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- Page 1 L320 SIMPLE LOGGER ® DC MODULE L410 L430 E N G L I S H User Manual...
- Page 2 Owner’s Record The serial number for the Models L320, L410 and L430 is located on the side of the case. Please record this number and purchase date for your records. SIMPLE LOGGER DC MODULE MODEL #: _______________________________________________ SERIAL #: _______________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE: ________________________________________ DISTRIBUTOR: ___________________________________________...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................4 1.1 International Electrical Symbols ..........4 1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories ........5 1.3 Receiving Your Shipment ............5 1.4 Ordering Information ..............5 1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts ......5 2. PRODUCT FEATURES ..............6 2.1 Indicators and Buttons ..............7 2.2 Inputs and Outputs ..............7 2.3 Mounting ...................7 3. - Page 4 APPENDIX B ..................20 Time-Extension Recording (TXR™) ..........20 Repair and Calibration ................22 Technical and Sales Assistance ............22 Limited Warranty ...................23 Warranty Repairs ...................23...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPERATING A scale must be set prior to saving a downloaded DC Logger file for the logger to function correctly To create scales with the Logger connected: The first time a DC logger is used with a fresh install of the Simple Logger software a scale must be set for each different DC logger model. Once a scale is set for a specific model, the software will default to this scale each time that model is connected. To set a scale for the model in use, connect the logger and a Scale menu will appear.
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Page 6: Introduction
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION WARNING These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of per- sonnel and proper operation of the instrument. • Read the instruction manual completely and follow all safety information before operating this instrument. • Use caution on any circuit: Potentially high voltages and cur- rents may be present and may pose a shock hazard. • Read the specifications section prior to using the data logger. Never exceed the maximum voltage ratings given. • Safety is the responsibility of the operator. •... -
Page 7: Definition Of Measurement Categories
(CD-ROM), 6 ft DB-9 RS-232 serial cable, ® 9V Alkaline battery and user manual. 1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts Two 5 ft Voltage Leads with Clips ........Cat. #2118.51 Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com for availability Simple Logger Models L320 / L410 / L430 ®... -
Page 8: Product Features
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES Models L410 and L430: PRESS LOGGER OPERATION: 1. Press to Start Logging (Logging = Two Blinks) 2. Press to Stop Logging (Stand-By = One Blink) 3. Press & Hold 5 sec. to Shut Off (Off = No Blinks) Warning: All Data will be Deleted! (1) Start/Stop Button (3) Red LED Indicator... -
Page 9: Indicators And Buttons
Indicators and Buttons The Simple Logger has one button and one indicator. Both are located ® on the front panel. The PRESS button is used to start and stop recordings and to turn the logger on and off. The Red LED indicates the status of the logger: • Single Blink: STAND-BY mode • Double Blink: RECORD mode • Continuously On: OVERLOAD condition • No Blinks: OFF mode Inputs and Outputs The left side of the Simple Logger incorporates 4mm safety banana ®... -
Page 10: Specifications
CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications Number of Channels: 1 Measurement Range: L320: 0 to 25mA L410: 0 to 100mV L430: 0 to 10V Input Connection: L320: two post screw terminal strip L410 and L430: recessed safety banana jacks Input Impedance: L320: 100Ω L410 and L430: 1MΩ L320: 8 Bit (12.5µA min resolution) Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution 100% 25.5mA 0.1mA 12.75mA 0.05mA 6.375mA 0.025mA 12.5% 3.1875mA 0.0125mA L410: 8 Bit (50µV min resolution) Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution... -
Page 11: Mechanical Specifications
Sample Rate: 4096/hr max; decreases by 50% each time memory is full Data Storage: 8192 readings Data Storage Technique: TXR™ Time Extension Recording™ Power: 9V Alkaline NEDA 1604, 6LF22, 6LR61 Battery Life Recording: Up to 1 year recording @ 77°F (25°C) Output: RS-232 via DB9 connector (1200 Baud) Mechanical Specifications Size: 2-7/8 x 2-5/16 x 1-5/8" (73 x 59 x 41mm) Weight (with battery): 5 oz (140g) Mounting: Base plate mounting holes or Velcro pads ® Case Material: Polystyrene UL V0 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C) Storage Temperature: -4 to 176°F (-20 to 80°C) Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing Safety Specifications Working Voltage: EN 61010, 30V Cat. III *All specifications are subject to change without notice... -
Page 12: Operation
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION Software Installation Minimum Computer Requirements 7, 8, 8.1, 10 • Windows ® • Processor - 486 or higher • 8MB of RAM • 8MB of hard disk space for application, 400K for each stored file • One 9-pin serial port; one parallel port for printer support • CD-ROM drive 1. Insert the Simple Logger CD into your CD-ROM drive. ® If auto-run is enabled, the Setup program will start automatically. If auto-run is not enabled, select Run from the Start menu and type in D:\SETUP (if your CD-ROM drive is drive D. If this is not the case, substitute the appropriate drive letter). -
Page 13: Recording Data
Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader is ® required for viewing PDF documents supplied on the CD-ROM. • *Check for Available Software Updates - Opens the AEMC Software update web site, where updated software versions are available for downloading, if necessary. • View User Guide and Manuals - Opens Windows Explorer for ®... -
Page 14: Scale And Engineering Unit Programming
Select Port from the menu bar and select the Com port (COM 1, 2 3 or 4) you will be using (see your computer manual). Once the software automati- cally detects the baud rate, the logger will communicate with the computer. (ID number of the logger and number of points recorded displayed). Select Download to display the graph. (Takes about 90 seconds.) Select File from the menu bar, then Scaling and the Range of your logger. 4.3.1 Scale and Engineering Unit Programming The Simple Logger Models L320, L410, and L430 allow the operator to pro- ® gram the values for scale and engineering units from within the software. This permits the user to display the recorded data on the graph or in the tabular listing directly, in the units appropriate to the measurement, rather than mathematically converting a voltage or a current to the proper scale and value after the graph is displayed. Scales can be programmed from two locations in the software: •... -
Page 15: Creating A Library Of Scales
4.3.2 Creating a Library of Scales • Select File and then Scaling from the main menu. • Select the type of logger to be scaled from the choices presented. • A window similar to Figure 4 will appear as soon as you make your selection. This window shows the programmable scale points and the programmable units field. The left screen provides the scale and unit programming, while the right side displays the profile of the pro- grammed scale in relationship to the actual input to the logger. -
Page 16: Creating Scales For Connected Loggers
• Once the scale is defined, click in the Units box to program the engineering units to be displayed on the graph. Up to 5 alphanumeric characters may be typed in this box (e.g. PSIG or GPM, etc.). • After all the data is entered and you are satisfied with the template, click on File at the top left side of the dialog box window. • Choose one of the available options: Open: Retrieves a previously stored template. Save: Saves the current template you just created for future use. - Page 17 • The operator may set the scale by programming as few as two points, the low end and the high end, or by entering as many points as necessary to define the scale up to 17 points for the 4-20 mA logger and up to 11 points for the DC voltage loggers. The points entered do not have to be linear but should be an accurate representation of the relationship of the DC signal to the scale points. • To enter a scale value in any of the slots, click on the slot and type in a number up to 5 characters. The minus sign and decimal point may be used as valid characters (e.g. -25.4 would be a valid 5-character number). • Once the scale is defined, click in the Unit box to program the engineering units to be displayed on the graph. Up to 5 alphanumeric characters may be typed in this box. • Once you have entered the correct scale and unit data, click on OK to proceed. The screen in Figure 6 will appear giving you the opportunity to save the entered data for future use. Click on Yes to save the data or No to bypass saving the data and use one time only. • If you click Yes, a dialog box will open similar to Figure 7 where you can type in the name (up to 8 characters) you wish to use for the file. • Click on OK to save the file and plot the graph with the new scale and unit data or click on Cancel to discard it and return to the scale and unit programming screen.
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Page 18: Maintenance
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Battery Installation Under normal conditions, the battery will last up to a year of continuous recording unless the logger is restarted very frequently. In the OFF mode, the logger puts almost no load on the battery. Use the OFF mode when the logger is not in use. Replace the battery once a year in normal use. If the logger will be used at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or is frequently turned on and off, replace the battery every six to nine months. 1. Make sure your logger is turned off (no blinking light) and all inputs are disconnected. 2. Turn the logger upside down. Remove the four Phillips head screws from the base plate, then take off the base plate. 3. -
Page 19: Importing .Txt Files Into A Spreadsheet
APPENDIX A Importing .TXT Files into a Spreadsheet Opening a Simple Logger .TXT file in Excel The following example used with Excel Ver. 7.0 or higher. 1. After opening the Excel program, select “File” from the main menu and then select “Open”. 2. In the dialog box that appears, browse and open the folder where your logger .TXT files are stored. This will be located in C:\Program Files\Simple Logger 6.xx if you accepted the default choice offered by the logger installation program. -
Page 20: Formatting The Date And Time
Arms 35401.49 35401.49 35401.49 35401.49 13.5 35401.49 35401.49 35401.49 23.5 35401.49 27.5 35401.49 35401.49 34.5 35401.49 Table A-1 - Sample Data Imported into Excel. Formatting the Date and Time Column ‘A’ contains a decimal number that represents both date and time. Excel can convert this number directly as follows: 1. - Page 21 6. Click on the top of column ‘B’, then click on “Format” and select “Cells” from the drop-down menu. 7. In the dialog box that opens, select the “Time” option from the category list on the left. Select the time format you desire and click on “OK” to format the column. Table A-2 shows a typical spreadsheet with date, time and value displayed. It may be necessary to change the column width to see all the data.
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Page 22: Time-Extension Recording (Txr™)
APPENDIX B Time-Extension Recording (TXR ™ Time extension recording is an automatic process that updates the sample rate and the number of stored data points based on the length of the recording. The maximum number of stored data points is 8192. When the data logger starts a new recording session, it does so at its fastest sample rate of 4096 points per hour (0.88 seconds per point). The Simple Loggers can record at this rate for two hours. If the recording ses- ® sion continues beyond two hours, the time extension recording technique becomes active. - Page 23 Total Total Sample Rate Seconds Recording Recording per hr. Per Sample Time (hrs) Time (days) 4096 0.88 0.083 2048 1.76 0.167 1024 3.52 0.333 7.04 0.667 14.08 1.333 28.16 2.667 56.32 5.333 112.64 10.667 225.28 21.333 450.56 1024 42.667 901.12 2048 85.333 1802.24...
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Page 24: Repair And Calibration
If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data). Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® 15 Faraday Drive Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: (800) 945-2362 (Ext. 360) -
Page 25: Limited Warranty
® For full and detailed warranty coverage, please read the Warranty Coverage Information, which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card (if enclosed) or is available at www.aemc.com. Please keep the Warranty Coverage Information with your records. What AEMC Instruments will do: ®... - Page 26 Notes: Simple Logger Models L320 / L410 / L430 ®...
- Page 28 08/18 99-MAN 100212 v14 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...
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