Atkins GL100 User Manual
GL100
Data Logger Kit
User Guide and Instrument Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................3
What is the GL100 Manager? .....................................................................................................3
System Requirements................................................................................................................. 3
Connecting the Download Cable .................................................................................................3
Data Logging Missions ......................................................................................................................3
Beginning a New Mission ........................................................................................................3-4
Viewing Mission Status ..............................................................................................................4
Downloading Mission Data .........................................................................................................5
Mission Details ...........................................................................................................................5
Ending the Mission .....................................................................................................................5
Continuing the Mission ...............................................................................................................5
Settings ............................................................................................................................................5-6
Set the Working Directory .......................................................................................................5-6
The Settings Dialog Window .......................................................................................................6
Backing Up Your Data .................................................................................................................6
Features ...........................................................................................................................................6-7
The Mission Graph ..................................................................................................................... 6
Zooming & Panning ....................................................................................................................7
Paging.........................................................................................................................................7
The Download Log ......................................................................................................................7
The Temperature Table ................................................................................................................7
Selecting Multiple Missions ........................................................................................................ 7
The Active mission List ...............................................................................................................7
Printing .............................................................................................................................................7-8
Printing the Download Log .........................................................................................................7
Printing the Active Mission List ..................................................................................................8
Printing the Temperature Table .................................................................................................. 8
Printing the Mission Graph ......................................................................................................... 8
Printing the Corrective Actions List ............................................................................................8
Printing the Group List ...............................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 8
GL100 Not Found ....................................................................................................................... 8
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................8
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................................8
Product Registry .................................................................................................................................8
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INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS THE GL100 MANAGER?
The GL100 Manager is a software program that works in tandem with the GL100 Data Logger. It allows the set up of loggers
for missions and to examine data collected by them. At least one GL100 Logger must be connected to your computer to
use all the features of the GL100 Manager.
The GL100 Manager helps monitor and record accurate food storage and preparation temperatures. It is also suited for
other applications that require the monitoring and recording of temperature data. When run on a personal computer, it can
collect, store and display temperature data for critical control points (CCP) and can be programmed for specific applications.
The GL100 Data Logger operates in temperatures ranging from -40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C). Its water resistance
(rated to IP56) and small size make it ideal for many applications that require long-term data collection. To use the
GL100 Data Logger, first program it using the GL100 Manager software, then place the Logger in the area where
temperature data is to be collected.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To run the GL100 Manager software it needs to meet the following requirements:
• IBM or IBM compatible (386 or higher)
• Microsoft Windows 98 SE (or higher)
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) port or a 9-pin serial communication port
• 100 MB of hard disk space
• Compact Disk (CD) drive or internet connection
• Mouse or other pointing device
• Printer
The last two items, although not essential, are highly recommended. Installation on some systems (such as Windows
Vista) requires administrator privileges. Right-click on SETUP.EXE and select RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR from the
drop- down menu. In addition, the GL100 Manager needs to be allowed to write to the C:\ drive, so make sure the user
has this permission.
See also
Technical Support (back page).
CONNECTING THE DOWNLOAD CABLE
The Data Logger and computer communicate via the USB port or 9-pin RS232 serial port, so there must be a cable
hook-up between them to allow the transfer of data, or to program a GL100 Tag. The GL100 Manager Kit ships with
a download cable to allow use of either a USB port or a 9-pin RS232 port. Check your computer manual for specific
recommendations regarding connecting a serial cable. The Reader Cable can have only one Logger Tag installed at any time.
The newer cable design holds one tag, but the older design can hold two.
NOTE: IF USING THE OLDER VERSION (3.1), EITHER OF THE TAG PORTS CAN BE USED BUT ONLY ONE AT ANY TIME.
IF LOGGER TAGS ARE INSTALLED INTO BOTH PORTS AT THE SAME TIME THE SYSTEM WILL NOT DETECT
EITHER TAG. IN THIS CASE, REMOVE ONE OF THE TAGS AND RETRY THE OPERATION.
Automatic installation
When using the USB adapter for the first time, the computer will attempt to install drivers for the adapter.
Manual installation
If drivers do not install automatically when using the USB adapter for the first time, The driver files are located in the install
folder inside the GL100 program files on the hard drive (...Install Folder \ Drivers). In this case you can install the drivers
manually.
See also
Settings (pages 5-6).
DATA LOGGING MISSIONS
BEGINNING A NEW MISSION
Install a Logger Tag into the Reader cable port. On the DATA LOGGER COMMANDS menu, click once on the green UP arrow
to begin a new mission. The Begin New Mission dialog will diplay:
Tag Serial Number: (Shown in the dialog title bar) refers to the unique serial number laser-etched onto the front of the
Logger Tag.
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