Geotech GEM5000 - Analyser Features and Keys

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Operating Manual
OMGEM5KN – Iss. 5.1
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Copyright – Geotechnical Instruments (UK) Ltd
GEM5000
Analyser features and keys
Ref
Feature
Function
Front
A
On / Off key
Turns the instrument on and off
B
Backlight key
Enables the operator to turn the backlight on/off
on the analyser display panel.
C
Menu key
Press the ‘Menu’ key to view and maintain User,
Device and Operation settings.
D
Assistance key
Pressing this brings up helpful on screen prompts.
E
Soft-key
The function of the three ‘soft-keys’ on the front
of the instrument panel is determined by menu
options taken. Functions vary from screen to
screen
F
Enter key
Press this key to confirm anything you have
inputted using the keypad.
G
Pump key
Press the ‘Pump’ key to start or stop the pump.
Top
H
Accessory port
Connection used to connect the anemometer to
the analyser.
I
Gas outlet
Where the gas gets expelled when taking a
sample. It is always our recommendation that you
have the yellow tube connected to ths port, and
that you trail the outlet of the tube away from you
so that the gas is vented safely.
J
Charger/temperature port
Connection used to connect the analysers charger
and temperature probe. Please note, only one can
be used at one time.
K
Flow inlet
This is where you connect up the differential port
of your Pitot or orifice plate to ascertain a flow
reading (if required).
L
Gas inlet
Connect the white sample tube here and the other
end of the tube to your sample point connection.
M
USB port
Connection used to connect the analyser to a PC via a
USB cable (optional)
Rear
N
Rear label
Contains all of the instrument’s information