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GQ Electronics GMC-500 User Manual

GQ Electronics GMC-500
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GQ GMC-500/GMC-500+
Geiger Counter
User Guide
GQ Electronics LLC
Revision 1.2
Sep-2017

Table of Contents

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GQ Electronics GMC-500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGQ Electronics
ModelGMC-500
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Geiger Counter Overview and Specifications

Key Specifications

Technical details including radiation ranges, alarm levels, and physical dimensions.

Operation, Safety, and What's Included

Safety Precautions

Important warnings and guidelines for safe operation and handling of the device.

Background Radiation Levels

Guidance on interpreting background radiation readings and safety levels.

Getting Started: Setup and Software Installation

Hardware Setup

Instructions for setting up the physical unit, buttons, and initial power-on.

Software Setup

Steps for downloading and installing necessary software and USB drivers.

Verifying USB Driver Installation

Verify USB Driver Installation in Windows

Steps to confirm successful installation of the USB driver in Windows Device Manager.

Device Controls and Operating Modes

Display Modes and Screen Formats

Detailed Display Modes

Menu Navigation and User Options

Alarm Set Configuration

How to configure audible and visual alarms for radiation levels (CPM or uSv).

Date, Time, and Data Saving Settings

Date and Time Setting

Procedure for setting the device's internal clock for time-stamped data.

Data Logging and Threshold Settings

WiFi Connectivity and Network Setup

WiFi Setup and Check

Steps to connect the device to a WiFi network and verify connection.

Internet Data Server Configuration

Website Server Setup

Configuring the device to log data to an online server via HTTP connection.

Server Data Submission Details

Website Server Geiger Counter ID

Entering the unique Geiger Counter ID for server logging and data tracking.

Device Calibration Procedure

Calibrate the Reading

Instructions for calibrating the device using known radiation sources for accuracy.

Device Maintenance: Reset and Battery Status

Factory Reset

Restoring the device to its original factory default settings.

Battery Status and Type

Checking the current battery level and configuring the installed battery type.

Power Management and Motion Detection

Power Saving Mode

Enabling and configuring the power saving feature to extend battery life.

Timed Count Measurement Setup

Timed Count Setup

Configuring scheduled or immediate timed radiation measurements.

Executing and Managing Timed Counts

Start a Timed Count

Initiating a timed count measurement with or without a pre-set schedule.

GQ GMC Data Viewer Software Features

Main Features of Data Viewer

Overview of the software's capabilities for data download, real-time monitoring, and saving.

WiFi Setup Utility Interface

Geiger Counter WiFi Data Setup

GUI for configuring WiFi connection and data logging parameters like SSID and URL.

GQ Terminal Application for Communication

Communication Protocol Commands

List of commands for interacting with the device's communication protocol.

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