PCE Instruments PCE-PDFL 10 Users guide

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PCE-PDFL 10 Climate Meter

User Manual

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Last change: 7 May 2024

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

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

3 Delivery scope ....................................................................................... 2

4 Device description ................................................................................ 3

4.1 Display description ........................................................................................................... 4

4.2 Making the data logger settings ........................................................................................ 6

4.3 PDF report settings .......................................................................................................... 8

4.4 Live data settings ............................................................................................................10

4.5 Diagram of the software ..................................................................................................11

5 Start and end manual recording ........................................................ 12

6 Display remaining recording time ..................................................... 12

7 Lowest and highest measured value ................................................ 13

8 Data output via CSV and PDF ............................................................ 13

9 LED status display .............................................................................. 13

10 Perform firmware upgrade ................................................................. 14

11 Reset firmware .................................................................................... 14

12 Delete data memory ............................................................................ 14

13 Opening the battery compartment .................................................... 15

14 Contact ................................................................................................. 16

15 Disposal ............................................................................................... 16

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual. We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

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2 Specifications

Temperature

Measurement range

-30 ... 60 °C / -22 ... 140 °F

Resolution

0.1 °C / °F

Accuracy

±1.0 °C / 1.8 °F at -30 ... 0 °C / -22 ... 32 °F ±0.5 °C / 0.9 °F at 0 ... 60 °C / 32 ... 140 °F

Relative humidity

Measurement range

0 ... 100 % RH

Resolution

0.1 % RH

Accuracy

±5.0 % RH at 0 ... 20 % RH and 80 ... 100 % RH ±3.5 % RH at 20 ... 40 % RH. and 60 ... 80 % RH ±3.0 % RH at 40 ... 60 % RH

Absolute air pressure

Measurement range

700 ... 1100 hpa

525.0 ... 825.0 mmHg

20.67 ... 32.48 inHg

Resolution

1 hpa

0.1 mmHg

0.01 inHg

Accuracy

±3 hpa ±2.5 mmHg ±0.1 inHg

Further specifications

Memory capacity

13340 measuring points

Data export

.pdf, .csv

Storage rate

1 minute ... 24 hours

Interface

USB-A

Power supply (USB-A)

5 V DC, 0.1 A

Power supply (battery)

3 V button battery (CR2450)

Battery life

approx. 3 years

Display

1/4" LC display

Ambient conditions

-30 ... 60 °C / -22 ... 140 °F, <95 % RH, non-condensing

Dimensions

75 x 35 x 15 mm / 3 x 1.4 x 0.6 in

Weight

33 g / <1 lb

3 Delivery scope

1 x PCE-PDFL 10 climate meter 1 x 3 V button battery (CR2450) 1 x software CD 1 x user manual

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4 Device description

No.

Description

Sensors

Loop connection

Display

Arrow down key

Enter key

Unlock key for battery replacement

Interface protection cap

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4.1 Display description

No.

Description

Alarm indicator

Battery status display

Recording status display

Unit for relative humidity

Measured value

Units for absolute air pressure

Units for temperature measurement

Measured value

Function indicator

4.1.1 Alarm indicator

Display

Meaning

Measured values are within the set limit values. Green LED glows.

Measured values are outside the set limit values. Red LED glows.

4.1.2 Battery status display

Display

Meaning

Battery is fully charged

Battery is OK

Battery is low

Battery is flat and must be replaced immediately

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4.1.3 Recording indicators

Display

Meaning

Meter is waiting for input to perform data recording

Data storage stopped

Data recording started

Settings have been made

Condition 1

Condition 2

Condition 3

The device is in manual

mode and is waiting for the

start impulse

Data recording started

Data recording stopped

Storage rate in minutes

Possible recording time in days

Storage rate in minutes

Possible recording time in days

9.3 8 74.1 2 18.5

92.6 3 27.8

111.2

37.1

139.0

46.3

185.3

55.6

231.6

64.8

277.9

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To make settings, first install the software. Then connect the meter to the computer.

Symbol

Description

Open measurement sequences saved via the software

Save measurement sequences recorded via the software

Read out sensors live

Download data saved on the meter

Settings for the meter and the software

Open software manual Switch view between live data transfer and downloaded

measurement data

4.2 Making the data logger settings

Go to the settings. In the "LoggerSetting" tab, you can make settings for the meter.

Setting

Description

LoggerID

A 4-digit ID number for the recording can be stored here.

Start Mode

This is where you set when the measuring device is to start recording data.

Immediately until memory full:

Recording is started and stopped as soon as the memory is full.

Start upon keypress:

Recording is started as soon as the measurement is started manually. See also: 5 Start and end manual recording

Start upon start time

Recording is started as soon as the set time is reached.

Start/Stop time

Recording starts as soon as the set start time is reached and ends as soon as the set stop time is reached.

Circular logging

Recording starts immediately and does not end. The oldest data point is overwritten as soon as the memory is full.

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Stop Mode

This is where you set when the measuring device should stop recording data. This setting depends on the start mode.

None Data recording is never stopped.

Stop button Data recording is stopped as soon as it is ended manually. See also: 5 Start and end manual recording

After PDF create Measurement is stopped as soon as the measurement data is exported as a PDF.

Start Time

The time when the recording is to start is set here.

Stop Time

The time when the recording is to stop is set here.

Record Time

This shows you how long the device can record data until the memory is full.

Sample rate

You can set the storage interval here.

Start Delay (min)

A switch-on delay in minutes for data recording can be set here.

LED Flash Interval

Use this function to set the intervals at which the LED is to light up to signal operation.

Maximum record

The number of measuring points that are recorded is displayed here.

Temperature Alarm

Activate the limit value alarm function for the temperature by ticking the box.

Humidity alarm

Activate the limit value alarm function for humidity by ticking the box.

Enable LED alarm

If this function is activated, the alarm LED will light up as soon as a limit value is exceeded.

Temperature / Humidity High Alarm Low alarm

Set the alarm limit values for the temperature and humidity. For "High Alarm", set the desired upper limit value. For "Low Alarm", set the desired lower limit value.

Temperature Unit

Set the temperature unit here.

Logger name (maximum 32):

The logger can be named here. A maximum of 32 characters can be used.

Default

Use this button to reset all settings.

Setup

This button is used to apply all settings made.

Cancel

Use this button to cancel the settings.

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4.3 PDF report settings

Setting

Description

Language

The language of the PDF can be set here.

PDF File Name

Here you can set how the PDF file name should be composed. To do this, click on "InsertName". Another window opens. The structure of the file name can be determined here.

PDF Name: The structure of the file name is displayed here. LoggerNam: Name of the data logger Serial ID: Serial number Model Name: Logger ID Date: Date Time: Time Location: Name of the set location OK: Settings are applied Cancel: Window is closed and the settings are not applied Clear: "PDF Name" field is reset

Date Format

Date format

Time Format

Time format

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Location (Maximum 32 characters)

The location where the recording is made can be entered here. A maximum of 32 characters can be used.

Report Title (Maximum 40 characters)

The PDF can be given a title here. A maximum of 40 characters can be used.

User Text (Maximum 70 characters)

Additional text can be added here. A maximum of 70 characters can be used.

Temperature Unit

Set the temperature unit here.

Logger name (maximum

32):

The logger can be named here. A maximum of 32 characters can be used.

Default

Use this button to reset all settings.

Setup

This button is used to apply all settings made.

Cancel

Use this button to cancel the settings.

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4.4 Live data settings

To make settings for the live data transfer, go to the "REAL Time" tab in the settings.

Function

Description

Sample rate (s)

This is where you set the transmission rate.

Max

Here you can enter the maximum number of values to be transferred.

Temperature Unit

Set the temperature unit here.

Logger name (Maximum 32)

The logger can be named here. A maximum of 32 characters can be used.

Default

Use this button to reset all settings.

Setup

This button is used to apply all settings made.

Cancel

Use this button to cancel the settings.

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4.5 Diagram of the software

You can move the diagram with the mouse. To zoom into the diagram, hold down the "Ctrl" key. You can now zoom into the diagram using the scroll wheel on your mouse. If you click on the diagram with the right mouse button, you will see further properties. When using "Graph with markers", points can be displayed on the graph at the individual measuring points.

Function

Description

Copy

Graph is copied to the cache

Save Image As...

Graph can be saved in any format

Page Setup...

You can make default settings for printing here

Print...

You can print the graph directly here

Show Point Values

If the "Graph with markers" function is active, the measured values can be displayed via "Show Point Values" as soon as the mouse pointer is on this point.

Un-Zoom

The zoom goes back one step

Undo All Zoom/Pan

The entire zoom is reset

Set Scale to Default

Scaling is reset

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5 Start and end manual recording

To use manual mode, proceed as follows:

No.

Description

First set up the meter using the software.

After the upload, "Start Mode" and appear on the display.

Now press the key for two seconds to start recording.

This indicates that recording has started.

To cancel the measurement, proceed as follows:

No.

Description

Here you will see that recording has started.

Now briefly press the key once.

MODE" and "STOP" now appear on the display.

Now press and hold the key.

Normal measurement has been resumed and the display shows .

Important: The meter must be reconfigured after recording has ended. It is therefore not possible to resume recording.

6 Display remaining recording time

To view the remaining recording time, briefly press the key once during recording. The remaining time is displayed under "TIME".

Important: This display does not take the battery into account.

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7 Lowest and highest measured value

To display the lowest and highest measured values, briefly press the key once during the measurement.

To display the measured values again, press the key again or wait 1 minute.

8 Data output via CSV and PDF

To receive the recorded data directly as a CSV or PDF, simply connect the device to the computer. A mass data memory will then be displayed on the computer. From there, you will receive the PDF and CSV file directly. Important: The files are only generated when the device is connected. Depending on the data volume, it may take approx. 2 minutes until the mass data memory with the PDF file is displayed.

The name stored in the software is displayed under "Logger Name:". The configured alarm limit values are also saved in the PDF.

9 LED status display

LED

Action

Flashes in green

Data recording

Flashes in red

- Measured value outside the limit values during data recording

- Manual mode started. Meter is waiting to be started by the user

- Memory is full

- Data recording was cancelled by pressing a key

Double flashing in green

- Settings have been successfully applied

- Firmware was successfully adopted

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10 Perform firmware upgrade

To perform a firmware upgrade, first insert the battery. Now press the key repeatedly until "up" appears on the display. Now press and hold the key for approx. 5 seconds until "USB"

also appears on the display. Now connect the measuring device to the computer. A drive (mass data memory) will now appear on the computer. Save the new firmware there. The update will start automatically. After the transfer and installation, you can disconnect the meter from the computer. A red LED glows during the update. This process takes approx. 2 minutes. After the update, the measurement will resume normally.

11 Reset firmware

To reset the firmware, press and hold the down arrow key and connect the device to a PC. The reset takes approx. 2 minutes. The meter is then recognised as a mass data memory.

12 Delete data memory

To delete all measurement data, press and hold all keys and connect the device to the PC. Note: If the meter generally does not respond, the measured values must be deleted or the firmware must be reinstalled.

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13 Opening the battery compartment

To open the battery compartment, press down the latch and pull off the housing. A CR2450 button battery can then be inserted on the back of the electronics. Ensure that the polarity of the battery is correct when inserting it. Once the battery has been inserted, place the electronics back in the housing. Make sure that you insert the electronics the right way round.

Note on the battery:

The CR2450 button battery works best at room temperature. The battery life is reduced at very low temperatures. To increase the battery life, the highest possible storage rate should be selected during a measurement and the display should be switched off.

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14 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

15 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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PCE Instruments contact information

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