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AEMC DL-1080, DL-1081 Operating Manual

DATA LOGGER
MODELS DL-1080/1081
USER MANUAL
V1.5x
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE FRONT COVER .......................................................................................... 8
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE DISPLAY ..................................................................................................... 9
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 9
SAFETY SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 10
POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................................. 11
DIGITAL I/O ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
RELAYS ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
RS485 .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY FOR POWERING TRANSMITTERS .................................................................... 12
ANALOG INPUTS .................................................................................................................................................. 13
CONNECTIVITY RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................. 14
WINDOWS 7 ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
GENERAL CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 23
RS485 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ 24
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 25
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - TCP/IP ................................................................................... 26
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – FTP ....................................................................................... 27
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SMTP ..................................................................................... 28
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - E-MAIL RECEIVERS ............................................................. 28
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SNMP .................................................................................... 29
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – HTTP .................................................................................... 30
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – MODBUS TCP ...................................................................... 31
ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................. 32
ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION – CUSTOM CALIBRATION ........................................................... 34
DIGITAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................. 35
REMOTE CHANNELS CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 37
VIRTUAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 40
ALARMS CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................. 41
LOG CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................ 45
DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
DOWNLOAD ............................................................................................................................................................... 50
DOWNLOAD DATA ............................................................................................................................................... 51
DOWNLOAD MANAGER ....................................................................................................................................... 54
USING THE STEP-BY-STEP (WIZARD) ......................................................................................................... 54
NON STEP-BY-STEP ...................................................................................................................................... 62
PREFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................................... 66
PASSWORD PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................. 66
COMMAND-LINE OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 67
BATCH FILE .......................................................................................................................................................... 67
ACTION TYPE ................................................................................................................................................. 67
CONNECTION MODE ..................................................................................................................................... 67
ACTION PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................................. 68
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EXPORT PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................................. 68
ANALOG INPUTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 69
DIGITAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS ...................................................................................................................................... 70
COUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 70
OUTPUT RELAYS ....................................................................................................................................................... 71
RS485 INTERFACE .................................................................................................................................................... 71
AUXILIARY RS485 ...................................................................................................................................................... 71
REMOTE CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................................. 71
VIRTUAL CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................................. 72
USB INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................................................ 73
USB DEVICE ......................................................................................................................................................... 73
USB HOST ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
ETHERNET INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................ 74
MODBUS-TCP ....................................................................................................................................................... 74
SENDING E-MAILS - SMTP .................................................................................................................................. 75
WEB PAGES - HTTP ............................................................................................................................................. 75
UNCHANGEABLE PAGES .............................................................................................................................. 75
CUSTOM PAGES ............................................................................................................................................ 77
MARKERS ............................................................................................................................................................. 77
FILE TRANSFER - FTP ......................................................................................................................................... 79
NETWORK MANAGEMENT - SNMP .................................................................................................................... 79
DATA LOGGING AND DOWNLOAD ........................................................................................................................... 81
ALARMS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 83
“FAVORITES” SCREEN .............................................................................................................................................. 88
“CHART” SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
“CHANNEL LIST” SCREEN ......................................................................................................................................... 88
“ALARMS” SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................... 88
“STATUS” SCREEN .................................................................................................................................................... 89
“CONFIGURATION” SCREEN .................................................................................................................................... 90
REPAIR AND CALIBRATION ...................................................................................................................................... 96
TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE.................................................................................................................... 96
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................. 97
WARRANTY REPAIRS ............................................................................................................................................... 97
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INTRODUCTION

The Data Logger Models DL-1080/1081, hereafter, will be referred to in this document as Data Logger.
The Data Logger is a high-resolution and high-speed data acquisition and logging equipment for analog and digital signals. The result of an advanced technological development, the product is distinguished in diverse aspects, such as high-performance, high-connectivity and ease of configuration and operation. This technology is presented as the ideal solution for applications that require flexibility and functionality for diverse communication networks.
Its main features include:
• Analog inputs: 8
• Digital inputs/outputs: 8
• Relay outputs: 2
• 2 MB internal memory
• SD Card interface (up to 16 GB – not available in some models)
• RS485 interface
o Main: Modbus RTU master and slave
o Auxiliary (DB9 connector – not available in some models): Modbus RTU slave
• Ethernet services (not available in some models):
o DHCP
o HTTP (web page)
o FTP (client and server)
o SMTP (e-mails sending)
o SNMP
o Modbus TCP
• USB:
o Host
o Device
• DISPLAY (HMI - human-machine interface [DISPLAY] – optional)
There are four input channel types in the Data Logger: analog, digital, remote and virtual. Analog and digital channels are those acquired directly by Data Logger through their respective inputs. The remote channels are those acquired through Modbus RTU protocol, operating as master on its RS485 interface. Virtual channels are a special type of input channel where mathematical operations can be carried out, allowing the calculation of complex formulas from the measured information.
The analog input channels are configurable for reading voltage, current, thermocouples, Pt100 and Pt1000 signals. These inputs count on the precision of a 24 bit A/D converter with high acquisition speed, which can reach 1000 samples per second. The digital channels can be configured individually as inputs or outputs.
The Ethernet interface allows data download and data access of the inputs and outputs, through services that can be individually enabled and configured. Through a web browser (HTTP), one can visualize the data of the enabled channel, diagnostics and general information of the Data Logger. FTP client can be used for logging data downloads. Data Logger can identify up to 32 distinct alarm conditions, allowing the triggering of outputs, sending e-mails or SNMP traps whenever an alarm condition is detected. All the information relative to the variables, status and diagnostics of the Data Logger are available in Modbus registers that can be accessed through the Modbus TCP interface or the Modbus RTU interface available either through USB interface (device) or RS485 (when operating as slave).
The USB Interface device is used for connection to a computer for configuration, monitoring or download. Whereas the USB interface host is used for connection of a USB flash drive, for data downloading from the logging memory.
The data logging memory can be transferred by any of the interfaces to the configuration software, which allows the exportation for the most diverse data formats.
When the indication of the measured data from the process is necessary, an exclusive color graphical DISPLAY (Human-Machine Interface) can be attached or installed remotely (optional).
NOTE: The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger.
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, located below
wiring and

CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION

When unpacking, remove the insulating film of the Data Logger battery the chassis according to Fig. 01, before carrying through the electrical configuration.
Fig. 01 – Insulating film of the battery

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

Data Logger chassis can be installed on a 35 mm DIN rail.
For the installation on the rail, you must pull out the two clamps located right below the connections of the channels, taking care not to remove them, as per Fig. 02.
Note: If necessary, the connector may be removed for installation of DIN rail.
Fig. 02 - DIN rail installation
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Afterwards, attach the Data Logger to the rail according to Fig. 03.
Fig. 03 - DIN rail installation
Finally, push the two clasps up until you hear a double-click to complete the installation, as shown in Fig. 04.
Fig. 04 - DIN rail installation
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Dimensions:
Fig. 05 – Dimensions without DISPLAY module
Fig. 06 – Dimensions of the side without DISPLAY module Fig. 07 – Dimensions of the side with DISPLAY module
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE FRONT COVER

NOTE: The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger.
When detaching the front cover, pull the lever at the right side of the Data Logger up to the end.
When attaching it, insert the cover (left side first) and press its right side gently. After that, press the lever back into the chassis.
Fig. 08 – Attaching and detaching Data Logger front cover
Fig. 09 – Attaching and detaching Data Logger front cover (side view)
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE DISPLAY

NOTE: The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger.
When detaching the DISPLAY, pull up the lever at the right side of the Data Logger up to the end.
When attaching it, insert the DISPLAY (left side first) and press its right side until DB9 connectors are firmly connected. After that, press the lever down into the chassis.
Fig. 10 – Attaching and detaching the Data Logger DISPLAY
Fig. 11 – Attaching and detaching the Data Logger DISPLAY (side view)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

SAFETY SUMMARY

The symbols below are used on the equipment and throughout this document to draw the user’s attention to important operational and safety information.
CAUTION or WARNING:
Read complete instructions
prior to installation and
operation of the unit.
CAUTION or WARNING:
Electrical Shock Hazard
DOUBLE INSULATION
The Data Logger power supply
is double insulated, represented
by the above symbol printed on
the equipment’s connection
label.
POWER INPUT
The Data Logger may be
powered from either AC or
DC power source.
All safety related instructions that appear in the manual must be observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or the system. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Supply Voltage
Fig. 12 - Data Logger front panel
The Data Logger has two rows of terminals. Among them are the following items: Ethernet, input connections, power supply, output relays, auxiliary power supply output, digital inputs and serial communication. This information is identified according to Fig. 13 and Fig. 14:
Fig. 13 - Upper side connections
NOTES: 1) An external protection device consisting of a 0.5A slow blow fuse (UL Listed) must be wired near to the
2) A switch or circuit-breaker placed near to the
Fig. 14 - Lower side connections
Data Logger shall be used as the disconnecting device.
Data Logger.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

• Input signal leads must be installed in grounded conduits and away from power or contactor wires.
• Instruments must be powered only by an exclusive power supply.
• Installing RC filters (47Ω and 100nF, serial) is strongly recommended at contactor coils or any other inductors.
• System failure should always be taken into account when designing a control panel to avoid irreversible damage to
equipment or injury to people. The RL1 and RL2 output relays, used as alarms, do not warrant total protection.
• Wiring section: minimum gauge 0.14 mm².
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Fig. 15 - Voltage connection
Fig. 16 - Dry-contact connection
Fig. 17 - NPN Connection

POWER SUPPLY

The terminals 25 and 26 are used to supply power to the Data Logger.

DIGITAL I/O

There are eight I/O ports that can be individually configured as inputs or outputs. There is a terminal for the positive signal of each I/O, and a common negative terminal for all of them (there is no isolation between the channels).
• Inputs:
When configured as inputs, they may be connected to voltage outputs (please check the acceptable levels in the Specifications section), dry-contact outputs and NPN outputs. Care must be taken when connecting multiple outputs because there is no isolation between the Data Logger inputs.
• Outputs:
When configured as outputs, they can activate limited power loads (please check the Specifications section).
Fig. 18 - Connection of a load RL to a digital output

RELAYS

The Data Logger has 2 relays that can be used in the activation of electrical loads (please check the Specifications section). For each relay, there is a common terminal, NC (normally closed) terminal and a NO (normally open) terminal. When deactivated, the relay common is in contact with the NC terminal. When activated, the common is in contact with the NO terminal.

RS485

The RS485 Interface of the Data Logger has terminals for the 3-wire communication, including the common. The connection in a Modbus network will depend if the device is configured to operate as a master or a slave.
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• Master
• Slave
Fig. 19 – Master and Slave

AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY FOR POWERING TRANSMITTERS

For non 24V transmitters, there is a built in 24V
DC power supply available in the Data Logger. This auxiliary power
supply is electrically isolated from the other Data Logger terminals.
Below is the correct way to use the auxiliary power supply for powering 4-20mA transmitters (2-wire).
Fig. 20 – Auxiliary power supply powering 4-20mA (2-wire) transmitters
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The RTD connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the
the cancellation of the error caused by the lead resistance. All
Cables used for connecting thermocouples must have the same thermoelectric
correct polarity can cause
The voltage connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the
The milliamp connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the

ANALOG INPUTS

Pt100/Pt1000 connection
figure at the left. The 3-wire connection from the Pt100 sensing element to the Data Logger input guarantees
three wires must have the same gauge and length.
For the two-wire Pt100, interconnect terminals 1 and 2.
Thermocouple connection
The Thermocouple connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left. Please observe the correct connection polarity.
characteristics as the thermocouple used (compensation cable or extension cable), and also must be connected with the correct polarity.
The non-use of compensation cables or the use with the in significant measurement errors.
Voltage (mV) connection
Voltage (V) connection
Current (mA) connection
The millivolt connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left. Please observe the correct polarity of the connection.
figure at the left. Please observe the correct polarity of the connection.
figure at the left. Please observe the correct polarity of the connection.
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Interface used for SD card expansion. The data from the logger memory can be transferred by any of the interfaces to the configuration software, which allows exportation for a wide
Interface used for Ethernet 10/100 communication. It is recommended to use a category 5 (or
tion to the Ethernet network; the yellow LED (on the right

CONNECTIVITY RESOURCES

Fig. 21 - Data Logger connectivity resources
USB Connection
PC Connection
SD card connection
Ethernet
Interface used for a USB drive connection, for downloading data from the logger memory.
Interface used for connection to a computer for configuration, monitoring or data download.
varity of data formats.
higher) cable in a RJ45 connector.
The Ethernet connector on the Data Logger has two indicating LEDS: the green LED (on the left side) lights indicating the connec side) flashes indicating that there is data traffic in the interface.
DB9 connection for DISPLAY (Optional)
Connection for installation of the DISPLAY (Human–Machine Interface) on the Data Logger used for indicating measured signals and configuration. With firmware version 1.20 and higher, it can be used as a generic RS485/Modbus RTU (slave) port.
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us interface,
When connecting the equipment, both LEDs initially flash two times and then turn off until all
remains ON in normal condition. When it is logging, flashes 2 times at 3
they are wrong, probably the clock battery has run down and needs to be replaced. If it is OK, try rebooting the machine by turning off its power supply and restarting it after 10 seconds. If
flag remains ON only while a cable is connected to a USB device or while the USB
ive: flash drive with insufficient writing space, inability to write to the flash drive (write protected) or flash drive not compatible (sector different from 512 bytes, for example), the USB LED flashes while the error
the flash drive has been removed). Check the "USB
At the end of the download, if everything is correct, the USB flag remains ON until the

FLAGS (LEDS)

Tx/Rx flags
Status / USB flags
These LEDs signal transmission and reception of data by the RS485/Modb regardless if it is configured to operate in master or slave mode.
the initialization has been completed. The Status flag
second intervals. In error conditions, this LED will be flashing 3 times at 8 second intervals.
In the error cases, please check if the Data Logger clock has the correct date and time. If
the LED continues to indicate an error, there may be something wrong with your Data Logger requiring service.
The USB flash drive is plugged into the USB host interface. The following exceptions are:
• Download errors via USB flash dr
condition remains (typically, until Interface" section in the "Data Logger Operation" chapter for more details.
• flash drive has been removed from the equipment.
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INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER

When installing the configuration software, the USB driver is automatically installed. If you need to install the driver without depending on the software, this can be done by following the procedure described below.
The following installation steps may vary from PC to PC, even for the same operating system version. The steps and screens that follow below are only for guidance purposes.
NOTE: The Data Logger may be referred to as the FieldLogger in some instances.

WINDOWS 7

1. Connect the Data Logger to a USB port on your computer. Windows will try to install a driver automatically and will not succeed, because the necessary driver is not in its standard library.
2. Click on "Start>Control Panel". Click on "System", then on the "Device Manager".
3. Locate the Data Logger (the icon with an exclamation mark next to it) and double-click on it.
4. Click on "Update Driver...".
5. Ask to "Browse my computer for driver software".
6. Enter the path for the folder where the drivers are located (the product CD or folder where you saved them when downloaded from the site).
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7. Wait for the installation to begin.
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9. Windows will indicate that it cannot verify the editor of this driver. Confirm the installation anyway.
10. A message indicating successful installation will then display.
11. Returning to the Device Manager screen will allow you to check which virtual serial port is allocated to the Data Logger.
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DEFINITION AND SELECTION OF SERIAL PORT (COM) - WINDOWS

The serial port associated to the Data Logger is automatically defined by the operating system right after connecting the Data Logger. The user can easily identify or change the COM port associated with Data Logger:
NOTE: The Data Logger may be referred to as the FieldLogger in some instances.
Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Manager / COM & LPT Ports
Select the device "USB Serial Port" corresponding to the Data Logger and click on "Properties". Select "Port Settings" and click on "Advanced". In the "COM Port Number", select the serial port to be associated with Data Logger. Some serial ports can be checked while In Use. Just select one of these ports if you know that it is not being used by another peripheral device on your computer.
In some cases, the serial ports can be checked as in use even when the associated device is no longer installed on your computer. In this case it is safe to associate this port to Data Logger. The following figure presents the view of the device manager containing a Data Logger, and property screens where you can reset the associated COM port.
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CONFIGURATION AND DATA DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE

The configuration software (Configurator) allows you to configure Data Logger, download and export recorded data and read input channels and status information. This chapter is intended to show and explain software usage. The use of the Data Logger with all its features will be detailed in the chapter "Data Logger Operation”.
On the main screen, choose the function that you want to run from the four available:
• Configuration: Allows you to change the Data Logger configuration.
• Diagnostics: Allows you to read the values of the enabled channels, the status of configured alarms and general
information and device status.
• Download: Allows you to download data from the Data Logger memory, view and export them in various
formats.
• Preferences: It allows modifying some of the software options.
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CONFIGURATION

On the configuration screen, you can select one of the following options:
• Read Configuration: Reads the current configuration of a Data Logger.
• New Configuration: Creates a configuration from the scratch.
• Open Configuration: Loads a previously configuration saved to a file on your PC.
When choosing to create a new configuration, you must specify a file where this configuration will be saved.
For software version 1.40 and higher, you must select which Data Logger you are about to configure (power – normal or 24V – does not matter on this case):
• Complete model, with Ethernet, USB, expansible memory using an SD Card and a second RS485 interface ready to accept an optional HMI.
• Model with USB but no Ethernet, non-expansible memory (internal flash only – no SD Card) and only one RS485 interface.
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Once the configuration has been loaded into the software (originated from a device, a file, or simply created from scratch, according to the selected option), then you can make the desired configuration changes. There is a sequence of screens with various parameters arranged by functionality to accomplish this.
Each time you try to move onto the next screen (via the "Next" button), the configured parameters are checked. If there
are problems with any parameter, an error window is displayed and the symbol " ” shows up next to the field that may not be consistent with other previous settings.
The icon bar at the bottom of the window has icons for the following functions:
• Back: Returns to the previous configuration screen.
• Save: Saves the current configuration to a file. If a file has not yet been associated with this configuration, it
opens a dialog screen for the user to choose the name and location of the file.
• Connection: Allows connection to a Data Logger (opens a window for the interface selection) when it is disconnected and the disconnection when it is connected.
• Load Screen Initial Configuration: Undo the changes made by the user and returns to the initial configuration of the current screen.
• Cancel: Closes the current configuration.
• Next: Performs the settings check of the current configuration screen and, if everything is OK, goes to the next
screen.
Icon toolbar
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GENERAL CONFIGURATIONS

The first screen shows some general parameters for configuration for the Data Logger:
• Tag (name) to be given to the equipment (maximum of 16 characters).
• When using the DISPLAY with the Data Logger, you need to indicate the level of access that the operator will
have:
o No DISPLAY access: Prevents the use of the DISPLAY, because no parameter can be viewed by it in
the Data Logger.
o Parameters reading: The DISPLAY can be used only to view the channels and status of the Data
Logger, no configuration changes are allowed.
o DISPLAY configuration and overall reading: Full configuration of the DISPLAY is allowed, as well
as viewing the channels and status of the Data Logger.
o Overall configuration and reading: The DISPLAY can be used to configure parameters (its own and
some for the Data Logger), in addition to viewing the channels and status of the Data Logger.
• Enabling data download by using a USB flash drive: it enables or disables the data download using a USB flash drive. When enabled, it also indicates the priority in case of a USB flash drive without enough space to download all requested data: more recent data or older data. In addition, you can configure the number of days (from the day of download, if the priority is the latest, or from the oldest data, if the priority is the oldest) that you want to download. Because of the fact that we do not make a copy of all data from the equipment’s memory (which, in the case of SD cards, can be a lot of data), this can accelerate download time significantly.
General Configurations
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RS485 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION

Next configuration screen is the RS485 Interface screen. On this screen, you can choose the type of behavior for this interface: whether it will be a Modbus RTU slave, a Modbus RTU master or not be used at all. It is recommended to disable the interface if it is not used.
When it is used as a slave, you must configure your Modbus address, the baud rate, parity and number of stop bits.
When it is used as a master, it is not necessary to configure the Modbus address (only valid for the slaves). In this case, the configuration of Modbus network, where it indicates which registers are read from what slaves, will be carried through later, on the Remote Channels screen.
Interface RS485
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ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION

The Ethernet interface configuration should be carried through the screen below. If it is to be used, it is recommended to disable it, as shown here.
Disabled Ethernet Interface
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ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - TCP/IP
Once the interface is enabled, the buttons on the left allow you to enable and configure each of the services offered by this interface. The icon on the right of each button shows whether the related service is enabled or not.
The first configuration to be made is the selection of fixed IP or DHCP and, in the case of fixed IP, to choose the parameters relating to it, such as Data Logger IP, the subnet mask and default gateway.
You must choose whether or not to use DNS, which can be used to connect to the e-mail server or FTP server (when the Data Logger is the FTP client for the daily download of data through this service). If so, you must configure the DNS server's IP address or, if the DHCP option has been selected, you can choose to search for the DNS server’s IP from the DHCP server.
Ethernet Interface - TCP/IP Configuration
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ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – FTP
The FTP button allows you to configure the options related to the FTP services. There are two types of FTP related functionality to choose from in the Data Logger: client and server.
As a server, the Data Logger allows for an external client to connect to it in order to download logged data, both from the SD card as well as from internal memory. You must configure the connection and access data, for user name (maximum of 10 characters), password (maximum of 10 characters) and connection port.
As a client, once a day at a set time, it will connect to a FTP server to send the data from its memory (internal or SD card). You must configure the following access parameters so the Data Logger will be able to access the server: user (maximum of 50 characters) and password (maximum of 10 characters), in addition to the IP address or server name (in case you enabled the DNS – name being up to 50 characters) and the server’s port.
Ethernet Interface - FTP Configuration
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ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SMTP
The SMTP button allows access to the parameters related to sending e-mails. The Data Logger allows e-mails to be sent to multiple receivers when alarms or events are active. On this screen, the parameters related to the access to the e-mail server must be configured, such as its IP address or server name (in case you enabled the DNS – name being up to 50 characters), in addition to the user (maximum of 50 characters) and password (maximum of 12 characters).
Finally, you must configure the e-mail parameters to be sent in case of an alarm event. This e-mail has a subject (maximum of 32 characters) and has a part of the message body that is user defined (up to 64 characters) and it is the same for all alarms or events. The e-mail of the sender (maximum of 50 characters) and the e-mails of the receivers (maximum of 50 characters for each one) must also be configured.
Ethernet Interface - SMTP Configuration
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - E-MAIL RECEIVERS
To insert e-mail receivers, click on the "Edit List" button. A new window will open, allowing for the inclusion and removal of e-mails from the receivers list. All potential receivers of alarm or event e-mails must be included in this window. The choice of which alarms or events will be sent to which receivers will be made later, on the alarms configuration screen.
Ethernet Interface - Configuration of E-mail Receivers
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ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SNMP
The SNMP protocol can be enabled and configured by clicking on the SNMP button. SNMP in the Data Logger is read- only. Thus, you should set up the public access (maximum of 16 characters) and connection port.
For using traps, you must enable them separately. You should also set up the IP address and destination port for the traps.
Ethernet Interface – SNMP Configuration
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ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – HTTP
The HTTP button enables the Data Logger to serve a web page with some of its data. This page has an auto-refresh parameter, indicating to the browser software that the page should be reloaded with updated data from periodically. For this, the configuration needed is the connection port and the time in seconds between page updates.
Ethernet Interface – HTTP Configuration
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