mm LO ap Weight approximately 2 kg RoC RS 422 D I 12 V D SUB 25P Socket Power supply F11 ai External Dimensions K9404LD 233 Unit mm 218 203 pen 96 110 126 4 94 5 Mounting holes E RS 232C Eo rA Weight approximately 2 k D SUB 25P Socket Power supply A ot IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt Installing the Maintenance Terminal gt 11 Terminal RS 232C Wiring in the inside of converter K9404LA K9404LD RS 232C Wiring in the inside of converter Outside Other pins are open RS 232C ai IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 i 5 1 Page et lt 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal gt 1 1 1 Overview of Maintenance Terminal This chapter provides an overview of the Maintenance Terminal and basic information required to operate the package 1 1 How the Maintenance Terminal Works In this section you will learn how the Maintenance Terminal software package wo
114. ursor keys PREV CTRL P NEXT CTRL N IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 1 3 Analyzer Operation Window The Analyzer Operation window opens when the Maintenance Terminal is started This chapter explains how to open and close this window how the window is composed how to change the operation status and how to upload and download parameter settings Program Manager Maintenance Terminal group window Startup Initial Database Termination Loading window oe eee ere eee Alarm Status or Analysis Results Alarm History window 1 command gt Analyzer gy Alarm window Operation window iGioseicomimand Chromatogram menu l Exit command Chromatogram window 1 Appears as an icon F0301 ai Prior to Operation Before starting up the Maintenance Terminal always make sure that the e Maintenance Terminal has been installed properly in your personal computer e analyzer has been connected to your personal computer properly via a communication cable IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 2 3 1 Starting and Exiting the Maintenance Terminal This section describes how to start and exit the Mai
115. ving command with a check mark 2 Click on the STOP button in the Continuous saving indication In both cases a message box of Stop continuous saving appears Click on the Yes button to stop continuous saving Note that the current chromatogram displayed when the stop command is executed is not saved Filing of Continuously Saved Chromatograms File names for continuously saved chromatograms are automatically created as follows Assuming that the starting time of an analysis is 15 12 June 16 1999 The file name is 96161512 crp 9 Year last digit 6 Month hexadecimal notation Oct A Nov B Dec C 16 Day 15 Hour 12 Minute crp An extension for chromatogram files Directories in which the files of continuously saved chromatograms are to be saved are determined by the detector number and the starting month of analysis in the DATA directory right under the install directory Assuming that the install directory is C GC1000 the detector number is 1 and the starting time of an analysis is 15 12 June 16 1999 The file is saved under C GC1000 DATA Det1 199906 Ay NOTE Continuous saving of chromatograms is valid only when the system is in the Run mode under either the Process or Lab status e lf the operation mode is changed during continuous saving the continuous saving is aborted at that moment e Continuous saving is immediately aborted when the remaining free space of the hard disk fal
116. y record window In manual operation select the starting time and ending time from the drop down list box The system graphs the data within the selected range only e The starting time must be earlier than the ending time 5 Select enabled disabled display of upper lower limits To view upper lower limits in the graph check the box next to Upper Limit and or Lower Limit and enter the value s The upper limit value is indicated in a red line and the lower limit value is in a blue line Both or either of the limits can be viewed 6 For the format of the peak name displayed in the legend box select either Strm Peak Peak name unit or Only Peak name unit IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 6 Analysis Results Windows gt 6 17 7 Make sure that all settings are completed and click on the OK button The graph window opens ee Lraph A Cia Lore anirainn aresycie hichnip 11 NA fo ene z a a a 7 eye tte g ar a ee A out Ae liaas e ri big i lian a a a irs aa Se as e p az e FRL E Hal FHL EO amr HT atin Lak T TERANE A A a r ET D mail rili FIII zili F FH rili 7 IF vl Pee sir y Tl ee I 1 1 T 11 Is 11 Los a oo Te W1 005 FIORRIe 1 4 31 00 I FIAEII pec 3L 0C4 FIREI EFEZ F0616 ai IN TIP e A graph window always opens together with the history record window the source of the graphed data e To change the contents of graph display click o
117. yzer Operation window Analyzer Operation 145 1 5TH1 File Display GC State Operation Mode Measurement State Manual Hange SetUp Help a x Esalle Connect Operation status Meas state Mest Meas fs Method display ribbon Active Stream Sere a Chromatogram i display area Temp Chramatz Chromati wW i V2 i E Wa i a SE o OO Timing dispay ve ben area wo m Gat I 3 atz stream vl Wo WS Retention time 156s 86 6 P D o Wa sid YE Peak number Peak name Detector output 0 017 Valve display control area Data display area F0306 ai E Operation Status Ribbon This ribbon is a tool used to monitor and control the current operating status of the analyzer Ribbon Layout an a ee A A NEX SS ASS Sx Meas state wextMeas _ memon Measuring state Next measuring Method a Status button c Measuring status button Process status Stream sequence Manual status Stream cont Lab status Stream 1cycle b Operation mode button Cal Val Run mode Cal Val start Pause mode Cal Val end Stop mode Cancel Cancel Cal Val method d Range change button e Help indicate button aes IM 11B03G03 03E 4th Edition Mar 21 2012 00 lt 3 Analyzer Operation Window gt 3 6 Function of Buttons and Available Information The following table summarizes the function of each button and the available information But

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