AEMC L100 User Manual

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SIMPLE LOGGER
RMS CURRENT MODULE
E N G L I S H
User Manual
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L100
L110

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  • Page 1 L100 SIMPLE LOGGER ®  RMS CURRENT MODULE L110 E N G L I S H User Manual...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The serial number for the Models L100 and L110 is located on the side of the case. Please record this number and purchase date for your records. SIMPLE LOGGER RMS CURRENT MODEL L100 CATALOG #: 2113.50 SERIAL #: _______________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE: ________________________________________ DISTRIBUTOR: ___________________________________________ SIMPLE LOGGER RMS CURRENT MODEL L110 CATALOG #: 2113.85 SERIAL #: _______________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE: ________________________________________ DISTRIBUTOR: ___________________________________________...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................2 1.1 International Electrical Symbols .............2 1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories ...........3 1.3 Receiving Your Shipment ...............3 1.4 Ordering Information ..............3 1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts ........3 2. PRODUCT FEATURES ..............4 2.1 Indicators and Buttons ..............4 2.2 Inputs and Outputs .................5 2.3 Mounting ..................5 3. SPECIFICATIONS................6 3.1 Electrical Specifications ..............6 3.2 Environmental Specifications .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and product damage may result. Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous. RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 5: Definition Of Measurement Categories

    Do not use an instrument that appears to be damaged. Ordering Information Simple Logger Model L100 (0 to 1Vrms) ......Cat. #2113.50 ® Simple Logger Model L110 (0 to 1Arms) ......Cat. #2113.85 ® Both models include software (CD-ROM), 6 ft DB-9 RS-232 cable, 9V Alkaline battery, set of Velcro mounting pads and user manual.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    (3) Input Safety Plugs (2) Red LED Indicator (4) RS-232 Interface 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 RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 7: Inputs And Outputs

    Inputs and Outputs The left side of the logger incorporates 4mm safety banana jack input con- nectors compatible with the current probes for which your Simple Logger ® was designed. The right side has a female 9-pin “D” shell serial connector used for data transmission from the logger to your computer. Mounting Your Simple Logger is equipped with clearance holes in the base plate ® tabs for mounting. For less permanent mounting, the Velcro pads (sup- ® plied loose) can be attached to the logger and the surface to which it will be mounted. RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications Number of Channels: 1 Measurement Range: 0 to 10,000Arms (requires optional current probe) 0 to 3000Arms (requires optional current probe) Input: 0 -1Vrms (L100) 0 - 1Arms (L110) Input Connection: Recessed Safety Banana Jacks Resolution: 8 Bits Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution 100% 1A or 1V 0.004A or V 0.5A or 0.5V 0.002A or V 0.25A or 0.25V 0.001A or V 12.5% 0.125A or 0.125V 0.0005A or V Reference condition: 23°C ± 3K, 20 to 70% RH, Frequency 50/60Hz, No AC external magnetic Field, DC magnetic field ≤...
  • Page 9: 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 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 ® Safety Specifications Working Voltage: EN 61010, 600V, Cat III *All specifications are subject to change without notice RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 10: Operation

    ® 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). 2. The Set-up window will appear. Figure 1 RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 11 *Acrobat Reader - Links to the Adobe web site to download the ® most recent version of Adobe 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 ® viewing of documentation files. 3. To install the software, select Simple Logger Software Setup in the top section of the Set-up window, then select Simple Logger, Version 6.xx in the Options section.
  • Page 12: Using The Software

    This menu will only appear if a Simple Logger is connected to the COM port. ® Simply click on the desired group and then select the proper units from the window that opens. You will be returned to the main screen and the graph Y axis scale will be recalculated using the choice you made here. Future downloads will use the units selected here for graphing as well. The Simple Logger communicates to the software its basic configura- ® tion. Therefore, you will only be offered choices that are compatible to the logger. RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    5. If the unit is not in record mode after installing the new battery, dis- connect it and press the button twice then reinstall the battery. 6. Reattach the base plate using the four screws removed in Step 2. Your logger is now recording (LED blinking). Press the PRESS button for five seconds to stop the instrument. NOTE: For long-term storage, remove the battery to prevent dis- charge effects. Cleaning The body of the logger should be cleaned with a cloth moistened with soapy water. Rinse with a cloth moistened with clean water. Do not use solvent. RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 14: Importing .Txt Files Into A Spreadsheet

    4. Double-click on the desired file to open the Text Import Wizard. 5. Review the selections in the first wizard screen and make sure that the following choices are selected: Original Data Type: Delimited Start Import at Row: 1 File Origin: Windows (ANSI) 6. Click the “NEXT” button at the bottom of the Wizard dialog box. The second wizard screen will appear. 7. Click on “Comma” in the Delimiters box. A check mark should appear. 8. Click the “NEXT” button at the bottom of the Wizard dialog box. The third wizard screen will appear. 9. A view of the actual data to be imported should appear in the lower section of the window. Column 1 should be highlighted. In the Column Data Format window, select “Date”. 10. Next, click on “Finish” to complete the process and import the data. 11. The data will now appear in your spreadsheet in two columns (A and B) and will look similar to that shown in Figure A-1. RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 15: Formatting The Date And Time

    35401.49 27.5 35401.49 35401.49 34.5 35401.49 Figure 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. Click on column ‘B’ at the top of the column to select the data, then click on “Insert” from the main menu and select “Columns” from the drop-down menu. 2. Next, click on column ‘A’ at the top of the column to select the data, then click on “Edit” from the main menu and select “Copy” to copy the entire column. 3. Click on cell 1 of column ‘B’ and then click on “Edit” and select “Paste” to insert a duplicate of column ‘A’ into column ‘B’. This is necessary if you want to show the date and time in two separate columns. 4. Next, click on the top of column ‘A’, then click on “Format” and select “Cells” from the drop-down menu. RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 16 11:45 AM 12/02/04 11:45 AM 12/02/04 11:45 AM 23.5 12/02/04 11:45 AM 27.5 12/02/04 11:45 AM 12/02/04 11:45 AM 34.5 12/02/04 11:45 AM 12/02/04 11:45 AM 41.5 12/02/04 11:45 AM 45.5 12/02/04 11:46 AM 12/02/04 11:46 AM Figure A-2. Shows Date, Time and Value RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 17: Repair And Calibration

    NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Technical and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, mail, fax or e-mail our technical support team: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough, MA 02035 USA Phone: (800) 343-1391 (508) 698-2115 Fax: (508) 698-2118 E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com www.aemc.com NOTE: Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough, MA address. RMS Current Simple Logger Model L100/L110 ®...
  • Page 18: 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 19 08/18 99-MAN 100209 v13 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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