midi LOGGER

GL840
Quick Start Guide
604849022 GL840-UM-852
Thank you for choosing Graphtec midi LOGGER GL840.
The Quick Start Guide is to assist you with basic operations.
Please refer to the USER’ S MANUAL (PDF) in the CD-ROM for more
in-depth information.

Check the exterior of the unit to ensure that there are no cracks, defects, or
any other damages before use.

Accessories
• Quick Start Guide : 1 • Ferrite core: 1 • CD-ROM : 1
• AC cable/AC adapter : 1

Contents
Nomenclature ……………………………………………………… 2
Connection Procedures ……………………………………………3
Safety Guide for using GL840 …………………………………… 5
Descriptions of the Control Panel Keys ………………………… 7
Descriptions of the Menu Screens …………………………… 10
Measurement Procedure ………………………………………… 11
1. Preparations : Hardware set up for recording ………………………………11
2. Setup : Menu Operation ……………………………………………………… 12
3. Data record : How to Record ………………………………………………… 15
4. Data Replay : How to Replay Recorded Data …………………………… 16
Additional Features …………………………………………… 17
Trigger Functions to Control Recording Start/Stop Operations …………… 17
Span, Trace and Position Functions to Adjust the Waveform Display ……… 19
Specifications ………………………………………………………20
Standard Specifications …………………………………………………………20
External Input/Output Functions …………………………………………………20
Common specification of the terminal in the input section ………………… 21
Specification of input section (GL840-M with standard terminal) …………………… 21
Specification of input section (GL840-WV Withstand High Voltage high-precision terminal) … 22
Installation Guide ………………………………………………… 22

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 Nomenclature

Top Panel Analog signal input terminals Power jack for humidity sensor
• Standard terminal (B-564) Humidity sensor
• Withstand High Voltage high-precision terminal (Option: when using the B-530)
(B-565)
Wireless LAN
connection terminal
Wireless unit
(Option: when using the B-568)

SD CARD2

GND terminal

Front Panel GS sensor and terminal/

adapter connection terminal
External input/output terminals (Option: when using
• LOGIC/PULSE Operation status LED • Temperature and humidity sensor
• EXT TRIG/SAMPLE • POWER • 4ch voltage/temperature terminal
• 3-axis acceleration/temperature sensor
• ALARM • START
• 4ch thermistor terminal
Input/out put cable for GL • CHARGE • Adapter for AC current sensor
AC adapter jack (Cable is the option B-513) • CO2 sensor
• Illumination/ultraviolet sensor
• Branch adapter for GS.)

LAN interface terminal USB interface terminal Monitor Control panel keys Power switch

Bottom Panel
Tilt foot

Label

Battery cover
Two battery pack can be installed
(Battery pack is the option B-569)

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 Connection Procedures
Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Grounding Cable

Connect the DC output of the AC adapter to the Use a flathead screwdriver to push the button above
connector marked as "DC LINE" on the GL840. the GND terminal while connecting the ground
cable to the GL840. Connect the other end of the
cable to ground.

Connect to the Analog Input Terminals

CH1...................................................CH20. Voltage input Thermocouple input
+ +
DC voltage input
-
- Compensation wire is
used if it is required.

Resistance temperature detector input Current input

+
A
+ +
B
-
- -
b
b Shunt resister
Ex: Current signal is converted to voltage using a
b Lead wire resistance should be shunt register.
10 or less per wire, three For 4 to 20mA current input, install the 250ohms
wires need to be same length. (0.1%)shunt resister to convert the signal to 1 to
5V.Note: Graphtec offers B-551 250ohm.

CAUTION: Connect wires to the specified channel, the channel number is shown on top of the terminal block.

Connect the External Input/Output Cable

< Signal assignment >
Orange with red dotted line :1
Orange with black dotted line : 2
Logic/pulse
Grey with red dotted line :3
input
Grey with black dotted line :4
White with red dotted line :1
White with black dotted line :2
Alarm output
Yellow with red dotted line :3
Yellow with black dotted line : 4
Pink with red dotted line : Trigger input/
external sampling input
Pink with black dotted line
GND
Shielded

* The B-513 input/output cable for GL (sold separately) is required for connecting input/output signals.
(For logic/pulse input, alarm output, trigger input and external sampling pulse input)

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 Internal memory

• The internal memory is displayed as SD1 or SD CARD1

• The internal memory is not removable.

Mounting SD CARD 2

< How to mount > < How to remove >

(1) Open the protective cover (1) The SD memory card is
to the SD CARD slot. released by pushing
(2) Insert the SD memory gently on the card.
card until it clicks and is Then, pull to remove the
firmly placed inside the card.
slot.

* SD card must be unlocked.

CAUTION: To remove a SD card, push in gently to release the card before pulling.
The POWER LED blinks while GL840 is accessing the SD memory card.

Connect with PC

To connect a PC using a USB To connect GL840 and PC, use a cable with A-type
cable, attach the supplied ferrite and B-type connectors.
core to the USB cable as shown. A-type connector B-type connector

USB cable
Ferrite core (Supplied)

GL840 midi LOGGER complies with the EMC Directive the supplied ferrite core is attached to the USB cable.
When connecting with the USB cable, the USB driver must be installed to the PC. For information about how to
install, refer to the "USB Driver Installation Manual" in the supplied CD-ROM.

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 Safety Guide for using GL840
Maximum input voltage of standard terminal (B-564)
If a voltage exceeding the specified value goes into the instrument, the electrical
relay in the input will be damaged. Never input voltage level exceeding the
specified value at any moment.
< Between +/– terminals(A) >
• Maximum input voltage: 60Vp-p (Ranges set in 20mV to 2V)
110Vp-p (Ranges set in 5V to 100V)
< Between Channel to channel (B) >
• Maximum input voltage: 60Vp-p
• Withstand voltage: 350 Vp-p at 1 minute
< Between Channel to GND (C) >
• Maximum input voltage: 60Vp-p
• Withstand voltage: 350 Vp-p at 1 minute

Maximum input voltage of Withstand High Voltage high-precision terminal (B-565)

If a voltage exceeding the specified value goes into the instrument, the electrical
relay in the input will be damaged.
Never input voltage level exceeding the specified value at any moment.
< Between +/– terminals(A) >
• Maximum input voltage: 60Vp-p (Ranges set in 20mV to 2V)
110Vp-p (Ranges set in 5V to 100V)
< Between Channel to channel (B) >
• Maximum input voltage: 600Vp-p
• Withstand voltage: 600Vp-p
< Between Channel to GND (C) >
• Maximum input voltage: 300Vp-p
• Withstand voltage: 2300 VACrms at 1 minute

Warm-up
GL840 requires approximately 30 minutes warm-up time to deliver the optimum
performance.

Unused channels
The analog input section can frequently have cases of impedance.
Left open, measured value may fluctuate due to noise.
To rectify, set unused channels to "Off" in the AMP setting menu or
short the + and –- terminals for better result.

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Noise countermeasures
If measured values fluctuate due to extraneous noise, run the following
countermeasures.(Results may vary according to types of noise issues.)
Ex 1 : Connect the GL840's GND input to ground.

Device to be GL840
measured

R1
Thermocouple Input terminals Vin

R2
Z3 Z1 Z2

Ex 2 : Connect GL840's GND to measurement object's GND.

Ex 3 : Operate GL840 with batteries (Option: two B-569 batteries).
Ex 4 : In the AMP settings menu, set filter to any setting other than "OFF".
Ex 5: Set the sampling interval which enables GL840’s digital filter
(see table below).

Number of Measuring Allowed Sampling Sampling Interval which

Channels *1 Interval enables Digital Filter
1 Channel or less 10 msec or slower *2 50 msec or slower
2 Channels or less 20 msec or slower *2 125 msec or slower
5 Channels or less 50 msec or slower *2 250 msec or slower
10 Channels or less 100 msec or slower 500 msec or slower
11 to 20 Channels 200 msec or slower 1 sec or slower
21 to 50 Channels 500 msec or slower 2 sec or slower
51 to 100 Channels 1 sec or slower 5 sec or slower
101 to 200 Channels 2 sec or slower 10 sec or slower
*1 Number of Measuring Channels is the number of active channels channels in which
input settings are set to a value and NOT to “OFF” .
*2 Temperature are not measured when the sampling interval is set to 50 ms or faster.

In the "OTHER" menu, the commercial power frequency to be used must be

set.
Set the AC power frequency to be used.
Select items Description
50 Hz Area where the power frequency is 50 Hz
60 Hz Area where the power frequency is 60 Hz

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 Descriptions of the Control Panel Keys
(1) CH GROUP (2) SPAN/TRACE/POSITION

(3) TIME/DIV

(5) QUIT (4) MENU

(6) DIRECTION KEYS

+ + ENTER
Password setting
(7) ENTER

(8) FAST FORWARD (KEY LOCK)

(13) FILE
(9) START/STOP (USB DRIVE MODE)
(14) NAVI

(12) CURSOR (ALARM CLEAR) (10) REVIEW (11) DISPLAY

1. CH GROUP
Push the key to switch to the next group consisting of 10 channels.
Push the key to switch to the previous group.
Push the key to switch to the following group.
* When installing the GS sensor and terminal/module (sold separately), the following group display is viewed.

2. SPAN/TRACE/POSITION
The SPAN, TRACE and POSITION keys set the range, display, and position
settings for individual channels. When the key is pushed, the display mode
changes in the sequence shown below. Use the and keys to select the
channel, and the and keys to change the setting values.
Key Pointers

Displays digital values (default).

MONITOR
Change the span settings (change the waveform amplitude).
SPAN Change the position settings (adjust the upper and lower values
of the waveform).
POSITION
Change the trace settings (set the waveform display to On or Off).
TRACE * If the QUIT key is pushed when the GL840 is in the SPAN, TRACE, or
POSITION mode, the display returns to MONITOR mode.

3. TIME/DIV
Push the [TIME/DIV] key to change the time axis display range on the waveform
screen.
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4. MENU
Push the [MENU] key to open a setup menu. As you push the setup screen tabs
change in the sequence shown below as you push the [MENU] key.
[Menu] Sequence

AMP • AMP Settings

Set the input, range, filter , scaling, and other channel based
settings.

DATA • Data Settings

Set sampling interval, recording, and calculations during data
record.

TRIG • Trigger Settings

Specify recording start and stop conditions, and alarm conditions.

I/F • Interface Settings

Set the device ID in the USB and the IP address for the LAN.

WLAN • Wireless LAN setting (displayed when the option is installed)

Set the connection to the wireless LAN after the wireless unit is
installed.

OTHER • Other Settings

Set the screen brightness, background color, language and etc.

5. QUIT (LOCAL)
Push the [QUIT] key to cancel the settings and return to default status.
When you cancel the connection on the application, the GL840 is automatically
sent back to local mode. If local mode is not entered, push the[QUIT] key.

6. Keys (DIRECTION KEYS)

Direction key are used to select menu setup items, to make span settings in the
digital display area, or to move the cursors during a data replay operation.

7. ENTER
Push the [ENTER] key to submit the setting and to confirm your settings.

8. Keys (KEY LOCK)

Fast forward and rewind keys are used to move the cursor quickly during replay or
change operation. Hold down both keys simultaneously for at least two seconds to
lock the key buttons. To cancel key lock status, push them again for at least two
seconds.
The key lock status can be confirmed by the status of the key lock lamp on the
monitor.
* Pushing these keys simultaneously with the key + ENTER + key enables password protection
for the key lock operation.
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9. START/STOP (USB DRIVE MODE)
Push the [START/STOP] key to initiate start and stop of recording while the GL840
is in the Free Running status.
If the key is pushed while turning the power to the GL840 on the unit will switch
from the USB connection mode to USB DRIVE mode.
* For more information about the Drive Mode of the USB, refer to the User's Manual in the supplied
CD.

10. REVIEW
Push the [REVIEW] key to replay recorded data. If the GL840 is in the Free
Running status, data files that have already been recorded will be replayed. If the
GL840 is still recording data, the data is replayed in a 2-screen format.
* A data replay operation will not be performed if data has not been recorded.

11. DISPLAY
Push the [DISPLAY] key
Key Pointers

• Waveform + Digital
Default screen when the GL840 is initially turned on with ,
Waveform + Digital both waveforms and digital values. The screen settings
can also be changed by using the [SPAN/TRACE/POSI-
TION] .

• Full-screen Waveform
Displays waveform only in the full-screen.
Full-screen Waveform
• Digital + Calc
Displays large-size digital values and two types of
calculation processing results. The calculation settings are
made in the "DATA" menu.
Digital + Calc Use the key or key to switch digital display mode.
(available digital channel displays:2,4,10).
* For more information, refer to the User's Manual in the
supplied CD.

12. CURSOR (ALARM CLEAR)

Push the [CURSOR] key to switch between the A and B cursors during data replay.
If the Alarm setting has been specified as "Alarm Hold", push the key to clear the
alarm.
The alarm settings are made in the "TRIG" menu.

13. FILE
This is used to operate the internal memory (SD1) and SD memory card (SD2), or
for file operation, screen copy, and save/load carrent settings.

14. NAVI
When this key is pressed during free-running, you can perform the setting easily on
the menus of the easy capture setting, easy trigger setting, and wireless LAN
connection setting (available only when the wireless unit is inserted.).

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 Descriptions of the Menu Screens
6. Device access display
5. Device access display (SD memory card 2 / wireless LAN display)
(Internal memory)
7. Remote lamp
2. Time/DIV display area 4. Wireless sensor display
8. Key lock lamp
1. Status message display area 3. Status mark
9. Clock display
20. Recording bar
10. AC/Battery status indicator

11. Waveform operation

19. Scale upper limit display area

12. Digital display area

18. Waveform display area 13. Quick settings

17. Scale lower limit

16. File name display area 15. Pen display 14. Alarm display area

1. Status message : Displays the operating status. Status mark

display area
Free Running status
2. Time/DIV display area : Displays the current time scale.
3. Status mark : Displays the status mark. Trigger waiting status
record end status
4. Wireless sensor display : Displayed when connecting the
Recording status
GL100-WL (GS sensor and terminal /
module connection) to the wireless LAN. Data replay status
5. Device access display : Displayed in red when accessing the
(Internal memory) internal memory (SD1).
Status icon
6. Device access display : Displayed in red when accessing the SD
(SD memory card 2 / memory card (SD2).
wireless LAN display) When the SD memory card (SD2) is Radio field intensity display of base unit
(5 stages from Strong to Weak)
inserted, this is displayed in green.
(When connecting to the wireless LAN as
a child unit, the radio field intensity of the When setting to base unit: The number of
base unit is displayed. When setting to the child units which are connecting to the
GL840 is displayed.
base unit, the number of child units
(wireless sensor) which are connects to
the GL840 are displayed.) Wireless sensor unregistration display
7. Remote lamp : Displays the remote status. (Yellow = Wireless sensor registration / unrecognization display
Wireless sensor registration / recognization display
Remote status, white = Local status)
8. Key lock lamp : Displays the key lock status. (Red = keys AC/Battery Indicator
locked, white = not locked) When the AC power
supply is being used
9. Clock display : Displays the current date and time.
Battery power: 100 - 91%
10. AC/Battery status : Displays the following icons to indicate the
indicator operating status of the AC power and the Battery power: 90 - 61%
battery. (see right figure) Battery power: 60 - 31%
Note: Use this indicator as a guideline Battery power: 30 - 11%
because remaining battery power is an Battery power: 10% or less
estimate.
This indicator does not guarantee the operating time with battery.
11. Waveform operation : Displays the mode selected by the [SPAN/TRACE/POSITION] key.
display area
12. Digital display area : Displays the input values for each channel. The and keys can be used
to select the active channel (enlarged display). The selected active channel
is displayed at the very top of the waveform display.

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 13. Quick settings : Displays items that can be easily set. The and keys can be used to
activate make a Quick settings item, and the and keys to change the
values.
14. Alarm display area : Displays the status of the alarm output. (Red = alarm generated, white =
alarm not generated)
15. Pen display : Displays the signal positions, trigger Trigger position Alarm range
positions, and alarm ranges for each
channel. (see right figure)
16. File name display area : Displays the recording file name during the
recording operation.
Rriisg Outside
When data is being replayed, the display tignegr Falling the range
position and cursor information are tignegr
Stop side Within
displayed here. Start side the range
17. Scale lower limit : Displays the lower limit of the scale of the
currently active channel.
18. Waveform display area : The input signal waveforms are displayed here.
19. Scale upper limit : Displays the upper limit of the scale of the current active channel.
20. Recording bar : Indicates the remaining capacity of the record media during recording.
When data is being replayed, the display position and cursor information are
displayed here.

Measurement Procedure
A basic information on the data recording process:
Preparations -> Setup ->Record -> Replay.
Example: Voltage and temperature measurements.
Purpose : To measure voltage and the temperature of the target
Temperature Range : T type Thermocouple, 100ºC
Voltage range : 1V
Sampling interval : 1 sec
Data save destination : Internal memory (SD1)

1. Preparations : Hardware set up for Data Recording

1. Connect Thermocouple to CH 1 terminal (Temperature).

2. Connect wire to CH 2 terminal (Voltage).
3. Connect the AC power supply.
4. Turn the power supply on.
Screw tightly!

2 1

3
4

Measurement
object

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2. Setup : Menu Operation
Select the setting for only the channels being used. Make sure to turn off unused
channels. It is unnecessary to change all setting from the factory default.

Key Pointers
Basic Setup Menu Operation
The , [ENTER], and [QUIT] keys are used to set the condition on the setup menu.
The current position of the cursor on the setup menu is displayed in green.
Use the keys to move the cursor. When the [ENTER] key is pushed at the cursor
position, a selection menu or a box of entering value for selected item is displayed.
If you push the [QUIT] key, the screen closes and the settings are canceled.

•Examples of selection menu operations (AMP screen)

1. Use the keys to move 2. A selection menu is displayed 3. Push the [ENTER] key to
the cursor to the Input when the [ENTER] key is confirm your selection.
parameter of CH 1 and then pushed. Use the and keys
push the [ENTER] key. to select "TEMP."

(Note: Select "DC" for voltage measurement, and "Temperature" for temperature measurement.)

1. Push the [MENU] key to display the setup menu screen.

2. Set Input to "TEMP" and Sensor to "TC-T" for CH1,
and set Input to "DC" and Range to "1V" for CH2.
(1) Move the cursor to CH1 "Sensor" and select "TC-T" and then move to
"Range" and select “100°C” .

Select with ,
and [ENTER] key.

(2) In the same manner, move the cursor to CH2 "Input" and select "DC" and
then move to "Range" and select "1V."

3. Select "Off" for all the other channels.

(1) Using the procedure described above, select "Off" for CH 3 to CH 10.
Use the [CH GROUP] key to switch to the CH11 to CH20 group.

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 4. Push the [MENU] key and open the "DATA" menu.
Push the [MENU] key. Next, move the cursor to the “DATA” in the "MENU"
at the top.

5. Set the sampling interval to "1s".

Move the cursor to "Sampling" and then select "1s".

6. Set the Data Recording Medium to "SD memory card".

Here we will use the name "TEST" folder to be created in the internal
memory (SD1), and then set the recorded data to be placed inside the
"TEST" folder.
(1) Move the cursor to the File Name parameter and then push the [ENTER]
key.
(2) Move the cursor to the <SD1> item in the following screen, push the
[ENTER] key.

(3) The data save destination box shown in the following screen opens.
In the data saving destination box, set the SD1 as the Record Medium.

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(4) Go to the "SD1" level using the key.

Move the cursor to the "Create New Folder" icon using the keys and
then push the [ENTER] key. The Input menu will be displayed.

(5) A text input box will be displayed. Create a folder named "TEST".
(1) In the text type select; delete; insert; confirm items, move the cursor
to the A using the and keys.
(2) The selected text is displayed.
During the text select, move the cursor to the text using the , , and
keys and then push the [ENTER] key.
Input "TEST", move the cursor to [OK] , and then push the [ENTER] key
to enter your setting.

Text input box

(1) Select the text type, delete,
insert, confirm
(2) Select the character

(6) Select the "TEST" folder and then push the [ENTER] key to return to the
record setting screen.
(7) Move the cursor to and then push the [ENTER] key.

Data records using the automatic file naming which includes date and
time stamp in the file name located in the internal memory (SD1).

(8) Available space in specified memory and available data recording time
are displayed in the lower part of the Record Settings menu.

Minimum required setting for data record is now complete.

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 3. Data record : How to Record
Once required settings are saved,you can record data while it is in process.
Recoded data is available for replay.

1. Start data recording

(1) Push the [START/STOP] key.
(2) A confirmation message is displayed.

(3) Push the [ENTER] key to start data record.

2. Screen status during data recording

Once data recording starts, progress is visible on the screen.
The displayed time counts up or down.
Recording message

elapsed time remaining time for data record

(The indication becomes ++++ when the available recording time is 9999 hours or more.)

Key Pointers
Recorded Data can be viewed while it is in progress by pressing the [REVIEW] key.
Data is available for viewing from the start to the point of real time recording while in
progress.
During the replay, arbitrary level values can be viewed by moving the cursor.
Return to the data capture screen by pressing the [REVIEW] key again.

* The [DISPLAY] key allows users to switch between the 1-screen and 2-screen.

3. Stop recording
Push the [START/STOP] key to end the data recording.
(1) Push the [START/STOP] key.

(2) Confirmation message is displayed. Push the [ENTER] key.

(3) Recording ends, and the GL840 goes into the Free Running mode.

The operation of data recording is complete.

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4. Data Replay : How to Replay Recorded Data
When recording has been completed data is automatically replayed.
The automatically replayed data is the data recorded to the internal memory (SD1)
which has been set as the data capture destination.
Push the [QUIT] key to end the data replay operation.
1. Selecting a file to replay
(1) Push the [REVIEW] key.
(2) Select data to be reviewed, move the cursor to the [OK] button and
[ENTER] key.

2. Replay screen

1. Scroll bar
2. Level display area

3. Quick settings

4. Time display
5. Cursor

1. Scroll bar : Displays the position within the whole data and the
display width.
2. Level display area : Displays the levels of A and B cursors and the
difference between the A and B values.
3. Quick settings : Use the keys to search the previous or next
level. (Note: Make search settings in the menu.)
4. Time display : Displays the sampling interval and the time of the
cursor.
5. Cursor : Displays the cursor. (Note: Push the CURSOR key
to switch between A and B cursors.)
Move the cursor using the keys or the
keys.
Desired level values and time can be checked by
moving the cursor.
Push the [QUIT] key to end the data replay operation.
A confirmation message is displayed. Push the [ENTER] key.

Data replay ends, and the GL840 goes into the Free Running mode.

GL840 has many additional features. Please refer to the following pages for details.

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 Additional features
The GL840 has various functions that enhances and allows data to be collected
and displayed more effectively.
The following three functions describes these details.

Trigger
1. Functions
Starting to Control Recording Start/Stop Operations
data capture
Trigger functions control the timing of the start of a recording, and the timing
of the end of a recording.

Key Pointers
For example...
The trigger function can perform following operations:
• Start recording when the voltage exceeds 1 V
• Stop recording at 1:00 pm
• Perform control via external input

Here recording starts with the condition set as "Start recording when the
CH1 temperature exceeds 20°C".
(1) Push the [MENU] key and open the "TRIG" menu.

(2) Move the cursor to "Start Source" and select "Level".

(3) Push the [ENTER] key according to the “Level Settings” . The “Trigger
Level Settings” screen is displayed. Move the cursor to the "Mode"
parameter for the CH1, and then select "H".

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(4) Move the cursor to the "Level" parameter next to the "Mode" parameter
and then push the [ENTER] key.
(5) The input box shown in the following screen is displayed. Select "20".
Use the and keys to move to the cursor to the second digit from the
right, and the and keys to change the value. Push the [ENTER]
key.
Numerical value input box
Lower and upper limit for setting.
Waveform area for confirmation
•Use the and keys to change the
values.
•Use the and keys to move the
digit.
•Use the [ENTER] key to enter the
value.
•Use the [QUIT] key to cancel the
setting.

(6) When the screen changes to the following screen, move the cursor to the
button and then push the [ENTER] key.

(7) The screen returns to the TRIG menu screen. Push the [QUIT] key to
return the GL840 to the Free Running status.
(8) Push the [START/STOP] key to start recording.
If the trigger condition has not been satisfied, the GL840 goes into the
"Armed" status as shown on the following screen.

When the trigger condition is satisfied, the recording starts. The display is
changed to the “Data capture SD card 1” .

Key Pointer
The trigger can easily set from the "Easy trigger setting" menu in the navigation
display by pushing the [NAVI] key.

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 Span,
1. Tracedata
Starting and Position
capture Functions to Adjust the Waveform Display
Trigger functions can be used to control the timing of the start of recording,
and the timing of the end of recording.
Key Pointers
The span, trace and position operations can be performed while the GL840 is in
the Free Running mode, while it is recording data, and while it is replaying data.
The changes are applied to the displayed data only, and this change dose not
affect the recorded data.

1. How to change the Span setting

The Span parameter is used to adjust the amplitude of the input waveform.
This setting is made in the Free Running status.
(1) Set the displayed span for CH 1 to 110°C.
(2) Push the [SPAN/TRACE/POSITION] key to select the SPAN mode.

Key Pointers
The currently selected mode (SPAN, TRACE or
POSITION) can be checked by looking at the
"Waveform Operation Display Area".

(3) Use the and keys to make CH 1 active (display enlarges on the
selected channel).
(4) Use the and keys to change the Span value. Here the value for
span is set to 110°C.
When this setting is changed, the waveform screen scale will be set to
"+100.0°C to -10.0°C".

2. How to change the Trace setting.

The Trace parameter can be used to specify the selected waveform to be
visible or invisible on the display.
(1) Push the [SPAN/TRACE/POSITION] key to select the TRACE mode.
(2) Use the and keys to make CH 1 active (enlarged display).
(3) Use the and keys to select Off.
When this setting is changed to OFF, the CH 1 waveform will not be
displayed.

3. How to change the Position setting

The Position parameter is used to adjust the position of displayed waveform
that is set by the upper and lower values.
(1) Push the [SPAN/TRACE/POSITION] key to select the POSITION mode.
(2) Use the and keys to make CH 1 active (enlarged display).
(3) Use the and keys to set the Position value to "+90°C to -20°C".
When this setting has been changed, the waveform screen scale will be
set to "+90°C to -20°C".

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 Specifications
Standard Specifications
Item Description
Number of analog channel GL840-M or GL840-WV
(20ch per 1 terminal or maximum 200ch available with extension unit)
External input and Trigger input and External sampling (1ch),
output functions Logic input (4ch) or Pulse input (4ch), Alarm output (4ch)
PC interface Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX),
USB (HighSpeed supported) provided as standard features
Built-in memory device Internal memory (SD1) : approx. 4GB
SD CARD2 slot: 1 (Compatible with SDHC, up to approx. 32GByte memory available)
* Possible to save up to 2GB for one file
Number of analog channel 10ms/1ch MAX (GBD/CSV format)
10/20/50/100/125/200/250/500ms, 1/2/5/10/20/30sec
1/2/5/10/20/30min, 1hour, External
* Allowable setting varies with the input setting and the number of measurement channels.
Back-up functions Setup parameters: EEPROM/Clock: Lithium battery
Clock accuracy ±0.002% (approx. 50 seconds per month)
(ambient temperature 23°C)
Operating environment 0 to 45°C, 5 to 85%RH
(0 to 40°C when operated in batteries/15 to 35°C when battery is charging)
Power supply AC adapter : 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
DC input : 8.5 to 24 VDC (26.4 V max.)
Battery pack (option) : 7.2 VDC (2900 mAh), two packs required
Power consumption AC power consumption * when using the AC adapter provided as a standard accessory
No Condition Normal During recharging battery
1 When the LCD is on AC100 V 24 VA 38 VA
AC240 V 35 VA 55 VA
2 When the screen saver is operating AC100 V 19 VA 33 VA
AC240 V 27 VA 49 VA
DC current consumption * Normal condition: LCD brightness is set to MAX.
No Condition Normal During recharging battery
1 When the LCD is on 0.36 A 0.65 A
+24 V
2 When the screen saver is operating 0.27 A 0.56 A
Display 7-inch TFT color LCD display (WVGA800 × 480 dots)
Display language Japanese, English, French, German, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish
External dimensions GL840-M (with standard terminal): 240 x 158 x 52.5 mm
(approximate) GL840-WV (Withstand High Voltage high-precision terminal): 240 x 166 x 52.5 mm
Weight GL840-M (with standard terminal): 1,010g, GL840-WV (Withstand High Voltage
(approximate) high-precision terminal): 1,035 g * AC adapter and battery are not included.
Vibration- tested conditions Equivalent to automobile parts Type 1 category A classification

External Input/Output Functions

Item Description
Input specifications Maximum input voltage : 0 to +24V (single-ended ground input)
(pulse/logic, trigger/ Input threshold voltage : approximate +2.5 V
External sampling) Hysteresis : approximate 0.5 V (+2.5 V to +3 V)
Alarm output Output format : Open collector output (5 V, 10 k pull-up resistance)
specifications * Refer to the User's Manual in the supplied CD-ROM for more information.

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 Common specification of the terminal in the input section
* The following specifications are common to GL840-M and GL840-WV.

Item Description
Number of input channels M3 screw type, 20 channels (maximum 200 channels with extension unit)
Method Photo MOS relay scanning system, all channels isolated, balanced input
Measurement Voltage 20/50/100/200/500 mV, 1/2/5/10/20/50/100 V, 1-5 V F.S.
accuracy Temperature Thermocouple : K, J, E, T, R, S, B, N, W (WRe5-26)
Resistance temperature detector : Pt100, JPt100, Pt1000 (IEC751)
Measurement accuracy : 100°C, 500°C, 2000°C
Humidity 0 to 100% (voltage 0 V to 1 V scaling conversion)
A/D converter 16-bit Delta-Sigma A/D converter (Effective resolution: approx. 1/40,000 of ± range)
Temperature coefficient Gain : 0.01% of F.S./°C * Occurs when sampling speed is 10 ms/20 ms or 50 ms.
Zero : 0.02% of F.S./°C
Common mode rejection ratio At least 90 dB (50/60 Hz; signal source 300 or less)
Noise At least 48 dB (with +/- terminals shorted)

Specification of input section (GL840-M with standard terminal)

Item Description
Measurement accuracy *1
(23°C ±5°C)
•• Voltage : ±0.1% of F.S.
Thermocouple *1: Thermocouple diameters T, K: 0.32 , others: 0.65

• When 30 minutes or Type Measurement Measurement Accuracy

more have elapsed after Temperature Range
power was switched on 0 TS 100˚C ±5.2˚C
• Sampling 1 s/20 ch 100<TS 300˚C ±3.0˚C
R/S
• Filter ON (10) R: 300<TS 1600˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
• GND connected S: 300<TS 1760˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
400 TS 600˚C ±3.5˚C
B
600<TS 1820˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
-200 TS -100˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
K
-100<TS 1370˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +1.0˚C)
-200 TS -100˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +2.0˚C)
E
-100<TS 800˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +1.0˚C)
-200 TS -100˚C ± (0.1% of rdg +1.5˚C)
T
-100<TS 400˚C ± (0.1% of rdg +0.5˚C)
-200 TS -100˚C ±2.7˚C
J -100<TS 100˚C ±1.7˚C
100<TS 1100˚C ± (0.05% of rdg +1.0˚C)
-200 TS<0˚C ± (0.1% of rdg +2.0˚C)
N
0 TS 1300˚C ± (0.1% of rdg +1.0˚C)
W 0 TS 2000˚C ± (0.1% of rdg +1.5˚C)
Reference contact compensation ±0.5˚C
accuracy

• Resistance temperature detector

Type Measurement
* 3-wire system
Applied current Accuracy
Temperature Range
Pt100 -200 to 850°C 1mA ±1.0°C
JPt100 -200 to 500°C 1mA ±0.8°C
Pt1000 -200 to 500°C 0.3mA ±0.8°C

Maximum input voltage Between +/– terminals : 20mV to 2Vrange (60Vp-p)

5V to 100V range (110Vp-p)
Between input terminal/input terminal : 60Vp-p
Between input terminal/GND : 60Vp-p
Withstand voltage Between input terminal/input terminal : 1 minute at 350Vp-p
Between input terminal/GND : 1 minute at 350Vp-p

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 Specification of input section (GL840-WV Withstand High Voltage high-precision terminal)
Item Description
Measurement accuracy *1
(23°C ±5°C)
••Voltage : ± (0.05% of F.S. +10 µV)
Thermocouple *1: Thermocouple diameters T, K: 0.32 , others: 0.65

• When 30 minutes or Type Measurement Measurement Accuracy

more have elapsed after Temperature Rang
power was switched on 0 TS 100°C ±4.5˚C
• Sampling 1 s/10 ch 100<TS 300°C ±3.0˚C
R/S
• Filter ON (10) R: 300<TS 1600°C ±2.2˚C
• GND connected S: 300<TS 1760°C ±2.2˚C
400 TS 600°C ±3.5˚C
B
600<TS 1820°C ±2.5˚C
-200 TS -100°C ±1.5˚C
K
-100<TS 1370°C ±0.8˚C
-200 TS -100°C ±1.0˚C
E
-100<TS 800°C ±0.8˚C
-200 TS -100°C ±1.5˚C
T
-100<TS 400°C ±0.6˚C
-200 TS -100°C ±1.0˚C
J -100<TS 100°C ±0.8˚C
100<TS 1100°C ±0.6˚C
-200 TS<0°C ±2.2˚C
N
0 TS 1300°C ±1.0˚C
W 0 TS 2000°C ±1.8˚C
Reference contact compensation ±0.3˚C
accuracy

• Resistance temperature detector

Type Measurement
* 3-wire system
Applied current Accuracy
Temperature Range
Pt100 -200 TS 100°C 1mA ±0.6°C
100<TS 500°C ±0.8°C
500<TS 850°C ±1.0°C
JPt100 -200 TS 100°C 1mA ±0.6°C
100<TS 500°C ±0.8°C
Pt1000 -200 TS 100°C 0.3mA ±0.6°C
100<TS 500°C ±0.8°C

Maximum input voltage Between +/– terminals : 20mV to 2Vrange (60Vp-p)

5V to 100V range (110Vp-p)
Between input terminal/input terminal : 600Vp-p
Between input terminal/GND : 300Vp-p
Withstand voltage Between input terminal/input terminal : 1 minute at 600Vp-p
Between input terminal/GND : 2300 VACrms 1 minute

Installation Guide
For the installation procedure of the GL840 application software (USB driver /
GL100_240_840-APS), refer to the “Application Software Manual” included in the
attached CD-ROM.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

GL840 Quick Start Guide April 10, 2018

(GL840-UM-852) 1st edition-01

Publisher GRAPHTEC CORPORATION