B+B Sensors LogBox AA IP65, LogBox AA IP67 Instruction Manual

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Description

Data Logger LogBox AA IP65/67

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Dear customer,

We thank you for having purchased the LogBox IP65/67 and we are very glad that you decided to buy a product of B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH. We hope this product will fully satisfy you and will assist you effectively in your work.

This Device has been developed to be technically highly up-to-date and has been designed in accordance with the regnant European and German national directives and rules. For a proper and effective usage of the product the customer shall observe the following Operating Instructions. In the case that against one’s expectations any trouble occurs which you can not resolve yourself, please contact our service centers or our authorized dealer. We will provide you rapid and competent help to minimize the risk of long time outfalls.

The following operating Instruction is an indispensable part of this Product. It contains important advices for the starting up and further use of the device.

Foreword

This Operation Manual is intended to serve as an aid in the proper setup, installation and operating of the B+B product.

All essential details of the equipment and all actions required on the part are clearly presented and explained. We thus ask that you read this manual carefully before proceeding to work with the equipment. Keep this manual available for ready reference in a convenient and conspicuous location near the equipment.

General Information

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Content

Foreword 02 General Information Symbols Employed 04 Warning Signs Safety Instructions 05 Intendend Use 06 Disposal

1. Product Description 07

2. Scope of Delivery

3. Optional or accessory

4. Identication 08

5. Properties

6. Memory Capacity

7. Input Signals

8. Operation 09

8.1. Drivers and software installation

8.2. Start LogChart-II Software 10

8.3. Conguration the logger 11

8.4. General Information 12

8.5. Acquisition

8.6. Start Logging Field 13

8.7. Stop Loggings

8.8. Channels Field

8.9. Electrical connections 14

9. IP65 Model 15

9.1. IP67 Model

9.2. Input Connections 16

9.3. External Battery Switch

9.4. Digital Input

9.5. Installation Recommendations 17

9.6. Ofoading and Data Visualisation

9.7. Graph Window

9.8. Acquisitions Table Window 18

9.9. General Information table

10. Visualizing the data 19

10.1. Monitoring Acquisition

10.2. Conguring the logger - Settings

10.3. Downloading Data from the Logger 22

10.4. File Visualization

10.5. Transfering Data to your Desktop

11. Observations 23

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Symbols Employed

Sign Meaning

Notice

Advice

It is necessary to read the following advices before using the product. The used symbols in the manual acts rst of all as eye catcher for security risks. The symbols do not replace the security advices. The text must be read completely.

Necessarily to observe

This symbol designates important advices and tips which are necessary for the success of a procedure. They have to be followed in order to get good results.

Warning Signs Meaning

This symbol advises the user of danger for persons, material or environment. The text gives information that must be necessarily followed to avoid any risks

Caution against hot surfaces (BGV A8, GUV-V A8/W26) and hot liquids or substances

Caution against liquids and hot substances

Caution against dangerous explosive substances (BGV A8, GUV-V A8/W02)

Caution against moving maschines (W29)

Caution against moving parts

Caution against electromagnetic elds (BGV A8, GUV-V A8/W12)

Caution against severe cold (BGV A8, GUV-V A8/W17)

Caution against dangerous high electrical voltage (BGV A8, GUV-V A8/W08)

Caution against dangerous explosive atmosphere (BGV A8, GUV-V A8/W21)

Electronic waste

Warning Signs

13. Most frequent problems

14. Maintenance Dimensions Technical Data 24 Questions 25

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Safety Instructions

For damages caused by failure to observe these safety and operating instructions, takes over the B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH is not liable.

This device has been designed and tested in accordance to the safety regulations for electronic devices. However, its trouble-free operation and reliability cannot be guaranteed unless the standard safety measures and special safety advises given in this manual will be adhered to when using it.

Trouble-free operation and reliability of the device can only be guaranteed if it is not subjected to any other climatic conditions

than those started under “Specication”.

If the device is transported from a cold to a warm environment condensation may result in a failure of the function. In such a case make sure the device temperature has adjusted to the ambient temperature before trying a new start-up.

If device is to be connected to other devices the circuitry has to be designed most carefully. Internal connection in third party

devices (e.g. connection GND and earth) may result in not-permissible voltages impairing or destroying the device or another

device connected.

Warning:

Just devices with mains input: If device is operated with a defective mains power supply (e.g. short circuit from mains voltage to

output voltage) this may result in hazardous voltages at the device (e.g. at sensor socket)

If there is a risk whatsover involved in running it, the device has to be switched off immediately and to be marked accordingly to avoid re-starting. Operator safety may be a risk if:

● There is visible damage to the device

● The device is not working as specied

● The device has been stored under unsuitable conditions for a longer time

In case of doubt, please return device to manufacturer for repair or maintenance.

Caution:

Do not use these product as safety or emergency stop devices, or in any other application where failure of the product could result in personal injury or material damage. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury and material damage.

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Intendend Use

Disposal

The use of the unit in elds other than those indicated under “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” is not allowed for safety reasons.

This instruction manual does not at all substitute any additional instruction manual of connected accessoriy!

This unit has been marked in accordance with the European Device 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE).

At the end of its useful operating life, dispose of the unit as electrical scrap. Please ask either B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH or your specialist dealer for information on your local collection point. Within the scope of application if this Directive, B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH is responsible for proper disposal of this unit.

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1. Product Description

The LogBox-AA is an electronic data logger with two analog input channels, which accept a variety of standard sensors and

0 (4) to 20 mA, 0 to 50 mV or 0 to 10V signals. It also provides a signal for commanding an external power supply (battery)

of a device connected to the logger. This feature allows that the power supply of external devices, such as a transmitter, occurs only during the measurement sample time, thus extending the service life of these external batteries. It can be supplied either in the IPtwo.

The measured values are stored in the logger electronic memory (acquisitions) for later download to a PC for visualization and

analysis in the form of tables or graphs. Data can be easily exported to spreadsheets.

The conguration of the logger can be effected only with use of the IrLink 3 infrared communication interface. The LogChart-II is the software used to congure the logger, download and visualize data. The logger conguration allows dening the logger operation mode, including the start/stop time of data acquisition. Other parameters such as signal input type,

logging interval, etc., is easily selected through the LogChart-II software.

2. Scope of Delivery

Article Name Article Number

Description

Datenlogger AA IP 65

0568 0033 1 x Data Logger LogBox AA IP65,

1x CD-ROM with Logchart-II Software and a USB Treiber,

2x wires for Sensor Wiring, 1x Quick Logger Operating Instructions, 1x Ordering Informations

Datenlogger AA IP 67

0568 0034 1 x Data Logger LogBox AA IP67,

1x CD-ROM with Logchart-II Software and a USB Treiber,

2x wires for Sensor Wiring, 1x Quick Logger Operating Instructions, 1x Ordering Informations

3. Optional or accessory

Article Name Article Number

Description

Communication interface

0568 0036 IR-Interface with USB-Connection

Datenlogger LogBox-AA

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6. Memory Capacity

Two memory storage capacities are offered:

32k Model: Allows up to 32,000 records

64k Model: Allows up to 64,000 records Memory capacity is always shared between enabled channels. In case there are two channels enabled, each gets 50 % of the memory available. When only a single channel is enabled, it has the entire memory at its disposal.

Memory capacity is indicated on the identication label placed on the logger rear panel.

7. Input Signals

The input channels 1 and 2 measure analog electric signals, which can be Pt100, Thermocouple (J, K, T, E, N, R, S or B), voltage (0 to 50 mV or 0 to 10 V) or current (0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA), according to user-dened settings. Note: Besides conguration performed through the software, the denition of input signal requires two internal jumpers to be congured.

Data Acquisition (logging) Data can be acquired through different modes. The logger can be congured to perform a single measurement within a time

interval storing the value read or perform ten measurements within the time interval and store the mean of values measured.

Yet, it can store the minimum or maximum values read in the interval.

5. Properties

Parameter

Start-/stop button (S) This button can be congured to start or stop the temperature measurement process.

IR communication window PC-Logger communication area. During download, the communication interface must be

constantly directed towards this window

Status indicator (LOG) While in stand-by (not logging) or after a series of measurements, it ashes once at every

four seconds. During logging it ashes twice at every four seconds

Alarm indicator (AL) Warns the user as to alarm conditions. Whenever an alarm situation takes place it will ash

once at every four seconds, until a new conguration is applied to the logger

4. Identication

The identication label is on the logger body. Check if the features described are in accordance with your order.

The following elements are shown in the logger front:

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8. Operation

The logger operation mode is user-defined in the Log-

Chart-II software. To access or change this conguration,

the Communication interface is required. The user must install the LogChart-II software in a computer and run the

logger conguration according to instructions dened in

the LogChart-II installation section of this manual.

After conguration and input electric connections made,

the device is ready to measure and log input signals. The status indicators show the logger current status. Essential Accessories:

• A PC-System with Windows® 2000 oder Windows XP®

• CD-ROM device

• A free USB-Port The status lights of the logger startes ashing according to

the current status of the logger:

• A ash every four seconds (stand-by) means the logger is ready for a new measurement or the logger has completed a series of measurements and is waiting for a new command.

• Flashes twice every four seconds, a current measurement is active.

The settings of the data logger operation will be done in the LogChart-II software. Each setting must be dened and its action can be controlled. The data logger starts and stops his notes as they are predened in the settings.

8.1. Driver and Software Installation

In the Communication Interface model is a USB/Ir communication interface, which must be connected to the available USB-port. Windows® will request a proper driver installation, which is found in the CD-ROM that is provided with the logger.

The driver installation steps may vary according to the machine, even for the same version of an operating system. The following screenshots and steps are only to provide guidance.

1. Insert the CD shipped with the logger in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Connect the communication interface IrLink-3 to the PC

USB-port. Windows® will acknowledge the presence of

new hardware and a few seconds later it will start the driver installation process.

3. The window “found new hardware wizard” will be displayed, and you will be asked if you want to install the

driver from the Windows Update website. Select “No, not this time”, and then click Next.

4. Select “Install from a list or specic location (Advanced)” and click “Next”.

5. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check “Search removable media”. Click “Next”.If installation les are not in a CD, check “Include this location in the search” and show the le path.

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In later uses of the interface, Windows® may require the driver installation again. In this case, the same installation wizard will be displayed, and you will have to select the option “Install software automatically

(recommended), as the driver may already be in the

computer.

Logchart-II Software installation:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-drive of the PC.

2. The software installation wizard will start automatically. If it does not, please run the „LC_II_Setup.exe“ program provided from your CD-drive.

To do so, please follow the steps below:

• From the start menu of Windows run Windows

Explorer. Choose the CD drive

• Double click on the icon „LC_II_Setup.exe“ to run

the setup-program.

• Follow the steps described in the setup-wizard

8.2. Running LogChart-II

By starting the program, the main window will appear on the screen:

The LogChart-II requires a communication port to talk to the logger. Clicking on the menu Port, all free communication ports available in the computer will be listed, including the

USB port if the driver is installed. Select one and connect the

corresponding wand to it. The chosen port will be remembered next times the LogChart-II is initiated.

Displays the Cong-

uration Setup dialog box

Press this button to represent the last 10 measurements taken

Press this button to the current contents of the logger download store

Stops current Measurements

6. If a prompt warns you that it does not support Windows® XP or that signature verication failed, click “Continue anyway”.

7. The interface driver les will be copied to the computer and after a few seconds a screen is displayed informing you that the

software installation has been concluded. Click “Finish”.

8. In some situations, the steps described above may be repeated again. Follow the same procedures.

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8.3. Conguration the logger

Make sure the communication interface is connected to the PC-port which is selected. The interface must be constantly directed towards the communication window on front part of the logger at a maximum distance of 0,5 m.

After the serial port is selected, click the “GO” button: The following Parameters conguration dialog box is then displayed:

In this dialog box the user can dene the logger operation mode and also obtains general information about the device. The different elds and their meaning are listed in the following.

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8.4. General Information

General information on the top of the screen informs about the model, serial number, logger current date/time, PC date/time,

rmware version (logger model version), memory capacity and the used memory. This information is displayed in the upper part of the LogChart-II conguration screen. The time is permanently updated in this screen, provided that the logger and the

PC are communicating.

8.5. Acquisition

Parameter Function

Period It determines the interval between readings in the hh:mm:ss format. New data is stored in the

logger memory after each time interval. In the Average, Minimum and Maximum reading modes, the logger executes 10 readings within this interval

External Battery Switch time Denes the time at which the logger turns on the external power supply, before proceeding with

any reading. This time is limited to 10 seconds and must be less than half of the interval between readings

Estimated time It informs about the estimated time for the accomplishment of programmed readings based on

the logging “Interval” and on the number of programmed readings

Daily Repetition Allows loggings to be repeated everyday, for example, recording data from 8 AM to 5 PM day after

day. The start and stop times are dened in the elds “Start time” and “Stop time”

8.6. Start Logging Field

Parameter Function

Immediately The logger starts logging as soon as the conguration is applied. Not valid when the option

„Daily Repetition“ is selected

Day/ Hour Logging starts at a predened date and time. The date dened is used for the Daily

Repetitions option as well

Through Start Button Starts and stops logging by holding the Start button pressed for three seconds

Digital Input Starts readings when the digital input is activated (closed) and stops readings when the digital

input is deactivated (open)

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8.8. Channels Field

By selecting the “Channels” option, the user is able to choose the individual settings for each input channel.

Parameter

Function

At Full Memory Loggings can be stored up to the full memory capacity is reached

Wrap around Logging never stops. The LogBox will keep on recording the readings and when the memory is full it

will overwrite the oldest record in a circular or wrap around manner

After a dened number of readings The logger will stop logging after the number of readings dened here is reached. Not valid

when the option ‘Daily Repetition’ is selected

Day / Hour The LogBox will stop logging at the user-dened date and time. Not valid when the option ‘Daily

Repetition’ is selected

8.7. Stop Loggings

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8.9. Electrical connections

Only the input connections and the External Battery Switch (when used) are needed. The logger is exclusively powered by its

internal battery. In the IP65 models, the inputs and the signal for activating the external power supply are located inside the logger case, which must be opened for accomplishing the connections. In the IP67 models, proper connectors are provided for this purpose. The case cover should be opened only if necessarily required. If this is the case, the cover must be properly tightened back in its place such as to assure the stated IP Ingress protection index.

Parameter Function

TAG Denes a name (up to 8 characters) for identifying the variable to be measured in the channel

Inputs The signal applied to the logger input is dened here. The list shows all the input options available.

The selected option must be in accordance with the internal conguration of the jumpers J1 and J2.

For more information refer to section 7 electrical connections

Unit Denes the variable unit

Scale Denes the range, in engineering units, to represent the input variable measured. Adjustable from –32000 to

+32000 for 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-50 mV and 0-10 inputs, for the remaining input types the scale is xed.

Offset Allows ne offset corrections on the measured value

Value Denes readings recording modes:

Instantaneous The instant value read at the logging time

Average 10 equidistant readings at each reading interval are taken.

The average value of readings is built and the resulting value recorded

Minimum 10 readings at each reading interval. The lowest value found

is recorded

Maximum 10 readings at each reading interval. The highest value

found is recorded

Alarm Denes a limit range of variables measured, that once exceeded, trigger the alarm. Once activated

the alarm LED indicator stays so, even after the alarm-triggering situation has ceased, till a new

conguration is applied to the logger.

Low Denes the minimum value under which the alarm

is triggered

High Denes the maximum value above which the alarm is

triggered

After lling all the elds for both channels, send the conguration to the logger by clicking on the button

The new settings and PC current date/time are then sent to the logger. All Data in the logger memory will be lost.

The parameters are:

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9. IP65 Model

Open the logger’s cover to get access to the block terminals and the conguration jumpers. Connection-cables must pass through the compress tting located at the bottom of the case. The following gure shows the internal terminals

distribution.

Channel Connections

Channel 1 CN1 connector – Terminals 1, 2 and 3

Channel 2 CN1 connector – Terminals 4, 5 and 6

External Battery Switch CN2 connector – Terminals 7, 8 and 9

Digital Input CN2 connector – Terminals 7, 10 and 9

Note: Make sure that the compress tting is perfectly tightening the cables, thus

assuring proper Ingress protection IP65. IP65: Totally dust-tight and protected against water jets.

Channel 1 cable (right) Connection

Brown CN1-3

Blue CN1-2

Black CN1-1

Channel 2 cable (left) Connection

Brown CN1-6

Blue CN1-5

Black CN1-4

9.1. IP67 Model

In the IP67 version, an M8 connector is provided for signal input. Two connectors provide external access to the input channels as

shown in the gure. The cables are supplied with the logger.

Note: The case cover should not be opened unless it is really necessary. If this is the case, the cover must be properly tightened back in its place such as to assure the Ingress protection IP67. IP67 - Totally dust-tight and protected from temporary immersion in water.

Wire connections:

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9.2. Input Connections

Both models have the same input connections schema:

In the IP67 version, an M8 connector is provided for signal input. Two connectors provide external access to the input

channels as shown in the gure. The cables are supplied with the logger.

Note: The case cover should not be opened unless it is really necessary. If this is the case, the cover must be properly tightened back in its place such as to assure Ingress protection IP67. IP67 - Totally dust-tight and protected from temporary immersion in water.

9.3. External Battery Switch

The example below shows the usage of the external battery switch for commanding the power supply of external devices.

Channel 1 is congured to 4-20 mA input signal. A battery is used to provide power to the 4-20 mA loop. The battery switch “turns on” the power to the loop a moment (dened in the conguration) before the measurement is taken, enabling the transmitter (pressure, temperature, etc.) to start up and stabilize the output.

9.4. Digital Input (DE)

The Digital Input can be used to externally trigger the start and stop of readings. It is available in terminals

7 (-) and 10 (+) of CN2.

Input signal Channel 1, J1 position

Channel 2, J2 position

4-20 mA / 0-20 mA A A

Pt100 / Thermocouple / 0-50 mV B B

0-10 V C C

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9.5. Installation Recommendations

Signal wires should be installed in grounded conduits and away from power or contactor wires. Instruments must be powered only by an exclusive power supply. System failure should always be taken into account when designing a control panel to avoid irreversible damage

to equipment or people. Installing RC lters (47R and 100nF, serial) is strongly recommended at contactor coils or

any other inductors.

9.6. Ofoading and Data Visualisation

The transfer of data to a PC is accomplished by using the LogChart II software. Data can be collected anytime and saved in les for future analysis (menu “File Save” or “File Save as”). Help can be accessed from the LogChart-II software when necessary. Ofoading data: Data ofoad is accomplished by clicking on the button „Ofoading“

or using the LogChart-II menu. During data transfer, a status bar indicates remaining data to be transferred. Data ofoading time

is proportional to the number of readings logged. At the end of data transfer, the Graph window is displayed with the downloaded data plotted.

10.6. Graph Window

The Graph-window is a convenient tool for analysis. It enables the logger acquisitions to be read in the form of

a “values vs. time” graph. As one moves the mouse in the

chart area, the time and the value of the records of each

channel are shown in the eld located in the bottom of

the window. Zooming in and out are implemented. It is possible to select an area by clicking and dragging the mouse, thus creating a zoom region, starting at the upper left position of the region of interest.

The command „Ofoad acquisitions“ does not interrupt

the process of data logging and reading.

Other two windows can be easily opened:

• Acquisitions Table Window

• General information table

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9.8. Acquisitions Table Window

Data acquired by one or both input channels

(user-dened) are displayed in engineering units in

a table format. The table displays register number, date/time and the record values.

9.9. General information table

Displays information about the logger:

• Features

• Congurations

• Details about data acquired

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10. Visualizing the data

Three windows support data visualization: Graph, Acquisitions Table and General Information windows.

Data can be originated from direct reading from the logger or from a le previously recorded in a computer. Once the windows are open, data can be saved in a le (.lch), printed on a graph or exported to a text le (.txt or .dat).

10.1. Monitoring Acquisitions

To online visualize current measurement in a graph format, use the monitor On-line command by clicking the button while pointing the IR-LINK3 interface to the logger.

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The parameters are analogous to the LogChart-II parameters.

The screen exhibits instant values of variables measured, conguration information and current logger status. The Buttons are

assigned the following functions:

Parameter Function

Search It allows you to search for another logger or reconnect communication lost for any reason. When the

handheld device nds a logger, it exhibits a new Monitoring screen with the logger information. When

other loggers are found, the Devices Found screen is exhibited again

Download Downloads logged data. Download can be partial and it does not interfere in the ongoing acquisition

process

More Infos Displays further information on the connected logger, such as model, serial number, version and

memory capacity

Settings Accesses the Settings screen, which allows modifying the logger conguration

Data base Exhibits the Recorded Data screen listing all the processes stored and processed in the PDA data base.

To access the data, tap on Details. Information required is displayed

View data Displays data in a list containing date, time and measured value

10.2. Conguring the logger - Settings

During conguration, the logger must be aligned. Click on „Settings“ in the Monitoring screen. The screen Settings is opened and contains the required parameters for conguring the logger.

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Parameter

Function

Title Name of the process

Input 1 und 2 Informs about the inputs used by channel 1 and 2 respectively

Start Denes the strategy for the logging start. Options are:

Immediately The logger starts logging as soon as conguration is sent to the logger

By „data/time“ Start in dened data and time, always after current time. It is possible to perform daily repetitions.

If this option is selected, a new box to dene the stop logging time is displayed

Start Press the „Start-Now“ button from the Monitoring screen to start logging

LogBox Press the „Start-Now“ button from the Monitoring screen, the Palmtop should be pointed towards the

logger

Digital Input Readings are performed while the digital input is enabled (closed / 1) and interrupted when the digital

input is disabled (open / 0)

Stop Denes logging stop mode, options are:

Full memory Loggings can be stored up to the logger full memory capacity is reached

Wrap around Logging never stops. The LogBox will keep on recording the readings and when the

memory is full it will overwrite the oldest record in a circular or wrap around manner

After loggings The logging will stop after the number of readings here dened

By data/ time Logging is stopped on user-dened day and time

Interval Denes the interval between readings: hour, minute and second. For mean, maximum

and minimum values, the shortest interval between loggings is 10 seconds.

Channel 1 Opens the Input 1 Settings screen

Tag Denes a name for Channel 1

Input Informs the input type used in Channel 1

Unit Denes the unit of the variable. For 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-50 mV and 0-10V the user should write the required unit

Logging mode

It denes how the value measured will be logged. Options are:

Instantaneous 1 reading and 1 logging at each reading Interval.

Average 10 readings at each reading interval. The average value of readings is the value recorded.

Minimum 10 readings at each reading interval. The lowest value found is recorded

Maximum 10 readings at each reading interval. The highest value found is recorded

Lower/Upper

range value

Allows the user to dene the reading range for the 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-50 mV and 0-10V inputs.

Offset This parameter is used to correct small known mistakes the input signal may

present, such as during sensor switching, transmitter replacement, etc.

Alarms Enables an alarm that is triggered according to user-dened

parameters

Cancel and OK Buttons cancel and save congurations dened in Channel 2 screen

Channel 2 Has the same parameters as described for Channel 1

Clocks Provides access to Logger clocks. When a new

conguration is sent to the logger, clocks are updated

Battery Denes the moment when the logger turns on the battery switch, before each

reading is performed. Time (up to 10 seconds) can not exceed the mean time

between measurements

Click Apply Click apply to send the new conguration to the Logger, returning to the Monitoring screen

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10.3. Downloading Data from the Logger

In the Monitoring screen, the Download button performs the transfer of the data from the Log-Box to the PDA. Download can be partial and it does not interfere in the ongoing acquisition process. The data base of loggings is displayed in the Recording

Data screen, identied with the name assigned to the process (Title) and the date it was downloaded.

Should the PDA batteries be discharged, all readings will be lost

10.4. File Visualization

The Recorded Data screen lists the data base logged and stored in the PDA. To access data, select the desired data base and click on „Details“. The Recorded Data Details screen shows several informations about the data base.

View Data shows in table format the logged values and the date and time they were performed.

Press „Delete“ to erase the selected data base.

Parameter Function

Handheld overwrites Desktop LogChart Palm-OS les are transferred to the desktop

Save in Choose a directory to record les generated during data synchronization

Do nothing Data synchronization will not be performed

Set as default The same settings will be used in the next HotSync processes

10.5. Transferring Data to your Desktop

HotSync of data stored in a PDA to a PC is performed through a conduit installed together with the LogChart Palm-OS. The conduit converts the data collected by the LogChart Palm-OS

to a le compatible with the LogChart-II software.

To access the conduit options, the HotSync Manager software must be active. Click with the right mouse button on the HotSync Manager in the Windows Taskbar. Select in the drop-down menu the option „Custom“. Select LogChart Conduit and click „Change.“

The following window will be exhibited:

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11. Observations

The logger is an electronic device and some basic care is required:

• When opening the device for battery replacement or connecting sensors avoid touching the circuit for not causing damages resulting from static electricity

• When the device is opened, avoid liquid and/or dust contact

• Use a screwdriver to open the case cover

• Pay attention to batteries polarity: The positive terminal should be placed directed towards the center of the device

• Worn batteries should not be recharged, dismantled or incinerated. After use, batteries must be disposed according to local legal rules

• After replacing batteries back to the logger, make sure the cover is rmly attached to the socket

12. Most frequent problems

The LED is not ashing:

• The LED ashing light is intentionally weak, and it can be difcult to see it in illuminated environments

• Make sure it is not ashing at all.

• Make sure the battery is installed correctly

• Make sure the battery is not discharged

Communication with the logger fails:

• Make sure the COMM port is selected correctly and there is no other program using the same port during communication attempts

• Make sure there is no physical obstacle blocking the infrared signal

• Make sure the cable is well connected to the PC port

• Make sure the port selected does not present any problem

13. Maintenance

The housing can be cleaned with a wet cloth. Do not use chemical solvents. With the exception of exchanging empty batteries the logger is widely maintenance free.

14. Dimensions

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15. Technical Data

Features Values

Inputs Thermocouples J, K, T, E, N, R, S, B, Pt100,

4 - 20 mA, 0 - 50 mV, 0 - 10 V

4 to 20 mA: 100 Ohm

Measurement ranges J -50...+760°C (-58...1400°F)

K -50...+760°C (-58...1400°F)

T -100...+400°C (-148...752°F)

E -40...+720°C (-40...1328°F)

N -90...+1300°C (-130...2372°F)

R 0...+1760°C (32...3200°F)

S 0...+1760°C (32...3200°F)

B 0...+1820°C (32...3308°F)

PT100 -200...530°C (-328...986°F)

0-20 mA linear programmable range of -32768...32767

0-50 mV linear programmable range of -32768...32767

0-10 V linear programmable range of -32768...32767

Accuracy Thermocouples J,K und T: 25% of the max. range ±1°C

Thermocouples N, R, S und B: 25% of the max. range ±3°C

Pt100: 0.2 % of the max. range

4-20 mA, 0-50 mV und 0-10V: 0.2 % of the max. range

Memory capacity 32000 (32k) or 64000 (64k)

Measurement Interval Minimum: 10 seconds, maximum: 18 hours

Power supply 3.6V lithium battery (1/2 AA)

Operating temperature from -40...70°C

Case/ Body ABS, with Polycarbonate lm

Ingress Protection IP65 or IP67

Dimensions 70 x 60 x 35 mm

Logger-PC data transfer time According to the number of logs, 40 seconds for 16,000 logs.

PC Interface Ir/USB or Ir/Serial

LogChart-2 software Setup Software for Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000 und XP

Operation enviroment Menus in Portuguese, English or Spanish. Set up, reading and displays data on

the screen

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16. Questions

If you still have questions concerning this product of B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH

Heinrich-Hertz-Straße 4 D-78166 Donaueschingen Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 771 83160 Fax: +49 (0) 771 831650

E-Mail: info@bb-sensors.com bb-sensors.com

We wish you a successful measuring!

Your Temperature-Partner

B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH

All technical information’s in this document are proved by us with high accuracy and shall inform you about all application

possibilities. This information’s are not conrmed by us and need to be proved by every user in regard to his intended use of the

equipment. All foreign trade mark rights need to be considered.

Edition Juni 2011. This manual substitutes all former editions.

Artikelnummer Beschreibung

0568 0033 Data Logger LogBox AA IP 65, Operating temperature -40 to 70°C

0568 0034 Data Logger LogBox AA IP 67, Operating temperature -40 to 70°C

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