Riken Keiki GW-3 User manual

PT0E-1910
Portable Gas Monitor
GW-3
Data Logger Management Program
SW-GW-3
Operating Manual
2-7-6 Azusawa, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8744, Japan
Website: http://www.rikenkeiki.co.jp/

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1. Introduction
The operating procedures and precautions described in this operating manual apply only for use in accordance
with the stipulated purposes. Riken Keiki rejects all liability in cases involving use of the program in ways not
described in this manual.
This operating manual omits descriptions of basic operations like command selection and dialog box settings for
Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. If you are using Windows for the first time, read the Windows
manual and familiarize yourself with basic Windows operations before proceeding.
The descriptions in this Operating Manual use screen examples from Windows 10.
CAUTION
Requires pointing device.
This software requires the use of a pointing device such as a mouse or touchpad.
It cannot be used with a keyboard alone.
1-1. Software purpose and features
This software program is designed to import data collected using the data logger function of the GW-3 into a PC
for various purposes.
Importing data collected using the data logger function into a PC offers the following benefits:
・ Allows collected data to be listed.
・ Allows collected data details to be displayed in graph or table form.
・ Allows graph and table data to be printed and stored as hard copies.
・ Retains records of past data.
・ Eliminates the need to write down data on paper by hand.
・ Simplifies the management of multiple devices.
NOTE
● Unauthorized reprinting or reproduction of the contents of this document in part or in whole is strictly
prohibited, unless otherwise stipulated by law.
● The contents of this document are subject to change without notice to allow product improvements.
● The user must accept the separately provided Software License Agreement before using this product.
Opening the product package constitutes consent to the terms of the license agreement.
● Use this software solely for the intended purpose. Modifying the product or using the product in a manner
departing from this manual may affect product safety and quality. Riken Keiki rejects all liability for any
incidents or damages arising from failure to observe the warnings indicated above.
(c) Copyright 2019 Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. owns the copyright to this software.
Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows 10 are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries.
The CD on which this program is provided is a CD-ROM.
Do not attempt to play this CD on a regular audio CD player.
High audio volumes may damage your ears or speakers.
WARNING

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Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 2
1-1. Software purpose and features............................................................................................. 2
Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Installing and Uninstalling .............................................................................................................. 4
2-1. Operating environment precautions ...................................................................................... 4
Precautions regarding handling of the CD-ROM.......................................................................... 4
2-2. Installing the software ........................................................................................................... 4
2-3. Installation procedure............................................................................................................ 5
Saving past data before reinstalling ............................................................................................. 8
Points to note during installation .................................................................................................. 8
2-4. Uninstallation procedure ....................................................................................................... 9
3. Operating procedures .................................................................................................................. 11
3-1. Download screen ................................................................................................................ 11
①Receiving data from the GW-3......................................................................................... 12
②Receiving device information data .................................................................................. 13
③Downloading data ........................................................................................................... 14
④Downloading all main unit data ....................................................................................... 15
⑤Clearing GW-3 main unit data......................................................................................... 16
⑥Turning off the power for the GW-3 main unit ................................................................. 16
⑦Switching to automatic processing.................................................................................. 17
3-2. Instrument Information screen ............................................................................................ 18
①Data source type............................................................................................................. 19
②Status information ........................................................................................................... 19
③Calibration history information......................................................................................... 20
④Alarm point setting values ............................................................................................... 20
3-3. Data screen ........................................................................................................................ 21
①Deleting data................................................................................................................... 22
②Viewing data details ........................................................................................................ 22
③Summary display area .................................................................................................... 23
3-4. Data View screen................................................................................................................ 26
①Selecting table or graph .................................................................................................. 27
②Sending to printer............................................................................................................ 28
Printer setup precautions ........................................................................................................... 30
③Saving to file ................................................................................................................... 31
④Viewing data summary at the same time ........................................................................ 32
⑤Table details.................................................................................................................... 33
⑥Graph details................................................................................................................... 34
3-5. Last Calibration screen ....................................................................................................... 35
①Selecting display details.................................................................................................. 36
②Sending to printer............................................................................................................ 37
③Deleting data................................................................................................................... 38
④Changing the password .................................................................................................. 39
3-6. Set screen........................................................................................................................... 40
①Setting font and graph colors .......................................................................................... 41
②Changing main unit status............................................................................................... 43
③Updating changes in GW-3 main unit.............................................................................. 43
4. Data Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 44
4-1. Data storage configuration details....................................................................................... 44
4-2. Backing up .......................................................................................................................... 44
5. Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 45
6. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 46
7. IrDA Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 47
7-1. Infrared communication ...................................................................................................... 47
8. File Organization.......................................................................................................................... 48
8-1. Current directory immediately after installation ................................................................... 48
8-2. Current directory during operation ...................................................................................... 48
9. Software Function Specifications................................................................................................. 49

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2. Installing and Uninstalling
2-1. Operating environment precautions
This program is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows 10. The
program is not compatible with other operating systems.
This program requires up to approximately 40 MB of free hard disk space to install. It may require additional
space, depending on the number of data samples. Make sure sufficient disk space is available.
CAUTION
Precautions regarding handling of the CD-ROM
1. CD-ROM storage
Do not store in locations subject to direct sunlight or high temperatures and humidity.
2. CD-ROM drive type
Do not insert in slot-loading CD-ROM drives.
The label on the CD-ROM may prevent the CD-ROM from ejecting properly.
Load the CD-ROM into a tray-loading CD-ROM drive.
2-2. Installing the software
Insert the install CD containing this program into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The installation screen will appear
automatically after a short while.
Do the following if the PC does not support automatic CD-ROM startup:
1. Open the CD-ROM drive in Explorer.
2. Double-click on the file “setup.exe”.

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2-3. Installation procedure
Launch setup
Accept license
agreement
The following screen will appear after you insert the CD-ROM and double-click on
setup.exe.
Click the “Next” button.
The following screen will appear:
To install the software, click the “Next” button. To abort the process, click the “Cancel”
button.
CAUTION: Make sure you have read and fully understand the terms of the software
license agreement before installing the software.

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User information
Destination folder
Click the “Next” button to display the following screen:
Enter the user information and click "Next”.
To install in this folder, click “Next”. To install in another folder, click "Change".

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Start setup
Complete
Click the “Install” button to begin installing.
* A "User Account Control" dialog is displayed. Click "Yes".
The following screen will appear once setup is complete:
Click “Finish” to complete the setup.
The program can be used as soon as setup is complete.

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CAUTION
Saving past data before reinstalling
Note the following precautions if reinstalling the program:
1. Uninstall the program before reinstalling.
2. If the program is uninstalled after it has been used, certain files will remain undeleted. One such file is the
“GW3.mdb” database file. If you wish to save past data, save this file to another location before deleting
the folder.
CAUTION
Points to note during installation
This software requires libraries for various drivers for the Windows system. Installing the software
automatically initiates the processing required to incorporate these libraries.
You will be asked to install system libraries with administrator privileges.
Log in as an administrator if this happens and then install the system libraries.
You will then be asked to restart Windows. When Windows restarts, log in once again as a general user, then
install the application.
(The libraries and the application can be installed by launching setup.exe on the CD-ROM. Administrator
privileges are required only if the necessary libraries are not present in the system folder.)
Using with a network connection
Confirm the following when installing on a PC connected to a network:
IrDA communication uses certain TCP/IP-based technology (communication technology used in the Internet,
etc.) and uses a special communication group and IP address.
For this reason, communications may be blocked in certain cases by strong Internet security software.
Where possible, run the software on a PC not connected to a network.
If use on a PC connected to a network is unavoidable, carefully assess the security settings before use.

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Select GW-3
Start deletion
Click “Apps” to open the following window:
Click "GW-3".
Click “Uninstall” to display the following dialog:
Click "Uninstall" in the confirmation dialog.
* A "User Account Control" dialog is displayed. Click "Yes".
CAUTION: The dialog “Do you want to remove the shared file?” may appear when
uninstalling. Select “No”; selecting “Yes” may affect other applications.

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⑤Clearing GW-3 main unit data
Clear data
Clicking the “Clear Logger Data” button clears all data from the GW-3.
Click the “Clear Logger Data” button.
Click “Yes” to begin clearing the data.
Once cleared, data cannot be restored. Store required data before clearing.
⑥Turning off the power for the GW-3 main unit
Power off
Clicking the “Power Off” button turns off the power for the GW-3 main unit and resets the
PC serial port.
1. Click the “Power Off” button.
Click “Yes” to begin the process of powering off the GW-3 main unit and to reset the PC
serial port before switching to standby to await data from the main unit.

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①Data source information
Data source
information The indication will be [Connected] if information about the connected gas monitor main
unit is displayed.
②Status information
Information details
Displays the “Serial No.”, Station ID”, and “User ID” stored inside the main unit.
CAUTION: These boxes are read-only and cannot be edited.

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③Calibration history information
Calibration history
details
Bump test history
details
Details:
Gas: Measured gas names (full-scale units)
Calib.Date: Date of last calibration
Before: Concentration before last calibration
After: Concentration/calibration failure after last calibration
A.Cal: Automatic calibration concentration
Cal.Due (Days): Warranty period for uncalibrated state (A warning is displayed in red
when calibration expires.)
Details:
Gas: Measured gas names (full-scale units)
Bump Test Date: Date of last bump test
Test Result: Concentration result for last bump test
Concentration: Calibration gas concentration for last bump test
Bump Test Due (Days): Warranty period for state with no bump test (A warning is
displayed in red when the bump test expires.)
④Alarm point setting values
Details
Details:
Gas: Measured gas names
Warning: 1st alarm point concentration
Alarm: 2nd alarm point concentration
AlarmH: 3rd alarm point concentration
STEL: STEL alarm point concentration
TWA: TWA alarm point concentration