After unpacking, check the GL220's Exterior to make sure that
there are no crack or other damage before use.
Set the AC line frequency inthe “OTHR” menu. This setting
(50 or 60 Hz) affects the noise reduction performance of the device.
o Quick Start Guide : 1
o CD-ROM : 1
o AC cable/AC adapter : 1
Don't forget to
check the setting
Thank you for choose the midi LOGGER GL220.
This Quick Start Guide describes the basic operations.
Please refer to the manual (PDF) in the CD-ROM for more information.
Logic alarm cable is required for connection
(Cable is the option B-513)
Power jack for the humidity sensor
(Humidity sensor is the option B-530)
Analog signal input terminals
Connecting the USB
memory device
Bottom Panel
Label
2
Battery cover
One battery pack can be installed
(Battery pack is the option B517)
USB interface terminal
Note:Connect wires to the desired terminals according to the terminal numbers on
top of the terminal block.
GL220 Connection Procedures
Connecting the AC Adapter
Connect the output side of the AC adapter to the
connector indicated as "DC LINE" on the GL220.
Making Connections to the Analog Input Terminals
CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Direct voltage inputThermocouple inputDirect current input
+
Direct voltage
-
+
Direct voltage
-
Connecting the Grounding Cable
Grounding cable
Use a flathead screwdriver to push the button above the
ground terminal while connecting the grounding cable to the
GL220. Connect the other end of the cable to ground.
Shunt resistance
Ex: for current in the 4 to 20 mA
range, apply a resistance of 250 W
(±0.1%) and perform measurement
in the 1 to 5 V range.
Note: Use B-551 (option)
for this shunt resistance.
+
-
Compensation
copper wire
Note:Connect wires to the desired terminals according to the terminal numbers on top of the terminal block.
Making Connections to the External Input/Output Terminals
Connection diagram
B-513
*B-513 (sold separately) cable is required for external input/output.
(For logic/pulse input, alarm output, trigger input, external sampling input
Orange with red dotted line : 1
Orange with black dotted line : 2
Grey with red dotted line : 3
Grey with black dotted line : 4
White with red dotted line : 1
White with black dotted line : 2
Yellow with red dotted line : 3
Yellow with black dotted line : 4
Pink with red dotted line : Trigger input/
external sampling input
Pink with black dotted line
Shielded
Logic/pulse
input
Alarm output
GND
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Precautions to Observe When Performing Measurement
Maximum input voltage
If a voltage exceeding the specified value is input, the semiconductor relay in the
input section will be damaged. Never input a voltage exceeding the specified value
even for a moment.
<Between +/– terminals (A) >
・Maximum input voltage : 60Vp-p
<Between input terminal/input terminal (B) >
・Maximum input voltage : 60Vp-p
・Withstand voltage: 350 Vp-p at 1 minute
<Between input terminal/GND (C) >
・Maximum input voltage : 60Vp-p
・Withstand voltage: 350 Vp-p at 1 minute
Warming-up
GL220 requests to have approximately 30 minutes warm-up in order to have the
specified performance.
Unused channels
The analog input section has high impedance.
If it is open, measured value may vary due to noise.
In such a case, set to "Off" unused channels in the AMP setting menu or
short the + and – terminals.
C
+
ー
+
A
ー
+
B
ー
Noise countermeasures
If measured values fluctuate due to extraneous noise, conduct the following
countermeasures.
(Results may differ according to noise type.)
Ex 1 : Connect the GL220's GND to ground.
Ex 2 : Connect GL220's GND to measurement object's GND.
Ex 3 : In the AMP settings menu, set filter to any setting other than "OFF".
Ex 4 : Operate GL220 with batteries (Option: B-517).
Ex 5: Set the sampling interval which enables GL220’s digital filter (see table below).
Number of Measuring
Channels*
1 chahnnel or less
2 chahnnels or less
5 chahnnels or less
10 chahnnels or less
*Number of Measuring Channels” is the number of channels in which
input settings are NOT set to “OFF”.
**Temperature cannot be measured when the sampling interval is set to 10, 20, or 50 ms.
Allowed Sampling Interval
10 msec or slower**
20 msec or slower**
50 msec or slower**
100 msec or slower
Sampling Interval which
enables Digital Filter
50 msec or slower
125 msec or slower
250 msec or slower
500 msec or slower
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GL220 Descriptions of the Control Panel Keys
(2) TIME/DIV
(4) QUIT
+ + ENTER
Password setting
(12) CURSOR
(11) FILE
(ALARM CLEAR)
(10) REVIEW
(8) START/STOP (USB DRIVE MODE)
(9) DISPLAY
(1) SPAN/POSI/TRACE
(3) MENU
(5) DIRECTION KEYS
(6) ENTER
(7) FAST FORWARD
(KEY LOCK)
1. SPAN/POSI/TRACE
This key enables SPAN, POSITION, and TRACE settings to be made independently for
each channel. Each time this key is pressed, the display mode changes in the sequence
shown below. Use the and keys to select the
channel, and the and keys to change the setting values.
MONITOR
Displays digital values (default).
SPAN
POSITION
TRACE
Used to change span settings (change the waveform amplitude).
Used to change position settings (adjust the upper and lower values
of the waveform).
Used to change trace settings
Note: If the QUIT key is pressed when the GL220 is in the SPAN, POSITION,
or TRACE mode, the display returns to MONITOR mode.
(set the waveform display to On or Off).
2. TIME/DIV
Press the TIME/DIV key to change the time axis display range on the waveform screen.
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3. MENU
Press the MENU key to open a setup menu. Each time this key is pressed, the setup screen
tabs change in the sequence shown below.
AMP
DATA
TRIG
USER
OTHR
- AMP Settings
Used to set the input, range, filter and other settings.
- Data Capture Settings
Used to set settings such as the sampling interval, data capture
destination, and calculations during data capture.
- Trigger Settings
Used to specify data capture start and stop conditions, and alarm
conditions.
- User Settings
Used to set the names of the users of this device, and to change
from one user to another.
- Other Settings
Used to set settings such as the screen brightness, background
color, and language.
Settings are
complete !
4. QUIT (LOCAL)
Press the QUIT key to cancel the settings and return them to their default status. If the
device is in the Remote (Key Lock) status that the device is operated by the computer via
the interface,, press this key to return the device to the normal operating status (Local).
5. Keys (DIRECTION KEYS)
These keys are used to select menu setup items, to make span settings in the digital display
area, to move the cursors during a data replay operation, and so forth.
6. ENTER
Press the ENTER key to enter the settings made in the setup menus, and to confirm your
settings.
7. Keys (KEY LOCK)
These keys are used to move the cursor at high speed during a data replay operation, and to
change the operation mode in the file settings box. Hold down both keys simultaneously for
at least two seconds to enable key lock status. To cancel key lock status, press them again
for at least two seconds.
The key lock status can be confirmed by the status of the key lock lamp on the monitor.
Note: Pressing these keys simultaneously with the key + ENTER + key enables
password protection for the key lock operation.
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8
.
START/STOP (USB DRIVE MODE)
Press the START/STOP key to perform start and stop of a data capture while the GL220 is in
the Free Running status. If this key is held down while the power to the GL220 is turned on,
the GL220 goes into USB Drive Mode.
Note: Refer to the User's Manual in the supplied CD-ROM for more information on the setting.
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.
DISPLAY
Press the DISPLAY key
Waveform + Digital
Waveform + Digital : This is the default screen when
the GL220 is turned on, and both waveforms and digital
values are displayed. The screen settings can also be
changed by using the SPAN/POSITION/TRACE key.
Many display modes are
available !
Expanded Waveform
Digital + Calc
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. REVIEW
Press the REVIEW key to replay captured data. If the GL220 is in the Free Running status,
data files that have already been captured are replayed. If the GL220 is still capturing data,
the data is replayed in a 2-screen format.
Note: A data replay operation will not be performed if data has not been captured.
Expanded Waveform : Displays waveforms only.
Digital + Calc : Displays large-size digital values and
two types of calculation processing results. The calculation
settings are made in the "DATA" menu.
Use the key or key to switch digital display modes.
11. FILE
Press the FILE key to save data to the GL220's internal memory or a USB memory device.
12. CURSOR (ALARM CLEAR)
Press the CURSOR key to switch between the A and B cursors during a data replay operation.
If the Alarm setting has been specified as "Alarm Hold", press this key to clear the alarm.
The alarm settings are made in the "TRIG" menu.
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GL220 Descriptions of the Menu Screens
4.Device access lamp
5.Remote lamp3.Status mark
1.Status message display area2.Time/DIV display area
6.Key lock lamp
7.Clock display
8.AC/Battery status indicator
18.Data capture bar
17.Scale upper limit
16.Waveform display area
15.Scale lower limit
14.File name display area
1.Status message display area : Displays the operating status.
2.Time/DIV display area : Displays the current time scale.
3.
Status mark :
4.Device access lamp : Turns red while the internal memory or USM memory is in access.
Turns green when a USB memory device has been inserted.
5.Remote lamp : Displays the remote status. (Yellow = Remote status, white = Local status)
6.Key lock lamp : Displays the key lock status. (Yellow = keys locked, white = not locked)
7.Clock display : Displays the current date and time.
8.AC/Battery status indicator : Displays the following icons to indicate the operating status of
the AC power and the battery. (see right figure)
This indicator does not guarantee the operating time with battery.
9.Waveform operation display area : Displays the mode selected by the SPAN/POSITION/TRACE key.
10.Digital display area : Displays the input values for each channel. The and keys can be used to
select the active channel (enlarged display). Moreover, the selected active
channel is displayed at the very top of the waveform display.
11.Quick settings : Displays items that can be easily set. The and keys can be used to make
a Quick settings item active, and the and keys to change the values.
12.Alarm display area : Displays the status of the alarm output. (Red = alarm generated, white = alarm not generated)
13.Pen display : Displays the signal positions, trigger positions, and alarm ranges for each channel. (see right figure)
14.File name display area : Displays the data capture file name during the data capture operation.
When data is being replayed, the display position and cursor
information is displayed here.
15.Scale lower limit : Displays the lower limit of the scale of the currently active channel.
16.Waveform display area : The input signal waveforms are displayed here.
17.Scale upper limit : Displays the upper limit of the scale of the currently active channel.
18.Data capture bar : Indicates the remaining capacity of the capture media during data capture.
When data is being replayed, the display position and cursor information is displayed here.
Displays the status mark.
Note: Use this indicator as a guideline because remaining battery power is an estimate.
13.Pen display
12.Alarm display area
Status mark
AC/Battery Indicator
Rising
trigger
Stop side
Start side
9.Waveform operation
display area
10.Digital display area
11.Quick settings
Free Running status
Trigger waiting status
Capture end status
Capturing recording status
Data replay status
When the AC power
supply is being used
Battery power: 100 - 91%
Battery power: 90 - 61%
Battery power: 60 - 31%
Battery power: 30 -o 11%
Battery power: 10% or less
Alarm range Trigger position
Falling
Within
Outside
trigger
the
the
range
range
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GL220 Measurement Procedure
In this section we will provide a simple explanation of the data capture procedure:
Preparations -> Setup -> Data Capture -> Data Replay.
Voltage measurement is performed here.
Purpose of data capture : To measure the temperature of the target objects
Temperature Range : T Thermocouple
Voltage range : 1V
Sampling interval : 1 sec
Data save destination : Internal memory device
1. Preparations : How to Make the Preparations Required for Data
1.Connect Thermocouple to the CH 1 terminal (Temperature).
2.Connect wire to the CH 2 terminal (Voltage).
3.Connect the AC power supply.
4.Turn on the power supply.
Connect securely!
Measurement
object
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3
4
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2. Setup: How to Make the Settings
Make the settings required for data capture. Here we will make only those settings that are
minimum requirement. The other settings will be not changed from the factory default settings.
Basic Setup Menu Operation
Points to
Remember !
TIME/DIV
QUIT
CURSOR
FILE
TIME/DIV
QUIT
The key, the ENTER key, and the QUIT key are used to set the condition on the setup menu.
The current position of the cursor on the setup menu is displayed in green. Use the keys
to move the cursor. If you press the ENTER key at the cursor position, a selection menu or a box
of entering value for selected item is displayed. If you press the QUIT key, the screen closes
and the settings are canceled.
- Examples of selection menu operations (AMP screen)
1. Use the keys to move the
cursor to the Input parameter of
CH 1 and then press the ENTER key.
(Note: Select "DC" for voltage measurement, and "Humidity" for humidity measurement.)
SPAN/POSI/TRACE
MENU
ENTER
1. Press the MENU key to display the setup menu screen.
2. Set Input to "TEMP" and Range to "TC-T" for CH1,
and set Input to "DC" and Range to "1V" for CH2.
(1) Move the cursor to CH1 "Input" and select "TEMP" and then move it
to "Range" and select "TC-T."
DISPLAY
START
STOP
REVIEW
SPAN/POSI/TRACE
MENU
(2) In the same way, move the cursor to CH2 "Input" and select "DC" and
then move it to "Range" and select "1V."
3. Select "Off" for all the other channels.
(1)Using the procedure described above, select "Off" for CH 3 to CH 10.
ENTER
2.A selection menu is displayed when
the ENTER key is pressed. Use the
and keys to select "TEMP."
3. Press the ENTER key to confirm your
selection.
CURSOR
FILE
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DISPLAY
REVIEW
START
STOP
4. Press the MENU key and open the "DATA" menu.
(2) Move the cursor to the <MEM> item in the following screen, press the ENTER key.
(3) The file settings box shown in the following screen opens. This box is used to specify
file names for the GL220's internalmemory and for the USB memory device.
(4) Move the cursor to <MEM> and then press the key.
5. Set the sampling interval to "1s".
Move the cursor to "Sampling" and then select "1s".
6. Set the Data Capture Destination to "Internal memory".
Here the "TEST" folder is created in the Internal memory device, and then
destination for the captured data is set to the TEST folder.
(1) Move the cursor to the File Name parameter and then press the ENTER key.(2) Move the cursor to the <MEM> item in the following screen, press the ENTER key.
(3) The file settings box shown in the following screen opens. This box is used to specify
file names for the GL220's internalmemory and for the USB memory device.
Note: <USB1> is displayed
when USB memory is
installed.
(4) Move the cursor to <MEM> and then press the key.
Press the key to move the cursor to and then press the ENTER key.
(5) A text input box is displayed. Let's create a folder named "TEST".Input "TEST", move the cursor to , and then press the ENTER key to enter your setting.
Text input box
Select the text type; delete; insert; confirm
Select the character
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(6) Return to screen (2) and move the cursor to the icon to select the created
folder and then press the ENTER key.
When this setting has been completed, data willbe captured and saved
folder and then press the ENTER key.
(7) Move the cursor to and then press the ENTER key.
When this setting has been completed, data willbe captured and saved
to the <TEST> folder in the internal memory with an automatic file name.
(8) Available space in specified memory device and time for data capture are
displayed in the lower part of the Record Settings menu. The data capture time
can be checked.
Minimum required setting for data capture is completed.
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3. Data Capture: How to Capture Data
(
(
The indication becomes ++++ when the data capture time is 9999 hours or more.)
The indication becomes ++++ when the data capture time is 9999 hours or more.)
All of setting for the data capture have been set, capturing data can be started now.
During the data capture operation, let's also replay some data that was captured previously.
1. Starting data capture
(1) Press the START/STOP key.(2) A confirmation message is displayed.
(3) Press the ENTER key to start data capture.
2. Screen status during data capture
Once data capture has started, progress of data capture is shown. The displayed
time is counting up or down.
capturing message
elapsed time
Points to
Remember !
Data can be replayed while being captured by pressing the REVIEW key. Data
can be replayed during the data capture operation from the beginning to the
point that has been captured. During the replay, you can check arbitrary level
values and such by moving the cursor. You can return to the data capture
screen by pressing the REVIEW key again.
remaining time for data capture
(
The indication becomes ++++ when the data capture time is 9999 hours or more.)
REVIEW
3. Stopping data capture
Press the START/STOP key to end the data capture operation.
(1) Press the START/STOP key.
(2) A confirmation message is displayed. Press the ENTER key.
(3) Data capture ends, and the GL220 goes into the Free Running status.
The operation of data capture is completed.
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4. Data Replay : How to Replay Captured Data
When data capture ends, data is automatically replayed. The automatically replayed data
is the data captured to the internal memory which has been set as the data capture destination.
Press the QUIT key to end the data replay operation.
1.Selecting a file to replay
(1) Press the REVIEW key.(2) Since the file you want to replay has the file name that was appended automatically
when the data was captured, move the cursor to the OK button and then press
the ENTER key.
(3) The Replay screen opens.
2.Replay screen
1.Scroll bar
2. Level display area
3. Quick settings
4. Time display
5. Cursor
(1) Scroll bar : Displays the position within the whole data and the display width.
(2) Level display area : Displays the levels of A and B cursors and the difference
between the A and B values.
(3) Quick settings : Use the keys to search the previous or next level.
(Note: Make search settings in the menu.)
(4) Time display : Displays the sampling interval and the time of the cursor.
(5) Cursor : Displays the cursor. (Note: Press the CURSOR key to switch
between A and B cursors.)
Move the cursor using the keys or the keys.
Desired level values and time can be checked by moving the cursor.
Press the QUIT key to end the data replay operation.
A confirmation message is displayed. Press the ENTER key.
Data replay ends, and the GL220 goes into the Free Running status.
Explanation of basic operation in the GL220 is completed.
The GL220 has many other convenient functions. Please refer the next five pages for details.
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GL220 Convenient Functions
and the timing of the end of a data capture operation.
The GL220 has various functions that enable it to be used more effectively.
The selected three functions are described with details in the following.
Trigger Functions to Control Data Capture Start/Stop Operations
Trigger functions can be used to control the timing of the start of a data capture operation,
and the timing of the end of a data capture operation.
Points to
Remember
Here data capture is started in the condition as "Start data capture when the CH 1
temperature exceeds 20ºC".
(1) Press the MENU key and open the "TRIG" menu.
(2) Move the cursor to "Start Source" and select "Level".
For example...
The trigger function performs operations such as the following:
• Start data capture when the voltage exceeds 1 V
• Stop data capture at 1:00 pm
• Perform control via external input
(3) Move the cursor to the "Mode" parameter for the CH 1, and then select "Hi".
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(4) Move the cursor to the "Level" parameter next to the "Mode" parameter
and then press the ENTER key.
(5) The input box shown in the following screen is displayed. Select "20".
Use the and keys to move to the cursor to the second digit from the right,
and the and keys to change the value. Press the ENTER key.
Numerical value input box
Lower and upper limit for setting.
Waveform area for confirmationLower
•Use the and keys to change the values.
•Use the and keys to move the digit.
•Use the ENTER key to enter the value.
(6) When the screen changes to the following screen, move the cursor to
the button and then press the ENTER key.
(7) The screen returns to the TRIG menu screen. Press the QUIT key to return
the GL220 to the Free Running status.
(8) Press the START/STOP key to start data capture. If the trigger
condition has not been satisfied, the GL220 goes into the "Armed" status
as shown on the following screen.
•Use the QUIT key to cancel the setting .
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When the trigger condition has been satisfied, data capture starts and the
"Memory Recording" is displayed. Elapsed time for data capture appears.
Span, Position and Trace Functions to Adjust the Waveform Display
These functions enable to make adjustments in order to view individual channels
more easily, and to delete waveforms that is not required to view in display.
Points to
The span, position and trace operations can be performed while the GL220
Remember
is in the Free Running status, while it capturing data, and while it is replaying
data. The changes are applied to the displayed data only, the change is not
affected to the captured data.
1.How to Make a Span setting
The Span parameter is used to adjust the amplitude of the input waveform.
This setting is made in the aforementioned Free Running status.
(1) Set the displayed span for CH 1 to 100ºC.(2) Press the SPAN/POSITION/TRACE key to select the SPAN mode.
The currently selected mode
(SPAN, POSITION or TRACE)
can be checked by looking at
the "Waveform Operation Display Area".
(3)Use the and keys to make CH 1 active (enlarged display).(4)Use the and keys to change the Span value. Here the value for span is set to 100ºC.
When this setting has been changed, the waveform screen scale will be set to "+100.0 to +0.0".
2.How to make a Position setting
The Position parameter is used to adjust the position of displayed waveform that is set by
the upper and lower values.
(1) Press the SPAN/POSITION/TRACE key to select the POSITION mode.(2)Use the and keys to make CH 1 active (enlarged display).(3)Use the and keys to set the Position value to "+80ºC to -20ºC".When this setting has been changed, the waveform screen scale will be set to "+80ºC to -20ºC".
3.How to make a Trace setting.
The Trace parameter can be used to specify the selected waveform to be visible or invisible on
the display.
(1) Press the SPAN/POSITION/TRACE key to select the TRACE mode.(2)Use the and keys to make CH 1 active (enlarged display).(3)Use the and keys to select Off.When this setting has been changed, the CH 1 waveform is not displayed.
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GL220 Specifications
Standard Specifications
Item Description
Number of analog Channels
External input and
output functions
PC interface
Built-in memory
device
Sampling interval
Equivalent to automobile parts Type 1 classification
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Trigger input and External sampling (1ch),
Logic input (4ch) or Pulse input (4ch), Alarm output (4ch)
USB (FullSpeed supported) provided as standard features
Internal memory: 2GB or more
USB memory slot (FullSpeed supported) is provided as a standard feature
Between +/– terminals : 60Vp-p
Between input terminal/input terminal
Between input terminal/GND
Between input terminal/input terminal
Between input terminal/GND
At least 90 dB (50/60 Hz; signal source 300Ω or less)
At least 48 dB (with +/- terminals shorted)
DescriptionItem
Measurement Temperature Rang
0≤TS≤100
100<TS≤300
R: 300<TS≤1600
S: 300<TS≤1760
400≤TS≤600
600<TS≤1820
-200≤TS≤-100
-100<TS≤1370
-200≤TS≤-100
-100<TS≤800
-200≤TS≤-100
-100<TS≤400
-200≤TS≤-100
-100<TS≤100
100<TS≤1100
0≤TS≤1300
0≤TS≤2000
(Effective resolution: approx. 1/40,000 of ± range)
Occurs when sampling speed is 10, 20, or 50 ms.
*with B-530 (option)
Measurement Accuracy
±5.2˚C
±3.0˚C
±(0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
±(0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
±3.5˚C
±(0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
±(0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
±(0.05% of rdg +1.0˚C)
±(0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
±(0.05% of rdg +1.0˚C)
±(0.1% of rdg +1.5˚C)
±(0.1% of rdg +0.5˚C)
±2.7˚C
±1.7˚C
±(0.05% of rdg +1.0˚C)
±(0.1% of rdg +1.0˚C)
±(0.1% of rdg +1.5˚C)
±0.5˚C
: 60Vp-p
: 60Vp-p
: 1 minute at 350Vp-p
: 1 minute at 350Vp-p
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GL220 APS Installation Guide
This guide describes how to install the GL220 application software.
System Requirements
This software can be installed on a PC which fulfills the following
conditions.
OS : WindowsXP, WindowsVista, Windows 7
CPU : Pentium4 1.7GHz or higher
Memory : 256MB or more (512MB or more recommended)
HDD : 200MB (1GB recommended) additional space required for installing
the application software
Display : Resolution 1024 x 768 or higher, 65535 colors or above
(16 Bit or higher)
Others : CD-ROM drive (for installing from CD), USB port required
To Install the USB Driver
To connect this unit to a PC with the USB interface, a USB driver must
be installed in the PC.
A USB driver and the USB driver installation manual are stored on the
supplied CD-ROM. Install the USB driver according to this manual.
(The manual location: D:\USB Driver\English\GL-USB-UM152.PDF)
Note: D: drive name of CD-ROM. The letter of CD-ROM drive vary it with the
CD-ROM drive of your PC.
To Install GL220 Application Software
To install the application software which sets and controls the GL220,
follow the directions below.
1. Insert the accompanying midi LOGGER GL220 CD-ROM in the PC's
CD drive. Select [Start] -> [Run] to open the [Run] window.
2. In the [Open:] field, type in "D:\English\GL220_820APS\SETUP.EXE"
and press [OK].
3. The installer starts.
("D:" represents the CD-ROM drive. Change this letter to the drive
letter representing your CD-ROM drive, if necessary.)
4. Follow all directions displayed by the installer to continue.
Note: D: drive name of CD-ROM. The letter of CD-ROM drive vary it with the
CD-ROM drive of your PC.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
GL220 Quick Start Guide November 1,2012
(GL220-UM-852)
Publisher GRAPHTEC CORPORATION
2nd edition-01
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