Dwyer DLI User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Battery Warning ................................................................................................................................... 3
Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................................. 3
Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 4
Package Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 4
Software Installation ................................................................................................... 4
Installing from CD ROM ...................................................................................................................... 4
Install Dwyer 2.00.72............................................................................................................................ 4
Install USB Interface Drivers ................................................................................................................ 9
Running the Software .............................................................................................. 10
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 10
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................... 10
Interface cable Installation .................................................................................................................. 10
The File Menu .................................................................................................................................... 11
The Edit Menu.................................................................................................................................... 21
The View Menu .................................................................................................................................. 22
The Communications Menu ................................................................................................................ 34
The Device Menu ............................................................................................................................... 37
The Graph Menu ................................................................................................................................ 67
The Right Click Pop-Up Menu............................................................................................................ 84
The Window Menu ............................................................................................................................. 87
The Help Menu .................................................................................................................................. 88
Wireless Device.................................................................................................................................. 90
Contact Information ................................................................................................. 104
Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................ 104
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Introduction
Small, simple and affordable, Dwyer data loggers can measure and record data at specified intervals
ranging from once every 2 seconds, to once every 12 hours. Dwyer's Data Recording Software
requires no programming skills, and enables the user to effortlessly select reading rate, specify the
user's ID, and initiate the start of data collection. For immediate use of the data logger refer to the
Quick Start Guide.
In addition, all data can be saved in a format easily read by spreadsheet applications such as
"Microsoft Excel." or "Lotus 1-2-3.". It is our goal to bring you accurate, low-cost, easy-to-use data
loggers that integrate easily into the user's working environment. To better understand your needs
and to better serve you, we welcome and appreciate your feedback.
Thank you for choosing Dwyer for your data logging requirements.
Warranty
Products manufactured by Dwyer Instruments, Inc., are warranted against defective material and
workmanship for a period of one year, starting from the date of shipment. In the event that a Dwyer
product is found to be defective, Dwyer will repair or replace the product at its sole discretion. Such
repair or replacement shall be the sole remedy of this warranty.
This warranty extends only to the original purchasing customer and does not apply to any unit, which
in our sole judgment, has been subjected to:
• Operating or environmental conditions in excess of our written specifications or
recommendations;
• Damage, misuse or neglect;
• Improper installation, repair or alteration.
This warranty excludes batteries.
Except as to title, this is our only warranty for the products. Dwyer Instruments, Inc. expressly
disclaims all other warranties, guarantees or remedies whether expressed or implied or
statutory including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We
also disclaim any implied warranty arising out of trade usage or out of a course dealing or course of
performance. We do not guarantee the integrity of data or warranty that the products will operate
uninterrupted or error-free. Dwyer data loggers and their associated software have been thoroughly
tested and the documentation reviewed. However, Dwyer does not warrant the performance of its
products, or that the products or their associated software will operate as described in this manual.
Battery Warning
Most Dwyer data loggers contain a lithium battery. Do not cut the battery open, incinerate, or
recharge. Do not heat lithium batteries above 85ºC unless the battery is specifically rated for higher
temperatures. Dispose the battery in accordance with local regulations.
Battery Replacement
Most Dwyer miniature data loggers contain a user-replaceable 3.6 volt or 3.0 volt lithium battery.
Replacement batteries may be purchased from the factory along with installation instructions. Before
attempting to replace a battery, call customer service to ensure the device has a user-replaceable
battery. If the device does not have a user-replaceable battery, or the customer simply does not wish
to replace the battery themselves, the device may be returned to the factory for service. In this case,
the customer should contact the company from which the unit was purchased for an Return
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Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and return the product as instructed by customer service.
Dwyer will replace the battery and return the data logger promptly.
Hardware
Package Inspection
Verify that the data logger(s) was not damaged in transit by carefully unpacking all items in the
shipping carton and looking for obvious signs of physical damage. If the data logger is damaged,
repack it in its original container and contact Dwyer Customer Service (see Contact Information
section). Any damage noted upon receipt must be documented to file a claim against the carrier.
System Requirements
Dwyer Data Recording software requires an IBM or compatible PC with the following:
• Pentium or higher processor
• Windows 95/98/2000/XP/NT
• 128 MB RAM
• Color 800 X 600 monitor
• 30 MB free disk space
• 3.5" disk drive or CD-ROM
• Available 9 pin male serial (COM) port
NOTE: Although the software is designed to work with the Windows Operating Systems listed above, Dwyer cannot
guarantee operation on OS's no longer supported by Microsoft Support Life Cycle Policy
Software Installation
Installing from CD ROM
Insert the CD ROM labeled Dwyer Data Recording Software into the host computer's CD ROM
drive. From the Windows Start Menu, choose the Run command and type d:\autorun.exe into the
Open field and click OK, it will bring the installation menu window Dwyer CD Contents as shown
below.
If the host computer's CD ROM Drive is not the D: drive, use the correct letter for the instructions
above.
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Install Dwyer Software
The selected language will be displayed on the installation windows.
The following screens (could possibly show a previous version number) are examples of the
installation windows:
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Install USB Interface Drivers (for use with IFC200)
The USB interface drivers can be installed when the host computer has USB drivers. After the
installation the data logger will communicate with the PC through USB port. The host computer must
have USB drivers to install the USB interface drivers.
Select the Install button to install USB interface drivers.
NOTE: A pop up box may appear explaining This software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of
your system either immediately or in the future. The drivers have been tested and will not interfere with the
operation of the host computer. Select "continue" to proceed with the installation.
Install Dwyer RF-LogNet
Click Install Dwyer RF-Lognet to open wireless software RF-LogNet setup wizard page:
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View Dwyer Read Me, View Dwyer Software Manual are documents about Dwyer data loggers,
software, and more. After installation, the software will be listed under the default Dwyer software
program group and saved under the default C:\Program Files\Dwyer 2.00.xx\ directory.
Running the Software
Run the software by selecting the Dwyer icon in the Dwyer Software program group. The software
will open and is immediately ready for starting a device or downloading data. The tool bar and menu
items will appear as shown below. All toolbar commands are also menu commands.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, when a menu command has a corresponding toolbar command, the toolbar icon is
included with the description of the menu command.
Getting Started
For simplicity and ease of use all Dwyer data loggers operate similarly. The Dwyer data logger
software automatically configures itself specifically for each class of logger by reading the device
type. Each class of logger has a unique device type and identifies itself when queried by the host
computer. This has been implemented to minimize confusion and to eliminate the need to learn
different software packages. Therefore, only one software package and only one manual is required
for all Dwyer Data Loggers. In certain instances where differences occur, an attempt is made in this
manual to bring clarification and avoid confusion. Most examples used in this manual are for the
HTDL-10, but can be extended to all devices.
Quick Start Guide
For immediate use of the data logger, follow these six simple steps:
1. Install the software (see Software Installation, if help needed with this step).
2. Attach the logger to the host computer using the interface cable, as shown in the Interface
Cable Installation below (IFC110 example).
3. From the Communication Menu, select Auto Configure port.
4. From the Device Menu, select Start Device.
5. Select the Reading Rate to be used.
6. Click on Start Device.
After a brief pause while the software communicates with the device, the user will see the message
Device Started. The device is now running and taking measurements. Place it in the elected
environment to perform its measurements. When the user is ready to view the measurements, simply
connect it to the computer and select Read Device Data from the Device Menu.
Interface Cable Installation
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1. Insert the male connector of the IFC110 interface cable into the female receptacle of the data
logger. Insert the RS232 connector into the Serial Port.
2. Insert the male connector of the IFC200 interface cable into the female receptacle of the data
logger. Insert the female USB connector into the USB.
NOTE: Most Dwyer data loggers can use both IFC110 and IFC200 interface cables, some do not. For interface cable
data logger clarification contact technical support (see Contact Information section).
The File Menu
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The File Menu will appear as follows:
File Menu: New
Select this command to create a new graph window. It will not discard any information that is
already on the screen or in existing windows. Multiple windows may be created and displayed
simultaneously, and may be manipulated using the Window Menu..
File Menu: Open
Select this command to open previously saved data files, loading them into the current window. If no
windows are open, a new one will be created. Data in the current window is not discarded, the new
data is added as an additional dataset. Multiple windows may be created and displayed
simultaneously, and may be manipulated using the Window Menu.
Open Dialog Box
Select the Open command for the following window:
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There are three types of files that may be opened with this software. These file formats are described
in Save.
File Menu: Close
This command closes the currently active window. If the data displayed in the window has not been
saved, the user will be prompted to save it at this time. This command will not discard data from or
close any other existing windows.
File Menu: Save
File Menu: Save As
Select Save As from the File Menu to save a copy of data under an alternate name, in any of the
three file types discussed on the following page.
File Menu: Save All
Select Save or Save All from the File Menu to display the window as shown below:
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Data may be saved as any of three types of files. These files are as follows:
*.dat
This is our own internal ASCII data format. This format can be viewed by most text editing or word
processing software.
*.txt
Files stored in this format contain tab delimited text and can be viewed by most word processing and
spreadsheet programs.
*.csv
Files stored in this format contain comma separated values and are directly readable by Microsoft
Excel. and many other spreadsheet programs.
NOTE: In order to save a dataset, it must be displayed in the Graph or Data tab.
NOTE: To read data in an external program use the Export Data command.
File Menu: Save All As
Select Save All As from the File Menu to save all copies of datasets under alternate names, in any of
the three file types discussed.
NOTE: The user will be prompted to save each individual dataset as a different file. The software does not upload
one file as multiple datasets; they are required to be uploaded individually.
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File Menu: Export Data
Select Export Data from the File Menu to export a copy of the data in a format that is designed for
easy import into programs such as Excel. . Data can be read in the same units displayed on the
screen. The three file types are the same as those provided with the Save command, except data
which is specific to the software, such as graph colors, is stripped out. Use Export to open the file in
another program.
File Menu: Example Data
Select the Example Data command from the File Menu to load and display sample data. Example
data can be given for Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Voltage, Current, Shock, Level, pH, Bridge,
and Wireless Series Data Recorders. Simply enter in the name of a data logger and click OK.
File Menu: Save Memory Dump
Select Save Memory Dump from the File Menu to download the entire memory contents of the
attached device and save it in binary format. This command is useful to the factory for
troubleshooting problems in the field and recovering data from a malfunctioning device. The user
will typically not use this command unless directed to do so by our tech support department.
File Menu: Page Setup
Select Page Setup from the File Menu to bring up the window below. This window allows the user
to select the printer and printing options. The options will vary according to the particular printer and
network. Consult the printer manufacturer for details about the printer's options.
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File Menu: Print Summary
Select Print Summary from the File Menu to print the statistics for currently selected device.
File Menu: Print Graph
Select Print Graph from the File Menu to print the currently selected graph to the host printer. The
single dataset file can be printed by viewing the Graph tab. Print out the composite graph can be
achieved through the Composite Graph tab.
Print Dialog Box
Select Print Summary or Print Graph from the File Menu to bring up the Print Dialog Box:
File Menu: Print Data
Select Print Data from the File Menu to print tabular data. The data table report allows the user to
customize their tabular data for general or reporting purposes. The amount of data will vary
depending upon the selected datasets and the reading ranges that selected by the user.
Preview Report (See Print Preview)
The window below is the sample of the report preview:
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1) Single Graph Data File
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• List View Section (top of the form)
The user can select or unselect the channels by clicking the cell of the Status column
• Report Header Section
The user can change the report title
The user can change the font size for the report
The user can setup report page by clicking Page Setup button (See Page Setup)
• Select Channel Title Section
The user can select the channel title by using predefined or customized options
• Report Fields
The Minimum, Maximum and Delta are not available for the single graph report
• Channel Selection
The user can select which channels to display
The Unit type and Unit fields are available if the user selects the Select Unit Type option button
• Preview button
Click the Preview button to preview the report of the single graph
2) Composite Graph Data File
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• List View Section (top of the form)
The user can select or unselect the files by clicking the cell of the Status column
The Setup button will appear if the file is selected
Click the Setup button, the Channel list view appears (the channels list of the file will be displayed
with a Back button)
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The user can select or unselect the channels by clicking the cell of the Status column
Click the Back button to back to the file list view
• Report Header Section
The user can change the report title
The user can change the font size for the report
The user can setup report page by clicking Page Setup button
• Select File Title Section
The user can select the file title by using predefined or customized options
• File Selection
The user can use the 'Select All Files' check box to select all files
The unit field is available if the user selects a specific unit type from the Unit Type field.
• Report Fields
The Minimum, Maximum and Delta are not available if the All Units is selected as the Unit Type
• Preview button
Click the Preview button to preview the report of the composite graph
Print Report
1) Print the report without the preview (uncheck the Print Preview option of File menu)
Click 'Print Data' the form 'Data Table Report' appears as below.
Click the Print button and the Print dialog box appears.
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2) Print the report from the preview
Click the Print button on the tool bar of the report preview window (see Preview Report)
File Menu: Print Device Configuration
Select Print Device Configuration from the File Menu to print information that relates to the
dataset file currently displayed on the screen.
NOTE: The message unable to print device configuration will inform the user if there is no dataset file open.
File Menu: Print Preview
Select Print Preview from the File Menu to place a check mark next to it. When this menu item is
checked, the result of Print Graph, Print Data, Print Summary and Print Device Configuration will
display on the screen, rather than on the host printer. This allows a preview of the data to be printed.
To uncheck this menu item select Print Preview again.
File Menu: Exit
Select Exit from the File Menu to close all open files and exit the program. There will be a prompt
to save all files that have been changed.
The Edit Menu
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The Edit Menu will appear as follows:
Edit Menu: Cut, Copy & Paste
The Edit Menu toolbar is currently disabled.
The Cut, Copy and Paste functions are not available for use.
The View Menu
The View Menu will appear as follows:
View Menu: Toolbar
The Toolbar option is used to show or hide the toolbar located at the top of the screen. Hiding the
toolbar allows more room for the graph being displayed.
View Menu: Status Bar
The Status Bar option is used to show or hide the status bar located at the bottom of the screen.
Hiding the status bar allows more room for the graph being displayed.
View Menu: Preferences
Select Preferences to display the window shown below.
The following six tabs are found in this window: File, Communications, Display, Data, Graph, and
Calculations. Each tab creates the ability to set preferences for a part of the program.
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File Tab
Select the File tab from Preferences Form, to set the default file locations.
Default Log File Location
The Default Log File Location from the Preferences Form refers to the log files that are created
while the software is running. Not all data loggers create a log file. The software appends a log file
for each wireless transmitter when it receives a transmission. Through this option the user can change
the default location where the log files are saved.
Default INI File Location
Select the Default INI File Location from the Preferences Form to refer to the initial settings the
software will apply when it starts up. For those without read/write privileges, the INI File Location
can be changed to a public folder for multiple users.
Default Data File Type
Select the Default File Type to choose from the list of file types in the drop down menu . The type
can be changed when the file is saved, it is simply convenience setting. When checked, the data will
be automatically be saved to the default file location that was selected in the file tab.
NOTE: This is limited to the data that was downloaded from the device to the computer (see Read Device Data).
Default Data File Location
Select the Default Data File Location from the Preferences Form to refer to the folder that the
datasets are saved to. When the user Saves a file, the chosen directory will be the default save
location. This can be changed when the user saves the file, it's simply a convenience setting.
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Communications Tab
This tab sets various Communications preferences.
Autoconfigure Comm Port
Check this option to automatically configure the correct COM port in use to the host computer's .
Leave this item checked unless the software is having trouble identifying the host computer's COM
port (this happens rarely, usually only on older PCs). If this item is unchecked, the user must
configure the Comm settings manually. See Select Comm Port.
Autoconfigure Baud Rate
Check this option to automatically configure the correct communications speed. Leave this item
checked unless the software is having trouble identifying the host computer's COM port (this
happens rarely, usually only on older PCs). If this item is unchecked, the baud rate must be
configured manually. See Select Baud Rate.
Accept Wireless Input
Check this option to accept real time readings from the RF series of data loggers. To accept these
readings the computer must have an RFC101A interface cable connected to an available COM port
and the wireless RF logger or extender radios must be enabled to transmit.
Communications Redundancy
This refers to the number of times the PC will try to communicate with the logger. Setting the tab
closer to the left will decrease the number of times it will try to communicate and setting the tab
further to the right will increase the number of times it will try to communicate with the logger.
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Communications Timeout
This refers to the length of time the PC will wait for the response from the data logger. Setting the tab
closer to the left will decrease the amount of time the PC waits for a response, while setting the tab
further to the right will increase the length of time the PC will wait. This setting is used when the
user is has a device that takes a longer time to respond to the PC.
Display Tab
The Display Preferences Tab sets display time and language settings.
Use 24 Hour Time Format
Check this box to use a 24-hour format. Leave it unchecked to use a 12-hour format.
Use UTC Standard Time
Check this box to use Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Formerly known as Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT).
Use UTC Abbreviation Time
Check this box to display the time zone that is relative to UTC time. If both the Use UTC Standard
Time box and Use UTC Abbreviation Time box are unchecked then the system time of the PC will
be displayed.
Select Display Language
Choose the language to be displayed on the software from the language drop down list. The software
toolbar command also offers the language choice.
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Automatically Select Language
Check the Automatically Select Language box to choose the restarted software language as the
computer system language and ignore the selected language. Unchecked the restarted software
language is always the selected language.
Data Tab
The Data Preferences tab can set various data preferences.
Title Preferences
The Title Preferences settings determine which items appear in the Title of the dataset. If all boxes
are unchecked untitled dataset will appear as their title name. The Device Type, Device Serial
Number, Device ID, Download Date, and Download Time can be selected or unselected. Check the
Prompt for Title box to prompt for a title each time, rather than generating its own title. These
features must be enabled prior to downloading the data for them to apply.
Units Preferences
The Units Preferences settings determine the units used for the various types of measurements. In
Select Unit Type, select the type of measurement from the dropdown list, then Select Preferred
Units to use from the second dropdown list. The high point and low point range can be defined on
the graph. This defines the Preferred Scale. See Set Graph to Preferred Scale.
Clear Unit Preferences
Select the Clear Unit Preferences button to set all unit preferences to the [No Preference] setting.
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Automatically update units
Check the Automatically update units option to allow preferred units to change when the
corresponding units are changed on the screen.
Apply units to all open data
Check the Apply units to all open data option to trigger all corresponding units to change datasets
on the screen. From this tab the graph preferences can be selected.
Graph Tab
In the Graph Preferences tab the graph preferences can be selected.
Autoscale Graph
Check the Autoscale Graph option to automatically optimize the vertical scale of the graph to match
the minimum and maximum data points shown on the graph. This provides maximum resolution for
viewing the graph.
NOTE: The Composite Graph will have the Autoscale Graph option applied if there are multiple datasets that have
the Autoscale Graph option applied and un- applied.
Smart Autoscale
Check the Smart Autoscale option to round the vertical and horizontal scales to a tenth of a decimal
point providing a slightly wider scaled range. If the option is off then the horizontal and vertical
scales will be rounded to the thousandth.
NOTE: The Composite Graph will have the Smart Autoscale option applied if there are multiple datasets that have
the Smart Autoscale option applied and un- applied.
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Buffer Vertical Scale
Check Buffer Vertical Scale option to add an extra 10 measurements to the beginning and end
ranges of the vertical scale, making the plotted lines more centered in the graph.
Autoscale on Zoom
Check Autoscale on Zoom option to automatically scale the graph when zooming in using the
horizontal zoom tool only.
Synchronize Time
Check Synchronized Time option to view multiple graphs which only affects the composite graph
tab. When checked, multiple datasets will be shown over a scaled period of time through the
composite graph. When unchecked the multiple datasets will instead overlap each other and the time
shown is directly related to which graph the cursor has selected.
Synchronize Vertical Scale
Check Synchronize Vertical Scale option to view multiple graphs which only affects the composite
graph tab. When checked multiple datasets are shown with scaled vertical ranges, meaning each
parameter (temperature, humidity, etc.) will have one default set range for each parameter. When the
option is unchecked each plotted graph will have its own individual scaled vertical range.
Annotate Data
Check Annotate Data option to permit all annotations be viewed on the computer screen, this option
is beneficial when printing the annotations. When this option in unchecked, the data can still be
annotated, yet it is not visible on the screen unless that data point has been clicked, whereas the
annotation appears in the top left hand corner of the graph.
Animate Graph
Check the Animate Graph option to create blinking maximum and minimum alarm setting lines on
the screen.
Calculations Tab
In Calculations Preferences tab various calculations preferences can be set.
Edit Calculation
Select the Edit Calculation button, the following window will appear:
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F0
Select the F0 button to display the settings for F0, a common unit of sterilization.
PU
Select the PU button to display the settings for the Pasteurization Units.
Select the Example button to show the user an example. The window will appear as follows:
Example Calculation Screen
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View Menu: Engineering Units (Software level)
This is a Dwyer software feature which allows the customization of engineering units. These units
are software level units (saved in the software specific to user's PC not the device) and their functions
are the same as non-customized units.
NOTE: There are two types of engineering unit levels (software and device). The user can manipulate the software
level engineering units whenever the software is on, but the device level is only available to edit when the connected
device has engineering units attribute. See Device Level Engineering Units for details.
Select Engineering Units from the View Menu to display the following window:
Create Engineering Units by using the Engineering Units Wizard button or Create a new unit
button on bar below.
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