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DT2306 Potentiometer
Data Logger Manual
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Copyright © 2019. RST Instruments Ltd. All rights reserved.
Document Number: ELM0075B
Release Date:
April 18, 2019
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  • Page 1 RST Instruments Ltd. reserves the right to change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy. Copyright © 2019. RST Instruments Ltd. All rights reserved. Document Number: ELM0075B Release Date: April 18, 2019 RST INSTRUMENTS LTD.
  • Page 2 DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual ABLE OF EVISIONS Rev. Revision History Date Prepared Approved Initial release 18-Apr-2019 ELM0075B Page i...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual ABLE OF ONTENTS ......................1 NTRODUCTION ........................2 AFETY ......................2 NSTALLATION Installation Tools and Materials ................. 2 Software Installation ..................2 Potentiometer Connection ................. 3 .................... 8 OGGER ONFIGURATION Logging Tab ...................... 8 Status Tab ......................9 Data View Tab ....................
  • Page 4 DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual IST OF IGURES Figure 1-1 DT2306 potentiometer data logger ................1 Figure 1-2 Cable gland nut wrench .................... 1 Figure 3-1 Loosen the cable gland using two 20 mm wrenches ..........3 Figure 3-2 Loosen the cable gland using the cable gland nut wrench ........4 Figure 3-3 Remove the cable plug from the cable gland ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Logger lid A mini-B USB connector cable and RST Resource DVD are included in a standard DT2306 data logger shipment. Contact RST Instruments if any items are missing from the shipment. Visit https://www.rstinstruments.com/Geotechnical-Videos.html or https://youtu.be/a5hHQaN1NkI for an instructional installation video.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Avoid potential electrical faults when wiring the DT2306 data logger. Do not wire the DT2306 data logger in a lightning storm. The DT2306 data logger uses a 3.6 V lithium-thionyl chloride battery. Standard batteries (defined as SAFT LSH 20 D-cell, or equivalent) are used for radio-enabled...

  • Page 7: Potentiometer Connection

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual OTENTIOMETER ONNECTION There are five cable glands on the exterior of the DT2306 logger. The following instructions detail the steps necessary to loosen the glands and insert and connect the cable. CAUTION: VOID OPERATIONS WITH THE LOGGER COVER OFF IN RAIN OR SNOW...

  • Page 8: Figure 3-2 Loosen The Cable Gland Using The Cable Gland Nut Wrench

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual 3-2 L IGURE OOSEN THE CABLE GLAND USING THE CABLE GLAND NUT WRENCH Remove the black cable plugs from the cable glands. Refer to Figure 3-3. 3-3 R IGURE EMOVE THE CABLE PLUG FROM THE CABLE GLAND Loosen the 4 Phillips screws on the top of the logger.

  • Page 9: Figure 3-4 Dt2306 Connection Diagram

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual 3-4 DT2306 IGURE CONNECTION DIAGRAM Secure the wires to the logger circuit by tightening each wire with a 2.5 mm flat- blade screwdriver. Tighten the cable glands using the same wrench positioning as step 1. Refer to Figure 3-5.

  • Page 10: Figure 3-6 Activate The Battery

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual Perform a final half turn once the cable is immobile. Do not overtighten or under tighten cable glands. CAUTION VERTIGHTENING THE CABLE GLAND COULD DAMAGE THE CABLE NDER TIGHTENING THE CABLE GLAND COULD CAUSE A LEAKAGE AND WATER...

  • Page 11: Figure 3-8 Mini-B Usb Port

    -B USB IGURE PORT Connect the supplied USB connector cable to the DT2306 data logger and computer’s USB port. Launch the DT Logger Host software. Wait for the port and status indicator to turn green. Refer to Figure 3-9. Refer to Section 5 if the indicators do not turn green.

  • Page 12: Logger Configuration

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual The DT2306 data logger is now ready to be configured for data logging. OGGER ONFIGURATION The following sections detail how to correctly configure the DT2306 for data logging. It is important o ensure the logger is properly configured before beginning data collection.

  • Page 13: Status Tab

    Only click ‘yes’ if the data has already been downloaded. Click ‘no’ to return to the Logging Tab. TATUS The Status tab provides an overview of general information about the currently connected DT2306 data logger (such as logger information, logger status, battery life, and current memory usage) (Figure 4-2). ELM0075B Page 9...

  • Page 14: Figure 4-2 The Status Tab

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual 4-2 T IGURE HE STATUS TAB Ensure the serial number displayed matches the logger serial number. Click 'Collect Data' to download the data into a *.csv file. A prompt will appear asking to append or overwrite data. Append will continue to add data to existing readings in the memory.

  • Page 15: Data View Tab

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual The Data View tab provides a quick preview of logger data files (Figure 4-3). 4-3 D IGURE ATA VIEW TAB NOTE: D IEW DISPLAYS MAJOR DATA LOGGER SETTINGS AND ALL SAVED DATA RECORDS SE A TEXT FILE VIEWER OR SPREADSHEET PROGRAM ™)

  • Page 16: Graphical Monitor

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual 4-4 T IGURE HE MONITOR TAB Opening the monitor tab sets the data logger into monitor mode. The screen reports in % of the detected potentiometer ratio by default. Click the check boxes to change the display to Engineering Units.

  • Page 17: Sensors Tab

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual The real-time sensor reading is displayed below the graph window. The pre-set default range is applied in Range mode. Uncheck 'Auto' to apply a custom range. Minimum and maximum sensor reading values are automatically adjusted to display the entire graph.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-6 Sensor Tab

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual 4-6 S IGURE ENSOR TAB Refer to Table 4-2 for Sensors settings and descriptions. ELM0075B Page 14...

  • Page 19: Connections Tab

    DISCONNECT THE LOGGER BEFORE EXITING THE SOFTWARE ONNECTIONS The connections tab allows the user to change logger settings and access advanced features. Advanced features should be used only with the assistance of RST Instruments technical personnel. Contact RST for more information. ELM0075B Page 15...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    OMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ROBLEM OLUTION Manual installation of the USB drivers: Failed Drivers Installation Start Menu > RST Instruments > DT Logger Host software > Tools> Install USB Drivers Close other windows applications. Status Message: Port Not Open Select the correct logger using logger mode buttons.

  • Page 21: Attery Nformation

    NFORMATION ATTERY The DT2306 data logger uses a 3.6 V lithium-thionyl chloride battery. The type of battery used will depend upon whether or not the logger is radio-enabled. Table 6-1 summarizes the types of batteries and their uses in the DT 2306. Standard batteries (defined as SAFT LSH 20 D-cell, or equivalent) are used for radio-enabled loggers.

  • Page 22: Changing The Battery

    2 months DT Link 4 months To determine the remaining battery life, connect the DT2306 to a computer or Field PC and launch DT Logger Host. Battery status information will be displayed on the Status tab (Figure 4-2). Replace the battery when the estimated battery life is low to ensure uninterrupted operation.

  • Page 23: Service And Repair

    DT2306 Potentiometer Data Logger Manual 6-1 T IGURE IGHTEN SCREWS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER AND PATTERN Connect the data logger to the DT Logger Host software. Click on the Connections Tab. Click on 'Advanced'. Click on 'Initialize Battery'. Click on the Logging Tab. Verify that the settings are correct. Click on 'Apply Settings' to verify any parameter changes or to ensure current settings are accurate.

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