Omega Engineering OM-SQ2020 Series User Manual

Portable data loggers

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Hardware Checklist...3 2. General Information...4 3. Communicating with your Logger ...5 4. Quick Start Example...8 5. Download Process Explained...12 6. Menu and Navigation...13 7. Connections...15 8. Accessories...17 9. Specifications...19 28923 After reading this guide please re- fer to the Help contents within ®...
  • Page 4: Hardware Checklist

    A) OM-SQ2020/2040 Logger B) CD containing software C) User’s Guide (this booklet) D) USB Cable (OM-SQ-USB-CABLE) E) Mounting bracket/stand for logger F) Batteries, 6 x AA G) Current shunt resistors for 4 to 20mA inputs, 10R x 4 (OM-SQ-CS) H) Connectors: 6 way x 4 (OM-SQ-TB6), 4 way (OM-SQ-TB4), 3 way (OM-SQ-TB3), with cable ties Note: OM-SQ2040 Logger is supplied with 4 extra 6 way connectors as above (OM-SQ-TB6).
  • Page 5: General Information

    Installing the batteries The OM-SQ2020/2040 uses six AA size alkaline batteries located under the remov- able cover shown below. To insert new or change the existing batteries: 1. Open the battery cover by pushing down and sliding as shown. 2. Insert six AA* batteries, ensuring the correct polarity. 3.
  • Page 6: Communicating With Your Logger

    3. Communicating with your Logger Installing the Software For detailed installation instructions please see the supplied ‘Software Installation Guide’ supplement. For quick installation please see the steps below; 1. Ensure you have administration rights on the PC you wish to install software on 2.
  • Page 7 Connect one end of the supplied USB lead to the USB port on the logger and the other end to a USB port on the PC. On detection of the logger the PC will launch the driver installation wizard. Win 2000/XP - During the installation the USB drivers were pre-installed so the wizard will automatically locate the driver.
  • Page 8 Win 98SE - Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), Click Next and follow the instructions illustrated below. Select Continue Anyway on the Hardware Installation warning which refers to Windows Logo testing. Once the driver installation has completed you are ready to communicate to your logger.
  • Page 9: Quick Start Example

    After installing OMEGALOG ® OMEGALOG installation directory. The example file will log the internal temperature of the logger. In order to familiarise yourself with the logger the novice user may find this example Setup useful. Startup OMEGALOG Click on the shortcut icon on your desktop to launch OMEGALOG your start menu.
  • Page 10 Running Quick Start Demo ®  In the OMEGALOG Assistant click ‘Logger Setup’ to enter the Logger Setup screen. From here open the demo setfile using File -> Open and select the appropriate file for your logger type.  The Logger Setup screen is now visible, from here you...
  • Page 11  Click to send setup to logger and start logging. Let the unit log for a few minutes.  In the Logger Control window you can view relevant information on the state of the logger. To stop logging click on the stop button.
  • Page 12  In this screen you can now download the Data File and invoke the Export Wizard or download the Data File via Analysis* (See page 10 for further information). The data File is given a unique name (e.g. 28162735.D20). An explanation of the file name is shown on the right;...
  • Page 13: Download Process Explained

    5. Download Process Explained Logger Data Files (.d20) Data File Reader external MMC/SD card The Diagram above shows the download process. Data in the logger is written to the internal memory and may be downloaded by OMEGALOG Before the data can be viewed it must be converted by OMEGALOG to .csv or .xls format depending on the PC software being used.
  • Page 14: Menu And Navigation

    Control Panel The illustration below shows the navigation controls in more detail. LEFT NAVIGATION To use the OM-SQ2020/2040 control panel press , the opening display will be shown (see right). The display timeout is preset to 10 seconds, however this can be changed by selecting the Configuration tab within the Logger Setup window of OMEGALOG...
  • Page 15 Control panel menu Detailed below is a basic explanation of the top menu structure. For more information on the whole menu structure please refer to the Help->Help Content->Loggers within ® OMEGALOG 6.3.1 Log Control In this menu you can Arm (activate) or Disarm (deactivate) the logger.
  • Page 16: Connections

    Analog Inputs As the wiring configuration is dependant upon the sensor type used, it is displayed in OMEGALOG during the setup. Follow the wiring diagram to attach the required sensor. If you would like to print the diagrams in more detail or view at a later stage select ‘File > Print from Logger Setup’. The example below shows the actual K type differential thermocouple sensor connected to the OM- SQ20XX logger from the wiring diagram to the left.
  • Page 17 Sensor Power Wiring Block E Unregulated Logger Supply Output Regulated 5V Output I/O Socket Wiring ALARM FAST PULSE SLOW PULSE I/P 1-2 I/P 1-2 External Memory Card Reader The external MMC/SD card slot is located inside the battery compartment. 28923 V1(+ve) Negative EVENT/STATE...
  • Page 18: Accessories

    OMEGA Engineering supplies a wide range of accessories to compliment the range of OM-SQ2020\2040 data loggers. These include GSM Modem and Ethernet converters and wire- less adapter as shown below, all of which allow you to contact any OM-SQ2010 data logger re- motely or where no land line exists.
  • Page 19 Software packages for set-up, transfer and data analysis: ® OMEGALOG Plus Provides full data analysis, on-line graphing, meter to Excel and export to Excel ® OMEGALOG Plus Multi-User License Unlimited use of OMEGALOG Calibration Certificates for OM-SQ2020/2040 series (all ranges) Note: Test and Calibration Certificates are traceable to National Standards OM-SQ2010...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    ANALOG INPUTS Basic accuracy (5-45°C): ...± (0.05% readings + 0.025% range) Common mode rejection: ...100dB Input impedance: ...> 1MOHM Linearity: ...0.0015% Series mode line rejection:...50/60Hz 100dB DIGITAL INPUTS Zero input voltage... 0 to 0.5V (or shorted input) One input voltage...2.7 to 5V (or open circuit input) Input protection...will turn on below about -0.5V and above about 6V ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERSION Type: ...Sigma-Delta...
  • Page 21 Corporation in the United States and other countries. Due to our policy of continuous improvements, specifications may change without prior notice. OMEGA Engineering believe that all information declared is correct at the time of issue. No liability is accepted for errors and omissions. 28923 Version 1.2 - October 08...
  • Page 22 Personal Notes: Version 1.2 - October 08 28923 Page 22...

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