LSI M-Log User Manual

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M-Log

User’s manual

Update 12/19/2013

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This manual can be modified without notice.
Anybody can copy, print or publish this manual without LSI LASTEM written authorization.

LSI LASTEM reserves the right to modify the product without an immediate revision of this document.

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Summary

1 General safety rules .................................................................................................................................. 5

2 Foreword ................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Disposal ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.2 How to contact LSI LASTEM ............................................................................................. 6

3 Guide to the start ....................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Description ........................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Models .................................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Mechanical and electrical installation .................................................................................. 9

3.3.1 Instrument power supply .................................................................................................. 9

3.3.2 Internal rechargeable battery ............................................................................................ 9

3.3.3 Inputs and actuators ....................................................................................................... 10

3.3.4 Single-ended inputs ........................................................................................................ 12

3.3.5 Serial communication lines ............................................................................................ 13

3.3.6 Modem power supply..................................................................................................... 14

3.4 Configuring the operative mode ........................................................................................ 14

3.4.1 Language configuration ................................................................................................. 15

4 Instrument use ......................................................................................................................................... 16

4.1 Frontal panel overview....................................................................................................... 16

4.2 Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................ 16

4.3 Display informations and controls ..................................................................................... 18

4.3.1 Input of commands with immediate effect .................................................................... 18

4.3.1.1 Power on and power off the instrument ................................................................. 18

4.3.1.2 Fast acquisition mode............................................................................................. 18

4.3.1.3 Configuration with automatic recognition of probes ............................................. 19

4.3.1.4 Record the starting and ending time of data acquisition (Survey n) ...................... 19

4.3.1.5 Reset statistics ........................................................................................................ 19

4.3.1.6 Fast transmission mode .......................................................................................... 20

4.3.1.7 System clock setting............................................................................................... 20

4.3.2 Product presentation window ......................................................................................... 20

4.3.3 Instantaneous values of measures .................................................................................. 21

4.3.4 Diagnostic information .................................................................................................. 22

4.3.5 Shutting off the display .................................................................................................. 27

4.4 Reset button........................................................................................................................ 27

4.5 LED’s ................................................................................................................................. 27

5 M-Log additional features ...................................................................................................................... 29

5.1 Starting and running the survey ......................................................................................... 29

5.1.1 Automatic recognition of probes.................................................................................... 29

5.1.2 Checkimg the power supply voltage .............................................................................. 31

5.2 Acquisition and calculation of measures ........................................................................... 31

5.2.1 Acquisition from sensors with serial or radio output ..................................................... 32

5.2.2 Acquisition from thermocouples .................................................................................... 33

5.2.3 Details about the measure acquisition process ............................................................... 33

5.2.4 Acquisition from status signals ...................................................................................... 33

5.2.5 Fast acquisition mode of the measures .......................................................................... 34

5.2.6 Activation of sensor control ........................................................................................... 34

5.2.7 Details about calculated measures ................................................................................. 35

5.3 Measure elaboration ........................................................................................................... 35

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5.3.1 Vectorial calculation specific for anemometric quantities ............................................. 36

5.4 Storing elaborated data....................................................................................................... 37

5.4.1 Memory autonomy ......................................................................................................... 37

5.5 Actuation logics ................................................................................................................. 38

5.5.1 Eolic alarm ..................................................................................................................... 39

5.5.2 Evaporimeter filling ....................................................................................................... 39

5.5.3 Start precipitation alarm ................................................................................................. 39

5.5.4 Flood alarm .................................................................................................................... 40

5.5.5 Threshold value compare ............................................................................................... 40

5.5.6 Timer .............................................................................................................................. 43

5.5.7 Snow level alarm ............................................................................................................ 44

5.5.8 System error ................................................................................................................... 44

5.6 Communication modes ...................................................................................................... 45

5.6.1 RS232 serial port ............................................................................................................ 45

5.6.2 Ethernet .......................................................................................................................... 47

5.6.2.1 DEA550 converter configuration ........................................................................... 47

5.6.2.2 XPORT configuration (internal Ethernet port) ...................................................... 48

5.6.3 Data trasmission through GPRS connection .................................................................. 50

5.6.3.1 Use of DEA717 GPRS Industrial Plus modem ...................................................... 52

5.6.3.2 Use of DEA718 GT863-PY Telit modem.............................................................. 52

5.6.4 TTY Protocol ................................................................................................................. 52

5.6.5 Modbus Protocol ............................................................................................................ 53

5.6.6 M-Log connected like master-slave mode ..................................................................... 53

5.7 Operating of low energetic consumption ........................................................................... 55

6 Appendixes ............................................................................................................................................. 56

6.1 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................... 56

6.2 Function library for derived calculations ........................................................................... 59

6.3 Error messages ................................................................................................................... 61

6.3.1 Disabling error signalization .......................................................................................... 62

6.3.2 Error found in measure .................................................................................................. 62

6.3.3 Low battery signalization ............................................................................................... 63

6.4 Instrument maintenance ..................................................................................................... 63

6.5 Declaration of conformity .................................................................................................. 64

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1 General safety rules

Please read the following general safety rules in order to avoid injuries to people and to prevent
damages to the product or to products that may be used in connection with it. In order to avoid
damages, use this product exclusively according to the instructions herein contained.

Installation and maintenance interventions are to be exclusively carried out by authorized
and skilled people only.

Install the instrument in a clean, dry and safe place. Humidity, dust and extreme temperatures

may deteriorate or damage the instrument. In such cases, we advise installing the instrument inside
a suitable container.

Power the instrument in a suitable manner. Connect the instrument to the power supply
indicated in the model in your possession.

Carry out all connections in a suitable manner. Pay strict attention to the connection diagrams
supplied with the instrument.

Do not use the product in case of suspected malfunction. In case of suspected malfunction, do
not power the instrument; contact authorized technical support immediately.

Before every maintenance of electrical connections, power supply, sensors and computer­equipments:

- disconnect the power supply,

- discharge the electrostatic discharges touching one conductor or one earth apparatus.

Do not use the product in the presence of water or condensing humidity.

Do not use the product in a potentially explosive atmosphere.

Internal lithium battery. Do not replace the battery with wrong type. Possible explosion risk.

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2 Foreword

M-Log datalogger has been designed for environmental applications; it comes from E-Log
primarily and utilizes the same use modes and management programs (3DOM, Gidas …)
Thanks to its low power consumption, its sizes, the range of signals that it can receive, the
protection as regards heavy environmental conditions and possible overvoltages, M-Log datalogger
is particularly suitable for measurements of weather, water, air quality, indoor and outdoor
environmental monitoring applications.

M-Log line is divided in two big typologies (you can find the detailed list of models in §3.2):

 M-Log with inputs suitable to receive sensors with connectors for automatic configuration

by means of recognition resistance; it’s suitable for indoor applications (microclimate).

 M-Log with terminal board inputs; it’s suitable for outdoor applications (meteorology).

M-Log can be fitted with a wide range of accessories to enhance its power autonomy, to protect it
against extreme weather conditions and for data transmission via RS232/485, USB, Ethernet,
modem PSTN/GSM/GPRS.

2.1 Disposal

M-Log is a highly electronic scientific device. In accordance with the standards of environmental
protection and collection, LSI LASTEM advises to handle M-Log as waste of electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). It is therefore not to be collected with any other kind of waste.

LSI LASTEM is liable for the compliance of the production, sales and disposal lines of M-Log,
safeguarding the rights of the consumer. Unauthorized disposal will be punished by the law.
Dispose of the dead batteries according to the regulations in force

2.2 How to contact LSI LASTEM

In case of problems contact the LSI LASTEM technical support at [e-mail], or fill in the
On-line technical support request form accessible from the home page of the website www.lsi­lastem.it.

For further information:

 Telephone [phone]
 Address Via ex S.P. 161 – Dosso n. 9 - 20090 Settala Premenugo, Milano
 Home page www.lsi-lastem.it
 Sales [e-mail]
 After-sales service [e-mail], [e-mail]

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3 Guide to the start

3.1 Description

M-Log is leading-edge datalogger worked out by LSI LASTEM, and thanks to its multi­measurement system it’s suitable for all environmental applications.
The front panel of instrument is equipped with illuminated display (4x20 characters), signalling
bright leds, function and arrow keys.
On top side of instrument there are the communication devices (according to the model: serial port
or Ethernet output), the Reset key, the socket for connection of external power supply system.
On bottom side we can find the inputs for connection of sensors; according to M-Log model, for
connection of sensors, it’s possible to find fix mini-din connectors (models series ELO009), or
usual terminal board with pluggable terminals; in last case extract the terminals from their housing
using a suitable tool.

Terminal board with pluggable terminals

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Terminal board with fix mini-din connectors

On back panel of instrument there is a label that carries, in addition to standard information about
power supply and radio features, also following information:

- M-Log model;

- Serial number of instrument (univocal number consisting of 8 numerics that marks each

datalogger);

- MAC address for models ELO007, equipped with Ethernet output;

- Free space for annotation of used configurations and their connections with sensors

connected to datalogger.

3.2 Models

All the M-Log models are equipped with alphanumeric display, keyboard and inner battery; their
distinguishing properties are as follows: different model of inputs and presence of different
communication devices.

Code

Power
supply
12 Vdc

Connector

inputs

Terminal

board

inputs

One serial

port

Two serial

ports

Ethernet

output

ELO007

X - X X -

X

ELO008

X - X - X

-

ELO009

X X - - X

-

ELO011

X - X - X

-

o ELO007: terminal board inputs, one serial port and one Ethernet output;
o ELO008: terminal board inputs, two serial ports;
o ELO009: connector inputs, two serial ports;
o ELO011: reduced terminal board inputs, two serial ports.

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3.3 Mechanical and electrical installation

M-Log is able to be used for both internal use (placed on a flat surface of fixed onto a wall) and
external use (inside suitable protection boxes).
The use of supports furnished by LSI LASTEM is advisable for indoor applications:

BVA304

Universal tripod to support BVA311 stand

BVA311

Stand for support of n.5 probes and M-Log on tripod or on wall

BVA312

Stand for support of further n.5 probes and M-Log on BVA311 or on wall

BVA314

Sidebar for support of stand on the wall

3.3.1 Instrument power supply

M-Log is equipped with 1,95 A, lithium ion, internal rechargeable battery.
All models can be powered by an external power supply pack (8 ÷ 14 Vdc), by means of connector
placed on top panel of instrument; in this case the positive pole is pole inside the connector. In any
case pay attention not to invert the power supply polarity (although the instrument is protected from
wrong procedure).
For ELO007 and ELO008 models is also possible to power by means of terminal board.
Make reference to table below for connection with instrument-input and sensors-output power­supply terminals or other devices that need power supply.

Connection

Terminal

0 Vdc battery

28 or 29

+ Vdc battery / + Vdc fixed to power sensors
and external devices

30 or 31

GND

32

When there’s GND wire (grounding), it’s recommended to connect it with 32 terminal.
In case of no switch on of the device, push the RESET button (located on the higher panel of the

instrument) and then try to push the keys combination for switch on; if the sensor is still off, send it
for repair at LSI LASTEM.

WARNING: in case terminals 5-6 and 16-17 feed outside equipments, they must be equipped with
power fail circuit against short circuits or absorbed currents above 1 A.

WARNING: in applications where there is LSI LASTEM BSO103.1 sensor (CO2 probe), M-Log
datalogger must be powered by means of external power supply pack; the only M-Log internal
battery isn’t able to supply enough power for right operation of connected sensor.

3.3.2 Internal rechargeable battery

The internal rechargeable battery ensures to the instrument the autonomy, the independence and the
handiness during different applications that involve it; it is normally subject to unload. The low

battery signalization occurs on datalogger through three times blinking of LED ▄-Err (see §Errore.
L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.).

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The total discharge of the battery will lose the date/time of the datalogger; this condition is very
dangerous because it makes the stored data unreadable so also compromising the operation of data
unloading and data storing on the acquisition system.

Note: It’s advisable to check the date/time displayed by the datalogger and eventually update to the
current date/time through 3DOM software (see §4.5.2 of SWUM_00339 manual reported on LSI
LASTEM products DVD MW6501):

- before starting the survey;

- before and after operations of battery recharge;

- after a long period of inactivity;

- when the message of low battery is displayed (see §Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
trovata.).

3.3.3 Inputs and actuators

3.3.3.1 ELO007-ELO008-ELO009 models

The instrument is fitted with 4 analogue inputs in differential mode and 8 in single-ended mode
(§3.3.4Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.) (independent, for sampling of voltage
signals, current, resistance, Pt100 with three or four wires, thermocouples), a digital input (for
sampling of pulse inputs, frequency or digital state) and 2 actuators used to power the sensors
connected to the terminal board; the actuators can also be used by the actuation programmable
logics, than can produce alarms according to the values acquired by the sensors . The voltage
available on these terminals depends on the kind of power supply received by the instrument.

Use the program 3DOM (see SWUM_00339 available on LSI LASTEM product DVD – MW6501)
to configure the operation to switch on the sensors by means of the switching powers. In order to
choose the actuation time is advisable to consider both the energetic saving and the time the sensor
needs to initialize.

The association between input and switching power is fixed, as shown in the table below. The
number of the terminal is indicated in italics; we understand, for example, that inputs 1 and 2 both
make use of the first actuator; therefore it cannot be used for the other inputs. In case of sensors that
generate two signals (like the thermo-hygrometric sensor), it’s suitable to select both inputs that use
the same actuator.
A third actuator is on the pin9 of the serial port connector 1 and it can be used for sensors that
interface to M-Log with serial connection; if configured appropriately with a logic based on the
power level or battery power level, it can be used as fixed power supply.
All the actuators can be activated manually by the diagnostic window type 4 (see §4.3.4).

The following tables show the terminals used to connect sensors and power supply for ELO007 and
ELO008 models.

TERMINAL BOARD

Analogue

input

Signal

GND

Actuator

A B C D

Number

+V

0 V

1

1 2 3

4

7 1 5

6

2

17

18

19

20

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3

8 9 10

11

23 2 21

22

4

24

25

26

27

Digital

input

Signal

GND

E F

G

5

12

13

14

15 or 16

Actuator/Alarm output on the serial connector

+V

0V

Pin 9

Pin 5

The following pictures explain in detail the connections of all types of sensors, both analogue and
digital.

Sensors with analogue signal (in differential mode):

A
B
C
D

A
B
C
D

A
B
C
D

A
B
C
D

A
B
C
D

4 wires resistance 2 wires resistance Thermocouple

Voltage signal from externally

powered sensor

Voltage signal from 4 wires

sensor powered (fixed or

switched) from E-Log

0 V

+12V (fixed or switched)

Probe power supply

-

+

A
B
C
D

Current signal from externally

powered probe

Rx

A
B
C
D

Current signal from 4 wires sensor

powered (fixed or switched) from

E-Log

0 V

+12V (fixed or switched)

Probe power supply

-

+

Rx

A
B
C
D

Rx

Current signal from 2 wires probe

(powered from signal wires)

+12V (fixed or switched)

0 V

+

+

+

+

+

+

A
B
C
D

Voltage signal from 3 wires

sensor powered (fixed or

switched) from E-Log

+12V (fixed or switched)

Probe power supply with 0V

as signal common

+

+

0 V

A
B
C
D

Current signal from 3 wires

sensor powered (fixed or

switched) from E-Log

0 V

+12V (fixed or switched)

+

Rx

+

Alimentazione sensore con 0V

comune a segnale

The drop resistance, indicated by Rx, is used to return a voltage signal from the current generated
by the sensor. Program 3DOM supplies a library for the setting of the LSI LASTEM sensors,
including some powered outputs; for such models the settings have been arranged to use the
energized scale -300÷1200 mV, thus being able to use 50 Ω drop resistances.

Sensors with digital signal:

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3.3.3.2 ELO011 model

The instrument is fitted with a digital input (for sampling of pulse inputs, frequency or digital state)
and an actuator that switches the power supply on pin 9 of the serial port connector 1. The actuator
can be used for sensors that interface to M-Log with serial connection; if configured appropriately
with a logic based on the power level or battery power level, it can be used as fixed power supply
by the connected device.

The following tables show the terminals used to connect sensors and power supply.

Digital

input

Signal

GND

E F

G

5

12

13

14

15 o 16

Actuator/Alarm output on the serial connector

+V

0V

Pin 9

Pin 5

Sensori con segnale digitale:

3.3.4 Single-ended inputs

Starting from datalogger firmware version 2.10.00 (model ELO011 excluded) it is possible to
double the number of analogue inputs, passing from 4 to 8. This function is available only for
sensors with current signals (this function is called single-ended). Resistive signals, instead, go on
occupying a full single physical input (this function is called differential).

Differential inputs are more immune from electromagnetic disturbances than single-ended ones and,
when possible, they have to be preferred.

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All sensors generating current signals and all powered sensors can be connected to single-ended
inputs (see connection scheme).

WARNING:
To R/M Log instruments it is possible to connect only: radiometers, thermo-couples, fluxmeters or
signals externally powered (see connection scheme)

Sensors with analogue signal (single-ended mode):

A
B
C
D

Voltage signal from externally

powered sensor

A
B
C
D

Current signal from externally

powered probe

Rx

+

+

+

a

b

Rx

+

a

b

The drop resistance, indicated by Rx, is used to return a voltage signal from the current generated
by the sensor. Program 3DOM supplies a library for the setting of the LSI LASTEM sensors,
including some powered outputs; for such models the settings have been arranged to use the
energized scale -300÷1200 mV, thus being able to use 50 Ω drop resistances.

When a probe is added using the 3DOM probes library, those sensors are always added in
differential mode; for this reason is not possible add a single-ended probe to a configuration where
there is only one single-ended sensor free; when this situation occurs set the measure parameters
manually matching the single-ended probe needs; otherwise change, if possible, different measures
from differential to single-ended mode until obtaining a complete differential input free (two single­ended sequential inputs).

3.3.5 Serial communication lines

All the M-Log dataloggers are equipped, on the upper panel, at least with one communication serial
port (furnished with douple connector, DTE and DCE; female if the datalogger is used as a DCE
device, male if it is used as a DTE device); ELO008 and ELO009 have another communication
serial port (only in DTE mode). Serial port are used to program the instrument's operative modes
and data download, by means of the LSI CISS communication protocol.

The serial port leaves our factory with the following default configuration:

 Baud rate: 57600 bps;
 Data bit: 8;
 Stop bit: 1;
 Parity: none;
 Network address: 1.

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The instrument can be programmed; however only the baud rate and network address can be
changed; all other parameters cannot. The rate can be programmed from 1200 to 115200 bps; in
case of use of phone modem GSM/GPRS it is suitable program 9600 bps on bound rate.

Electrically speaking, both ports are configured as a DCE device. The following table shows the
meaning of each serial connectors' pin:

RS232

Serial port

Signal

Pin for DCE device

Pin for DTE device

TD

2

3

RD

3

2

GND 5 5

RTS 8 7

CTS 7 8

3.3.6 Modem power supply

M-Log can power the modem continuatively (through 12 Vdc powering from the terminals, like
shown at §3.3.1), or through timed actuator, in order to reduce the electric energy consumption of
the system.

You must use actuator n.3 to power the modem through actuator. Activate it according to the
different connected modem:

 GSM Modem: the actuator is started at time of instrument starting; in this case the telephone

connection holds on also during the remote re-configuration of the instrument through
3DOM program; the next shutdown happens by means of the timed actuation logic,
according to the programmed shutdown time; i.e. in case of following programmed timed
logic, starting at 15:00 o’clock and shutdown at 16:00 o’clock, if the instrument is started at
14:30, the effector will operate one hour and half;

 GPRS Modem: the actuator is started at time of instrument starting and the shutdown

happens about one minute later; next modem activation will happens according to the GPRS
data transmission timing, as programmed with 3DOM.

3.4 Configuring the operative mode

The instrument supplied by LSI LASTEM is equipped with standard configuration that includes
only the battery tension and the internal temperature; for models series ELO009 it’s possible to set­up the configuration automatically, as they are equipped with function for sensors auto-recognition;
but configuration of models ELO007, ELO008 and ELO011 must be set-up by means of 3DOM
software, through the direct input from software library or through support of suitable models
designed for different user applications (microclimate, walls transmittance …)
Both the measurements autogeneration and the applicative models produce the generation of only
type “Ave” elaborations (mean value). When configuration is set-up starting from sensors in 3DOM

library, it’s possible to obtain the generation of more complete processings (“Min/Ave/Max”, “Tot”,
“Stdev”, “%valid data” …); so in this case it’ll be possible to delete, manually, the elaboration you

aren’t interested in.

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For all M-Log releases the modification of configuration, in order to obtain new setup satisfying
with one’s own needs, is made through PC connected to serial communication port 1 with 3DOM
program; the serial port 2 (model ELO007 excluded) can be used for configuration upload only
when it is configured to use CISS protocol.. For details about all settable parameters, make
reference to online help of this program or user manual DVDs made by LSI LASTEM. For
connection of serial line and its programming, see §Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
trovata..

During the configuration data upload (by means of the 3DOM program) the survey (in progress in
the instrument) is closed, in order to allow to the instrument the right reconfiguration condition. At
this point the measures list on the display (see §Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata

trovata.) is replaced with the notice “Survey halted”; it means that the survey has been halted.

Note: when programming a new configuration, all data stored in the instrument's memory will be

deleted. For this reason we advise to receive on PC all data from the instrument before uploading
the new configuration.

3.4.1 Language configuration

The instrument always uses English language for display messaging; for measurement texts it is
factory programmed to use Italian names but this can be changed by 3DOM configuration program.

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4 Instrument use

4.1 Frontal panel overview

Picture below shows the frontal panel of the instrument:

The top side of frontal panel houses the bright indicators (power supply, battery, transmission and
reception, error signalling) and the display, that can be used for right operation of instrument and
for display of data acquired by sensors in real time.
The bottom side of frontal panel houses the keyboard that includes function keys and arrow keys

4.2 Using the keyboard

The keyboard includes a series of four arrow keys and four function keys.
The following table summarizes the main functions of each key, contextually according to the state
the instrument finds itself in.

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While showing the values of the measures:

Goes to the diagnostic window Type 1

Changes the display mode of the measure name (extended, abbreviated), of
the measure unit, the number of terminal which the sensor is phisically
connected to or ID/channel of radio sensor, alarms set and resistances of
recognition (only for series models ELO009)

Scrolls up the measure list

Scrolls down the measure list

Holds/releases measure scrolling

Switches the display off and on

While showing diagnostic information:

Shifts to the display window of the values of the measures.

If applicable, pressed at the same time with key, it resets display data
(statistics, errors and other information).

In the display window of the communication statistics it shifts from serial 1
statistics to serial 2 and vice versa; in the type 5 diagnostic window it shows or
hides the additional information about the GPRS modem (only LSI LASTEM
technicians).

Shows the previous diagnostic window.

Shows the next diagnostic window.

In the type 5 diagnostic window it switches on the GPRS modem (in case it’s

switched off) and starts the data communication through GPRS; in the type 4
diagnostic window it powers on actuators; in the type 7 diagnostic window it
powers on the radio of Slave instruments.

In the type 5 diagnostic window it resets GPRS modem.

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4.3 Display informations and controls

Through the user interface of the instrument, is possible:

 Input of commands with immediate effect
 Display of:

o Product presentation window;
o Instantaneous values’ scrolling list of all programmed measures;
o Diagnostic information.

4.3.1 Input of commands with immediate effect

M-Log key gives the double function to key pressed with it contemporaneously.

4.3.1.1 Power on and power off the instrument

When the instrument is off, pressing and keys contemporaneously, the instrument turns
on and shows the product presentation mask (see §Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
trovata.) that will be displayed for about 10 seconds; when this mask disappears, the datalogger
will start the survey according to the configuration saved before the shutdown.

When the instrument is on, pressing the same ( and ) keys, the instruments shows the

mask below and will be awaiting for confirmation through key before its definitive shutdown;
at pressing of any other key the instrument will return to previous condition.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

P r e s s F n t o c o n f i r m

4.3.1.2 Fast acquisition mode

Pressing and keys contemporaneously from instantaneous data display mask, it’s
possible make sensors acquisition rate faster than rate set-up by configuration.

Pressing again and keys contemporaneously the acquisition rate will return to follow the
configuration setup..
For more details see §5.2.5

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4.3.1.3 Configuration with automatic recognition of probes

After physical connection of sensors, it’s possible configure the instrument (only for M-Log

ELO009 model) with automatic recognition of probes pressing and key
contemporaneously; M-Log will show following mask

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

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P r e s s E n t e r t o c o n f i r m a u t o - c o n f i g W A R N ! S t o r e d e l a b . w i l l b e d e l e t e d !

and stay awaiting for confirmation through key before you start the operations for auto­recognition of probes.
At the end of auto-configuration function, if the instrument hasn’t found any errors, a new survey
will be started and new mask of instantaneous values will be displayed.

Warning: this operation will delete all stored data; before you confirm the auto-recognition,
download the stored data on PC.

4.3.1.4 Record the starting and ending time of data acquisition (Survey n)

M-Log is a mono-survey instrument, but offers to the user the possibility to mark the time of
surveys; in other words it allows to fix manually, for one survey, the starting and ending time of
data acquisition. These information are shown by LSI LASTEM application programs (such as
Microclima) in order to make easy the selection of data included into given period of sampling.

The starting time, to consider data, is fixed pressing and keys at the same time; display
will show following mask:

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- - S u r v e y n - -

1 T e m p 2 V B A T T 3 e c c .

But pressing again and keys at the same time it’ll be fixed the ending time; the
instrument will continue to save the data, but not inside survey closed before. An univocal numeric
value n will identify the selected slot; n will be increased every time a new slot for acquired data
consideration is fixed. The reset of survey number is made only modifying configuration from PC
or starting new auto-recognition procedure.

4.3.1.5 Reset statistics

Pressing and keys at the same time, it’s possible to reset values of diagnostic mask
statistics number 2 (see §4.3.4), in other words the values referred to communication (bytes and
transferred and received messages).

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4.3.1.6 Fast transmission mode

Pressing and keys at the same time from diagnostic window type 2, it’s possible select
the sensor fast transmission mode (transmission every second). This function will be active only if a
value different from 0 is set in the Serial communication port x  Instantaneous values automatic
transmission rate option (x takes values 1 or 2 according to the relative serial port) in the
configuration send to the instrument. The fast transmission mode will be activate only on the serial
port that is interrogated during the display of diagnostic window: when you display the diagnostic

window type 2 relative to the serial port 1 (C1), the keys combination and will activate
the fast transmission mode only for coomunication serial port 1.

Pressing again the same keys combination, the transmission mode will return to work according the
configuration’s parameters.

4.3.1.7 System clock setting

A few seconds after being switched on, the instrument can require to re-set the clock (date and
time). This can happen only in particular situations as, for example, the complete discharge of the
battery: in this case the date/time setting is compulsory and cannot be cancelled.
The date/time changing can anyway be performed whenever desired from the Diagnostic window
type 1. Use the following keys:

 : enter change mode; exit from change mode confirming and storing the new date/time;
 : exit from change mode discharging possible modified values;
 : move the cursor over the field to modify;

 : it augments the value selected by the cursor; other elements of date/time can change

contemporarily;

 : it reduces the value selected by the cursor; other elements of date/time can change

contemporarily.

4.3.2 Product presentation window

When the instrument is started, the following informations will appear on the display for a couple of
seconds:

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L S I L A S T E M I t a l

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M - L o g x x x V a a . b b . c c M i n i L o g g e r

S N y y m m n n n n / u u u u u u u

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where: