ANKOM RF - Manual (Page 9)

Operator’s Manual
Rev F 8/29/14
pg. 9
Adding Modules
The ANKOM
RF
Gas Production System has a modular design that allows the user to increase or decrease the
number of samples tested. The Reference Module Zero is used to monitor and record atmospheric pressure. The
Base Coordinator is used to communicate with up to 50 Modules each programmed with a unique ID number and
system address. If you have a system with less than 50 Modules, more can be ordered to complete your system.
When ordering additional Modules, it is important to let ANKOM know what Module numbers you currently have
(for example: 1-5) so that the new Modules can be programmed correctly for your system. The Module number is
displayed on the Module’s label and on the chip plugged into the circuit board. If your system is complete with 50
Modules and you would like to add more Modules, an additional RFS Base Kit is required. This second Base Kit
will communicate on a different network than the original. It is possible to have as many as 5 Base Kits and 250
Modules in a facility.
Each ANKOM
RF
Gas Production System network requires a connection to a
unique laptop or desktop computer. The computer does NOT have to be
dedicated to the ANKOM system.
You must run GPM software version 9.7.1 or greater if you are adding
Modules with temperature sensors to an existing system. Existing Modules
can be upgraded to include temperature sensors. Contact ANKOM for details.
Safety Precautions
This system is designed to meet and/or exceed the applicable standards of CE, CSA, NRTL and OSHA.
WARNING: For the 250 ml – 1000 ml narrow-mouth Glass Bottles, never
apply pressure exceeding 10 psi while purging your system (eliminating
oxygen), or allow the pressure in the Bottles to exceed 10 psi (685 mbar)
during an experiment.
For the 1.8 L wide-mouth bottles, never let pressure exceed 1 psi.
Always wear safety glasses and appropriate lab protection when handling the
Modules.
Using this system and/or its components in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer voids the warranty and may result in harm to the user.
Please review the entire contents of this manual before you begin operating
this product.