PT0E-1910

Portable Gas Monitor
GW-3
Data Logger Management Program
SW-GW-3
Operating Manual

2-7-6 Azusawa, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8744, Japan
Website: http://www.rikenkeiki.co.jp/

Introduction

Introduction

1. Introduction
The operating procedures and precautions described in this operating manual apply only for use in accordancewith the stipulated purposes. Riken Keiki rejects all liability in cases involving use of the program in ways notdescribed in this manual.
This operating manual omits descriptions of basic operations like command selection and dialog box settings for
Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. If you are using Windows for the first time, read the Windows
manual and familiarize yourself with basic Windows operations before proceeding.
The descriptions in this Operating Manual use screen examples from Windows 10.

WARNINGThe CD on which this program is provided is a CD-ROM.
Do not attempt to play this CD on a regular audio CD player.
High audio volumes may damage your ears or speakers.
CAUTION
Requires pointing device.
This software requires the use of a pointing device such as a mouse or touchpad.
It cannot be used with a keyboard alone.

1-1. Software purpose and features
This software program is designed to import data collected using the data logger function of the GW-3 into a PC
for various purposes.
Importing data collected using the data logger function into a PC offers the following benefits:
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Allows collected data to be listed.
Allows collected data details to be displayed in graph or table form.
Allows graph and table data to be printed and stored as hard copies.
Retains records of past data.
Eliminates the need to write down data on paper by hand.
Simplifies the management of multiple devices.

NOTE● Unauthorized reprinting or reproduction of the contents of this document in part or in whole is strictly
prohibited, unless otherwise stipulated by law.
● The contents of this document are subject to change without notice to allow product improvements.
● The user must accept the separately provided Software License Agreement before using this product.
Opening the product package constitutes consent to the terms of the license agreement.
● Use this software solely for the intended purpose. Modifying the product or using the product in a manner
departing from this manual may affect product safety and quality. Riken Keiki rejects all liability for any
incidents or damages arising from failure to observe the warnings indicated above.
(c) Copyright 2019 Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. owns the copyright to this software.
Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows 10 are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the US and other countries.

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Contents

Contents

Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2
1-1. Software purpose and features ............................................................................................. 2Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Installing and Uninstalling .............................................................................................................. 4
2-1. Operating environment precautions ...................................................................................... 4
Precautions regarding handling of the CD-ROM .......................................................................... 4
2-2. Installing the software ........................................................................................................... 4
2-3. Installation procedure............................................................................................................ 5
Saving past data before reinstalling ............................................................................................. 8
Points to note during installation .................................................................................................. 8
2-4. Uninstallation procedure ....................................................................................................... 9
3. Operating procedures .................................................................................................................. 11
3-1. Download screen ................................................................................................................ 11① Receiving data from the GW-3 ......................................................................................... 12② Receiving device information data .................................................................................. 13③ Downloading data ........................................................................................................... 14④ Downloading all main unit data ....................................................................................... 15⑤ Clearing GW-3 main unit data ......................................................................................... 16⑥ Turning off the power for the GW-3 main unit ................................................................. 16⑦ Switching to automatic processing .................................................................................. 17
3-2. Instrument Information screen ............................................................................................ 18① Data source type ............................................................................................................. 19② Status information ........................................................................................................... 19③ Calibration history information ......................................................................................... 20④ Alarm point setting values ............................................................................................... 20
3-3. Data screen ........................................................................................................................ 21① Deleting data ................................................................................................................... 22② Viewing data details ........................................................................................................ 22③ Summary display area .................................................................................................... 23
3-4. Data View screen ................................................................................................................ 26① Selecting table or graph .................................................................................................. 27② Sending to printer ............................................................................................................ 28
Printer setup precautions ........................................................................................................... 30③ Saving to file ................................................................................................................... 31④ Viewing data summary at the same time ........................................................................ 32⑤ Table details .................................................................................................................... 33⑥ Graph details ................................................................................................................... 34
3-5. Last Calibration screen ....................................................................................................... 35① Selecting display details .................................................................................................. 36② Sending to printer ............................................................................................................ 37③ Deleting data ................................................................................................................... 38④ Changing the password .................................................................................................. 39
3-6. Set screen ........................................................................................................................... 40① Setting font and graph colors .......................................................................................... 41② Changing main unit status............................................................................................... 43③ Updating changes in GW-3 main unit.............................................................................. 43
4. Data Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 44
4-1. Data storage configuration details....................................................................................... 44
4-2. Backing up .......................................................................................................................... 44
5. Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 45
6. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 46
7. IrDA Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 47
7-1. Infrared communication ...................................................................................................... 47
8. File Organization.......................................................................................................................... 48
8-1. Current directory immediately after installation ................................................................... 48
8-2. Current directory during operation ...................................................................................... 48
9. Software Function Specifications ................................................................................................. 49

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Installing and Uninstalling

Installing and Uninstalling

2. Installing and Uninstalling
2-1. Operating environment precautions
This program is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows 10. The
program is not compatible with other operating systems.
This program requires up to approximately 40 MB of free hard disk space to install. It may require additional
space, depending on the number of data samples. Make sure sufficient disk space is available.

CAUTION
Precautions regarding handling of the CD-ROM
1. CD-ROM storage
Do not store in locations subject to direct sunlight or high temperatures and humidity.
2. CD-ROM drive type
Do not insert in slot-loading CD-ROM drives.
The label on the CD-ROM may prevent the CD-ROM from ejecting properly.
Load the CD-ROM into a tray-loading CD-ROM drive.

2-2. Installing the software
Insert the install CD containing this program into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The installation screen will appear
automatically after a short while.
Do the following if the PC does not support automatic CD-ROM startup:
1. Open the CD-ROM drive in Explorer.
2. Double-click on the file “setup.exe”.

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Installing and Uninstalling

Installing and Uninstalling

2-3. Installation procedure Launch setup

The following screen will appear after you insert the CD-ROM and double-click on
setup.exe.

Click the “Next” button.
 Accept license
agreement

The following screen will appear:

To install the software, click the “Next” button. To abort the process, click the “Cancel”
button.
CAUTION: Make sure you have read and fully understand the terms of the software
license agreement before installing the software.

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Installing and Uninstalling User information

Installing and Uninstalling

Click the “Next” button to display the following screen:Enter the user information and click "Next”.
 Destination folder

To install in this folder, click “Next”. To install in another folder, click "Change".

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Installing and Uninstalling

Installing and Uninstalling Start setup

Click the “Install” button to begin installing.
* A "User Account Control" dialog is displayed. Click "Yes".
 Complete

The following screen will appear once setup is complete:

Click “Finish” to complete the setup.
The program can be used as soon as setup is complete.

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Installing and Uninstalling

Installing and Uninstalling

CAUTION
Saving past data before reinstalling
Note the following precautions if reinstalling the program:
1. Uninstall the program before reinstalling.
2. If the program is uninstalled after it has been used, certain files will remain undeleted. One such file is the“GW3.mdb” database file. If you wish to save past data, save this file to another location before deletingthe folder.

CAUTION
Points to note during installation
This software requires libraries for various drivers for the Windows system. Installing the software
automatically initiates the processing required to incorporate these libraries.
You will be asked to install system libraries with administrator privileges.
Log in as an administrator if this happens and then install the system libraries.
You will then be asked to restart Windows. When Windows restarts, log in once again as a general user, theninstall the application.
(The libraries and the application can be installed by launching setup.exe on the CD-ROM. Administrator
privileges are required only if the necessary libraries are not present in the system folder.)Using with a network connection
Confirm the following when installing on a PC connected to a network:
IrDA communication uses certain TCP/IP-based technology (communication technology used in the Internet,etc.) and uses a special communication group and IP address.
For this reason, communications may be blocked in certain cases by strong Internet security software.
Where possible, run the software on a PC not connected to a network.
If use on a PC connected to a network is unavoidable, carefully assess the security settings before use.

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Installing and Uninstalling Select GW-3

Click “Apps” to open the following window: Start deletion

Click "GW-3".

Click “Uninstall” to display the following dialog:
Click "Uninstall" in the confirmation dialog.
* A "User Account Control" dialog is displayed. Click "Yes".
CAUTION: The dialog “Do you want to remove the shared file?” may appear whenuninstalling. Select “No”; selecting “Yes” may affect other applications.

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Operating Procedures⑤ Clearing GW-3 main unit data Clear data
Clicking the “Clear Logger Data” button clears all data from the GW-3.
Click the “Clear Logger Data” button.

Click “Yes” to begin clearing the data.
Once cleared, data cannot be restored. Store required data before clearing.

⑥ Turning off the power for the GW-3 main unit
 Power off
Clicking the “Power Off” button turns off the power for the GW-3 main unit and resets the
PC serial port.
1. Click the “Power Off” button.

Click “Yes” to begin the process of powering off the GW-3 main unit and to reset the PC
serial port before switching to standby to await data from the main unit.

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Operating Procedures① Data source information
 Data source
information

The indication will be [Connected] if information about the connected gas monitor main
unit is displayed.

② Status information
 Information details

Displays the “Serial No.”, Station ID”, and “User ID” stored inside the main unit.
CAUTION: These boxes are read-only and cannot be edited.

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Operating Procedures

Operating Procedures③ Calibration history information
 Calibration history
details

Details:
Gas:
Calib.Date:
Before:After:A.Cal:
Cal.Due (Days):

Measured gas names (full-scale units)
Date of last calibration
Concentration before last calibration
Concentration/calibration failure after last calibration
Automatic calibration concentration
Warranty period for uncalibrated state (A warning is displayed in red
when calibration expires.) Bump test history
details

Details:
Gas:
Measured gas names (full-scale units)
Bump Test Date:
Date of last bump test
Test Result:
Concentration result for last bump test
Concentration:
Calibration gas concentration for last bump test
Bump Test Due (Days): Warranty period for state with no bump test (A warning isdisplayed in red when the bump test expires.)④ Alarm point setting values
 Details

Details:
Gas:
Warning:
Alarm:
AlarmH:STEL:
TWA:

Measured gas names
1st alarm point concentration
2nd alarm point concentration
3rd alarm point concentration
STEL alarm point concentration
TWA alarm point concentration

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Operating Procedures③ Summary display area
 Details

A summary of the data is displayed if the data selected is normal data.
Interval trend

Name:
Sampling Date/Time:
Serial No./Station ID/User ID:
Data Count:
Interval Time (sec):
Gas name (FullScale):
Avg:
Max:
Max Date/Time:Min:
Min Date/Time:
Warning:
Alarm:
AlarmH:
STEL:
TWA:

Data nameDate and time of measurement start and end
GW-3 main unit status
Number of data samples
Sampling interval (seconds)
Gas (full-scale)
Gas average value
Gas data maximum value
Date and time of maximum value detection
Gas data minimum value
Date and time of minimum value detection
1st alarm point
2nd alarm point
3rd alarm point
STEL alarm point
TWA alarm point

Alarm events

DateTime: Date and time of event occurrence
Gas:
Gas generated
Event:
Event type

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Operating Procedures

Operating Procedures
Alarm trend

Name:
Alarm Date/Time:
Serial No./Station ID/User ID:
Data Count:
Interval Time (sec):
Gas name (FullScale):
Value:
Warning:
Alarm:
AlarmH:
STEL:
TWA:

Data nameDate and time of alarm occurrence
GW-3 main unit status
Number of data samples
Sampling intervalGas (full-scale)
Concentration at time of alarm occurrence
1st alarm point
2nd alarm point
3rd alarm point
STEL alarm point
TWA alarm point

Calibration history

DateTime:
Gas:
Before:After:

Date and time of event occurrence
Gas
Concentration before calibration
Concentration after calibration

Trouble events

DateTime: Date and time of event occurrence
Gas/Body: Gas generated or GW-3 main unit
Event:
Event type

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Operating Procedures

Operating Procedures

Bump tests

DateTime:
Gas:
Test Result:
Concentration:
Judge:

Date and time of event occurrence
Gas
Test result concentration
Calibration gas concentration
Test assessment

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Operating Procedures

Sample printout (graph print)

Sample printout (table print)

Sample printout (calibration history)

Sample printout (alarm events)

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Operating Procedures
Sample printout (trouble events)

Operating Procedures
Sample printout (bump tests)

Printer setup precautions① The detailed printer settings vary depending on the printer used. Refer to the printer instruction manual for
more information.
② This program does not allow the print area to be specified when printing. This means it is not possible toselect and print only a certain part of the data view.
③ The setting for the number of copies can be edited only on printers that allow this setting.
Changes in the settings made here will also apply to other applications subsequently used. (For example, if two
copies were set here, two copies may also be printed out when using other applications.)
When printing from other applications after changing the printer settings for this program, check the printsettings for that application before printing.

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Operating Procedures

Operating Procedures③ Saving to file Save1. Click the “Save” button on the screen.

Specify the destination and file name, then click the “Save” button to save the data.
Click the “Cancel” button to cancel saving.
CAUTION: If a table is displayed, the table contents will be saved in CSV format.
If a graph is displayed, the graph will be saved in bitmap format.

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Operating Procedures② Sending to printer Print

The most recent calibration dates shown in the “Need Calibration” and “Calibration Date”
displays can be printed out.
The printer selection window appears. Select the desired printer and click the “OK” button.

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Operating Procedures④ Changing the password
 Password input
1. Open the password dialog in the same way as for data deletion, then click the “Change
Password” button.

2. Enter the correct password, then click the “Current password” button. The following
message appears.

3. Enter the new password here, then click the “New Password” button.
4. A password dialog will appear again. Enter the same (new) password, then click the“New Password” button.

Lastly, click “OK” to update to the new password.
CAUTION: The default password immediately after installation is “Riken”. (notcase-sensitive).

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Operating Procedures② Changing main unit status
 Edit

1. Edit data in the status area as required.

You can modify the 20 characters of the “Serial No.”.
Select from the pull-down list to change “Interval Trend Time”, “Station ID”, and “User ID ”.
“Auto Start After Bump Test” and “Auto Start After Cal. ”can be enabled or disabled.
Click the “Date/Time Set” button to synchronize the PC time (“PC Date/Time”) with the
GW-3 main unit internal clock (“GW-3 Date/Time”).
CAUTION: Dates and times cannot be entered directly into the date/time boxes.
CAUTION: Apart from clock setting, changing the status data here alone will not update
the same data in the GW-3 main unit. Be sure to click “Update” to update the changes in
the main unit.

③ Updating changes in GW-3 main unit
 Notify of changes

1. Click the “Update” button after making changes.

Click the “Yes” button to send the changes to the GW-3 main unit to be stored.
Click the “No” button to cancel update notification.
CAUTION: You cannot restore changed details. If “Update” has not yet been clicked, you
can restore the changed details to the information on the main unit by clicking the“Instrument Information” button on the “Download” screen to download the device
information data.

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Data Maintenance

Data Maintenance

4. Data Maintenance
Depending on how the data is used, reading the data several times a day may result in large data volumes, which
in turn may mean data takes longer to find. Unforeseen problems with the PC, etc., may also lead to loss ofvaluable data.
We recommend backing up data periodically to protect against such circumstances.

4-1. Data storage configuration details
Data is contained within the installed GW-3 program folder.
1) File name: GW3.mdb
File type:
Microsoft JET 3.6 database file2) File name: Data
File type:
Folder. Individual trend data files are stored in folders organized by year and/or month.

4-2. Backing up
Depending on the system configuration, we recommend copying data to a separate hard disk drive or external
auxiliary storage device (for example, MO or CD-R).
When restoring data, by copying the backup data to the location at which the GW-3 executable file is saved, thedata can be searched and viewed when the program is started.

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Usage Precautions

Usage Precautions

5. Usage Precautions
Note the following precautions when using this program:① Confirm that the GW-3 is in a suitable location for receiving data. Normal communication is not possible if it is
not in a suitable location.
② Avoid using similar functions on other applications at the same time data is being received. (For example,
using infrared communication with other applications while data is being received)③ Do not forcibly shut down this program. (For example, using the Ctrl + Alt + Del operation) The program
performs shutdown processing in which it saves configuration parameters for use the next time the program starts.
Forcibly shutting down the program may cause problems the next time the program starts.
④ Do not directly modify or overwrite data files.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

6. Troubleshooting
Symptoms

Cause

Corrective action

Communication is notpossible.

The main unit is not in asuitable location. Obstacles arein the way.

Reposition the main unit.

Other devices using infrared arepresent.

Turn off the other devices or take othermeasures to prevent interference.

Disturbance light is present.

Remove any other devices that use infrared.

The GW-3 main unit moves
during communication.

Make sure the GX-3R main unit does not move
during communication.

Disturbance light is present.

Remove any other devices that use or emit
infrared.

An error occurs duringcommunication.
The communication data iserroneous.

If the problems persist even after taking the action described here, please contact Riken Keiki.

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IrDA Specifications

IrDA Specifications

7. IrDA Specifications
7-1. Infrared communication
Infrared communication (IrDA protocol) is used for communicating with the main unit.
Check whether the PC being used supports infrared communication.
Ensure a direct line of sight between the PC communication port and the infrared communication port on the main
unit. Remove any other sources of light interference.
CAUTION:
This program is able to communicate with the GW-3 main unit only in environments that support IrDA. Confirm
that the PC being used has a built-in IrDA device that is currently usable.
A commercially available IrDA USB adapter is required if you are using a PC that lacks a built-in IrDA device (forexample, most desktop PCs and some laptop PCs).

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File Organization

File Organization

8. File Organization
Details of the files present when the program is installed and the files present during operation are provided
below.

8-1. Current directory immediately after installation
File name
GW3.exe
RkIrDA11.ocx
Filemove.avi

Details
GW-3 program body
Infrared communication component
Animation file used during data reception

8-2. Current directory during operation
File name
GW3.exe
RkIrDA11.ocx
Filemove.avi

Details
GW-3 program body
Infrared communication component
Animation file used during data reception

GW3.ini
GW3.dat
GW3.mdb
Data
Serial.log

GW-3 initial setup file
Data downloading file
Database file (Microsoft Jet 3.6 database)Directory for saving trend data files
Record of communication port details since the program was started (forinvestigation/maintenance use)

CAUTION: The files and directories listed below the double line are created after the program is started.

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Software Function Specifications

Software Function Specifications

9. Software Function Specifications
Product name
(Program name)Product model
Executable filenameCompatible
operating systems

Program size
Communication
with main unit

Transmission time
MediumPackage contents

GW-3 Data Logger Management Program
SW-GW-3
GW3.EXE
Microsoft Corporation
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Main program approx. 3 MB; libraries approx. 5.2 MB(Uses up to 40 MB of hard disk space during installation.)
Infrared (IrDA 1.1 protocol) compliant method
Standard communication settings
Baud rate
57,600 bps (upper limit)
Data bits
8 bitsStop bit
1 bit
ParityEven
Max. approx. 3 minutes (for maximum number of data samples and standard
communication settings)
CD-ROM ×1
Operating manual (this document)
Product warranty registration card
User license agreement

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Revision History
Edition0

RevisionFirst edition

Date issued
5/15/2020