Cole-Parmer DBSA710, DBSA720 Instruction Manual
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DaqLink 4 Channel Multi-probe Data Logger
4 external inputs + internal humidity and temperature sensors
User Guide
For DBSA710 and DBSA720
DaqLink
User Guide
Supporting DaqLink v1.2.2.1
November 2009
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: DAQLINK OVERVIEW 1
1.1. DaqLink Introduction 1
1.2. The DaqLink System 2
1.2.1. The Data Logger 3
1.2.2. Hardware Accessories 4
1.2.3. DaqLink Software 5
CHAPTER 2: DAQLINK IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 6
2.1. Pre-setup Requirements 6
2.2. Launching the Software 7
2.3. Connecting the Logger 8
2.4. Charging DaqLink Loggers 9
2.5. Loading Map View Background 10
2.6. Configuring the Logger 11
2.7. Viewing Data 13
2.7.1. Online Data Views 13
2.7.2. Logger Tooltip 15
2.7.3. Sensor View 15
2.8. Downloading Data 16
CHAPTER 3: DAQLINK HARDWARE OVERVIEW 17
3.1. Data Logger Front Panel Layout 17
3.1.1. DBSA710 and DBSA720 17
3.2. Data Logger External Connections 18
3.2.1. DBSA710 and DBSA720 18
3.3. Data Logger Sensor Overview 19
3.3.1. Internal Sensor Types 19
3.3.2. External Sensor Types 20
3.3.3. Sensor Connection 21
3.3.4. External PT-100 Sensor Connection 22
3.3.5. Programming Limitations for DBSA710 and
DBSA720
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3.3.6. External Alarm Output 23
3.3.7. Polarity 25
3.3.8. Frequency/Pulse Counter 25
3.3.9. User Defined Sensors 25
3.3.10. Sensor Alarms 26
3.3.11. Sensor Calibration 26
3.4. Unit Serial Number and Comment 27
3.5. Power Supply 27
3.5.1. DBSA710 and DBSA720 Data Loggers 27
3.5.2. Power Adapter 29
3.5.3. Data Logger Battery Life 29
3.6. USB Communication Cable 29
3.7. DaqLink Keypad Overview 30
3.7.1. DBSA710 and DBSA720 Keypad 30
3.8. Operating the DBSA710 and DBSA720 31
3.8.1. Turning on the Unit 31
3.8.2. Display Shutdown 32
3.8.3. Main Menu Options 32
3.8.4. Additional Logger Screens 36
CHAPTER 4: USING THE DAQLINK SOFTWARE 38
4.1. Installing DaqLink Software 38
4.1.1. System Requirements 38
4.1.2. Installation Procedure 39
4.1.3. Installation Troubleshooting 42
4.2. DaqLink Software Layout 42
4.2.1. Map View 43
4.2.2. Viewing Sensor Data in Map View 44
4.2.3. History View 45
4.2.4. Data Map 46
4.2.5. DaqLink Toolbar Icons 47
4.3. File Menu Items 52
4.3.1. Open 52
4.3.2. Open Project File 52
4.3.3. Save Project 53
4.3.4. Save Project As 53
4.3.5. Exit 53
4.4. Logger Menu Items 53
4.4.1. Display Data 53
4.4.2. Download Data 53
4.4.3. Cancel Download 54
4.4.4. Reset Alarm 54
4.4.5. Calibration 54
4.4.6. Cancel Firmware Update 54
4.4.7. Setup 55
4.4.8. Stop 55
4.4.9. Run 55
4.4.10. Detect Logger 55
4.5. Tools Menu Items 55
4.5.1. Define Sensor 55
4.5.2. Lock Map View 57
4.5.3. Options Menu 57
4.5.4. Email Alarm Notifications 57
4.5.5. SMS Alarm Notifications 57
4.6. Tools > Options Menu Items 58
4.6.1. Preferences Tab 58
4.6.2. Email Settings Tab 60
4.6.3. SMS Settings Tab 61
4.6.4. Analysis Menu Items 63
4.7. Saving Data 64
4.8. Viewing Archived (Offline) Data 64
4.9. Viewing Online Data 66
4.9.1. Showing/Hiding the Data Sets 68
4.10. Working in Map View 69
4.10.1. Loading Map View Wallpaper 69
4.10.2. Moving Icons around the Screen 69
4.10.3. Logger Icon Context Menu 70
4.10.4. Viewing Logger Status 70
4.11. Configuring the Logger 72
4.11.1. Device Setup Tab 72
4.11.2. Alarm Setup Tab 76
4.12. Alarm Notifications Setup 78
4.12.1. Contacts Tab 80
4.12.2. Groups Tab 81
4.12.3. Notifications Setup Tab 82
4.12.4. Email and SMS Notification Formats 84
4.13. Calibration 85
4.13.1. Introduction to DaqLink Calibration 86
4.13.2. Calibrating the Data Logger 88
4.13.3. Performing a Two-point Calibration 89
4.13.4. Performing an Offset Calibration 91
4.13.5. Setting the Offset to a Specific Input 91
4.13.6. Calibrating the Internal Temperature Sensor on
the DBSA910
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4.13.7. Calibrating the External PT-100 Sensor Input 92
4.13.8. Saving Calibration Settings 93
4.13.9. Loading Calibration Settings 93
4.14. Analyzing the Data 93
4.14.1. Using the Graph Features 94
4.14.2. Statistical Analysis 100
4.15. Exporting Data to Excel or CSV Formats 100
4.16. Printing the Data 101
4.17. System Password 102
CHAPTER 5: UPDATING DAQLINK SOFTWARE AND
FIRMWARE
104
5.1. Using the Uptodata Client 104
5.2. Updating DaqLink Firmware 107
5.2.1. Downloading the Firmware File 107
5.2.2. Firmware Update from the Map View Icon 108
APPENDIX A: DAQLINK SPECIFICATIONS 109
A.1. Data Logger Input Types 109
A.2. DBSA710 and DBSA720 Outputs 110
A.3. Logger Input Specifications DBSA710 and
DBSA720
110
A.4. General Specifications 112
A.5. System Requirements 113
APPENDIX B: SAFETY INFORMATION 114
APPENDIX C: ORDERING INFORMATION 116
APPENDIX D: FIGURES AND TABLES 118
Chapter 1:
DaqLink Overview
This chapter provides a general overview of the DaqLink
system.
1.1. DaqLink Introduction
Light, Portable and Independent Logging
With built-in temperature and humidity sensors, plus four
external probe inputs the DaqLink standalone data logger
ensures a low cost, reliable and accurate solution. The
DaqLink logger is a 16-bit, mobile data acquisition device for
continuous indoor or outdoor data monitoring.
The DaqLink system is comprised of two data logger models,
measuring a broad range of parameters on four external
inputs for direct measurement and recording of PT-100,
thermocouple, 0 to 1 V, 4 to 20 mA, contact, frequency and
pulse sensors, as well as internal temperature and relative
humidity sensors.
With its high resolution and fast Analog to Digital converter
(ADC), DaqLink data loggers meet the majority of data
acquisition requirements in most industrial applications. Every
DaqLink logger unit is embedded with a unique serial number
and can be loaded with a descriptive comment for safe
identification. An internal clock and calendar keeps track of the
time and date of every sample measured.
DaqLink loggers can automatically activate external alarm
events when data is outside a specified range. Email and SMS
notifications can be sent to predefined contacts.
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The DaqLink system is powered by the powerful DaqLink
software. The Windows ™ based software is the central
management interface of the DaqLink network. When
connected via USB cable to the PC, DaqLink data can be
monitored online and displayed in real-time graphs or tables.
Analyze data with various mathematical tools, or export data
to a spreadsheet.
The software also enables you to configure, calibrate or
update the firmware of DaqLink units via direct USB
connection.
Key DaqLink benefits include:
• Real-time logging - Online operation with data results on
screen
• Independence - Manual or PC operation with on-site
monitoring via two-row LCD display
• Intuitively - Simple keypad and easy-to-navigate menus
• Long life - Low-power consumption and rechargeable
battery lasting up to six months
• Flexibility - Four alarm levels with visual LCD, and audible
alarms
• Non-stop logging - Continuous data storage to large
onboard memory and periodic USB downloads
1.2. The DaqLink System
The basic DaqLink system will contain at least one of the
following units:
• DaqLink data logger – Part Number DBSA710 or
DBSA720
• Mini-USB communication cable
• Power adapter (one per DaqLink unit ordered)
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• DaqLink software CD containing user guide
1.2.1. The Data Logger
There are two data logger models compatible with the
DaqLink system. These loggers support up to four external
sensors and two internal sensors, temperature and humidity,
depending on the specific model. Data is recorded and stored
to the logger’s internal memory and transmitted over the
network to the DaqLink software running on the PC.
The data logger is programmed to consume as little power as
possible during operation, in order to conserve the battery life.
When not transmitting or recording data the units are in sleep
mode and they wake up when needed.
The battery for the DBSA710 and DBSA720 is rechargeable
and can run up to several months on one charge, depending
on the logger configuration.
Refer to section
Note: Battery life depends on the logger sampling rate,
transmission rate, type of sensor, and number of measured
sensors.
3.5.3 for more information.
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DaqLink Data Loggers
Part Number: DBSA720 Part Number: DBSA710
Four external channel data logger with
two internal sensors, Humidity and
Temperature
Memory Capacity: ~59,000 samples
Power supply: AC or battery operated
Four external channel data logger with
internal Temperature sensor
Memory Capacity: ~59,000 samples
Power supply: AC or battery operated
1.2.2. Hardware Accessories
The DaqLink system includes the following accessories:
• Mini-USB cable for connecting data logger to PC
• Power adapter to power the data logger
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1.2.3. DaqLink Software
The user interface for the DaqLink system, the DaqLink
software CD is provided together with the DaqLink hardware
and includes the following features:
• Data display, management, storage and data diagnostics
• Alarm settings: Email and SMS notifications, visual and
audible alarms
• Sensor definition
• Sensor calibration
• Firmware update
• Automatic software update (via Fourier server)
The software interface is described in detail in Chapter 4.
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Chapter 2: DaqLink Implementation Guide
Fourier Systems suggests first time users of the DaqLink
system read this chapter before drilling down into the many
features of the system described later in the user guide. The
Implementation Guide will give you a clear understanding of
the basic aspects of setting up the system, and getting the
data logger up and running.
2.1. Pre-setup Requirements
Prior to commencing with the DaqLink implementation you
must have the following requirements in place:
PC
• 24/7 availability, if online data monitoring is required
• Reliable AC power
• Sufficient hard disk space to store loggers’ data
• One free USB port
DaqLink devices
At least one DaqLink logger DBSA710 or DBSA720
Mini-USB cable
The mini-USB cable connects the data logger to the PC for
logger configuration and data download (and is supplied with
the PC Suite software kit).
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2.2. Launching the Software
1. Install the DaqLink software on the PC workstation. Refer
to section
more details.
2. Once the software and associated components have
been installed, launch DaqLink from your DaqLink
4.1: Installing DaqLink Software on page 38 for
desktop shortcut
3. The main DaqLink window is launched. The default view
is called Map View.
Figure 1: Main DaqLink window
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4. Check for DaqLink updates. Go to Help > Check for
Updates from the DaqLink main menu to check for newer
versions of DaqLink software and firmware released since
you purchased your system. For more details on the
Update feature go to
Software and Firmware.
Chapter 5: Updating DaqLink
2.3. Connecting the Logger
Note: Only one DaqLink logger will be detected by the PC at
a time.
1. Only once the DaqLink software and USB driver have
been installed, connect the DaqLink data logger
(DBSA710 or DBSA720) to the Fourier-supplied power
adapter.
Note: Only use adapters provided by Fourier Systems. Use of
the wrong adapter could damage your DaqLink units.
2. Turn on the unit by pressing the Scroll button
the front keypad. The unit will beep when turned on.
3. Connect the mini-USB cable to the computer and to the
data logger’s mini-USB port.
4. From the DaqLink main menu, go to Logger > Detect
Logger. The data logger icon will appear in the Map View
indicating that the logger is detected.
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on
Figure 2: Adding data logger icon to Map View
Note: If the logger is not recognized by the software try
connecting the mini-USB cable to another USB port on the
PC. Or select Logger > Detect Logger again in the main
menu.
Should you disconnect the logger’s USB cable or power
adapter (and the battery eventually dies), the logger icon
will be grayed out:
Note: You can move the logger icon elsewhere on the screen
by going to Tools > Lock Map View and unselecting this
option.
2.4. Charging DaqLink Loggers
This section refers to charging the DBSA710 or DBSA720
loggers.
Note: Only use adapters provided by Fourier Systems. Use of
the wrong adapter could damage your DaqLink units.
If the loggers will run from the battery supply make sure to first
charge each of the loggers for 16 hours before use in order
maximize the battery life. A fully charged battery can last
several months, depending on your logger configuration.
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If the loggers will run from the AC power supply, when first
connected to the AC adapter the logger will always initiate the
16 hour charge cycle.
Note: For loggers measuring data with the internal
temperature sensor, it is critical to note that during the charge
cycle the logger will heat up thereby causing the internal
temperature sensor reading to rise up to 10 ˚C above ambient
temperature. Once the charging process is complete, the
logger will cool down and the internal temperature sensor
readings will return to normal.
For loggers remaining connected to AC power, to prevent the
logger from heating up again following the initial charge cycle,
the logger will receive a one minute trickle charge each day
rather than stay continually charged. This is sufficient to
ensure the logger doesn’t self-discharge and will maintain the
logger’s full charge status.
Refer to section 3.5.1 for more details on the DaqLink loggers’
power supply.
2.5. Loading Map View Background
Load an image into the DaqLink software showing a map of
your facility in order to place the Logger icons in their relative
positions. As you deploy more standalone loggers, this will
prove very helpful.
• Double click the Map View background to browse to the
image directory and load the image. Remember to unlock
the Map View in order to move the icons around.
• Right-click the Map View background and two options will
be available: Load Wallpaper and Reset Wallpaper,
which resets to the default Fourier wallpaper.
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2.6. Configuring the Logger
Once the software has detected the DaqLink logger, you must
configure the unit in order to start acquiring data.
5. Right-click on the Logger icon. Select Setup from the
context menu.
The Setup window will be launched.
Figure 3: Logger Setup window
This dialog provides non-editable information such as the
serial number, battery level, and firmware version of the
current unit.
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On the Device Setup and Alarm Setup tabs, the user is
able to configure the following parameters:
Unit's comment
Sampling rate
Memory State
Averaging points
Temperature units °C/°F (on the logger LCD)
Anti-tamper mode
Active sensors
Custom sensors' names
Alarm levels
Alarm duration
Alarm delay
Alarm pre delay
6. Select the Memory State, Online or Optimized Memory
Modes.
7. Select the sensors you wish to connect to the logger for
data acquisition. It doesn’t matter which order you select
the sensors. You may only have Input 4 selected, for
example, and Inputs 1 to 3 left unselected.
8. Select the sampling rate anywhere from 1 every second
to 1 every 18 hours.
9. Unless you have Alarm levels you wish to edit (see the
Alarms Setup tab), click either Setup and Run (to send
the setup and immediately log data), or Setup Only (to
send the setup but only log data at your command).
10. If you selected Setup Only in step 5, right-click the
Logger icon and select Run from the context menu to
start logging data or click
in the main tool bar.
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The Logger icon will appear as follows when in Run
mode:
11. To stop the logger, right-click the Logger icon and select
Stop from the context menu.
Note: Running the logger clears the logger memory. All
previously recorded data will be erased when you begin a new
logging session.
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2.7. Viewing Data
Once you run the logger, you have several ways of viewing
the online data that is being acquired.
• Online graph/table/statistics views
• Logger icon tooltip
• Sensor view
2.7.1. Online Data Views
Double clicking the Logger icon or selecting Display Data in
the Logger icon context menu will open the online graph.
This graph is updated in real-time with the newly recorded
data.
You can switch between Graph, Table and Statistics views to
view the data in different formats.
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Figure 4: Online data – Graph view
Figure 5: Online data – Table view
Figure 6: Online data – Statistics view
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2.7.2. Logger Tooltip
Close the online data window and return to Map View. Scroll
over the Logger icon and you will see a tooltip displaying the
relevant logger information, including real-time data.
Figure 7: Logger tooltip
This tool-tip is updated with every newly recorded sample.
2.7.3. Sensor View
You can monitor data by viewing the data display of each
individual sensor, rather than using the Graph or Table views.
When the logger is running, the individual sensor data is
displayed in a box in the bottom pane of the main Map View.
Figure 8: Sensor view
• If the sensor is in alarm, the sensor box will change color
from green to red (just as the Logger icon would).
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• Double-clicking the individual sensor box will open the
data in the online Graph view.
2.8. Downloading Data
If the logger is being used as a standalone device you will
have to connect it to the computer via USB cable in order to
download the data to the software.
1. Connect logger to PC and go to Logger > Detect Logger
in the main menu.
2. To download data:
• Click the Download icon
• Go to Logger > Download Logger, or
• Right-click the logger icon and select Download Data
3. View the downloaded data by double-clicking the logger
icon.
in the upper toolbar, or
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Chapter 3: DaqLink Hardware Overview
This chapter details the hardware features of the DaqLink
data loggers.
3.1. Data Logger Front Panel Layout
3.1.1. DBSA710 and DBSA720
Apart from the color scheme, the DBSA710 and DBSA720
data logger models have the same front panel design.
LCD screen
LCD screen
Menu/Enter button
Menu/Enter button
Scroll button
Scroll button
Figure 9: DBSA710 data logger front panel
LCD screen
Displays logger status, logger data, and Min/Max values.
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Menu/Enter button
Use to enter logger menu options and to execute logger
commands.
Scroll button
Use to scroll though menu items and to power on unit.
3.2. Data Logger External Connections
3.2.1. DBSA710 and DBSA720
External connections of the DBSA710 and DBSA720 are
exactly the same.
Mini USB port
Mini USB port
12 V power socket
12 V power socket
Negative Center
Negative Center
Excitation
Excitation
Four sensor
Four sensor
inputs
inputs
Figure 10: DBSA720 data logger external connections
Mini USB Port
To enable communication between logger and PC, for
configuration and data download.
12 V Power Socket
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To connect logger to external power supply (negative center).
Sensor Inputs
Pluggable screw terminal blocks marked In-1 to In-4 (from left to
right), to connect wide range of sensor types for data acquisition.
All four inputs can be used simultaneously. Sensors can be
connected in any order.
To connect a sensor to the DaqLink data logger, unplug the
screw terminal, connect the sensor’s wires to the terminals, and
then plug the terminal back to the corresponding socket on the
input block.
Excitation socket
Output power socket used to power external sensors, power
derived directly from the external power supply adaptor.
3.3. Data Logger Sensor Overview
This section provides an overview of the hardware
specifications of the DaqLink data loggers.
3.3.1. Internal Sensor Types
The DBSA710 and DBSA720 loggers include internal
sensors, depending on the logger model.
Sensor Measurement
Range
Digital Humidity 5% to 95%
Accuracy Logger
±3% (in DaqLink
software)
±4% (on logger LCD)
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Model
DBSA720
Sensor Measurement
Range
Digital Temperature -20 ºC to 50 ºC ±0.5 ºC DBSA720
Accuracy Logger
Model
Temperature
PT100
-20 ºC to 50 ºC ±0.3 ºC DBSA710
3.3.2. External Sensor Types
DBSA710 and DBSA720
Each of the four input channels of these data logger models
are multi-purpose and can be individually configured to any of
the following types and ranges.
Sensor Measurement
Range
Current 4 to 20 mA ± 0.5 % In-1 to In-4
Contact Open (0) /
Close (1)
Frequency 20 Hz to 4 KHz N/A In-4 only
Pulse Counter 1 to 65,536 pulses
0 to 4 KHz
Temperature
PT100 (2-wire)
Temperature TC-J -200 ºC to 1,000 ºC -200 to -60 ºC ±0.5 %
Temperature TC-K -200 ºC to 1,000 ºC -200 to -60 ºC ±0.5 % In-1 to In-4
-200 to 400 ºC -200 to -60 ºC ±0.5 %
N/A In-1 to In-4
N/A In-4 only
-60 to 60 ºC ±0.3 ˚C
60 to 400 ºC ±0.5 %
-60 to 60 ºC ±0.5 ˚C
60 to 1,000 ºC ±0.5 %
Accuracy Available
Inputs
In-1 to In-4
In-1 to In-4
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Sensor Measurement
Range
-60 to 60 ºC ±0.5 ˚C
60 to 1,000 ºC ±0.5 %
Temperature TC-T -200 ºC to 400 ºC -200 to -60 ºC ±0.5 %
-60 to 60 ºC ±0.5 ˚C
60 to 400 ºC ±0.5 %
Voltage 0 to 1 V ± 0.5 % In-1 to In-4
Voltage 0 to 50 mV ± 0.5 % In-1 to In-4
Accuracy Available
Inputs
In-1 to In-4
3.3.3. Sensor Connection
Connect the sensor/s to the terminal block/s at the top of data
logger:
Figure 11: DaqLink logger sensor inputs
Sensors do not have to be added successively. You may only
configure In-4, or configure In-1 and In-3, for example, when
setting up the logger via the software.
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