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User Guide CheckMate 3 Notes, cautions and warnings! Throughout the manual notes, cautions, and warnings are indicated with various icons and written in bold like the example below: CAUTION! Always replace a fuse with one of the same size and rating.
CheckMate 3 User Guide Safety Instructions Personnel operating and maintaining the device must be familiar with all aspects of its operation and be proficient in maintenance. Such personnel should review the following precautions to promote safety awareness. General • Always refer to the manual before operating or maintaining the equipment.
CheckMate 3 CheckMate 3 Overview CheckMate 3 is based on an all-in-one concept which together with state-of-the-art sensor technology ensures fail-safe tests and documentation. With full self-diagnostics, CheckMate 3 detects most common operator faults and offers an efficient automatic report function.
CheckMate 3 User Guide 11 12 Main switch Gas outlet 24VDC Power supply connection USB A port for connection of barcode reader, memory key and keyboard USB B port for PC communication (for future use) Serial COM port for dump of data for external data collection...
User Guide CheckMate 3 Setting up 1. Place the device on a level and stable surface. 2. Connect the supplied needle set to the measuring gas inlet (labelled ) on the right side of the device as shown below, then place the needle in the holder NOTE! It is not possible to fit the needle set without a filter on the measuring gas inlet.
Barcode reader It is possible to connect a barcode scanner to CheckMate 3. The barcode scanner must be a USB type and we recommend using a “Datalogic Heron D130” barcode scanner. The barcode scanner must be connected to the USB A connector...
CheckMate 3 User Guide 2. Operation and Maintenance Modes The device can be in one of 5 modes: Switched off Power supply disconnected. Standby mode Display shows the Standby screen. User has been logged off (if login is required). Sensor temperature is maintained.
User Guide CheckMate 3 Login Different levels of login can be set up: No login At start-up the device will automatically run the self-test and warm- up period and when finished it changes to show the measuring screen and will be ready for measuring.
CheckMate 3 User Guide Logging off To log off press the key from the measuring screen. When device is switched into Standby or Sleep mode either automatically or when manually selected from the “Main menu”, current user will be logged off.
CO gasses. Due to this fact the CheckMate 3 provides advanced Speed-Up functions in software allowing measurement times down to 7 secs. For devices with built-in CO sensors we also incorporate a scheme for...
CheckMate 3 User Guide Explanation of the “Response time (T )” NOTE! Only valid for devices with an Electro-chemical (EC) O sensor. According to the specifications the Electro-chemical (EC) O sensor has a Response time ) of 7 sec. This means that when performing consecutive measurements in areas with large differences in the O concentrations, the device will as a minimum reach 95% of the “true”...
User Guide CheckMate 3 Correction for CO cross-sensitivity NOTE! Only valid for devices with an Electro-chemical (EC) O sensor and without sensor. Due to the Electro-chemical (EC) O sensor’s cross-sensitivity to CO , you must manually compensate for the read-out value using the appropriate correction factor from the table below to obtain a more accurate result.
CheckMate 3 User Guide offset calibration NOTE! Only valid for devices with an Electro-chemical (EC) O sensor. An electrochemical (EC) sensor is to be treated as a wearing part as the chemistry inside wears proportionally to the amount of O seen during its lifetime.
User Guide CheckMate 3 The Measuring screen Product: 47 08/17/06 13:46 Meat 400 gr. Measuring mode: Manual spot Product Menu 2,49 25,1 72,4 Press to measure Upper section The upper section of the measuring screen displays the current date and time, currently selected product number, product name and product measuring mode.
CheckMate 3 User Guide Measuring modes Four different measuring modes are available: Manual spot Press key to start the measuring. The measuring stops automatically after the set-up product measuring time. Auto spot The measuring starts automatically when the measured gas is different from 20.9% O...
User Guide CheckMate 3 Selecting a product for measuring 1. From the measuring screen press the key to bring up the Last used products screen. Last used products Total no. of products: 10 Find product 47: Meat 400 gr. 100: Ham 200gr.
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CheckMate 3 User Guide 6. Selecting one of the Product..methods (ex. Product name) brings up an appropriate touch screen keyboard for keying in the product data. Enter product name "Sausage " Ins Del OK 7. Key in the product name (ex. Sausage) and confirm by pressing the OK key.
User Guide CheckMate 3 Performing a measurement 1. Make sure that the device is in Ready mode - see "Modes" on page 15. 2. Select appropriate product - see "Selecting a product for measuring" on page 24. 3. Place a septum on the product/package to be measured/analysed.
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CheckMate 3 User Guide 9. When measuring finishes (or in case of periodic measuring, after each measuring) the recent result is shown on the screen Product: 47 08/17/06 13:46 Meat 400 gr. Measuring mode: Manual spot Product Menu 2,49 25,1...
Select Sleep from the Main menu. The device switches into Sleep mode. For a detailed description of the various modes - see "Modes" on page 15. Error messages Four types of error messages may occur in CheckMate 3: • Information • Warnings • System error •...
CheckMate 3 User Guide Cleaning and Maintenance General Performing cleaning and maintenance regularly reduces the chances of equipment failure. CAUTION! Personnel performing any maintenance or cleaning must familiarize themselves with the "Safety Instructions" on page 9 before attempting any of these procedures.
User Guide CheckMate 3 Replacing printer paper (Only models with printer) To replace printer paper roll do the following: 1. Open the paper roll tray by pulling it outwards, then remove the empty paper roll. 2. Place new paper roll...
CheckMate 3 User Guide 3. Menus and Settings General When device is switched on (after power off) it is locked in User access level. In User access level the operator has access to a limited number of functions only and is not allowed to perform parameter set-up.
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User Guide CheckMate 3 Export / Import* Export of product log data, export/import of products, users and device settings. Requires connection of a USB memory key. See "Export/Import" on page 47 for details. Standby Log off and switch the device into Standby mode.
Select whether or not a value should be displayed on the measuring screen. The number of potential gasses depends on the CheckMate 3 type and the sensors installed. Up to 4 gasses/values can be displayed on the measuring screen. Concentration alarms 1 - 6 Setting of the alarms.
User Guide CheckMate 3 Customer fields Select whether or not keying in of customer data before and/ or after the measurement is required. Note data must be entered after the measurement if required. In these cases Note required. Press will be displayed in the bottom of the measuring screen.
CheckMate 3 User Guide Copy product This function copies an existing product to a new product. The values can then be adjusted to the desired product (see "Edit product" on page 33). This function can be used to create a new product that is similar to an existing product.
User Guide CheckMate 3 Data log Selecting Data log from the Main menu will display a screen with a list of all the logged data for the currently selected product. Measuments which have been interrupted or marked as invalid are displayed on a red background.
CheckMate 3 User Guide General setup Selecting General setup from the Main menu will display a menu with available set-up parameters. 13:46 General setup 08/17/06 Data log setup ... Network setup ... Custom fields setup ... User setup ... Back light...
User Guide CheckMate 3 Time Setting of current time (hh:mm:ss) Date Setting of current date (using Date format) ( ± 2 days) Date format Setting of date format (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY) Decimal separator Select whether to use “,” or “.” as decimal separator Printer header Select header text for printouts (ex.
CheckMate 3 User Guide Network logging setup Network logging Select whether or not network logging is required. Server IP Set up an IP-address to be used for collecting log data for each measurement via LAN. This requires for setting up of a Server Port number as well.
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User Guide CheckMate 3 Serial data dump specification Start Column Length ** Type Description Note pos.* Numeric O2 [%] Fixed decimal point, eg. "020.9465" Numeric CO2 [%] Fixed decimal point, eg. "020.9465" Numeric Balance [%] Fixed decimal point, eg. "020.9465"...
CheckMate 3 User Guide Network setup ... Selecting Network setup ... from the General setup menu will display a screen showing the network set-up parameters. 13:46 Network setup ... 08/17/06 DHCP IP-address XX.XX.XX.XX Subnet mask XXX.XXX.XXX.X Default gateway XXX.XX.X.X This is where you make the device’s network (LAN) settings.
User Guide CheckMate 3 User setup ... Selecting User setup ... from the General setup menu will display a screen showing the User setup parameters. 13:46 User setup ... 08/17/06 Show users Edit user New user Delete user User log in: Log in with ID: From here the user database is maintained.
CheckMate 3 User Guide Access level When device is switched on (after power off) it is locked in User access level. In User access level you have only access to a limited number of functions and is not allowed to perform parameter set-up.
User Guide CheckMate 3 Calibration NOTE! Apart from the below described “Offset (20,9%) calibration” all calibration procedures must be carried out by Service Technicians only, as calibration requires for special skills and the access to certified calibration gasses. Invalid calibration compromises measurement results.
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CheckMate 3 User Guide 5. In the Main menu use key to scroll down to the Main menu 13:46 Calibration menu item then push the key to enter the 08/17/06 Product menu function. Data log Diagnostic menu General setup Access level Calibration 6.
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User Guide CheckMate 3 10. You will be asked to perform the calibration. 13:46 Warning NOTE! Existing calibration value, if any, will be 08/17/06 Old value: XXXXX overwritten. New value: XXXXX Select "Yes" then push key. Perform calibration? Select and press 11.
CheckMate 3 User Guide Export/Import Selecting Export/Import from the Main menu will display a screen listing the various functions for exporting and importing of data. 13:46 Export / Import 08/17/06 Export data collection of current product Export all data collections...
User Guide CheckMate 3 Sleep Selecting Sleep from the Main menu will force the device into Sleep mode. Sleep 13:46 08/17/06 See "Modes" on page 15 for details. Language Selecting Language from the Main menu will display a screen listing the available languages.
CheckMate 3 User Guide 4. Technical Information Technical specifications Electrical connections Mains 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Power consumption Zirconia O sensor: max 40W Electrochemical O sensor: max 30W Mechanical data Analyzer size 180 x 315 x 220 mm (H x W x D)
User Guide CheckMate 3 Connectivity Network/LAN Ethernet 10/100 mbit/s Base-T with DHCP client or fixed IP RS232 D-SUB 9 DTE interface (male connedtor) Host, USB 2.0 Connector type A, max current 100mA Device, USB 2.0 Connector type B Gas connection...
CheckMate 3 User Guide Zirconia O2 sensor Measure time Min. 3 sec. (incl. 1 sec. measure delay time) Sample volume Min. 1,35 ml (with a 3 sec measuring time and a flow of 27 ml/min) Typical sample volume 2,83 ml ( with a 5 sec measuring time and a flow of...
User Guide CheckMate 3 Accuracy specification (excl. calibration) Zirkonia sensor resolution 0,1 % absolute in range above 10 % 0,01 % absolute in range above 1 % 0,001 % absolute in range below 1 % Zirkonia sensor accuracy ±0,01 % absolute in range below 1 % ±1 % relative in range above 1 %...
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