G-REMOTE User Manual
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Graphtec product. This is a cloud service that can be used by customers who have purchased a GL series data logger. You can use the G-REMOTE function to remotely control the GL series connected to the Internet.
1.1 Precautions for use
- No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation.
- The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
- While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make other comments or suggestions.
- Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product.
- Performance may not be satisfied depending on the usage environment of this product. In that case, please review the usage environment.
1.2 About registered trademarks
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- All names of companies, brands, logotypes, and products appearing in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
1.3 About copyright
This instruction manual is copyrighted by Graphtec Corporation.
2. Preparation
2.1 Target model
Please note that the applicable models for each service are different for G-REMOTE and G-DRIVE.
G-REMOTE applicable models
- GL260
*Optional B-568 is required for wireless LAN connection. *The number of devices that can be connected depends on the number of simultaneous accesses in your contract.
G-DRIVE applicable models
- GL260 (wireless LAN)
- GL240 (wireless LAN)
- GL840 (wired LAN /wireless LAN)
- GL980 (wired LAN)
- GL2000 (wired LAN)
- GL7000 (wired LAN)
- GLT400 (wired LAN /wireless LAN)
*Optional B-568 is required for wireless LAN connection. *The number of devices that can be connected depends on the number of simultaneous accesses in your contract.
2.2 Operating environment
Please use this service under the following environment.
| Item | Environment |
|---|---|
| PC Compatible browser | OS and PC equipped with a web browser |
| Internet connection | Google Chrome (recommended), Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari *Internet browser that supports HTML5 To use G-REMOTE and G-DRIVE, you need an environment where you can connect to the Internet. *Customers are responsible for preparing the equipment and equipment required to connect to the Internet. |
Note - G-REMOTE will not work properly if you access it from multiple browsers or PCs.
3. Service Details
3.1 G-REMOTE screen
This is a service for remotely controlling GL devices. For information on how to register devices, please refer to "Chapter 4 Service Details" in the installation manual. When you access G-REMOTE for the first time, it will be displayed in English. Follow the steps below to switch languages if necessary. (Chinese/English/French/German/Japanese/Korea/Spanish)
- Click the "Account" button in the red frame from the G-REMOTE top menu.
- Change the language from "Language" in the account menu.
- A confirmation message will appear; select OK. Automatically reloads the page when switching languages.
- The language setting will apply.
Note G-REMOTE and our applications (GL-Connection, APS, etc.) cannot be used at the same time. Depending on your browser, a pop-up message saying "Do not display the confirmation dialog repeatedly" may be displayed. If you check "Do not display confirmation dialog repeatedly", it may not work properly.
Top menu
This menu is common to all pages.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Account name | Your account name |
| Top page | Move to the top page. |
| Account | Go to your account settings page. *If you change the registered device using remote settings, please reload the G-REMOTE page. |
| Language choice | Change the language displayed on G-REMOTE. Reloads the page when changes are made. |
| GRAPHTEC home page | Go to the GRAPHTEC homepage. |
| G-REMOTE version | Your G-REMOTE version |
| Version history | Check G-REMOTE version history. |
3.2 All models Display screen for all models
Displays the waveform of the connected GL device on one page. Displayed when there are two or more registered devices.
Key UI elements include: Display switching, Waveform screen, Digital screen, Waveform menu, Check device information, Recording start/stop button [▶️/■].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Change screen | You can move to each model's screen, CSV replay screen, etc. |
| Display switching | You can change whether to split the waveform screen and display it. Normal display/2-split display |
| Waveform screen | You can check the waveform. The waveform update interval is the same as the update interval set in the waveform menu. |
| Waveform menu | This is a menu related to waveform operations. You can check the content by hovering over it with your mouse cursor. |
| Digital screen | You can check the digital value. The update interval is the same as the update interval set in the waveform menu. |
| Check device information | You can check information about the device. |
| Recording start/stop button | Recording start/stop can be controlled. *Not recorded on the PC side. |
Display switching
You can change whether the waveform screen is divided and displayed.
- Normal display: Display to fill the entire width of the screen.
- 2-split display: Displays by dividing the width of the screen into two.
Waveform screen
Display the waveform. The waveform update interval is the same as the update interval set in the waveform menu.
Waveform screen: Display the waveform. If the number of displayed points is exceeded, the waveform will scroll. The number of displayed points can be changed from the waveform menu.
Waveform highlight display: Displays the entire waveform. Waveforms can be displayed backwards by switching "Scroll On/Off" in the waveform menu. The maximum number of waveform highlights varies depending on the number of connected devices. Example: When the number of connected devices is 1: Maximum 5000 points. When the number of connected devices is 2: Maximum 2500 points. When the number of connected devices is 5: Maximum 1000 points. If the number of connected devices is 10: Maximum 500 points.
Waveform screen operation
The following operations are only possible when "Screen Scroll On/Off" [⚙️/▶️] in the waveform menu is Off:
- Waveform scaling: Scale the waveform by moving the mouse wheel over the waveform.
- Display range change: Change the display range by selecting "zoom" [?] at the top right of the waveform and dragging the mouse.
- Display range movement: Move the position by selecting "pan" [➡️] at the top right of the waveform and dragging the mouse.
Waveform menu
Check the model name and change the waveform settings.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Identification name display | You can check the distinguished name. |
| Display mode | Switch between waveform display and enlarged digital display. |
| Update interval | You can change the update interval. Refresh time/ 1,2,5,10,20,30 seconds/1 minute |
| No. of display points | Change the number of points displayed on the waveform screen. The waveform scrolls when you change the number of displayed points. *When screen scrolling is on: 10,20,50,100 points |
| Display CH | Change the CH to display. Analog (every 10CH), logic, pulse, calculation (every 10CH) |
| Scroll On/Off | Change the settings for automatically scrolling the waveform screen. By stopping screen scrolling, you can go back and check the waveform. |
Attention: Update interval may increase communication traffic.
Digital value display
You can check the digital value.
- Status display: Displays the main unit status during free running and recording.
- Digital value display: Displays the digital value of each CH. The displayed CH can be changed from "Change display CH" in the waveform menu.
- Recording start/stop button: Start/stop recording. *Recording will not start if the recording start conditions are incorrect. Please check the setting. Example: The trigger condition is incorrect, the recording destination media is full, etc.
Check device information
Check information about your device.
- Logger display: Displays the model.
- Wireless display: Displays the wireless signal strength (Great ?, Weak ?, Error ❌).
- Device information display: Displays information about equipment and recording.
- Battery display: Show battery status. *Not displayed when connected to AC.
- Free space: Displays free space. *Updated every few minutes.
- Alarm output display: Displays alarm output status.
Enlarged digital value display
You can check the enlarged digital value. The number of channels displayed in one line changes depending on the screen size.
UI elements include: Waveform menu, Digital value display, Check device information, Recording start/stop button [▶️/■].
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Waveform menu | This is a menu related to waveform operations. You can check the content by hovering over it with your mouse cursor. |
| Digital value display | Displays enlarged digital values. *The number of channels displayed in one line changes depending on the screen size. |
| Check device information | You can check information about the device. |
| Recording start/stop button | Recording start/stop can be controlled. *Not recorded on the PC side. |
3.3 Logger display screen
This is the screen for each model. You can view waveforms, change settings, operate files on the main unit's media, and view information.
Navigation options include: Display switching [➡️], Monitor [?️], Remote display [?], Settings [⚙️], File operations [?], Download timer [⏱️], Information [ℹ️].
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Display switching | Move to various screens. |
| Monitor | Display the waveform screen. |
| Remote display | Show remote display screen. |
| Settings | Display the settings screen. |
| File operations | Displays the file operation screen. |
| Download timer | Displays the download timer screen. |
| Information | Display the information screen. |
Remote display
You can check and operate the GL device screen remotely. You can operate the main unit remotely by clicking the keys on the right side of the screen. Please refer to the main unit manual for details.
Screen update rate: Change the screen update rate. Options: 500ms, 1, 3, 5 seconds.
Note Depending on the update speed, communication traffic may increase if displayed for a long time.
Settings screen
You can view and change device settings. For each setting Item, please refer to the main unit manual of the GL device. *Settings cannot be changed while recording is in progress.
Settings categories include: AMP, DATA, TRIGGER, ALARM, I/F, OTHER.
Use G-DRIVE server.
Use the G-DRIVE of the logged in account. Clicking this will automatically fill in each Item for FTP client settings.
File operation screen
You can download and delete files in the device. You can download/delete multiple files by checking the folders and files. Please refer to the main unit manual for details.
Notes:
- Files being recorded will not be displayed and cannot be deleted or downloaded.
- If the language of the device and the language of the file name do not match, it may not be displayed or downloaded correctly.
Download timer screen
This is a function that automatically downloads when the set time comes while the download timer start screen is displayed. Up to 30 times can be set. Download files in the checked folders.
UI elements: Move to upper folder [⬆️], Current folder path, Transfer folder selection, Download timer settings [⚙️], Start [▶️].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Move to upper folder | Move up one folder. |
| Current folder path | Displays the path of the currently displayed folder. |
| Transfer folder selection | Please check the folders that will be automatically downloaded. You can move folders by double-clicking the folder list. You can delete a folder by right-clicking and selecting "Delete". |
| Download timer settings | Set download timer. |
| Start | Open the download timer start screen. The download will only occur when the start screen is open. If you close the screen, the download will not occur. |
Notes:
- All files/folders in the checked folders will be downloaded for the first time. From the second time onwards, only files that have been added will be downloaded. Files with the same name will not be downloaded.
- Once you close the automatic transfer start screen, all files will be downloaded again the next time the start screen is displayed.
- Files that are being recorded will not be downloaded.
- While the automatic transfer start screen is displayed, you cannot move to other screens such as the settings screen.
- If the next time comes during automatic download, it will be ignored.
- If the language of the device and the language of the file name do not match, it may not be displayed or downloaded correctly.
Download timer settings
UI elements: Time list, Entering the time, Add time [➕], Delete time [❌], OK [✔️], Cancel [?].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Time list | Download timer time list. |
| Entering the time | Enter the time manually. |
| Add time | Add the entered time. You cannot add the same time. |
| Delete time | You can select a time in the time list and delete it. |
| OK | Reflect the settings. |
| Cancel | Closes the screen without applying the settings. |
Automatic transfer start screen
UI elements: Check the time, Communication log, Cancel [?].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Check the time | You can check the time when the transfer will occur. |
| Communication log | You can check the date and time when the last communication error occurred. |
| Cancel | Cancel the download timer. |
Information screen
Check the information about the main unit.
| Item | Displays |
|---|---|
| Device name | Displays device name. |
| Host Name | Displays identification name. |
| Serial number | Displays serial number. |
| Firmware Revision | Displays firmware version. Show revisions. |
| Connection method | Displays connection method. |
| MAC Address | Displays MAC Address. |
| IP Address | Displays IP address. |
3.4 CSV file replay screen
This is the screen for playing CSV files saved on your PC or G-DRIVE. You can play up to 5 at the same time by switching tabs. CSV files saved on your PC can be played by clicking the "PC File" button or by dragging and dropping the CSV file onto the screen. To play a CSV file on G-DRIVE, select the file from "G-DRIVE".
Notes: CSV files can be played up to a total size of 50MB. -Depending on the memory installed in your PC, you may not be able to play large CSV files. Only files recorded on devices that can be connected via G-REMOTE can be played. -Files with the same name as files that have already been played cannot be played. Alarm output is not supported. - Only files with a; "," and a decimal point; "." can be read.
UI elements: File tab, PC file [?], G-DRIVE [☁️], Demo replay [▶️], File replay range, Waveform cursor [?], Digital screen, Menu [☰].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| File tab | Select the tab to display the waveform. Up to 5 can be played. |
| PC file | Specify and play the CSV file in the PC folder. |
| G-DRIVE | Specify and play the CSV file in G-DRIVE. |
| Demo replay | Play the demo waveform. |
| File replay range | Play CSV files by dragging and dropping them onto the screen. |
| Waveform cursor | A cursor will be displayed when you move the mouse cursor over the waveform screen. You can check the digital value at the cursor area displayed on the waveform screen. |
| Digital screen | You can check the digital value at the cursor area displayed on the waveform screen. |
| Menu | This is a menu related to CSV replay. You can check the content by hovering over it with your mouse cursor. |
CSV replay menu
You can perform searches, etc. Select "Close" [❌] to end file replay.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| File name | Displays the name; the CSV file currently being played. |
| Search | Search for data. |
| Close | Finish playing the CSV file. |
Search
You can search for data using specified conditions. Search results are displayed in a list, and double-clicking displays a line.
UI elements: Search conditions [⚙️], Search execution [?], Result list, Close [❌].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Search conditions | Specify search conditions. Level value search: Rise/Fall/In range/Out;
range Logic search: H/L Maximum value search Minimum value search *Level value, maximum value, and minimum value searches are applicable to analog, pulse, and calculation channels. |
| Search execution | Search based on conditions. The time, CH, and value when the conditions are met are displayed. Double-clicking the result will display a mark on the waveform. |
| Result list | The time, CH, and value when the conditions are met are displayed. Double-clicking the result will display a mark on the waveform. |
| Close | Close the CSV search screen. |
3.5 Custom monitor function (beta version)
This function allows you to freely select CHs from multiple connected devices and display them on a single waveform. Up to 20 channels can be added. The added CHs can be rearranged freely by dragging with the mouse.
UI elements: Waveform menu [☰], Waveform screen, Enlarged digital value display, Mouse draggable area [↔️].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Waveform menu | This is a menu related to waveform operations. You can check the content by hovering over it with your mouse cursor. |
| Waveform screen | You can check the waveform. The waveform update interval is the same as the update interval set in the waveform menu. |
| Digital screen | You can check the digital value. The update interval is the same as the update interval set in the waveform menu. |
| Mouse draggable area | In the waveform screen, the order; CHs is changed by dragging "::" next to the digital. In the digital screen, drag CH to change the CH sequence. |
Note When the custom monitor screen is displayed, the update interval; various devices is changed to 1 second.
Waveform menu
Check the model name and change the waveform settings.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| CH settings | You can check the distinguished name. |
| Display mode | Switch between waveform display and enlarged digital display. |
| Update interval | You can change the update interval. 1,2,5,10,20,30 seconds/1 minute |
| No.; display points | Change the number; points displayed on the waveform screen. The waveform scrolls when you change the number; displayed points. *When screen scrolling is on: 10,20,50,100 points |
| Scroll On/Off | Change the settings for automatically scrolling the waveform screen. By stopping screen scrolling, you can go back and check the waveform. |
CH setting screen
Set the CH to be displayed on the waveform. You can select from analog, logic, pulse, and arithmetic CHs whose input is other than Off. Up to 20 CHs can be added.
UI elements: Number; additional CHs / Max., Device Selection [?], CH Display Switch, CH name display, Min. setting, Middle setting, Max. setting, Min color, Max color, Text color, Color point size change, OK [✔️], Cancel [?].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Selection | Switch devices. |
| Number; additional CHs / Max. | Displays the number; CHs currently added and the maximum number; CHs that can be added. |
| Display CH | Displays analog, logic, pulse, and arithmetic CHs whose inputs are not Off. CHs can be added by checking the checkboxes. |
| OK | Confirm changes and add the checked CH to the waveform. |
| Cancel | Cancel changes. |
CH Sorting
The order; CHs can be rearranged by dragging the digital values on the waveform and magnified digital screens.
UI elements: Waveform Screen, Enlarged digital value display, Mouse draggable area [↔️].
3.6 Heat area function (beta version)
This function loads an image on a PC and freely places color points on the image. It is also possible to set the color points to change color according to their values. Images with the latest update time can be displayed by specifying a folder on G-DRIVE. Up to five images can be played back simultaneously by switching tabs.
Notes: The total size; image files can be up to 50MB. -Up to 30 color points can be added. -Only analog CH is supported. -Image files that can be played back are JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP.
UI elements: Heat Area Screen, File tab, Menu [☰], PC File [?], G-DRIVE [☁️], Demo [▶️], Image drag-and-drop area, Color point [?].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| File tab | Switches tabs to display images. Up to 5 images can be played. |
| PC File | Specify images in the PC folder to play. |
| G-DRIVE | Specify a folder in G-DRIVE. The latest image with the update time existing in the specified folder is displayed. The image update interval is about 2 seconds. |
| Demo | Play the image for demonstration. Color points will be placed in the demo position. |
| File replay range | Play image files by dragging and dropping them onto the screen. Playable extensions are "JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP". |
| Menu | This menu is related to heat area settings. You can check the contents by hovering the mouse cursor over them. |
| Color point | Displays the color points added in the CH settings. You can move them by mouse dragging on the image. |
Note When the Heat Area screen is displayed, the update interval for various devices is changed to 1 second.
Menu
CH settings and other settings can be made. Select "Close" [❌] to exit the image play.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| File name | Displays the name; the currently playing image. If G-DRIVE is selected, the folder path is displayed. |
| CH settings | CH settings. |
| Close | Finish playing the image. |
CH settings
Sets the color points to be placed on the image.
UI elements: Number; additional CHs, Logger selection [?], CH Display Switch, CH name display, Min. setting, Middle setting, Max. setting, Min color, Max color, Text color, Color point size change, OK [✔️], Cancel [?].
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Logger selection | Select logger. |
| Number; additional CHs | Displays the number; CHs to be placed. Up to 30 CHs can be placed. |
| CH Display Switch | Switches the CH to display color points. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| CH name display | Displays each CH. |
| Min. setting | Sets the minimum value for the color point. The closer to the minimum value, the more the background; the color point changes to the minimum color. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| Middle setting | Sets the midpoint value; the color point. The closer to the intermediate value, the color point background changes to transparent. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| Max. setting | Sets the maximum value; the color point. The closer to the maximum value, the more the background; the color point changes to the maximum color. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| Min color | Sets the minimum color for the color points. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| Max color | Sets the maximum color; the color points. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| Text color | Sets the text color; the color point. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| Color point size change | Change the size; the color points. All the settings can be changed by selecting "ALL". |
| OK | Reflects the changes made. |
| Cancel | Discard the changes made. |
