MONI LOG EnDaL curve, EnDaL vi User Manual

EnDaL curve/vi

Release 09/2017

Manual

for

EnDaL curve

and

EnDaL vi

EnDaL curve/vi ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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T A B L E OF CONTENTS

1. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 3

2. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 4

3. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ......................................................................... 5

4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 7

4.1 DEVICE SETUP ............................................................................................................ 7

4.2 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SENSORS AND SWITCHES............................................................ 8

4.2.1 External Acceleration Sensors And Switches ..................................................................... 8

4.2.2 Digital / Analogue Input ............................................................................................... 8

4.3 OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 9

4.3.1 Switching On And Off .................................................................................................. 9

4.3.2 Status indication ........................................................................................................... 9

4.4 CHANGING THE BATTERIES ......................................................................................... 10

4.5 MOUNTING INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 11

4.6 MEASUREMENT DATA ACQUISITION ............................................................................. 12

4.6.1 Measuring Shock Events .............................................................................................. 12

4.6.2 Storing Digital Events .................................................................................................. 12

4.6.3 Synchronous measurements ......................................................................................... 13

4.6.4 Measuring The Analogue Signal ................................................................................... 13

5. PC EVALUATION SOFTWARE ENCUR ....................................................... 14

5.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 14

5.2 INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 14

5.3 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................. 15

5.4 CONFIGURATIONS (OPTIONS) ..................................................................................... 18

5.4.1 Basic Settings ............................................................................................................. 18

5.4.2 Classification ............................................................................................................. 20

5.4.3 Limit Value................................................................................................................. 20

5.4.4 Spectrum ................................................................................................................... 20

5.5 MANAGE MEASURING AND PROGRAM FILES ................................................................... 21

5.6 DEVICE CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... 22

5.6.1 Measuring Program .................................................................................................... 22

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5.6.2 Sensor Configuration .................................................................................................. 24

5.6.3 Autoprogramming ...................................................................................................... 25

5.6.4 Password .................................................................................................................. 25

5.7 EVALUATION OF MEASURING DATA .............................................................................. 26

5.7.1 Device Status and Acquisition Periods ........................................................................... 26

5.7.2 Overall Graphic (total) ................................................................................................ 27

5.7.3 Acceleration Data ...................................................................................................... 28

5.7.3.1 A-table .............................................................................................................. 28

5.7.3.2 Curve Analysis ................................................................................................... 29

5.7.3.3 Distribution ........................................................................................................ 31

5.7.3.4 Classification ..................................................................................................... 32

5.7.3.5 Limit Table ......................................................................................................... 32

5.7.4 Continuously measured data (Synchronous data) ............................................................ 32

5.7.5 Digital Events ............................................................................................................ 32

5.7.6 GPS-Data .................................................................................................................. 33

5.8 HELP .................................................................................................................... 34

6. SERVICE AND CALIBRATION................................................................... 34

7. WARRANTY CERTIFICATE ....................................................................... 35

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1. E N V IRO NMENTAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Data Transfer Cable

To ensure full functionality of the system, please use only the supplied cables and accessories for connection
to a personal computer.

Environment & disposal

The EnDaL curve/vi contains no corrosive or environmentally damaging substances. This
does not apply to batteries.

Used batteries must be removed immediately from the device. Please dispose of used batteries in an
ecologically sound manner and according to the local regulations. Lithium batteries are hazardous waste.

Battery operation

The EnDaL curve is typically supplied with two exchangeable alkaline or lithium batteries
(type C|R14). They can be bought in specialized stores according to the specification stated in the
instruction manual. The usage of secondary battery cells (NiMH) is also possible. Furthermore there is a
special device configuration for external power supply.

Please label the EnDaL curve as hazardous material of class 9, according to the Worldwide
UN classification, when using it with lithium batteries.

ATTENTION!

Use only intrinsically safe batteries.

In case of non-compliance with the national regulations/laws applicable in the handling of lithium

batteries, any liability and warranty claim becomes void!

Decommissioning

In case of decommissioning, the devices must be properly switched off. All batteries must be
removed from the device and be disposed of in an ecologically sound manner.

INTRODUCTION EnDaL curve/vi

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2. I N T R OD U CTION

The EnDaL curve/vi is a universal data logger. It is designed for long-term measurements, so
it is suitable to monitor transport cargo in critical environments.

The EnDaL curve/vi is available in many different configurations. Therefore, it can be
modified to meet a lot of special requirements. With internal or external acceleration sensors as well as the
sensor input for temperature, relative humidity and air pressure, the EnDaL curve/vi is
suitable for many applications. The configuration with external sensors makes it possible to measure with
optimal coupling on positions which are difficult to access. The configurable analogue input allows you to
use analogue sensors from other manufacturers. A device version suitable for use in a clean room is also
available.

Additionally you can connect the EnDaL curve/vi with an external tracking system like the

data link TM. Thereby, it is possible to track the GPS positions and send the device status as

well as measurement data via email.

Because of its versatility of power supply and its degree of protection IP65, the
EnDaL curve/vi is suitable as an independent long-term transport data logging system. By the use of an
external power supply, it is also suitable for stationary applications.

The license-free software ENCUR for configuration and evaluation enables graphical und tabular analyses
of the measured data. The measuring data can be archived on the computer or exported for use with other
software programs.

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3. T E C HN ICAL PARAMETERS

Case and operational conditions

Case material

Aluminium, powder-coated

Degree of protection

IP65

IP40 for version with external NiMH secondary cells and internal 9 V

alkaline primary cell

Weight

800 g (with batteries excluding additional equipment)

Dimensions (H/W/D)

180 mm / 106 mm / 37 mm

Mounting type

Screw mounting, individual mounting plates are possible

Operating and storage

conditions

 -20 °C to +70 °C with alkaline primary batteries

 -40 °C to +85 °C with lithium primary batteries

 -20 °C to +60 °C with NiMH secondary batteries

Data security

Data retention

minimum 10 years (independent of battery condition)

System time

internal clock supported independently from the power supply by an

internal battery, exchange of this battery at SMT ELEKTRONIK after 6

years recommended,

information of the time zone can be stored in the device

Password

3 levels of protection: no protection, protection of configuration, protection

of readout and configuration

Power supply

internal

2x batteries of type C/R14 changeable:

 Primary cells: alkaline, lithium

 Secondary cells: nickel metal hydride (NiMH)

Alternative 1x 9 V alkaline block battery

external

 Alkaline battery pack

 NiMH secondary

 Mains supply

External interfaces

RS232

RS232 to USB adapter optionally available

Display and control elements

LED

2x red (error, alarm)

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3x green (power, active, memory)

Key button

1x “control“ to display the operating state via LEDs

Shackle

magnetic on/off-switch

Bypass switch

toggle switch to bypass the safety bar (permanently switched on)

Sound module

Only for EnDaL vi

Device sensors

Measured variable

Measuring range

Tolerance

Data storage

Acceleration

internal

2, 5, 10, 20, 50,

100, 200 g, discrete

configurable

±2 % of measuring

range

±5 % of measuring

value

16384

thereof 10 or 20 with
waveform (depending

on curve duration)

Acceleration

external

100, 200, 500,
1000, 2000 pC

Acceleration

external 3D ICP®

50, 100, 250, 500,

1000 mV

Temperature

-40…+120 °C

(depends on the

model)

±1 K

16384

Relative Humidity

0…100 %rh

±2 %rh at

20…80 %rh

Analogue Input

0…2.5 V

±0.1 %

Digital Input

4 channels with

respectively high/low

Low: 0…0.8 V

High: 2.4…12 V

4096

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4. D E VI C E D ESCRIPTION

4.1 D E V I C E S E T U P

The following picture shows a possible configuration of a EnDaL vi. The available inputs and
outputs on the EnDaL curve/vi depend on the specific model. Please contact the distribution
of SMT ELEKTRONIK GmbH for further information.

1 EnDaL curve/vi

8 Connection for RS232 interface (COM-Port)

2 Cover for battery compartment and bypass

switch

9 Connection for external TH or THP sensor
3 Magnetic shackle (on/off-switch)

10 Connection for external power supply

4 LEDs for device status

11 External TH or THP sensor

5 Control key

12 External acceleration sensor

6 Mounting plate

13 External power supply

7 Connection for external acceleration sensor

132 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9101211

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4.2 C O N N E C T I N G E X T E R N A L S E N S O R S A N D S W I T C H E S

4 . 2 . 1 Ex t e r n a l A c c e l e r a t i o n S e n s o r s A n d S w i t c h e s

Depending on the model, EnDaL curve/vi can be equipped with internal acceleration
sensors as well as with inputs for external acceleration sensors. Piezoelectric acceleration sensors with
integrated electronics (EnDaL vi) or without (EnDaL curve) can be connected to the 3 inputs designated
with X, Y, Z. However, internal and external acceleration sensors cannot be used simultaneously.

The measuring ranges of the internal charge amplifiers are 100, 200, 500, 1000 or 2000 pC for each
channel (EnDaL curve). Measuring ranges of 50, 100, 250, 500 or 1000 mV can be set for ICP sensors
(EnDaL vi). The transmission factors of each sensor connected to a channel can also be entered in the
measuring program so that the stored measured values correspond to the accelerations in g transmitted by
the sensors.

In order to obtain correct spatial shock values (R) derived from the 3 channels x, y and z (see evaluation
software) make sure to place these sensor channels orthogonal to one another.

Always ensure to switch off the EnDaL curve/vi before connecting external acceleration sensors.

Otherwise the device may record acceleration events during the connector insertion.

To prevent effects of cable movement on the measurement, it is recommended to fasten the sensor cables

with a cable holder. An adhesive tape may also be used for fastening (see also DIN ISO 5348).

4 . 2 . 2 Dig i t a l / A n a l o g u e I n p u t

The “In D/A” socket provides the configurable analogue input and up to 4 digital inputs. The switching
state of switches can be evaluated without additional circuits. The analogue sensor is temporarily supplied
by 5 V at the time of measurement.

1 Ground

2 Analogue input 0 ... 2,5 V

3 Digital channel D0 (cannot be used with external ICP sensor)

4 Digital channel D1

5 Digital channel D2

6 Digital channel D3

7 5 V / 20 mA supply of sensor, switched

An optional terminal box is available to ease connection to that “In D/A” socket.

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4.3 O P E R A T I O N

4 . 3 . 1 S w i t c h i n g O n A n d O f f

The device offers a magnetic switch for turning on and off. This is implemented by the special safety
shackle. After power up of the device (removal of the safety shackle), the LEDs signalize the status of the
device for a few seconds. When the LEDs go out, the device is ready for measuring.

To avoid an intentional or unintentional interruption of the measurement, the magnetic off-switch can be
bypassed by a toggle switch. This switch is located inside the battery compartment.

Toggle the switch corresponding to the figure or the label

inside the cover of battery compartment to “ON“, if you

want to bypass the functionality of the safety shackle. With

the position “Shackle”, the device can be switched on and

off by the safety shackle.

You can check the on/off-state of the device by pressing the
control key.

4 . 3 . 2 S t at u s i n d i c a t i o n

The status of the device is always signalized after power up. Generally the device is switched on by
removing the safety shackle. When the LEDs do not light up afterwards, check - using the control key ­whether the bypass switch is activated (see 4.3.2).

The LEDs indicate the following states:

LED

Colour

Visualization

State Description

Error

Red

Permanent

Hardware failure which is unrecoverable by user,

Synchronization of the baud rate

Power

Green
Permanent

Battery reserve 100…30 % or external power supply

Flashing

Battery reserve <30 %

Alarm

Red

Permanent

Exceedance of threshold value for X, Y or Z

Active

Green
Permanent

Active acquisition period, within a start/stop period

Flashing

Inactive, Beyond a start/stop period

Memory

Green

Permanent

Usage of all memory areas below 50 %

Flashing

Usage of at least one area above 50 %

Off

At least one memory area is full

An alternative to the indication by means of the integrated LEDs is to signalise the current operating status
with an external test connector. This test connector needs to be connected to the
EnDaL curve/vi via the RS-232 data cable. The function of this test connector is described in a separate
appendix.

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4.4 C H A N G I N G T H E B A T T E R I ES

Before changing the batteries, switch off the instrument using the safety shackle.

(Dashed circle must be covered).

Remove the two screws securing the battery cover with a flat screwdriver (4x0.8). Ensure that the toggle
switch next to the battery compartment is set to "Shackle" and not to "ON", so that the safety shackle can
switch off the EnDaL curve. After unscrewing the battery holder (cross recessed head H size 2), the used
batteries can be removed. Insert the new batteries, making sure their polarity is correct. Tighten the battery
holder with a tightening torque of 75 Ncm. When fitting the battery-cover, make sure that the gasket has
the correct orientation (lips pointing into the device). Ensure that the sealing faces are clean. The maximum
tightening torque for the screws of the cover is 30 Ncm.

In order to change the 9V battery of the EnDaL vi (version with an external power supply),
open the battery compartment cover and the inner battery cover by carefully applying a flat screwdriver. In
this case no screws need to be removed.