PT0E-1960

Portable Gas Monitors
04 Series
Data Logger Management Program
SW-04
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 accordance withthe stipulated purposes. Riken Keiki rejects all liability in cases involving use of the program in ways not describedin 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 example screens shown in this operating manual are for 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 04 Series into a PC
for various purposes.
Importing data collected using the data logger function into a PC offers the following benefits:
・ Allows collected data to be listed.
・ Allows collected data details to be displayed in graph or table form for review.
・ Allows graph and table data to be printed and stored as hard copies.
・ Allows past data to be recorded.
・ 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
Page
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1-1. Software purpose and features.............................................................................................................................. 2
2. Installing and Uninstalling ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2-1. Operating environment precautions....................................................................................................................... 4
CAUTION: Precautions regarding handling of the CD-ROM ........................................................................................ 4
2-2. Installing the software ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2-3. Installation procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 5
CAUTION: Saving past data before reinstalling ............................................................................................................ 8
CAUTION: Installation precautions ............................................................................................................................... 8
2-4. Uninstallation procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3. Operating Procedures ................................................................................................................................................... 11
3-1. Download screen ................................................................................................................................................. 11① Receiving data from the 04 Series .................................................................................................................. 12② Receiving device information data .................................................................................................................. 13③ Downloading data ........................................................................................................................................... 14④ Downloading all main unit data ....................................................................................................................... 15⑤ Clearing 04 Series main unit data ................................................................................................................... 16⑥ Turning off power for the 04 Series main unit ................................................................................................. 16⑦ Switching to automatic processing .................................................................................................................. 17
3-2. Instrument Information screen ............................................................................................................................. 18① Data source information .................................................................................................................................. 19② Status information ........................................................................................................................................... 19③ Calibration history information......................................................................................................................... 20④ Alarm setpoints ............................................................................................................................................... 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
CAUTION: Printer setup precautions ................................................................................................................... 30③ Saving to file.................................................................................................................................................... 31④ To view 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 password ........................................................................................................................................ 39
3-6. Set screen ............................................................................................................................................................ 40① Setting font and graph colors .......................................................................................................................... 41② Changing main unit status ............................................................................................................................... 43③ Update notification to the 04 Series 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 into 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, then click the “Next” button.

 Destination folder

To install in this folder, click the “Next” button. To install in a different folder, click the“Change...” button.

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Installing and Uninstalling

Installing and Uninstalling Start setup

Click the “Install” button to begin installing.
* The user account control screen 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 points if reinstalling the program:
1. Uninstall the program before reinstalling.
2. If the program is uninstalled after use, certain files will remain undeleted. One such file is the “GP04.mdb”
database file. If you wish to save past data, save this file to another location before deleting the folder.

CAUTIONInstallation precautions
This software requires libraries for various drivers for the Windows system. Installing the software
automatically initiates the process required to incorporate these libraries.
You will be asked to install system libraries with administrator privileges.
When prompted, log in as an administrator and 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.
(To install the libraries and the application, simply launch 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
Check the following before 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.

8 / 49Installing and Uninstalling Select 04 Series

Installing and Uninstalling

Clicking “System” opens the following window:

Click “04-Series”.
 Start deletion

Click “Uninstall” to display the confirmation screen.
Click “Uninstall” on the confirmation screen.
* The user account control screen is displayed. Click “Yes”.
CAUTION: The message “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 04 Series main unit data Clear data

Clicking the “Clear Logger Data” button clears all data inside the 04 Series.
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 power for the 04 Series main unit
 Power off

Clicking the “Power Off” button turns off the power for the 04 Series main unit and resets
the PC serial port.
1. Click the “Power Off” button.

Click “Yes” to begin powering off the 04 Series 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 for 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
BeforeAfter
A. Cal.
Cal.Due(Days)

:
:
:
:
:
:

Target gas name (full scale)
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 if the calibration has expired.) Bump test history
details

Details:
Gas
Bump Test
Date
Test Result
Concentration
Bump Test
Due(Days): Concentration result for last bump test
: Calibration gas concentration for last bump test
: Warranty period for non-bump tested state (A warning is displayed in
red if the warranty has expired.)

Details:
Gas
Warning
Alarm
AlarmH
STEL
TWA

:
:
:
:
:
:

: Target gas name (full scale): Date of last bump test

④ Alarm setpoints
 Details

Target gas name (full scale)
1st alarm setpoint concentration
2nd alarm setpoint concentration
3rd alarm setpoint concentration
STEL alarm setpoint concentration
TWA alarm setpoint 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 CountInterval Time (sec)Gas(FullScale)Avg
Max
Max Date/TimeMin
Min Date/Time
Warning
Alarm
AlarmH
STEL
TWA: Data name: Date and time of measurement start and end: 04 Series 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 setpoint: 2nd alarm setpoint: 3rd alarm setpoint: STEL alarm setpoint: TWA alarm setpoint

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 CountInterval Time (sec)Gas(FullScale)
Value
Warning
Alarm
AlarmH
STEL
TWA: Data name: Date and time of alarm occurrence: 04 Series main unit status: Number of data samples: Sampling interval: Gas (full scale): Concentration at time of alarm occurrence: 1st alarm setpoint: 2nd alarm setpoint: 3rd alarm setpoint: STEL alarm setpoint: TWA alarm setpoint

Calibration History

DateTime
Gas
BeforeAfter: 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 04 Series main unit
Event
: Event type

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Operating Procedures

Operating Procedures
Bump Test

DateTime: Date and time of event occurrence
Gas
: Gas
Test Result: Test result concentration
Concentration : Calibration gas concentration
Judge: 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.
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.
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

You can print the most recent calibration dates by clicking “Print” after selecting the “NeedCalibration” or “Calibration Date” radio button.
The printer selection window appears. Select the desired printer and click the “OK” button.

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Operating Procedures④ Changing 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. The password dialog will appear once again. Enter the same (new) password, thenclick the “New Password” button.

Lastly, click “OK” to update to the new password.

CAUTION: The default password immediately after installation is “Riken” (not casesensitive).

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Operating Procedures② Changing main unit status
 Edit

1. Edit data in the status area as required.

You can edit details for “Serial No.” (up to 20 digits).
Select from the pull-down list to edit “Interval Trend Time”, “Station ID”, and “User ID”.
Enable or disable “Automatic start after successful bump test” and “Automatic start after
successful calibration”.
Click the “Date/Time Set” button to synchronize the PC time (“PC Date/Time”) with the 04
Series main unit internal clock (“04 Series 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 04 Series main unit. Be sure to click “Update” to update
the changes in the main unit.

③ Update notification to the 04 Series main unit
 Update notification

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

Click the “Yes” button to transfer and save the changes to the 04 Series main unit.
Click the “No” button to cancel update notification.
CAUTION: Once changed, details cannot be restored. If update notification has not yet
been made, you can restore the main unit information by clicking the“Instrument Information” button on the “Download” screen to download thedevice information data.

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Data Maintenance

Data Maintenance

4. Data Maintenance
Depending on how the program is used—for example, if data is read in several times a day—the number of data
samples may increase resulting in longer data search times. Unforeseen problems with the PC may also lead toloss of valuable data.
We recommend backing up data periodically to protect against such circumstances.

4-1. Data storage configuration details
Data is stored in the installed 04-Series program folder.
1) File name
File type: GP04.mdb: Microsoft JET 3.6 database file2) File name
File type: Data: Folder. Individual trend data files are saved to individual year and month folders.

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, copy the data to the location to which the 04-Series executable file is saved. This will allow
data to 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 04 Series 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 when data is being received. (For example,

using infrared communication with other applications while data is being received)③ Do not force-quit this program. (For example, using the Ctrl + Alt + Del operation) The program shutdown

processing saves configuration parameters for the next time the program starts. Force-quitting the program maycause problems the next time the program starts.
④ Do not directly rewrite 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.

An error occurs duringcommunication.

Disturbance light is present.

Remove any other devices that use infrared.

The 04 Series main unit moved
during communication.

Make sure the main unit does not move duringcommunication.

The communication data iserroneous.

Disturbance light is present.

Remove any other devices that use infrared.

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 to confirm 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 can communicate with the 04 Series main unit only in environments that support IrDA.
Check to confirm that the PC being used has a built-in IrDA device that is currently available.
A commercially available IrDA USB adapter is required if you use a PC that lacks a built-in IrDA device(for example, 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
GP04.exe
RkIrDA11.ocx
Filemove.avi

Details
04 Series program
Infrared communication component
Animation file used during data reception

8-2. Current directory during operation
File name
GP04.exe
RkIrDA11.ocx
Filemove.avi

Details
04 Series program
Infrared communication component
Animation file used during data reception

GP04.ini
GP04.dat
GP04.mdb
Data
Serial.log

04 Series 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 file nameCompatible operating
systems
Program size

04 Series data logger management program
SW-04
GP04.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.)

Communication withmain unit

Infrared (IrDA 1.1 protocol) compliant method
Standard communication settings
Baud rate: 115200 bps (upper limit)
Data bits:
8 bitsStop bit:
1 bit
Parity:Even

Transmission timeMax. approx. 3 minutes (for maximum number of data samples and standard
communication settings)
CD-ROM ×1

MediumPackage contents

Operating manual (this document)
Product warranty registration card
User license agreement

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Revision history
Issue
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RevisionFirst issue

Issue date
5/15/2020