Grant Datalogging Squirrel 2040 Series, Squirrel 2020 Series Quick Start Manual

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D A T A L O G G I N G

Squirrel Data Lo

2020/2040 SERIES

Quick Start

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1. Hardware Checklist

2020/2040 Logger x 1
CD containing software x 1 (SQA100)
2020/2040 SERIES Quick Start manual (this booklet) x 1
USB Cable x 1 (LC77)
Mounting bracket/stand for logger x 1 (WB6)
Batteries, 6 x AA
Current shunt resistors, 10R x 4 (CS202)
Connectors: 6 way x 4 (18097), 4 way x 1 (13975), 3 way x 1
(14174), with cable ties

ote: 2040 Logger is supplied with an extra 4 x 6 way

connectors as above (18097).

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Contents

1 .2 Hardware Checklist.

2 .4 General Information.

3 .5 Menu and Navigation.

4 Getting Started. .7

5 .11 Connections.

6 .13 Specifications.

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After reading this Quick Start,
please refer to SquirrelView
Help for further details on your
logger and how to use it with

SquirrelView.

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2. General Information

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Installing the batteries

The 2020/2040 uses six AA size alkaline batteries located under the removable cover
shown below. To insert new or change the existing batteries:

* It is recommended that all replacement batteries are of the same manufacturer, type and
condition.

The 2020/2040 can be used in either the Battery mode or Externally powered mode.

1. Open the battery cover by pushing down and sliding as shown.

2. Insert six AA* batteries, ensuring the correct polarity.

3. Refit the battery cover.

Battery mode
When logging in this mode please ensure that the batteries in the unit have
This can be checked via the sufficient capacity to complete the logging task.
battery indicator located in the top right of the display.

HIGH LOW

Externally powered mode
The logger may be powered from an external source (10-18V DC)

CAPACITY CAPACITY

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ote: To ensure data protection in the case of an unexpected power loss,

please ensure that batteries are fitted whilst the unit is operational.

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3. Menu and Navigation

3.1 Control panel

The illustration below shows the navigation controls in more detail.

LEFT

NAVIGATION

KEY

To use the 2020/2040 control panel
press , the opening display will be
shown (see right). The display timeout is
preset to 10 seconds, however this can
be changed by selecting the
Configuration tab within the Logger
Setup window of SquirrelView.

Esc

--Main Menu----­1/6Log Control

RIGHT
NAVIGATION
KEY

ENTER/
CONFIRM &
POWER ON KEY

ESCAPE KEY
(reverts to previous
menu)

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3.2 Control panel menu

Detailed below is a basic explanation of the top menu structure. For more information on
the whole menu structure please refer to the Help/Help Content - Loggers within
SquirrelView.

3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

3.3.4

Log Control
In this menu you can Arm (activate) or
Disarm (deactivate) the logger.

Meter
Here you can view each channel in Real
Time mode, data will be updated every
1-2 seconds. You can also scroll or auto
scroll through the channels.

Status
The Status menu gives you access to
information relating to the logger such as
memory and power supply voltage. You
can also override the alarm outputs
in here.

Setup
This contains menus for setting up
Language, Time & Date and the
opportunity to store and recall Setups.

3.3.6

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Data Files
This menu allows you to copy data files

an external memory card (if fitted)

to
and Data Files 5/6 delete the data files
held within the logger’s memory.

Tools
The tools menu contains maintenance
type functions such as querying the
software version of the logger and
performing a self test and resetting
the Logger.

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