Perkinelmer GMD 8000 User Manual

THERMAL ANALYSIS

GMD 8000

User’s Guide

Release History

Part Number Release Publication Date

09931316 C April 2018

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Table of Contents . 3

T abl e o f C ontents

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5

Overview ............................................................................................................................... 6

Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................. 7

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ......................................................................................... 7

Safety Practices ........................................................................................................... 11

Overview .............................................................................................................................. 12

Precautions .................................................................................................................... 12

General Operating Conditions .......................................................................................... 12

General Laboratory Safety ............................................................................................... 12

Safety Summary .................................................................................................................... 14

Warning Labels ..................................................................................................................... 15

Electrical Symbols Used on the Instrument ....................................................................... 15

General Safety ...................................................................................................................... 16

Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................ 16

Ventilation ...................................................................................................................... 17

Physical Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 17

Decontamination ................................................................................................................... 18

Cleaning the Instrument .................................................................................................. 18

ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................................................................................... 19

Europe ........................................................................................................................... 19

South Korea ................................................................................................................... 19

United States (FCC) ........................................................................................................ 19

Electrical Safety ..................................................................................................................... 20

Safe Handling of Gas Cylinders ............................................................................................... 22

Identification of Gas Cylinders ......................................................................................... 23

Storing Cylinders ............................................................................................................ 23

Handling Cylinders .......................................................................................................... 23

WEEE Instructio ns for PerkinElmer Products............................................................................ 24

Installation ................................................................................................................... 25

Connections .......................................................................................................................... 26

Installing the GMD 8000 Software .......................................................................................... 27

Operating the GMD 8000 ............................................................................................. 31

Running the GMD 8000 .......................................................................................................... 32

Linking Gas Channels ...................................................................................................... 36

Running a Gas Mix Program ............................................................................................ 37

Connecting the GMD 8000 to Pyris ......................................................................................... 40

Introduction

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Overview

The Gas Mixing Module is a standalone unit that contains a mechanism to mix three separate
input gases into one controlled output gas flow to be used in PerkinElmer instrumentation.
Separate software controls the module. This software has no interaction with the
instrumentation, Pyris, or any other software on the PC.

The user identifies the attached gas line for each port then selects a specific mixture of gases
for continuous use with manual adjus tment.

Introduction . 7

Conventi ons Use d in this Manual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE:

Normal text is used to provide information and instructions.
Bold text refers to text that is displayed on the screen.
UPPERCASE text, for example ENTER or ALT, refers to keys on the PC keyboard. '+' is used to

show that you have to press two keys at the same time, for example, ALT+F.
All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise.

Three terms, in the following standard formats, are also used to highlight special circumstances
and warnings.

A note indicates additional, significant information that is provided with some procedures.

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We use the term CAUTION to inform you about situations that could

serious damage to the instrument or other equipment.

Caut io n ( Achtung )
einen Geräteschaden zu vermeiden.

Caution (Bemærk)
undgå en beskadigelse af apparatet.

Caution (Advertencia )

CAUTION

averías graves en este equipo

circunstancias.

Cautio n (Attention)

CAUTION

graves détériorations de
l'instrument
figurent dans un encadré semblable à celui-ci.

Caution (Attenzione)

CAUTION

gravi danni allo strumento

come questo.

Caution (Opgelet)
opgevolgd, om beschadiging van het instrument te voorkomen.

Cautio n (Ate nç ã o)
danificação do aparelho

CAUTION

D

DK

E

F

I

result in
Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one

Bedeutet, daß die genannte Anleitung genau bef olgt werden muß, um

Dette betyder, at den nævnte vejledning skal overholdes nøje for at

Utilizamos el término
situaciones que pueden provocar
otros. En recuadros éste se proporciona información sobre este tipo de

Nous utilisons le terme
situations susceptibles de provoquer de

ou d'autre matériel. Les détails sur ces circonstances

Con il termine
che potrebbero arrecare
apparecchiatura.

Troverete informazioni su tali circostanze in un riquadro

(ATTENZIONE) vengono segnalate situazioni

(ADVERTENCIA) para advertir sobre

(ATTENTION) pour signaler les

.

o en

o ad altra

NL

P

Betekent dat de genoemde handleiding nauwkeurig moet worden

Significa que a instrução referida tem de ser respeitada para evitar a

.

Introduction . 9

WARNING

personal injury

Warning (Warnung)
einer Verletzung des Benutzers kommen kann.

Warning (Advarsel)

kvæstet

overholdes.

Warning (Peligro)

WARNING

daños personales

información sobre este tipo de circunstancias.

Warning (Danger)

WARNING

dommages corporels

sont données dans un encadré semblable à celui-ci.

Warning (Pericolo)

WARNING

incidenti alle persone

informazioni su tali circostanze in un riquadro come questo.

Warning (Waarschuwing)
genomen, dit kan leiden tot verwondingen van de gebruiker.

Warning (Aviso)

ferimento

We use the term WAR NING to inform you about situations that could
result in
these circumstances are in a box like this one.

to yourself or other persons. Details about

D

DK

E

F

I

NL

Bedeutet, daß es bei Nichtbeachten der genannten Anweisung zu

Betyder, at brugeren kan blive

Utilizamos el término
situaciones que pueden provocar
otras personas. En los recuadros como éste se proporciona

Nous utilisons la formule
situations pouvant occasionner des
l'utilisateur ou à d'autres personnes.

Con il termine
che potrebbero provocare

Betekent dat, wanneer de genoemde aanwijzing niet in acht wordt

(PERICOLO) vengono segnalat e situazioni

(PELIGRO) para informarle sobre

, hvis anvisningen ikke

a usted o a

(DANGER) pour avertir des

à

Les détails sur ces circonstances

. Troverete

P

Significa que a não observância da instrução referida poderá causar
um

ao usuário.

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Safety Practices

12 . GMD 8000 User's Guide

Overview

Precautions

General Operating Conditions

General Laboratory Safe ty

This chapter describes the general safety practices and precautions that must be observed when
operating the GMD 8000.

This advice is intended to supplement, not supersede, the normal safety codes in the user's country.
It is also a supplement to the PerkinElmer standard Safety and Health Policy. The information
provided does not cover every safety procedure that should be practiced. Ultimately, maintenance of
a safe laboratory environment is the responsibility of the analyst and the analyst's organization.

Please consult all manuals supplied with the GMD 8000 and accessories before you start working
with the instrume nt. Carefully read the safety info rmation in this chapter and in the other manuals
supplied. When setting up the instrument or performing analyses or ma intenance procedures,
strictly follow the instructions provided.

Do not modify this product or use it for any other purp ose than intended

CAUTION

by the manufact urer.

ATTENTION

Ne modifiez pas ce produit ni ne l'utilisez à d' autres fins que celles
prévues par le fabricant.

The following precautions must be observed when using the GMD 8000 :

• Be sure that the voltage of the instrument corresponds to the voltage used in your
laboratory.

• Only high quality purge gases should be used wit h the instrument. Minimum purity of

99.9% is recomm ended. A high quality filter-dryer accessory is recommended for the
removal of any moisture from the purge gases.

If possible, avoid any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened, operating instrument. If a ny
adjustment, mai ntenance and repair of the opened instrument is ne cessary, this must be done by a
skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved. Whenever it is likely that the G MD 8000 is unsafe,
make it inoperative. It may be unsafe if it:

• shows visible damage

• fails to perform the intended measurement

• has been subjected to prolonged st orage in unfavourable conditio ns

• has been subjected to sever transport stresses.

Your laboratory should have all equipment ordina r ily required for the safety of individuals
working with chemicals (fire extinguishers, first-aid equipment, safety shower and eyewash
fountain, spill cleanup equipment , etc.). Always wear safety glasses when using the instrument.
Safety glasses with side shields will provide an extra margin of safety as well as mechanical
protection for your eyes.

Safety Practices . 13

For safety reasons and to avoid contaminating samples, be sure that the instrument and work area
are kept scrupulously clean. This is especially important when working with toxic elem ents or when
measuring trace amounts of any element. Clean up spilled chemicals immediately and dispose of
them properly.

Smoking is a source of significant contamination as well as a potential route for ingesting
harmful chemicals.

Food should not be stored, handled, or consumed in the work area.

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Safety Summary

The GMD 8000 has been designed to comply with a wide variety of international standards
governing the safety of laboratory equipment. In routine use, the instrument poses virtua lly no
risk to you. If you take some simple, common-sense precautions, you can make sure that you
maintain the conti nued safe operation of your instrument:

• DO make sure that the power supply is properly connected to the electrical supply.

• DO select the appropriate mains outlet adaptor for your region.

• DO NOT open the main instrument cover. DO NOT attempt to make internal adjustments

or replacements except as directed in this guide.

• DO keep the instrument dry. Avoid spilling liquid onto the instrument. Clean all ex ternal
spills immediately.

• DO read the more detailed information on warnings and safety in the following pages to
ensure the safe operation of the instrument.

• DO NOT operate the instrument with any covers or parts removed.

• Servicing should only be carried out by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer or a similarly

authorized and tra ined person.

• Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources bef ore opening it for any adjustment,
replacement, maintenance, or repair. If, afterwards, the opened instrument must be
operated for further adjustment, maintenance or repair, this must only be done by a skilled
person who is aware of the hazard involved.

Warning Labels

Max Gas Pressure 90psi (620 kPa)

Press i o n maximale du ga z 90p s i ( 620 kPa)

Electrical Symbols Used on the Instrument

The following warning labels are on the rear of the GMD 8000.



Safety Practices . 15

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

 12V/1.0A



 12V/1.0A

Off position of the main power switch.

On position of the main power switch.

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General Safety

Envir o nmental C o ndi tio ns

The GMD 8000 has been designed and tested in accordance with PerkinElmer specifications and
in accordance with the safety requi rements of the International Electrotechnica l Commission
(IEC). The instrument conforms to IEC publication 61010-1 (“Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use”) and therefore meets the
requirements of EC low voltage directive 2006/95/EC.

If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the instrument may be impaired. For optimum performance, only use the instrument under
the following environmental conditions:

Temperature 15 °C to 35 °C
Relative Humidity 85% maximum (non-condensing)

If the equipment i s used in a manner not specified herein the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.

WARNING

Si l'équipement est utilisé d'une manière non spécifiée ici, la protection

AVERTISSEMENT

fournie par l'équipement peut être altérée.

The laboratory in which the GMD 8000 is located must meet the following conditions:

• Indoor use

• A corrosive-free environment.

• Altitude up to 2000 m (above mean sea level)

• Ambient temperatures of 5 °C to 40 °C

• Relative humidity of 20% to 80% without condensation.

• Mains supply fluctuations not exceeding ±10% of the nominal voltage

• Environmental protection: rated IP20 according to IEC 60529.

• Dust levels, 0.5 microns or larg er less than 36 000 000 particles, per cubic meter of air.

The environment should be relatively dust-free to avoid sample and instrument
contamination problems.

• Free of excessive vibration.

• Mains fluctuations not exceeding + 10% of the nominal voltage.

Safety Practices . 17

Ventilation

Physical Di mensio ns

If the equipment i s used in a manner not specified herein, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

Si l'équipement est utilisé d'une manière non spécifiée ici, la protection
fournie par l'équipement peut être altérée.

Always provide adequate ventilation.

Assurer une ventilation adéquate.

Height 10 cm / 3.94 in

Width 10 cm / 3.94 in
Depth 10 cm / 3.94 in

Weight 1.0 kg / 2.0 lb

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Decontamination

Cle aning the Instrument

Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those specified by PerkinElmer,
users should check with PerkinElmer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.

Customers wishing to return instrumentation and/or associated materials to
PerkinElmer for repair, maintenance, warranty or trade-in purposes are advised that
all return ed goods must be c ertified as clean and free from contamination.

The customer's responsible body is required to follow the “Equipment Decontamination
Procedure” and complete the “Certificate of Decontamination”. These documents are available
on the PerkinElmer public website:

http://www.perkinelmer.com/Content/technicalinfo/dts_instrumentdeconprocedure.pdf

If you do not have access to the internet contact Customer Care:

Customer Care USA: 1-800-762-4000 (inside the USA)
(8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. EST ) ([phone] (outside the USA)

Customer Care Canada : 800-561-4646
Customer Care EU: 0800 40 858 (Brussels)

0800 90 66 42 (Monza)

If you are located outside of these regions, please call your local PerkinElmer sales office for
more information.

Exterior surfaces may be cleaned with a soft cloth, dampened with a mild detergent and water
solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Safety Practices . 19

Ele ctro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Europe

South Korea

United S ta te s ( F C C )

Note:

All information concerning EMC standards is in the Declaration of Conformity, and these
standards may change as the European Union adds new requirements.

PerkinElmer instruments have been designed and manufactured, having regard to the state of
the art, to ensure that:

• the electromagnetic disturbance generated does not exceed the level above which
radio and telecommunications equipment or other equipment cannot operate as
intended;

• it has a level of immunity to the electromagnetic disturbance to be expected in its
intended use which allows it to operate without unacceptable degradation of its
intended use.

This device complies with MSIP (Ministry 0f Science, ICT, and Future Planning) EMC Registration
requirements. This instrument is registered as a Class B instrument for residential and/or
buiness use.

B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재)
이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주
로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든
지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful
interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by PerkinElmer could cause the instrument to

violate FCC (U.S. Federal Communications Commission) emission regulations, and because of
this violation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Electrical Safety

This analyzer conforms to IEC publication 61010-1 ("Safety requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control and laboratory use") as it applies to IEC Class 1 (earthed) appliances,
and therefore meets the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

The instrument has been designed to protect the operator from potential electrical hazards. This
section describes some recommended electrical safety practices.

The instrument must be correctly con nected to a suitable electrical supply. The supply must
have a correctly installed protective conductor (earth ground) and must be installed or checked
by a qualified electrician before connecting the instrument.

Only use the GMD 8000 with the supplied power supply (shown below). If you should require a
replacement adaptor, please contact your PerkinElmer service engineer to supply you with the same
one.

Power Supply: ACM18US12 from XP power:
Input: 100-240V 0.5A, 50/60HZ
Output: 12.0V 1.5A

Any interruption of the protective conductor (earth ground) inside or
outside the instr ument or disconnection of the pr otective conductor

WARNING

terminal is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional
interruption is prohibited.

Toute interruption du conducteur de protection (terre à terre) à
l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur de l'instrument ou la déconnexion de la

AVERTISSEMENT

borne du conducteur de protect ion risque de rendr e l'instrument
dangereux. Une interr uption intentionnelle est interdite..

Safety Practices . 21

When working with the instrument:

• Connect the instrument to a correctly installed line power outlet that has a protective
conductor connect ion (earth ground).

• Do not operate the instrument w ith any covers or internal parts removed.

• Do not attempt to make internal adjustments or replacements except as directed in the manuals.

• Disconnect the instrument from all voltage source s before opening it for any adjustment,

replacement, maintenance, or repair. If afterwards, the opened instrument must be operated
for further adjustment, maintenance, or repair, this must only be done by a PerkinElmer Service
engineer.

• Whenever it is possible that the instrument is n o longer electrically safe for use, make the
instrument inoperative and secure it against any unauthorized or unintentional op eration. The
electrical safety of the instrument is likely to be imp aired if, for example, the instrument shows
visible damage; has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavorable conditions; or has
been subjected to severe stress during transportation.

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Safe Handling of Gas Cyl inders

Contact the gas supplier for a material safety data sheet
(MSDS) containing detailed information on the potential
hazards associated with the gas.

Contactez le fournisseur de gaz pour une fiche de données
de sécurité (fiche signalétique) contenant des informations
détaillées sur les dangers potentiels associés au gaz.

sources de tension.

NOTE: The permanent installation of gas supplies is the responsibility of the user and should conform to

Explosive hazard.

Risque explosif.

Gas commonly used with the GMD 8000 includes Air, Helium, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
and Argon. The major hazard associated with these gases is suffocation. This can occur if the
gas is allowed to escape in an enclosed area and displaces the oxygen in the air. These gases
are neither explosive nor combustible.

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

handle compressed gases in cylinders. Gas cylinders can be
hazardous if they a re mishandled. The instrument has been
disconnected from all voltage sources.

stocker et manipuler avec précaution des gaz comprimés dans des

Carefully use, store, and

Utiliser,

cylindres. Les bouteilles de gaz peuvent être dangereuses si elles
sont mal manipulées. L'instrument a été déconnecté de toutes les

local safety and building codes.

Cylinders (tanks) of compressed gases should

be handled with extreme care. Gas cylinders can be hazardous if

WARNING

mishandled.

Les cylindres (réservoirs) de gaz comprimés
devraient être manipulés avec un soin extrême. Les bouteilles de
gaz peuvent être dangereuses si elles sont mal manipulées.

AVERTISSEMENT

Avoid banging the valves and ensur e that the correct valves and ga uges are installed. Gas
cylinders should be stored (and placed) outside the laboratory and connected to the instrument
through specially cleaned copper tubing. Use care to prevent kinking or stressing the gas tubing.
For safety, cylinders should be firmly clampe d in an upright position.

Listed below are some general safety practices for the proper identification, stora g e, and
handling of gas cylinders. Consult the following references for more detailed information and
additional guidelines.

• Compressed Gas Association (USA), "Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers,"
pamphlet no. P-1, 19 84.

• Compressed Gas Association (USA), "The Inert Gases – Argon, Nitrogen and Helium,"
pamphlet no. P-9, 19 92.

Safety Practices . 23

Identification of Gas Cylinders

Storing Cylinders

Perform periodic gas leak tests by applying a soap solution to all joints and seals.

Handling Cylinders

• Legibly mark cylinders to identify their contents. Use the chemical name or commercially
accepted name for the gas.

Review the following precautions to ensure the safe use and storage of gas cylinders.

• Cylinders should be stored in accordance with the regulations and standards applicable to
the customers locality, state, and country.

• When cylinders are stored indoors in storage rooms, the storage room should be well
ventilated and dry. Ensure that the ventilation is adequate to prevent the formation of
dangerous accumulations of gas. This is particularly important in small or confined areas.

• Do not store cylinders near elevators, gangways, or in locations where heavy moving
objects may strike or fall against them.

• Use and store cylinders away from exits and exit routes.

• Locate cylinders away from heat sources, including heat lamps. Compressed gas cylinders

should not be subjected to temperatures above 52 °C (126 °F).

• Do not allow ignition sources in the storage area and keep cylinders away from readily
ignitable substances such as gasoline or waste, or combustibles in bulk, including oil.

• Store cylinders standing upright , fastened securely to an immovable bulkhead or
permanent wall.

• When storing cylinders outdoor s, they should be stored above ground on a suitable floor
and protected against temperature extremes (including the direct rays of the sun).

• Mark gas cylinders clearly to identify the contents and status (full, empty, etc.).

• Do not attempt to refill gas cylinders.

• Arrange gas hoses where they will not be damaged or stepped on and where things will

not be dropped on them.

Review the following precautions to ensure the safe use and handling of gas cylinde rs.

• If it becomes necessary to move cylinders, do so with a suitable hand truck after insuring
that the container cap is secured and the cylinder is properly fastened to the hand tr uck.

• Use only regulators, tubing and hose connectors approved by an appropriate regulatory
agency.

• Arrange gas hoses where they will not be damaged or stepped on and where objects will
not be dropped on them.

• Do not refill cylinders.

• Check the condition of pipes, hoses and connectors regularly. Perform gas leak tests at all

joints and seals of the gas system regularly, using an approved gas leak detection system.

• When the equipment is turned off, close all gas cylinder valves tightly at the cylinder. Bleed
the remainder of the line before turning the exhaust vent off.

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WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products

or
A label with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol and a rectangular bar indicates that the product is

covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and is not to be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Any products marked with this symbol must be collected
separately, according to the regulatory guidelines in your area.

The objectives of this program are to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment,
protect human health, and utilize natural resources prudently Requirements for waste collection,
reuse, recycling, and recovery programs vary by regulatory authority at your location. Contact your
local responsible body (for example, your laboratory manager) or authorized representative for
information regarding applicable disposal regulations. Contact PerkinElmer at the web site listed
below for information specific to PerkinElmer products.

Web address:

www.perkinelmer.com/WEEE

For Customer Care telephone numbers select “Contact us” on the web page.
Products from other manufacturers may also form a part of your PerkinElmer system. These other

producers are directly responsible for the collection and processing of their own waste products under
the terms of the WEEE Directive. Please contact these producers directly before discarding any of
their products.

Consult the PerkinElmer web site (above) for producer names and web addresses.

Installation

26 . GMD 8000 User's Guide

Connections

NOTE:

Hydrogen gas or corrosive gases cannot be used.

After the GMD 8000 has been placed into position, it can be connected to the various services in
the laboratory.

Approved non-corrosive gases for use with the GMD8 000 are:

• Air

• Argon

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

The GMD 8000 is factory calibrated for these approved gasses.

Input gases must be dry and filtered. The GMD 8000 is not designed for humid gases.

To make connections to the instrument follow these steps.

1. Connect the USB line to your comput er.

2. Connect the SeaIO Relay Box to the Trigger connector.

3. Look at the rear panel of the GMD 8000.

4. Connect your inp ut gases to Gas in A, Gas in B, and Gas in C.

5. Connect the Gas out gas line to your analyzer.

6. Connect the power to the 12V/1.0A DC connector .

7. Install the SeaIO Relay Box software and SeaIO Hardware by following the instructions

provided with the relay box.

Installation . 27

Insta l l i ng t he GMD 8000 So f tware

Prior to installing the GMD software the Matlab Component Runtime software must be
installed. The Matlab Component Runtime is provided on the GMD8000 installation disc. Simply
double-click the MCRInstaller on the GMD 8000 installation disc and follow the on-screen
prompts. When done install the GMD 8000 software.

To install the GMD software:

1. Install the USB driver.
The CP210x USB to UART Bridge driver is required for the GMD 8000 to be accessible

through a Virtual COM Port. Download and insta ll this driver from the following link:

http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx

2. Connect the GMD 8000 to the computer.
A popup box displays Found New Hardware.

3. Determine the port the GMD 8000 was assigned to, in this example it is assigned to COM5.

4. Double-click GMD8000_Setup.msi (on your GMD disc) to start installation.

All of the necessary files are automatically copied to the user’s system; then the following
screens appear (the screenshots are taken from the 32-bit version of the installer).

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5. Click Next or Install on each of the subsequent screens that appear.

6. On the final screen click Finish.

NOTE:

Installation . 29

The Matlab Component Runtime needs to be installed before the software can be used.

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Operating the GMD 8000

Running the GMD 8000

NOTE:

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The following procedure is an example on how to use the GMD 8000.

When the GMD is running the LED light on the front indicates the following: Green is ON and Red is error.

To run the GMD 8000:

1. Launch the GMD 8 000 software by double-clicking the GMD 8000 icon on the desktop.
The Setting up connection popup box briefly appears.

When done setting up the connection the following screen displays with the initial (default) values.

The default settings are all channels off.

Operating the GMD 8000 . 33

2. Select a Language from the File menu to change all of the controls and options into the
selected language.

You can pick from English, Chinese, and Japanese.

3. The Device me nu has two o pti ons: Connect and In fo .
Connect allows you to connect the GMD 8000 software to the hardware.
You can also check the current status of the instrument in the Info section.

4. Select and assign gas types by clicking the check box and selecting a gas from the drop-
down list.

5. When selecting channel A, it is automatica lly set to 100%. Checking more channels w ill
leave channel A at 100% until the first edit.

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NOTE:
NOTE:

6. Activate the gas flow control.
The power icon is di mmed out when the GMD 8000 is in the standby mode (OFF) and

lights up Red when active (ON).

On a power outage or power down, all gases shut off.
All input and output channel editing can also be performed while gas flow control is inactive

(power switch off).

7. Type a Gas Out flow or a lternately slide the fader.
The following shows a flow of 20 sccm.

The real-time flow bars (to the left of the slider) display the real-time flow rate in each
channel that is active when the GMD 8000 gas flow control is turned on.

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8. If a mixture is desired, enter the percentage of Gas in A or alternately slide the fader.
The percentage of Gas in B will be calculated and displayed.

If three gases are used, enter the percentage of Gas in A and Gas in B, the percentage
of Gas in C will be calculated.

9. Save the Gas Settings by clicking Save or Save As from the File menu.
The Save GMD 8000 settings file dialog box appears.

Type a File name a nd se lect a directory where you want to save this file, then click Save.

10. The channel settings that were active before the most recent program shutdown can
always be restored by opening the autosave file:

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Linking Gas Channels

When linking channels it evenly splits the gas between the channels.

1. When you have selected two adjacent channels the link icon appears.

2. Click the link icon to evenly split the gases.

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Running a Gas Mix Program

1. You can expand the GMD 8000 display by clicking the expand button (shown below) to run
a Gas Mix Program.

This feature allows the creation of a program to Ramp or Switch.

2. In the mix 1 section, click

3. Select a file and click Open.

to open a starting Mix file from the saved programs.

4. Apply the mix using the Copy to main section button shown below.
This action is NOT required to start a player prog r am. The Copy to main sec tio n buttons

exist merely for the sake of reference, to allow a quick check of the selected player mix, or
to copy a mix file to the main section for further manipulation.

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Mix 1 is applied.

5. Select an ending mix from the stored mix programs as mix 2.

In this example, the initial gas will be 100% N2. At 1 minute into the run, the gas will
switch to the mixture of 50% N2/50% O2.

6. Adjust the time of the switch as needed. Also, adjust the amount of time Gas Mix 2 will be
applied.

If using the GMD 8000 with Pyris software , determine the length of the method and at
which time in the method the gas switch is to take place. For example, if the total run time
is 20 minutes and you wish to switch from pure N2 (Mix1) to the 50/50 Gas Mix (Mix2)
after one minute, enter 19 minutes in the Mix2 time.

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PLAYER READY PLAYER RUNNING

7. The program can be manually started by pressing the green Play button and stopped by
pressing the red Stop button next to it.

8. If desired click the Ramp checkbox

to allow the mixture to gradually change

from the initial mixture to the final m ixture.

Using the same mixtures as an example, the pure N2 will gradually change to the 50/50
mix over the time span determined by the user (1 minute).

Selecting the Cycle checkbox means the same program repeats in the player forever.

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Connecting the GMD 8000 to Pyris

When using Pyris software with the GMD 8000 you will need a SeaIO Relay Box to Trigger a
connection to the GMD.

To connect the GMD 8000 to Pyris:

1. In the Pyris software, click on Tools > Preferences.
The Preferences dialogue box will appear (see below)

2. Check Use Relay Box.

3. To trigger the GMD 8000 ON and OF F from Pyris, go to the Method Editor and click the

Program tab.

4. Select a step, right-click (to highlight it), then select Add an Action from the popup box.

5. Select Switch External Event.

Switch External Channel X (where X is 1-8) ON.

6. Select Add an Action.

7. Select Switch External Event.

Switch External Channel X (where x is the same channel as above) OFF.

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