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DATA LOGGER
MODELS DL-1080/1081
USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 5
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE FRONT COVER .......................................................................................... 8
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE DISPLAY ..................................................................................................... 9
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 9
SAFETY SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 10
POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................................. 11
DIGITAL I/O ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
RELAYS ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
RS485 .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY FOR POWERING TRANSMITTERS .................................................................... 12
ANALOG INPUTS .................................................................................................................................................. 13
CONNECTIVITY RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................. 14
FLAGS (LEDS) .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER ...................................................................................................................................... 16
WINDOWS 7 ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
DEFINITION AND SELECTION OF SERIAL PORT (COM) - WINDOWS ......................................................................... 19
CONFIGURATION AND DATA DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 20
CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
GENERAL CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 23
RS485 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ 24
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 25
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - TCP/IP ................................................................................... 26
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - FTP ....................................................................................... 27
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SMTP ..................................................................................... 28
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - E-MAIL RECEIVERS ............................................................. 28
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SNMP .................................................................................... 29
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - HTTP .................................................................................... 30
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - MODBUS TCP ...................................................................... 31
ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................. 32
ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION - CUSTOM CALIBRATION ........................................................... 34
DIGITAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................. 35
REMOTE CHANNELS CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 37
VIRTUAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 40
ALARMS CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................. 41
LOG CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................ 45
DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
DOWNLOAD ............................................................................................................................................................... 50
DOWNLOAD DATA ............................................................................................................................................... 51
DOWNLOAD MANAGER ....................................................................................................................................... 54
USING THE STEP-BY-STEP (WIZARD) ......................................................................................................... 54
NON STEP-BY-STEP ...................................................................................................................................... 62
PREFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................................... 66
PASSWORD PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................. 66
COMMAND-LINE OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 67
BATCH FILE .......................................................................................................................................................... 67
ACTION TYPE ................................................................................................................................................. 67
CONNECTION MODE ..................................................................................................................................... 67
ACTION PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................................. 68
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DATA LOGGER MODELS DL-1080/1081 USER MANUAL V1.5x INTRODUCTION ................................. 4 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION ..........................5 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ............................. 5 ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE FRONT COVER ..................8 ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE DISPLAY ..................... 9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................. 9 SAFETY SUMMARY ..............................9 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION .......................
  • Page 2 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS EXPORT PARAMETERS ..........................68 DATA LOGGER OPERATION ............................69 ANALOG INPUTS ............................... 69 DIGITAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS ............................70 COUNTING ................................70 OUTPUT RELAYS ............................... 71 RS485 INTERFACE ..............................71 AUXILIARY RS485 ..............................71 REMOTE CHANNELS ..............................71 VIRTUAL CHANNELS ..............................
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS INTRODUCTION The Data Logger Models DL-1080/1081, hereafter, will be referred to in this document as Data Logger. The Data Logger is a high-resolution and high-speed data acquisition and logging equipment for analog and digital signals. The result of an advanced technological development, the product is distinguished in diverse aspects, such as high-performance, high-connectivity and ease of configuration and operation.

  • Page 5: Connections And Installation

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION When unpacking, remove the insulating film of the Data Logger battery, located below the chassis according to Fig. 01, before carrying through the electrical wiring and configuration. Fig. 01 – Insulating film of the battery MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Data Logger chassis can be installed on a 35 mm DIN rail.
  • Page 6 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Afterwards, attach the Data Logger to the rail according to Fig. 03. Fig. 03 - DIN rail installation Finally, push the two clasps up until you hear a double-click to complete the installation, as shown in Fig. 04.
  • Page 7 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Dimensions: Fig. 05 – Dimensions without DISPLAY module Fig. 06 – Dimensions of the side without DISPLAY module Fig. 07 – Dimensions of the side with DISPLAY module ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...

  • Page 8: Attaching And Detaching The Front Cover

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE FRONT COVER NOTE: The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger. When detaching the front cover, pull the lever at the right side of the Data Logger up to the end.

  • Page 9: Attaching And Detaching The Display

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE DISPLAY NOTE: The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger. When detaching the DISPLAY, pull up the lever at the right side of the Data Logger up to the end.

  • Page 10: Recommendations For Installation

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Fig. 12 - Data Logger front panel The Data Logger has two rows of terminals. Among them are the following items: Ethernet, input connections, power supply, output relays, auxiliary power supply output, digital inputs and serial communication. This information is identified according to Fig.

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS POWER SUPPLY The terminals 25 and 26 are used to supply power to the Data Logger. DIGITAL I/O There are eight I/O ports that can be individually configured as inputs or outputs. There is a terminal for the positive signal of each I/O, and a common negative terminal for all of them (there is no isolation between the channels).

  • Page 12: Auxiliary Power Supply For Powering Transmitters

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS • Master • Slave Fig. 19 – Master and Slave AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY FOR POWERING TRANSMITTERS For non 24V transmitters, there is a built in 24V power supply available in the Data Logger. This auxiliary power supply is electrically isolated from the other Data Logger terminals.

  • Page 13: Analog Inputs

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ANALOG INPUTS Pt100/Pt1000 connection The RTD connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left. The 3-wire connection from the Pt100 sensing element to the Data Logger input guarantees the cancellation of the error caused by the lead resistance. All three wires must have the same gauge and length.

  • Page 14: Connectivity Resources

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONNECTIVITY RESOURCES Fig. 21 - Data Logger connectivity resources USB Connection Interface used for a USB drive connection, for downloading data from the logger memory. PC Connection Interface used for connection to a computer for configuration, monitoring or data download.

  • Page 15: Flags (Leds)

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS FLAGS (LEDS) Tx/Rx flags These LEDs signal transmission and reception of data by the RS485/Modbus interface, regardless if it is configured to operate in master or slave mode. Status / USB flags When connecting the equipment, both LEDs initially flash two times and then turn off until all the initialization has been completed.

  • Page 16: Installing The Usb Driver

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER When installing the configuration software, the USB driver is automatically installed. If you need to install the driver without depending on the software, this can be done by following the procedure described below.
  • Page 17 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS 7. Wait for the installation to begin. ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...
  • Page 18 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS 9. Windows will indicate that it cannot verify the editor of this driver. Confirm the installation anyway. 10. A message indicating successful installation will then display. 11. Returning to the Device Manager screen will allow you to check which virtual serial port is allocated to the Data Logger.

  • Page 19: Definition And Selection Of Serial Port (Com) - Windows

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DEFINITION AND SELECTION OF SERIAL PORT (COM) - WINDOWS The serial port associated to the Data Logger is automatically defined by the operating system right after connecting the Data Logger. The user can easily identify or change the COM port associated with Data Logger: NOTE: The Data Logger may be referred to as the FieldLogger in some instances.

  • Page 20: Configuration And Data Download Software

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONFIGURATION AND DATA DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE The configuration software (Configurator) allows you to configure Data Logger, download and export recorded data and read input channels and status information. This chapter is intended to show and explain software usage. The use of the Data Logger with all its features will be detailed in the chapter "Data Logger Operation”.

  • Page 21: Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONFIGURATION On the configuration screen, you can select one of the following options: • Read Configuration: Reads the current configuration of a Data Logger. • New Configuration: Creates a configuration from the scratch. Open Configuration: Loads a previously configuration saved to a file on your PC.
  • Page 22 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Once the configuration has been loaded into the software (originated from a device, a file, or simply created from scratch, according to the selected option), then you can make the desired configuration changes. There is a sequence of screens with various parameters arranged by functionality to accomplish this.

  • Page 23: General Configurations

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS GENERAL CONFIGURATIONS The first screen shows some general parameters for configuration for the Data Logger: • Tag (name) to be given to the equipment (maximum of 16 characters). • When using the DISPLAY with the Data Logger, you need to indicate the level of access that the operator will...

  • Page 24: Rs485 Interface Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS RS485 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION Next configuration screen is the RS485 Interface screen. On this screen, you can choose the type of behavior for this interface: whether it will be a Modbus RTU slave, a Modbus RTU master or not be used at all. It is recommended to disable the interface if it is not used.

  • Page 25: Ethernet Interface Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION The Ethernet interface configuration should be carried through the screen below. If it is to be used, it is recommended to disable it, as shown here. Disabled Ethernet Interface ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...

  • Page 26: Ethernet Interface Configuration - Tcp/Ip

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - TCP/IP Once the interface is enabled, the buttons on the left allow you to enable and configure each of the services offered by this interface. The icon on the right of each button shows whether the related service is enabled or not.

  • Page 27: Ethernet Interface Configuration - Ftp

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – FTP The FTP button allows you to configure the options related to the FTP services. There are two types of FTP related functionality to choose from in the Data Logger: client and server.

  • Page 28: Ethernet Interface Configuration - Smtp

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SMTP The SMTP button allows access to the parameters related to sending e-mails. The Data Logger allows e-mails to be sent to multiple receivers when alarms or events are active. On this screen, the parameters related to the access to the e-mail server must be configured, such as its IP address or server name (in case you enabled the DNS –...

  • Page 29: Ethernet Interface Configuration - Snmp

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION - SNMP The SNMP protocol can be enabled and configured by clicking on the SNMP button. SNMP in the Data Logger is read- only. Thus, you should set up the public access (maximum of 16 characters) and connection port.

  • Page 30: Ethernet Interface Configuration - Http

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – HTTP The HTTP button enables the Data Logger to serve a web page with some of its data. This page has an auto-refresh parameter, indicating to the browser software that the page should be reloaded with updated data from periodically. For this, the configuration needed is the connection port and the time in seconds between page updates.

  • Page 31: Ethernet Interface Configuration - Modbus Tcp

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION – MODBUS TCP Finally, the Modbus TCP button allows you to enable the Modbus TCP communication protocol, used to read and write data to the Data Logger. Additionally the Configuration software itself uses this protocol to communicate with the Data Logger in order to read and write configuration parameters, view diagnostic data and download recorded data, when Ethernet interface has been selected.

  • Page 32: Analog Channels Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION On the next screen, you must configure the analog channels that will be used. Each channel is individually configured, so you should first select which channel to be configured in the list on the left.
  • Page 33 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Analog Channels – Configuration of a linear channel ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...

  • Page 34: Analog Channels Configuration - Custom Calibration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION – CUSTOM CALIBRATION Using the "Custom Calibration" button, you can enter up to 10 custom calibration points for each analog channel as described below: 1. Disable the custom calibration of the channel to be adjusted, deleting all points configured for it, and apply this setting.

  • Page 35: Digital Channels Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DIGITAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION After configuring the analog channels, next configure the digital channels and relays. Just as it is in the analog channels, on the list on the left, you can select which channel is to be configured.
  • Page 36 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS When configured as an output, you should indicate whether this output may be triggered by Data Logger alarms & events or if it will be controlled by external Modbus commands, coming from a PLC or SCADA software, for example.

  • Page 37: Remote Channels Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS REMOTE CHANNELS CONFIGURATION The configuration of remote channels is only available when the RS485 interface has been configured as a Modbus master. In the case of the RS485 interface having been configured as a slave or disabled, the remote channels screen will display a message indicating the inability of its configuration.
  • Page 38 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS If the RS485 interface was configured as Modbus master, the following screen will be displayed. You should set up a tag (name - maximum of 16 characters), unique for each channel, and optionally a unit (maximum of 10 characters) for the reading value.
  • Page 39 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS At the bottom of the screen there are the general parameters for the Modbus Master configuration. The reading interval, given in tenths of seconds (maximum 18,000, equivalent to 30 minutes) is the time that you want the Data Logger to perform a new scan of all configured remote channels.

  • Page 40: Virtual Channels Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS VIRTUAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION The following screen allows configuration of the virtual channels. Each virtual channel is the result of a mathematical or logical operation and must be configured by selecting a unique tag (name - maximum of 16 characters) for this channel.

  • Page 41: Alarms Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ALARMS CONFIGURATION After setting up all channels, you can configure alarms to indicate error or exception conditions. You must choose which channel must be used for the alarm, what the alarm condition is, and what the set point (trigger value for the alarm) is.
  • Page 42 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Alarms Configuration - Digital outputs selection Alarms Configuration - Logs control configuration ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...
  • Page 43 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Alarms Configuration - E-mail receivers selection Alarms Configuration - Enabling SNMP traps ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...
  • Page 44 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Alarms Configuration – Selection the internal variables Alarms Configuration - Alarm added to the list ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...

  • Page 45: Log Configuration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS LOG CONFIGURATION The last page of the configuration is about logging. If data logging is not desired, you should disable it. Log configuration should begin initially by choosing the start mode and stop mode for the logging process. If, on the previous screen, the start and/or stop of the loggings were assigned to one or two alarms or events, this option is disabled and cannot be changed on the Logs screen.
  • Page 46 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS After completing the configuration, you can send it to the data logger by clicking on the "Send" button. If the configuration was previously read from the data logger and the interface was not disconnected, the same interface used for reading will be used for writing otherwise you must choose which interface to use for sending the configuration.

  • Page 47: Diagnostics

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DIAGNOSTICS When you select Diagnostics, the login screen will appear. You must indicate what interface will be used for reading the diagnostics parameters: RS485 (RS485 interface of the Data Logger should be selected as "slave"), USB or Ethernet (the Ethernet interface of the data logger must be enabled, as well as Modbus TCP protocol).
  • Page 48 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS On the Chart tab, you can select up to 6 channels to be viewed in a chart. At the bottom, you can select the channel to be displayed and its associated color on the chart. When all desired channels are selected, click on the "Start" button.
  • Page 49 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS On the Alarms tab, you can check the real-time status of all configured alarms or events. At the top, there is an indication of how many alarms are enabled and how many are in a state of alarm. In the list below, the settings for each alarm are shown.

  • Page 50: Download

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DOWNLOAD By selecting Download, you can download data from the Data Logger, search data previously downloaded from a folder or view or export logged data. The user can create a folder on their computer (or their network) where a recording database will be created. This database may have data from one or more Data Loggers and will be the destination of all data downloaded from the Data Logger.

  • Page 51: Download Data

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DOWNLOAD DATA When selecting this option, the first thing to do is choose the data source where the software should read data from. The available options are: • Download data from a Logger (requires a connection with the logger).
  • Page 52 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS After completing the connection, the next screen will show data logger information. This screen is very useful, as it helps to assure you are accessing the right logger when downloading via Ethernet/Modbus TCP or RS485/Modbus RTU if there are multiple Data Loggers in the network. Next, the Data Logger memory location, where logged data is stored (internal flash or SD card), must be chosen.
  • Page 53 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Next, you must confirm the data base folder (folder where all data should be stored in your computer or in the network) and choose whether downloaded data should be deleted from Data Logger memory or should be kept.

  • Page 54: Download Manager

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DOWNLOAD MANAGER The Download Manager allows you to choose the format for viewing the data and to choose the data to be viewed. Using the step-by-step “wizard” format makes it easy and intuitive to complete the download and viewing process.
  • Page 55 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Next, choose the database folder, where data will be saved. Next, you must select which Data Logger’s data will be viewed. Selection is done by the logger’s serial number. ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...
  • Page 56 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Next, the desired time period must be selected. Lastly, choose which channels must be viewed or exported, as well as the number of decimal places for the channels. ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...
  • Page 57 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Table Format View The table view shows data in a table sorted by time, with oldest data first. At the top of the dialog box, there are several navigation buttons that allow the user to move forward or back one screen, or go to the beginning or end of data.
  • Page 58 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Chart Format View The chart view shows data in a chart format. Moving the mouse over the chart shows the instantaneous values of each viewed channel at the bottom of the screen. No more than 16 channels can be viewed at one time.
  • Page 59 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Data Export To export selected data, click on the “Export” button. A window will appear where you must select the destination folder, the file name and the file extension to be exported. When selecting the “Other Formats” option, a second screen will show up, where it will be possible to choose some parameters related to the chosen format: RTF, HTML, XML, PDF, CSV, SQL, XLSX or DOCX.
  • Page 60 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Report Generation The file name and destination folder must be entered. Additionally, fields that will be used in the report must be filled in, including report and author names, company name and report title. An image can also be selected to be presented in the report, such as company logo.
  • Page 61 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS At this point, clicking on the “OK” button will generate and display the report. This report can be printed or saved to a file for later access. 10/15/2012 03:10 AEMC ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...

  • Page 62: Non Step-By-Step

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS NON STEP-BY-STEP In the previous versions of the configuration software, this was the only available procedure and it was kept for compatibility reasons. The proper procedure is to select the source folder of the logged data (logging database). In the "available downloads"...
  • Page 63 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Then, select which channels, among those available, are of interest. Finally, the chosen channels can be viewed in several ways. Viewing logged data in table format ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...
  • Page 64 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Viewing logged data in chart format There is a button on the upper left corner that allows users to print the chart. To export the selected data, you must click on the “Export” button. After a prior processing, a window will appear where you must select the destination folder, the file name and the file extension to be exported.
  • Page 65 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Since configuration software version 1.50, the exporting process was improved, providing more control over the fields and formats of the exportation. The basic window with the format choice became different: Whenever choosing the “Other formats” options, a second window pops up, allowing the choice of the type of the file and many other options.

  • Page 66: Preferences

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS PREFERENCES Using the Preferences screen, you can change the way the software application is started, adapting it to the procedure that is desired. The configurable options are: Do Nothing: Normal behavior of the software. You will see the initial application screen where you may select what •...

  • Page 67: Command-Line Operation

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS COMMAND-LINE OPERATION The Data Logger Configurator has the ability to be called with “command-line” parameters, which means it can be used to download and export data by other applications. It is advisable to create a batch file (.bat) to help organize the desired parameters. Once this batch file is done, it can be called (executed) from any other software in order to run the desired tasks, which include: •...

  • Page 68: Action Parameters

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ACTION PARAMETERS These parameters are directly related to the option chosen for the Action. The data base folder is read by the Configurator INI file, so be sure to set it in the software before trying to use it by the command-line.

  • Page 69: Data Logger Operation

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DATA LOGGER OPERATION ANALOG INPUTS The Data Logger has eight analog input channels. The types of accepted inputs and sensors are the following: thermocouples J, K, T, E, N, R, S and B; RTDs Pt100 and Pt1000; DC 0 to 50mV; 0 to 60mV; 0 to 20mV; -20 to 20mV; 0 to 5V;...

  • Page 70: Digital Inputs/Outputs

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS INPUT TYPE CONDITION OF INPUT SIGNAL INDICATION Just above the upper limit Value read from input * 4 to 20mA: Value read from input * A little below the lower limit 0 to 20mA: it is not possible to...

  • Page 71: Output Relays

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Counting values can be zeroed by writing it in the related Modbus registers. Counting values are persistent and will remain even when Data Logger is turned off. When it is turned on again, counting continues with the next value.

  • Page 72: Virtual Channels

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The Data Logger starts reading the channels in the same order that they were created at configuration time. It goes on reading all channels, respecting the times between commands, until it has read them all. When the scan interval has elapsed, it restarts the readings of all remote channels.

  • Page 73: Usb Interface

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS current channel value related to the previous time value.In other words, it has the value of the final time minus the value of the initial time. In case this operation is being performed in a digital channel, the variation of its countings will be computed.

  • Page 74: Usb Host

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS USB HOST The USB host interface can be used to download the recorded data from either the internal flash memory or the SD Card (it will download the memory currently configured), via a USB flash drive.

  • Page 75: Sending E-Mails - Smtp

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS shorter than that value, a timeout must occur instead of an exception code “0Bh” (Gateway Target Device Failed to Respond) in a missing slave situation. SENDING E-MAILS - SMTP The Data Logger can be configured to send e-mails to multiple receivers upon the occurrence of alarms or events. The receivers must be entered in the data logger through the logger configuration.
  • Page 76 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The channel information page reports, for each enabled channel, its tag, its current value, its unit, its type (analog, digital, remote or virtual) and also if this channel is enabled for logging. Fig. 23 - Channels information HTML page The configuration and status information page has the current status of parameters, as well as serial number, firmware version and other information from the equipment.

  • Page 77: Custom Pages

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The Alarms information page shows, for each enabled alarm, its index, the related channel, the condition, the set point, hysteresis, the unit (if configured) and if the alarm is activated (ON) or not (OFF). Fig. 25 - Alarms information HTML page CUSTOM PAGES The Data Logger can serve web pages that are hosted in its SD card, since they are located in the “webserv”...
  • Page 78 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS %ANALOG___008.D% Analog channel 8 diagnostics information value: Bit 0: open sensor Bit 1: shorted Pt100/Pt1000 Bit 2: out of limits Bit 3: Pt100/Pt1000 open cable %DIGITAL__001.T% Digital channel 1 tag %DIGITAL__001.V% Digital channel 1 current value %DIGITAL__001.U%...

  • Page 79: File Transfer - Ftp

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS %INFO.IN.SDSIZE% SD card memory capacity, in kbytes %INFO.IN.SDFREE% SD card available free memory, in kbytes %INFO.IN.INSIZE% Internal flash memory capacity, in bytes %INFO.IN.INFREE% Internal flash available free memory, in bytes %INFO.IN.ANLSCN% Analog channels scan interval, in ms %INFO.IN.LOGPER%...
  • Page 80 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS • 1.3.6.1 .4.1.34590.1.3 = Device date year. [INTEGER] • 1.3.6.1.4.1.34590.1.4 = Device date month. [INTEGER] • 1.3.6.1.4.1.34590.1.5 = Device date day. [INTEGER] • 1.3.6.1.4.1.34590.1.6 = Device time hour. [INTEGER] • 1.3.6.1.4.1.34590.1.7 = Device time minute. [INTEGER] •...

  • Page 81: Data Logging And Download

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DATA LOGGING AND DOWNLOAD Data logging can be done in the internal memory of the Data Logger or, optionally in a SD card (not included), which must be inserted into the proper compartment behind the cover (or DISPLAY). The internal memory capacity is up to 532,480 measurements, SD card logging capability will depend on its storage capacity (size), assuming that the card is empty.
  • Page 82 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS alarm condition takes place (configured alarm for recording stop). When the alarm condition stops, recording continues. In the case of a power failure, recording is interrupted, and begins again as soon as power is restored. When the memory is full, the Data Logger will stop recording.

  • Page 83: Alarms

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS 2012, and the first record contained in this file was recorded on this day at 18 hours, 24 minutes, 35 seconds and 16 hundredths. The files generated by the registration process are composed of a header followed by periodic data blocks and timestamps (time markers).
  • Page 84 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Only one alarm can start a recording, and only one alarm can stop it. When you configure the start and/or stop of the recording by alarms, there is no option of “wrap around memory”, recording will terminate as soon as memory is full.

  • Page 85: Data Communication

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DATA COMMUNICATION The Data Logger has several communication interfaces. Some can be used as Modbus slaves: • RS485, acting as a slave on the Modbus RTU protocol. • USB device, acting as a slave on the Modbus RTU protocol.

  • Page 86: Display (Human-Machine Interface)

    The DISPLAY (Human-Machine Interface) is available as an accessory to the Model DL-1080 and is standard on the Model DL-1081. Several features are available with this display, such as enabled channel monitoring, viewing channels in chart mode, alarms monitoring, status checking and configuration of some basic Data Logger operation parameters.
  • Page 87 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The DISPLAY screen is divided into three sections: top bar, main area and bottom bar. The top bar (A) shows the Data Logger logo and the name of the current screen. The main area (B) shows the information associated with that screen.

  • Page 88: Favorites" Screen

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS “FAVORITES” SCREEN This screen shows a six-position grid where you can assign a channel to be displayed in each position. Every enabled channel in the Data Logger is available for assignment, this is accomplished using UP and DOWN keys to select the desired position in the grid and ENTER to open a list of the available channels.

  • Page 89: Status" Screen

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS “STATUS” SCREEN A list is shown in the status screen with information about the Data Logger and the DISPLAY itself. Navigation is accomplished using the UP and DOWN keys. The ENTER key has no function. Information is organized in a hierarchical way, where hierarchical levels are displayed by indentation on the left side.

  • Page 90: Configuration" Screen

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS “CONFIGURATION” SCREEN Some Data Logger and DISPLAY parameters can be changed on this screen. In order to edit a parameter, you should first select it by pressing the UP and DOWN keys. Once it is selected, press the ENTER key to enter the edit mode.

  • Page 91: Equipment Software/Firmware Update

    The Data Logger allows firmware updating in the field, through a USB flash drive. The current firmware version is available on www.aemc.com. The procedure for updating firmware is as follows. Before performing the update, download any data in the data loggers’ memory and, if desired, also the the data logger’s configuration.

  • Page 92: Clock Battery Replacement

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CLOCK BATTERY REPLACEMENT The Data Logger clock is kept by an internal battery as long as the equipment is not supplied by the AC power. In case of battery discharge, logged dates and times may not be correct. Whenever the Data Logger detects such a situation, it informs you by continuously flashing the Status LED three times in a row (check the Flags (LEDs) section).
  • Page 93 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS • Insert the new battery and reinstall the back cover and its four screws. ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS SPECIFICATIONS Power: • 100 to 240V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz. Maximum consumption: 20 VA. Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C). Relative Humidity: 80% to 85°F (30°C). For temperatures above 85°F (30°C), decrease 3% per °C.
  • Page 95 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Digital Inputs: • Logical levels: Logical level “0”: from 0 to 0.8V Logical level “1”: from 3 to 30V • Maximum input voltage: 30V • Input Current @ 30V (typical): 3mA • Counting: Maximum pulse frequency for counting (square wave): 250Hz Minimum pulse time in logic level “0”: 2 ms...

  • Page 96: Repair And Calibration

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS REPAIR AND CALIBRATION To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.

  • Page 97: Limited Warranty

    AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS LIMITED WARRANTY The Data Logger Models DL-1080 and DL-1081 are warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty ® is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased.
  • Page 98 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS 03/17 99-MAN 100386 v6 ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA • Phone: (603) 749-6434 • Fax: (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com ® AEMC INSTRUMENTS – 99-MAN 100386 v6...

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