Basic Operation
Turning the Power On and Off
To make panel door lock for GX10/GX20  
or install the GP/GX60 systems in a 
panel with a door or in a location where 
operator or any third person can not 
operate the power switch carelessly.
When the power switch of GX/GP 
systems under operation (control  in 
progress)  be turned on or off carelessly 
, it may result the system down or injury.
Be careful to operate the power switch 
on or off.
Careless operations can be avoided by 
applying the slide lock.
Turning the Power On
Check the following points before 
turning on the power switch.
•  The power cord or wires are connect-
ed properly to the GX/GP and GX60.
•  The GX/GP is connected to the correct 
power supply.
If the input wiring is connected in 
parallel with another instrument, do not 
turn on or off the GX/GP/GX60 or other 
instrument during operation. If you do, 
measured values may be affected.
GX/GP
1
  Open the front door.
2
  Turn on the power switch.
A self-test takes place for a few seconds, and then 
the operation screen appears.
 
Power switch
3
  Close the front door.
GX60
Turn on the power switch.
•  If nothing appears on the display even 
when you turn on the power switch, 
turn off the power switch, and check 
the wiring and supply voltage. If, after 
checking these items, the GX/GP still 
fails to start when you turn on the 
power switch, it may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest Yokogawa 
dealer for repairs.
•  If an error message appears on the 
screen, take measures according to 
the information in chapter 5, “Trouble-
shooting” in the GX/GP User’s Manu-
al.
•  After you turn on the power switch, al-
low the GX/GP to warm up for at least 
30 minutes before starting a measure-
ment.
Turning the Power Off
Check the following points before 
turning off the power switch.
•  The external storage medium is not 
being accessed (the yellow-green LED 
is not blinking).
GX/GP
1
  Open the front door.
2
  Turn off the power switch.
3
  Close the front door.
GX60
Turn off the power switch.
This section explains the details indicated as “Basic Operation” in the operating procedure on pages 20 and 21.