ABUS myPCLab User Manual
myPCLab
ABUS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Data Logger
User Manual
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inform your supplier or inform at info@abustek.com
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The specifications mentioned in this manual are limited to those for the standard type under the
specified model number break-down and do not necessarily apply for customized instruments.
Please note that changes in the specifications, construction, or component parts of the instrument
may not immediately be reflected in this manual at the time of change.
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responsibility for any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable, or
for any indirect damages.
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with equipment or property damage, it must be understood that operation of damaged equipment could,
under certain operational conditions, result in degraded process system performance leading to
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noted:
1. The relevant sections of these instructions must be read carefully before proceeding.
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3. Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing must only be carried out by suitably trained
personnel and in accordance with the information given. Any deviation from these instructions will
transfer the complete liability to the user.
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operating in conditions of high pressure and/or temperature.
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dry. Normal safe handling procedures must be used.
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Safety advice concerning the use of the equipment described in this manual or any relevant hazard data
sheets (where applicable) may be obtained from the Company address on the back cover, together with
servicing and spares information.
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CATALOGUE
Contents Page No.
1. Introduction 4
2. Presentation
Technical Parameters
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3. Dimensions 5
4. Connections
1.
Pt-100 Wiring
Thermocouple Wiring
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3. 4 ~ 20 mA Wiring
4.
0 ~ 50 mV Wiring
0 ~ 10 V Wiring
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6.
Dry Contact Wiring
Voltage Digital Input Wiring
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5. Installation
1. Recommendation
2. Input Signal
3. USB Driver Installation
4.
Software Installation
6. Configuration
Serial Port Assignment
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7. Safety Precautions 12
8. Warranty 12
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1. INTRODUCTION
myPCLab is a very compact Data Acquisition tool that connects to a PC via a
USB port and monitors two universal input analogue variables along with one digital
input. From hobbyists to scientists, from simple technical tasks to complex engineering
activities, myPCLab can be an invaluable tool for on-line monitoring and data logging
in school, laboratory research, machine data recording and industrial understanding.
It comes with intuitive and easy-to-use Windows software which plots and
records the data, shows gauges, bar-graphs and digital readouts. The USB port is
accessed as a virtual serial port, which makes myPCLab compatible with SCADA
software with Modbus RTU driver or with any program with ASCII serial
communication.
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Multiple units of myPCLab can be connected to the same computer, easily
expanding the number of inputs. The myPCLab software can simultaneously
communicate with multiple modules.
This manual describes software installation and connection of input signals to a
myPCLab module. Instructions on using the software are available on its help system.
2. PRESENTATION
Technical Parameters
Analog Input Signals: Configurable for channels 1 and 2. The input signals and measuring ranges are
listed in the above table.
Thermocouples: J, K, T, E, N, R, S and B types.
Input Impedance >> 1 MΩ
Pt100: Three wires connection, 625 A bias current, α = 0.00385.
Linear Signals: 0 to 50 mVdc: Input Impedance >> 1 MΩ
0 to 10 Vdc: Input Impedance = 1 MΩ. Available only for channel 1.
4 to 20 mAdc: Input Impedance: 22 Ω (+ 2,0 Vdc)
Digital Input: Logic voltage or dry contact signals.
“0” Logic Level: contact closed or voltage lower than 0,5 Vdc.
“1” Logic Level: contact opened or voltage from 2,0 V to 5,0 Vdc.
Digital input special features: Digital input can be configured for counting, timing or frequency
measuring (pulses per time unit). Configurable: debounce time and scale
factor.
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