PT0E-1783

Portable Gas Monitor
GX-3R
Data Logger Management Program

SW-GX-3R(EX)Operating Manual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.

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 GX-3R into a PC
for various purposes.
Importing data collected using the data logger function into a PC offers the following benefits:
・ Allows collected data to be listed.
・ Allows collected data details to be displayed in graph or table form.
・ Allows graph and table data to be printed and stored as hard copies.
・ Retains records of past data.
・ Eliminates the need to write down data on paper by hand.
・ Helps pinpoint which devices need calibration.
・ 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 2018 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
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: Precautions for installing on Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows 10 ...... 8
2-4. Uninstallation procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Operating procedures .................................................................................................................................................... 11
3-1. Download screen ................................................................................................................................................. 11① Receiving data from the GX-3R ....................................................................................................................... 12② Receiving device information data................................................................................................................... 13③ Downloading data ............................................................................................................................................ 14④ Downloading all main unit data........................................................................................................................ 15⑤ Clearing GX-3R main unit data ........................................................................................................................ 16⑥ Turning off the power for the GX-3R 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 Sensor alarm setpoint information ................................................................................................................... 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 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 GX-3R main unit ............................................................................................................ 44
4. Data Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
4-1. Data storage configuration details ........................................................................................................................ 45
4-2. Backing up ........................................................................................................................................................... 45
5. Usage Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................ 46
6. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 47
7. IrDA Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
7-1. Infrared communication........................................................................................................................................ 48
8. File Organization............................................................................................................................................................ 49
8-1. Current directory immediately after installation .................................................................................................... 49
8-2. Current directory during operation ....................................................................................................................... 49
9. Software Function Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 50

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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

2-3. Installation procedure Launch setup

The following screen will appear after the CD-ROM is inserted or setup.exe is launched.

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.

5Installing and Uninstalling User information

Installing and Uninstalling

Click the “Next” button to display the following screen:

Click the “Next” button.
 Destination
folderClick the “Next” button.

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Installing and Uninstalling Start setup

Click the “Install” button to begin installing.
The following screen will appear once setup is complete: Complete

The program can be used as soon as setup is complete.

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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“GX3R.mdb” database file. If you wish to save past data, save this file to another location before deletingthe folder.

CAUTION
Precautions for installing on Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows 10
This software requires libraries for various drivers for the Windows system. Installing the software
automatically initiates the processing required to incorporate these libraries.
However, if you are using Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, or Microsoft Windows 10, you will be
asked to install system libraries with administrator privileges.
Follow the instructions displayed to 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.
(Installing the libraries and application involves simply 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
Check the following before installing on a PC running Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, or Microsoft
Windows 10 and 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

2-4. Uninstallation procedure Startup

To uninstall the software, click “Start” on the taskbar, click “Settings”, and launch theControl Panel.
Control Panel (example)

Open this.

Double-click to open “Programs and Features” in the Control Panel.

9Installing and Uninstalling Select GX-3R

Installing and Uninstalling

Double-clicking “Programs and Features” opens the following window:

Click this button to
begin uninstalling.

 Start deletion

Select (right-click) “GX-3R”, then click the “Uninstall” menu. Or select (click) “GX-3R”, thenclick the “Uninstall” button.

Click “Yes” to begin uninstalling.
CAUTION: The message “Do you want to remove the shared file?” may appear
when uninstalling. Select “No”; selecting “Yes” may affect other applications.

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Operating Procedures

3. Operating proceduresStart the program by clicking the “GX-3R” shortcut on the desktop or click the Start menu and start the "Program".

3-1. Download screen
The Download screen follows the splash screen.
Current screen name
① Receives data from the GX-3R.

⑦ Edit settings.

Information area
Displays thecommunication status.

② Receive device

information data.

② Receive device information data.
③ Download data.
④ Import all data.
⑤ Clear GX-3R main unit data.
⑥ Turn off the power for the GX-3R

main unit.

Screen selection and exit buttons

To start data communication, place the GX-3R in a suitable location, start this program, and power on the main unit.
The program will automatically determine whether data communication is possible; if so, it will enter reception
standby mode.

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Operating Procedures① Receiving data from the GX-3R
 Main unit
preparation

1. Start this software.
2. Place the GX-3R in a location where communication is possible with the power turnedoff.
3. Turn on the power for the GX-3R.
CAUTION:Be sure to place the GX-3R in a location where communication is possible before
turning on the power.
Connection cannot be made if moved to a location where communication ispossible with the power already on.
The LCD on the GX-3R will appear as shown on the right. →(This may be somewhat difficult to read due to the display
limitations of the GX-3R LCD.)

IrDA■ TRANSMITThe information area displays the following information:

Indicates connection withthe main unit.

The “Complete Download”, “Instrument
Information”, and “Power Off” buttons areenabled.

CAUTION:
If the details shown in the information area differ from those shown here, power off
the GX-3R main unit and check and change the location of the main unit asnecessary before turning on the power once again.
The “Status” area changes to indicate communication is possible.

Serial Port:
Communication possible:
Communication not possible:
Connect:
Standby:Communicating:

Green
Red
Gray
Green

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The PC port is available for use.

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Operating Procedures② Receiving device information data Receive device
information

First, click the “Instrument Information” button to receive device information data.

An animated display will appear while data is being received.
Once the “Instrument Information” data has been received, the details shown in the“Instrument” area will be updated and the “Download Logger Data” and “Clear Logger Data”
buttons enabled.

Updated to show
details of the
GX-3R main unit

The “Download Logger Data” and“Clear Logger Data” buttons areenabled.

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Operating Procedures③ Downloading data Trend data
 Event data

After clicking the “Instrument Information” button and downloading the device information
data, the “Download Logger Data” button is enabled.
Click the “Download Logger Data” button.

Click

The information area displays the data receiving status.
CAUTION:
Since access to other data is not permitted, other download buttons and the “Set”
button are disabled while data is being downloaded.

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Operating Procedures④ Downloading all main unit data All data

Clicking the “Complete Download” button downloads all data, including “Instrument
Information”, “Interval Trend”, “Alarm Trend”, “Alarm Events”, “Trouble Events”, and“Power ON/OFF Events” data.
Click the “Complete Download” button.

Click

The information area displays the data receiving status.
CAUTION:
Since access to other data is not permitted, other download buttons and the “Set”
button are disabled while data is being downloaded.

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Operating Procedures⑤ Clearing GX-3R main unit data Clear data

Clicking the “Clear Logger Data” button clears all data from the GX-3R.
Click the “Clear Logger Data” button.

Click “Yes” to begin clearing the data.

⑥ Turning off the power for the GX-3R main unit
 Power off

Clicking the “Power Off” button turns off the power for the GX-3R main unit and resets the
PC serial port.
1. Click the “Power Off” button.
Click “Yes” to begin the process of powering off the GX-3R 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 Procedures⑦ Switching to automatic processing
 Automatic
download mode

1. Select the “Automatic Download” checkbox (if not already selected).
Click

Click “Yes” to switch to automatic processing.
Click “No” to cancel the mode change.
 Automatic
removal after
download

All data is downloaded automatically by the PC when the GX-3R main unit is powered on.
The GX-3R main unit will then power off.
Data cannot be downloaded manually while automatic processing is underway.
Automatic processing can be configured to automatically delete downloaded data after it isdownloaded.
1. Select the “Automatic Data Removal” checkbox.
Click

Click “Yes” to automatically delete all data inside the GX-3R after it is downloaded.
* This is a convenient way to reduce download times when repeating the Download →Delete → Download procedure several times.

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3-2. Instrument Information screen
Click the “Instrument Information” button on the right-hand side of the screen to display the following screen. This
screen lists device information data about the connected GX-3R main unit.
① Data source type
② Status③ Calibration history

information

information

Click this button.

④ Sensor alarm setpoint

information

CAUTION: This screen is read-only. Data cannot be edited on this screen. → See 3-6. Set screen.
Data is not displayed if the “Instrument Information” data has not been downloaded.

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Operating Procedures① Data source type
 Data source
information

The indication will be “[Connected]” if information about the connected multi-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 Procedures③ Calibration history information
 Calibration
history details

 Bump test
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 1 month before calibration expires.)

Details:
Gas:
Measured gas names (full-scale units)
Bump Test Date:
Date of last bump test
Test Result:
Concentration result for last bump test
Concentration:
Calibration gas concentration for last bump test
Bump Test Due (Days): Warranty period for state with no bump test (A warning isdisplayed in red 1 month before the bump test expires.)④ Sensor alarm setpoint information
 Details

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

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

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3-3. Data screen
Click the “Data” button on the right-hand side of the screen to display the following screen. This screen lists thedownloaded data.
① Delete data.

Lists the folder data contents.
① Delete data.

Click this button.

② View data details.

③ Summary display area

② View data details.

This screen can be used in the same way as Windows Explorer. However, the following operations are notavailable:
1. Renaming data
2. Moving data to other locations
The Explorer-style folders are displayed hierarchically in order of serial number, station ID, and user ID.

The folder and data names have the following formats:
Folder name: 03/11 = Data for March 2011
File name:22111930_3EB = Interval trend for 11:19:30 on 22nd (date and time of logging start)
al26150419_3EB = Alarm trend for 15:04:19 on 26th (date and time of alarm occurrence)
The number of data samples allowed in each folder is limited by the PC’s hard disk capacity. To maintainacceptable response times, you should back up data files each year. 4. See 4. Data Maintenance.
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Operating Procedures① Deleting data
 Delete

1. Click and select the data (folder) to delete.
2. Right-click without moving the mouse.

Click

Click “Delete” on the “Delete” menu that appears.
 Password input

1. Enter the password at the prompt, then click the “Continue” button.

CAUTION: Clicking “Continue” without entering a password will cancel the delete.
2. The following message will appear when you enter the correct password and click the“Continue” button.

Click the “Yes” button to delete the data.
Click the “No” button to cancel data deletion.

② Viewing data details
 To data details

1. Click the data the details of which you wish to view. Confirm that the summary appears
in the summary display area, then click the “View Data” button.
Or:
2. Double-click the data the details of which you wish to view.
For information on how to operate the Data View screen: → Refer to 3-4. Data View
screen.

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

Data nameDate and time of measurement start and end
GX-3R main unit status
Number of data samples
Sampling interval (seconds)
Gas (full-scale) - baseGas 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:
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Alarm trend

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

Data nameDate and time of alarm occurrence
GX-3R main unit status
Number of data samples
Sampling intervalGas (full-scale) - base
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:
Before:After:

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

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Trouble events

DateTime:
Gas/Body:
Event:

Date and time of event occurrence
Gas generated or GX-3R main unit
Event type

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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3-4. Data View screen
This screen displays data details in table and graph format.
① Select table or graph.

② Send to printer.

③ Save to file.

④ To view data summary at the same time

□ Event Only: Displays event data only.
□ Condensed: Displays only fluctuating sample data.
CAUTION: No graph will be drawn unless there are at least five samples.
The “Alarm Trend” data table highlights the locations of the alarms occurred in red.
The mouse cursor will appear as follows when hovered over “WARNING”, “ALARM”, or “OVER” event data.
Click on the cell here to search for corresponding trend data and to display the data (if any) in a separate window.
For WARNING, ALARM, and OVER

Separate window for WARNING, ALARM,
and OVER
Click the “Return” button to exit the window.

* The “Alarm Trend” data table highlights the locations of the alarms occurred in red.

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Operating Procedures① Selecting table or graph Select graph

1. Select “Graph” of the “Table” and “Graph” radio buttons at the top left of the screen.
Select “Graph”.

Various operations are available using the checkboxes and combo boxes at the bottom of
the screen.

Upper checkboxes (gas names): Displays or hides the corresponding gas data.
“Zoom” combo box:
Specify a horizontal axis scale factor appropriate for thenumber of samples.
“Event” checkbox:
Displays event information markers for alarms and otherevents.
“Cursor” checkbox:
Displays the cursor on the graph.
CAUTION:
The maximum value on the vertical axis of the graph is adjusted automatically
based on the following formula:
If the maximum value for data with no events is “x” and the full scale is 10 orgreater:Ymax = {int (x / 10) + 1} × 10, and for full scale under 10: Ymax = {int (x) + 1}
“int”: Decimal values are discarded.
CAUTION:
No graph will be drawn unless there are five or more normal concentration data
samples.
Data consisting only of events cannot be displayed in graph form because they do
not contain concentration information.
The mouse cursor will appear as follows when hovered over “WARNING”, “ALARM”, or“OVER” event data. Click here to search for thecorresponding trend data and to display the data (ifany) in a separate window.
For WARNING, ALARM, and OVER
Separate window for WARNING, ALARM, and OVER
Click the “Return” button to exit the window.

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Operating Procedures② Sending to printer Print

Details currently displayed on the Data View screen can be sent to the printer.
1. Click “Print” at the top of the screen.

Click “Print”.

The printer selection window appears. Select the desired printer and click the “OK” button.

Click the “OK” button to begin printing.
Click the “Cancel” button to return to the Data View screen without printing.

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Sample printout (graph print)

Sample printout (table print)

Sample printout (calibration history)

Sample printout (alarm events)

Sample printout (bump tests)

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Sample printout (trouble events)

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.
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 Procedures③ Saving to file Save1. Click the “Export” button at the top of 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 Excel CSV format.
If a graph is displayed, the graph will be saved as a bitmap.

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Operating Procedures④ Viewing data summary at the same time Summary display

1. Click the “Summary” button at the top of the screen.

Click

A summary isdisplayed.

Click the “Summary” button while the summary is displayed to hide the summary display.

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Operating Procedures⑤ Table details
 Event colors

The concentration display cells for each gas in the table have different coloredbackgrounds based on the type of event that occurred.

Identified by background
color

Fail:
Warning:
Alarm:
AlarmH:TWA:
STEL:Normal:Over:

GrayOrangeRed:
Magenta
Bright purple
Pink
Dark green
Bright red

Trouble1st alarm
2nd alarm
3rd alarm
TWA alarm
STEL alarm
Restored from above statuses
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Operating Procedures⑥ Graph details
 Cursor

1. Select the “Cursor” checkbox to display the cursor over the graph.

CursorTime
Gas concentration

Select

Use the “←” and “→” keys to move the cursor left and right. Use the “↑” and “↓” keys tomove the time and concentration display up and down.
Press the “Shift” key at the same time to move the cursor faster.
CAUTION:
The cursor cannot be moved if a window for another program is opened and thefocus is not currently on the graph area.
In this case, the cursor appears as a broken line. To return the focus, click
anywhere within the graph area.

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3-5. Last Calibration screen
This checks for the calibration expiration of previously downloaded main unit data. Bump tests are also displayed in
the same way.
① Select display details.

② Send to printer.

③ Delete data.
④ Change password.

Click this button.

Bump test
information

CAUTION: The table details are read-only and cannot be edited.

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Operating Procedures① Selecting display details
 Expired data

1. Click the “Need Calibration” radio button.

Click

Displays calibrations for previously connected GX-3R main units (for which device
information data has been downloaded) that have expired.

 List display

1. Click the “Calibration Date” radio button.

Lists data for previously connected GX-3R main units. (Only the most recent data is listed
for units with the same serial number, user ID and station ID.) Detailed display

1. Click the “Calibration Record” radio button.

Displays data for previously connected GX-3R main units in the same format as theInstrument Information screen.
For more information on display contents: → Refer to ③ Calibration history
information in 3-2. Instrument Information screen.

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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 Procedures③ Deleting data
 Delete

1. Right-click over the data to delete.

Click

CAUTION: Only data shown in the “Need Calibration” and “Calibration Date”
displays can be deleted.
Data cannot be deleted in the “Calibration Record” display.

 Password input

1. Click the “Delete” button to display a password dialog. Enter the password, then click
the “Continue” button.

CAUTION: Clicking “Continue” without entering a password will cancel the delete.
2. The following message will appear when you enter the correct password and click the“Continue” button.

Click the “Yes” button to delete the data.
Click the “No” button to cancel data deletion.

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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 Procedures

3-6. Set screen
This screen is used to configure screen display settings and main unit status settings.

② Change main unit status.

① Set font and graph colors.

③ Set time.

Click this button.

④ Update changes in GX-3R main unit.

CAUTION: Data that has been set or changed must be sent to the GX-3R main unit by clicking the “Update”
button.
CAUTION: Font settings will be applied from the next time the program is started.
CAUTION: “BLE auto shutoff when idle” and “BLE Program No” are displayed only when connected with
GX-3R Pro with BLE function.
CAUTION: “Automatic start after successful bump test” and “Automatic start after successful calibration”
may not be displayed depending on the software version.

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Operating Procedures① Setting font and graph colors
 Change font

1. Click the font display area.

Click

Set the desired font in the font setting dialog that appears.
CAUTION:
The screen display may become hard to read if you use an excessively large font.
Changes made here will be applied from the next time the program is started.
 Change graphcolor

The display colors for respective gases can be changed on the graph.
1. Click the color area for a gas.

Click

Select the desired color in the color selection dialog that appears.

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 Edit station/user
lists

Operating Procedures

1. The station ID and user ID lists can be edited.
Click “Detail Settings”.

Click

An edit dialog appears. The station list can contain up to 128 entries.
You can use up to 16 alphanumerical characters, including the space, hyphen, and slash
symbols.

Export csv file : Outputs to file. Creates a text file containing the number and data
entries.
Import csv file : Imports from a text file containing number and data entries. The
background color will appear in red for entries with unsupported characters or too many
characters.
* OK cannot be clicked if there are entries with a red background.

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Operating Procedures② Changing main unit status
 Edit

2. Edit data in the status area as required.

Alarm Silence

Details indicated for “Serial No.”, “Station ID”, and “User ID” can be edited provided they
are within 16 characters.
“Interval Trend Time” can be changed by selecting from the pull-down list.
Click the “Date/Time Set” button to synchronize the PC time (“PC Date/Time”) with the
GX-3R main unit internal clock (“GX-3R Date/Time”).
When “BLE auto shutoff when idle” checkbox is selected, BLE function turns off in 5
minutes of inactivity after turning ON.
When “Automatic start after successful bump test” checkbox is selected, GX-3R/GX-3R
Pro will automatically start the startup procedure after bump test.
When “Automatic start after successful calibration” checkbox is selected, GX-3R/GX-3R
Pro will automatically start the startup procedure after calibration.
Check “Alarm Silence” to turn on/off the alarm silence function. This setting is only
displayed when connected to a detector that supports the alarm silence function.
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 GX-3R main unit. Be sure to click “Update”
to update the changes in the main unit.
CAUTION: “BLE auto shutoff when idle” and “BLE Program No” are displayed only
when connected with GX-3R Pro with BLE function.
CAUTION: “Automatic start after successful bump test” and “Automatic start after
successful calibration” may not be displayed depending on the software
version.

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Operating Procedures③ Updating changes in GX-3R main unit
 Notify of changes

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

Click the “Yes” button to send the changes to the GX-3R 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 thedevice information data.

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Data Maintenance

4. Data Maintenance
Depending on how the program is used, if data is read in several times a day, the growing volumes of data may
make it harder to find specific data. Unforeseen problems with the PC may also lead to loss of valuable data.
We recommend backing up data periodically to protect against such circumstances.

4-1. Data storage configuration details
Data is contained within the installed GX-3R program folder.
1) File name:
File type:

GX3R.mdb
Microsoft JET 3.6 database file2) File name:
File type:

Data
Folder. Individual trend data files are found within the corresponding 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 at which the GX-3R executable file is saved. This will allow data
to be searched and viewed when the program is started.

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Usage Precautions

5. Usage Precautions
Note the following precautions when using this program:① Confirm that the GX-3R 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 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

6. Troubleshooting
Symptoms

Cause

Corrective action

Communication is notpossible.

The main unit is not in asuitable location. Obstacles arein the way.
Other devices using infrared arepresent.
Disturbance light is present.
The GX-3R main unit moves
during communication.
Disturbance light is present.

Reposition the main unit.

An error occurs duringcommunication.
The communication data iserroneous.

Turn off the other devices or take othermeasures to prevent interference.
Remove any other devices that use infrared.
Make sure the GX-3R main unit does not move
during communication.
Remove any other devices that use or emit
infrared.

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

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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 GX-3R main unit only in environments that support IrDA.
Confirm that the PC being used has a built-in IrDA device that is currently usable.
An IrDA USB adapter is required if you are using a PC that lacks a built-in IrDA device (for example, mostdesktop PCs and some laptop PCs).

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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
GX3R.exe
RkIrDA11.ocx
Filemove.avi

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

8-2. Current directory during operation
File name
GX3R.exe
RkIrDA11.ocx
Filemove.avi

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

GX3R.ini
GX3R.dat
GX3R.mdb
Data
Serial.log

GX-3R 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

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

Program size
Communication withmain unit

Transmission time
MediumPackage contents

GX-3R Data Logger Management Program

GX3R.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 agreement50Manual Log
Rev.

Amendment

Issue data

0First issue

2019/4/1

1

P.40 Initial password correction

20196/6

2

P40/43 Function added

2019/12/12

3

P43 Alarm Silence added

2022/3/15