VOLTCRAFT VoltSoft PRO User guide
VOLTCRAFT®
User Manual
Voltsoft
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1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Welcome to Voltcraft®. Thank you for purchasing this product and we are sure you have made
a very good decision.
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high quality products which perform superbly and which are created by experts employing
continuous innovation and improvement. From ambitious hobby electronics enthusiast to
professional user, products from Voltcraft® brand family provide the optimum solution even
for the most demanding tasks. Voltcraft® products also offer an almost unbeatable priceperformance ratio. This is why we are absolutely certain: With our Voltcraft® product line, we
have created the foundation for a long, prosperous and successful customer partnership.
We wish you have a great deal of enjoyment from your new Voltcraft® product!
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 2
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2 Using this Manual ................................................................................................ 4
3 Installation .......................................................................................................... 5
3.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Install Voltsoft ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Migrate existing data ............................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Register Voltsoft.................................................................................................................. 10
4 Standard Version ............................................................................................... 12
4.1 Launch the Voltsoft Windows Client .................................................................................. 12
4.2 General Settings .................................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Add New Device ................................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Export .................................................................................................................................. 16
4.5 Import .................................................................................................................................. 17
4.6 Remove Existing Device ..................................................................................................... 17
4.7 Device Control Panel........................................................................................................... 18
5 Professional Version .......................................................................................... 19
5.1 User Management................................................................................................................ 19
5.2 Email Management.............................................................................................................. 19
5.3 Email Template ................................................................................................................... 20
5.4 Email Alert .......................................................................................................................... 21
5.5 Custom Graph...................................................................................................................... 22
6 Supported Devices ............................................................................................. 24
6.1 DL101T ............................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 DL121TH ............................................................................................................................ 31
6.3 DL131G ............................................................................................................................... 37
6.4 DL141TH ............................................................................................................................ 45
6.5 DL161S ............................................................................................................................... 51
6.6 DL141TH2K ....................................................................................................................... 58
6.7 DL181THP .......................................................................................................................... 64
6.8 DL131LUX ......................................................................................................................... 70
6.9 DL161SAN .......................................................................................................................... 76
6.10 DL201THM ..................................................................................................................... 82
6.11 DL200T / DL210TH / DL220THP .................................................................................. 88
6.12 DL230L / DL240K .......................................................................................................... 96
6.13 DL111K ......................................................................................................................... 104
6.14 DL191A ......................................................................................................................... 110
6.15 DL191V ......................................................................................................................... 116
6.16 DL151AN ...................................................................................................................... 122
6.17 PL-125-T2 / PL-125-T4 ................................................................................................. 128
6.18 IR 1200-50D / IR 1201-50D .......................................................................................... 134
6.19 SL451 ............................................................................................................................. 142
6.20 VC930 / VC950 ............................................................................................................. 149
6.21 VC880 / VC650BT ........................................................................................................ 156
6.22 VC890 ............................................................................................................................ 164
6.23 EL4000 .......................................................................................................................... 173
7 Auto Upgrade ................................................................................................... 180
8 Appendix.......................................................................................................... 181
8.1 Real-Time device list......................................................................................................... 181
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2 Using this Manual
The Voltsoft System (Voltsoft) is integrated control software for controlling different Voltcraft®
electronic products. By using Voltsoft, you can manage your Voltcraft® products using only a
single piece of software.
This manual will explain the usage and workflow of different components of Voltsoft, and also
discuss how Voltsoft can control different hardware models.
There are many terms and abbreviations in this manual that may be unfamiliar to you if you
are new to web hosting. You can find information on these terms and abbreviations in the
glossary of this manual or by searching them using an Internet search engine such as Google.
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3 Installation
3.1 System Requirements
To install Voltsoft, your computer should contain:
- Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster
- At least 1GB of RAM
- At least 2GB of available space on the hard disk
- USB 2.0 / 3.0 Port(s)
Voltsoft only supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or above
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows 8
- Microsoft Windows 10
If your Windows does not contain the corresponding service pack version, please perform a
Windows update first.
.NET framework library version:
- .NET framework 2.0 SP2
If your Windows does not contain the corresponding .NET framework, Voltsoft setup will help
you to download it from the Internet. However, it is recommended upgrading first before
installation.
Some device may not work if connecting via USB Hubs, included:
- DL101T / DL121TH / DL161S / DL180THP / DL111K
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3.2 Install Voltsoft
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM in your drive.
2. The menu will be opened automatically (if installation doesn’t start, double-click
autorun.exe in your CD-ROM directory). Follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 1: Select the installation language
Step 2: Click “Next” for all the following steps
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Step 3: Select Destination Location
Step 4: Tick the checkbox to create desktop icon for Voltsoft
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Step 5: Click “Install”. Installation will begin.
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Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete the installation
3.3 Migrate existing data
If you have an old version of Voltsoft installed, following dialog will be prompt. Click “Yes” if
you want to keep existing data or “No” if you want to have an empty database.
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Standard
Professional
User Management
√
Email Management
√
General Settings
√
√
Language Preference
√ √ Email Template
√ Device Management (Add / Remove)
√ √ Custom Graph
√
Email Alert
√
3.4 Register Voltsoft
Voltsoft has two different versions: Standard and Professional. The professional version
contains more features than the standard edition.
Standard vs. Professional
Voltsoft will be installed by default as the standard version. In order to enable the professional
features, you have to purchase a software package (VoltSoft Data Logger, BN: 101333) and
enter a valid license key (which is attached on CD) to register.
To register:
1. Launch the Voltsoft Windows client
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2. Click Help -> Online Activation
3. Enter a valid license key and the registration information.
4. Enter the proxy server settings if your computer accesses the Internet through a proxy
server.
5. Please read and accept our privacy policy and license agreement.
6. Click the “Activate” button to perform online activation.
7. If activation is successful the following message will be displayed:
If there is any problem during online activation, user can activate via offline activation.
1. Click the Offline Activation button and select the location for saving the activation file
(Voltsoft.config)
2. Send the Voltsoft.config to our customer service, email
3. Our customer service will return the license file (dms.config) to you.
4. Copy it to the install directory (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Voltsoft)
5. Start Voltsoft again.
kundenservice@conrad.de
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Main Menu Area
Users can access different functions through the main
menu.
2
Device List Area
Contains the list of devices which are already registered in
control panel area.
3
Device Control Panel
The opened device will be displayed in this area.
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4 Standard Version
4.1 Launch the Voltsoft Windows Client
To start the application, please go to Start Menu -> All Programs -> Voltcraft -> Voltsoft Client
Main screen of the Voltsoft client is as follows:
the system.
Green icon – Indicates that the device is currently
connected to the computer
Red icon - Indicates that the device is currently not
available.
Clicking on the icon can open that device in the device
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Unit Preference
Select the measurement unit used in Voltsoft.
2
Data Storage
In order to prevent data overload, the system will delete
to keep the device readings.
3
Download Data
If this option was checked and the system is downloading
the database, then existing data will be overwritten.
4
Email Settings
This area configures the outgoing email settings.
requires SSL encryption (i.e. Gmail)
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4.2 General Settings
To launch this module, please click File->Settings.
old data automatically. User can specify the number of days
new data with measurement time, which already existed in
Email Sender – This will be the email sender of the alert
email.
SMTP Server and Port – The outgoing SMTP server name
and port number. (for Gmail, port number is 465)
Login ID and Password – The SMTP server login and
password (if required).
Enable SSL – Check this checkbox if your SMTP server
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Web Server Setting
This option are no longer in use.
6
Restart Voltsoft
Server
Restart the Voltsoft Server.
Save
Save and quit this module.
Close
Quit this module without saving.
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Select Device
To add a new device:
3. Enter a unique alias.
2
Auto-detect
Click this button to let the system detect if there is any
device connected but not yet registered.
3
Add
Click the Add button to confirm the addition.
4
Close
Click the Close button to close this module.
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4.3 Add New Device
This module should automatically pop up when the user plugs a new device into the computer.
However, to launch this module manually, click Device Management->Add New Device.
1. Select the device series (only Data Logger available in
the current version).
2. Select model number.
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4.4 Export
This module allows the user to export device setting and readings.
Click Data > Export to launch this module.
Select the device want to export, then click the “Export” button.
Select the location for export file, then click “Save”.
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4.5 Import
This module allows the user to import device setting and readings.
Click Data > Import to launch this module.
To import device setting / readings, user need to browse the export file (The .vsf generated by
the export module), then click the import button.
If the device already exist in voltsoft and you want to overwrite the setting / readings, please
check the “Overwrite existing device setting reading if exist” option.
4.6 Remove Existing Device
This module allows the user to remove devices which are no longer in use. To launch this
module, click Device Management->Remove Existing Device.
To remove a device, click the device in the list and click the “Remove” button.
Click “Remove All” button to remove all devices at the same time.
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Device Menu Area
Each device will contain its own menu, which will be
explained in an upcoming section.
2
Data Tab
Display the selected data in list form.
3
Graph Tab
Display the selected data in a graphical format.
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4.7 Device Control Panel
The opened device will be displayed in the device control panel area in tab format. Each tab
will contain information for one single device.
Each device tab contains:
The function of the modules may be different for different devices, therefore, they will be
discussed in individual device section.
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1
Email Address
The email address is configured within Voltsoft.
2
Add New Email
Input a new email address and click the Add button to add
a new email into the system.
3
Remove Email
Click on an email in the email address list and click the
Remove button to remove the email from the system.
4
Close
Close this module.
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5 Professional Version
All features of the standard version and some advanced features are included in the
professional version. The following features will be available after online activation of the
professional version.
5.1 User Management
This feature no longer valid.
5.2
5.2 Email Management
This module allows the user to manage the email addresses of those who will receive email
alerts. To launch this module, click File->Email Management in the main menu.
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Language
Select the language of the email template.
2
Message Content
Fill in the title and content for the email template which will
3
Save
Click the Save button to save the template.
4
Close
Click the Close button to close the module.
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5.3 Email Template
To launch this module, click Preference->Email Template.
be sent in the different cases:
Case 1: Maximum Alert
This email will be sent when a reading is higher than the
maximum alarm level.
Case 2: Minimum Alert
This email will be sent when a reading is lower than the
minimum alarm level.
Case 3: Reset Level
This email will be sent when a reading was previously at a
max/min alarm level but has returned to a normal level.
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{DEVICE}
The device alias
2
{COLUMN}
The device reading name
3
{READING}
The device reading value
4
{TIME}
The time the event happened
Variable
The following labels are defined as variables and will be replaced when sending out.
5.4 Email Alert
Voltsoft has an email alert feature, which will send out an email to the specified user when the
device reading is above or below a certain level.
The user can use this module to select who will receive the email for the specific device.
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5.5 Custom Graph
Custom Graph allows the user to graph the measurement readings from more than one device.
To create a custom graph:
1. Select Device Management->Custom Graph in main menu.
2. Select New to create a new graph or select the previous saved graph. Click OK to
continue.
3. The Custom Graph detailed interface will be displayed:
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4. Then the user needs to:
I. Select the data period or real-time data (only specific devices support real-time
reading).
II. Select the device and measurement column.
III. Click Next Step> to continue.
IV. For each column, the system will show the data maximum and minimum values
for the selected period.
V. For each column, the user can specify whether it is drawn in Y1 or Y2, specify the
Y-axis maximum and minimum values, the corresponding colour of the line or
align the Zero level to the same level or not.
VI. Click Finish to generate the graph.
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Type
Device Name
Data Logger
DL101T
Data Logger
DL111K
Data Logger
DL121TH
Data Logger
DL131G
Data Logger
DL141TH
Data Logger
DL141TH2K
Data Logger
DL151AN
Data Logger
DL161S
Data Logger
DL181THP
Data Logger
DL191A
Data Logger
DL191V
Data Logger
DL201THM
Data Logger
DL200T
Data Logger
DL210TH
Data Logger
DL220THP
Data Logger
IR 1200-50D
Data Logger
PL-125-T2USB / PL-125-T4USB
Data Logger
SL451
DMM
VC930 / VC950
DMM
VC880 / VC650BT
DMM
VC890
EL4000
EL4000
6 Supported Devices
Voltsoft currently support following devise:
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6.1 DL101T
DL101T is a data logger for storing temperature reading.
6.1.1 Add new DL101T
When Voltsoft detects a new DL101T attached, the following dialog will be popped up:
Click “Yes”, the following dialog will be displayed:
Enter a unique alias for this device, click “Add” will add the device into Voltsoft. User may also
launch this module by select Device Management->Add New Device in menu.
6.1.2 Remove DL101T
To remove DL101T, go to Device Management -> Remove Existing Device and its PC data
Storage, select the device you want to remove and click the “Remove” button.
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Device -> Settings
This will launch the setting page of DL101T.
2
Device -> Download Data
Download reading from device.
3
Device -> Display / Plot Data
Select the time range that the device reading
should be retrieved.
4
Graph -> Plot Colour
This will launch the Plot Colour module to change
the colour of the individual lines.
5
Graph -> Background Colour
Change the background colour of the graph to
either black or white.
6
Graph -> Grid
Control whether to show / hide the grid on the
graph area.
7
Graph -> Line
Control whether to show / hide the line on the
graph area.
8
Graph -> Points Indicator
Control whether to show / hide the points
indicator.
9
Graph -> Print
Prints the generated chart.
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Graph -> Save Image As
Save the image in the chosen file format.
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Graph -> Zoom Out
Zoom out one level.
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Graph -> Zoom To Fit
Undo all zoom in and out.
6.1.3 DL101T – Device Control Panel
The DL101T Device Control Panel contains follow items in menu:
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1
Time
Configure the device data time value.
date time.
2
Logger Name
Input the unique alias for that device.
3
Record Start Condition
By Button – The data logger will start recording only
immediately after setup.
4
Sample Points
Instruct the logger to take a finite number of readings.
5
Sample Rate
Instruct the logger to log readings at a specific rate.
6
Recording Time
Calculate the recording time based on the selected
sample points and sample rate.
7
LED Flash Cycle
Configure the LED flash cycle - the longer the time, the
longer the battery life.
8
Enable LED Alert
Enable / disable LED flash when the alarm is triggered.
9
Temperature Low / High
Alarm
Configure the temperature low / high alarm level.
10
Default Button
Reload the factory default settings.
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Setup Button
Save changes.
12
Close Button
Close this interface.
6.1.4 DL101T - Settings
The user can specify a defined time or use the system
after the user pressed the red button on the device.
After Setup – The data logger will start recording
Note: Any stored data will be permanently erased when setup is finished.
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PC Storage Range
Download all data stored in the database.
2
Time Range
Select the data reading range.
3
OK
Click OK to accept the input and display the selected
reading in the data and graph tabs.
4
Cancel
Close this module.
6.1.5 DL101T - Download Data
This module allows user to download the data from DL101T.
Click “OK” button to stop the recording and start downloading.
6.1.6 DL101T – Display / Plot Data
This module allows user to select a range for the device readings from the device and display
them in the data tab and graph tab.
The loading time will increase when more data is retrieved; therefore, the system will be
limited to return the first 100,000 records which meet your selection criteria.
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Export Excel
Export the reading to Excel (.xls) format.
2
Export CSV
Export the reading to Excel (.csv) format.
6.1.7 DL101T – Data View
DL101T contains one measurement (Temperature) only, its unit can be Celsius or Fahrenheit,
depending on the setting in general setting.
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Mouse wheel
Zoom-in / Zoom-Out
2
Mouse click and drag
Zoom-in
3
Shift + mouse click
Pan
4
Mouse over on point
Display reading values
6.1.8 DL101T – Graph View
Our graph support following operations
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