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1. DC Service Date F 10 10 2013 O Resettable Counter 2000 Total Cycles 100 000 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 41 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 42 SETUP LCD DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION The LCD display touch screen may not respond as it should with a finger touch or stylus after a period of time or if subjected to extreme temperature changes The display can be re calibrated to improve responsiveness 1 At the Service Data screen press the Display Touch Screen Calibration button and follow onscreen instructions 2 Carefully press and hold finger on the center of the target 3 Repeat as the target moves around the screen 4 With a keyboard attached press the Enter button to accept new settings or the Esc button to keep previous settings Without an attached keyboard press anywhere on the screen to accept Figure 36 Display Calibration l i Frank from Dj 457 2222 basic Service Note ss checkout aaa Service Date 288 10 10 2013 Resettable Counter 2000 Total Cycles 100 000 Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target Repeat as the target moves around the screen Press the Esc key to cancel Press Target with finger or stylus New calibration settings have been measured Press the Enter key to accept the new settings Press the Esc key to keep the old settings GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp IN
2. 1 If enabled the Enter Sample ID screen appears The selected product and Issue ID displays at the top of the screen Change Product button allows selection of a different product Dump button dumps product from the hopper 2 A Sample ID name can be entered by pressing the keypad located next to the input box f automatic number sequencing is enabled the next higher number is automatically entered with additional tests of the same grain 1 2 3 etc If auto sequence is not selected the previous tests sample ID is cleared 3 A Customer ID can be entered by pressing the keypad located next to the input box 4 Press the Initiate button to proceed If the automatic measure feature is enabled instrument automatically proceeds 5 Pour grain into the hopper heaping grain slightly up to the hopper full Sensors Figure 47 Sample ID Screen Enter Sample ID GAC2500 UGMA Product Corn Issue ID 070109 Sample Id c Sample ID Customer Id mE Customer ID Change Product View Last Result o Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the opened hopper doors HOPPER LEVEL INDICATOR During analysis hopper level status is indicated via the Initiate button Yellow indicates hopper is empty and must be filled before proceeding Green indicates hopper is full and testing can proceed GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GAC
3. 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john DATA DRIVE OUT OF MEMORY A Data Drive Out of Memory screen appears when the data drive is out of space An analysis cannot be performed until data is cleared Figure 54 Data Drive Out of Memory Warning The Data Drive is Out of Space Please remove data by clearing the results database and purging the engineering data Would you like to delete data now Yes No 60 ANALYZING GRAIN GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john RESULTS The Results screen provides access to grain test results product list and audit trail To View Test Results 1 At the Main Menu screen press the Results button 2 At the Results screen press the View Results button NOTE A momentary pause may occur Figure 55 before test results appear on View Results screen Do not press any buttons during this time DIGKEY john Corporation GAC2500 UGMA Current User UserName Analyze Results Setup View Results Audit Trail View Products 3 The Results screen default displays all test results with Sample ID Moisture Weight Temperature Product Issue No Customer ID User ID Date and Time 4 Press the Filter button to choose what events display on the test results record Refer to Refine Query Options for criteria options 5 Press the Print button to print results as displayed i
4. 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 Figure 48 Hopper Level Indicator Attention Required GAC2500 Please Fill Hopper Yellow Hopper empty Green Hopper full 6 Press the Initiate button green to begin test Grain will dump into the measurement cell from the hopper A test will only perform when the Initiate button is green Ifthe automatic measure feature is enabled at the Sample Setup screen and the hopper is full instrument automatically proceeds to measure a sample skipping the Fill Hopper screen and eliminates pressing the Initiate button 7 The cell fills and the striker arm swings across the top of the test cell to wipe away excess grain 8 During analysis a testing status bar indicates progress Figure 49 Analysis Process Analyzing Corn GAC2500 UGMA SamplelD Sample ID Please wait ANALYZING GRAIN 55 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE automatically return to the Sample ID screen without pressing the Initiate button refer to the System Setup Results Setting section for enabling Automatic Return 56 ANALYZING GRAIN 10 11 12 An audible alarm indicates when test is complete and automatically advances to the Analysis Results screen The Analysis Results screen displays Product tested Sample name Moisture content Test Weight Ibs bu or kg hl optional Temperature optional Test results are au
5. CLEAN Clean button appears on the Instrument Information screen and allows cleaning the cell and door using an automated process During the cleaning sequence the hopper door automatically opens NAVIGATION 15 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 16 NAVIGATION GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE An external keyboard barcode scanner or mouse can be used to enter data into the unit GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 PASSWORD RESTRICTIONS Setting an Admin user name and password to restrict system settings to be controlled by an administrator are optional The unit is shipped with an Admin user name and password setting of GUEST Keeping the Admin user name and password as GUEST retains the unit in open access mode allowing any user to enter System Settings and modify unit settings IMPORTANT To restrict access to System Setup that affects overall unit functionality a new Admin user name and password must be created To Create an Admin User Name and Password 1 At the Main Menu screen press the Setup button 2 Leave the Admin Username and Password as GUEST and press the Enter button 3 At the Setup screen press the Admin Settings button 4 At the Enter New Password screen press the Admin Username keypad icon and enter an administrator user name 5 Press the Enter button to accept 6 Enter a Passwo
6. 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john EXPORT DATA FORMAT Data can be saved for output to a computer in an Excel or CSV format The unit default is CSV 1 At the System Setup screen press the the More button until the Export Format button appears 2 Enable the check box of the desired output 3 Press the Enter button to accept Figure 31 Data Format Screen Result Setup Export Data Format Time Save Data Outputs in the Following Format M CSV Format Excel Format OQ GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 37 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john TIME NOTE The date can be changed to US or UK format at the Units screen At the System Setup screen press the Time button To select a date press the Date drop down arrow to display calendar Use arrows to change the month Enter time using the up down arrows Select PM check box if applicable Press the Enter button when done QI gt N Figure 32 Time and Date Screen GAC2500 UGMA System Setup Result Setup Export Data Format Time OQ Time and Date Settings GAC2500 UGMA Date Monday June 10 2013 Time 5 3 18 3 06 3 PM Current Time 6 10 13 6 18 06 PM 38 SETUP GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john UNITS The Units screen allow
7. Figure 51 Clear Database Screen The Results Database is Filling Up Would you like to delete results now Yes No Delete Results GAC2500 UGMA 2515 Results in Database Delete All Results Your Response Needed GAC2500 UGMA Delete All Results OQ Yes No OQ GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john OUT OF MEMORY A Database Full screen displays when performing a grain analysis and the database has reached maximum storage capacity Analysis cannot continue until records are deleted Follow onscreen instructions to remove records Figure 52 Out of Memory OUT OF MEMORY FOR RESULTS GAC2500 UGMA The Results Database is Out of Space You must delete results Would you like to delete results now Yes No OQ DATA DRIVE MEMORY LOW UGMA instruments automatically have engineering data enabled Engineering data is stored separate from the Results Database Therefore the Results database can be empty but the Data Drive can exceed capacity causing a memory low error Analysis can continue but the data drive should be cleared soon Figure 53 Data Drive Memory Low Warning Memory is getting low GAC2500 UGMA The Data Drive is Running Out of Space Please remove data by clearing the results database and purging the engineering data Would you like to delete data now Yes No OQ GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL ANALYZING GRAIN 59
8. S MANUAL All DICKEY john Figure 62 Remove Grain Drawer 4 Manually remove any loose or stuck grain from the measuring cell 5 Press the OK button to return instrument to normal operation CAUTION Hands should be clear from inside the instrument before pressing the OK button Figure 63 Cleaning Sequence Clean Cell and Press Ok when complete Cleaning Cell GAC2500 UGMA Returning System to Normal Operation Please wait 6 Insert grain drawer GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL MAINTENANCE 73 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john EXTENSIVE CLEANING METHOD 1 Power down the instrument Figure 64 Power Down 2 Unplug power cord Figure 65 Unplug Power Cord 3 Remove other accessory cords USB and printer Figure 66 Remove Accessory Cords 74 MAINTENANCE GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 4 Remove grain drawer Figure 67 Remove Grain Drawer 5 Place the unit on its back side Figure 68 Place Unit on Back Side 6 Manually pull down on trap door Figure 69 Pull Down on Trap Door MAINTENANCE 75 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 7 Clean surfaces around measurement cell including hinge trap door and edge of cell Figure 70 Clean Surface Area Around Cell Hinge Trap Door Edge
9. Update Termination Gain Setting 50 Relay VARC Relay Iv Cell Relay Fin 149000000 Hz Cal1 Cal2 Np 100000 Advance Striker M Use Averaged Measure Load Cell B DFT_STATE_DONE T Show Raw Z HOPPER LEVEL FULL FILL STATE HOME Z 47 7605710572315 4 8597597256481 5i CELL STATE UNKNOWN LCELL 10367327 Zm 48 007 DUMP CLOSED Empty 10367238 E 1 4 g P 2 101040339 DRAWER STATE CLOSED REMOTE MODE OFF i Stored E 10583980 0 g 10583997 300 g 11265304 Comm Check File I O Norms 1 0000x 0 0000 Perm 1 0000x 0 0000 Temp 0 00 Ambient Temp 23 82 V DICKEY john GAC2500 CELL BOARD 2 2 2511006 Line 15 3 E Motor 15 34 Y DICKEY john 6402500 GRAIN HANDLER 2 4 Cell 6 5 App Version 4 2 0 0 Eff Perm 1 0000x 0 0000 5v 54V Batt 3v 3 1V GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL DIAGNOSTICS 69 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 70 DIAGNOSTICS GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 MAINTENANCE EXTERNAL CLEANING The GAC 2500 surface can be cleaned with any cleaner designed for plastic and stainless steel surfaces INTERNAL CLEANING Performing continuous tests can result in material accumulation around the measuring cell and adversely affect the test weight moisture measurement IMPORTANT It is hig
10. llus o r 83 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL MI 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john IV GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john SAFETY NOTICES Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call attention to potential hazards An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved This Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual When you see this symbol carefully read the message that follows Be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death Use of the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION Use of the word CAUTION with the Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Use of the word CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in equipment damage GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SAFETY NOTICES 1 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 2 SAFETY NOTICES GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE This manual addresses setup and operation of the DICKEY john Grain Analysis Computer GAC 2500 instrument mode
11. 2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory use as follows Immunity Radiated RF field EN 61000 4 3 2002 Conducted RF voltage EN 61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 Fast transient burst EN 61000 4 4 2004 Electrostatic discharge ESD EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 AZ 2001 Surge EN 61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 Voltage dips and interruptions EN 61000 4 11 2004 Emission Radiated emission CISPR 11 2003 A1 2004 Conducted emission CISPR 11 2003 A1 2004 EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS 4 USB connections 2 in front 2 in back to connect a keyboard mouse printer or flash drive Up to 3 devices can be active on USB 1 USB connection to connect the GAC 2500 to a PC for downloading of software to the device installing calibrations or remotely accessing data from the instrument 1 ethernet connection to connect the GAC 2500 to a PC or network for downloading of software to the device installing calibrations or remotely accessing data from the instrument 1 RS232 serial port printer connection Figure 2 External Communication Connections Back of Unit 2 USB 1 USB B 1 LAN 1 RS232 Serial Port Printer Connection Power Cord Connectio Appropriate space must be left around the input power connector to allow easy disconnection at the unit INTRODUCTION 5 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john PRINTER An optional printer that is RS232 compatible or a USB printer
12. 73 Ibs bu Temperature Range 0 50 C Moisture Bias 0 00 Moisture Slope 1 00 Create Test Weight Bias 0 00 Test Weight Slope 1 00 File Name Peas2100 cal 999 Delete Product GAC2500 UGMA Delete Confirm Deletion Of Peas2100 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 23 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE Contact DICKEY john Technical Support at 1 800 637 3302 for assistance with obtaining updated calibrations or with transferring data to the unit 24 SETUP LOAD NEW PRODUCT New product calibrations can be loaded to the GAC 2500 using via a USB memory device The Load New Product buttons only appear when a USB memory device is inserted in the unit Loading a Single Product 1 Insert the USB memory device to the unit s USB port on front panel of unit 2 At the Product Setup screen press the Load New Product button 3 Navigate to the directory where the product is located press on the product name to highlight and press Enter to begin download A progress bar indicates downloading status A single tap is required to select the desired file Pressing located at the top of the list returns to previous level in the directory structure 4 f a product calibration already exists on the instrument accept the new calibration by pressing the Replace button or the Skip button to revert to the existing product Figure 21 Load New Product Scre
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14. Screen GAC2500 UGMA View Results Audit Trail View Products OQ Installed Products 66 RESULTS GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GRAIN CALIBRATIONS Grain calibration files are available for download at the DICKEY john website for transfer to the GAC 2500 via a USB memory device www dickey john com Products Analytical Moisture Testing GAC2500 Grain Analysis Computer Get Support Downloads These files are also available through DICKEY john Technical Support Group at 1 800 637 3302 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL GRAIN CALIBRATIONS 67 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 68 GRAIN CALIBRATIONS GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john DIAGNOSTICS The Diagnostics screen is typically used by trained service technicians to perform various functions and for troubleshooting purposes It is recommended that the functions on this screen are performed by a DICKEY john representative To View Diagnostics Screen 1 Press the Setup button to display the Setup screen 2 Press the Diagnostics button to view the Diagnostics screen Figure 60 Diagnostics Screen GAC2500 Diagnostic Form 1807 00630 GAC2500 IP 10 30 2 70 10 30 25 46 WEIGHT 00 07 IR Temp 21 76 Rehome IR Open Hopper Door Load Grain and Strikeoff gt DDS Freq 149000000 Hz
15. When using an adapter ensure the grounding wire is connected properly to a good earth ground to prevent a shock hazard GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL INSTALLATION 11 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE Contact DICKEY john Technical Support at 1 800 637 3302 for additional information on grain drawers 12 INSTALLATION GRAIN DRAWER The unit is equipped with a standard grain drawer with handle An optional bottomless grain drawer is available for purchase from DICKEY john OPTIONAL BOTTOMLESS GRAIN DRAWER Part Number DRAWEROPGAC2500 A bottomless grain drawer is used with a flow through work counter that allows the tested grain samples to fall through to a larger container below The size of the hole must be at least equal to the drawer dimension and located directly beneath the grain sample drawer Figure 12 Flow Through Work Counter Bottomless Wises Grain Drawer gt IEEE HED Srey GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 NAVIGATION The user interacts with the GAC 2500 via the LCD touch screen display ocreen interaction by finger touch or using a dull pointed object such as a stylus or pen is recommended Refer to Maintenance section for cleaning display Do not use any sharp objects on the display Damage to screen can result The
16. added at the end of each ticket after printing 8 Streaming data serially sends data serially when USB is selected Refer to the Streaming Data Serially selection GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 27 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE When printing to a database using an RS232 connection and CSV printer outout format a line feed of 1 is required for a carriage return line feed 28 SETUP 9 Select the output format PRN2O Standard 20 column printer output PRN21 Special 20 column printer output PRN80 Standard 80 column printer output 80 characters per line Standard 80 column printer output 81 characters per line CSVO1 Comma separated variables requires a 9600 baud rate selected when test results are sent to a computer NTEP A detailed printout that includes engineering data and test results used by the National Conference on Weights and Measures 10 Select the line termination style CR Carriage return CRLF Carriage return line feed LF Line feed LFCR Line feed carriage return Figure 24 Selecting a Printer Type System Setup GAC2500 UGMA Printer Language Sample Setup Printer None In B Header Footer Test Output Format Line Termination M Print CSV Serially Also M CSV Verbose M Automatically Print Upon Sample Result Number of New Lines After Print M Always Stream Data Serially GAC
17. for a carriage return line feed GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 NTEP A detailed printout that includes engineering data and test results used by the National Conference on Weights and Measures 6 Select the line termination style CR carriage return CRLF carriage return line feed LF line feed LFCR line feed carriage return 7 When enabled Automatically Print Upon Sample Result will automatically print a ticket at the end of each test When disabled a ticket must be manually printed at the end of each test 8 When enabled Include Line Feeds After Print allows additional line feeds to be added at the end of each ticket after printing 9 Press the Enter button to accept changes LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD SETTINGS Language availability depends on the model type Language default is English US The GAC 2500 UGMA is equipped with 2 languages that displays the user screens in the language selected e English e Spanish The GAC 2500 INTL is equipped with 17 languages that displays the user screens in the language selected Brazilian Portuguese e Czech e Danish e Dutch English French German e Hungarian e Italian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian e Slovak e Spanish Swedish VIRTUAL KEYBOARD A keypad icon appears on those screens that require text entry Pressing the Keypad icon opens the virtual keyboard for typing tex
18. instrument technician recommended PRINTER SETUP A USB or RS232 serial port connection is available to connect a printer that prints test data results to a ticket Streaming data serially is an option when using the USB printing function The ticket can be customized to include details as it relates to facility date time testing errors and product results The unit can be set to automatically or manually print a ticket at the end of each test NOTE Reference the printer s To Set Printer Settings specifications for correct 1 At the System Setup screen press the Printer button settings 2 At the Printer Setup screen enable the check box for the type of connection between the unit and printer RS232 connection using a Null modem cable PCL USB when connecting to a PCL USB printer Star USB when connecting to an SP712 USB printer 3 For an RS232 connection select the Baud Rate Byte Size Parity and otop Bits that match the printer 4 When sending results to a printer a Header and Footer can be added to print on each ticket if desired Refer to Adding a Header Footer section 5 Press the Test button to verify that the printer and or computer and the unit s print settings match for proper communication between the devices 6 When enabled Automatically Print Upon Sample Result will print a ticket at the end of each test 7 When enabled Include Line Feeds After Print allows additional line feeds to be
19. level surface that does NOT exceed more than 1 degree of tilt left to right and front to back CAUTION A surface that exceeds this requirement can effect measurement results Surface should be vibration free CAUTION Vibration from other machines or devices can effect measurement results LEVELING INSTRUMENT A bubble level located on the top surface of the instrument aids in leveling the instrument for optimum test weight measurement Adjust the feet 4 on instrument bottom until bubble is in the center of the level 10 UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john INSTALLATION The GAC 2500 unit requires minimal setup The unit is fully assembled and ready for operation after attaching the AC power cord and inserting the grain drawer NOTE After unpacking visually Figure 11 inspect for damage occurring during transit Save all packing materials until inspection Is complete If damage is found file a claim with the carrier immediately and notify your DICKEY john sales representative Unit Dimensions TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 18 6 FRONT VIEW CONNECTING AC POWER 1 Securely connect power cord into the AC plug connection Figure 2 located on the back of the unit 2 Plug the male end into an appropriate 3 wire grounded outlet ACAUTION The grounding pin on the line cord connects directly to the GAC 2500 frame
20. of Cell 8 Close the trap door and clean hinge under trap door Figure 71 Clean Under Trap Door a E uo AT o DIEM ua Y a L 4 7 A L E S 9 Return instrument to upright position 10 Insert grain drawer 11 Connect all cords power USB and printer 12 Power on unit 76 MAINTENANCE GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john CLEANING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR PROBE The temperature sensor may require cleaning due to dust buildup and or foreign material that has collected around the sensor that could potentially cause temperature error readings during analysis It is important the temperature sensor Is visually inspected and cleaned each time a regular maintenance check of the instrument is conducted TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOCATION With the instrument placed on its backside and looking inside the instrument the sensor probe is located in the middle of the instrument toward the top and front attached to a circuit board Figure 72 Sensor Probe Location CLEANING METHOD The temperature sensor probe is hermetically sealed so the best cleaning method is using oil less compressed air with an extension tube to clear particles from around the sensor 1 Unplug the power cord and all cables 2 Remove grain drawer 3 Turn the instrument on its backside Figure 72 4 Hold the can upright pointing the extension tube approximately 2 ae canine in
21. the keypad icon to enter a different product name if desired 4 A new Issue ID is automatically defined for the new product Press the keypad icon to enter a different Issue ID if desired 5 Press the Enter button to save Figure 19 Creating a Product Screen GAC2500 UGMA View Product Setup Product Popcorn Issue ID 20101030 Calibration UGMA Range 5 3596 Test Weight Range 42 68 Ibs bu Temperature Range 25 125 F Moisture Bias 1 35 Moisture Slope 1 00 Test Weight Bias 0 00 Test Weight Slope 1 00 File Name Popcorn 20101030 CAL Edit Create lt Rename Product Delete GAC2500 UGMA Enter New Product Name New Product Name Popcorn NEW New Issue ID 20100116 0000 ooog 0090 0000 Q GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john DELETE PRODUCT A product and its calibrations can be deleted so that it does not appear on the active user screens A product and its history is stored in the unit s database and can still be viewed on the Audit Trail screen after it has been deleted Deleting a Product 1 At the View Product Setup screen press the Delete button 2 At the Delete Product screen press the Enter button to confirm deletion Figure 20 Delete Product Screen View Product Setup GAC2500 UGMA Product Peas2100 Issue 20101231 Edit Calibration GAC2100 Emulation Range 10 30 Moisture Test Weight Range 42
22. 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john POWER DOWN 0 The unit can be powered down from any screen by pressing the on off switch located on the front panel A virtual Power Down button is also available on some top level screens and powers off the unit in the same manner as the on off switch A Power Down screen must be acknowledged before the unit shuts down Figure 43 Power Down Screen Shut Down Requested GAC2500 UGMA Do you want to shutdown Yes No 50 STARTUP GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 ANALYZING GRAIN The Main Menu screen appears after all Startup screens have loaded This is the Home menu through which all other menus are accessed At the Main Menu screen three functions are performed 1 To analyze grain 2 To access test results 3 To setup customize the unit Figure 44 Main Menu Home Screen DICKEY john Corporation GAC2500 UGMA Power Current User UserName Off xL Instrument Information Analyze Results Setup Enter User Name GAC2500 UGMA Enter User Name User Login Username 0o00 Optional aes Enabled at Sample Setup e Clear User Name User Log Off USER LOGIN OPTIONAL A User Login is an optional feature that requires a user to login before grain can be analyzed The unit default is no user logi
23. 5E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john Figure 6 Loosen Hex Bolt from Bracket 6 Remove hex bolt and set aside Figure 7 Remove Hex Bolt 7 Press down on the bracket to release Figure 8 Press Down on Bracket Press Down aa 8 UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 8 Slide bracket forward and align with operating location Figure 9 Slide Bracket Forward Slide bracket forward 9 Insert hex bolt into operating location hole and securely tighten using the Allen wrench Figure 10 Insert Hex Bolt and Tighten 10 Perform the same procedure to the other bracket 11 Once both brackets are securely tightened to the operating location place unit upright IMPORTANT If for any reason this unit is shipped or transported the hex bolts should be removed from the operating location and secured back to the shipped locked location to protect the measurement cell during transit GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT 9 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john INSTRUMENT PLACEMENT Place the instrument in a clean environment that is protected from rapid changes in ambient temperature and vibration Avoid a hazardous classified location as defined in Article 500 of the NFPA Handbook of the National Electrical Code Instrument should be placed on a flat
24. Instrument Information button found on the Main Menu screen refer to Printer Setup 1 At the System Setup screen press the More button until the Owner Data button appears 2 Press the Owner Data button and enter name address phone number by pressing the keypad icon 3 Press the Enter button when finished Figure 34 Owner Data Screen Units Owner Data Service Data GAC2500 UGMA Owner Data lJ DICKEY john Corp LL LILI O Address OQ GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john SERVICE DATA The Service Data screen provides text entry fields for technicians to enter comments regarding service performed on the unit and service date Resettable Counter resets the number of tests to O Total Cycles indicates the number of tests performed over the life of the unit and is not resettable 1 At the System Setup screen press the More button until the Service button appears 2 Press the Service Data button to display the Service Data screen 3 Enter notes and date by pressing the keypad icon 4 Press Reset button to set counter to 0 if desired NOTE An external keyboard barcode Figure 35 scanner or mouse can be used Service Screen to enter data System Setup GAC2500 UGMA Units Owner Data Service Data OQ Service Data GAC2500 UGMA JOO Frank from Dj 457 2222 basic checkout o Service Note amm
25. O 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE An external keyboard barcode scanner or mouse can be used to enter header and footer information GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 ADDING A HEADER AND FOOTER TO TICKET Header and Footer text can be added to print on a print ticket Owner Data text can be selected as the default or customized text can be entered To Enter a Header Footer 1 At the Printer Setup screen press the Header button 2 To use the Owner Data address information enable the check box next to the company name and address If the owner data text box is blank owner data information has not been entered at the Owner Data screen and can be entered at the System Setup screen Owner Data button 3 To enter other text deselect the Owner Data check box 4 Press the keypad icon on the screen of the lower text box to open the unit s keyboard and enter desired text 9 Press the Enter button to accept 6 If desired enter a footer name by pressing the Footer button Enter desired information to appear in footer Figure 25 Header Screen Edit Printer Header GAC2500 UGMA Entered at V Owner Specific Data Owner Data Miller Grain Elevator screen 72 Depot Road Anytown IL USA Custom Information E mam ODO OOO OQ STREAMING DATA SERIALLY otreaming data is available in two methods Print CSV Serially Also W
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27. OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john SIEV NOCES NNN ee INTFOduchion DN r rr rrr ga 3 A e o O ER TIAS 3 UI r gk 3 sicud KI a ne Oe re eer A A PP ROO A 4 vjs ele ep n 4 Declaration of GOMPOMMINY E 4 External Communication Connections ooocoococcnccnccncnonnnnnnnnncnnoncnononnnnnnnonnonnnnnnnn nennen nennen 5 PANIC 6 Unpacking the da KAK Usa kk K 7 Unlock Shipping Brackets 7 Instrument Placement etarra a MON pu dX vai E dawan uh da yek puk h 10 Leveling igccuigP eq iom 10 Hisna ON creates 11 egere sl x ra d n ed 11 12 Optional Bottomless Grain Drawer k K k K K k k nnn nn nnns KK KK KK KA 12 POA AU dg 19 Using External Devices M K khK K ll l kak kak k k y k k KAKA K K KA KK KA K KA KAKA KA KK A 13 OUCH Screen Buttor FPUQC
28. TL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE Records cannot be exported to a USB memory device at this screen If a backup is required this can be accomplished at the View Results screen found under the Results button GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 DATA STORAGE CAPACITY The unit is capable of storing a maximum of 3 000 test results The database can be cleared at any time by selecting the Clear Database button located under the System Setup screen When stored data has reached approximately 2 500 records a warning screen automatically appears when attempting a grain measurement that indicates memory capacity is getting low Analysis can still occur until the maximum allowed records of approximately 3000 is reached Once maximum storage is reached grain analysis cannot continue until cleared To Delete Records 1 At the System Setup screen press the More button until the Clear Database button displays 2 Press the Clear Database button to display the Delete Results screen 3 At the Delete Results screen press the Delete All Results button A Delete Engineering Data button appears if Engineering log files are present This button must be pressed to clear those records 4 Press Yes to proceed with clearing records Press No to abort record deletion Figure 37 Memory Capacity Low Screen GAC2500 UGMA System Setup Clear Database Check Sca
29. ample ID screen within a specified period of time 4 to 20 seconds without pressing the Initiate button Manual Return Advances to the Sample ID screen to perform another test by pressing the Enter button after each test Empty Drawer Requirement A forced empty of the drawer requires a sample dump before proceeding to the next analysis Bottomless Drawer in Use Must be enabled when the bottomless drawer style is used with a flow through counter to prevent an empty drawer caution from occurring when running tests Grain can also be tested without the grain drawer secured in the unit when Bottomless Drawer in Use is enabled however a Drawer Ignored screen appears each time a test is performed and will only proceed to perform test when the Initiate button is pressed Display Test Weight and Temperature Displays the test weight and temperature on the Results screen for each test Both features are defaulted to enabled GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 35 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john Figure 30 Result Setup Screen Result Setup Export Data Format Time 9 GAC2500 UGMA Sample Return Setup Upon Sample Result M Manual Return B O C Seconds before automatic return 8 mH Enter number between 4 20 seconds O Require drawer to be emptied after each sample Bottomless Drawer in Use Display Test Weight V Display Temperature OQ 36 SETUP GAC
30. ars Press the Up or Down button to display additional products Figure 17 Edit Existing Product Screens Product Setup GAC2500 UGMA Edit Existing Product Only appears Load New Product if flash drive inserted Load New Products into unit 3 Press the desired product to highlight and press the Enter button to select Once the product is selected the product s parameters display in a table 4 Select the desired action Edit product does not display on screen for NTEP calibrations Create product Delete product 20 SETUP GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE A product s detail at the View Product Setup screen can be printed by pressing the Print button NOTE An external keyboard barcode scanner or mouse can be used to enter data into the unit GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 EDIT PRODUCT A product s moisture bias test weight bias moisture slope and test weight slope can be changed at this screen All NTEP calibrations are locked and cannot be modified A product s calibrations should only be changed by an authorized user To Edit a Product 1 At the View Product Setup screen press the Edit button 2 At the Edit Product screen press the keypad icon to modify a product s parameters 3 When finished press the Enter button 4 Confirm product replacement by pressing the Replace button at
31. ch as printing the last 5 samples taken 62 RESULTS GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE A status bar indicates progress of retrieving filtered data Results can take several minutes to load while retrieving data Do not press any buttons during this time NOTE User and Sample ID filter function works the same as the Product filter Refer to Figure 56 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 ALL PRODUCTS Displays all sample tests stored on instrument PRODUCT Allows entry of part or all of the product name to perform a product search All records that fit criteria entered in the Product Like filter search will display Example Searching for a product like Wh searches for all records with Wh in the product name Figure 56 displays results for Wheat and Durum Wheat USER Allows entry of part or all of the User name to perform a search for similar records within the User field All records that fit the criteria entered in the User filter search will display SAMPLE ID Allows entry of part or all of the Sample ID name to perform a search for similar records within Sample ID All records that fit the criteria entered in the Sample ID filter search will display LAST Displays the last number of days specified All records that fit the criteria entered will display UNABLE TO SHOW QUERY RESULTS When the system has reached
32. ches from the sensor probe thoroughly cleaning around the entire VENE Dosen sensor probe area until the sensor and surrounding area is clear of particles IMPORTANT For excessive dust and or foreign material buildup on or around the temperature sensor it is recommended the instrument be returned to DICKEY john Service GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL MAINTENANCE 77 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 78 MAINTENANCE Figure 73 Cleaning The Sensor Probe Use oil less compressed air with an extension tube Hold can upright about 2 inches from sensor probe to clean LCD DISPLAY CARE The LCD display may require periodic cleaning Use a commercial cleaner for glass lenses to remove dust Do not apply water organic solvent or chemicals such as acid and alkali to the LCD display Figure 74 LCD Display GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john TROUBLESHOOTING If the system locks press and hold the On Off button on the front of machine until system turns off or unplug instrument power Wait a few seconds and then power on The GAC 2500 contains a microprocessor to control grain sample measurements and self checks that determine the integrity of the internal electronics If any limit is exceeded or malfunctions occur an error code displays with a recommended resolution Figure 75 Error Screen Example E
33. d ID s required when running samples 3 Press the Enter button to accept Prompt for Sample ID The Sample ID screen step can be hidden so that the screen does not appear during analyzation If a sample or customer ID is required Prompt for Sample ID should be checked Prompt for Sample ID can be enabled even when a sample or customer ID is not required so the screen appears during analyzation giving the option to include either of these ID s Enable when a sample or customer ID are required entries before analyzation A sample ID will be associated with each grain test and prints to ticket Disable to eliminate the Sample ID screen before each analyzation Sequence Sample ID Automatic number sequencing to the next higher number will occur with additional tests of the same grain Sequence Sample ID default is enabled Customer ID Required Requires a Customer ID to be associated with each grain test and prints to ticket Customer ID default is disabled User Login Required A User Login requires a tester to login with a user name at the Main Menu screen before grain can be analyzed If a user login is required the user name entered at the User Login screen is recorded in the unit s database and prints on the print ticket The User button only appears on the Main Menu screen when enabled User Login default is disabled Automatic Measure When Hopper is Full Instrument automatically proceeds to measure a sample when
34. d on the Audit Trail screen If the printer output format is PRN80 PRN81 CSVO1 or NTEP the output format is CSV All other formats print in strip Insert a USB memory device and press the USB button to transfer Audit Trail results as displayed on the Audit Trail screen to a file for transfer to a computer GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john Figure 58 Audit Trail Results GAC2500 UGMA View Results Audit Trail View Products Current Filter Product changes and errors and system changes Selected Filter ERROR LOGGED PRODUCT DELETE ERROR LOGGED ERROR LOGGED ERROR LOGGED ERROR LOGGED Print Complete gt or File Saved displays Audit Trail Query Settings GAC2500 UGMA when done Show NTEP Only CI Show all events C Show calibration changes L Show system changes _ Show errors Print only last ace events GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL RESULTS 65 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john VIEW PRODUCTS The Installed Products screen provides an alphabetical table of active products stored on the unit with respective Issue ID Products can only be viewed and printed at this screen To View Products 1 At the Results screen press the View Products button 2 Press the Print button to print all active products and respective Issue f ID s Figure 59 View Products
35. e measurement appears on this screen 7 Insert drawer into instrument GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john Figure 39 Performing a Check Scale Check Scale GAC2500 UGMA Press Measure to Read Scale Measure Check Scale GAC2500 UGMA Measure Tare GAC2500 UGMA Checking Scale Loading checking Scale Weighing Weight 263 90 g Temp 22 72 C Please Empty Drawer Weight 263 90 g Temp 22 72 C Please Close Drawer GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 45 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 8 Press the Dump Sample button to dump sample into drawer 9 Remove drawer and weigh the grain in the drawer on an external scale and compare to reading on the display 10 Press the Retest button to perform another check scale or Exit button to return to the Setup screen Figure 40 Dumping Sample GAC2500 UGMA System Setup Dump Sample GAC2500 UGMA System Setup Weight 263 90 g Temp 22 72 C Retest 46 SETUP GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NETWORK SETUP Network setup specifies ethernet settings for the instrument This feature should be enabled by an authorized service technician or by contacting DICKEY john Tech Support UPDATE INSTRUMENT Update Instrument allows a so
36. ed it must be To Select a Grain for Testing ASA 1 At the Main Menu screen press the Analyze button 2 A pre defined list of 4 grains appear on the Select Product screen Grains are saved in a last used order A grain selected on the first Select Product screen proceeds to oample ID screen or the Analysis screen 3 To view additional grains not viewable on the top level Select Product screen press the More button Press the Up and Down buttons to view grains Select the desired grain in the product table Once selected press the Initiate button to accept 4 Grain is ready for analysis Figure 46 Select Product GAC2500 UGMA Select Product CORN SOYBEANS WHEAT WINTER WHEAT RED Select Product GAC2500 UGMA 2 Row Barley 6 Row Barley Corn 2100 Durum Wheat Initiate button PERFORMING A GRAIN ANALYSIS Screens that display during analysis will vary based on what configurations are enabled or disabled at the System Setup Sample Setup screens e Automatic grain measurement when hopper is full e Sample ID and or Customer ID screen prompt step User Login requirement e Empty drawer requirement after each test GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL ANALYZING GRAIN 53 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE To eliminate this screen before each analysis disable at the Sample Setup screen 54 ANALYZING GRAIN To Begin Analysis
37. en Product Setup GAC2500 UGMA Edit Existing Product Load New Product Load New Products elect A Calibration File 1 Directories 2 Files Exist Directory Contents TEM M EEE Men Hard Disk Tap to select highlight desired directory PC Communications in Progress GAC2500 UGMA Product Already Exists GAC2500 UGMA Product Already Exists Opening DurumWheat 070109 cal DurumWheat 070109 cal Please wait Replace Skip GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE Product calibrations are available for download at DICKEY john s website www dickey john com products Agriculture Moisture Testing GAC2500 Get Support Downloads NOTE You must know the directory where the files are saved as names do not display GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 Loading Multiple Products 1 Insert the USB memory device to the unit s USB port on front panel of unit 2 At the Product Setup screen press the Load New Products button to load all products from the selected directory of the memory device or PC 3 When loading multiple products navigate through the directory structure and highlight the directory containing the desired products to load A progress bar indicates downloading status A single tap selects the desired directory Pressing located at the top of the list returns to the previous level in the di
38. erential The difference between grain temperature and machine temperature has exceeded the unit specification to analyze grain Allow grain and machine temperature to equalize and then re analyze Internal Power Supply Out of Spec Unit internal voltage is out of specification Service is required Contact DICKEY john Tech Support at 1 800 637 3302 Unable to Predict Moisture A corrupt instrument calibration file or other unexpected error Dump sample and re analyze Instrument Needs Updated Firmware in the instrument is out of date for this application Update device with new firmware File I O Error An unexpected file i o error has occurred An obstruction has occurred in the cell Blockage must be cleared before testing can resume Weight Measurement Device Error An error has occurred with the load cell Power unit off and turn back on to reset Service unit if failure continues Invalid Password A service function with an invalid password was attempted If service is required contact DICKEY john Technical Support at 1 800 637 3302 for assistance on how to obtain the password and proper service procedure Date Time Incorrect The programmed machine date is less than expected Program the instrument date and time If problem persists then the battery backup for the internal clock may need to be replaced Contact DICKEY john Technical Support at 1 800 637 3302 for ser
39. following methods allow navigation through and interface with the unit 1 Text input boxes 2 Keypad icon enables keyboard 3 Buttons 4 Keyboard Figure 13 LCD Touch Screen Display Company Phone GAC2500 UGMA Sample ID Sample ID Customer ID Customer ID Load Sample Change Product View Last Result Fg 2 USING EXTERNAL DEVICES The following external devices can be used to enter data and navigate through the screens by connecting to the USB ports 2 front 2 back keyboard mouse e barcode scanner TOUCH SCREEN BUTTON FUNCTIONS HOME Home button is available on most screens and when pressed returns to the Main Menu screen NAVIGATION 13 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 14 NAVIGATION POWER OFF Power Off button turns the system off from the touch screen display The system must be tumed on using the On Off button located on the front panel but can be turned off from either the screen display or the On Off button INITIATE The Initiate button is used to analyze grain and has 3 states of operation Green proceed to begin test Yellow an action is required to proceed Red system cannot process error has occurred PRINT Print button allows printing test results to a local printer Refer to the Setup section for print requirements BACK Back button returns to the previous screen ABORT Abort butt
40. ftware update to the instrument via a USB memory device This feature should be enabled by an authorized service technician or by contacting DICKEY john Tech Support Figure 41 Network Setup System Setup GAC2500 UGMA Update Instrument GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 47 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 48 SETUP GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john STARTUP The GAC 2500 is powered on by pressing the on off switch located on the front panel Figure 1 A series of Startup screens load after the system is turned on A status bar will indicate self checks are occurring and upon completion the Instrument Information screen displays before the Main Menu screen appears IMPORTANT On initial power up of the unit the system defaults with open access to all screens To ensure that the unit s settings are protected and accessible by qualified users an administrative level with password should be created Refer to the System Setup section for further information Figure 42 Startup Screens All DICKEY john GAC GACwm 2500 UGMA 2500 INTL jaore TO Instrument Information GAC2500 UGMA Model GAC2500 UGMA SIN 1807 00005 Software Versions ENG1031 4 3 2 4 2 2 IP Address 169 254 0 37 Last Service 1 1 2013 NTEP COC 12 070 Directive No 9180 61 05 01 13 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL STARTUP 49
41. hen only this feature is enabled CSV data is transmitted out of the serial port when the Print button is pressed along with a print receipt Always Stream Data Serially When the above Print CSV Serially Also is enabled the optional feature Always Stream Data Serially appears onscreen With this option enabled data is always transmitted serially out the serial port to an external system whether the Print button is pressed or not Both printing and streaming data can be enabled to perform both functions simultaneously or act independently if desired Enable Data Streaming 1 At the System Setup screen press the Printer button SETUP 29 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 2 Select either USB Printer option 3 To print to astrip printer and CSV serially select the Print CSV Serially Also 4 To always stream data serially after each test select the Always otream Data Serially option Figure 26 Enable Data Streaming Printer Setup GAC2500 UGMA LIRS232 MPCL USB Printer I Star USB Printer Baud Rate 96007 Parity None 6 Byte Size g E Stop Bits 1 M Header Footer Test Output Format Line Termination 3 m4 Print CSV Serially Also M CSV Verbose M Automatically Print Upon Sample Result Number of new lines after print J z Always Stream Data Serially 4 PRINTER SCALE SETUP The GAC 2500 can be set to print test data results to a ticket via a printer as well as interface with a scale To in
42. hly recommended the unit be regularly cleaned to ensure continued and consistent results Two types of cleaning are recommended on an as needed basis Quick clean e Extensive clean QUICK CLEAN METHOD A quick clean method allows cleaning the cell and door using an automated process During the cleaning sequence the hopper door automatically opens Instruments with version 2 4 grain handler firmware the trap door opens automatically also For a more thorough internal cleaning refer to the Maintenance section of the operator s manual To start the cleaning process 1 At the Main Menu screen press the Instrument Information button 2 At the Instrument Information screen press the Clean button Pressing the Clean button automatically begins the cleaning sequence and opens the hopper door and the trap door version 2 4 grain handler firmware MAINTENANCE 71 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 72 MAINTENANCE Figure 61 Quick Clean Method john Current User Guest Results Analyze Setup Q nstrument information Model GAC2500 S N 1807 00005 Software Versions 4 2 0 0 2 4 2 2 IP Address 169 254 0 37 Last Service 1 1 2013 NTEP COC 10 038 Directive No 9180 61 05 01 13 Cleaning Cell GAC2500 UGMA Setting Instrument to Cleaning Mode Please wait 3 Remove the grain drawer GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR
43. ing product and loading new products Product button Setting administrative levels Admin Settings button e Setting system parameters for external devices language locale preferences time date sample result output unit measurement sample customer ID s delete records and printing formats System button Diagnostics for troubleshooting and unit information Diagnostic button To View Setup Options 1 At the Main Menu screen press the Setup button 2 Enter User Name and Password if required and press the Enter button to display the Setup screen If defaulted to Name Guest and Password Guest press the Enter button Figure 16 Setup Screen GAC2500 UGMA Product Admin Settings System O Diagnostics PRODUCT The Product screen is used to e Edit existing products Load new products EDIT EXISTING PRODUCT If for any reason non NTEP calibrations need to be adjusted certain product parameters can be changed as follows e Modifying moisture and test weight bias and moisture and test weight slopes Creating a new product by copying a similar product duplicated and saved using a different name and Issue ID e Deleting an existing product from appearing on active screens SETUP 19 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john To Edit an Existing Product 1 At the Product Setup screen press the Edit Existing Product button 2 At the View Product Setup screen an alphabetical product list appe
44. l at our option either replace or repair said part This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from misuse neglect accident or improper installation or maintenance any expenses or liability for repairs made by outside parties without DICKEY john s written consent damage to any associated equipment or lost profits or special damages Said part will not be considered defective if it substantially fulfills the performance expectations THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED DICKEY john neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with said part and will not be liable for consequential damages Purchaser accepts these terms and warranty limitations unless the product is returned within fifteen days for full refund of purchase price For DICKEY john Service Department call 1 800 637 3302 in either the U S A or Canada All DICKEY john Headquarters 5200 Dickey john Road Auburn IL USA 62615 TEL 217 438 3371 FAX 217 438 6012 WEB www dickey john com Europe DICKEY john Europe S A S 165 boulevard de Valmy 92706 Colombes France TEL 33 0 1 41 19 21 80 FAX 33 0 1 47 86 00 07 WEB www dickey john eu Copyright 2013 DICKEY john Corporation Specifications subject to change without notice Issue Date August 2013
45. le Network Setup Q Delete Results 2515 Results in Database Ta JU UUGNEA Delete All Results Appears if Engineering log files present Engineering Delete Engineering Data oo Your Response Needed GAC2500 UGMA Delete All Results Yes No OQ SETUP 43 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 44 SETUP CHECK SCALE Check Scale performs an instrument scale measurement for a weight accuracy comparison with an external scale The readings displayed onscreen are actual temperature and weight product results To Perform a Check Scale 1 At the System Setup screen press the More button until the Check Scale button displays 2 Press the Check Scale button to display the Check Scale screen 3 Fill hopper with a sample When the hopper is full the next screen automatically displays Figure 38 Performing a Check Scale System Setup A DO UGMA Service Data Clear Database Check Scale Check Scale GAC2500 UGMA Fill Hopper with Sample 4 Press the Measure button to start the process This is the last screen that allows returning to the previous screen or returning to the Home screen 5 Measurement process automatically begins measuring tare then loading and weighing the sample 6 At the Scale Measurement Results screen dump any excess material that fell into the drawer during the strike off process The sample weight and temperature captured during th
46. ls UGMA and INTL GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 INTRODUCTION The DICKEY john Grain Analysis Computer GAC 2500 models UGMA and INTL quickly tests grain and automatically calculates moisture content temperature and test weight bulk density of the sample The unit prompts for sample loading tests the sample and displays the results ACCESSORIES The following list of components are included with the unit and can be ordered as replacement parts e 110V power cord p n 203150002 model GAC 2500 UGMA 220V power cord p n 203150005 model GAC 2500 INTL e Obperator s manual p n 11001 1505E Cleaning brush p n 206410003 Grain drawer p n 468071541 e Grain drawer bottomless optional p n 468071542 UNIT OVERVIEW Power on off button Hopper Hopper full sensors Touch screen display USB connections 2 front 2 back Sample drawer Bubble level Adjustment feet 4 N 9 QI gt WN Figure 1 GAC2500 Overview Front of Unit INTRODUCTION 3 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john FEATURES Color touch screen display guides users through testing and setup Easy to use user interface Fast accurate grain analysis One core calibration for all grains Alpha numeric sample identification with the ability to add an optional extended keyboard or bar code reader via USB Error messages display when out of limits moisture grain weight or grain temperature occ
47. ment results It is recommended the unit be regularly cleaned to ensure continued and consistent results Refer to the Maintenance section for cleaning steps NOTE Refer to the Error Message section for probable causes and corrective actions if errors occur during analysis NOTE Refer to the Save Results section and Printing Options section for output options GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL ANALYZING GRAIN 57 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE Records cannot be exported to a USB memory device at this screen If a backup is required this can be accomplished at the View Results screen found under the Hesults button 58 ANALYZING GRAIN DATABASE MEMORY MESSAGES DATABASE MEMORY FULL WARNING When stored data has reached approximately 2 500 records a warning screen automatically appears when performing a grain analysis indicating memory capacity is getting low Analysis can still occur until the maximum allowed records of approximately 3000 is reached To Clear Database Records 1 At the Memory Low screen press Yes to delete results Select No to return to previous screen and abort deleting records 2 At the Delete Results screen the number of records in the database is indicated Press the Delete All Results button to confirm record deletion 3 Press the Yes button to verify and begin deleting records Select No to return to previous screen and abort record deletion
48. n required If a user login is required a User button appears on the Main Menu screen The User cannot proceed to test grain until a login name is entered The User Login feature records the user name with a grain test in the unit database and prints on each grain ticket ANALYZING GRAIN 51 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john USER LOGIN NOTE Refer to the System Setup 1 Atthe Main Menu screen press the User button Sample Setup section to enable 2 GUEST appears as the default User Name and must be replaced with user login a different user name Press the keypad icon to enter a new user name Figure 45 User Login Keypad CompanyPhone GAC2500 UGMA Removes GUEST Name aasassu snp Hoe sRGB nenaannnn 3 Press the Enter button to accept The user name will appear as the current user on the Main Menu screen The unit will continue to analyze grain with the active user name until the user logs off or the power is turned off USER LOG OFF 1 At the Main Menu screen press the User button 2 At the User Login screen press the Clear User Name button GUEST will default as the new user name 3 Press the Enter button to return to the Main Menu screen 4 A new user name must be entered before additional grain analysis is allowed 52 ANALYZING GRAIN GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john SELECTING PRODUCT NOTE f User ID is enabl
49. n the table on the Results screen 6 Insert USB memory device and press the USB button to transfer product results to a computer All results are transferred to USB regardless of Filter setting GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL RESULTS 61 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john REFINE QUERY OPTIONS Figure 56 Product Like Criteria Example Queried Title with gt Refine Query M Maximum records to return Maximum records to print E 5 LJ All Products M Product User O Sample ID MLast GAC2500 UGMA zs nm TEeW 5 Results of Wh 1 of 3 NSB95B139 1 11 1 NSB95B139 2 6 7 NSB95B122 7 55 1 73 9 Wheat 55 1 73 5 Wheat Progress bar indicates loading printing and saving status Results can be filtered to display based on one or all of the following criteria MAXIMUM RECORDS TO RETURN Allows entry of a specified number of records to query so that only a specific last number of records are returned When the Query Only Last option is checked the title of what is queried will contain an asterisk to indicate that all returned results are displayed per the limit of records entered but there could be more older records in the database that meet the same criteria MAXIMUM RECORDS TO PRINT Allows entry of a specified number of records to print starting with the last sample taken su
50. near memory storage capacity a query might not be able to display results per the number of records entered on the Query screen In this instance a screen confirmation will require the query be performed at a reduced number than was entered on the Query screen Press OK to run query at reduced number Press Abort to cancel and return to Home screen Figure 57 Unable to Show Results Screen Unable to Show Results GAC2500 UGMA Unable to show all results Out of Memory Would you like to automatically reduce the number of results queried and try again OK OQ RESULTS 63 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 64 RESULTS AUDIT TRAIL Any changes that relate to system functionality and testing are recorded and stored The Audit Trail provides a log of these changes To View Audit Trail 1 At the Results screen press the Audit Trail button 2 The Audit Trail screen displays Event Counter EC number assigned to each change Event Type Description User Press the Filter button to choose what events display on the Audit Trail record or to obtain an NTEP audit trail display Show NTEP only when selected all other options are unchecked Show All Events when selected all other options are unchecked Show Calibration Changes Show System Changes Show Errors Print only a certain number of events Press the Print button to print results as displaye
51. nter a new Admin Username Enter New Password and re enter password for verification Press the Enter button to accept changes CON O QI CO The new user name and password is saved when the Enter button is pressed Figure 23 Reset Username and Password DIGKEY john Corporation GAC2500 UGMA Current User GUEST W Analyze Results Setup Enter Admin Username Please Log In GAC2500 UGMA Enter Admin Username FRED Enter Password FRED PASSWORD Setup GAC2500 UGMA Enter New Password GAC2500 UGMA Enter Admin Username Product Enter Admin Username JOHN Admin Settings New Password HH JOHN PASSWORD System Re Enter Password JOHN PASSWORD Diagnostics Contact DICKEY john Tech Support or a local representative to reset instrument to open access mode GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john SYSTEM SETUP system Setup allows customization of the unit s functionality and print settings e Printer scale setup e Language selection Locale selection Time and date setup Test result settings automatic manual return e Exporting data format CSV Excel Units of measurement e Sample setup sample user ID Owner data troubleshooting information Service information technician information Delete database records Check scale Network setup technician recommended Update
52. on dumps grain from hopper empties the cell and aborts test ENTER Enter button accepts action taken and proceeds to next screen USB USB button is used when connecting the unit direct to a computer for downloading software and installing calibrations USER User button appears on the Main Menu screen only if a User ID has been enabled in System Setup Requires a tester to enter a User Name before a grain analysis can proceed and will print on a ticket GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 2 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 INSTRUMENT INFORMATION Instrument Information button appears on the Main Menu screen providing details regarding unit service date serial number and software version Typically used for troubleshooting purposes LCD DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION Display Touch Screen Calibration button re calibrates the display when screen responsiveness does not occur effectively to a finger touch or stylus KEYPAD The Keypad icon appears on those screens that require text entry Pressing the Keypad icon opens the virtual keyboard for typing text in English on the screen The virtual keyboard is used when an external keyboard mouse or barcode scanner are not available Figure 14 Keyboard Company Phone GAC2500 UGMA as hen sini ha lsa kn inn niin nen isan ahe aa ata kra a na ak ina hen hen 000000050 ELLA y
53. onnnonnonanononoconononnonnnonanonannnnnnonnninaninaninons o3 Hopper Level Indicator ceci liso 54 General le sacr U 57 Database Memory Messages K hK kk kk K k k k KK KAK KK k kk KK KA K KK Ik KK 58 SED JDN 61 Refine QUe M E R 62 Maximum Records to Return EK KEKE KK KAK KAKA KK KK KK sse KAK KK KK KK KK A KK KK KA nns 62 Maximum Records tO FIOL aria 62 A 63 ano o io A E UI E nn In A 63 A A e PE OE UE A 63 e 63 A 63 Unable to Show Query Results M L LEKE A KK KK KA KK 63 Uo M E 64 VIOW PTOQUCIS MNT 66 Grain Calibrations sunno an ias cus Pau bakla ka 67 DIO O ST kalan nn dua n y EET 69 IVI AMC HANNS ansia 71 Extemal Cleaning 71 temal Cleaning ogee P o ue me o o k sa 11 OUIGK Clean Method RR RR 11 Extensive Cleaning Method cccccccsccccecccsseeessseeeeececeueeesueeeaeeeesaueesueeesaueesaueessusessueessueessaeeesaass 74 Cleaning the Temperature Sensor Probe cooocccccccccccncocnconconncococonconnconononoonnnnnnnnncnnnnanons 17 reia 78 li GAC 2500 Models UGMA 8 INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john TroOuDIeSNOONNO 79 AAPP e e OEA 80
54. rd and re enter password to confirm 7 Press the Enter button to accept Once a new password is created the unit is configured so that an administrator name and password is required to gain entry into the System oetup screens Password and User Name can be any combination of letters and numbers Refer to Administrative Settings in the System Settings section to change an Administrator user name and password or reset to open access IMPORTANT The following words should be not used as User Names ROOT GUEST REBOOT RESET PASSWORD RESTRICTIONS 17 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 18 PASSWORD RESTRICTIONS Figure 15 Password Screen Enter Admin Username GAC2500 UGMA Please Log In Enter Admin Username X GUEST Bin Enter Password GUEST GAC2500 UGMA Product Admin Settings System Diagnostics GAC2500 UGMA Enter New Password Enter Admin Username Enter Admin Username LLES TT 20 FRED ODO New Password FRED PASSWORD OOOO ODOO Re Enter Passwo FRED PASSWORD O O O O rd C O O ODOO ODOO GAC 2500 Models UGMA 8 INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE NTEP calibrations are regulated and cannot be altered GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 SETUP Setup establishes basic unit operating parameters and allows customization of the user interface by Editing an exist
55. rectory structure Press the Enter button to begin download If product calibrations already exist on the instrument accept new calibrations by pressing the Replace button or the Skip button to revert to the existing product gt Figure 22 Load Multiple Products Screens GAC2500 UGMA Product Setup Edit Existing Product Load New Product Load New Products OQ GAC2500 UGMA Select A Folder of Galibration Files 4 Directories 15 Files Exist Single tap to open AAA directory Tacito select Hard Disk highlight desired directory GAC2500 UGMA PG Communications in Progress GAC2500 UGMA Product Already Exists Product Already Exists Opening XXXXXXXXXX DurumWheat 070109 cal Please wait Replace Skip SETUP 25 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE Refer to the Setting Password Restrictions section for creating a user name and password 26 SETUP ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS If the instrument is set with an administrator password the password can be changed to a different admin user name and or password TO CHANGE A KNOWN USER NAME PASSWORD 1 At the Main Menu screen press the Setup button 2 At the Password Login screen enter existing user name and password Press the Enter button to accept At the Setup screen press the Admin Settings button Press the Admin Settings button to display the Admin Settings screen Press the keypad icon and e
56. rror 5 INVALID GRAIN CALIBRATION FILE c gac2500 product Durum Bad cal An invalid calibration file was selected Re install the selected calibration file If error persists contact technical support GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL TROUBLESHOOTING 79 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john ERROR MESSAGES Error messages display when an abnormal event occurs An error can be acknowledged by pressing the Initiate button For any failure that persists contact DICKEY john Technical Support at 1 800 637 3302 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 80 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john ERROR CODE ERROR PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Empty Cell Measurement Out of Spec Moisture or dirt buildup in cell Dump grain and verify cell is clean and free of grain in and surrounding the cell Empty Cell Weight Out of Spec Empty cell measurement is out of tolerance Dump grain and verify cell is clean and free of grain in and surrounding the cell No Products Installed No product calibrations were found on the machine Install product calibration files Fill Motor Jammed The motor has stalled while loading grain from a possible obstruction Clear blockage from cell Invalid Grain Calibration File An invalid calibration file was selected Re install the selected calibration file Moisture Too High Measured produc
57. s selection of e Date format US or Euro Temperature degrees F or C Unit measurement for test weight Ib bu or kg hl e Radix point or Moisture test weight and temperature display resolution tenths or hundredths Test Weight defaults to display on the Analysis Results screen but can be removed by disabling at the Sample Setup screen Unit defaults e Date US MM DD YYY Y Test weight Ibs bu Temperature degrees F Radix point Period Moisture tenths To Change Units 1 At the System Setup screen press the the More button until the Units button appears 2 Press the Units button to display the Units Setup screen 3 Enable the respective check boxes 4 When selected press the Enter button to accept Figure 33 Units Screen System Setup GAC2500 UGMA Units Owner Data Service Data OQ Date Format Y MM DD YYYY DD MM YYYY Temperature Y Fahrenheit Centigrade Radix Point y Period Comma Test Weight y Lb bu O Kg hl Moisture W XX LI XXX 99 GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL SETUP 39 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 2 NOTE An external keyboard barcode scanner or mouse can be used to enter data 40 SETUP OWNER DATA Enter name address and phone information if desired Data entered at this screen can be used as the header footer on a print ticket This data can also be viewed by pressing the
58. t is above the moisture upper limit of the calibration Verify sample filled the cell Moisture Too Low Measured product is below the moisture lower limit of the calibration Verify sample filled the cell Instrument Low Temp Limit Exceeded Instrument temperature is less than the allowed limit of O degrees C Move unit to a warmer environment or allow to warm up Grain High Temp Limit Exceeded Grain temperature has exceeded the unit specification to analyze grain Allow grain to cool and then re analyze Grain Low Temp Limit Exceeded Grain temperature has exceeded the unit specification to analyze grain Allow grain to warm and then re analyze sample Weight Too High Test weight is greater than the range specified for the calibration selected Use a more representative sample and re analyze grain Verify correct grain calibration is selected Sample Weight Too Low Test weight is lower than the range specified for the calibration selected Use a more representative sample and re analyze grain Verify correct grain calibration is selected No Communication An internal communication failure has occurred and communication has been lost Power unit off and turn back on to reset Instrument High Temp Limit Exceeded Instrument temperature is higher than the allowed limit of 45 degrees C Check unit ventilation or move to a cooler environment Unit to Grain Diff
59. t on the screen Two keyboard styles are available e Qwerty default e Standard SETUP 31 OPERATOR S MANUAL QU pickEv onn IMPORTANT Any text entered using the keyboard appears in English only Figure 27 Qwerty and Standard Keyboard Styles Company Phone GAC2500 UGMA 9 aaa cacao e jujejao ja ejojejoja expe aa ken caeco e ajaja o aoc e gt E To Select a Language or Keyboard Type 1 At the System Setup screen press the Language button 2 At the Language screen press the desired language and press Enter 3 To select a keyboard type press the radio button to enable either QWERTY or Standard style 4 Unit automatically converts to the selected system language and or the selected keyboard Figure 28 Language Screen System Setup GAC2500 UGMA Printer Language Sample Setup OQ et Language Language Language English Espanol DOWN Keyboard Style oStandard e QWERTY ENTER 32 SETUP GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 SAMPLE SETUP A Sample ID Customer ID User Name Login can be enabled so that a grain sample is identified and saved with this information each time a test is performed 1 At the System Setup screen press the the More button until the Sample Setup button appears 2 Enable the check box of desire
60. terface with a printer and scale certain parameters must be selected on the Printer Setup screen 1 At the System Setup screen press the Printer button 2 Baud Rate must be set at 9600 to communicate with a scale At the Printer Setup screen verify the Baud Rate of 9600 is selected The RS232 checkbox must be selected to view the Baud Rate 3 To interface with a printer and scale check either the PCL or Star USB checkbox When the USB box is checked the unit can output to both the USB and RS232 port The USB port communicates with the printer and can operate with any printer output format step 5 IMPORTANT When the output desired is to a scale and a printer via USB Print CSV Serially Also and a Baud Rate of 9600 must be selected To interface with a scale only check the RS232 box Select the output format for the printer PRN2O Standard 20 column printer output PRN21 Special 20 column printer output PRN8O Standard 80 column printer output 80 characters per line Standard 80 column printer output 81 characters per line CSVO1 Comma separated variables requires a 9600 baud rate selected when test results are sent to a computer A 30 SETUP GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE When printing to a database or scale using an RS232 connection and CSV printer output format a line feed of 1 is required
61. that supports Printer Control Language PCL can connect to the GAC 2500 to print test data results to a ticket The ticket can be setup to include the facility name and address product date and time sample ID customer ID grain calibration date percent moisture grain temperature test weight and errors The data can be automatically printed at the end of each measurement cycle or manually initiated by pressing the Printer button Figure 3 Printer 6 INTRODUCTION GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT UNLOCK SHIPPING BRACKETS The GAC 2500 instrument contains 2 shipping brackets that secure the measurement cell during shipping After unpacking the instrument the shipping brackets must be unlocked and placed in the operating location before proceeding to setup and operation To unlock shipping bracket 1 Remove Allen wrench from upper foam packaging insert Figure 4 Remove Allen Wrench 2 Carefully remove unit from packaging and place on a flat sturdy surface 3 Remove grain drawer and set aside 4 Place unit on its backside Shipping brackets are located on the left and right side wall Figure 5 Remove Grain Drawer and Locate Shipping Brackets Shipping bracket on each side wall 5 Loosen hex bolt from the shipping locked location GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT 7 11001 150
62. the Product Already Exists screen The Skip button returns to the previous product s bias and slope setting 5 The new bias and slope appears in the product table on the View Product Setup screen The product name and Issue ID will remain the same Figure 18 Product Peas2100 Issue 20101231 Edit Calibration GAC2100 Emulation Range 10 30 Moisture Test Weight Range 42 73 Ibs bu Temperature Range 0 50 C Moisture Bias 0 00 Moisture Slope 1 00 Create Test Weight Bias 0 00 Test Weight Slope 1 00 File Name Peas2100 cal Delete Moisture Bias z Moisture Slope i GAC2500 UGMA Product Already Exists Product Already Exists Peas2100 Replace Skip FE 0 99 Test Weight Bias I 0 10 Test Weight Slope 0 99 Edit Product View Product Setup GAC2500 UGMA Edit button is not available for NTEP calibrations GAC2500 UGMA gj 0 02 SETUP 21 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john NOTE An external keyboard barcode scanner or mouse can be used to enter data into the unit 22 SETUP CREATE PRODUCT A new product can be created by copying a similar product s parameters Creating a new product name and Issue ID prevents an existing product s parameters from being overwritten To Create a Product 1 At the View Product Setup screen press the Create button 2 At the Rename Product screen the product name and NEW appears as the default name 3 Press
63. the hopper is full eliminating the need to press the Initiate button green Enable this feature to automate the measuring process If a Sample ID or Customer ID is required analysis automatically starts at the Sample ID screen After the ID requirement is met the measurement automatically starts Disable this feature to require a manual response at each analysis Screen SETUP 33 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 34 SETUP Figure 29 Sample Setup Screen Printer Language Sample Setup OQ Sampling Setup GAC2500 UGMA When Running Samples Sample ID is Required Prompt for Sample ID v Auto Sequence Sample ID 1A Customer ID is Required User Login Required Automatically Measure When Hopper is Full GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john RESULT SETUP After performing a grain analysis the unit can be set to automatically advance back to the Sample ID screen from the Analysis Results screen or manually return to this screen with a button press The unit default is set to manual return Grain automatically dumps from the hopper in manual or automatic advance mode To Display the Sample Return Setup screen 1 At the System Setup screen press the More button to display and press the Result Setup button 2 Select the desired feature to enable Automatic Return Advances from the Analysis screen to the S
64. tomatically saved to the unit If the unit is set to manual advance after each analysis press the Initiate button to initiate another test Grain automatically dumps into the drawer for removal in Manual or Automatic advance Arequirement that grain be dumped after each test can be enabled at the Result Setup screen Drawer capacity holds approximately 3 tests After 3 tests the drawer must be emptied before proceeding IMPORTANT When using a bottomless grain drawer with flow through counter the bottomless drawer feature should be enabled under System Setup Result Settings to perform unlimited grain tests to eliminate error messages Grain will not dump out of the cell if drawer is not present or secure Figure 50 Analysis Screen Analysis Results GAC2500 UGMA Product Corn Sample Name Sample ID 10 9 Moisture 25 2 Ib bu 75 0 F Enter Sample ID Change Product Other Actions Print button sends test results to a local printer Home button returns to the Main Menu screen Enter Sample ID button to enter a Sample ID for next analysis Does not allow changing the current Sample ID Change Product button allows quick selection of a new product for analysis GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GENERAL CLEANING TIP Some material accumulation around the measuring cell can possibly occur over time and could possibly affect measure
65. ur Customizable work environment Optional password protection Storage of 3 000 grain tests Large storage to handle complete grain calibration library Internal memory capacity to handle future upgrades Printing capabilities A variety of external communication options SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature 36 to 113 degrees F 2 to 45 degrees C Power 110 220V 50 60 Hz 30 35 VA Humidity 20 to 90 noncondensing Grain temperature 4 degrees F to 113 degrees F 20 degrees to 45 degrees C depending on grain calibrations Storage transit temperature 4 to 140 degrees F 20 to 60 degrees C Moisture range 5 to 45 grain dependent Approximate Weight 25 Ibs Approximate dimensions 17 H x 19 W x 14 D DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The GAC 2500 is in conformity with the provisions of the following directives and regulations 4 INTRODUCTION EN2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive EN2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use operating at a maximum altitude of 6562 feet 2000 meters CAN CSA C22 2 NO 61010 1 and ISA 82 02 01 IEC 61010 1 MOD and UL61010 1 NTEP GRAIN ANALYZE NCWM publication 14 and NIST Handbook 44 model GAC 2500 UGMA GACO 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 EMC EMC conformity to EN 61326 1
66. vice Cold Sample Moisture Too High The sample is too high in moisture to accurately read at its current temperature Warm the sample above the low temperature threshold specified in the product calibration file and rerun the measurement Dump Motor Timeout The dump mechanism does not appear to be closing Check that the dump motor optical sensor is clean and there is no interference in the dump mechanism Press the Green button to retry If error persists contact technial support at 1 800 637 3302 Unexpected Application Crash GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 The application has encountered an unexpected error Press the Initiate green button or cycle power to reboot the instrument If problem persists contact Dickey john Tech Support at 1 800 637 3302 TROUBLESHOOTING 81 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john 82 TROUBLESHOOTING GAC 2500 Models UGMA amp INTL 11001 1505E 201305 Dealers have the responsibility of calling to the attention of their customers the following warranty prior to acceptance of an order from their customer for any DICKEY john product DICKEY john amp WARRANTY DICKEY john warrants to the original purchaser for use that if any part of the product proves to be defective in material or workmanship within one year from date of original installation and is returned to DICKEY john within 30 days after such defect is discovered DICKEY john wil

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