GrainPro MA4068RAD0718-1 User manual

GRAINPRO®CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………. 3
2. CHECKLIST…………………………………………………………………………….……..….. 4
3. COMPONENTS…………………………………………………………………………………... 5
4. SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………………………..… 7
5. INSTRUMENT OPERATING PROCEDURES………………………………………………… 8
5.1Power On………………………………………………………………………………… 8
5.2Initialization………………………………………………………………………………. 8
5.3Setting Mode…………………………………………………………………………….. 9
5.4Sampling Mode………………………………………………………………………….. 9
5.5Download/ Reset Mode………………………………………………………………… 11
5.6Monitoring Battery Charge…………………………………………………………….. 20
5.7Calibration Mode………………………………………………………………………… 20
6. USING CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYZER FOR MONITORING CO2 LEVEL
(Intended for GrainPro TranSafeliner (TSL ) users) …………………………….…………… 21
7. MAINTENANCE AND CARE…………………………………………………………………… 22
8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE………………………………………………………………….. 22
9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ………………….……………………………………… 24
10. WARRANTY CLAUSE……………………………………………………………………………. 25

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1. INTRODUCTION
The GrainPro®Carbon Dioxide Analyzer (CO2Analyzer) is a microprocessor-based instrument
used for the detection of %CO2(Carbon Dioxide) and uses an NDIR (Nondispersive Infrared) sensor for
measuring CO2levels range of 0 to 80% CO2content. With a microprocessor based unit, it has a data
logging facility and can store data in real time which can be downloaded into a computer.
When an NDIR sensor encounters CO2, a voltage signal is generated in proportion to the gas
concentration. This voltage signal is amplified, digitized and displayed on the instrument’s OLED (Organic
Light-emitting Diode) display.
The CO2Analyzer has the following important parts: gas sensor, signal conditioning electronic
circuit, microprocessor board, digital display, a sampling pump and a battery pack. It is powered by a 7.4V Li-
ion rechargeable battery.
1.1. FEATURES:
1.1.1. Portable.
1.1.2. More than 5 years sensor expected life span.
1.1.3. Backlit 20 x 4 Alphanumeric OLED display.
1.1.4. Microprocessor-based instrument, it can log and download data on a computer.
1.1.5. Data logging capability for up to 3000 samples.
1.1.6. Records gas readings along with time/date.
1.1.7. Rechargeable battery pack.
1.1.8. Low battery indicator.
1.1.9. Enclosed in high temperature resistant plastic.
1.1.10. Includes USB cable for PC connectivity.
1.1.11. Sampling tube with dust filter.
1.1.12. Alarm with audio and visual LED display.
1.2. PRODUCT GUARANTEE:
1.2.1. In accordance with the terms and conditions herewith, GrainPro Inc. fully guarantees the quality
of this product provided it is used according to the instructions in this manual.
1.2.2. Please read and understand the manual thoroughly before using the Carbon Dioxide Analyzer.
1.3. COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS, AND/OR CLARIFICATIONS:
1.3.1. Please contact [e-mail].
We shall be glad to address any of your concerns.

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2. CHECKLIST
Please inspect your GrainPro®CO2Analyzer package to ensure it includes the following items:
PART NAME
DESCRIPTION
IMAGE
2.1. CO2Analyzer
2.1.1. CO2Analyzer, 0-80%
range, IR sensor with
Rechargeable Battery (7.4
V/1500 mAH Li-ion)
2.2. Battery Charger
2.2.1. Battery Charger,
110V/250VAC with 4
different types of
interchangeable plugs.
2.3. Sampling Tubes with
dust filter
2.3.1. Sampling tube, 40cm with
dust filter for inlet
2.3.2. Sampling tube, 40cm with
dust filter for outlet
2.4. Screwdriver
2.4.1. Double ended screwdriver.

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2.5. USB Cable
2.5.1. USB Cable used to connect
and download stored data
from CO2Analyzer to a
computer.
2.6. USB Flash Drive
2.6.1. USB Flash drive includes;
a) Software
b) CO2Analyzer Instruction
Manual
c) Instruction Video
d) GP Audio Visual
Presentation
e) Flyer (All GP Products)
2.7. Hard Plastic Case
2.7.1. Hard plastic case, black
28cm x 23cm x 8cm with
handle and lock.
2.8. Calibration Certificate
2.8.1. Calibration certificate

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2.9. Instruction Manual
2.9.1. Instruction manual for CO2
Analyzer
3. COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
DESCRIPTION / FUNCTION
Figure 1. Carbon Dioxide Analyzer
Battery
Pack
Battery
Pack

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3.1. Power LED
The green LED lights up when the instrument is turned ON.
3.2. Sampling LED
The blue LED lights up when the instrument is in measurement
mode.
3.3. Alarm LED
The red LED lights up when the CO2concentration is above the set
alarm value.
NOTE: Alarm setting can be used for other applications requiring
≥80% CO2 level.
3.4. “Up” Key
a) Menu Page:
Key is used to enter into the Sampling/Purging Mode.
b) Sampling Mode:
Key is used for selection or to shift the cursor.
c) Calibration Mode:
Key is used to increase the value of the digit where the cursor
is placed.
d) Settings Mode:
Key is where setting and Turn off are located. In Setting, this
Key is used to increase the value of the digit on which the
cursor is placed.
e) Download/Reset Mode:
In this mode, you can download/ erase data or check the
battery status. Press this key to download all the stored
data/records on your computer.
3.5. “Down” Key
a) Menu Page:
Key is used to enter into the Calibration Mode.
b) Calibration Mode:
Key is used to shift the cursor.
c) Sampling Mode:
Key is used for selection or to shift the cursor.
d) Settings Mode:
Key is where setting and Turn off are located. In Setting, this
Key is used to shift the cursor.
e) Download/Reset Mode:
In this mode, you can download/ erase data, or check the
battery status. Press this key to delete all the stored data.
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current internal data.
3.6. “Set” Key
a) Menu Page:
This key is used to enter into the Setting mode, Exit mode and
to Turn off the instrument.
b) All other modes:
Press this key to exit from the current page.
3.7. “Enter” Key
a) Menu Page:
Key is used to enter into the Download/Reset mode.
b) Download/Reset Mode:
In this mode, you can download/ erase data or check battery
status. Press this key to determine the battery status.
c) Setting Mode:
Key is where setting and power off are located. Press this key
to Turn off the instrument.
d) All other modes:
This key is used to confirm the selected mode and value.
3.8. Display
It is a 20 x 4 alphanumeric OLED display, which indicates:
a) Various prompts during initialization process, immediately after
turning ON the CO2Analyzer.
b) CO2concentration, Date and Time in the Measurement mode.
c) Users can set parameters during Parameters Set mode.
d) Calibration data specifically zero - span counts during Calibration
mode.
e) User friendly prompts during Sampling, Calibration, Data
Downloading and other Functions.
3.9. Gas Inlet Port
Used to withdraw the gas from vessel. Sampling tube with dust filter
for inlet is connected during Measurement mode.
3.10.Gas Outlet Port
Used to release the gas after sampling. Sampling tube with dust
filter for outlet is connected during Measuring mode.
3.11.USB Port
Used to download stored data from CO2Analyzer to your computer
via USB cable.
3.12.Battery Charge Socket
Used for charging the CO2Analyzer.

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4. SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
STANDARD
Gas Detected
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Concentration Range , % CO2
0 - 80
Resolution, % CO2
1
Response Time (T90), second
< 60
Warm Up Time, minute
<1
Sensor Type
NDIR Sensor (Nondispersive Infrared Sensor)
Accuracy
±3 to ±5% of Full Scale range (but also depends on the
accuracy of the calibrating gas & method)
Battery
7.4 V/1500 mAH Li-ion (Rechargeable)
Battery Charger
Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.6A Max / Output: 8.4V 10A
Operating Temperature Range, °C (° F)
0 - 40 (32 - 104)
Operating Pressure (Ambient)
±10%
Product weight, kg (lbs)
0.52 (1.2)
Dimension (L x W x T), cm (inch)
19 x 10.5 x 3.7 (7.5 x 4 x 1.5)
Packed Weight, kg (lbs)
1.5 (3.3)
Packed Dimension, cm (inch)
28 x 23 x 8 (11 x 9 x 3)
Product Life, years
15
Sensor Life, years
5
Calibration Frequency, year
1
Warranty, year
1

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5. INSTRUMENT OPERATING PROCEDURES
5.1. Power On
5.1.1 Battery has been discharged to safely comply with
export regulations. It is advised to charge the
battery using provided charger before using the
device.
NOTE: Charge until the Red LED on the charger turns
Green. See section 5.6.3
5.1.2 After fully charge, press and hold the Set Key
for 3 - 4 seconds.
5.1.3 Green LED marked POWER will light up.
5.2. Initialization
5.2.1 Instrument Powers Up
5.2.2 Instrument Model and Serial number appears
5.2.3 Instrument Software version appears
5.2.4 Range and Resolution, Current date and time
appears
5.2.5 Last Calibration date appears

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5.2.6 Warming Up for < 60 seconds
5.2.7 At the end of the warming up, the Main Menu
page of the CO2analyzer will appear. This shows
information on the operating mode selection:
a) “UP” Key for Sampling
b) “DN” Key for Calibration
c) “SET” Key for Settings
d) “ENT” Key for Download/Reset
5.3. Setting Mode
5.3.1 Accessing parameter setting mode:
a) From the Main Menu, press the “SET” Key to
enter into the setting page.
b) Press “UP” Key , enter password using Up Key
for increasing the value (0 to 9) and Down Key
to shift the cursor.
NOTE: The password for Setting mode is 123.
c) Press “ENT” Key to confirm.
5.3.2 Set Serial Number:
a) Present serial number will appear.
b) Just press “ENT” Key to continue.

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NOTE: Be careful not to change the serial number.
5.3.3 Set Alarm and Log Time:
a) Present alarm and log time will appear. Alarm
value shall be 99% CO2and 1 minute for the log
time.
b) To change the alarm value, use “Up” Key for
increasing the value (0 to 9) and “Down” Key to
shift the cursor. Then press “ENT” Key to
confirm and to move to Log time setting.
c) To change the Log time value, use “Up” Key for
increasing the value (0 to 9) and “Down” Key to
shift the cursor. Then press “ENT” Key to
confirm.
d) To change Date and Time, use “Up” Key for
increasing the value (0 to 9) and “Down” Key to
shift the cursor. Then press “ENT” Key to
confirm.
NOTE: If the displayed values are not to be changed,
press “Set” Key to exit from the current page.
5.4. Sampling Mode
5.4.1 Press “Up” Key in the Menu page to enter the
sampling mode and the selection of sampling and
purging will appear on the screen.
5.4.2 Select Sampling or Purging as per the
requirement using “Up” Key or “Down” Key .
NOTE: Make sure that the tube is removed before
confirming.
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5.4.4 If the Purging mode is selected;
a) CO2analyzer will display prompt “Remove tubes”.
Remove the tubes if it is connected, then proceed
to “Purging” Air (about 1 minute).
b) Purging of air is from internal to external tube of
the CO2analyzer.
c) After “Purging” Air , page will return to the Main
menu.
NOTE: Before sampling, it is advised to conduct
“Purging”, to ensure that the functionality of the CO2
Analyzer is not affected or damaged by the contaminants
from the surrounding environment.
5.4.5 If the Sampling mode is selected;
a) CO2analyzer will display prompt to verify if the
tubes were already removed.
b) Press “Enter” Key to start Zero Check (about 7
seconds).
c) Connect the 2 sampling tubes with dust filter to
the inlet and outlet gas sampling port, then press
“Enter” Key for measuring CO2.
NOTE: A dust filter must be connected in the inlet of
the gas sample line to prevent dust from entering the
instrument during measurement.
d) CO2analyzer will start measuring and logging the
concentration with date and time
e) Press “Set” Key to stop the sampling. Then the
average reading will display and will enter into the
next page.
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press “Enter” Key to proceed to “Purging” air
(about 1 minute).
g) After “Purging” Air, page will return to the Main
menu.
NOTE: Any time in the menu page, if zero is not in its
acceptable range, it will display “Sensor Drift”. Refer to
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (8) > Sensor Drift (8.5)
5.5. Download / Reset Mode
5.5.1 INSTALLATION AND DOWNLOADING FOR
WINDOWS
5.5.1.1 Software Installation for Windows
a) Install Uniphos Terminal Software from USB
Flash drive provided along with the CO2
Analyzer.
b) Open the “USB driver for FT232R” folder.
c) Open the “64 bit” folder for Window 8/10 or
open the “WIN xp & win7-32 bit” folder for
Window XP and Window 7.
d) Open the “CDM 2.08.30 WHQL Certified.zip”
folder.
e) Run “CDM v2.08.30 WHQL Certified.exe”
application.
f) Click “Extract” to extract the FTDIChip CDM
Drivers and click “Next”.

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g) Completing the Device Driver Installation
Wizard.
h) After installation of CDM Driver, go back to
the USB Flash drive files and open the
“MY_TERMINAL_V_1.1” folder.
i) Open the “Volume” folder and Install the
application.
5.5.1.2 Download Data for Windows
a) After the installation, shortcut folder for
“MY_TERMINAL” was created on the
desktop.
b) Open the folder “MY_TERMINAL” and
“MY_TERMINAL_V_1.11” then the “Uniphos
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c) Connect the CO2Analyzer with your
computer via USB Cable provided.
d) To get the com port number, search for
“Device Manager”. Go to “Ports
(COM&LPT)”, click on the drop down list and
get the com port number.
e) Go back to the “Uniphos Terminal” Window
and select the com port number.
NOTE: General com port settings are:
⚫Baud Rate: 9600 bits/sec
⚫Data Bits: 8
⚫Parity: None
⚫Stop bits: 1.0
⚫Control Flow: None
f) Click “Connect” to initiate the downloading of
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g) On the CO2Analyzer, Press “Enter” Key
in the Menu page to enter the Download /
Reset Mode.
h) To download the complete summary or
range of reading on your computer, press
“Up” Key .
i) While downloading, number of readings will
also appear on the screen.
j) Summary of data will be displayed on the
“Uniphos Terminal” on your computer.
k) Click on “Excel” button to download and
export data to Excel and save data for
reference.
l) After downloading, page will return to Main
Menu.
5.5.2 INSTALLATION AND DOWNLOADING FOR
LINUX

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5.5.2.1 Software Installation for Linux
a) Install “gtkterm”from “Ubuntu”Software
on your computer.
b) Open “Ubuntu” Software.
c) On the search bar type “gtkterm”.
d) Click on the Serial Port Terminal (gtktern)
and install.
e) After installation, click “Launch” to open the
“gtkTerm” software.

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5.5.2.2 Download Data for Linux
a) Open the Ubuntu’s Terminal and check USB
Serial port connection.
b) While the CO2Analyzer is not connected
type the command, “dmesg | grep tty” on
the terminal.
c) No USB connection shall appear.
d) Connect the CO2Analyzer with your
computer via USB Cable provided.
e) In the terminal, type again the command,
“dmesg | grep tty.”“USB connection” shall
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f) Open the gtkterm software again and click
on Configuration from the menu.
g) From the Serial port Configurations,
configure the parameters as follows:
⚫Port: /dev/ttyUSB0 (usb serial
connection of your CO2 Analyzer)
⚫Baud Rate: 9600
⚫Parity: none
⚫Bits: 8
⚫Stopbits: 1
*other parameters as default
Click OK after.
h) Next, click on Log from the menu and
choose to file…
i) Window for saving files will appear. Create a
file and Save.
j) After setting up Configurations and Log, go
to “Control signals” in the menu and click
“Open Port” in the drop down list.
k) Download data from CO2Analyzer. Press
Enter Key in the Menu page to enter the
Download / Reset Mode.