GasLab® User Manual
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1. Host gt gt gt 0x44 0 0 014 x2 0x97 xE5 43 gt gt OxFE 0x44 x2 015 056 x36 4 Host gt gt gt OxFE 044 0 0 x8 x2 x2 sensor1 K 33 BLG OxFE 0x44 0x2 Ox0 x39 kD Host gt gt gt 0x44 0 0 012 x2 x94 x45 sensor1 K 33 BLG OxFE 0x44 0 2 xA Ox6C x69 Host gt gt gt 0x44 0 0 014 0 2 0x97 xE5 sensor1 K 33 BLG 0x44 x2 015 0x56 36 4 Host gt gt gt 0x44 0 0 0 8 x2 x9F 0x25 sensor1 K 33 BLG 0x44 x2 0 0 x62 x39 xD Host gt gt gt 0x44 0 0 x12 x2 x94 x45 sensor1 K 33 BLG OxFE 0x44 x2 xA Ox6C xBE x69 Host 0x44 0 0 014 x2 x97 xE5 sensor1 K 33 BLG OxFE 0x44 x2 15 56 36 4 Auto add CRC checksum Packets Figure 27 Raw data stream USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 34 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Custom Packets auto checksum WARNING Sending custom packets could harm your sensor voiding the warranty Some sensors require a checksum or CRC to be added to each packet for verification When AUTO CHECKSUM is enabled as shown in Figure 28 the software will automatically append a checksum to the end of the custom packet being sent NOTE This function is only intended for users who have in depth experience Auta add CRC checksum Esai Ciel Sen2. 0 11 03 00 11 13 00 Sensor Select Sensor Commands Auto Logging Log Files Port Product CM 0018 Se 0751 14 Donnicadedlog csv zi m Farenheit Percent Or Show See Seren Co2meter com 2013 Figure 25 Append log prompt Each time that you start a new log the software will prompt you to ask you if you want to continue using the same CSV file in order to append it or instead create a new CSV file as shown in Figure 25 USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 32 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com INFORMATION Tab The INFORMATION tab as shown in Figure 26 provides the user with the capability of e Setting the BUS ADDRESS e Viewing the MAP ID Viewing the Meter SERIAL number e Confirming the BATTERY gauge status Calibration Outputs Logs information Bus Address 104 Map ID 23 Seral O30B6A9A Battery 29 72 Figure 26 INFORMATION tab USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 33 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Raw Data Stream The DATA STREAM tab allows the user to see what the raw communication looks like between the sensor and the computer as shown in Figure 27 It also has a section for sending custom packets of data to the sensor NOTE This function is only intended for users who have in depth experience gt Gaslab v2 0 6 72
3. 2 CO2 Measurement Specialists User s Manual GasLab Sensor Configuration amp Data Logging Software Graph Data Stream Tools Readings 1405 Real Time Gas Level 0 165 0 160 2 PPM 2 04 00 2 09 00 2 14 00 2 19 00 Sensor Select Sensor Commands Auto Logging Loa Files 2 July 25 2014 csv Pott E TEE Seconds _ 07 25 14 DownloadedLog cev Product CM 0018 J July 31 2014 csv 1 07 31 14 DownloadedLog csv aM Name 2 Address 254 ira a Celsius PPM Farenheit Percent Connect Disconnect Configure Sensor ee Co2meter com 2013 WARNING L Install this software before connecting your CO2Meter product s to your computer Failure to do so may affect the ability for GasLab to detect your meter sensor If this happens please follow the instructions shown in the USB Driver Installation Instructions section on page 37 of this manual Rev 1 5 Software Version 2 0 6 73 www co2meter com Copyright 2014 CO2 Meter Inc All Rights Reserved GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Table of Contents WELCOME cc S 3 GASLAB SOFTWARE OVERVIEW isinisisi anina 4 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ssssssssssesssssssssessscssesssesscsssssuesssssscsacssscsussses
4. 7 15 2014 7 15 2014 7 15 2014 Logs Downloaded 07 25 14_DownloadedLog csv view in main window or C Users Jose colon Documents GaslabLogs Debug eat is enabled Please reset sensor Figure 23 Log files location 12 Close the CONFIGURE SENSOR window to continue USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 30 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com 13 The file s will be stored in the LOGS FILES window as shown in Figure 24 You can use this window to browse through log files This window allows you to v Click on any file to display the data on the main graph Y Double click on any file to display the data using the default spreadsheet program NOTE The date amp time column must be formatted to include date hour minutes seconds Y Click on the LOG FILES link on top of the window to view all the CSV files saved in the default log file folder Log Files July 25 2014 csv 07 25 14 DownloadedLog csv Figure 24 Log files Exported data will be converted to a CSV file Once the downloaded data is verified click the CLEAR LOGS button to permanently delete the data from the meter clearing the memory for future logs USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 31 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Real Time Gas Level amp Temperature 8 Humidity 7000 6000 5000 4000 Humidity C02 PPM 3000 Temperature 2000 1000
5. Converter off Ready to use USB Serial Port COM10 off Ready to use Close Figure 2 USB driver installation Once the necessary meter sensor drivers have been installed your CO2Meter product is ready to use Launch the GasLab software if it is not opened yet USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 8 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual GasLab Main Screen Overview CO2Meter com Print Data Tree Navigation Tabs Real Time Graph see Figure 9 see Figure 8 Graph Section Button EE cb Real Time Gas Level 2 04 00 PM 2 09 00 PM 2 14 00 PM X Axis ST E 2 19 00 Sensor Select rt Product mE gt Seios 1500 gt Auto sensor2 Log Files July 25 2014 07 25 14 Downloaded Log csv July 31 20 07 31 14 adedLog c CsV 08 04 Downloaded Augu 504 2014 csv August 04 2014 1 csv sensor K 33 ELG CO2 Temperature Humi Comect Figure 3 GasLab main screen Sensor Select Selected Log Files Section Configure Sensor Section see Figure 4 Sensor Check see Figure 7 Button Dos Sensor Auto Logging Commands Section Section see Figure 6 see Figure 5 USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 9 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Interface The GasLab interface has various areas or
6. STREAM 34 CUSTOM PACKETS AU TO GHECKSUM 35 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 37 SUPPORT i 38 LABILITY e 38 USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 2 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Welcome Thank you for purchasing our meter sensor and for downloading our GasLab software CO2Meter Inc is a Florida based business specializing in the design and manufacturing of gas detection and monitoring devices mainly CO2 Our approach is one based in the science of gas and how best to accurately and repeatedly measure that gas for the end users purposes Our business partners in agriculture HVAC science safety research pharmaceuticals beverage and other fields find our devices to be highly accurate and cost effective We approach each customer s application as a unique opportunity to understand educate and provide product solutions that meet the customers needs while exceeding their expectations for reliability and service Our continued product innovation in combination with our customer first focus allows CO2Meter Inc to continue
7. an LED output using the CO2 level as the input which will be turned ON when 2 level is above 2 000 ppm and it will be turned OFF when the CO2 level is below 1 500 ppm As changes are made to the available settings the text box on the right will provide an immediate description of how the selected output will function LED 2 will tum ON when Co goes above and tum OFF when reading goes below 1500 Input Shape Low Limit 1500 1 High Limit 200 xim Duration 1 0 Tum Off Durati Seconds Heartbeat Tum On 1 E Figure 20 OUTPUTS tab USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 25 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com LOGS Tab Different models have different outputs available please refer to the meter sensor User s Manual for more details The LOGS tab shown in Figure 21 allows the user to download and clear logs as well as program the logging interval and time Import Selected Jumper OFF Refresh Merge logs to one file Recover Deleted Logs erval seqpnids 600 Calcglate Device Time 7 25 2078 10 14 02 Select All Figure 21 LOGS tab Jumper OFF Refresh Merge logs to one file Recover Deleted Logs USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 26 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Log Setup For optimal performance and accurate data collection it is highly recommend to program the meter before collecting data
8. in this section allows GasLab to recognize your meter sensor to ensure proper functionality This information is based on your CO2Meter product but ultimately GasLab is designed to read sensors whether standalone sensor module only or integrated in one of our meters Below a description of each of the fields used to collect information about your CO2Meter product on this section Port select the port your sensor is using from the dropdown menu If multiple sensors are connected to your computer simultaneously and you are unsure about which port belongs to which sensor you can verify it by simply disconnecting the sensor of interest from your computer and checking the dropdown menu to find out which port is no longer listed The port that was related to the disconnected sensor will be automatically removed from the dropdown list You can then connect the sensor back to your computer and select that port Product select your CO2Meter product part number from dropdown menu as shown in Figure 10 You can find this number on the product label typically located on the back of our meters Figure 11 below shows a product label for a 10096 Data Logger meter with part number CM 0003 Alternatively you may select the sensor Series and Model from the individual fields below USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 13 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Sensor Select Product Senes Z 0001 Model AZ 0002 Figu
9. sections that you should familiarize with before using the software A brief description of each section is shown below along with their respective screenshots A CO2Meter 30 CO2 data logger CM 0019 is being used on the all images below A more detailed description of the first two sections is shown on the chapters ahead for your convenience Sensor Select Sensor Select Section Pot COMI z This section allows you to select the CO2Meter Product KSeres gt Ka01 gt Model K Series K 30 1 product to use with GasLab Simply select the port assigned to your Name sensori Address 254 connected sensor or meter 01 2 Temperature Humidity and product part number from their respective dropdown menus then name it if desired and click on the Figure 4 Sensor Select section CONNECT button Connected Products List USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 10 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Sensor Commands Sensor Commands Read em Section hc This section allows you to select the inputs you want to read from your CO2Meter product s to be displayed in the Real Time Temperature Concentration graph It also allows you to Celsius 9 PPM choose the units of Farenheit Percent measure of your preference Simply on the Figure 5 Sensor Commands section desired input button once to activate it and then again to deactivate it Auto Logging Auto Logging Section This sec
10. sensor follow the instructions that the software provides Sensors can be calibrated at 000 ppm CO2 with 100 Nitrogen gas a known CO2 concentration usually 400ppm CO2 in outdoor air or any know CO2 calibration gas Caibration Calibrate to Zero z To Calibrate at 0 ppm Connect the sensor to a Nirogen Source and ek Calbrae to Zor Calibrate to 400ppm Calibrate 400 To Calibrate at 400 ppm Connect the sensor to a 400ppm Source and click Calibrate to 400ppm Automatic Background Calibration tumascor is currently set to ECT XN OFF Figure 19 Calibration tab USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 23 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com OUTPUTS Tab Different models have different outputs available please refer to the meter sensor User s Manual for more details Some sensors have configurable outputs that can be used to control other devices such as relays and alarms The settings for these can be changed based on needs The basic parameters are the Output Input Low Limit High Limit and Shape e OUTPUT simply selects which output is affected if there is more than one e INPUT sets which measurement controls the output This will vary based on meter sensor LOW LIMIT and HIGH LIMIT determine the levels at which the output changes and how it changes USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 24 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com As an example as shown in Figure 20 a K 33 sensor can trigger
11. to see the values as the sensor s collected data which will automatically be graphed showing the CO2 levels in ppm or Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit and Relative Humidity in for all sensors in real time NOTE Data availability based on meter sensor Uncheck the ONLY SHOW SELECTED SENSOR checkbox as shown in Figure 16 to see all data for all connected sensors Figure 18 or leave it checked to see one sensor at a time Figure 17 Real Time Gas Level 25 25 25 20 25 15 Temperature C 25 10 25 05 25 00 10 40 17 AM 10 40 32 AM 10 40 47 AM 10 41 02 AM 10 41 17 AM X Axis Sensor Select ls Auto Logging Files July 25 2014 csv foe 07 25 14_DownloadedLog csv omens I ca 5 31 07 31 14_DownloadedLog csv Log View 14 DownloadedLog csv T 2 Nii cor 5 ius x 3 sensor K 33 ELG CO2 Temperature Humi Connect DISSE 5 Orly Show Selected Sensor 14 2Hz Figure 17 One sensor only USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 21 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com T Gaslab 20673 sensor K 33 ELG Real Time Gas Level CO2 sensor1 K 33 ELG Temperature sensor1 K 33 ELG Humidity sensor1 K 33 ELG QCO2 sensor2 Temperature sensor2 Humidity sensor2 7000 6000 5000 4000 C02 PPM 3000 Temperature C 2000 1000 11 03 00 PM 11 08 00 PM 11 13 00 PM Fil
12. 5 PAGE 6 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Click on the Install Now link and then select Run when prompted by the browser as shown in Figure 1 CO2Meter com X CO2 Measurement Specialists 386 256 4910 Support Sales CO2Meter com Software amp Documentation Downloads Gaslab Sensor Configuration amp Data Logging Software Gaslab is our next generation software specifically designed for all CO2meter supplied sensors development kits and assemblies Current Verston 2 0 6 40 Supported Products K30 K33 Data Loggers K30 K33 Sensor Development Kits Figure 1 Download GasLab online Internet Explorer 11 shown Follow the steps and instructions prompted by your computer s operating system Make sure you have administrator privileges in order to install this program USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 7 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Connecting the Sensor or Meter IMPORTANT INSTALL SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE CONNECTING METER OR SENSOR TO YOUR COMPUTER After GasLab software installation is completed connect your meter sensor to your computer using the provided data cable typically a USB connector The first time the meter sensor is connected to the computer the operating system will install the necessary USB drivers as shown in Figure 2 This process may take several minutes while windows installs the necessary drivers Your device is ready to use USB Serial
13. Refer to Figure 21 for the appropriate buttons 1 CLEAR LOGS Clear all the old data from the meters memory NOTE RECOVER DELETED LOGS option is not operational on some models Device time SET Synchronize date and time zone Interval SET Set the data logging interval in seconds at the desired rate NOTE This will affect the battery life and time to fill the internal memory of the meter Downloading Logs from Meter 1 Connect the meter sensor to the computer as instructed in the meter sensor s User s Manual 2 Launch GasLab software 3 Follow the Sensor Select procedure on page 13 4 Goto CONFIGURE SENSOR 5 Selectthe LOGS tab NOTE Downloading logs may take several minutes depending on the meter sensor and transfer speed USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 27 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com 6 If your meter has a START LOGGING switch then the JUMPER status must be shown as OFF as shown in Figure 21 indicating that this switch is in the OFF position If the JUMPER status is ON verify that the START LOGGING switch on your meter is in the correct position and click REFRESH on the LOGS tab If your meter doesn t have a START LOGGING switch then the jumper status is not shown NOTE You may only download data when the START LOGGING switch is in the OFF position Selecting the MERGE LOGS TO ONE FILE check box as shown in Figure 21 will allow for the various data log files to be downloaded in
14. d Packets ud WARNING Custom Packets allow in depth communication with the sensors intemal settings Improper use can cause the sensor to malfunction Dio you want to continue Enter packet in hex with bytes seperated by spaces Auto add checksum Figure 28 Custom packets AUTO CHECKSUM USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 35 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Resolution Issue Meter sensor is The meter s batteries might be depleted not recognized Replace the batteries with fresh ones or if by computer OS applicable connect the device to the included power supply Also USB driver installed in your computer might be wrong See next USB Driver Installation Instructions section next Device doesn t Confirm the power adapter is connected power ON properly and that there is power in the outlet the adapter is connected to Also confirm the appropriate voltage If using batteries make sure they are not depleted The GasLab The version of the software may need to be software doesn t updated Update your software by visiting our start download webpage at http www co2meter com pages downloads Confirm your computer meets the minimum system requirements sure the speed of the computer is adequate Reading doesn t Confirm the meter is correctly connected to change computer Make sure the START LOGGING switch on your meter is in the ON position Meter
15. d product list The default name is sensorn where n is a sequential number added automatically by the GasLab software For example Figure 4 shows a sensor being added for COM1 which was automatically named as sensor1 by the GasLab software while the product list shows a connected sensor named DL_01 USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 15 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com In order to successfully specify a sensor you are required to make selections for the Port field and either the Product field or the Series and the Model fields Once the required information has been added a description of the sensor will appear in the product list area white box as shown in Figure 4 Finally click on the CONNECT button to access your sensor using the GasLab software If multiple sensors are connected to your computer simultaneously add them to the product list one at time by repeating the procedure described on the previous paragraph You will be able to select each individual connected sensor from the product list The real time graph shows the data being collected by the sensor currently selected highlighted blue If you want to show multiple sensors on the real time graph simultaneously simply uncheck the ONLY SHOW SELECTED SENSOR checkbox shown in Figure 3 Sensor Commands The Sensor Commands section is located on the bottom mid area of the GasLab main screen as shown in Figure 3 Here you can control
16. d the necessary credentials then select an interval and click start This is useful for monitoring measurements at a remote location USR 007 REV 1 5 8 5 2014 PAGE 5 of 39 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com e Manage Logs If your meter has data logging capabilities use this feature to download a specific log or all currently stored in the meter s internal memory You can save and delete logs from the meter as well e Configure Sensor Use this feature to launch a product specific screen that will give you configuration parameters and allow you to perform tasks such as v Adjust logging intervals if logging capable Y Calibrate the Sensor access product specific calibration options and perform sensor calibrations Y Configure Outputs establish parameters used by the outputs that are controlled by your meter sensor if any Y Review meter sensor information and status e Manage Sensor and Logging Session Select your CO2Meter product sensor options and desired logging session options right at the main screen GasLab Software Installation Visit www co2meter com pages downloads to download our complimentary GasLab software to your computer IMPORTANT INSTALL SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE CONNECTING METER OR SENSOR TO YOUR COMPUTER Install the GasLab software first to ensure that the proper driver necessary for the meter sensor is installed on your computer before connecting the meter USR 007 REV 1
17. es E in Sensor Select Sensor Commands Auto Logging emperature 2 July 25 2014 csv aoa Pot cow Reed 07 25 14 DownloadedLog csv o Value 28 14 Product CM 0018 July 31 2014 csv N y For 1 Mac 28 14 pd 07 31 14 DownloadedLog csv Dez 56 hu Min 27 71 4 i August 04 2014 1 csv S Humidity Address 254 THEMES August 04 2014 2 csv Celsius PPM Farenheit Percent Conect BERE Only Show Selected Sensor sensor K 33 ELG CO2 Temperature Humi sensor2 CO2 Temperature Humidity Co2meter com 2013 Figure 18 Multiple sensors Configure Sensor Selecting the CONFIGURE SENSOR button the user can access the following tabs in order to e CALIBRATION tab Calibrate the sensor to Zero 400ppm or Span Turn ABC Automatic Background Calibration ON or OFF and set time as needed e OUTPUTS tab Customize outputs and parameters depending on model of meter sensor such as the LCD display relay alarm pump and heartbeat interval and data logging LOGStab Download data logs e INFORMATION tab Set the ModBus address USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 22 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com CALIBRATION Tab The CALIBRATION tab is different for each sensor and Figure 19 shows the calibration tab for our 3096 CO2 Data Logger CM 0019 To calibrate the
18. main graph v Double click on any file to display the data using the default spreadsheet program Y Click the LOG FILES link on top of the window to view all the CSV files saved in the default log file folder C casa 20673 Eksensorl K33ELG Graph 5 02 i Readings 151 Real Time Gas Level aren b quee 46 0 26 70 1500 Mean 1128 Pe Min 0 45 9 4400 E Temperature 458 26 65 m Readings 153 1300 457 t5 2660 1200 456 5 Mean 25 39 5 amp 1100 Min 0 2 455 8 2655 16 E Humidity E 1000 Readings 154 454 o Value 45 11 453 26 50 900 t 45 9 Min 0 451 700 26 40 600 9 53 00 PM 9 54 00 PM 9 55 00 9 56 00 9 57 00 9 58 00 PM 9 59 00 PM 10 00 00 PM 10 01 00 PM Sensor Select Sensor Commands Auito Logging Log T July 25 2014 csv x Seconds 107 25 14 DownloadedLog csv L Vi July 31 2014 csv a e 1 e d Maa 07 31 14 DownloadedLog csv og or 1 Hours J 108 04 14 DownloadedLog csv Temperature Concentration sensor K 33 ELG CO2 Temperature Humi Celsius PPM erDga Farenheit Percent Connect a Figure 16 Log files list USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 20 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Graphing Data in Real Time The GRAPH tab allows you
19. of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com The GasLab software provides some options for units of measure displayed on the graph as shown in Figure 5 These options are 02 concentration v Parts per million PPM or Y Percentage 96 Temperature Y Degrees Celsius C or Y Degrees Fahrenheit F NOTE Relative humidity is always displayed in percentage 9 USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 18 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Collecting Data Real time Using GasLab When a CO2Meter product is connected to the GasLab software the main screen allows the user to auto log in real time In the bottom right portion of the screen as shown in Figure 15 you can select how often and for what period of time to log data in real time using the software 720 9 54 07 PM 9 54 37 PM 9 55 07 PM 9 55 37 PM Figure 15 Auto Logging NOTES 1 When using this option the data will be saved automatically as a CSV file that can be exported to Excel Notepad or Word 2 Datacan be collected from multiple meters simultaneously or individually all saved in the same CSV file USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 19 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Viewing Log Files A list of available CSV files is shown on the bottom right section of the main screen as shown in Figure 16 The following options are available v Click any file to display the data on the
20. re 11 Product label example Figure 10 Product dropdown menu P N list e Series if you selected a part number on the Product field above then the proper sensor series is populated automatically Alternatively you can select the sensor series from this dropdown menu as shown in Figure 12 below Sensor Select Pot COMI Product CM 0019 Figure 12 Series dropdown menu USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 14 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com e Model if you selected a part number on the Product field above then the proper sensor model is populated automatically Alternatively you can select the model number of your sensor from this dropdown menu as shown in Figure 13 below Sensor Select Pot Product Series Model K Senes 1 Name sensori Ade K 30 10 K 30 FR DL 011 02 Temperature Hu K 33 ICB K 33 ELG Connect Figure 13 Model dropdown menu NOTE If you can t find your CO2Meter product listed under the Product field and do not know which sensor series to choose you can either select a different product that you know for certain has the same sensor your meter has or you can contact our customer support specialists at 386 256 4910 for assistance e Sensor Name type the desired sensor name in the Name box This information will be used by GasLab as a unique identifier shown on the real time graph an
21. sensoris Your computer s Windows operating system not shown in the OS may not have installed the appropriate PORT dropdown USB driver for your meter sensor Follow the menu instructions below to correct this issue USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 36 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com USB Driver Installation Instructions To install the appropriate USB port drivers compatible with your meter sensor follow these steps 1 Go to http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm and download the package appropriate for the version of Windows installed in your computer Move the file you downloaded to a location you can easily access Make sure you have administrator priviledges Extract the file by right clicking on it and selecting extract here Go to your computer s Device Manager in the Control Panel For Windows 8 press the Windows key and x at the same time to bring up the start menu then click on Device Manager For Windows 7 open the start menu and type Device Manager in the search bar Find the Unrecognized USB Device in the list it usually but not always has a yellow triangle icon Right click the Unrecognized USB Device item and select Update Driver Software Select Browse My Computer and point to the folder where you extracted the driver files to step 3 This will install the necessary drivers to your computer and allow you to use your meter sensor with GasLab If you have mul
22. ssesssesssaeeaesses 4 SUPPORTED PRODUCTS sscssssssssssssssssssssssessscsscssucssessessucsscssscsasssussucsasssucsacesucsaceasesucsacesesaeessesse 5 FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsssssscsssssacsassssesscssesacsasesaesacsssesaesssesaessses 5 GASLAB SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1 6 CONNECTING THE SENSOR OR METER 8 GASLAB MAIN SCREEN nnne nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnns 9 luus quc C 10 SENSOR SELECTION XX 13 SENSOR COMMANDS 16 COLLECTING DATA REAL TIME USING GASLAB eere 19 VIEWING LOG FILES 20 GRAPHING DATA IN REAL ener ern 21 CONFIGURE SENSOR 22 CALIBRATION n 23 SIUE INK ME X 24 LOG TAD 26 DOWNLOADING LOGS FROM 27 PM 33 RAW DATA
23. tary software your computer must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements 1GHz processor with 1GB RAM 1GB free disk space 2GB free disk space for 64 bit systems Windows XP 7 8 8 1 with Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 or later On Intel based Mac computers DAS software can run using a Windows 7 8 virtual machine software such as VMware Fusion or similar Microsoft NET is not supported on Media Center or Tablet editions Installer will optionally install NET Framework USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 4 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com 5485 MODBUS strings and clusters 196 3096 10096 Sampling Meters and Data Loggers G Series S8 mini sensors CM 1000 Series MHZ CO2 sensors UV Flux 02 Sensor pSense portable meter Supported Products The following products can be used with GasLab K30 K33 Data Loggers K30 K33 Sensor Development Kits COZIR Ambient and SPRINTIR Sensors Oxygen ZR250 series 4 2 combination sensors Probes 190 30 and 100 AQ100 Units Features and Advantages Using GasLab will allow you to VOC sensors Collect Data Real time Use this feature to capture data from the sensor in real time while the sensor or meter is connected to your computer Auto FTP Use this feature to automatically update the log file s on an FTP server at a designated interval default is set to 30 minutes Enter the FTP path an
24. the inputs available in your COZMeter product by selecting the type of data to be displayed in the graph at any given time NOTE If an input button is grayed out that particular input is not available for the sensor selected because that particular CO2Meter product is not fitted to read that specific type of data USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 16 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Each input has its own READ button as shown in Figure 5 To receive readings from the sensor manually click on the READ button of the desired input This will allow you to confirm that the sensor is responding to the software command and is connected to your computer properly Figure 14 below shows an example of a graph containing data points for each of that particular sensor s inputs CO2 Temperature and Humidity Real Time Gas Level ature idi 720 9 54 07 PM 9 54 37 PM 9 55 07 PM 9 55 37 PM Sensor Select Sansor Commands mex ZEE July 14 Pot coM20 v fun Bund Fund 107 25 14 DownloadedLog csv Product CM 0018 2 Ay 31 2014 cov nc 07 31 14 _DownloadedLog csv Mesa KSes Name sensor3 Address 254 NENNEN Figure 14 Example graph of single data point per input The values read by your sensor can be displayed either in real time graphically using the GRAPH tab or in raw format listed using the DATA STREAM tab USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 17
25. tion allows you to Every 30 ee EE select the logging settings on each CO2Meter product For 1 Hous connected to your computer Simply select the Start Logging desired logging interval the session length and their respective units ee then click on the START LOGGING button The CLEAR DATA button allows you to clear the Real Time graph Figure 6 Auto Logging section USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 11 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Loa Files Log Files Section me This section allows you to July 1 7 2014 csv select the available log files July 1 2014 T csv open them in the default spreadsheet program and manage all files Figure 7 Log Files section Navigation Tabs Section Data Stream This section allows you to navigate through the main screens of this software Figure 8 Navigation tabs sensor Auto Data Tree Section E CO2 Displays the current Readings 1405 reading average mean Value 8 minimum and maximum of each type of data being monitored The Data Tree allows you to see actual numbers unaffected by scales Minimum and maximum values help monitor anomalies in readings Figure 9 Data Tree section USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 12 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Sensor Selection The Sensor Select section is located on the bottom left area of the GasLab main screen as shown in Figure 3 The information entered
26. tiple sensors you should only have to perform this procedure once the operating system will automatically find the driver for all the other Sensors USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 37 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com Support The quickest way to obtain technical support is via email Please send all support inquires to support co2meter com Please include a clear concise definition of the problem and any relevant troubleshooting information or steps taken so far so we can duplicate the problem and quickly respond to your inquiry Liability All liabilities under this agreement shall be limited to the actual cost of the product paid to CO2Meter com In no event shall CO2Meter com be liable for any incidental or consequential damages lost profits loss of time lost sales or loss or damage to data injury to person or personal property or any other indirect damages as the result of use of our products Contact Us We are here to help For information or technical support please contact us isupport co2meter com 386 256 4910 Technical Support to 386 872 7665 Sales C www co2meter com Address CO2 Meter Inc 131 Business Center A3 Ormond Beach FL 32174 USA USR 007 1 5 PAGE 38 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com NOTES USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 39 of 39 8 5 2014
27. to provide solutions for the future CO2Meter Inc is committed to the success of our customers the health welfare and prosperity of our talented employees and the continued development of our local community CO2Meter Inc appreciates your business and looks forward to working with you and your team in the future Please take some time to read through this manual in order to become familiar with this software Also please read the 5 manual for the meter or sensor you acquired and pay special attention to the important safeguards shown on those manuals Before you install our software please pay special attention to the system requirements shown on the next page USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 3 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com e GasLab Software Overview e GasLab is CO2Meter s own in house developed fully featured sensor configuration and data management software GasLab allows you to view data read by CO2meter products in real time with a user friendly graphical interface It can be used to configure sensors view data in real time manage logs stored in meters fitted with internal memory and export data to spreadsheets Never before has configuring calibrating and collecting data from CO2Meter s products been so easy Be sure to visit our website at www co2meter com regularly to download the latest GasLab software updates Minimum System Requirements To utilize our complimen
28. to a single CSV file 8 The GET LOGS button will initiate the download process USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 28 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com 9 When the download is complete a popup message is shown with a summary of the downloaded records and a list of logs logging sessions is displayed as shown in Figure 22 The number of log files depends on whether or not the MERGE LOGS TO ONE FILE check box was selected 2 Configure Sensor T 7 11 2014 1 records E 7 11 2014 1 records 7 11 2014 1 records Import Selected 7 11 2014 1 records 7 7 11 2014 571 records Jumper OFF Refresh 7 15 2014 1 records 7 7 15 2014 1 records 7 7 15 2014 1 records v Merge logs to one file 4 Recover Deleted Logs Interval seconds 600 Calculate 8 Logging Sessions 578 records available for Import Selection Device Time 7 25 2014 10 21 23 PM Clear Logs Select All Debug eat is enabled Please reset sensor Figure 22 Downloaded data logs 10 Select one or more of the records to be imported into the LOG FILES by clicking on the IMPORT SELECTED button USR 007 REV 1 5 PAGE 29 of 39 8 5 2014 GasLab User s Manual CO2Meter com 11 When completed the file location will be displayed as shown in Figure 23 Click OK to continue 7 11 2014 7 11 2014 7 11 2014 7 11 2014 71
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