ACR Systems JR-1000 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT! Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com JR Data Loggers Reference Guide Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 For more information regarding trademarks, see the "Trademark Notices" section of this manual. ACR Systems Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it.
  • Page 3 TRADEMARK NOTICES TrendReader is a Registered Trademark of ACR Systems Inc.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3 JR-1000/1001 Temperature Logger ............................13 Description ................................Setup ................................Troubleshooting ................................4 APPENDIX A JR-1000/1001 Sample Rates ............................15 How a Data Logger Stores Readings ................................Sample Rate Tables ................................Index Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 For important information on how JR-1000 data loggers work and how to use them, read the Introduction to JR-1000 chapter. It will give you an overview of how the loggers work and how to configure them for your application. Next, read the chapter that deals with...
  • Page 7: Section I Jr-1000/1001 Data Loggers

    They can also start logging at a specified time. Self-powered by a long-life lithium battery that will provide years of reliable operation, your JR-1000/1001 can work independently from any external power supply or computer. When you are ready to look at the data it has collected, you can transfer all information to your computer through the use of TrendReader software.
  • Page 8: Programmed Operation

    · take readings continuously, or stop when memory is full 1.1.4 How JR Loggers Take Readings Each JR-1000/1001 data logger has an on-board temperature sensor that you can use to record ambient temperature. JR-1000/1001 data loggers can store readings to memory using one of two sampling methods: 1.
  • Page 9: How To Use Jr Loggers

    Test You can directly read the values that your JR-1000/1001 data logger is sensing using the Realtime capability of TrendReader software. This test gives you the opportunity to check your logger setup and make any necessary changes before starting the logging session.
  • Page 10 If you are concerned about theft take advantage of its small size and hide it completely out of view. Because JR-1000/1001 loggers are so light, you can use special mounting fasteners like Velcro® to attach them to almost any surface. Make sure your logger's mounting method will last the full length of your logging session.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Equation: Use Equation [45] ET016 Temperature in TrendReader software. Other equations for this thermistor type may be selected but will give incorrect results. You may also create Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: Product Approvals

    UL approved intrinsically safe for use in: Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C & D Class II, Division I, Groups E, F & G Class III, Division I Hazardous Locations TC3 Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13: Jr-1000/1001 Software Driver

    JR-1000/1001 Data Loggers JR-1000/1001 Software Driver TrendReader software uses a software driver to communicate with JR-1000/1001 data loggers. The software driver takes the form of two windows. The Status window, shown when you contact the logger, is used to display the settings currently stored in the data logger. The Setup window, shown when you select Edit Setup, is used to alter the current settings and apply the changes to the data logger.
  • Page 14: Logger Status

    Average (this does not apply to a sampling interval of 8 seconds). The Spot method still takes readings every 8 seconds but only stores the reading taken at the selected interval. Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15: Logger Memory

    Note that when the compression is set to ON the Start Time will display as NA in the Status window. If you want to see that Start Time do a Backup of the logger, the Start Time will be displayed in the Statistics tab of the graph Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16: Logger Channels

    Realtime value, if Realtime is turned on. The Description field is editable. The Realtime value is based on the equation that you select for the channel. The equation is selected in the Setup window but is not shown in the Status window. Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 If the logger is backed up the channel will be disabled then changes to the equation can be made in the graph using the Lines Tab in Graph Settings." Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18: Channel Calibration

    To set each calibration value, click on the appropriate calibration field and enter the value. The factory equations for the JR-1000/1001 use the Low, Mid, and High values as offset and span. Ext values are not used.
  • Page 19: Jr-1000/1001 Temperature Logger

    JR-1000/1001 Data Loggers JR-1000/1001 Temperature Logger A self-contained temperature logger, the JR-1000/1001 can be used easily in a wide variety of applications to collect temperature data. 1.3.1 Description The JR-1000/1001 is a single channel, low-cost temperature loggers featuring 5-year battery life and the ability to record for up to 244,800 readings with Compression turned on.
  • Page 20 The individual sensor associated with your JR-1000/1001 measures and records temperature only in one location. They do not, in any way, represent an overall reading.
  • Page 21: Appendix A Jr-1000/1001 Sample Rates

    The following tables list the maximum time spans over which your JR-1000/1001 will record readings. The time spans depend on the length of the sample rate. A JR-1000/1001 has a memory capacity of up to 244,800 readings when data compression is selected and up to 32,640 readings when data compression not selected.
  • Page 22 8 sec. 16 sec. 32 sec. 56 sec. 2 min. 4 min. 56 sec. 10 min. 20 min. 30 min. Table B-3: JR-1000/1001 Sample Rate Table with Compression (5 times) Sample Rate Years Days Hours Minutes Seconds 8 sec. 16 sec.
  • Page 23 JR-1000/1001 Data Loggers 32 sec. 56 sec. 2 min. 4 min. 56 sec. 10 min. 20 min. 30 min. Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24: Index

    Sampling 7, 8 Setup 7 Software 7 Specifications 5 Status 7, 8 Unknown Equation 10 - L - Logger 1 - S - Sample Rates 15 - T - Temperature 13 Copyright © 2010 ACR Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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