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period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any
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CAUTION:Read and understand this manual before using the
SM-2001U or the SM-2003U. Also read and
understand the operator’s manual for the
instrument you will use, the GX-2001 or GX-2003,
with you calibration station.
4 • Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the SM-2001U and SM-2003U Single
Module Calibration Stations and the Single Module Data View Software.
This chapter also describes the SM-2001U & SM-2003U Single Module Calibration Stations Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the
end of this chapter lists the specifications for the calibration stations.
About the SM-2001U & SM-2003U
The SM-2001U and SM-2003U single module calibration stations are
advanced reliable systems that provide charging, calibration, bump
testing, and calibration and bump test records for the GX-2001 and GX2003 gas detectors. They are designed to save the records to a USB
flash drive. The Single Module Data Viewer Software can then be used
with a Windows-based personal computer to retrieve calibration and
bump test data files from the USB flash drive or from the computer’s hard
drive if the files have been transferred to the hard drive from the flash
drive.
The purpose of this manual is to explain how to set up and use the SM2001U and SM-2003U and the Single Module Data Vie wer Software. You
will learn how to:
•install and launch the software
•install the hardware
•perform a bump test
•perform a calibration
•save calibration and bump test records to a USB flash drive
•view, print, and export calibration and bump test reco rds
•use the SM-2001U and SM-2003U to charge an instrument
Overview • 5
CAUTION:The GX-2001 and GX-2003 detect oxygen
deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen,
combustible gases, carbon monoxide, and
hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be dangerous or
life threatening. When using the GX-2001 and GX2003, you must follow the instructions and
warnings in the Operator’s Manual for each
instrument to assure proper and safe operation of
the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury.
CAUTION:The operator of this instrument is advised that if t he
equipment is used in a manner not specified in this
manual, the protection provided by th e equipment
may be impaired.
System Requirements
To use the Single Module Data Viewer Sof tware, you r personal computer
must meet the following requirements:
•Operating Systems: Windows® 2000, Windows® XP.
•Processor: IBM
equivalent minimum
•Memory: 32 MB RAM minimum
•Hard Disk Space: 32 MB minimum
•CD-ROM Drive
•Available USB port
®
compatible PC running Pentium® 2 processor or
6 • System Requirements
Specifications
Table 1: SM-2001U & SM-2003U Specifications
Input Power100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA
NOTE: The power cable supplied with the
SM-2001U and SM-2003U as standard is for 115 V AC power.
Environmental Conditions• For Indoor Use Only
• -10° C to 40° C, below 80% Relative
Humidity, Non-Condensing
Applicable Instruments• SM-2001U: GX-2001
• SM-2003U: GX-2003
Memory Capacity64 KB
Maximum Record Size256 bytes
Maximum Number of
200
Records Saved
Number of Calibration
One cylinder per bump test or calibration
Gas Cylinders
Standard Accessories•AC Power Cord
•USB Flash Drive
•Single Module Data Viewer Software
•Inlet Air Filter
•Instruction Manual
Specifications • 7
About this Manual
The SM-2001U & SM-2003U Single Module Calibration Stations
Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions,
and warnings.
NOTE: Describes additional or critical information.
CAUTION:Describes potential damage to equipment.
WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in
injury or death.
8 • About this Manual
Chapter 2: Description
Overview
This section describes the SM-2001U and SM-2003U single module
calibration stations. They are designed to be used on a table top and
consist of the back panel, control panel, status LEDs, USB port, and
instrument connections.
Back Panel
The back panels of both types of calibration stations are identical. The
back panel is shown in Figur e 1 below. It includes the power switch, fuse,
power cord plug, sample fittings, and air filter.
CAL. GAS Fitting
AIR Fitting
AC Power Cord Plug
Fuse
Power Switch
2A
l
O
Exhaust Fittings
Figure 1: SM-2001U & SM-2003U back panel
Power Switch
The power switch is a rocker switch lo cated in t he lower left corner of the
back panel. The calibration station is on when the upper half of the
switch, the “1” position”, is pressed in, and off when the lower half of the
switch, the “0” position, is pressed in.
Overview • 9
Fuse & Power Cord Plug
A fuse holder is located to the right of the power switch. The fuse holder
consists of a panel mounting socket and a quarter turn fuse holder. The
fuse is a 2 amp, 5 mm x 20 mm fuse. A recessed 3-pin plug for the 115
VAC power cord is located to the right of the fuse holder.
NOTE: Although the SM-2001U and SM-2003U can operate
from 100 VAC - 240 VAC, the power cord supplied with
the calibration stations is a 115 VAC power cord. If you
wish to power a calibration station from 220 VAC, you
will need to provide an appropriate plug-in power cord.
Gas Sample Fittings/Air filter/Exhaust Tube
Four sample fittings are located on the back of each calibra tion station.
The AIR fitting is in upper left corner and draws air into the station. A
particle filter with a short length of tubing is supplied with each calibration
station for installation to the AIR fitting to keep particu l ate contamination
out of the calibration station. The CAL. GAS fitting is next to the AIR
fitting and is used to connect the st ation to a calibration gas cylinder . Both
the AIR and CAL. GAS fittings accept 3/16” ID tubing.
NOTE: The SM-2001U and SM-2003U are originally shipped
with a cylindrical air filter. If a replacement filter is
needed, the 33-0165RK disk filter is recommended.
A two port exhaust fitting is located in the upper right corner of the back
panel. It allows routing of the exhausted calibration gas to a convenient
exhaust location. The bottom port is plugged with a push-on plug th at is
supplied with the calibration station and the top port is used for tubing
connection. This port accepts 5/16” ID tubing. A 10 foot long 5/16” ID
tube is included with the calibration st ation for routing of the exhaust.
Even though the exhaust gas can be routed to an area to be safely
dispersed, the docking station should still be installed in a well ventilated
area.
10 • Back Panel
Control Panel, Status LEDs & USB Port
The control panel and status LEDs are the same for both types of
calibration stations. The control panel is used to setup and operate the
calibration stations. It is located at the front of the calibration stations. It
includes the MODE rotary switch, control buttons, and the control button
LEDs. The CAL. and CHARGE status LEDs are located on the top front
of the calibration stations.
CAL.
Status
LED
CAL.CHARGE
CHARGE
Status
LED
Control
Mode
LEDs
Switch
MODE
0
9
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
BUMPCAL.VOL.COPY
OFF
CLEAR
Control
Buttons
Figure 2: Control Panel & Status LEDs
MODE Rotary Switch
The MODE rotary switch is located on the left end of the control panel. It
is a 10 position rotary switch whose positions are labelled 0 -9. Each
position defines the value of various bump test parameters. See “Setting
the MODE Switch” on page 18 for a complete description of the
parameters and settings.
Control Panel, Status LEDs & USB Port • 11
Control Buttons & LEDs
Four control buttons are located to the right of the MODE switch. From
left to right they are BUMP, CAL., VOL., and COPY. Above each button is
a control button LED that indicates the status of the function controll ed by
the button.
.
Table 2: Control Button Functions
Control
Control Button Function(s)
Button
BUMP• Initiates a bump test
• Cancels a bump test
• Turns instrument off (when
used with VOL. button
CAL.• Initiates a calibration
• Cancels a calibration
• Clears data from station
memory (when used with
COPY button)
VOL.• Functional only in the SM-
2003U
• Toggles bump test and
calibration functions between
%volume methane only and
all other active channels
Control Button LED
Function(s)
Indicates status of a
bump test in progress
Indicates status of a
calibration in progress
Indicates whether %volume
only operation is activated
• Turns off instrument (when
used with BUMP button)
COPY • Copies data to USB flash
drive.
• Clears data from station
memory (when used with CAL
button)
12 • Control Panel, Status LEDs & USB Port
• Indicates amount of
calibration station memory
used
• Indicates status of copying
function
• Indicates the result of a
copy operation
Status LEDs
Two status LEDs are located on the top front of the calibration stations.
The CAL. status LED is on the left side of the station and indicates the
status and result of a bump test or calibration. The CHARGE status LED
is on the right side of the station and functio ns as a pi lot LED, a system
failure LED, and a charge indication LED.
USB Port
A USB port is located on the fro nt right of the calibr ation statio n below the
COPY button. The port can be used to save calibration and bump test
data to a USB flash drive.
NOTE: The SM-2001U & SM2003U do not support connection
of a computer to the USB port, only a USB flash drive.
SM-2001U Instrument Connections
The GX-2001 fits into the SM-2001U as shown in Figure 3 below. The
calibration station includes a sn ap-on sample adapter for the GX-2001.
The exhaust port of the adapter is connected to a port on the front left of
the module by a short tube and the adapter’s inlet port is connected to a
port on the top rear of the module by a coiled tube. The sample adapter
snaps onto the sensor side of the GX-2001 before the GX-2001 is
installed into the calibration stat ion.
NOTE: The SM-2001U is shipped with the sample adapter
disassembled from the calibration station. See “Parts
Assembly” on page 16 for installation instructions.
SM-2001U Instrument Connections • 1 3
O2
Flow
HC
CO
H2S
SM-2001U
MODE
OFF
COPYBUMPCAL.
VOL.
CLEAR
RKI
GX-2001
MODE DISP AIR
POWER
SM-2001U
MODE
BUMP CAL.OPY
2
O
O2
Flow
HC
HC
CO
CO
H2S
H2S
OFF
VOL.
CLEAR
Figure 3: SM-2001U Instrument Connections
SM-2003U Instrument Connections
The GX-2003 fits into the SM-2003U as shown in Figure 4 below. A
coiled black tube with a plastic push-on fitting resides in a recess in the
left rear cor ner of the top of the module. The coiled tube ro utes gas to the
GX-2003 and extends to connect to the GX-2003’s inlet fitting. A straight
green tube comes out of the top of the module to the right of the coiled
tube and also has a plastic push-on fitting on its end. The fitting on this
tube is pushed onto the GX-2003 exhaust fitting and routes gas away
from the GX-2003.
14 • SM-2003U Instrument Connections
NOTE: The SM-2003U is shipped with the green tube
disassembled from the calibration station. See “Parts
Assembly” on page 16 for assembly instructions.
AIR
DISPLAY
POWER
(ADJ)
ENTER
(SHIFT)
SM-20 03U
SM-20 03U
BUMP CAL.
OFF
VOL.2COPY
CLEAR
MO DE
0
1
9
8
7
3
6
4
5
Figure 4: SM-2003U Instrument Connections
RESET
SILENCE
SM-2003U Instrument Connections • 1 5
Chapter 3: Hardware Setup and Software Installation
Overview
There are two parts t o preparing the SM-2001U and SM-2003U for use:
hardware setup and software installation. This chapter describes how to
setup the SM-2001U and SM-2003U hardware. It also describes how to
install the Single Module Data Viewer Software on a Windows based
personal computer.
Hardware Setup
The hardware setup consists of some parts assembly, connecting
calibration gas, and setting the MODE switch to the position that
corresponds the desired bump test parameter settings.
Parts Assembly
Some assembly is required before the SM-2001U or SM-2003U can be
used. Perform the following assembly before attempting to use a
calibration station.
1.If you have an SM-2001U, install the instrument sample adapter.
Push the coiled end of the tubing onto the onto the recessed stub
located at the rear top of t he calibration st atio n and the straight end
of the tubing onto the recessed stub located on the upper left front
of the calibration station.
If you have an SM-2003U, install the green tube with the plastic
push-on fitting. Push the open end of the tube onto the recessed
stub located on the top rear of the calibration station.
2.Install the air filter. Push the open end of the tube on the filter onto
the AIR fitting on the back of the calibration station.
3.If it is not already installed, install the exhaust plug on the bottom
exhaust port. It is a black rubber plug that fits over the port.
4.Plug the power cord into the power cord connector on the back of
the calibration station.
16 • Overview
Connecting an Exhaust Tube
The top exhaust fitting port is used to route exhaust away from the
calibration station. Install the 5/16” ID flexible tube that is included with
the calibration stati on on the top exhaust fit ting port and route the tube to
an area where the calibration gas can be safely exhausted.
CAUTION:The maximum recommended length for the
exhaust tube is 10 feet. Do not use more than 10
feet of tubing or tubi ng with an ID of less than 5/1 6”
for the exhaust tube or the bump test and
calibration accuracy will be adversely affected. The
tube that is shipped with the Docking station has an
ID of 5/16” and is 10 feet long.
Connecting Calibration Gas
The CAL. GAS fitting on the back of the calibration station is designed to
be used with a calibration gas cylinder that is fitted with a demand flow
regulator. The AIR fitting may be used with a demand flow regulator and
a cylinder of zero emissions air, but this is not normally necessary since
the calibration station will generally be in a fresh air area.
The type of calibration gas cylinder used depends on the gas sensors
installed in the GX-2001 or GX-2003 being used with the calibration
station. Typically a 4-gas mix will be used if the instrument being used
with the calibration station is a 4-gas unit. If a GX-2003 t hat is a 5-sensor
unit is being used, a 100% volume methane cylinder will also be needed.
Use Table 3 below as a guide in determining which and how many
calibration gas cylinders are appropriate for your syste m.
Table 3: Recommended Gas Cylinders
Recommended Calibration Gas
Typical Instrument Types
Cylinder(s)
GX-2001
4-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/H2S/CO
LEL/Oxy/H2S/CO
GX-2001
LEL/Oxy/CO
3-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/CO
Hardware Setup • 1 7
Table 3: Recommended Gas Cylinders
Typical Instrument Types
GX-2001
LEL/Oxy/H2S
GX-2003
GX-2003: LEL/Oxy H2S/CO
GX-2003
%V ol CH4/LEL CH4/Oxy/H2S/
CO
GX-2003
%V ol CH4/LEL CH4/Oxy/CO
GX-2003
LEL/Oxy/CO
GX-2003
LEL/Oxy/H2S
Recommended Calibration Gas
Cylinder(s)
4-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/H2S/CO
4-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/H2S/CO
• 4-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/H2 S/CO
• 100% Volume CH4
• 3-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/CO
• 100% Volume CH4
3-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/CO
4-gas mix with CH4/Oxy/H2S/CO
To connect calibration gas to the SM-2001U or SM-2003U do the
following:
1.If the area around the calibration station is not considered a fresh
air area (an area free of combusti ble and toxic gases and of normal
oxygen content, 20.9%) install a t ube not longer than 10 feet on t he
filter attached to the AIR fitting on the back of the docking station
and route it to a fresh air area or connect a cylinder of zero air to
the fitting using a demand flow regulator.
2.Install the demand flow regulator on the calibration gas cylinder.
3.Connect the demand flow regulator to the CAL. GAS port using
sample tubing.
Setting the MODE Switch
The MODE switch can be used to lengthen or short en the bump test time
by shortening or lengthening the calibration gas application time. It can
also be used to set the calibration station to aut omatically perform a
calibration if the instrument fails a bump test. Since shortening the time
18 • Hardware Setup
that calibration gas is applied during a bump test, the shorter the bump
test time, the larger bump test tolerance used to determine whether a
bump test failed or passed. The MODE switch sets the value of the
following bump test parameters:
•Air Purge Time
This is the length of time that a calibration station will draw air
through the AIR fitting on the back of t he station to an instrument
installed in it. Air is d rawn during a bump te st or calibration bef ore an
air adjust operation and to purge calibration gas from the system
after calibratio n ga s has b een drawn thr ough th e CAL GA S fi tting on
the back of the station. This parameter is fixed at 30 seconds for all
switch settings
•Gas Exposure Time
This is the length of time that a calibration station will draw
calibration gas through the CAL GAS fitt ing on the back of the station
during a bump test or calibration.
•Bump Te st Tol e r a nce
The bump test tolerance determines how close the instrument gas
reading must be to the calibration gas concentration for each
channel during a bump test in order to pass the bump test. It is
defined as a percentage of the calibration gas concentration.The
amount that the instrument gas reading differs from the calibration
gas concentration must be equal to or less than this percentage of
the calibration gas concentration. For example, if the toler ance is set
to 50%, and the %LEL calibration gas concentration is 50% LEL,
then the bump test gas reading for the LEL channel on the
instrument must be 50 %LEL ± 25 %LEL.
•Automatic Calibration
This parameter is set to on or off. If it is set to on, then the calibrat ion
station will automatically perform a calibration if a bump test fails.
Hardware Setup • 1 9
The parameter settings for each MODE switch position are shown in
Table 4 below.
Table 4: MODE Switch Parameter Settings
Switch
Position
0
1
2± 30%
Air Purge
Time
Gas Exposure
Time
ToleranceAuto. Cal.
30 seconds± 50%
± 20%
45 Seconds
Off
3± 50%
30
490 seconds± 10%
seconds
530 seconds± 50%
6
7± 30%
45 seconds
± 20%
On
890 seconds± 10%
960 seconds± 20%
Set the MODE switch to the position that corresponds to the desired
parameter settings using a small flat blade screwdriver.
20 • Hardware Setup
Installing the Single Module Data
Viewer Software
1.Launch Windows®.
2.Exit from all applications and open windows.
3.Insert the Single Module Data Viewer Software Installation CD into
your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
4.The Single Module Data Viewer InstallShield Wizard comes up to
guide you through installation. Click Next to pr oceed to the License
Agreement window.
5.Read the license agreement and click the agreement acceptance
selection box, then click Next to proceed to the Customer
Information window.
6.Enter a user name and organization and select if you want to inst all
the program for all users on the computer or just for your user
account, then click Next to proceed to the Destination Folder
window.
7.The default installation folder (C:\Program Files\Single Module
Data Viewer\) is displayed. If you want to install the software in the
default folder continue with step 8. If you want to install t he software
in a different location, click Change and choose a new installation
folder now and then continue with step 8.
8.Click Next to proceed to the Ready to Insta ll the Program window.
9.Review the installation settings. If they are Ok, click Install and the
installation process will begin. If you want to change installation
settings, click Back and change them to the desired settings.
10. During software installation, the installation program may find
newer versions of Windows files on your computer than those in
the Installation CD. If this happens, t he insta llation soft ware will ask
you if you want keep these newer files. Click Yes to do so.
11. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete software installation.
Installing the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 21
Chapter 4: Using the SM-2001U & SM-2003U
Overview
The SM-2001U and SM-2003U calibration stations are capable of
performing bump tests and calibrations on instruments and charging
rechargeable battery packs in instruments. This chapter describes
procedures for using the calibration stations to bump test, calibrate, and
recharge GX-2001 and GX-2003 instruments. It also describes the
information that is saved in a calibration st ation’s memory and how to
save that information to a USB flash drive.
Bump Testing Instruments
When a bump test is performed, the calibration st ation performs an air
adjust operation on an instrument and then applies calibration gas to th e
instrument. The calibration station analyzes the response results based
on criteria defined by the MODE switch position and determines if the
instrument passed the bump test. The criteria set by the MODE switch is
defined in Table 4 on page 20.
To perform a bump test on an instrument:
1.Ver i fy that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder is connected to
the CAL. GAS fitting on the back of the calibration station.
2.Ver i fy that the MODE switch is in the position that defines the
desired bump test pass criteria. See Table 4 on page 20.
3.If the calibration station is off, turn it on using the power switch on
the back of the station. The CHARGE st atus LED will begin to blink
green.
4.Put the instrument to be bump tested into the calibration station. A
GX-2001 is placed into an SM-2001U and a GX-2003 is placed into
an SM-2003U.
•For a GX-2001, attach th e flow adapter cup to the sensor side of
the instrument before inserting it into the SM-2001U.
•For the GX-2003, place the instrument into the SM-2003U,
connect the plastic fitting on the end of the coiled black tube to
22 • Overview
the inlet fitting, and then connect the pl astic fitting on the end of
the straight green tube to the exhaust fitt ing.
If you take more than a few seconds before continuing, the
CHARGE LED may begin blinking yellow indicating that the
calibration station is charging the battery pack in the instrument if
the instrument has a battery pack whose charge is low enough.
5.Turn on the instrument.
•A GX-2003 will begin its normal startup sequence and after a
few seconds, the pump will turn of f and the display will indicate it
is ready to communicate with the calibration station:
PC
TRANSMIT
STAND BY
OK
21:09
If LB Mode is activated on a GX-2003, press the POWER
ENTER button as soon as the unit turns on to avoid waiting 20
seconds for the unit to time out of the Mode Select screen to
begin its startu p sequence.
•A GX-2001 will begin its normal startup sequence and after a
second or two the display will indicate the following:
Conn
6.The CHARGE status LED will start blinking green and the
calibration station will take several seconds to connect to the
instrument. During this time, the CAL. status LED will blink yellow.
7.When the connection is complete, the CAL. status LED will become
solid yellow indicating that you can continue with the next step.
8.Press and hold the BUMP button for at least one second, then
release it. The bump test begins. During the bump test, the BUMP
control LED will flash green and the CAL. status LED will flash
yellow indicating that a bump test is in progress. The calibration
station will perform the following functions:
Bump Testing Instruments • 23
•Apply fresh air to the instrument for 30 seconds.
•Perform a zero operation on the instrument.
NOTE: If one or more of the sensors fails the zero operation,
then the calibration station will abort the bump test and
will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the CAL.
status LED will blink red indicating a failure and the
BUMP control LED will stop blinking and be on steadily
green.
•Apply calibration gas to the instrument for the time defined by
the MODE Switch setting.
•Purge the system with fresh air for 30 seconds.
9.After the system is purged, the BUMP control LED will stop blinking
and be on steadily green and the CAL. status LED will be on
steadily green if the bump test passed or steadily red if the bump
test failed.
10. If the bump test failed and the MODE switch is set to position 5, 6,
7, 8, or 9, the calibration station will calibrate the instrument.
11. The results of the bump test will be stored in the calibration
station’s memory and will be available to cop y to a USB flash drive.
See “Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB Flash
Drive” on page 34 for instructions to copy the saved bump test and
calibration records to a USB flash drive.
12. If you want to perform a bump test on a GX-2003 with 100%
volume methane, See “Bump Testing and Calibrating a GX-2003
with 100% Volume Methane” on page 28 for instructions.
13. Turn off the instrument by pressing and holding the BUMP and
VOL. control buttons simultaneously for at least one second and
then releasing them. If no control buttons are pressed for 10
minutes, the calibration station will automatically turn off the
instrument.
24 • Bump Testing Instruments
CAUTION:When using the GX-2001 with the SM-2001U or the
GX-2003 with the SM-2003U, do not turn off the
instrument using the instrument power switch. Use
the BUMP and VOL. control buttons on the
calibration station to turn off the instrument.
14. Remove the instrument from the calibrat ion station.
Calibrating Instruments
The SM-2001U and SM-2003U calibration stations are capable of
performing a calibration on an instrument that is connected to it. When a
calibration is performed, the calibration station performs an air adjust
operation on an instrument and then applies calibration gas to the
instrument. The calibration station analyzes the calibration results and
determines if the instrument passed the calibration.
To perform a calibration on an instrument:
1.Ver i fy that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder is connected to
the CAL. GAS fitting on the back of the calibration station.
2.If the calibration station is off, turn it on using the power switch on
the back of the station. The CHARGE st atus LED will begin to blink
green.
3.Put the instrument to be calibrated into the calibration station. A
GX-2001 is placed into an SM-2001U and a GX-2003 is placed into
an SM-2003U.
•For a GX-2001, attach th e flow adapter cup to the sensor side of
the instrument before inserting it into the SM-2001U.
•For the GX-2003, place the instrument into the SM-2003U,
connect the plastic fitting on the end of the coiled black tube to
the inlet fitting, and then connect the pl astic fitting on the end of
the straight green tube to the exhaust fitt ing.
If you take more than a few seconds before continuing, the
CHARGE LED may begin blinking yellow indicating that the
calibration station is charging the battery pack in the instrument if
the instrument has a battery pack whose charge is low enough.
Calibrating Instruments • 25
4.Turn on the instrument.
•A GX-2003 will begin its normal startup sequence and after a
few seconds, the pump will turn of f and the display will indicate it
is ready to communicate with the calibration station:
PC
TRANSMIT
STAND BY
OK
21:09
If LB Mode is activated on a GX-2003, press the POWER
ENTER button as soon as the unit turns on to avoid waiting 20
seconds for the unit to time out of the Mode Select screen to
begin its startu p sequence.
•A GX-2001 will begin its normal startup sequence and after a
second or two the display will indicate the following:
Conn
5.The CHARGE status LED will start blinking green and the
calibration station will take several seconds to connect to the
instrument. During this time, the CAL. status LED will blink yellow.
6.When the connection is complete, the CAL. status LED will become
solid yellow indicating that you can continue with the next step.
7.Press and hold the CAL. button for at least one second, then
release it. The calibration begins. During the calibration, the CAL.
control LED will flash green and the CAL. status LED will flash
yellow indicating that a calibration is in progress. The ca libration
station will perform the following functions:
•Apply fresh air to the instrument for 30 seconds.
•Perform a zero operation on the instrument.
26 • Calibrating Instruments
NOTE: If one or more of the sensors fails the zero operation,
then the calibration station will abort the calibration and
will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the CAL.
status LED will blink red indicating a failure and the
CAL. control LED will stop blinking and be on steadily
green.
•Apply calibration gas to the instrument for 90 seconds.
•Purge the system with fresh air for 30 seconds.
8.After the system is purged, the CAL. control LED will stop blinking
and be on steadily green and the CAL. status LED will be on
steadily green if the calibration passed or steadily red if the
calibration failed.
9.The results of the calibration will be stored in the calibration
station’s memory and will be available to cop y to a USB flash drive.
See “Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB Flash
Drive” on page 34 for instructions to copy the saved bump test and
calibration data to a USB flash drive.
10. If you want to perform a calibration on a GX-2003 with 100%
volume methane, see “Bump Testing and Calibrating a GX-2003
with 100% Volume Methane” on page 28 for instructions.
11. Turn off the instrument by pressing and holding the BUMP and
VOL. control buttons simultaneously for at least one second and
then releasing them. If no control buttons are pressed for 10
minutes, the calibration station will automatically turn off the
instrument.
CAUTION:When using the GX-2001 with the SM-2001U or the
GX-2003 with the SM-2003U, do not turn off the
instrument using the instrument power switch. Use
the BUMP and VOL. control buttons on the
calibration station to turn off the instrument.
12. Remove the instrument from the calibrat ion station.
Calibrating Instruments • 27
Bump Testing and Calibrating a GX-2003
with 100% Volume Methane
The GX-2003 can have a %volume methane detector installed. This
detector cannot be bump tested or calibrated using the typical gas mix
that is used for the other detectors. To accommodate this special need,
the SM-2003U includes the VOL. control button. Thi s button activates the
%volume gas function. When this function is active, the SM-2003U will
bump test or calibrate only the %volume detector in a GX-2003 when a
bump test or calibration is performed. If an instrument does not have an
active %volume detector, then the VOL. button does not function.
NOTE: The SM-2001U also includes a VOL. control button, b ut
it does not function on an SM-2001U since the GX-2001
does not have %volume methane capability.
To bump test or calibrate the %volume detector in a GX-2003, do the
following:
NOTE: If you have performed a bump test or calibration on a
GX-2003 and then wish to perform a bump test or
calibration on the %volume detector, begin with
instruction 8 below.
WARNING: Use only 100% volume methane when bump
testing or calibrating a GX-2003 %volume
detector. Use of a different concentration will
result in an inaccurate bump test or calibration.
1.Ver ify that the 100% volume methane gas cylinder is connected to
the CAL. GAS fitting on the back of the SM-2003U.
2.If performing a bump test, verify that the MODE rotary switch is in
the position that defines the desired bump test pass criteria. See
Table 4 on page 20.
If performing a calibration, skip this step
3.If the calibration station is off, turn it on using the power switch on
28 • Bump Testing and Calibrating a GX-2003 with 100% Volume Methane
the back of the station. The CHARGE st atus LED will begin to blink
green.
4.Put the GX-2003 to be bump tested or calibrated into the SM2003U, connect the plastic fitting on the end of the coiled black
tube to the inlet fitting, and then connect the plastic fitting on the
end of the straight green tube to the exhaust fitting.
If you take more than a few seconds before continuing, the
CHARGE LED may begin blinking yellow indicating that the
calibration station is charging the battery pack in the instrument if
the instrument has a battery pack whose charge is low enough.
5.Turn on the GX-2003. It will begin i ts normal startup sequence and
after a few seconds, the pump will turn off and the display will
indicate it is ready to communicate with the SM-2003U:
PC
TRANSMIT
STAND BY
OK
21:09
If LB Mode is activated on a GX-2003, press the POWER ENTER
button as soon as the unit turns on to avoid waiting 20 seconds for
the unit to time out of the Mode Select Screen to begin its startup
sequence.
6.The CHARGE status LED will start blinking green and the
calibration station will take several seconds to connect to the
instrument. During this time, the CAL. status LED will blink yellow.
7.When the connection is complete, the CAL. status LED will become
solid yellow indicating that you can continue with the next step.
8.Press and hold the VOL. button until the VOL. LED turns on, then
release it. It will remain on as long as the %volume gas function is
active.
9.Press and hold the BUMP or CAL. button for at least one second,
then release it. The bump test or calibration begins. During the
bump test, the BUMP or CAL. control LED will flash green and the
CAL. status LED will flash yellow indicating that a bump test or
calibration is in progress. The calibration station will perform the
Bump Testing and Calibrating a GX-2003 with 100% Volume Methane • 29
following functions:
•It will apply fresh air to the instrument for 30 seconds.
•It will perform a zero operation on the GX-2003.
NOTE: If the %volume methane detector fails the zero
operation, then the calibration station will abort the
bump test or calibration and will not apply calibration
gas. If this happens, the CAL. status LED will blink red
indicating a failure and the CAL. control LED will stop
blinking and be on steadily green.
•It will apply calibration gas to the GX-2003 for the time defined
by the MODE Switch setting if a bump test is being pe rformed or
for 90 seconds if a calibration is being performed.
•Purge the system with fresh air for 30 seconds.
10. After the system is purged, the BUMP or CAL. control LED will stop
blinking and be on steadily green and the CAL. status LED will be
on steadily green if the bump test or calibration passed or steadily
red if the bump test or calibration failed.
11. if a bump test failed and the MODE switch was set to 5, 6, 7, 8, or
9, the calibration will calibrate the GX-2003.
12. The results of the bump test or calib ration will be stored in the
calibration station’ s memory and will be available to copy to a USB
flash drive. See See “Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records
to a USB Flash Drive” on page 34 for instructions to copy the saved
bump test and calibration data to a USB flash drive.
13. If you wish to disable the %volume calibration function, press and
hold the VOL. button until the VOL. LED turns off.
14. Turn off the instrument by pressing and holding the BUMP and
VOL. control buttons simultaneously for at least one second and
then releasing them. If no control buttons are pressed for 10
minutes, the calibration station will automatically turn off the
instrument.
30 • Bump Testing and Calibrating a GX-2003 with 100% Volume Methane
CAUTION:When using the GX-2001 with the SM-2001U or the
GX-2003 with the SM-2003U, do not turn off the
instrument using the instrument power switch. Use
the BUMP and VOL. control buttons on the
calibration station to turn off the instrument.
15. Remove the instrument from the SM-2003U.
Charging an Instrument in a
Calibration Station
The SM-2001U and SM-2003U calibration stations can be used to
charge the rechargeable battery pack in a GX-2001 or GX-2003. A
calibration station will not recharge the batteries in an alkaline version of
the GX-2003. To maximize the battery pack run time and the battery p ack
life, make sure the battery pack’s charge is as low as possible before
recharging it.
To recharge the battery pack in an instrument af ter performing a bump
test or calibration:
1. Perform a bump test or calibration on an instrument as described
in “Bump Testing Instruments” on page 22 or “Calibrating
Instruments” on page 25 or “Bump Testing and Calibrating a GX2003 with 100% Volume Methane” on page 28.
2.After the bump test or calibration has been completed, turn off the
instrument by pressing and holding the BUMP and VOL. control
buttons simultaneously for at least one second and then releasing
them. If no control buttons are pressed for 10 minutes, the
calibration station will automatically turn off the instrument.
3. After a few seconds, the CHARGE status LED on the right front of
the calibration station will start blinking yellow. The CAL. status
LED on the front left of the calibration station will continue to be
either green or red depending on the result of the bump test or
calibration.
Charging an Instrument in a Calibration Station • 31
4.If the battery pack is fully charged, then the CHARGE status LED
will turn solid green in a few minutes.
If the battery pack is drained enough for the calibration station to
charge it, the CHARGE status LED will continue to blink yellow
while charging is taking place. Both the GX-2001 and GX-2003 will
take approximately 90 minutes to fully charge.
5.When the charge is complete, the CHARGE status LED will turn
solid green.
To recharge the batteries in an instrument without performing any other
operations:
1.Place the instrument in the calibration station. If no bump test or
calibration will be performed , it is not necessary to make any tubing
connections to the instrument.
2.Turn on the calibration st ation using the power switch on the back.
3.The CHARGE st atus LED on the right front of the calibration st ation
will begin to blink green for a few seconds, then bli nk yellow.
4.If the battery pack is fully charged, then the blinking yellow LED will
turn solid green in a few minutes.
If the battery pack is drained enough for t he mo dule to charge it,
the CHARGE status LED will continue to blink yellow while
charging is taking place. Both the GX-2001 and GX-2003 will take
approximately 90 minutes to fully charge.
5.When the charge is complete, the CHARGE status LED will turn
solid green.
32 • Charging an Instrument in a Calibration Station
Calibration and Bump Test Records
The SM-2001U and SM-2003U save a record of each bump test and
calibration performed. The calibration stations are capable of saving up
to 200 such records. When a calibration station’s memory becomes full,
the oldest record is overwritten when a new record is saved. These
saved records can be saved to a USB flash drive using the USB port.
Available Memory in the Calibration Station
The COPY function LED above the copy button indicates how much of
the calibration station’s memory has been used. The table below
describes the various indications.
Table 5: COPY LED Indications
COPY LED IndicationMemory Used
OffNone. No records are saved
Solid GreenLess than 80% of the calibrat ion sta-
tion’s memory has been used.
Solid YellowMore than 80% of the calibration sta-
tion’s memory has been used.
Solid RedThe calibration station’s memory is
full. A newly saved record will overwrite the oldest one.
The calibration station’s memory can be cleared by simultaneously
pressing and holding the CAL. and COPY control buttons for five
seconds.
Calibration and Bump Test Records • 3 3
Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB
Flash Drive
The calibration station will only perform a copy operation if there is at
least one record saved in it’s memory. If there are no records saved in the
station’ s memory, the COPY LED will be off and the COPY button will not
function. Do the following to save calibrati on and bump test records in the
calibration station’s memory to a USB flash drive.
1.If the calibration station is off, turn it on using the power switch on
the back of the station.
NOTE: The USB port on the front of the calibration station
cannot be used to connect the SM-2001U or the SM2003U to a computer, only to save calibration and bump
test records to a USB flash drive.
2.Install a USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the
calibration station. The calibration st ation will t ake a few seconds to
determine how much memory is available in the flash drive.
•If the flash drive’s available memory it is not enough for the
contents of the calibration station’s memory, the COPY LED will
alternate between green and red. Enough memory will have to
be cleared in the flash drive for the records in the calibration
station’s memory.
•If there is enough available memory in the flash drive for the
contents of the calibration station’s memory, the COPY LED will
begin flashing in the same color that it was before installing the
flash drive.
3.Press and release the COPY button. The COPY LED will become
solid red while the records in the calibration station’s memory are
copied to the flash drive.
34 • Calibration and Bump Test Records
4.Wait until the flash drive’s LED stops blinking, then remove the
flash drive from the USB port.
NOTE: If you pull out the flash drive while it’s LED is still
blinking, the file saved in the flash drive with the
calibration an d bu m p test records may be incomplete.
5.If the flash drive has not already been used with a calibration
station, a folder named DAT will be created on the flash drive and a
file with all the saved calibration and bump test records will be
saved to this folder.
If the flash drive has b een used before wit h a calibration st ation, the
file will be saved to the existing DAT folder.
6.The files on the flash drive can now be either transferred to a
computer or kept on the flash drive for use with the Single Module
Data Viewer Software. See the next section, "Bump Test and
Calibration Record Files", for a discussion of these files and how t o
use them.
Bump Test and Calibration Record Files
Each time a copy function is performed, a file is sa ved to the fl ash drive in
the DAT folder. The f ile name will begin with either “SM-200 1SAMPLE” or
“SM-2003SAMPLE” depending on whether the records came from an
SM-2001U or SM-2003U and the remainder of the file name will depend
on the date of the most recent bump test or calibration performed on the
calibration station. So i t is possible to have multiple files in th e DAT folder
from the SM-2001U or SM-2003U.
The files that a calibration station saves to a USB flash drive are
structured so that they can be impor ted into a da t abase cont rolled by t he
Single Module Data Viewer software. See “Importing Files Into the
Database” on page 39 for instructions to add files to the database.
Calibration and Bump Test Records • 3 5
Bump Testing or Calibrating and Saving Files To a Flash
Drive Multiple Times In One Day
The SM-2001U and SM-2003U assign file names to calibration and
bump test record files based on the day of the most recent calibration or
bump test record saved in the calibration station’s memory. If a copy
operation is performed, additional bump tests or calibrations are
performed, and another copy operatio n is performed with the same flash
drive all on the same day, the existing file on the flash drive from the first
copy operation will be overwritten by the file from the second copy
operation because it’s name will be the same as the new file. In this case,
no information is lost since the second file saved to the flash drive
includes all the records that were in the first file.
However, if a copy operation is performed, the calibration station memory is cleared, addit ional bump t ests or calibrati ons are performed,
and another copy operation is per formed with the same flash drive all on
the same day, this will result in the information in the file from the first
copy operation being lost. This is because the fi le saved to the f lash drive
in the second copy operation only includes records since the memory
was cleared and when it overwrites the file from the first copy operation,
all the information in the first file is lost.
CAUTION:If copying a calibration station’s memory to a flash
drive multiple times during the same day, transfer
the calibration/bump test record files from the flash
drive to a computer hard drive or some other
memory device if the calibration station memory is
cleared to avoid possible loss of informati on during
subsequent copy operations.
36 • Calibration and Bump Test Records
Chapter 5: Single Module Data Viewer Software
Overview
The Single Module Data Viewer Software is used to view, organize, and
print bump test and calibration records that were created by the SM2001U and SM-2003U. It can also be used to export these records from
it’s database for use in other programs. This chapter describes how to
use the Single Module Data Vie we r Software.
Launching the Single Module Data
Viewer Software
1.Click Start on the Windows® Icon Tray, then select Programs/
Single Module Data Viewer.
NOTE: If you are starting the software for the first time, a
message window appears informing you that a
database has been created. If this occurs, click OK.
2.The Single Module Data Viewer program is launch ed and the data
viewing window appears.
Figure 5: Single Module Data Viewer Window
Overview • 3 7
NOTE: When you start the Single Module Dat a V iewer program
Control Buttons
for the first time, there will be no data in the left part of
the data viewing window since no data has been
imported into the database yet.
Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software
Data Viewing Window
Data Folders
Viewed in Thi s
Area
All of the operations that can be performed in the Single Module Dat a
Viewer Program can be executed from the data viewing window. There
are function buttons along the top of the window and one in the lower
right that initiate the vari ous operations. The upper lef t side of the window
displays the contents of the database. The lower left corner of the
window has selection boxes that allow you to organize the data. The
Data Folders and Files
Figure 6: Data Viewing Window
Viewed in This Area
File Content Details
Viewed in This Area
38 • Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software
upper right side of the window shows t he co nte nt s of t he ite m selecte d in
the upper left side, and the lower right side indi cates the contents of the
item selected in the area above it. In the example above, the data is
organized by date.
You can do the following in the data viewing window:
•Import files into the database that were created by an SM-2001U or
SM-2003U
•View the bump test and calibration data saved in the database.
•Delete data.
•Print bump test or calibration results (pass or fail indication only).
•Copy bump test or calibration records to the clipboard or to a
particular location on your computer or network.
•Print a bump test or calibrati on report that includes the result s and all
gas readings.
Importing Files Into the Database
The files generated by the SM-2001U and SM-2003U are structured to
be imported into the Single Module Data Viewer Software database. To
import data files into the database, do the following:
1.While in the Data Viewing Window, click the Import button. The
Import Window will appear.
Figure 7: Import Window
Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 39
2.Navigate to the location of the files that you want to import into the
database and select them.
3.Click the Apply button. A window will appear for a few seconds
indicating that the file or files are being imported.
4.The files are now added to the database.
Viewing the Data
When viewing the data, it can be organized in two ways:
1. Base View Format
In base view format, neither of the Serial No, Station ID, or User ID
selection boxes in the lower left of the window are select ed and th e
Base box appears next to these selection boxes. The data can be
organized by either the data type (bump test and calibration data)
or by the month and year. The example below shows the data
organized by type.
Figure 8: Data in Base Viewing Format
40 • Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software
2.ID View Format
In ID view format, the data can be organized by one or more of the
following items depending on which selection box or boxes in the
lower left corner of the data viewing window are selected:
•Serial Number
•Station ID
•User ID
If any of these boxes is selected, the Base box disappears. The
example below shows the data organized by serial number.
Figure 9: Data in ID Viewing Format
The data is organized in folders. A data folder is represented as an icon
in the left side of the data viewing window. If it there is a (+) or a (-)
symbol to its left, then it contains another folder. There are various folder
icons which are used depending on how the data is organized.
Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 41
Once you have selected how you want to organize the data:
1. Click the expanded view symbol (+) next to a folder in the left side
of the data viewing window or double click the folder to view the
contents below it. Single click on the folder to view the contents in
the right side of the wi ndow. If a folder is expanded and you want to
close it, click the (-) symbol next to the folder or double click it.
2.When an item no longer has a (+) or (-) symbol next to it, single
click it and the contents of the item will be shown on the right side
of the window.
3.If you are viewing data in base view format with the dat a or ganized
by type, expand the data folder you wish to view, bump test or
calibration data. Folders organized by year/month will appear
below the folder. Click on the folder whose contents you wish to
see. The bump test or calibration files in the folder will be shown in
the upper right side of the data view window.
Figure 10: Calibration/Bump Test Files in Base View Format
If you organize the data by date, then folders organized by year/
Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 42
month appear in the left side of the window. Expand the folder you
want to see and click on the calibration or bump test folder. The
calibration or bump test files will appear in the upper right side of
the window.
If you are viewing data in ID view format, expand the folders in the
left side of the window until the bump test or calibration folder you
wish to view is visible. Expand the folder. Folders organized by
year/month will be listed below the calibration or bump test folder.
Click the folder whose contents you want to view and the
calibration or bump test files in it will be shown in the upper right
side of the data view window. The example below is organized by
serial number.
Figure 11: Calibration/Bump Test Files in ID View Format
4.Files that record a failed calibration or bump test on all channels
are highlighted in red. Files that record a calibration or bump test
where not all channels passed are highlighted in oran ge.
5.To view the file contents, click on the file in the upper right part of
Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 43
the data view window t hat you wish t o view. The contents in the file
will appear in the lower right part of the window. The contents
include the instrument’s serial number, station ID, user ID, bump
test or calibration time, test gas, and gas readings during the
operation.
6.To print the files as they appear in the upper right part of the data
view window, click the print button in the upper left corner of the
window. A dialog box will appear confirming if you want to print.
Click OK.
7.To print the contents of all files in the upper right window, click the
Bump test & Calibration Report button above the files. A dialog
box will appear showing the selected printer and confirming if you
want to print. Verify that the selected printer is correct and click OK.
8.To print the contents of one of the files in the upper right part of the
data view window, click on one of the files to select it and then click
the print button that appears above the file det ails in the lower right.
A dialog box will appear showing the selected printer and
confirming if you want to print. Verify that the selected printer is
correct and click OK.
9.To save files as they appear in the upper right p a rt of the dat a view
window , cli ck the Save To File button to the right of the print butt on
in the upper left corner of the window. The Save T o File button has
a floppy disk icon in it. A “Save As” dial og box will a ppear for you to
specify the filename, file location, and f ile type. Select the T ext files (*.csv) choice to save t he information as a comma sep ar ated value
file that may be opened with a spreadsheet program such as
Microsoft Excel.
10. To save files to the clipboard as they appear in the upper right part
of the data view window, click the Copy To Clipboard button. The Copy T o Clipboard button has a clipboard icon in it. The file will be
saved to the clipboard. It can then be pasted int o a document by
using the Paste command in an application.
Deleting Data
You can delete an instrument, bump test data, or calibration dat a in the
data view window. The delete function is password protected to avoid
Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 44
accidental deletion of instrument s or data. To delete an instrument or
data, perform the following:
1.Find the item you wish to delete and right click it. A window will
appear that says “Delete(D) Change Password(C)”.
2.Click on “Delete(D)”. A password entry window will appear.
3.Enter the password and click OK. The default password is
“ABCDE” and is case sensitive. A confirmation window will appear.
4.Click OK to complete the deletion of the selected item.
Changing the Password
The default password is “ABCDE” and is case sensit ive. You can change
the password in the data view window. To change the password perform
the following:
1.Right click in the upper right or upper left part of the data view
window. A window will appear that says “Delete(D) Change
Password(C)”.
2.Click on “Change Password(C)”. A window will appear prompting
you for the current password.
3.Enter the current password and click the Current Password
button. A window will appear prompting you for the new password.
4.Enter the new password and click the New Password button. A
confirmation window will appear prompting you for the new
password again.
5.Enter the new password again and click the Confirm New Password button. A window will appear indicating that the
password has been changed.
6.Click OK to complete the password update.
Exiting the Program
To exit the Single Module Data View program, do the following:
1.Click the Exit button in the upper right corner of the data view
window. A confirmation window will appear.
Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 45
2.Click the OK button to exit the program or the Cancel button to
return to the program.
Spare Parts List
Table 6: Spare Parts List
Part NumberDescription
06-0201RKExhaust fitting plug, DataCal 2000 module
06-1248RKPolyurethane tubing, 5/16-inch OD x 3/16-inch ID, for
connecting calibration cylinder to calibrati on station
06-1254RKPolyurethane tubing, 7/16-inch OD x 5/16-inch ID, for
exhaust tube, 10 feet maximum
33-0165RKParticle air filter replacement
43-4155RKFuse, 5 x 20 mm, 2A, 250V
47-1013RKPower cord, for 115 VAC
71-0130RKOperator’s Manual SM-2001U & SM-2003U Single
81-1054RKDemand flow regulator, 50/103 liter
81-SM2001USingle Module Calibration Station for GX-2001
81-SM2003USingle Module Calibration Station for GX-2003
83-0009RKSingle Mode Data Viewer software
Spare Parts List • 46
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