TRMS CLAMP-ON • AC CURRENT
AC VOLTAGE • DC CURRENT
DC VOLTAGE • THERMOCOUPLE
TEMP/RH • EVENT LOGGER
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Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
certifies that this instrument has been calibrated
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met its published specifications.
An NIST traceable certificate may be
requested at the time of purchase, or obtained
by returning the instrument to our repair and
calibration facility, for a nominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
receipt by the customer.
These instruments comply with safety standard EN 61010-1 (Ed 2-2001) or EN
61010-2-032 (2002) for voltages and categories of installation, at an altitude
below 2000m and indoors, with a degree of pollution at most equal to 2.
• Do not use in explosive atmosphere or in the presence of ammable
gases or fumes.
•
Do not use on voltage networks greater than categories mentione
• Observe the maximum voltages and intensities assigned between terminals
and earth.
•
Do not use it if appears damaged, incomplete or improperly clos
• Before each use, check the condition of the insulation of cables, case and
accessories. Anything which appears damaged (even partially) must be
reported for repair or scrapping.
•
leads and accessories of voltages and categories at least equal to those
Use
of the instrument.
• Observe the environmental conditions of use.
• Use only recommended fuse.
fuse (L111).
• Do not modify the instrument and use only original replacement parts.
Repairs or adjustments must be performed by authorized personnel.
d above.
ed.
Disconnect all leads before replacing the
• Replace the batteries when the “Low Bat” LED is blinking.
all cables from the instrument or remove the clamp on from the cable before
opening the access door to the batteries.
•
Use protective equipment when security conditions are required.
Keep your hands away from unused terminals of the device.
•
When handling probes, probe tips, current sensors and alligators clips,
•
keep ngers behind the guards.
For
•
measurements of dangerous voltages, rst connect the black lead to the
black terminal of the instrument and then connect this lead to the low voltage point of the source to measure (potential closer to Earth). Then connect
the red lead to the red terminal of the instrument and connect the lead to the
hot source to measure. Disconnection must be done respecting the reverse
order, rst disconnect the hot lead and then red then black lead.
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1.1 Symbols Used
Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING and that the operator must
refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument in all
cases where this symbol is marked.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may
be dangerous.
Refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signifies that application around
and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.
Ground/Earth
Important instructions to read and understand completely.
Important information to acknowledge.
Battery
Fuse
USB socket
Compliance with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility European
directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)
In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection system
for recycling electrical and electronic components In accordance with directive
WEEE 2002/96/EC
1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
CAT I: For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the
AC supply wall outlet such as specially protected lines (mains)
derived circuits.
CAT II: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to
the electrical distribution system (AC supply wall outlet). Examples are measurements on household appliances or portable
tools.
CAT III: For measurements performed in the building installation at the
distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in xed installation and circuit breakers.
CAT IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply
(< 1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices,
ripple control units, or meters.
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1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consistent
with the packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the
equipment appears to be damaged, le a claim immediately with the carrier
and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any
damage. Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim.
1.4 Ordering Information
Simple Logger® II Model CL601 ...................................... Cat. #2126.01
(1-Channel, TRMS Clamp-on 600AAC)
Includes USB cable, DataView® aoftware, 2x1.5V AA-cell alkaline batteries and user manual.
Simple Logger® II Model L101 ......................................... Cat. #2126.02
(1-Channel, TRMS 0 to 1VAC)
Includes a USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA-cell alkaline batteries and user
manual. Probes purchased separately.
Simple Logger® II Model L102 ......................................... Cat. #2126.03
(2-Channel, TRMS 0 to 1VAC)
Includes a USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA-cell alkaline batteries and user
manual. Probes purchased separately.
Simple Logger® II Model L111 .......................................... Cat. #2126.04
(1-Channel, TRMS 0 to 1AAC)
Includes a USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA-cell alkaline batteries, one fuse 2A
(250V) and user manual. Probes purchased separately.
Simple Logger® II Model L261 ........................................ Cat. #2126.05
(1-Channel, TRMS 600VAC/DC)
Includes USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA-cell alkaline batteries, one set of leads,
one set of alligator clips and user manual.
Simple Logger® II Model L322 ........................................ Cat. #2126.06
(2-Channel, 4 to 20mADC, Current)
Includes USB cable, one 4-position terminal block connector, DataView® software, 2x1.5V
AA-cell alkaline batteries and user manual.
Simple Logger® II Model L404 ........................................ Cat. #2126.29
(4-Channel, Event Logger)
Includes USB cable, one 8-position terminal block connector, DataView® software, 2x1.5V
AA-cell alkaline batteries and user manual.
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II Model L432 ........................................ Cat. #2126.07
(2-Channel, DC ±100mV / 1V / 10VDC)
Includes USB cable, one 4-position terminal block connector, DataView® software, 2x1.5V
AA alkaline batteries and user manual.
Simple Logger® II Model L481 ........................................ Cat. #2126.25
(1-Channel, ±850VDC)
Includes USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA alkaline batteries, one set of leads, one
set of alligator clips and user manual.
Simple Logger® II Model L562 ........................................ Cat. #2126.35
(2-Channel, TRMS 600V Voltage Input & 1V Current Probe Input)
Includes USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA alkaline batteries, one set of leads, one
set of alligator clips and user manual. Probes purchased separately.
Simple Logger® II Model L642 ........................................ Cat. #2126.08
(2-Channel, Temperature Thermocouple)
Includes USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA alkaline batteries and user manual.
Simple Logger® II Model L702 ........................................ Cat. #2126.09
(2-Channel, Temp/RH Logger)
Includes USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA alkaline batteries and user manual.
Simple Logger® II Model ML912 ..................................... Cat. #2126.37
(2-Channel, TRMS, MiniFlex® 100/1000AAC)
Includes USB cable, DataView® software, 2x1.5V AA alkaline batteries and user manual.
1.4.1 Recommended Probes for Models L101, L102 & L562
AC Current Probe Model MN261
(24A-100mV/A, 240A-10mV/A, BNC)
NOTE: The MN261 current probe should not be used on applications above
10 or 100 Amps (depending on range) when used with either the L101 or L102
data loggers. Clipping of the input signal could result.
K Type, -58° to 1292° F (Model L642) ................................. Cat. #2126.46
Thermocouple - Flexible (1.2mm),
K Type, -58° to 480° F (Model L642) ................................... Cat. #2126.47
Fuse - Set of 5, 2A (250V) FA (Model L111) ........................ Cat. #2126.48
Replacement - Type A to 5-pin mini-B 2M USB cable .........Cat. #2126.49
Small Classic Carrying Bag ................................................. Cat. #2133.72
Lead - Set of 2, color-coded 5 ft w/color-coded alligator clips
(Rated 600V CAT IV, 15A) ................................................... Cat. #2140.62
Lead - Set of 2, color-coded 10 ft w/color-coded alligator clips
(Rated 600V CAT IV, 15A) ................................................... Cat. #2140.63
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
The Simple Logger® II Series include one and two channel recording
devices (model dependent) powered by alkaline batteries. For AC units,
line tracking is performed such that 64 samples over one line cycle are
taken. Frequency tracking is performed over the range of ±2Hz around
the nominal line frequency (50 or 60Hz). Harmonic measurements are
calculated from these 64 samples (harmonics are only available from the
Simple Logger® II Control Panel within the DataView® software).
The Simple Logger® II records at a rate of up to eight times per second
(model dependent). Samples are taken at a user dened storage rate.
This means that the input(s) are ignored between measurement intervals.
Battery operation and compact size allows for installation in tight locations
without the need for external power. A series of front panel LEDs provide
a quick status of the logger’s state and memory usage.
The main advantage of the logger is its ability to perform a variety of
recording tasks with easy and intuitive setup from a computer using
DataView® software.
Analog information on the input is sampled and converted to a digital
value. This digital signal is processed and stored along with scale and
time information. An optically isolated Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
provides for the transfer of data from the instrument’s internal memory to
the computer for analysis.
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2.2 Control Features
2.2.1 Standard Models
1
2
3
Figure 2-1
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1. Input (model dependent)
L101/L102 - BNC Input Termination
L261/L481 - Two recessed 4mm safety banana jacks
L111 - Two recessed 4mm safety banana jacks and fuse location
L322/L432 - One 4-position removable screw-type terminal block
L404 - One 8-position removable screw-type terminal block
L562 - BNC/Two recessed 4mm safety banana jacks
L642 - Two miniature thermocouple connectors
L702 - Temp/RH Sensor
ML912 - Two captive MiniFlex
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2. Five LED Indicators
The LEDs on the logger serve two functions: Control Operation and
Status Function.
• The control operation (when holding down the PRESS button) is
indicated with text to the left of each LED.
• The status function (when PRESS is not being held down) associated with each LED is indicated with text to the right of each LED.
• Refer to § 4.1 for detailed descriptions of each LED.
3. Control Button (PRESS)
This button marked “PRESS” selects the mode of operation. Use this
button to start or stop recordings, erase the memory, clear alarms and
turn the instrument ON/OFF.
4. Female Type Mini-B USB Connector
This connector is located on the bottom of the instrument.
5. Reset Switch (not shown)
The RESET switch resets the CPU. To access this switch, remove
the battery compartment cover then remove the four screws holding the two halves of the case together. The reset switch is located
on the exposed PCB near the inputs (refer to § 4.11).
6. Flash Upgrade Switches (not shown)
These two switches (accessible from under the top cover), the RESET
switch and upgrade software are used to recover from a failed ash
upgrade procedure (refer to § 4.12).
WARNING: If the RESET switch is pressed when the logger is recording,
data in memory may be lost.
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2.2.2 Clamp-on Model CL601
INPUT: 0-600A
600V CAT III
1
AC
2
3
4
Figure 2-2
1. Safety barrier anti-slip guard
For safety purposes, always hold the probe under the guard.
2. Control Button (PRESS)
This button marked “PRESS” selects the mode of operation. Use this
button to start or stop recordings, erase the memory and clear alarms.
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3. Five LED Indicators
The LEDs on the instrument serve two functions: control operation
and status function.
• The control operation (function when holding down the PRESS
button) is indicated with text to the left of each LED.
• The status function (function when PRESS is not being held down)
associated with each LED is indicated with text to the right of each
LED.
• Refer to § 4.1 for detailed descriptions of each LED.
4. Female Type Mini-B USB Connector
5. Reset Switch (not shown)
The RESET switch resets the CPU. To access the switch, remove the
battery compartment cover. The switch is located at the top left of the
battery compartment (refer to § 4.11).
6. Flash Upgrade Switches (not shown)
These two switches (accessible from under the battery compartment),
the RESET switch and upgrade software are used to recover from a
failed ash upgrade procedure (refer to § 4.12).
WARNING: If the RESET switch is pressed when the logger is recording,
data in memory may be lost.
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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference Conditions: 23°C ± 3°C, 30-50% RH, DC or 50/60 Hz, no AC external magnetic eld, DC
magnetic eld ≤ 40A/m, centered conductor, battery voltage: 3V ± 10%.
240,000 measurement (512kB). Recorded data is stored in non-volatile
100 hrs to >45 days (dependent on storage rate/recording length)
OneTwo
10 to 50mV: ±(0.5% of Reading +1mV)
50 to 1000mV: ±(0.5% of Reading +0.5mV)
Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day
Start/Stop, FIFO and Extended Recording Mode* (XRM
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
memory and retained even if battery is low or removed.
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
5.38 x 2.75 x 1.28" (136 x 70 x 32mm)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility
CE Approved
EN 61326-1; 07/1997 (+A1 10/1998, +A2 09/2001, +A3 05/2004)
EN 61010-1; 50V CAT III; Pollution Degree 2
BNC
AC
0 to 1V
0 to 10mV unspecified
AC
0.1mV
5Vrms or ± 7.07V PEAK
800kW
64 samples/cycle
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2x1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
6.4 oz (180g)
UL94-V0
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
2000m
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MODEL
ELECTRICAL
Channels
Input
Input Level
Accuracy
(50/60Hz)
Resolution
Maximum Input Current***
Input Impedance
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Modes
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Fuse
Power Source**
Battery Life
Start/Stop, FIFO and Extended Recording Mode* (XRM
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility
CE Approved
EN 61326-1; 07/1997 (+A1 10/1998, +A2 09/2001, +A3 05/2004)
10 to 50mA: ±(0.5% of Reading +1mA)
50 to 1000mA: ±(0.5% of Reading +0.5mA)
Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
Recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory and
retained even if battery is low or removed.
(dependent on storage rate/recording length)
5.18 x 2.75 x 1.28" (132 x 70 x 32mm)
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
EN 61010-1; 50V CAT III; Pollution Degree 2
L111
One
Two recessed banana jacks
AC
0 to 1A
0 to 10mA unspecified
0.1mA
1.2A
1W
64 samples/cycle
240,000 measurement (512kB).
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2A FA 250V 5x20mm
2x1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
100 hours to >45 days
6.64 oz (188g)
UL94-V0
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
2000m
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MODEL
ELECTRICAL
Channels
Input
Input Level
Accuracy
(50/60Hz)
Resolution
Maximum Input Voltage***
Input Impedance
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Modes
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Power Source**
Battery Life
Start/Stop, FIFO and Extended Recording Mode* (XRM
240,000 measurement (512KB). Recorded data is stored in non-volatile
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility
CE Approved
EN 61326-1; 07/1997 (+A1 10/1998, +A2 09/2001, +A3 05/2004)
Two recessed 4mm safety banana jacks
50 to 600V: ±(0.5% of Reading +0.5V)
Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
memory and retained even if battery is low or removed.
(dependent on storage rate/recording length)
4.94 x 2.75 x 1.28" (125 x 70 x 32mm)
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
EN61010-1; 600V CAT III, 300V CAT IV; Pollution Degree 2
L261
One
0 to 600VAC/DC
0 to 5V: unspecified
5 to 50V: ±(0.5% of Reading +1V)
0.1V
1.2 x 600V
40MW
64 samples/cycle
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2x1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
100 hours to >45 days
6.4 oz (180g)
UL94-V0
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
2000m
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MODEL
ELECTRICAL
Channels
Input
Input Level
Accuracy
Resolution
Maximum Input Current***
Input Impedance
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Modes
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Power Source**
Battery Life
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility
CE Approved
One 4-position removable screw-type terminal block
Maximum of 8 samples taken at storage interval
Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day
Start/Stop, FIFO and Extended Recording Mode* (XRM
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
Recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory and
retained even if battery is low or removed.
(dependent on storage rate/recording length)
5.45 x 2.75 x 1.28" (136 x 70 x 32mm)
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
EN 61010-1; 50V CAT III; Pollution Degree 2
EN 61326-1; 07/1997 (+A1 10/1998, +A2 09/2001, +A3 05/2004)
L322
Two
DC to +20mADC
-20mA
(0.25% of Reading +0.05mA)
0.01mA
DC
±24mA
50W
240,000 measurement (512KB).
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2x1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
100 hours to >45 days
6.4 oz (181g)
UL94-V0
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
2000m
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MODEL
L404
ELECTRICAL
Channels
Input
Input Level
Maximum Input Voltage***
Input Impedance
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Mode
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Power Source**
Battery Life
One 8-position removable screw-type terminal block
Maximum of 8 per second
Maximum once every two sample periods (event dependent)
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
Recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory and
retained even if battery is low or removed.
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2x1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
(dependent on storage rate/recording length)
Four
Contact closure, 0 to 5V
DC
10V
>150 KW
Event Recording
50,000 events (512KB).
100 hours to >45 days
(1)
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MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
5.45 x 2.75 x 1.28" (136 x 70 x 32mm)
6.4 oz (181g)
Polycarbonate UL94-V0
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
2000m
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
CE Approved
EN 61010-1; 50V CAT III; Pollution Degree 2
IP40
Yes
(1) This recording mode stores the time and duration of the event, and the channel the event occurred on.
An event occurs when the input falls below 0.7V and ends when it rises above 0.8V. An internal pull up is
provided for contact closure.
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MODEL
ELECTRICAL
Channels
Input
Input Level
(3 ranges/channel)
Accuracy
(50/60Hz)
Resolution
Maximum Input Voltage***
Input Impedance
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Modes
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Power Source**
Battery Life
Range 1: -100mV to 100mVRange 2: -1V to 1VDC
Range 3: -10V to 10VDC
Range 1: ±(0.5% of Reading +1mV)
Range 2: ±(0.5% of Reading +1mV)
Range 3: ±(0.5% of Reading +10mV)
Range 1: 0.1mV
Range 2: 1mV
Range 3: 10mV
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility
CE Approved
One 4-position removable screw-type terminal block
Maximum of 8 samples taken at storage interval
Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day
Start/Stop, FIFO and Extended Recording Mode* (XRM
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
240,000 measurement (512KB). Recorded data is stored in non-volatile
memory and retained even if battery is low or removed.
(dependent on storage rate/recording length)
5.45 x 2.75 x 1.28" (136 x 70 x 32mm)
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
EN 61010-1; 50V CAT III; Pollution Degree 2
EN 61326-1; 07/1997 (+A1 10/1998, +A2 09/2001, +A3 05/2004)
L432
Two
DC
± (1.2 x Nominal Range)
100mV/1V: 80kW; 10V: 800kW
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2x1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
100 hours to >45 days
6.4 oz (181g)
UL94-V0
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
2000m
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MODEL
ELECTRICAL
Channels
Input
Input Level
Accuracy
(50/60Hz)
Resolution
Maximum Input Voltage***
Input Impedance
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Modes
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Power Source**
Battery Life
Start/Stop, FIFO and Extended Recording Mode* (XRM
240,000 measurement (512KB). Recorded data is stored in non-volatile
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
CE Approved
Two recessed 4mm safety banana jacks
50 to 850V: ±(0.5% of Reading +0.5V)
Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
memory and retained even if battery is low or removed.
(dependent on storage rate/recording length)
4.94 x 2.75 x 1.28" (125 x 70 x 32mm)
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
EN61010-1; 600V CAT III, 300V CAT IV; Pollution Degree 2
L481
One
-850VDC to +850VDC
0 to 5V: unspecified
5 to 50V: ±(0.5% of Reading +1V)
0.1V
DC
±1020V
40MW
Maximum of 8 per second
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2x1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
100 hours to >45 days
6.4 oz (180g)
UL94-V0
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
2000m
IP40
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Channels
Connection
Input
Input Level
Accuracy
(50/60Hz)
Resolution
Maximum Input Voltage***
Input Impedance
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Modes
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Power Source**
Battery Life
Current ChannelVoltage Channel
BNCTwo recessed banana jacks
0 to 1V (for use with current
probes with a voltage output)
0 to 10mV unspecified
10 to 50mV:
±(0.5% of Reading + 1mV)
50 to 1000mV:
±(0.5% of Reading + 0.5mV)
0.1mV0.1V
5Vrms or ± 7.07V
800kW40MW
Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day
Start/Stop, FIFO and Extended Recording Mode* (XRM
15 minutes to 8 weeks, programmable using DataView
240,000 measurements (512KB). Recorded data is stored in non-volatile
memory and retained even if battery is low or removed.
100 hours to >45 days (dependent on storage rate/recording length)
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Weight (with battery)
Case
Vibration
Shock
Drop
5.38 x 2.75 x 1.28" (136 x 70 x 32mm)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
Up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility
CE Approved
EN61010-1; 600V CAT III, 300V CAT IV; Pollution Degree 2
EN 61326-1; 07/1997 (+A1 10/1998, +A2 09/2001, +A3 05/2004)
USB 2.0 optically isolated
2x1.5V AA-cell alkaline batteries
IEC 68-2-6 (1.5mm, 10 to 55Hz)
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Two
PEAK1.2 x 600V
64 samples/cycle
6.4 oz (180g)
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IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
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0 to 600V
0 to 5V unspecified
5 to 50V:
±(0.5% of Reading + 1V)
50 to 600V:
±(0.5% of Reading + 0.5V)
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MODEL
L642
ELECTRICAL
Channels
Input
Measurement Range:
(thermocouple dependent)
Resolution
Accuracy (J, K, T, N, E)
Accuracy (R, S)
Temperature
Coefficient:
Maximum Differential
Voltage
Sample Rate
Storage Rate
Storage Modes
Recording Length
Memory
Communication
Power Source**
Battery Life
Two miniature thermocouple connectors
°F°C
J -346 to +2192J -210 to +1200
K -328 to +2501K -200 to +1372
T -328 to +752T -200 to +400
N -328 to +2372N -200 to +1300
E -238 to 1742E -150 to +950
R 32 to 3212R 0 to 1767
S 32 to 3212S 0 to 1767
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
up to 85% at 95°F (35°C), Non-condensing
SAFETY & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Safety Rating
Protection Degree
Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility
CE Approved
EN 61010-2-032; 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III; Pollution Degree 2
EN 61326-1; 07/1997 (+A1 10/1998, +A2 09/2001, +A3 05/2004)
*This unique recording mode provides the opportunity to continuously record over long periods of time
by reducing the storage resolution of the stored data and maintaining matching resolution for the newest
data. Each time the memory fills up using XRM™, every other of the oldest stored samples is discarded
making room for newer samples. This process continues until the recording is manually stopped.
**A memory backup capacitor provides backup power while the batteries are being changed. This
backup capacitor will maintain the instrument for up to 10 seconds without batteries installed. After 10
seconds the date and time will need to be reset (data and configuration will be maintained). If the unit is
connected to DataView® via a PC, the battery life is 100 hours regardless of the storage rate.
*** Input level beyond this range may damage the instrument.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Split CT – AC Current
AC
0 to 600A
0 to 5A: Unspecified
0.1A
600A < 1 min
64 samples/cycle
17.1 oz (485g)
Polycarbonate UL94-V0
2 bus bars - 50 x 5mm
IEC 68-2-27 (30G)
IEC 68-2-32 (1m)
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OPERATION
4.1 LED Control Operation and Status Function
The ON/SLEEP state of the SLII can be determined by pressing the PRESS
button for less than 0.5 seconds. If the instrument is ON, the status of the
instrument will be shown by the LEDs. If the instrument is in SLEEP mode,
all the status LEDs will light until the PRESS button is released. Once
released, the status indication resumes.
If the instrument is in its sleep state, it can be woken up by pressing the
PRESS button until all LEDs light. At this point, the button can be released
to show the status of the instrument.
Control of the instrument is performed by pressing and holding the PRESS
button until the control LED corresponding to the desired operation lights.
Releasing the button when the desired control LED is illuminated results
in the corresponding operation being performed.
When holding the PRESS button, each LED will light in sequence. Continuing to hold the PRESS button will result in all LEDs being off after the
last LED lights. If you continue to hold the button down, the sequence will
repeat with the rst LED. Releasing the button after the last LED turns off
and before the rst LED turns on will result in no action being taken by the
instrument. This provides a mechanism to cancel (or ignore) the button
press.
The instrument will go into a sleep state to conserve power before a
scheduled recording starts and will wake up shortly before a recording
start time.
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The Control and Status Operation of each LED is as follows:
GREEN LED
CONTROL
STATUS
Starts a Recording
Single-blinkLogger is in Standby Mode (and not recording)
Double-blinkLogger is in Record Mode
ORANGE LED
CONTROL
STATUS
Stops a Recording
OFFLogger is not in an Overload condition
Single-blinkOne or more inputs are in an Overload condition
YELLOW LED
CONTROL
STATUS
Clears the Alarm State (see § 4.6)
OFFNo alarm has been seen on any input
Single-blinkAt least one channel has seen an alarm at least once
Double-blinkAt least one channel is currently in an alarm condition
Fast-blinkArmed to clear alarm indication
RED LED
CONTROL
STATUS
Erases the Memory (See § 4.7)
OFFNo data in memory
Single-blinkMemory is partially filled
Double-blinkMemory is full
Fast-blinkArmed to erase memory
Slow-blinkErase memory in process
CONTROL
STATUS
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OFFBattery voltage is above 2.2 volts
Single-blinkBattery voltage is below 2.2 volts
Double-blinkIndicates a recording is scheduled
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Overload occurs when any input is 10% above its input range. When the
battery voltage goes below 1.7 volt the instrument will shut down (terminating and saving the recording, if it is recording).
•SLEEP mode: The instrument enters the low power state if the
button is not pressed for one minute. It will remain in this state until
either the button is pressed or the internal clock reaches the start
time for a scheduled recording.
•RECORD mode: The instrument enters the low power state
between sample sets. The slower the storage rate, the greater
the portion of time the instrument is in the low power state. Thus,
the slower the storage rate, the longer the instrument can record.
4.2 Connecting the Simple Logger® II to a Computer
INSTALL DATAVIEW
Connect the Simple Logger® II to a USB communication port on your
computer.
computer.
The logger can be connected to the computer during a recording session,
however, an additional drain on the batteries will occur to support the
active USB connection.
• Connect the instrument to a USB port on your computer and establish
communication with the instrument using DataView®. The logger will
remain ON while a communication link with the SLII Control Panel is
active (provided sufcient battery power is available during the communication session).
The instrument contains protection circuitry to prevent it from being turned
on when the battery voltage is below 1.7V.
There are two thresholds for the battery voltage:
•
Therstisusedtoindicatelowbattery.
LED single blink) will blink when the battery voltage drops below 2.2V.
Refer to the computer manual to locate the USB port on your
If all LEDs light instantaneously, the instrument was in SLEEP mode.
Releasing the PRESS button will show the status (every 5 seconds).
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BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER.
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• The second is used to determine when to terminate recording and
turn the unit off.
drops below 1.7V.
Communication from the instrument to DataView
The shutdown threshold is when the battery voltage
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4.3 Recording Data
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performed (see § 5.4).
Once a conguration is written to the instrument, the logger will no longer
need to be connected to DataView® to start the scheduled recording.
When data is stored in the memory, the user may download the information onto a hard-disk (see § 5.9).
A scheduled recording will still start even if the logger is in sleep mode.
II must first be configured before a recording can be
4.4.1 Starting a Recording Session
A new recording cannot be started if the memory is full.
1. Connect the instrument to the measurement source.
2. Make sure the logger is in STANDBY mode.
3. Press and hold the PRESS button. When the START (GREEN) LED
lights up, release the button.
4. The GREEN LED double-blinks every 5 seconds when the logger is
recording.
It may take a few seconds before the instrument starts recording. The
recording status LED will single blink during this period.
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4.3.2 Stopping a Recording Session
1. Press and hold the PRESS button. When the STOP (ORANGE) LED
lights up, release the button.
2. The GREEN LED will change from a double-blink to a single-blink,
indicating STANDBY mode.
The data will be retained, even if the instrument is in sleep mode. The
recorded data is stored in Flash memory (maintained even in the absence
of batteries). The recorded data may be downloaded to a computer.
4.4 Downloading Recorded Data
Recorded measurements stored in the instrument are transferred to
a computer via the download command in the SLII Control Panel. For
instructions on downloading data, refer to § 5.9.
4.5 Clearing Alarm Indication
Clearing alarms can be performed in the STANDBY or RECORD mode.
1. Press and hold the PRESS button. When the ALARM (YELLOW) LED
lights up, release the button. The YELLOW LED will blink at a fast rate
for a period of ve seconds.
2. Press the PRESS button for another 0.5 second to complete the oper-
ation.
This does not clear any stored alarms, only indications. Stored alarms can
only be cleared when memory is erased (see § 4.6).
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4.6 Erasing Data from Memory
Erasing data from the instrument’s memory can only be performed while
in the STANDBY mode.
There are two ways to erase the memory:
Erasing the Memory using the PRESS Button:
1. Press and hold the PRESS button. When the ERASE (RED) LED
lights up, release the button.
This will arm the instrument for an erase operation (when not in record
mode). While armed to erase memory, the RED LED will blink at a fast
rate for a period of ve seconds.
2. Press the PRESS button for another 0.5 seconds to start the erase
operation. During the erase operation the LED will blink once every
second. Erasure takes about 20 seconds to complete.
If the button is not pressed within five seconds of arming, the erase operation will automatically disarm and memory will be maintained. For this
reason, if you do not intend to erase memory, simply wait until the RED
LED stops blinking at the fast rate.
Erasing the Memory using the SLII Control Panel:
1. Connect the instrument to the computer, then open the SLII Control
Panel.
2. Select Erase Memory from the Instrument Menu.
3. A dialog box will appear asking to conrm the erasure of the instru-
ment’s memory. Select Yes to conrm or No to cancel the operation.
Erasing the memory will also clear any stored alarms.
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4.7 Data Storage
The logger captures Trend measurements.
The following are denitions of terms used in this section:
Input Channel: Source for the measurement channel of the instrument.
Measurement Channel: Measurement of input. This can be a simple
direct measurement, the result of complex mathematical operations on a
single or multiple input, or other channels.
Sample Rate: The rate at which the instrument measures inputs.
Storage Rate: The rate at which channel measurements are stored.
4.7.1 Trend Measurements
The logger stores the measurement of each of the inputs. In addition, the
user can dene the storage rate, recording period and measurement format
using the CongureInstrumentdialog box in the SLII Control Panel software. Trend measurements are stored at this xed storage rate.
EXAMPLE: AC loggers store TRMS calculation of a single line cycle.
DC loggers store the conversion result of each input.
4.8 Logger Operation
When the instrument is in STANDBY mode, the following occurs (provided
there is sufcient battery voltage and no data is stored in the instrument’s
memory):
• The GREEN LED single-blinks every 5 seconds. (STANDBY
mode is active and the logger is not recording).
• The RED LED is OFF, indicating there is no data in memory.
• The PRESS button is used to Start/Stop a Recording Session.
• If the PRESS button is not pressed for a period of one minute,
the instrument will enter SLEEP mode and wait for either another
button press or the recording start time to arrive (if a recording is
scheduled). While in SLEEP mode, the LEDs will not blink.
• A button press of 0.5 seconds will return the unit back to the
normal STANDBY mode.
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4.8.1 Recording with Memory Cleared
When a recording starts, the logger will continue to record until one of the
following occurs:
• The Session is complete.
• The Memory is full and the recording mode is Start/Stop or Alarm.
• The PRESS button is pushed until the STOP (ORANGE) LED
lights up and is released before the next LED lights.
• The Stop Recording command from the SLII Control Panel is sent
to the unit.
• The battery voltage falls below 1.7V.
4.8.2 Recording with a Partial or Full Memory
If the RED LED is double-blinking every 5 seconds, the memory is full and
must be erased before any further recording can be performed.
If the RED LED is single-blinking every 5 seconds prior to starting a New
Recording Session, the memory is partially full.
To save, clear or check memory availability, use the Simple Logger® II
Control Panel software.
There may be instances where the GREEN LED is also double-blinking
every ve seconds indicating that the logger is still recording. The user can
choose to stop the Recording Session and download the session and/or
erase the memory.
The logger memory cannot be erased while in the Record mode. The
recording must be stopped first.
4.8.3 Memory Filled During Recording Session (Start/Stop Mode)
If the logger is recording using the Start/Stop mode and memory is lled
before the Recording Session has nished, the session will end.
The following happens after the PRESS button is pushed for 0.5 second:
• The GREEN LED single-blinks (standby mode).
• The RED LED double-blinks (full memory).
At this time:
• The memory can be downloaded and erased.
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A new recording can be started or scheduled once memory is erased.
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If in either the XRM or FIFO mode, the recording will continue even after
memory becomes full. Memory will be freed to make room for new samples.
The method of freeing memory will depend on the recording mode.
4.8.4 Battery Power Insufficient for a Full Recording Duration
If the battery voltage drops below 1.7V, the following will occur:
• The Recording Session will terminate.
• The Data will be saved.
• The GREEN and RED LED will turn OFF.
The logger continues to record until the battery voltage drops below 1.7V.
Pressing the PRESS button will not show the status of the instrument. The
battery voltage may rise slightly after the unit turns itself off. In this event,
the unit may turn on momentarily as a result of a button press.
The batteries must be replaced before the recorded session(s) can be
downloaded from the instrument.
Replacing the batteries while the unit is in SLEEP mode will not result in
the loss of data memory. The internal backup capacitor will maintain the
clock and memory while the main batteries are being replaced. If the
battery level falls below the usable level or if the batteries have been
removed for an extended period of time, the clock time will be lost. However, the recorded memory will be maintained.
4.8.5 Recording Session has Ended
The logger will be in STANDBY mode if one of the following occurs:
• The session terminates due to recording end time being reached.
• The recording in START/STOP mode lls the memory.
• The user terminates the session by pressing the PRESS button
until the STOP (ORANGE) LED lights up and releasing the button
before the next LED lights, or issues a Stop Recording command
from the Simple Logger® II Control Panel.
The logger is now ready for a New Session or Download. Pressing the
PRESS button until the START (GREEN) LED lights up and releasing the
button before the next LED lights, will start a New Session depending on
the available memory.
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4.9 Event Logger Operation (Model L404 Only)
The Model L404 monitors up to four channels for the occurrence of events
and stores information about each event. The rate at which each input is
tested for the event status is dened by the sample period.
Events that are shorter in duration than the period between
sampling can potentially be missed. For this reason the sample
period should be chosen to be at least twice the fastest event rate
(e.g. An event being monitored is expected to occur no faster than once
per minute. The sample period should then be set to at least every 30
seconds).
An event starts when the input goes low and ends when the input goes
high. For contact closure this would be when the contact is closed and
then opened. The logger records the time the event started and the duration of the event. The accuracy of the start time and duration is limited to
the rate at which the inputs are tested (as dened by the sample period).
An option to invert the displayed graph is available in the scales tab of
the instrument conguration window. This allows for setting the display
to show a high as a low for all inputs. This is the default state and will be
shown as normally low until an event occurs.
As mentioned, events start and end when the input goes low and
when it goes high (regardless of the graph invert option). For voltage
measurements this is when the voltage drops below 0.7V and goes above
0.8V. For contact (relay) closures this is when the contact closes and when
it opens. Overload will be displayed when the input rises above 5.5V.
The logger will store on event, which means that if there is no change at
the input of the instrument, it will not store any data until the next event
cycle occurs. This happens when the instrument sees the changes at an
input, as previously described.
If the expected event rate is 1s, then it would be necessary to set the
sample rate faster than once per second in order to capture the events.
As mentioned previously, the timing accuracy of the captured event is
dependent on the sample rate. The faster the sample rate, the higher the
timing accuracy.
Minimum duration of an event will need to be the duration of the sample
rate such that if the sample rate is 125mS, then the pulse will need to be at
least 125mS to be certain that the logger will capture the event.
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4.9.1 Sample Event Capture
Figure 4-1
The above example assumes that the “Invert display polarity (event
displayed as a high)” is selected from the scales tab of the conguration
(default setting).
4.9.2 Application Examples
Rain Gauge:
Each time a tipping bucket lls and tips, a contact opens indicating that 0.1
inch of rain has lled the bucket. Attaching the L404 to this contact allows
recording of both the number of times the bucket has tipped, as well as the
totalization of rainfall during the recording.
In the conguration menu, the user has the ability to program both the
weight and value of an event pulse. In this case, the weight would be 0.1
and the units would be in inches.
In Figure 4-2, eight tips occurred for a total of 0.8 inches of rainfall.
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Sequencing:
In a processing plant it has been determined that timing on several positions
is out of specication. The service staff needs to know the sequence of
valve opening and closing, and the duration of each, to correct the problem.
The L404 can be connected to four outputs in the process and keep track
of the time and duration of each opening and closing, thus providing the
technician with the data they need to solve the sequence issue.
In the example below we can see that the valve 1 opened and closed
several times during a one minute period, but valves 2, 3 and 4 did not
respond.
Figure 4-2
4.10 Reset Switch Operation
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the unit from any input
source before opening the rear cover. Electrical shock may occur with
damage to the user and/or the instrument.
Resetting the instrument takes about 10 seconds, at which time the instrument will be non responsive.
For Standard Units:
The RESET button (see § 2.2.1 for reference to the location). resets the
CPU and is located under the top cover. To access this button, remove
the battery compartment cover, remove the four screws holding the two
halves of the case together. The reset button is located on the exposed
PCB near the input(s).
For Model CL601:
To access the RESET button (see § 2.2.2 for reference to the location),
remove the battery compartment cover. The button is located to the left of
the batteries.
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It is recommended to only press the RESET button when the logger stops
responding to a normal press button control when not connected to Data-
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recording, downloading or being configured.
If the logger is not responding to a button press, make sure the unit has
sufcient battery power. If the battery voltage is below 1.7V, the unit will not
respond to a button press. In this condition, pressing the RESET button
will not restart the unit.
It is recommended to download any desired session and erase the memory
before starting a new recording.
The resumption of the logger operation in the above situations assumes
that the RESET button cleared the fault(s). The logger will not resume
normal operation if the fault condition still exists. The instrument will try
to recover normally. However, under certain conditions, the clock and
memory full state may reset, meaning that the memory is marked as full
and the clock date/time is lost.
4.11 Flash Upgrade Switches
The Flash Upgrade Switches (see § 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 for reference to the
location) are used to recover from a failed ash upgrade.
Both switches should be turned to the “ON” position in order to ash
upgrade the instrument using the “Fail Safe” method of upgrade from
within the “SLIIFlashUp1xx” utility program.
Both switches MUST be set to the “OFF” position once the upgrade has
completed.
Failure to set both Flash switches OFF after the upgrade will prevent the
instrument from operating properly and deplete the batteries.
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CHAPTER 5
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
5.1 Installing DataView
DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING
THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS.
Minimum Computer Requirements:
• Windows XP / Windows Vista & Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
• 256MB of RAM for Windows XP
1GB of RAM for Windows Vista & Windows 7 (32 bit)
2GB or RAM for Windows Vista & Windows 7 (64 bit)
• 80MB of hard disk space (200MB recommended)
• USB port
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
NOTE: When installing, the user must have Administrative access
rights during the installation. The users access rights can be changed
after the installation is complete.
DataView® must be reinstalled for each user in a multi-user system.
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USB Flash Drive Install
1. Insert the USB stick into an available USB port (wait for driver to be
installed).
2. If Autorun is enabled then an AutoPlay window should appear as
shown.
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NOTE: If Autorun is disabled, it will be necessary to open Windows
Explorer, then locate and open the USB stick drive labeled “DataView” to
view the files on the drive.
3. In the AutoPlay window, select Open Folder to view Files.
4. Double-click on Setup.exe from the opened folder view to launch the
DataView setup program.
NOTE: If installing onto a Vista based computer the User Account Control
dialog box will be displayed. Select the Allow option to proceed.
5. A Set-up window, similar to the one below, will appear.
Figure 5-1
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There are several different options to choose from. Some options(*) require
an internet connection.
•DataView, Version x.xx.xxxx - Installs DataView® onto the PC.
• *Adobe Reader - Links to the Adobe® website to download the
most recent version of Adobe® Reader to the computer. Adobe®
Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with
DataView®.
• *DataView Updates - Links to the online DataView® software
updates to check for new software version releases.
• *Firmware Upgrades - Links to the online rmware updates to
check for new rmware version releases.
•Documents - Shows a list of instrument related documents
that you can view. Adobe® Reader is required for viewing PDF
documents supplied with DataView®.
6.DataView, Version x.xx.xxxx option should be selected by default.
Select the desired language and then click on Install.
7. The Installation Wizard window will appear. Click Next.
8.
To proceed, accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.
9. In the Customer Information window, enter a Name and Company, then click Next.
10.
In the Setup Type window that appears, select the “Complete” radio
button option, then click Next.
11. In the Select Features window that appears, select the instrument’s
control panel that you want to install, then click Next.
NOTE: The PDF-XChange option must be selected to be able to generate
PDF reports from within DataView
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Figure 5-2
12. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click on Install.
13. If the instrument selected for installation requires the use of a USB port, a warning box will appear, similar to Figure 5-3. Click OK.
Figure 5-3
NOTE: The installation of the drivers may take a few moments. Windows
may even indicate that it is not responding, however it is running. Please
wait for it to finish.
14. When the drivers are nished installing, the Installation Successful
dialog box will appear. Click on OK.
15. Next, the Installation Wizard Complete window will appear. Click on
Finish.
16. A Question dialog box appears next. Click Yes to read the procedure
for connecting the instrument to the USB port on the computer.
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NOTE: The Set-up window remains open. You may now select another
option to download (e.g. Adobe
17.Restart your computer, then connect the instrument to the USB port
on the computer.
18. Once connected, the Found New Hardware dialog box will appear.
Windows will complete the driver installation process automatically.
Shortcuts for DataView® and each instrument control panel selected during
the installation process have been added to your desktop.
NOTE: If you connected your instrument to the computer before installing
the software and drivers, you may need to use the Add/Remove Hard-
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Reader), or close the window.
ware utility to remove the instrument driver before repeating the process.
5.2 Opening the Control Panel
To open the Simple Logger® II Control Panel:
• Double-click the Simple Logger II Icon that was created during
installation, located on the desktop.
• The Connection window will appear
(see Figure 5-4).
NOTE: When connecting using the Simple Logger II icon and only one
Simple Logger II is connected to the computer, it will be selected and a
connection will be established automatically.
Figure 5-4
The Connection window species the connected instrument in the communications drop-down list.
If multiple units are attached, select the desired unit with its associated
serial number from the drop-down list.
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Once the desired instrument has been selected, click OK and the Simple
Logger® II Control Panel and Real-time windows will be displayed (see
Figure 5-5).
NOTE: The default layout can be changed by moving and resizing each
window (see § 5.6 - Resizing and Saving Window Layouts).
TIP: Click on the Arrange Window icon located at
the top right of the toolbar to expand and arrange all the
windows evenly, all at once.
TIP: For complete instructions and information on using
DataView®, refer to the Help Menu within the software.
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5.3 Using the Control Panel
The Control Panel is used for instrument operation and conguration.
To open the Control Panel either click on the Control Panel option from
DataView’s main Instrument menu or double-click on the Simple Logger®
II desktop icon.
Figure 5-5
The main menu at the top of the screen lists the following commands:
File
Load Layout - loads a real-time window layout.
Save Layout - saves the current real-time window layout.
OpenConguration-allows the selection of, and opens, a Simple
Logger II conguration le.
Start Recording Real-time Data - stores real-time trend data into a
specied database.
Save Trend Data - When selected, the user will be asked to specify a
data le name and the trend measurements currently displayed in the
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trend window will be saved in the specied database le.
Print - prints the selected real-time window.
Print Preview - provides a preview of the real-time window to be
printed.
Print Setup - displays a Print Setup window allowing you to select a
destination printer and change various printing options.
Exit - closes the control panel.
View
Trend - opens a real-time trend graph window.
Waveform - opens a real-time waveform window.
Harmonic - opens a real-time harmonic bar graph window.
Status - opens a real-time window displaying status information about
the connected Simple Logger® II.
Instrument
Connect - establishes a connection.
Disconnect - closes a connection.
Congure-displays the instrument conguration window.
Download - downloads recorded data stored in the Simple Logger® II.
Start/Stop Recording - if the instrument is not recording, this menu
option will read as Stop Recording and when selected sets the
recording start time to now. The stop time will be set to the current
time plus the original recording duration. If the instrument is recording,
this menu option will read as Stop Recording and will terminate the
recording when selected.
Set Clock - when selected, the Date/Time dialog box is displayed
allowing you to change the date and time in the connected instrument.
Erase Memory - erases all recorded data stored in the instrument.
Clear Alarms - resets the alarm indication on the instrument, as well
as in the status window of the Control Panel.
Tools
Channel Trace Colors - allows the user to specify the default
colors to be assigned to graph traces associated with specic trend
measurements.
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Input Trace Colors - allows the user to specify the default colors to
be assigned to graph traces associated with specic hardware input
channels.
Decode Data File - allows the user to load a download.dat le.
Default Templates - when selected it allows the user to specify a
different default template when creating DataView® reports from the
downloaded recordings.
Window
Cascade - arrange all windows into a stack, with each window offset
slightly.
Tile - display all windows equally sized without overlapping.
Arrange Windows - arrange the real-time windows into a default
layout based on the size of the main control panel window.
NOTE: In addition, a list of open real-time windows is displayed at the
bottom of the Window menu. Selecting one of these options will activate
the associated real-time window. This is useful when other windows hide
a desired window.
Help
Control Panel - display the main Control Panel help topic.
Contents - display the help contents dialog box.
How To - display the How To help topic.
About - displays the About dialog box.
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5.4 Configuring the Simple Logger® II
ToConguretheSimpleLogger® II, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Simple Logger® II’s Control Panel and connect to an instrument (refer to § 5.2 if you are unsure how to open the Control Panel).
2. Next, select Congure from the Instrument menu and the Congure
Instrument dialog box, similar to Figure 5-6, will be displayed.
NOTE: The configuration of an instrument cannot be changed while a
recording is in progress. You must click on Stop Recording before proceeding.
The rst tab (Recording) allows you to dene the Storage Rate and
Recording Mode.
Figure 5-6
This Recording tab allows you to dene:
Storage Rate: rate at which sampled data is stored in the recording.
Recording Period: duration of the recording.
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Start Time of Recording: time to start and end the recording.
Schedule Recording: this option must be selected to specify the start
and end date/times of a scheduled recording.
Record Now: forces a recording to start as soon as the conguration
is applied (date/time elds are grayed when this is selected).
Reset Date/Time: sets the start and end date and time.
Erase: pressing this button will erase all measurements and alarms that
are stored in memory.
Storage Mode: how to handle data storage when memory becomes full.
•Start/Stop - will cause the recording to start at the specied time
and continue until memory becomes full or the recording end time
is reached (which ever occurs rst).
•FIFO - will cause the recording to start at the specied time and
continue until the recording end time is reach. If memory becomes
full before the end time, the oldest samples are discarded until the
recording terminates. This results in a duration that is dependent
on the amount of memory and the storage rate.
(e.g. if the storage rate and available memory allows for an 8 hour
recording, and a 24 hour period was selected to record, the samples stored will cover the last 8 hours in that 24 hour period.)
•XRM
™
- will cause the recording to start at the specied time
and continue until the recording end time is reached. If memory
becomes full before the end time, every other sample is discarded
(freeing up half of the memory), the storage rate is cut in half and
storage continues. This repeats until the recording end time is
reached. This results in a recording that contains samples covering the desired recording period with the sample rate adjusted to
accommodate that period.
•Alarm - Trend measurements are saved only while one or more
of the measurement channels are in alarm. The Alarm Mode
requires that the alarms for one or more channels are enabled
and congured. This recording mode terminates when the recording end time is reached or when memory becomes full. See the
Alarms conguration tab for conguring alarms.
Starting Mode: how to start a recording, without regard for storage rate or
synchronized to the storage rate.
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•Normal - will cause the recording to start at the specied starting
time without regard for storage rate.
•Synchronous - will cause the recording to start synchronized to
the storage rate.
For example, if the storage rate is set to once every 5 seconds,
the recording will start at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or
55 seconds on the minute. The recording will start at the next synchronous starting point after the specied starting time. If the start
time falls at a synchronous boundary then the recording will start
at the specied time. The start time is different from the specied
time only when it is not at a synchronous boundary.
Set Clock: displays the Date/Time dialog box for setting the date/time in
the instrument.
Measurement Setup: lists the channels available to be recorded.
Record: if more than one channel is listed in the measurement setup, you
can enable/disable the recording of each channel by selecting/deselecting
the Record checkbox. At least one channel must be selected for recording.
5.4.1 Setting Recording Options
Start/Stop Recording Mode
Select the Start/Stop radio button.
Recording Start:
Specify a start date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select the Record Now check box. Enabling this option will cause
the instrument to start to record when the conguration is written
to the instrument.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the
start date and time in the associated edit boxes.
Recording End:
Specify an end date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select a time under Recording Length. This will set the Record-
ing End date and time to the Recording Start date and time plus
the selected time duration.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the
end date and time in the associated edit boxes.
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FIFO Recording Mode
The FIFO mode operates much like the Start/Stop mode with the exception that the recording does not stop when memory becomes full.
When this happens, the oldest sample set is discarded to make room for
the new sample set. The instrument will record the most recent samples
until the user stops it or the recording end time is reached.
Select the FIFO radio button.
Recording Start
Specify a start date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select the Record Now check box. Enabling this option will cause
the instrument to start to record when the conguration is written
to the instrument.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the
start date and time in the associated edit boxes.
Recording End:
Specify an end date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select a time under Recording Length. This will set the Record-ing End date and time to the Recording Start date and time plus
the selected time duration.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the
end date and time in the associated edit boxes.
XRM™ Recording Mode
The XRM™ mode operates much like Start/Stop mode with the exception
that the recording does not stop when memory becomes full.
When this happens, every other sample is discarded, memory is
compacted and storage continues at 1/2 the storage rate. This mode of
recording adjusts the storage rate in order to keep the recording going. The
instrument will continue to record until the user stops it or the recording
end time is reached.
Select the XRM™ radio button.
Recording Start
Specify a start date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select the Record Now check box. Enabling this option will cause
the instrument to start to record when the conguration is written
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to the instrument.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the
start date and time in the associated edit boxes.
Recording End:
Specify an end date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select a time under Recording Length. This will set the Record-ing End date and time to the Recording Start date and time plus the
selected time duration.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the end
date and time in the associated edit boxes.
Alarm Recording Mode - Trend measurements are saved only while
one or more of the measurement channels are in alarm. This storage
mode requires that the alarms for one or more channels are enabled and
congured. This recording mode terminates when the recording end time
is reached or when memory becomes full. See the Alarms conguration
tab for conguring alarms.
Select the Alarm radio button.
Recording Start
Specify a start date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select the Record Now check box. Enabling this option will cause
the instrument to start to record when the conguration is written
to the instrument.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the
start date and time in the associated edit boxes.
Recording End:
Specify an end date and time by performing one of the following:
• Select a time under Recording Length. This will set the Record-
ing End date and time to the Recording Start date and time plus
the selected time duration.
• Enable the Schedule recording check box option, then enter the
end date and time in the associated edit boxes.
Common Recording Options
Read - reads the conguration inside the attached Simple Logger® II and
resets the eld options based on the instrument’s current conguration.
Load - allows the user to select a previously saved conguration le.
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Save - saves the current conguration to a le.
The CongureInstrumentwindow also contains a memory status area.
This area displays the amount of memory used, the amount of available
memory and the amount of memory required for the selected conguration.
5.4.2 Setting Scales Options
The second tab “Scales” (Figure 5-7) allows you to congure a channel.
First select the desired channel from the list, then specify the following
options for that channel:
Input scale - for inputs that have xed scales this option is disabled. For
inputs that are not xed (current clamps for example) you can specify a
scale for the input. For example 1V = 1000A.
Offset - for instruments that allow a user offset this will be displayed.
The offset is applied to measurement values when measurements are
downloaded from the instrument. This value can be positive or negative.
Linearity - for instruments that allow a user specied linearity adjustment
this control will be displayed. The linearity adjustment allows you to specify
different multipliers for different ranges of measurements. The linearity is
applied to measurement values when measurements are downloaded
from the instrument.
Units - for instruments that allow user specied measurement units, this
control will be displayed. It allows you to over-ride the default measurement
units of the instrument.
Temperature Units - this option is only available and displayed when
conguring a TC logger. This option allows you to select between the three
temperature units (Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin), in addition it allows
you to display the raw voltage measurement of each input.
TC Type - this option is only available and displayed when conguring a TC
logger. It allows you to select between the Thermocouple types supported
by the instrument. This selection will apply to all TC inputs. Multiple TC
types cannot be used at the same time with the Simple Logger II.
Filter - this option is only available and displayed when conguring
instruments that support input ltering. It allows you to select the level of
ltering (averaging) of measurements. Filtering is performed by averaging
the last x values measured on an input. Next to each lter name (in
parenthesis) is the number of samples averaged. A Filter of None provides
no ltering and simply results in individual measurements being stored.
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Figure 5-7
NOTE: Not all options shown may be available. The Scale tab varies in
options depending on the model of the logger connected.
5.4.3 Setting Alarm Options
The third tab (Alarms) allows you to dene:
Alarms - each channel is congured independent of each other. Only
channels selected to be recorded are available for alarm testing. Alarms
are set by selecting the desired channel, selecting the alarm type and
specifying the alarm limits. Selecting the Inclusive check box will trigger
the alarm if the channel level is equal to the specied limits.
Example: If you select the Above upper limit alarm type and don’t select
Inclusive, the alarm is triggered if the measured value is greater than the
specied upper limit. Selecting Inclusive will cause the alarm to be triggered if the measured value is greater than or equal to the specied upper
limit.
NOTE: Each channel is independent and can have different alarm settings.
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Figure 5-8
NOTE: The values measured on current input models are limited to
1.1Vrms max before the instrument displays an overload.
If you want to start the recording, click on the Recording tab, then select
Record Now followed by the OK button. This will write the conguration to
the instrument and begin a recording (provided enough memory is available).
To save the conguration to the instrument and close the dialog box, click
the OK button.
Selecting the Cancel button will close the Congure Instrument dialog box
discarding the conguration changes.
Selecting the Help button will display the associated help topic.
5.4.4 Configuring and Recording Data
The following is intended as an example.
You will congure the instrument to measure (and record) at a storage rate
of 5 Seconds over a recording period of 15 minutes with no alarms.
Note: The instrument’s clock should be set to the proper time as the clock
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may vary due to time zones.
1. If a recording is active, stop it by selecting the Stop Recording
menu option.
2. Open the Congure Instrument window and select the
Recording tab to display the Recording page.
3. Select 5 Seconds from the Storage rate drop-down list (you
may need to use the vertical scroll bar to see this option).
4. Select the Start/Stop recording mode.
5. Select a 15-minute recording duration by selecting the
15 Minutes option from the Recording period drop-down list.
At this point the Recording page should look similar to Figure 5-9.
Figure 5-9
6. Select the Scales tab to display the Scales page.
7. Select the Input scale, if available.
8. Select the Alarms tab to display and congure Alarm settings.
9. To save the conguration before recording, see § 5.4.5.
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10. To record, click on the Recording tab and check the Record
Now checkbox, then press OK. This will write the congura-
tion to the instrument and begin a recording (provided enough
memory is available in the instrument).
5.4.5 Saving and Recalling a Configuration
Open the Congure Instrument window by selecting Congure from the
Instrument menu.
ToSavetheCurrentCongurationtoDisk:
• Select the Save button. The Save As window will be displayed.
• Specify a name for the le and type it into the File name eld, then
specify a location to save it to.
• Once the le name and directory have been specied, select the
Save button.
ToRecall(Load)aSavedCongurationfromDisk:
• Select the Load button. The Open window will be displayed.
• Specify the name of the le by typing it into the File name eld, or
select it from the location where the conguration was originally
saved.
• Once the le name and directory have been specied, select the
Open button. The conguration will be read from disk and the
Congure Instrument window will reset accordingly.
Selecting the Read button will read the conguration in the attached instru-
ment and reset the dialog elds, accordingly.
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5.5 Displaying Real-time Status Information
Real-time data and instrument status is displayed in the Control Panel.
Figure 5-10
Connection Status - shows if instrument is connected/disconnected.
InstrumentIdentication:
Model - instrument’s model identication number.
Serial # - instrument’s serial identication number.
Firmware Rev - rmware revision of the attached instrument.
Memory:
Capacity - total amount of memory available for recorded data.
Used - amount of recording memory currently used.
Recording:
State - instrument’s recording state (Idle or Active).
Session - number of sessions currently stored in the instrument.
Time Remaining - amount of time remaining for the current recording
session (if one is active).
Recording Storage Rate - time between storage of measurement
data.
Channel 1 and 2 - shows the conguration of each channel.
Battery:
Main battery - voltage of the main battery.
Status:
Overload - displays the overload status.
No alarms have occurred - displays the alarm status.
Inst date/time - displays the date and time read from the instrument.
5.6 Resizing and Saving Real-time Window Layouts
A quick and easy way to arrange window layouts is done by clicking the
Arrange Windows icon
in the toolbar. This will automatically arrange
the window layout for you.
Real-time windows can also be resized and arranged to suit your needs by
using the mouse pointer. To move a window, simply click and hold on the
title bar, then drag to the desired location. To resize a window, click and
drag the corner of the window.
Once you have all of your windows in a desired location, you can save
your layout for future use.
To Save a Layout:
• Go to File > Save Layout. Type in a name for the layout and
select the folder that you wish to save it in. Click on Save.
To Load a Layout:
• Go to File > Load Layout. Locate and select a previously saved
layout le. Click on Open.
5.7 Displaying Real-time Graphs and Text
The following real-time windows can be opened and closed from the View
menu or the toolbar.
Waveform (model dependent): The Waveform window displays line cycle
snapshots. This window displays the actual waveform relative to time.
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Figure 5-11
Harmonic (model dependent): The Harmonic window shows the
harmonic content of an associated line cycle using a bar graph or tabular
textual summary. Depending on the selected radio button (Bar or Text).
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Trend: The Trend window shows measurements (sample points) over a
time period.
Figure 5-13
Displayed at the top of these windows is a list of available channels. Clicking on an entry will display the corresponding channel. You can select one
or more channels by using the Ctrl or Shift keys while making a selection.
The real-time update can be paused by clicking the Hold check box at the
bottom right of the window. The automatic update will stop until the Hold
check box is deselected. Graph magnications can be increased, reset
and decreased by selecting the ++, +, 0, - and -- buttons.
5.8 Saving Real-time Measurements
Real-time data received from an instrument can be saved directly into a
recording session database. This differs from the process of downloading and saving recorded data in that the measurements are stored on the
computer as the instrument measures them. These measurements are not
necessarily being stored within the instrument. However, the instrument
may be congured to record at the same time real-time measurements
are being received from the instrument. In which case, two copies of the
measurements will be stored. One copy is stored on the local computer
and the other in memory within the instrument.
In addition, you can save waveform snapshots (when available) via the
Control Panel where the instrument does not capture and store waveforms. This provides functionality that extends the capabilities of the
Simple Logger® II.
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To Save Real-time Measurements:
1. To begin recording real-time measurements, select the Start recording
real-time data option from the File menu. When the Start recording
real-time data option is selected, a dialog box will be displayed asking
for the name of the database to save the measurements into.
2. Specify the name of the database le by typing it into the File name
eld or by selecting one from the displayed list. Next, select the
desired location to save the le. Select Save to save the le or Cancel
to return to the Control Panel.
3. If Save was selected, the Session Properties window displays.
Figure 5-14
The Session Properties dialog allows you to specify Operator, Site and
Custom parameters that are to be saved with recorded data. These
parameters are used when generating reports.
The Operator and Site tabs allow you to maintain lists of operators and
sites, saving you time when specifying parameters for reports.
On the left of the Operator and Site tabs is the list of previously dened
Operators and Sites. On the right of the Operator and Site tabs is the
individual parameters that will be saved in an associated database. Only a
single set of operator and site elds are saved in the recording database.
The Custom tab contains a list of user dened parameters. Along side
each user dened parameter is a check box. Items that are checked will
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be added to an associated database. Only a single set of Custom parameters can be maintained (unlike the Operator and Site lists). The Custom
tab allows you to specify any user dened parameters (in addition to the
comments eld of the Site tab) that are to be used in displaying a report.
4. Type the appropriate information into the elds, then click OK.
5. Measurement data will be saved until the Stop recording real-time data option is selected from the File menu. When you stop recording
real-time data, you will be asked if you want to open the database.
6. Answering Yes will bring the main DataView® window to the foreground
and the Create Report from Template window will be displayed.
Figure 5-15
This window allows the user to specify a template for the database that
was just downloaded and saved. A suggested template will be selected.
Either accept this template or select another one.
7. After selecting a template to use, select the OK button. A report will
be displayed in the main DataView® window containing the recorded
sample data in the format associated with the template.
8. To save the report, go to File > Save and save the le in the desired
location.
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5.9 Downloading Recorded Instrument Data
Recorded measurements stored in the instrument are transferred to a
database on the PC using the download command. Assuming a recording
session has been started and stopped, the instrument should have at least
one recorded measurement inside it.
To Download a Recording:
• Select Download from the Simple Logger® II’s Instrument menu
or click the Download button on the toolbar. This begins the transfer of recorded data to the computer. A window displaying the
transfer progress will be displayed.
• Once the transfer is complete, the Save As dialog box will be displayed.
• In the Save As dialog box, specify the name of the database in
which to save the recorded data. If a database exists with the
name you specify, a dialog box asking if it should be overwritten
will be displayed. Selecting the No button will allow you to specify
another database name. Selecting the Yes button will overwrite
the database.
• Once a database le name is specied, the Session Properties
dialog box will be displayed. Complete the information in this
dialog box, then click OK.
• Once the download has completed successfully, you will be asked
if you want to open it. Selecting Yes will open DataView® (if not
already open) and bring it to the foreground. The Create View from Template will be displayed with a default template already
selected and the downloaded database specied as the database
to be opened. You can accept the defaults by selecting OK or
select a different template.
5.10 Simple Logger® II Templates
Refer to the DataView® Help les for detailed information about using the
logger templates.
Trend Summary Report Template
The Trend Summary Report template is for use with the Simple Logger® II
and generates a view with four worksheets. The worksheets contained in
this report include the following:
• Cover Sheet
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• Trend List
• Alarms
• Instrument Conguration
You can move between the worksheets by selecting the desired worksheet from the worksheet tabs at the bottom of the view (just above the
status bar).
The rst worksheet is the Cover Sheet and provides information about the
recording session. The following illustrates the Cover Sheet:
Figure 5-16
The Cover Sheet is used as a cover sheet for the report and contains the
following frames:
•Text Box - containing the text “Trend Summary Report”.
• Session Summary - containing the name of the database used
Using the associated properties window customizes each of these frames.
The properties window for a frame is displayed by selecting the frame,
then selecting the Properties command from the Frame menu.
The second worksheet is used to view the recorded trend channels and
contains the following frames:
• Channel Graph
• Session Summary
• Trend Summary List
The following illustrates the Trend List worksheet:
Figure 5-17
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The third worksheet is for displaying alarms that were recorded.
Figure 5-18
The Alarms worksheet (Figure 5-18) allows you to select a channel from
the channel list. The Exception List will then be updated to list the exceptions (if any) that occurred on the selected channel. You can then select
an exception and the graph time frame will be adjusted to display the trend
samples in the associated exception period.
The last work sheet (Figure 5-19) is used to display the conguration of
the instrument at the time the session data was recorded. This is the conguration of the instrument while it was recording this data.
Figure 5-19
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Channel Graph Frame
A Channel Graph frame provides a graphical look into the database it is
attached to. The database is attached to the Trend Graph frame when it is
created. This can be done manually by placing a graph frame or automatically when using a template.
The graph frame provides additional tools for viewing the underlying database. These tools provide zoom and pan operations. In addition, individual
traces and waveform snapshots can be selected using the Select Frame
tool.
Normally, the Select Frame tool is used to select a frame for modication.
In addition to selecting the Graph frame, this tool is used to select individual
traces. A trace is selected if any part of it is drawn within a few screen pixels
of where the selection tool is when the left mouse button is pressed.
When a trace is selected, handles similar to those of the frame handles
are drawn over the trace. If more than one trace is drawn within the proximity of the selection tool, when clicked again, the next trace will be selected. This will continue until all traces within the selection tools proximity
have been selected. At which point, clicking the left mouse button again
will select the rst trace and the process will repeat.
Frames can be linked together so that when you select a trace or line in
one frame another frame shows additional information about the selection.
For example when selecting a trace in the graph the trend summary list
will be updated to list the sample points for the selected trace.
Linking frames can create a complex interaction between frames. For additional information refer to the DataView® users guide accessible from the
help menu of the main DataView® application.
This template contains the following linked frame types:
• Session Summary
• Channel List
• Meter
• Trend Summary List
The channels selected for display and the display properties can be
changed at any time using the Channel Graph Properties window. The
Channel Graph Properties window can be displayed by right-clicking the
mouse pointer while positioned over the Graph frame, then selecting Properties from the pop-up menu.
The display extents of the Channel Graph frame can be changed by using
zoom and pan operations. By zooming and panning you change the starting and ending times of the displayed data. By changing the starting and
ending display times, you can zoom in, zoom out, pan left and right, pan to
start and pan to the end of the measurement data.
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To change the display extents of a graph frame, select the frame using
either the frame selection tool or Zoom Tool . Next, use a zoom or
pan command from the Zoom menu, or from the toolbar. By clicking and
dragging the Zoom Tool across the desired area of the graph, you can
select an area to zoom in on.
Channel List Frame
The Channel List frame is a frame attached to either a Channel Graph or
Micro-Graph frame. In the case of this template, the parent is a Channel
Graph frame. The Channel List frame displays a textual list summary of
the channels available in the recording. Each summary line contains userspecied parameters of a specic channel recording.
You can specify the displayed parameters and general display options using the Channel List Properties dialog box.
You can step between list entries. Selecting Pan To Start, displays the
rst list entry. Selecting Pan To End, displays the last list entry. Selecting
the Step Right or Step Left, displays the next or previous list entry. When
stepping through the list entries, the selection will move from each entry
for the associated channel.
In addition to stepping through the list with the tool bar, you can select a
specic entry listed using the mouse pointer. The text for the selected entry will be highlighted, indicating which entry in the list is currently selected.
Session Summary Frame
The Session Summary frame is a frame attached to the Channel Graph
frame. This frame displays a textual summary of its parent frame. You
can customize the summary text displayed, using the Session Summary Properties dialog box. This dialog box is displayed by right-clicking on
the frame and selecting Properties from the pop-up menu, or by doubleclicking on the frame.
The Trend template contains Session Summary frames displaying the
following information:
• Start time and duration of the recorded data and the instrument’s
identication codes. This frame is in the upper right corner of the rst
worksheet.
• Database containing the le name and location of the recording data
• Operator information
• Test site information
• Operator comments
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The text displayed in the session summary frames is static as long as
the data within the associated database remains static. Session Summary
frames do not provide the interactive operations available in the Channel
Graph and Trend Summary List frames.
Meter Frame
The Meter frame is a frame linked to the Channel Graph frame. The Meter
frame displays the values of samples at a specic location on the graph.
Left-clicking on the graph displays a black vertical bar. The sample values
displayed in the meter frame are associated with the time at the location
of this vertical bar. Left-clicking at other areas of the graph will move the
vertical bar and update the Meter frame accordingly.
Text Box Frame
A Text Box frame displays text at a given location on the page. The text
within the frame is static, in that it does not change. It only changes when
you change it. This template contains a Text Box located at the top of the
worksheet. The text displayed within this frame is the title of this report
(Trend Summary Report). The text, font and other frame properties can be
changed using the Text Box Properties dialog box.
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NOTE: For more information on using the Simple Logger
or DataView®, refer to the Help Files within the software.
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CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE
Use only factory specied replacement parts. AEMC® will not be held
responsible for any accident, incident, or malfunction following a repair
done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center.
6.1 Replacing the Batteries
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect all input(s) from the unit or
remove the clamp from any conductor before opening the rear cover to
change the batteries. Turn the unit off before changing the batteries or
loss of recorded data may occur.
• Remove the screw from the battery cover.
• Push down and slide off cover to remove.
• Replace the two 1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (the backup
capacitor provides backup power for approximately 10 seconds
while the main batteries are being changed).
• Replace the cover and the screw.
• Press the PRESS button for 2 seconds to turn the instrument ON.
NOTE: When changing the batteries, always replace both batteries.
If the instrument is stored without the batteries installed, the internal
clock will need to be reset using the Simple Logger
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installed for short periods of time. For prolonged storage of the unit, it is
recommended to remove the batteries.
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6.2 Replacing the Fuse (Model L111)
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect all input(s) from the unit or
remove the clamp from any conductor before replacing the fuse.
• With a at-head screwdriver, twist the spring-loaded fuse holder one
quarter turn counter-clockwise.
• The fuse holder will automatically eject.
• Replace with a new 2A FA 250V 5x20mm fuse, then replace holder.
6.3 Cleaning
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Remove the clamp from any conductor
or disconnect all input(s) from the unit.
The body of the logger should be cleaned with a damp and soapy cloth.
Do not submerge the logger in water. Do not use solvent.
For the Model CL601, it is important to keep the jaw mating surfaces clean
at all times. Gently clean the clamp-on jaw mating surfaces with a soft
cloth and lightly oil them to prevent rust. Do not use water, solvents or
leave any residue.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom: After being in a damp, cold environment, the logger does not
function.
Cause, Correction: Condensation may have formed inside the logger,
shorting out the circuitry and discharging the battery. Allow the circuit
board to dry thoroughly in a warm location.
Symptom: Simple Logger® II does not start recording.
Cause, Correction: Make sure battery power is present. Make sure
the PRESS button is pushed long enough to light the GREEN LED and
released before the next LED lights. Make sure the RED LED is not
double- blinking. If it is, memory is full and you need to erase the data
(see § 4.6). Make sure the Simple Logger® II is properly congured so that
you have Storage Rate, Recording Period and at least one Measurement
Channel specied.
Symptom: Simple Logger® II does not respond to a button press even
with fresh batteries installed.
Cause, Correction: Make sure that the instrument is not OFF. Press the
button for a short duration (less than 0.5 second). If all the LEDs do not
light, then the instrument is OFF. Turn the instrument ON by pressing
the PRESS button for two seconds. The LEDs will light solid once the
instrument has turned on and you may release the button at that time.
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APPENDIX B
GLOSSARY
Some general terminology associated with the data collection process is
listed here for convenience.
Bps: Bits Per Second, a unit of signal transfer speed equal to the
number of elements per second. The Simple Logger® II transfers data at
the rate of 115200 bps.
Button: An actual key on the logger or computer keyboard or a soft key
in the program on the computer screen.
Data logger: A device used to sample and store electrical signals that
may be representative of physical phenomena such as temperature,
pressure and ow, for long periods of time in an unattended environment.
Download: The process of transferring data from the logger to the
computer.
Hz: Hertz, a unit of measure of frequency equivalent to cycles per second.
I/O: Input/output, a device or port capable of sending or receiving digital
information.
Port: A name given to any connector allowing input or output of
information.
Processor: A computing device used to calculate and run a set of
instructions.
Recording session: A recording session is dened as the time and data
contained within the starting and ending of a recording.
Resolution: The last signicant digit of the measurement.
Zoom: The ability to select a section of the graph and magnify it for
better readability.
USB: Universal Serial Bus, a communications port used to access the
Data Logger via a computer program (Dataview®).
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Limited Warranty
The Simple Logger® II is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from
the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC
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Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was
purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused or
if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC
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Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our
website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html.
Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.
What AEMC
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Instruments will do:
If a malfunction occurs within the one-year period, you may return the instrument
to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on le
or a proof of purchase. AEMC
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Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace
the faulty material.
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone
or by fax from our Service Department (see address below), then return the
instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the
outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment
pre-paid to: