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Instruction Manual
Model 8600-2
Micro-6000 Multi-Channel Datalogger
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(Doc Rev D, 12/17/2018)

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Model 8600-2 Micro-6000 Multi-Channel Datalogger No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced, by any means, without the written consent of Geokon ® The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Geokon ®...
  • Page 3 Geokon or any breach of any warranty by Geokon shall not exceed the purchase price paid by the purchaser to Geokon for the unit or units, or equipment directly affected by such breach. Under no circumstances will Geokon reimburse the claimant for loss incurred in removing and/or reinstalling equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.4 B ............................. 4 ATTERY EPLACEMENT 4.5 F .................................. 4 USES 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................5 APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 7 A.1 M 8600-2 D ..........................7 ODEL ATALOGGER A.2 CR6 M ....................7 EASUREMENT AND ONTROL ODULE A.3 M 8032 M ..........................
  • Page 6 E.5 D ...............................21 ANDLING E.5.1 Data Collection Configuration .........................21 E.5.2 Live Monitoring ............................22 E.5.3 Collecting Data ............................23 APPENDIX F. EXCERPTS FROM THE 8032 MULTIPLEXER MANUAL .............24 F.1 T .............................24 HEORY OF PERATION F.2 MICRO-6000 M .........................26 ODE OF PERATION F.3 W ................................28 IRING F.3.1 Gauge Wiring ............................28...
  • Page 7 IGURE ERMINAL OARD AYOUT 34 - M 8032-27 J ....................31 IGURE ODEL UMPER SSEMBLY 35 - D 8600-2) ........... 34 IGURE AISY HAIN ONFIGURATION OES NOT APPLY TO ODEL 36 - R 8600-2) ..........35 IGURE ECOMMENDED AXIMUM ABLE...
  • Page 8 TABLES 1 - 8600-2 S ..........................7 ABLE PECIFICATIONS 2 - T ............... 9 ABLE OTAL UMBER OF RRAYS VAILABLE PER ULTIPLEXER 3 - A 60 S .... 9 ABLE MOUNT OF NTIL VERWRITE CCURS WHEN ATA IS TORED VERY...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Wire sensors connected to the Datalogger. The CR6 uses Campbell Scientific’s VSpect spectral analysis to find the resonant frequency of the Geokon Vibrating Wire Gauge. The CR6 is also used to measure the thermistor used in Geokon’s Vibrating Wire instruments. For complete specifications of the Vibrating Wire Measurements please refer to the CR6 Datalogger User Manual.

  • Page 10: Installation

    It is recommended that the charger be left plugged in at all times (Section 4.1). Additionally, a Geokon Unregulated AC Charger or Solar Panel can be used as the three-pin charger port is also wired to the CR6 built in Charge Regulator.

  • Page 11: Earth Ground

    3.4 Gauges Following enclosure installation, Geokon Vibrating Wire sensors can be connected to the internal Multiplexer. Please refer to the Multiplexer instruction manual for the appropriate connection description. Addition Start Guides can be provided for other types of gauges or custom configurations.

  • Page 12: Battery Maintenance

    If the battery voltage drops below 9.6 volts operation of the Datalogger will become erratic as evidenced by communication problems and possible improper measurements. Additionally, a Geokon unregulated AC charger can be used as the three pin Charger port is also wired to the CR6 built in Charge Regulator.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section will NOT attempt to cover all possible problems that could be encountered in the course of Datalogger operations. Consult the factory if other problems arise or remain unresolved. Symptom: Cannot communicate with the Datalogger: The USB Driver for the CR6 has not been installed on the host computer. See LoggerNet ...
  • Page 14 Symptom: The Datalogger will not operate on external power: The external voltage supply is below operating limits. If the external source is a battery,  charge it. If it is a power supply, check the output with a voltmeter. Verify both Load and Charger Fuses on Power Distribution Board (Refer to Section 4.5). ...

  • Page 15: Appendix A. Specifications

    502 x 461 x 263 mm Table 1 - 8600-2 Specifications A.2 CR6 Measurement and Control Module Please refer to Campbell Scientifics Specification for the CR6 Datalogger https://s.campbellsci.com/documents/us/product-brochures/s_cr6.pdf A.3 Model 8032 Multiplexer Please refer to the Geokon Model 8032 Multiplexer Manual. http://www.geokon.com/content/manuals/8032_Terminal_Board_and_Multiplexer.pdf...

  • Page 16: Appendix B. Ship List

    APPENDIX B. SHIP LIST B.1 Hardware The following equipment is included with the system: External Power cable • USB A Type Male to Male 1M • Small regular screwdriver • Three spare Slo-Blo fuses, four and eight amp • AC Smart Regulated Charger Rain Proof •...

  • Page 17: Appendix C. Data Storage

    APPENDIX C. DATA STORAGE C.1 Data Storage Total Arrays of Data that can be stored per 16-channel Multiplexer. Each array contains all Data stored at each read interval. The 8600-2 has a single internal Multiplexer. Total Arrays 1 Multiplexer Array Storage:...

  • Page 18: Appendix D. System Wiring

    Power Ground Table 6 - CR6 Wiring NOTE: Ports U1 and U2 are used for Vibrating Wire when the 8600-2 is configured for 32 ea Vibrating Wire Gauges. U3 and U4 are used when the 8600-2 is configured for 32 ea Thermistors.

  • Page 19: Regulated Charger (Default)

    D.4 Regulated Charger (Default) Description Wire Color No Contact Ground Black(Black Rough) Regulated Charger/External Battery Red(Black Smooth) Table 9 - Regulated Charger Default Wiring D.5 External Power Cable Description Wire Color Clip No Connection No Connection Ground Black Black Battery+(12VDC) Table 10 - External Power Cable Wiring NOTE: Disconnecting the Internal Battery is recommended when powered by External Battery.

  • Page 20: Appendix E. Loggernet Quick Start Guide

    After installing LoggerNet (must be Version 4.3 +), the CRBasic program files are located on the Geokon USB Thumb Drive. The file types are “.DLD” and “.CR6”, these files should first be copied to the end users computer in C:\Campbellsci\CRBasicEditor.

  • Page 21: Figure 5 - Install Device Driver

    In Device Type, Select “CR6” from the datalogger group. Within the CR6 pane use the “install the USB driver” hyperlink to install the USB drivers. Follow the steps in the Device Driver Installation Wizard. Figure 5 - Install Device Driver With the Launch Menu open, hover over “Main”...

  • Page 22: Figure 7 - Add Communications Port (Root)

    To add a communication port, press “Add Root” button. Figure 7 - Add Communications Port (Root) Each Micro-6000 Datalogger will communicate via USB. Select connection type “ComPort”, “PakBusPort (Other Loggers)”, “CR6Series and press “Close”. Figure 8 - Select Device to Add Select “ComPort”...

  • Page 23: Figure 9 - Select Communications Port

    Figure 9 - Select Communications Port COMPUTER, USB NUMBERS VARY WITH DEVICES AND SERIAL ADAPTERS EFER TO THE COMPUTER DEVICE MANAGER IF UNSURE OF WHICH NUMBER TO USE Select “PakBusPort” under the “Network Map”, in “Maximum Baud Rate” for direct connection to the Datalogger select “115200”.

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Datalogger

    E.2.3 Connecting to the Datalogger With the LoggerNet Launch Menu open, hover over “Main” and press “Connect”. Figure 11 - Launch Menu, Connect Select the Datalogger to communicate with under “Stations” and press the “Connect” button. Figure 12 - Connect to the CR6...

  • Page 25: Modifying The Datalogger Program

    E.3 Modifying the Datalogger Program Navigate to the Include (.DLD) file on the end user’s computer C:\Campbellsci\CRBasicEditor. Optional changes to Scan Interval, Zero Readings, Gauge Factors and Alias names can be made by opening the Include (.DLD) file with Notepad. Each Datalogger configuration has a unique Include (.DLD) file.

  • Page 26: Temperature Zero Readings And Thermal Factors

    E.3.3 Temperature Zero Readings and Thermal Factors EMPERATURE ERO AND HERMAL ACTORS ARE USED FOR TEMPERATURE CAN BE USED TO COMPENSATE FOR CHANGES IN CORRECTION EMPERATURE CORRECTION ’ A GAUGE S READINGS DUE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGE EMPERATURE EFFECT ON READINGS VARIES ON DIFFERENT MODELS OF GAUGES AND TEMPERATURE CORRECTION IS OFTEN NOT REQUIRED EPENDING ON THE GAUGE MODEL...

  • Page 27: Uploading Files

    Figure 17 - Alias Names AVE THE NCLUDE FILE IF MODIFIED E.4 Uploading Files The Include.DLD file must be saved when modified. After modification, the Include.DLD must be sent to the Datalogger using the File Control Menu in the LoggerNet Connect Screen. The Main (.CR6) program file must be sent to the Datalogger each time the Include.DLD file is updated.

  • Page 28: Figure 19 - Select Dld File Type

    Select DLD file type to make the Include (.DLD) file visible in C:\Campbellsci\CRBasicEditor. Figure 19 - Select DLD File Type Uncheck “Run Now”, the Include (.DLD) file cannot run the Datalogger. Figure 20 - Uncheck “Run Now”...

  • Page 29: Sending The Main Program File (.Cr6)

    E.4.2 Sending the Main program file (.CR6) To send the Main (.CR6) CRBasic Program from the “Connect Screen” press “Send” and select the Main (.CR6) program file in C:\Campbellsci\CRBasicEditor. (.DLD) (.CR6) ATALOGGER HAS A UNIQUE NCLUDE FILE Figure 21 - Send the Main CRBasic Program File When sending the Main (.CR6) program file through the “Connect Screen”...

  • Page 30: Live Monitoring

    Select the Datalogger “CR6Series”, “Data Files” tab then select “Table1”. Dataloggers can be renamed by pressing “Rename” button. Renaming the Datalogger affects the name of the Data file. “Output File Name” option allows changing the file name, where to collect and store the Data file. “File Output Option” determines whether new Data collected is appended into one file, overwrites old Data, or creates a new file every time Data is collected.

  • Page 31: Collecting Data

    If unexpected “NAN” readings appear, refer to Section 5 (Troubleshooting). Figure 25 - Live Monitoring E.5.3 Collecting Data Pressing “Collect Now” collects and stores Data on the computer. After collecting Data a “Data Collection Results” screen will open. Figure 26 - Collecting Data LEASE SEE OGGER ANUAL FOR MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING USE OF THE...

  • Page 32: Appendix F. Excerpts From The 8032 Multiplexer Manual

    The following Appendix includes excerpts from the Model 8032 Multiplexer manual that apply to the Micro-6000. A complete version of the Model 8032 Multiplexer Manual can be found at WWW.GEOKON.COM. F.1 Theory of Operation The Model 8032 Multiplexer expands the number of channels that can be read by the MICRO- 6000 Datalogger.
  • Page 33 Multiplexer/Terminal Board Sensor #16 Microcontroller Sensor Shield GROUND GROUND Relay Control RESET RESET CLOCK CLOCK Sensor #1 Sensor Shield Figure 27 - 16-Channel Switching Block Diagram Multiplexer/Terminal Bo Sensor #32 Microcontroller Sensor Shield GROUND GROUND Relay Control RESET RESET CLOCK CLOCK Sensor #1 Sensor...

  • Page 34: Micro-6000 Mode Of Operation

    For the 8032C, these configurations are set by a Dipswitch on the top side of the circuit board. A second Dipswitch selects whether the 8032C is being used with a Datalogger or GK-403 Readout Box. Position one the DIP switch SW1 is used for switching between 16 and 32-channel operation. Switch 1 ON = 32-channel;...
  • Page 35 Reset Clock Pulse 1 Pulse 2 Pulse 31 Pulse 32 No Channel Channel 1 Channel 16 No Channel Selected Selected Selected Selected Timing: T1 = 50 mSec(min.) T2 = 2 mSsec(min) T3 = 2 mSsec(min) Figure 31 - 16-Channel MICRO-6000 Channel Selection Timing Reset Clock Pulse 1...

  • Page 36: Wiring

    F.3 Wiring F.3.1 Gauge Wiring Actual gauge connections to the terminal board will vary depending on the instrument type and cable used. Note the following tables to get the general idea. Terminal Vibrating Wire Resistance Strain Linear Potentiometer Board with Thermistor Gauge Bridge (with Remote Sense) VW Sensor #1...

  • Page 37: Figure 33 - Terminal Board Layout

    Figure 33 depicts the terminal board to which gauge connections are made. If the terminal board is equipped with manual switches, connectors J1 and J2 will have ribbon cables that are connected to the switch boards. Terminal Blocks T1/2 to T31/32 are for the gauge connections. T1/2 T9/10 T17/18...

  • Page 38: Connector And Cable Wiring

    F.3.2 Connector and Cable Wiring Inside 10 Pin 8032-5 (TAN) Cable Description Color Bendix Wire Color Brown COM HI 1 White COM LO 1 White's Black Orange COM HI 2 ( 16-channel) Yellow COM LO 2 ( 16-channel) Red's Black Shield Drain Wires –...

  • Page 39: Model 8032-27 And Load Cell Wiring

    Green Blue White's black and Green wires are switched on Geokon 3 gauge VW load cells prior to serial number 3313. Table 16 -Common Conductor Chart Table 17 details the connections between the load cell and 8032-27 with the multiplexer board.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    F.4 Troubleshooting Below are some commonly experienced problems along with possible remedial action. Contact the factory if any problem remains unresolved or additional help is required. Symptom: A particular channel on the multiplexer appears to be malfunctioning:  Check sensor connections on the terminal board. Clean if corrosion exists. ...

  • Page 41: Daisy-Chain Operation

    Release Time ≈5 msec Switching Life Mechanical: 5 x 10 operations Electrical @ 30W: 2 x 10 operations Ambient Temperature −40 to +70°C TRIPOLAR PLASMA SURGE ARRESTOR: Nominal DC Breakdown Voltage 230V Surge Life 100 (10/1000 ms pulse @ 200 A) Maximum Surge Current 5 kA per side (8/20 µs pulse) Insulation Resistance...

  • Page 42: Figure 35 - Daisy-Chain Configuration (Does Not Apply To Model 8600-2)

    Multiplexer #2 VW Gages 33-64 MUX2 SW1 SETTING: 2 3 4 OFF OFF ON Reset Clock Multiplexer #3 VW Gages 65-96 MUX3 SW1 SETTING: 2 3 4 OFF ON OFF Figure 35 - Daisy-Chain Configuration (Does not apply to Model 8600-2)

  • Page 43: Maximum 8032-5 (Tan Cable) Cable Lengths

    Datalogger, Battery Voltage and ambient Temperature combinations. 12V @ 20C 9.6V @ 20C Feet 12V @ 50C 9.6V @ 50C # of 8032 MUX's Figure 36 - Recommended Maximum Cable Length (Does not apply to 8600-2)

  • Page 44: Appendix G. Cellular Modem Communications

    G.1 Supply As there are many providers, and options, available with respect to the choice of cellular modems, Geokon requires that the customer choose his/her modem, and provider of choice (or to add another modem to an existing account). For customers with little or no experience sourcing cellular modems, Geokon suggests one of the...

  • Page 45: Install

    When using a Sierra Wireless Raven XT modem, the red wire is 12 VDC and Black is Ground (white is not used). When using the Sierra Wireless LS-300 or FX400 series, the Red and White wires are both tied to +12 VDC and Black is Ground. Figure 37 - Model 8600-2 with Cellular Modem Installed...

  • Page 46: Communications

    G.3 Communications To add a communication port based off the Geokon Cell Modem Template, press the “Add Root” button and select a device. Continue selecting devices from the Add Box as shown until the communication link to the Datalogger is represented. Once the Datalogger (CR6Series) is added to the Network Map, press “Apply”.

  • Page 47: Figure 41 - Enter Internet Ip Address

    While still within the Setup Screen, IP Address must be entered. The Cell Modem IP Address must be entered as: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:3001 3001 represents the default port of the Cell Modem Figure 41 - Enter Internet IP Address When finished, press the “Apply” button at the bottom left of the Setup Screen. Minimize or close the Setup Screen and go back to the LoggerNet Launch Menu.

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