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This logger can be used with sensors that may be installed in an energized electrical enclosure or on an energized conductor. Installation of sensors in an energized electrical enclosure or on an energized conductor can result in severe injury or death. These sensors are for installation by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not install or service these sensors unless you are qualified to do so. Disconnect and lock out all power sources during installation and servicing. Please read the user’s manual for instructions and use.

Contact Information

For support, please contact the company that you bought the products from: Onset Computer Corporation or an Onset Authorized Dealer.

Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd. Bourne, MA 02532

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 3450 Pocasset, MA 02559-3450

Phone: 1-800-LOGGERS (1-800-564-4377) or 508-759-9500 Fax: 508-759-9100 Hours of Operation: Customer Service, 8 AM to 5 PM ET, Monday through Friday,

Technical Support, 8 AM to 8 PM ET, Monday through Friday

E-mail: loggerhelp@onsetcomp.com Main Onset Web site: www.onsetcomp.com

If you purchased the products through an Onset Authorized Dealer, you can also refer to www.hobohelp.com for support information.

Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration/ interface software. Keyspan is a trademark of InnoSys Inc. Duracell is a registered trademark of Duracell. Energizer is a registered trademark of Eveready Battery Company, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction ....................................................... 1

Overview .............................................................................................. 1

Specifications ....................................................................................... 2

Key Features ........................................................................................ 4

Components ......................................................................................... 5

Accessories .......................................................................................... 7

Section 2: Setup and Test .................................................. 9

Requirements ....................................................................................... 9

Steps .................................................................................................. 10

FlexSmart Modules ............................................................................ 11

Launching the Logger ........................................................................ 13

Checking Logger Status ..................................................................... 14

Stopping the Logger ........................................................................... 14

Reading out Data ............................................................................... 15

Verifying Logger Operation ................................................................ 15

Battery Life ......................................................................................... 24

Maximizing Battery Life ...................................................................... 25

Replacing Batteries ............................................................................ 26

External Power Sources .................................................................... 28

Section 5: Maintenance .................................................... 29

General Maintenance Schedule......................................................... 29

Inspecting the Logger Housing and Cables ....................................... 30

Verifying Sensor Accuracy ................................................................. 30

Cleaning the Logger ........................................................................... 30

Section 6: Reference ......................................................... 31

Time Accuracy ................................................................................... 31

Memory .............................................................................................. 33

Section 7: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ................. 34

Indicator LED behavior ...................................................................... 34

Problems and Solutions ..................................................................... 36

Index .................................................................................. 39

Section 3: Modules and Sensors ..................................... 17

Adding and Removing Modules and Sensors .................................... 17

Smart Sensor Cables ......................................................................... 17

Analog (CVIA) Module ....................................................................... 18

Connecting Sensors to the Analog Module ....................................... 19

Configuring Channels on the Analog Module .................................... 20

Verifying Operation ............................................................................ 20

Sensor Excitation ............................................................................... 20

Working with Channels ...................................................................... 22

Section 4: Batteries and External Power ......................... 23

Selecting batteries ............................................................................. 23

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Section 1: Introduction

This section discusses the following topics:

• Overview

• Specifications

• Key Features

• FlexSmart Modules

• Smart Sensors

• Components

• Accessories

Overview

The HOBO Energy Logger is a modular, reconfigurable data logging system used in energy and industrial monitoring applications.

The 15-channel system enables you to quickly and easily perform a broad range of monitoring applications. You can use the HOBO Energy Logger with FlexSmart™ modules, which convert signals from many types of Onset and third-party sensors. You can also use any Smart Sensor that is compatible with the HOBO Weather station or HOBO Micro Station.

Note: Although some Smart Sensors are intended mainly for outdoor use (for example, the Solar Radiation sensor), the Energy Logger is suitable for indoor use only.

Use HOBOware logger. HOBOware allows you to customize configuration settings, launch the logger, read out the data, and plot or export the data for analysis.

Pro software to configure and communicate with the

Specifications

Operating range

Sensor inputs Three FlexSmart multi-channel modules and up to 6

Sensor connectors

Communication RS-232 via 3.5 mm serial port or/and 9-pin D-Sub

Dimensions 15.6 cm x 8.4 cm x 4.6 cm (6.13" x 3.31" x 1.81") Weight 435 g (15.23 oz) with batteries

Memory 512K nonvolatile flash data storage Memory modes Stop when full; wrap when full Operational

indicators Logging

interval

Sensor excitation

-20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) with alkaline batteries

-40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) with lithium batteries

Smart Sensors (which may have multiple

arameters/channels)

Six RJ-12 Smart Sensor jacks plus 3 FlexSmart module slots

connector

238 g (8.33 oz) without batteries

Six indicators provide logging and sensor network status

One second to 18 hours, user-specified interval (2-second minimum for two-channel S-FS-TRMSA operation)

12 V DC at 200 mA total, with user-programmable warmup time on a per-channel basis

The Energy Logger package includes:

• HOBO Energy Logger

• Energy Logger User’s Guide

Battery life One year typical use (up to 75 mA excitation with 10-

minute or longer logging Interval and 1-second warmup time)

• Eight 1.5V alkaline batteries

• One miniature slotted screwdriver

• Blank label

• Rubber feet

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Battery type Eight standard AA alkaline batteries included (for

operating conditions

-20°C/-4°F to 50°C/122°F); optional AA lithium batteries available for operating conditions of -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F).

External power Supports optional 13.6 V DC regulated AC Wall

Adapter Connector. Internal batteries may remain installed. Alternatively, an automotive battery or 912 V DC regulated Wall Adapter may be used, but it is recommended to remove the internal batteries since they will discharge to the level of the external supply.

Time accuracy 0 to 2 seconds for the first data point and ±5 seconds

er week at 25°C (77°F)

Logging mode Immediate, timed delay, or trigger (button-push) start

options; supports sampling intervals for some sensors

Data communication

Current readings while logging; read out while logging; read out when stopped

CE marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU).

Key Features

Flexible expansion

The logger is not preconfigured. You can use any combination of FlexSmart modules (up to 3) and Smart Sensors (to a maximum of 15 channels) by plugging them in before logging begins.

Automatic detection of Smart Sensors

The logger automatically recognizes Smart Sensors. No programming, wiring, or calibration is required to set them up.

Digital network

The connections between the Smart Sensors and the logger are digital, ensuring accurate, reliable data collection and storage.

Excitation

The Analog module (S-FS-CVIA) supports optional, user-configurable sensor excitation power and warm up. The logger provides 12 V DC sensor excitation voltage up to 200 mA for transducers that require external power for proper operation. Refer to Sensor Excitation on page 20 for details.

Flexible power capabilities

The logger supports multiple battery types (alkaline, enhanced alkaline, or lithium) as well as several types of external power sources to allow for longer deployments while providing increased power for sensor excitation. Refer to External Power Sources on page 28 for details.

FlexSmart Modules

The logger is compatible with two types of FlexSmart modules, which can accommodate up to two sensors each. Up to three FlexSmart modules (in any combination) can be connected to the logger.

The Analog Module (S-FS-CVIA) offers configurable excitation power and can be connected to any one or two of the following sensors:

The TRMS Module (S-FS-TRMSA) can be connected to the following compatible AC current and potential (voltage) transformers:

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For detailed information on these modules and sensors, including new modules and sensors that may have been introduced after this manual was printed, refer to the Onset website: http://www.onsetcomp.com/solutions/products/energy

Smart Sensors

The Energy Logger can accommodate up to six Smart Sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, pressure, current, voltage, pulses, and other properties. Smart Sensors are automatically detected when logging begins, and do not require any configuration.

For detailed information on Smart Sensors, including new sensors that may have been introduced after this manual was printed, refer to the Onset website: http://www.onsetcomp.com/solutions/products

Components

FlexSmart Module Ports

Up to three FlexSmart modules can be installed on the logger. These can consist of any combination of Analog and TRMS modules. Third-party sensors (available through Onset) are connected to the logger through the terminals on these modules.

Trigger Button

Hold down the button for at least two seconds to manually start the logger in the field if the Trigger start option was selected in HOBOware during launch.

Indicator LEDs

There are three green and three red status indicators. The green indicators blink to show status or activity. The red indicators blink to show that battery or memory is low, or that a sensor error has occurred. For more detailed description of the indicators, refer to Diagnostics and Troubleshooting on page 34.

Stereo Jack for Serial Cable

The serial interface cable is connected to this port to communicate with HOBOware or the HOBO U-Shuttle.

RS-232 Jack

Figure 1: Components

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This port allows you to connect the logger via a DB9 connector instead of the stereo jack. The pinout for the logger's RS-232 connector is as follows:

Pin # Function

1 DCD (Connected internally to 4) 2 RxD (Logger Received Data In) 3 TxD (Logger Transmit Out) 4 DTR (Connected internally to 1) 5 Signal Ground 6 NC 7 RTS (Connected internally to 8) 8 CTS (Connected internally to 7) 9 NC Shell Logger Chassis Ground

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RJ-12 Jacks

Any combination of up to six Smart Sensors can be installed on the logger.

External Power Jack

An optional external power adapter can be connected to this port to power the logger.

Accessories

The following accessories can be used with the HOBO Energy Logger. These accessories can be purchased from an Onset Authorized Dealer, or directly from Onset Computer Corporation.

For detailed information on these accessories, including new items that may have been introduced after this manual was printed, refer to the Onset website: http://www.onsetcomp.com/solutions/products/energy

Accessory & Onset part #

USB Serial Adapter Cables ADAPT-SER-USB

Energy Logger Feet A-H22-MOUNT-1

Description

Allows you to connect the logger to a USB

ort on your computer.

Allows you to securely mount the logger to a panel or other surface. Includes screws.

Accessory & Onset part #

FlexSmart TRMS Module Spares Kit A-FS-TRMSA-4P

Energy Logger AC Power Adapter P-AC-1

Description

Four 4-pin screw terminals and screwdriver; lets you leave a sensor attached to screw terminal for later connection to module.

Allows you to power the logger using AC

ower, rather than batteries. (100 to 240

VAC, 50 or 60 Hz input.)

Energy Logger Mounting Kit A-H22-DINMOUNT-1

Energy Logger Spares Kit A-H22-SPARES

FlexSmart Analog Module Spares Kit A-FS-CVIA-7P

Allows you to mount the logger to industry-standard 32 mm and 35 mm DIN rails.

Spare bumpers, screwdriver, and FlexSmart module connector covers.

Four 7-pin screw terminals and screwdriver; lets you leave a sensor attached to screw terminal for later connection to module.

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Section 2: Setup and Test

Before deploying the logger, read this section thoroughly and follow all of the procedures at least once. This will ensure that you are comfortable enough with the logger and with HOBOware software to get the most out of your deployment. It will also verify that the logger is configured properly.

Note: Refer to the HOBOware User’s Guide for detailed information about setup.

Requirements

You will need the following items to prepare the logger for use:

• Eight 1.5V Alkaline Batteries and small Phillips head

screwdriver (for battery door); or external power source

• At least one of the following:

- FlexSmart modules with third-party sensors and

miniature slotted screwdriver

- Smart Sensors

• Serial interface cable (plus USB serial adapter if your computer

does not have a serial port)

• Computer running HOBOware version 2.1.1 or greater

Steps

To set up the logger, take the following steps:

1. Insert the batteries or connect external power source.

To install batteries, use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the screw on the back of the battery compartment door. Remove the door. Install eight fresh 1.5 V batteries, being careful to match the polarity marked in the battery compartment. (Refer to Selecting Batteries on page 23 for tips on selecting the right battery type for your application.) Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw to secure it. Do not

over-tighten the screw.

See Batteries on page 23 for more information. To use an external power source, plug the power adapter into an

electrical outlet or other power source, then plug the power adapter into the external power jack. See External Power Sources on page 28.

2. Install FlexSmart modules (if applicable).

You can install up to three FlexSmart modules on the logger. Modules may be plugged into any slot in any combination. See Installing FlexSmart Modules on page 11.

3. Attach the third-party sensors to the modules (if applicable).

For information on installing the third-party sensors, refer to Modules and Sensors on page 17 as well as the instructions that came with the sensor.

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4. Connect the Smart Sensors (if applicable).

Plug up to six Smart Sensors into the RJ-12 modular jacks, or use splitters to install more than six. (Keep in mind that some Smart Sensors have more than one sensor channel.) The logger supports up to 15 sensor channels, plus the logger’s own battery channel (if selected for logging).

5. Connect to the host computer.

Use the serial interface cable (part # ADAPT-SER-USB) to connect the logger to a computer running HOBOware. If your

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