Solinst Leveloader Gold User Manual

User Guide

July 15, 2008

Leveloader Gold

Leveloader Gold User Guide - Table of Contents

1 Getting Started 3

2 Leveloader Gold 3

3 System Requirements 3

4 Installing USB Drivers 4

4.1 USB Installation for Windows 2000 4

4.2 USB Installation for Windows XP 5

5 Software Installation 7

6 Hardware 8

7 Leveloader Gold Menu 9

7.1 Connect to Levelogger 9

7.2 View Stored Data 10

7.3 Data to PC 10

7.4 Leveloader Setup 11

7.4.1 Time Setup 11

7.4.2 Restore Factory Settings 11

7.4.3 Contrast Control 11

7.4.4 Leveloader Information 11

7.4.5 Erase the Most Recent Log 11

8 Levelogger Gold Menu 12

8.1 Real Time - View Only 12

8.2 Data from Levelogger 12

8.3 Info from Levelogger 13

8.4 Edit Levelogger 13

8.4.1 Edit Date/Time 13

8.4.2 Edit Instrument Number and Location 13

8.4.3 Edit Sampling Type and Sampling Rate 14

8.4.4 Edit Altitude 15

8.5 Load Levelogger Settings Files 15

8.6 Restart Levelogger 16

8.7 Security 16

9 Levelogger V3.1 Software and Leveloader Gold 17

9.1 Customizable Levelogger Settings File Setup 19

9.2 Erase Data 21

9.3 Clock Synchronization 21

9.4 Password Setup 22

10 Firmware Upgrade Utility 23

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1 Getting Started

This manual explains the capabilities of your Leveloader Gold with the Solinst
Levelogger® product line. To begin using your Leveloader Gold we strongly
recommend that you install Levelogger Software Version 3.2.3 (or later). Please
visit www.solinst.com/Downloads/ to download the current version or check
for updates.

2 Leveloader Gold

The Leveloader Gold is a supplementary accessory within the Levelogger Gold
series. It has the ability to view, change or add Levelogger logging settings,
launch log sessions, download data, view existing or real time data and store
multiple data files. The Leveloader Gold supports the Levelogger Gold,
Levelogger Junior, Barologger Gold, Model 3002 Rainlogger and previous
Levelogger models including: the Mini LT (silver), the LTC (black ceramic). The
Leveloader Gold is designed to communicate with a PC via Levelogger
Software.

3 System Requirements

The minimal hardware and software requirements for software installation
and operation are:

Communication Port Setting for Levelogger Communications:

Hardware Software

Memory: 32MB or more OS: Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP

Display: VGA: 800 x600 pixels, 256 colour

Ports: USB or RS232 Serial Port

Bits per second 9600

Data bits 8

Stop bits 1

Flow control None

Note:

In order to use the
Leveloader Gold with

older model
Leveloggers (Mini LT (silver), and
LTC (black ceramic), users will be
required to downgrade the on­board firmware in the Leveloader
Gold to Firmware Version 1.000
and use Levelogger Software
Version 3.1.1.

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4 Installing USB Drivers

Levelogger Software Version 3.2.3 (or later) comes equipped with USB drivers.

4.1 USB Installation for Windows 2000

1) Plug the USB cable into the Leveloader, then into the PC.

2) Your PC will automatically detect the connected unit.

3) This will start the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’, click next.

4) In the ‘Install Hardware Device Drivers’ window, select ‘search for a
suitable driver for my device (recommended)’.

5) In the ‘Locate Driver File’ window, select ‘Specify a location’.

Figure 4-1 Found New Hardware Pop-up Window

Figure 4-2 Found New Hardware Wizard/Locate Driver Files

6) In the next window point the browser to the USB driver folder located
in the Levelogger 3_2 folder.

Default Destination ‘C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_2\
USB Drivers

7) Once the installation completes, a system restart may be required.

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4.2 USB Installation for Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or less)

1) Plug the USB device into the computer, and Windows will automatically
detect the connected device. Click ‘Install’ from a list or specific location’,
then click the ‘Next’ Button. Start the Hardware Installation
Wizard (Figure 4-3).

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2) Select the installation option, ‘Include this location in the search’ (Figure 4-4,
then click the ‘Browse’ Button to search for the appropriate directory:

C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_2\USB Drivers\win98_XP

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3) A warning message will then prompt that the software has not passed
the Windows Logo Test. Select ‘Continue Anyway’ (Figure 4-7).
This will complete the installation process. A system restart may
be required.

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5 Software Installation

• Place the Levelogger CD in the CD ROM drive or download the software
from www.solinst.com/Downloads/ and save to the hard drive.

• Open Windows Explorer and double click the setup.exe icon.

• At this point, Windows will prompt you through the remainder of the
installation process. Figure 5-1 shows the Levelogger - InstallShield
Wizard.

• Restart the computer after installation is completed. Default Directory is
C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger 3_2

Figure 5-1 Levelogger - InstallShield Wizard

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6 Hardware

Figure 6-1 illustrates the Leveloader Gold and the key functions of each
component

ON/OFF

Figure 6-2 Leveloader Gold Connections

Figure 6-1 Leveloader Gold

Note:

Do not open the
Leveloader case.
Opening the unit will
void the manufacturer’s

warranty.

Note:

Leveloader Gold uses
a 9V battery. If the

battery gauge on the
Leveloader is low, replace the
battery with either an alkaline or
lithium. Access the battery by
unscrewing the battery hatch.

Bottom View showing

Connections

2 Push (Chevron)
Buttons
for Selecting Screen
Options

24 hr Clock

Display Window

Push Up/Down Buttons

to scroll through menu

USB Communications

Cable

Data Logger

RS232

Communications

Cable

Direct Read
Connector

Optical

Connector

Direct

Read
cable

DIN Connector for
RS232 Cable, Optical and
Direct Read Connector
Cables

DIN Connector

USB Connection for

PC Communication

USB

Battery Indicator

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Note:

The features
available within

the Levelogger
menu are based on the type
of data logger connected.

7 Leveloader Gold Menu

Figure 7-1 illustrates the main menu of the Leveloader Gold. The Battery Gauge
depicts the remaining life of the Leveloader Gold’s 9V battery.
Battery levels can be displayed: full, high, medium, low and empty. When the
battery icon is empty, replace the battery immediately.

7.1 Connect to Levelogger

Connect a Levelogger to the Leveloader Gold with the supplied Optical and
Direct Read Connector Cables. A connection can be made directly to a
Levelogger using the Optical Connector, or a Direct Read Cable assembly.
Please note that only 1 Levelogger should be connected to a Leveloader Gold
at a time.

When ‘Connect to Logger’ is selected, the Leveloader Gold will begin to
communicate to the connected data logger. When communication is successful
the Levelogger Menu will appear. There are six options under the Levelogger
menu: ‘Real Time - View Only’, ‘Data from Levelogger’, ‘Info from Levelogger’,
‘Edit Levelogger’, ‘Load Settings File’ and ‘Restart Levelogger’. Each of these
menu options are discribed in Section 8.

Figure 7-1 Main Menu

Figure 7-2 Levelogger Menu

24 hr Clock

Battery Gauge

Levelogger Menu

with Mini LT Connected

Levelogger Menu

with Levelogger Gold Connected

22:05

Leveloader Gold Menu

Connect to Logger

View Stored Data
Data to PC
Leveloader Setup

OK

Levelogger Menu

Real Time - View Only

Data from Levelogger
Info from Levelogger
Edit Levelogger
Load Settings File
Restart Levelogger

OK Return

22:20

Levelogger Menu

Last Readings

Data from Levelogger
Info from Levelogger
Edit Levelogger
Load Settings File
Restart Levelogger

OK Return

22:20

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7.3 Data to PC

‘Data to PC’ lists the number of log files stored in the Leveloader Gold
(Figure 7-5). To transfer data from the Leveloader Gold, turn the Leveloader
ON, connect the USB cable from the Leveloader Gold to the PC and open the
Levelogger Version 3.2.3 (or later) Software. Within the software, select the
‘Data Control’ tab and then click the Leveloader tab (Figure 9-1). Inside the
Leveloader window, click the download icon to start data transfer from the
Leveloader Gold to the PC. To return to the previous menu, press the right
Chevron Button (see Section 9 for more details).

7.2 View Stored Data

‘View Stored Data’ displays a list of stored log files together with the serial
number for each Levelogger file (Figure 7-3). To select a specific log file use the
Up/Down Buttons to highlight the desired log file and select ‘OK’. The next
screen (Figure 7-4) will show the number of readings within the log file and the
complete data set. Use Up/Down Buttons to scroll.

Figure 7-5 Data to PC Menu

Figure 7-3 View Stored Data

Figure 7-4 Next Screen, View Stored Data

Menu

Note:

The Leveloader

will not turn on

when connected to
the PC with a USB Cable.
You must turn the Leveloader
on before connecting, or
unplug from the PC then turn
on and reconnect it.

View Stored Data

Log ID 1, 1019733

Log ID 2, 1019755
Log ID 3, 1018566
Log ID 4, 1014857
Log ID 5, 1016321

OK Menu

22:10

View Stored Data

3/200 Readings
Time, cm, Deg C
16:32:25 60.2, 24.78
16:32:27 58.8, 24.75
16:32:29 59.3, 24.77

OK Return

22:12

22:15

Data to PC

3 logs in Leveloader
Ready for data transfer.
Use PC Software
Connect to PC

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7.4 Leveloader Setup

The Leveloader Setup menu (Figure 7-6) contains five functions: Time Setup,
Restored Factory Settings, Contrast Control, Leveloader Information and Erase
Most Recent Log.

Figure 7-6 Leveloader Setup Menu

Figure 7-7 Time Setup Menu

7.4.1 Time Setup

The Time Setup menu is used to adjust the date and time settings of the
Leveloader Gold (Figure 7-7). The date/time format is YY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS.
Using the Up/Down buttons, scroll and change the date/time, then select
{SUBMIT} to confirm the changes. To discard the changes, click ‘Menu’ which
also returns to the previous menu.

7.4.2 Restore Factory Settings

This menu is used to restore the default settings of the Leveloader Gold to the
original factory settings. e.g. Contrast Control.

7.4.3 Contrast Control

Contrast Control is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD. The user can also
adjust the contrast for the LCD in the main menu by holding down the top right
Chevron Button and selecting either the Up or Down Button.

7.4.4 Leveloader Information

Leveloader Information shows the firmware version number, memory capacity,
percent available and Solinst website address.

7.4.5 Erase Most Recent Log

Erase Most Recent Log function will delete the latest log file stored in the
Leveloader Gold, to free up memory. When selected, a warning message will
prompt the user to confirm the removal of the log file. To erase all files stored
in the Leveloader Gold use the Levelogger PC Software. (See Section 9.2.)

Note:

The Leveloader Time

can also be updated

automatically by
synchronizing with a PC using
Levelogger Software. Refer to
Section 9.3 for further detail.

22:17

Leveloader Setup

Time Setup
Restore Factory Settings
Contrast Control
Leveloader Information
Erase Most Recent Log

OK

Menu

22:31

Edit Future Start Time

05/02/07 16:45:08

{YY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS}
0123456789 {Next hour}
{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

CancelOK

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8 Levelogger Gold Menu

When ‘Connect to Logger’ is selected, the Leveloader Gold will begin to
communicate with the connected data logger. When communication is
successful the Levelogger Menu will appear (Figure 8-1). There are six options
available: ‘Real Time - View Only’, ‘Data from Levelogger’, ‘Info from
Levelogger’, ‘Edit Levelogger’, ‘Load Default Settings’ and ‘Restart Levelogger’.

Note:

The features

available within the

Levelogger Menu
are based on the type of data
logger connected.

Note:

If a Mini LT or

Black LTC

Levelogger are
connected, the ‘Real Time
View Only’ function will be
replaced by ‘Last Readings’.
This function will allow the user
to only view the last data points
recorded by the attached
Levelogger

Last Readings Menu (Silver LT)

22:20

Free Mem 24000Readings
LEVEL 64.7cm
TEMPERA 23.90Deg C

Menu

Real Time ON

Last Readings #65269

Real Time Edit Menu (Silver LT)

22:22

{SUBMIT}

MenuOK

Second (s) 01

Last Readings

Figure 8-1 Levelogger Menu

Figure 8-2 Real Time - View Only

Figure 8-3 Real Time - Edit Menu

8.1 Real Time - View Only

When ‘Real Time - View Only’ is selected from the Levelogger Gold Menu, the
Levelogger will take a reading immediately and display it in the LCD screen
(Figure 8-2). The display will show the data logger serial number, available memory
and the readings from the data logger’s available channels (level, temperature
and/or conductivity).

To update the Levelogger readings periodically, select ‘Real Time On’ using the left
Chevron Button. When enabled, input a sampling rate (Figure 8-3). Select the
time increments: seconds, minutes or hours and then the rate: 1-99.

8.2 Data from Levelogger

‘Data from Levelogger’ downloads the stored data from the attached
Levelogger. The screen (Figure 8-4) allows scrolling with the Up/Down buttons
through the stored data, indicates battery level, time, data logger serial number
and number of readings. To save the data to the Leveloader Gold, push the left
Chevron Button. After the data has been saved in the Leveloader Gold
memory, the Leveloader Gold will return to the main menu.

22:20

Levelogger Menu

Real Time - View Only
Data from Levelogger
Info from Levelogger

Edit Levelogger

Real Time - View Only

Free Mem: 40000Readings

23.90Deg C

105.77 cm

Load Settings File
Restart Levelogger

OK Return

Real Time ON

22:21

Menu

22:22

Real Time - View Only

Second (s) 01

{SUBMIT}

MenuOK

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Figure 8-4 Data from Levelogger Menu

Figure 8-5 Edit Instrument Number Menu

8.3 Info from Levelogger

When ‘Info from Levelogger’ is selected, a list of the information from the
attached Levelogger will be shown on the screen. The list contains the firmware
version, battery level, number of readings, data logger date, time and data
logger status.

8.4 Edit Levelogger

The ‘Edit Levelogger Menu’ displays the attached data logger’s settings. The
Leveloader Gold can adjust many of the Levelogger’s settings, including:
Date/Time, Instrument No, Location, Sampling Rate, Sampling Type, Altitude.
To adjust any setting, highlight it and click the Edit button.

8.4.1 Edit Date/T

ime

This menu item is used to synchronize the date and time of the Levelogger with
the Leveloader Gold. To synchronize the time, highlight the Date/Time and
click ‘Edit’ in the Edit Levelogger menu.

8.4.2 Edit Instrument Number and Location

Figure 8-5 shows the ‘Edit Instrument Number’ screen. The current
instrument number is shown on top of the menu as ‘TESTING’. To change
the Instrument Number, highlight the character to modify by selecting
{PREV} or {NXT}. Select a character from the list below and click ‘Edit’ to
modify the highlighted character.

Note:

Remember that the

Levelogger must be

stopped in order to

change the settings,
and remember to save the log
before re-starting.

Shading over the character indicates the current character. Press {SUBMIT}
when complete. The Leveloader Gold will send the new setting to the
Levelogger. To discard the changes, click the ‘Cancel’ button before
submitting. This will return you to the Edit Levelogger menu and discard the
changes. This type of operation is also used to modify the Location.

22:23

#1019694 Bat 100%

3/200 Readings
Time, cm, Deg C
16:32:25 60.2, 24.78
16:32:27 58.8, 24.75
16:32:29 69.3, 24.77

Save Log

Menu

22:24

Edit Instrument No.:

TESTING

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ0123456789+-:
{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

CancelOK

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8.4.3 Edit Sampling Rate and Sampling Type

The ‘Edit Sampling Rate’ screen displays the current sampling rate stored in the
Levelogger (Figure 8-6). The following procedure is used to modify the
sampling rate:

1. Select unit (Seconds, Minutes and Hours) using UP/DN and click Edit.

2. Select duration (1 – 99) using UP/DN and click OK.

3. When {SUBMIT} is highlighted, click OK to confirm all the changes
and the new setting will be sent to the Levelogger.

To cancel the operation, click ‘Cancel’ to return to the Edit Levelogger menu.

These changes can be confirmed by viewing the ‘Edit Levelogger Menu’.

The ‘Edit Sampling Type’ screen displays the current sampling type stored
in the Levelogger (Figure 8-7). Use the up/down buttons to scroll through
the sampling types: Linear, Schedule or Event Based. To accept the selection
press {Submit}.

Figure 8-7 Edit Sampling Type Menu

Linear

Figure 8-6 Edit Sampling Rate Menu

Second(s)

Note:

In ‘Event Based’
sampling, the user

must define what
the percentage pressure change
must be for data logging to
occur, as well as define the
sampling rate to determine how
often the data logger checks
pressure changes.

22:26

Edit Sampling Rate:

Second(s)

05

{SUBMIT}

CancelOK

22:25

Edit Sampling Type:

Linear

{SUBMIT}

CancelOK

Note:

Maximum altitude
value for the
Levelogger Gold is
5000 m (16400 ft).

The maximum altitude value
for the Mini LT Leveloggers is
3000 m (9750 ft).

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8.4.4 Edit Altitude

‘Edit Altitude’ (Figure 8-8) is very similar in setup to the Edit Instrument Number
operation. The Leveloader Gold only allows the numerical value of the altitude
to be modified, not the units. Enter the altitude and select {SUBMIT} to confirm
the modification. The units of altitude can only be adjusted using Levelogger
Software on a PC.

Figure 8-8 Edit Altitude Menu

Figure 8-9 Load Settings Files Menu

8.5 Load Levelogger Settings Files

To use this feature, the ‘Levelogger Settings Files’ must be pre-programmed
using Levelogger 3.2.3 (or later) Software. Details provided in section 9.1.

Once selected, a list of up to 10 customizable settings are shown (Figure 8-9).
By using the Up/Down buttons, the user can select one of the settings and send
it directly to the attached Levelogger. A confirmation message will follow. Then
scroll down to restart the Levelogger.

22:27

Edit Altitude:

0

0123456789.­{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

CancelOK

22:28

Load Settings Files

File 1 PumpTest

File 2 SlugTest
File 3 StepTest
File 4 Monitor1
File 5 Monitor2

OK Menu

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Figure 8-12 Stopping Levelogger

Figure 8-10 Levelogger Restart Options

Figure 8-11 Edit Future Start Time

8.7 Security

If the Leveloader has been configured with a password (see section 9.4 for
details), then an Enter Password screen will appear if the user attempts to edit
the attached Levelogger (Figure 8-13). If password protection is activated, use
the UP/DN buttons to choose letter/function. Press OK to enter each letter in
the password. Use {PREV} and {NXT} to move the cursor in the password and
{SUBMIT} when the password is complete. Click the Menu button to exit the
Enter Password screen. Note that the Levelogger must be stopped to edit settings.

Figure 8-13 Enter Password Menu

Note:

Remember that the

Levelogger must be

stopped to edit

settings.

Note:

Remember the

Levelogger must be

stopped to be
restarted. To stop the
Levelogger, press BOTH the
UP and DOWN Buttons
simultaneously.

Note:

Remember to save

the log file before

restarting the

Levelogger.

8.6 Restart Levelogger

By selecting ‘Restart Levelogger’ the user can start data logging immediately or
with a defined future start time (Figure 8-10). If a future start time is selected
the user must enter the desired start time (Figure 8-11). Please note that if the
Levelogger is already running, then it must be first stopped (Figure 8-12).
Remember to save the data file before restarting the Levelogger.

22:31

Restart Levelogger

#1019694

Start Logging

Future Start Logging

22:30

Edit Future Start Time

05/02/07 16:45:08

{YY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS}
0123456789 {Next hour}
{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

Select Cancel

22:32

CancelOK

Restart Levelogger

#1019694

Press both UP/DN to
stop the logger

Menu

23:33

Enter Password

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ0123456789.:/+
{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

MenuOK

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9 Levelogger V3.2.3 (or later) Software and Leveloader Gold

Figure 9-1 shows the main screen for the Levelogger Gold Software Version 3.2.3
To begin communication between the Leveloader Gold and the PC, connect the
Leveloader using either the supplied USB or RS232 cables. Select the proper
communications port that the Leveloader is connected to using the drop down
‘Com Port Selection’ window. Turn the Leveloader on and select the ‘Data to PC’
option from the Leveloader main menu. To access the Leveloader options
from the software window click on the ‘Data Control’ tab and the ‘Leveloader’ tab.

Note:

Remember that the
Leveloader Gold

must be in the ‘Data
to PC’ mode when connecting to
the software.

Note:

Please note that
depending on the

computer make, the
USB connection must sometimes
be made before starting the
Levelogger Software.

Figure 9-1 Leveloader Window

Note:

Remember, the
Leveloader will not

turn on when
connected to the PC with a
USB Cable. You must turn
the Leveloader on before
connecting, or unplug from
the PC then turn on and
reconnect it.

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To download data from the Leveloader, click the download icon .
A window will open displaying the log files currently in the Leveloader with the
destination folder on the right (Figure 9-2). Select the files to download, then
click the ‘OK’ button to start the transfer process.

Figure 9-2 Levelogger File Selection Window

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9.1 Customizable Levelogger Settings File Setup

This feature will allow the user to input up to 10 customized files with
pre-defined settings for the Levelogger series including: Project ID, Location,
Sample Mode, Sample Rate, Altitude, Density, Channel ID, Units and Offset.

To create a settings file click on the Levelogger Settings File Setup icon
located on the Levelogger main screen. Once the setup window appears, enter
the desired settings to create the customized file (Figure 9-3). To load the file to
the Leveloader click the ‘Update’ button and then click the load icon .
A message will confirm that the file has been sent.

Levelogger Settings Files can also be saved to the software by selecting the save
icon .

The file will be saved as a *.lls file and can be retrieved using the open icon .

Figure 9-3 Levelogger File Settings Window

Note:

Remember that the
Leveloader Gold
unit must be in the
‘Data to PC’ mode.

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The example below shows a customized file in the ‘Leveloader Settings File
Setup’ window (Figure 9-4). Please note that inputs into the ‘Settings File’ will
appear as the settings file in the Leveloader Gold (Figure 9-5). To create and add
more than one customizable file the user must select a new ‘Levelogger Settings
File’ slot from the drop down menu ( highlighted drop down menu below) .

Figure 9-4 Levelogger Settings File Window - Customized File

Figure 9-5 Leveloader Gold - Load Settings File Window

22:28

Load Settings Files

File 1 PumpTest

File 2 SlugTest
File 3 StepTest
File 4 Monitor1
File 5 Monitor2

OK Menu

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9.2 Erase Data

To erase the stored files on the Leveloader Gold, click on the erase icon
located in the Levelogger Software (3.2.3 or later) main window. A message
will prompt the user that all of the data will be erased. Once the data is erased,
the attached Leveloader Gold will indicate that there are 0 logs stored.

9.3 Clock Synchronization

The attached Leveloader Gold’s system time is displayed in the bottom left
corner of the Levelogger Software window. To synchronize the Leveloader
Gold to the PC clock, simply click the ‘Synchronize’ button (Figure 9-6).

Figure 9-7 Clock Synchronization Window

Figure 9-6 Leveloader Window

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9.4 Password Setup

Activating the password protection function will prevent unauthorized changes to
the Levelogger Settings. To activate this feature, click the password icon .

A window will appear requesting the user to enter the current password and then
enter a new one (Figure 9-8). If you are entering a password for the first time you
must leave the current password field blank.

Figure 9-8 Password Setup Window

Note:

A maximum of
6 characters can
be entered for the
password.

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Note:

DO NOT allow an
interruption to
communication

between the PC and
Leveloader Gold during a
firmware upgrade. It is
important that the
communication between the PC
and the Leveloader is not
interrupted during a
firmware/calibration upload.
PLEASE make sure to close
any other running programs,
especially screen savers, and DO
NOT disconnect the Leveloader
before the upload is finished.

10 Firmware Upgrade Utility

The Firmware Upgrade Utility is included with the Levelogger PC Software
and can be used to upload new firmware files into a Leveloader Gold. The
firmware file can be obtained from http://www.solinst.com/Downloads/

T

o upload new firmware to a Leveloader Gold, follow these steps:

1) Turn the Leveloader ON, scroll to the ‘Data to PC’ option on the Leveloader
Menu and select ‘OK’. Connect the Leveloader to the PC using the USB or
RS-232 Communication Cable.

2) Open the Solinst Firmware Update Utility which is located in the ‘Utility’ folder
in the Levelogger3 folder (LLGfirmwareUpdate.exe), and pick the COM port to
which the Leveloader is connected. Make sure the Baud Rate is set to 115200.

3) Click the leftmost ‘Open’ button, which should open a file dialog asking for
the firmware file (*.ssf) to upload. Navigate to the directory where the firmware
file is located then click on the file and click ‘Open’.

4) Check the ‘Firmware File Information’ box to make sure that the opened file is
the right one.

5) Click the ‘Upload Firmware’ button, which is the second button from the
left, to start the firmware upload process.

6) If a communication error occurs and is indicated in the Leveloader Information
Window either before the “Verified Program Checksum” message or after the
“Program Information Section”, then restart the upgrade process.

Figure 10-1

Firmware Upgrade Utility Window

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For further information contact: Solinst Canada Ltd.

Fax: [phone]: [phone] Tel: [phone]: [phone]

35 Todd Road, Georgetown, Ontario Canada L7G 4R8

Web Site: www.solinst.com E-mail: [e-mail]

USB Communications

Cable

Data Logger

RS232

Communications

Cable

Direct Read
Connector

Optical

Connector

Direct

Read

Cable

DIN Connector for
RS232 Cable and
Connection Cables

9 Volt Battery
(Alkaline or Lithium)

Mini USB Connection for
PC Communication

Leveloader Gold Connections

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IMPORTANT

If using USB connection to your PC, please read

the USB Installation Instructions in your Levelogger

®

Gold User Guide.

Levelogger Software can be downloaded at:

http://www.solinst.com/Downloads/

Solinst works hard to make our equipment (old & new) work together.

This sometimes requires a specific combination of firmware and

software versions, please call a Solinst Technical Representative to

discuss the best set-up for your application.

Leveloader Gold Quick Start Guide

Will take a reading immediately and display all channels.
When ‘Real Time On’ selected, user can select a sampling rate.

Display and scroll the data set of the connected Levelogger.
Gives the user the option to save the Levelogger data file.

Displays the connected Levelogger’s: Firmware version, battery %
remaining, # of readings, date/time, logger start status.

Allows editing of Levelogger’s: Instrument number, location,
sampling regime, altitude, synchronize time to the Leveloader.

Up to 10 customized Levelogger Settings Files can be loaded,
preset with Levelogger programming, sampling regime, etc.

User can restart the connected Levelogger with a future start
time or, instantaneously.

22:24

CancelOK

TESTING

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UVWXYZ0123456789+-:
{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

Edit Instrument No.:

22:05

View Stored Data
Data to PC
Leveloader Setup

OK

Leveloader Gold Menu

Connect to Logger

22:20

Real Time - View Only
Data from Levelogger
Info from Levelogger

Load Settings File
Restart Levelogger

OK Return

Levelogger Menu

Edit Levelogger

22:20

Real Time - View Only
Data from Levelogger
Info from Levelogger

Load Settings File
Restart Levelogger

OK Return

Levelogger Menu

Edit Levelogger

22:21

Instrument No.:

Location:

Sampling Rate:
5 Seconds
Sampling Type:
Linear
Altitude
0 m

Edit Menu

Time:{sync to loader}
DD/MM/YYYY, HH:MM:SS

Edit (Serial #)

22:24

CancelOK

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UVWXYZ0123456789+-:
{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

GEORGETOWN

Edit Location:

22:27

0123456789.­{PREV} {NXT} {SUBMIT}

CancelOK

0

Edit Altitude:

22:25

{SUBMIT}

CancelOK

Linear

Linear

Edit Sampling Type:

22:26

{SUBMIT}

CancelOK

Second(s)

Second(s)

05

Edit Sampling Rate:

This screen has

been extended to

show all input fields.

Using the Leveloader Gold

To begin using your Leveloader Gold,
download the latest Levelogger Software
and the Leveloader Gold instruction
manual (www.solinst.com/Downloads/).

1. Press and hold the ON button.
(To turn OFF, hold ON button for
3 seconds.)

2. Use the Up and Down Buttons to
scroll through menus, data sets etc.

3. Chevron Buttons correspond to the
options displayed directly above.

Connecting to a Levelogger

1. Select ‘Connect to Logger’ from the
main menu.

Key Functions

1. To enable Real Time function, select
‘Real Time - View Only’.

An instantaneous reading will be
displayed. Scheduled updates can be
activated by selecting ‘Real Time ON’.
User will then input a sampling interval.

Note: As Real Time Values cannot

be saved on a Leveloader, we
recommend the Levelogger
first be started and recording,
or using a field laptop for
saving Real Time Values.

Note: Restarting the Levelogger will erase

any previously recorded data.

2. To start the Levelogger, select ‘Restart
Levelogger’. If the unit is currently
running, a message will alert the user
that the Levelogger must first be
stopped in order to be restarted.

3. To save a Levelogger file, select ‘Data
from Levelogger’, then select ‘Save Log’.

4. To edit a Levelogger, select ‘Edit
Levelogger’ you can then change:
Instrument #, Location, Sample Rate,
Sample Type, Altitude.

5. To Synchronize the Levelogger,
select ‘Edit Levelogger’, highlight the
‘Sync to Loader’ option and select
the ‘Edit’ button.

Downloading Data to a PC

1. Turn the Leveloader ON. Attach

cable from Leveloader to PC (RS232
and USB cables provided).

2. From the Leveloader Gold Menu,

select ‘Data to PC’

3. In the Levelogger Software, select the

Com Port your cable is connected to.

4. In the Levelogger Software go to:

‘Data Control’ > ‘Leveloader’ and
select the download icon.

Equipment Check

The Leveloader Gold comes with:
USB cable and RS232 cable for
PC connection, a cable for direct
connection to a Levelogger and a cable
for connection to a Direct Read Cable.

Power

Leveloader Gold uses a 9V battery.
If the battery gauge on the Leveloader is
low, replace the battery with either an
alkaline or lithium. Access the battery by
unscrewing the battery hatch.

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