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  • Page 1 Using IntelliLogger™ October 2016 Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................5 User Manual Organization....................5 IntelliLogger Instrument Manual (this manual) ..............5 HyperWare-II™ Software Manual .................... 5 IntelliLogger™ System: `The BIG PICTURE’...............5 IntelliLogger System Components................5 IntelliLogger System Base......................5 Interface Modules ........................6 HyperWare-II Software......................7 Accessory Components ......................8 Features ...........................
  • Page 3 Interface Module Firmware Reflash ..................32 BBus Power Booster (BPB-1) ....................32 ILIM-7; Isolated Analog Input Module ................33 Internal vs Stand-Alone External ILIM-7 Modules..............33 Analog Inputs.......................... 35 Excitation Output ........................41 ILIM-2; Digital Interface Module................43 Internal vs. External ILIM-2 Modules..................44 Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 4 Frequency /Discrete Output Channels (Channels S-U) ............53 Dedicated 5 volt Output Channel (EXC) ................54 Interface module Mounting..................54 Surface Mounting (Figure 3-28) ..................... 54 Module Stacking to an IntelliLogger ..................56 Document Revision History ...............59 June 1, 2011 ......................59 October 4, 2016 ......................59 Notes......................60...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION ANUAL RGANIZATION The user instructions for use of the IntelliLogger ™ Portable Data Logging System consists of two manuals: NTELLI OGGER NSTRUMENT ANUAL THIS MANUAL Provides details on the actual instrument installation, operation and wiring. -II™ S YPER OFTWARE...

  • Page 6: Interface Modules

    NTERFACE ODULES Channel count (analog and digital) in an IntelliLogger system can be expanded by the addition of one or more Interface Modules. Modules are connected to the System Base via the integral BBus connectors… allowing up to 16 modules to be daisy-chained.

  • Page 7: Hyperware-Ii Software

    Figure 1-2; ILIM-7 Isolated Analog Input Interface Module -II S YPER OFTWARE Supplied with the IntelliLogger is a powerful Windows based software package called HyperWare-II (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3; Communications Window with Ethernet Connection Established Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 8: Accessory Components

    HyperWare-II, running on a PC under the Microsoft Windows environment (XP, Vista, Win7, Win8, Win10) provides a multitude of functions for setup of the IntelliLogger as well as analysis of collected data including: Serial Communications support between the PC and the ♦...

  • Page 9: Fcc Information

    ♦ programming, yet maintains simplicity with drag and drop icon configuration. Set the IntelliLogger up without writing any cryptic lines of code or experiencing the rigors of excruciating two button menu tree nightmares. Intelligent logging methodologies include logging only upon change of an ♦...
  • Page 10 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver • is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician to help. • Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 11: Intellilogger System Base

    YSTEM VERVIEW The IntelliLogger System Base consists of an anodized aluminum enclosure, which houses the main microprocessor, internal memory, liquid crystal display, user buttons, and all I/O and support circuitry. With the addition of power, user program and sensor connections, the unit is a fully self- contained data acquisition, alarming and Web Page serving system.

  • Page 12: Enclosure And Mounting

    The IntelliLogger can be surface mounted using the IL Mounting Bracket (PN 3539.30010). This flat plate is first fastened to the back of the IntelliLogger using the screws provided with the Mounting Bracket, then mounted to the desired installation surface.
  • Page 13 Additional ILIM-x Interface Modules can be fastened in a stair-step method to the bottom of the IntelliLogger. Back mounting of modules in this way requires the use of the Module Mounting Bracket (PN 3539.30000). Two or three modules can be mounted in this fashion.

  • Page 14: User Interface

    NTERFACE Various front panel features are built into the IntelliLogger to provide local user interface as well as feedback. UTTONS Located along the left edge of the front panel are five momentary push buttons providing basic IntelliLogger operational control. Details on the button functions follow:...

  • Page 15: Power Switch

    OWER WITCH An ON/OFF power switch is provided in the upper right corner of the IntelliLogger. As with an unexpected power failure (e.g. batteries going dead), cycling the power switch off while the IntelliLogger is logging will not result in a loss of data in memory. The IntelliLogger circuitry detects the collapsing supply voltage and quickly closes out all data logging.
  • Page 16 Allows insertion of pre-defined text into the logged data file. This can be useful for noting when changes are made to the IntelliLogger location, sensors, etc such as in a mobile survey application. The text messages are defined within the Program Net prior to...

  • Page 17: Indicators

    Two numbered, 18 position pluggable terminal strips are provided along the right edge of the IntelliLogger with associated labeling on the front panel. Wiring connections can be made with the terminal strip installed or these terminal strips can be unplugged from their mating connector and wiring connections made.

  • Page 18: Chassis Ground

    Fuse and Input Switch Access Cover which is located in the upper right corner of the System Base (Figure 2-4). To access the fuse, turn IntelliLogger power OFF, and then use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two black screws and the cover. To replace the fuse, use your fingers or a pair of small pliers to tug the fuse straight up and out of its socket.

  • Page 19: Programmable Input Types And Ranges (Channels Ai_A And Ai_B)

    Figure 2-4; Configuration Switches Caution Before adjusting switch settings or changing fuses, ensure that you touch the IntelliLogger enclosure. This will equalize the instrument and your body’s electrical potential and minimize the chance of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Use care in flipping the DIP switches to different positions so that the screwdriver does not slip and gouge the circuit board below.

  • Page 20: Voltage And Current Ranges

    100mA and is a Littelfuse model 273.100, which is commercially available via electronic distributors or direct from Logic Beach. Additional surge and transient protection circuitry is built into the IntelliLogger power supplies and should not normally require service. The fuse is the only component that is field/user replaceable.

  • Page 21: Gpdi; General Purpose Digital Inputs

    URPOSE IGITAL NPUTS The IntelliLogger System Base has four integral General Purpose Digital Inputs that can each be user configured to accept input signals from one of the following types: Event - detection of discrete or On/Off type inputs •...

  • Page 22: Gpdi Counter Input Application

    The state of this output is under control of the Program Net. ONNECTIONS The +5V output connections are on the top terminal strip and are labeled 5V Out. Terminal 11 is the positive and 10 the negative (IntelliLogger ground). UTPUT HARACTERISTICS The +5V output provides a good time, temperature and load stable 5VDC output at up to 50mA.

  • Page 23: Digital Outputs

    Connections for the two relays, labeled RO_A and RO_B are made on the lower terminal strip, terminals 1 through 6. The relay terminals are floating and not connected to internal IntelliLogger power or ground. Each relay has Common (C), Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) contacts brought out to the terminal strip.

  • Page 24: Analog Outputs

    OMMUNICATION ONNECTIONS On the bottom end of the IntelliLogger are a variety of communication connectors for RS-232, USB, Ethernet and BBus communications. These connectors are provided for communication between a PC and the IntelliLogger, for network connection, for connection to Interface Modules...

  • Page 25: Bbus

    A 10Base-T Ethernet port is provided for direct connection to a PC (via a crossover cable) or to a hub, router or Ethernet Bridge. This port is typically used to connect the IntelliLogger to a network, allowing remote access via HyperWare-II, Web browser and/or GreenWater.

  • Page 26: Battery Replacement

    Access cover so that this cover can be properly aligned with the protruding fuses. After powering up the IntelliLogger you can check for a correct installation by going to the “Status Menu” on the IntelliLogger and verifying that the condition reads “Good”. It will be necessary to set the Date/Time and upload the program net after the battery replacement.

  • Page 27: Interface Modules

    IntelliLogger BBus. NTERCONNECT The BBus is a serial data link for communication between the IntelliLogger System Base and one or more Interface Module(s). In addition to communication, it also provides a limited amount of power for powering up to approximately 5 modules.

  • Page 28: External Interface Module Bbus Connection

    Ethernet based networks and is readily available from most computer stores as well as from Logic Beach. The last module in IntelliLogger deployments with long BBus runs should have a BBus terminator stub plugged into the second BBus connector. This terminator serves to minimize signal distortion.
  • Page 29 3. Press SELECT and a display of the installed Interface Modules will list with their addresses. Alternatively, if a PC serial connection exists, upon connection to the IntelliLogger, the installed and correctly addressed Interface Modules will display graphically around the IntelliLogger in the Communication Window (Figure 3-4).
  • Page 30 Clicking on any of the graphics representing modules will result in an informational dialog (Figure 3-5) showing the module type, address, Serial Number, Firmware version (if the module includes a microcontroller) and more. Additionally, a name can be assigned to the module from this dialog. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 31: Module Name

    Figure 3-6; Change Module Name Dialog ODULE To change the name given to a particular module click the “Change…” button next to the module name in the “Module Properties” dialog to open the “Change Module Name” dialog and edit as desired. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 32: Interface Module Firmware Reflash

    The BPB-1 is an optional device available from Logic Beach that can be used to inject additional power to the BBus for applications utilizing more than approximately five Interface Modules. The IntelliLogger system base can only source power sufficient for approximately 5 expansion modules.

  • Page 33: Ilim-7; Isolated Analog Input Module

    NPUT ODULE The ILIM-7 is one of the family of IntelliLogger Interface Modules (Figure 3-7) that provides 8 isolated analog inputs as well as a 5Vdc output that can be used for sensor excitation. Each of the inputs is field programmable for thermocouple, Vdc and mAdc input. The input channels are all isolated, channel to channel as well as channel to System Base by 200Vac.
  • Page 34 IntelliLogger System Base using the Stair-Step Mounting Bracket (PN 3539.30000). System Base Internal Module: As shown in Figure 3-8, the ILIM-7 is alternatively supplied integrated into the IntelliLogger System Base in the IntelliLogger model IL-80. The function of the...

  • Page 35: Analog Inputs

    Within each input type, multiple full-scale ranges are offered and specified via the HyperWare-II Program Net setup. Input Types The following inputs can be connected to the ILIM-7. Input ranges are specified in Appendix D (ILIM-7 Module Icon Reference) in the HyperWare-II manual. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 36 Table 3-1; Channel A, B, C and D Input Configuration Switch Settings The schematic representation of these four input channels is shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10; Simplified Input Schematic for Channels A, B, C and D Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 37 When an ILIM-7 channel is configured as a particular type of input via the module configuration switches, the configuration will be automatically detected by the connected IntelliLogger upon power-up. This channel type information is then communicated to the PC running HyperWare-II when a Hardware Query...
  • Page 38 OMPENSATION For thermocouple measurements, the temperature of the terminal strip connections is required in the voltage to temperature conversion equation used by the IntelliLogger. This temperature is measured by the CJC sensor located internal to the ILIM-7 module. Any differential temperature from the metal terminal strip connections to the CJC sensor on the ILIM-7 circuit board will result in direct measurement errors.
  • Page 39 Correction for the precision front-end resistor divider is handled automatically and transparently by the ILIM-7 so no user scaling for the divider is required. Selection of a sub-range is performed within the HyperWare-II Icon Configuration dialog for that channel. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 40 In the event that a signal can not be discerned on a channel configured as a current input, it may be that the fuse is blown. Refer to the section earlier in this chapter titled Input Over-Current Protection Fuses for details on the fuse function and replacement. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 41: Excitation Output

    For example, dividing the measured output signal (Vsignal) from a strain gauge bridge by the measured Excitation Output voltage, Vexc will result in a normalized mV of signal per V of excitation. This normalized value can then be used for the Engineering units calculation associated with that sensor. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 42 2 additional seconds (1992mS) can be specified. Note that adding Excitation time will slow down the sampling throughput of the IntelliLogger system as the additional Excitation time will delay the advance of the Program Net. Connections Two terminal strip connections at the bottom end of the module provide the Excitation Output voltage.

  • Page 43: Ilim-2; Digital Interface Module

    All channels on the ILIM-2 are configured using the HyperWare-II software. Sampling rates and settings for each channel are uploaded into the IntelliLogger as a part of a Program Net. Program Net development is covered in Chapter 7 (Icon Based Programming) and details of the module channels configuration in Appendix B (System Base Icon Reference) in the HyperWare-II manual.

  • Page 44: Internal Vs. External Ilim-2 Modules

    ILIM-2 module; the only difference is that the BBus connection is implemented inside the enclosure. Figure 3-17; The IntelliLogger IL-90 (ILIM-2 and IntelliLogger System integrated into a single chassis) TIP: When integrated as part of the IL-90 chassis, the screen-printed labels on top of the ILIM-2 are not visible to help identify specific input channels, but all channels and connectors are the same on both models.

  • Page 45: Input And Output Channel Details

    Figure 3-18; Digital Channel markings are visible on both Case and PCB of ILIM-2 NPUT AND UTPUT HANNEL ETAILS This section provides details on the function, signal compatibility and usage of the suite of digital I/O offered in the ILIM-2 module. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 46 ILIM-2 Interface Module. For this reason, Users must ensure that signals supplied from different digital inputs all share the same electrical potential on the negative lead before connecting them to the ILIM-2. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 47: Event/Counter Digital Inputs Channels (A - H)

    The state of a digital input can change in between samplings; and the same value in successive readings does not necessarily indicate the value was constant for the whole time in between readings. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 48 0.8 Volts is considered a Logic “Low” signal, and voltages greater than +2.0 Volts as a Logic “High” signal. Digital Input channels have a built in Hysteresis of approximately 0.3 Volts to improve signal acquisition. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 49: Event/Count/Output Channels (Channels I - P)

    Counter inputs or as Open Collector Outputs. These channels are identical to Event/Counter channels A to H (see above) except that they alternatively can be configured as Outputs on a channel by channel basis. Users configure each Channel using HyperWare, Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 50 “-“ terminal. The switches are not ideal in that they do have some resistance and current carrying limits but for most low-current signaling applications they can be perceived as a switch. Note that the “-“ terminal on all of the channels are interconnected. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 51 Collector outputs. The ILIM-2 Open Collector outputs are designed with integral snubbing circuits to protect from these transients however if larger inductive loads are to be controlled, it is advisable to utilize external isolators (opto-isolators or signal relays). Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 52: Frequency Inputs (Channels Qand R)

    This could be of value in measuring the frequency of a switched type input where a “wetting” voltage is required and/or contact bounce could occur. Be aware that enabling the Debounce filter will attenuate the input signal for higher frequency inputs. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 53: Frequency /Discrete Output Channels (Channels S-U)

    Open Collector output. Care must be taken to not exceed 10Vdc on any applied load external supply else the 3.3Vdc supply will be back-fed through the internal 1Kohm resistor. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 54: Dedicated 5 Volt Output Channel (Exc)

    An optional Surface Mounting Plate (Logic Beach Part Number 3539.30010) can be attached to the back of the module with four flat-head 4-40 x 3/8” machine screws (provided with Mounting Plate kit). The module can then be mounted to a wall or other flat surface with user provided fasteners. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 55 Figure 3-28; ILIM-7 With Surface Mounting Plate Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 56: Module Stacking To An Intellilogger

    2. Using two of the four screws provided with the Module Mounting Angle Bracket Kit, attach the angle bracket to the back of the logger (Figure 3-30) Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 57 IL-80 (Figure 3-31). Note that four holes are provided in the face of the module. Two are aligned for use in mounting the module to an IL-80 or IL-90 logger and the other two are aligned for use in mounting the module to an IL-20. Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 58 2 screws on the top and bottom ends of the module. Then, install the 3 screws through the angle bracket, the module top and the module. It is best to install all of the screws loosely then tighten after all screws have been started. Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 59: Document Revision History

    Broke single manual into two separate software and hardware documents. • 4, 2016 CTOBER Minor updates and corrections. • Corrected wrong Chapter references after IL/HW-II manual split. • Added additional CF card information and Lithium Coin Cell Backup Battery section. • Using the IntelliLogger™...

  • Page 60: Notes

    OTES Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 61 RS232 (PC) ............24 Excitation Output..........42 USB ..............24 External..............34 Input Types ............36 Integrated ............. 35 Isolated Analog Input Module ......34 Over Current Protection........38 Display............ See also LCD IntelliLogger Analog Inputs............18 Analog Outputs............ 24 Using the IntelliLogger™...
  • Page 62 Name ..............32 Status................ 16 Reflash Firmware ..........33 Status Indicator LEDs ..........15 STOP button............. 14 LCD ................15 Operation..............15 Thermocouples Types and Ranges ..........19 Manual Revision History ..........60 Interface Module............57 Watch-Dog Timer reset ..........15 NEXT button ............14 Using the IntelliLogger™...

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