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- Page 1 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 DATA LOGGER GEOLOGGER LINX...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 CONTENTS Page 2 INTRODUCTION General description Theory of operation Software Firmware Host system requirements Electro magnetic compatibility Philosophy of operation CONFORMITY MARKINGS DELIVERY Packaging Handling Inspection Storage INSTALLATION Location Installing the batteries Installing the software OPERATION Connecting sensors Fitting connectors... - Page 3 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 CONTENTS contd... Page MAINTENANCE Replacing batteries Updating firmware Memory format TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATION 10.0 SPARE PARTS 11.0 RETURN OF GOODS 12.0 LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 4: Introduction
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 1.0 INTRODUCTION This manual is intended for all users of the GeoLogger Linx data loggers and provides a guide for its installation, operation and maintenance. It is VITAL that personnel responsible for the installation and use of the GeoLogger Linx READ and UNDERSTAND the manual, prior to working with the equipment. -
Page 5: Host System Requirements
The GeoLogger Linx has been designed and tested for EMC under the relevant CE marking directives to ensure compliance and reliable operation. -
Page 6: Philosophy Of Operation
1.7 Philosophy of operation Geocal Files All Geosense vibrating wire sensors manufactured after 01/03/2016 are sent with geocal files which contain calibration information. These files can be imported into each channel of the Linx logger leaving only the Sensor Name and Site Zero Information to be inputted manually. - Page 7 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 1.7 Philosophy of operation contd… Scenario 3: At time of installation no sensor information is uploaded to the logger. To Download: User Connects to logger and navigates to sensor config, correct factors are inputted, uploaded and then data is collected. NOTE: During download the sensor configuration information on the software is used for converting to engineering units, if required the user can update the sensor information in the software and download without uploading sensor information to the logger in order to...
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Page 8: Conformity
United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1359 270457, Fax: +44 (0)1359 272860 www.geosense.co.uk Declaration of Conformity We Geosense Ltd at above address declare that the equipment detailed below, complies with the requirements of the following EU Directives:- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC •... -
Page 9: Markings
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 3.0 MARKINGS ® Geosense GeoLogger Linx is labelled with the following information:- Manufacturers telephone number & website address Product group: Data logger Product: GeoLogger Linx Model: Linx-1C,Linx-4C,Linx-8C Input supply: 6 Volt DC (battery), 3V USB... -
Page 10: Delivery
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 4.0 DELIVERY This section should be read by all users of the GeoLogger Linx. 4.1 Packaging ® Geosense GeoLoggers are packed for transportation to site. Packaging is suitably robust to allow normal handling by transportation companies. Inappropriate handling techniques may cause damage to the packaging and the enclosed equipment. -
Page 11: Installation
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 5.0 INSTALLATION This section of the manual is intended for all users of the GeoLogger Linx and is intended to provide guidance with respect to their installation. 5.1 Location ® Prior to installing a Geosense GeoLogger Linx it is essential to establish and confirm details of the installation to be carried out. -
Page 12: Installing The Software
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 5.3 Installing Linx™ software The Linx™ software is loaded onto the USB supplied with the unit. It can also be downloaded from the Geosense website www.geosense.co.uk/downloads/ Linxsoftware To install the software:- Turn on the host device (PC, laptop or Windows tablet) Insert the USB stick into a USB port on the host device Double click on the setup.exe file and follow the instructions to complete the software... - Page 13 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 5.3 Installing Linx™ software contd... If a desktop shortcut is required tick the box Once the download time bar has finished click on the Finish button. For software version > V1.0.3 an option to installed the correct driv- ers will appear.
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Page 14: Operation
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION The GeoLogger Linx™ can be fitted with female quick connectors or cable glands 6.1 Quick Connectors THE SLOT ON THE FEMALE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE CAP TO CONNECTOR MUST BE ACCESS THE CONNECTOR ALIGNED WITH THE PEG ON... -
Page 15: Connecting Sensors
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION contd... 6.1 Fitting Quick Connectors contd... Connectors comprise of the following components:- 1 - Coupling 2 - Housing 3 - Grommet(s) 4 - Locking nut Remove from the packaging and fit connectors as follows:- STEP 1 Unscrew and remove the locking STEP 2... -
Page 16: Fitting Connectors
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION contd... 6.2 Fitting Quick Connectors contd... STEP 3 NOTE: The connector is supplied with two sizes of grommet 4-6mm & 6-8mm. The appropriate size should be selected to fit the cable diameter. Feed the cable through the locking nut, grommet and housing STEP 4 Wire the conductors into the... - Page 17 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION contd... 6.2 Fitting Quick Connectors contd... STEP 5 Once wiring is complete screw the housing back onto the coupling STEP 6 Fit the grommet into the back of the housing STEP 7 Screw the back nut onto the housing and fully tighten...
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Page 18: Cable Glands
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION contd... 6.3 Cable glands A 2.5mm terminal screwdriver and 20mm open ended spanner with be required. STEP 1 Each cable gland is supplied with a blanking plug which must be removed to allow cabling. LEAVE PLUG IN IF CHANNEL NOT USED... - Page 19 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION contd... 6.3 Cable glands contd... STEP 2 Remove approximately 75mm of the sensor cable outer sheath Remove approximately 10mm of each individual conductor outer sheath and fix into the individual terminals in the removable male part of the green terminal block STEP 3 Pass the cable through the gland...
- Page 20 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION contd... 6.3 Cable glands contd... SH NTC NTC VW- VW+ NTC- NTC+ (thermistor) (thermistor) Drain Green White Black wire NTC- SHLD Note (from left to right) Single channel loggers have wiring block configuration: SH;...
- Page 21 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.) OPERATION contd... 6.3 Cable glands contd... STEP 5 Once all channels are wired into the green male terminal block fully tighten the cable gland to prevent the cable from moving STEP 6 Once the cable gland is tight place the male terminal block into the female block attached to the printed circuit board.
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Page 22: Running The Software
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.4 Running the software Connect the USB cable to both devices before using the Linx™ software. Open the software on the host device and the following screen could be shown: CONNECT BOTH DEVICES BEFORE STARTING THE SOFTWARE A successful connection is confirmed and this message will be shown every time the “Home”... -
Page 23: Home Page
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.4.1 Home page The following information is provided:- • Logger connection status • The data logger model & firmware version • The type of logger • Logging status • Battery health • Temperature of the logger •... -
Page 24: Synchronising Date & Time
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.4.3 Synchronising date & time SYNCHRONISE THE DATE & TIME BEFORE CONFIGURING THE Linx™ LOGGER Before starting you will need to synchronise the date & time of the Linx™ logger. To synchronise click on the clock icon. -
Page 25: Real Time Readings
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.5 Real time readings Select the Real Time icon This allows you to see real time readings to confirm that each sensor is working or where real time readings are required. To start real time readings select Enable real time data Or you can select the Enable all NO DATALOGGING OCCURS IN... - Page 26 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.5 Real time readings contd…. Confirmation that this mode is working can be seen by the message Real time acq. Packet And the two red buttons will flash as each reading is taken Box highlighted in means no sensor is connected Box highlighted in green...
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Page 27: Sensor Configuration
6.6 Sensor configuration 6.6.1 Cal file input & linear This mode allows the linear factors from the Geosense calibration sheet to be automatically inputted into the software. The calibration information is provided using a text file that will have been forwarded by email at the time of supply (see below). - Page 28 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.1 Cal file input & linear contd... Search for the relevant Geosense Calibration file (.geocal) and select Open This will import all the calibration factors Once the calibration factors have been uploaded fill in the following...
- Page 29 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.1 Sensor configuration - Cal file input & linear contd... Once all the information has been entered into all the necessary channels select UPLOAD CALIBRATION FACTORS TO LOGGER DEFAULT IS Linear Factor & Cal file Input this stage you have the option to confirm or to cancel...
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Page 30: Cal File Input & Polynomial
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.2 Sensor configuration - Cal file input & polynomial This mode allows the information from the Geosense calibration sheet to be uploaded automatically into the software. The calibration information is provided using a text file that will have been forwarded by email at the time of supply (see below). - Page 31 6.6.2 Sensor configuration - Cal file input & polynomial contd... Select Sensor config icon Select the required channel to be configured Select Polynomial & Cal File Input Select IMPORT FACTORS Search for the relevant Geosense calibration file (geocal) and select Open...
- Page 32 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.2 Sensor configuration - Cal file input & polynomial contd... Once the calibration factors have been loaded fill in the following fields:- Logger name • Sensor name • Zero reading • Temperature at zero •...
- Page 33 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.2 Sensor configuration - Cal file input & polynomial contd... Once all the information has been entered select UPLOAD CALIBRATION FACTORS TO LOGGER REPEAT FOR ALL THE REQUIRED CHANNELS At this stage you have the option to confirm or to cancel To confirm select YES.
- Page 34 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.2 Sensor configuration - Cal file input & polynomial contd... NOTE 1 contd… Once EXPORT ALL FACTORS has been selected it will open the browser on your computer Select the required location Click on Select Folder This will then save the text file with the calibration factors into this location...
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Page 35: Manual & Polynomial
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.3 Sensor configuration - Manual & polynomial Select the Sensor config icon Select Polynomial in the VW conversion box Select Manual input in the Input mode box Fill in all the available fields including all the values from the calibration sheet provided with each sensor. - Page 36 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.3 Sensor configuration - Manual & polynomial contd... Once all the data has been inputted select UPLOAD CALIBRATION FACTORS TO LOGGER At this stage you have the option to confirm or to cancel To confirm select YES. All the entered data will then be uploaded to the logger To cancel select Abort.
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Page 37: Manual & Linear
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.4 Sensor configuration - Manual & linear Select Linear in the VW conversion box Select Manual input in the Input mode box Fill in all the fields including all the values from the calibration sheet provided with each sensor. NOTE: The sweep range can be found on the individual sensor data sheet... - Page 38 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.6.4 Sensor configuration - Manual & linear contd... Once all the data has been inputted select UPLOAD CALIBRATION FACTORS TO LOGGER At this stage you have the option to confirm or to cancel To confirm select YES. All the entered data will then be uploaded to the logger To cancel select Abort.
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Page 39: Logger Configuration
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.7 Logger configuration This section allows the logger to be configured to the project requirements Select the Logger config icon Channels Channels can be selected individually or you can Select All... - Page 40 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.7 Logger configuration contd... Sampling rate The sampling rate (interval) can be selected in Seconds Minutes Hours Days Date Can be set from Start to Stop using the calendar. It can also be set for Continuous (no end date) NOTE To change each day/month/year...
- Page 41 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.7 Logger configuration contd... Sampling rate contd... The sampling rate (interval) can also have four different steps by selecting Multi Interval Individual Start & Stop times can be set to suit the project requirements Data storage Two types of data storage are available:- On filled memory...
- Page 42 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.7 Logger configuration contd... Configuration of logger Once all the settings have been selected they need to be uploaded to the data logger Select Upload Logger Config At this stage you have the option to confirm or to cancel To confirm select YES.
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Page 43: Start & Stop Logging Status
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.8 Start & stop logging status If the Logger Status is OFF it is necessary to select “start logging mode” Before the logging mode starts confirmation of the logging configuration is displayed If all is correct select YES to set to logging mode... - Page 44 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.8 Start & stop logging status contd... Confirmation that the Logger Status is ON is confirmed in the bottom right pane Logging mode can be started with the USB still inserted into the logger. Batteries provided with the logger will need to be placed inside the battery cradle to allow logger to be powered once USB cable is...
- Page 45 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.8 Start & stop logging status contd... Once data collection is complete and the logger is to be left unused and in order to safeguard battery life and memory it is necessary to select “stop logging mode”...
- Page 46 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.8 Start & stop logging status contd... If you forget to set the logger to Start Logging Mode on pressing the Exit button you will be prompted to confirm if you want to exit before starting the Logging Mode...
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Page 47: Download & Append Data
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.9 Download & append data It is not necessary to select the Stop Logging Mode in order to download data. Downloading or appending can therefore by carried out in any mode. The data can also be downloaded in different units by selecting the relevant ones Select Download Data... - Page 48 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.9 Download & append data contd…. On completion of downloading the browser will open to allow you to select the location to save the data The software creates CSV files. Both Engineering unit values or raw data units are available in the output CSV file if the VW Sensor conversion factors are set in the “Temperature Conversion”...
- Page 49 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.9 Download & append data contd…. The data is presented as above There is also a facility to Append all downloaded data to an existing file. This can be useful if the memory has to be cleared. Select Append Data On completion the browser will open to allow you to select the location to...
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Page 50: Download Calibration Factors From Logger
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 6.9.1 Download calibration factors from logger Please note the calibration factors are automatically downloaded from the logger however as a backup feature there is a facility to download all the calibration factors from the logger to the software on your PC. This can be useful where calibration factors are accidently cleared. -
Page 51: Maintenance
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 MAINTENANCE The maintenance for Linx Loggers is minimal for most applications but the following should be checked periodically:- ITEM ACTION Enclosure Check for damage, water ingress Connections Check tightness Internal cables Check for loose connections Battery Check voltage (replace if necessary) Firmware... -
Page 52: Updating Firmware
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 Updating firmware As part of continual improvement updates to firmware may occur. Updates will be available from the website. We recommend you check periodically to see if you have the latest firmware installed. The version is shown on the home page. In order to install new firmware:- Verify that you have installed the logger’s drivers correctly •... - Page 53 In the “Tools” menu, select “Fw upgrade” and then select the .hex file path of the desired upgrade supplied from Geosense. Wait for the progress bar to finish. During this process the red and green LED’s flash alternately, the red very fast and the green much slower.
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Page 54: Memory Format
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 Updating firmware contd... Once the progress bar has reached the end, the program will reconnect to the logger in standard working mode. Once connected, check the Logger name and the version of updated firmware at the bottom-left hand corner. - Page 55 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 Memory format contd... To upgrade the firmware select Yes...
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Page 56: Troubleshooting
Therefore the user should follow any help found within the software itself. For any communication problems select the Help button which will offer various solutions to the problem. If problems still arise please contact Geosense for further assistance. -
Page 57: Specification
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 9.0 SPECIFICATION MODEL LINX-1C LINX-4C LINX-8C Channels 1VW + 1NTC 4 VW + 4 NTC 8VW + 8 NTC Vibrating wire Excitation 0 - 5 V 0 - 5 V 0 - 5 V Range 260 to 4800 Hz 260 to 4800 Hz 260 to 4800 Hz... -
Page 58: Spare Parts
Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 10.0 SPARE PARTS The following components are available:- Part number Description Q22-011BP Battery - AA Alkaline 4 pack Q22-012BP Battery - C Alkaline 4 pack Q35-507 USB cable Q12-087 Dust cap... -
Page 59: Return Of Goods
11.4 Packaging and Carriage All used goods shipped to the factory must be sealed inside a clean plastic bag and packed ® in a suitable carton. If the original packaging is not available, Geosense should be ® contacted for advice. Geosense will not be responsible for damage resulting from inadequate returns packaging or contamination under any circumstances. -
Page 60: Limited Warranty
Sufficient site data has been provided to Geosense by the purchaser as regards the nature of the installation to allow Geosense confirm its suitability for use and that it shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The equipment is warranted for 1 year from the date of shipment from the manufacturer to the purchaser. - Page 61 Linx Logger V1.3 April 2018 NOTES:...
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