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  • Page 1 Operating manual Data Logger DL230...
  • Page 2 Data Logger DL230 Operating manual: 73022387 Issue: Issue date: 11/11/2014 Software version: from 1.01...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ................25 3.2.1 Battery power supply for the basic device .....25 3.2.2 Battery power supply for the integrated modem ....26 3.3 Power supply for the DL230 with integrated power supply unit ..................26 3.3.1 Battery power supply for the basic device .....26 3.3.2 External power supply ...........26...
  • Page 4 5.2.1.2 Connection to an encoder ........41 5.2.2 Sealing the input terminals ..........42 5.2.3 Connecting the power supply ........42 5.2.3.1 Power supply for the DL230 with integrated power supply unit ..............42 5.2.4 Connect outputs of the DL230 ........43 5.2.4.1 Electrical insulation of the outputs ......

  • Page 5: General

    General 5.3.1.4 Adjusting meter readings ........49 5.3.1.5 Configuration of the outputs ........50 5.3.1.6 Setting the daylight saving time ......50 5.3.1.7 Deleting the measurement archive ......51 5.3.1.8 Deleting the calibration log ........51 5.3.1.9 Closing and securing the calibration lock ....52 5.3.1.10 Use of the "HT/LT conversion" ......52 5.3.2 Sealing ................53 5.3.2.1 External view ............53 5.3.2.2 Internal view ............54...
  • Page 6 General 6.4.3.1 VxMPL – Maximum measurement period counter of the respective input in the previous month ... 72 6.4.3.2 VxDGL – Maximum daily counter of the respective input in the previous month ........72 6.4.3.3 VxMPL∆ – Consumption of the last measurement period of the respective input ........
  • Page 7 General 9 Appendix ...................104 9.1 List of spare parts and accessories ........104 9.1.1 Fastening elements .............104 9.1.2 Small parts and miscellaneous ........104 9.1.3 Documentation ............104 9.2 EC Declaration of Conformity ..........106 9.3 ATEX Type Examination Certificate ........107 9.3.1 Associated apparatus for Zone 0/1 ......107...

  • Page 9: General

    General 1 General 1.1 Information about this manual This manual allows for safe and efficient use of the device. Compliance with all safety information and instructions for use con- tained in this operating manual is a prerequisite for safe working processes and proper use of the device.

  • Page 10: Customer Service And Repairs

    General 1.3.1 Customer service and repairs Tel. +49 (0) 61 34 / 605-0   Fax +49 (0) 61 34 / 605-390  E-mail: info@elster.com 1.3.2 Electronic hotline In the event of faults, you can also contact the electronic hotline. ...

  • Page 11: Tips And Recommendations

    General CAUTION! ... indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could lead to material damage. 1.4.2 Tips and recommendations … provides useful tips and recommendations as well as information for ensuring efficient and smooth operations. 1.5 Limitation of liability All of the information contained in this manual has been compiled under consideration of valid standards and regulations, the latest technological developments, and our many years of experience and...

  • Page 12: Copyright Protection

    Contraventions to this provision shall result in damage compensation. We reserve the right to assert further claims. 1.7 Scope of delivery The scope of delivery for the DL230 includes:  Data Logger DL230  Dispatch list Design data sheet ...

  • Page 13: Storage

    The free "enSuite" program also belongs to the accessories for the DL230 and is available under www.elster-instromet.com. This can be used to program the DL230 data logger via its data interfaces to perform advanced applications. The DL230 can be supplied as a calibrated and non-calibrated device and is also available in different models.
  • Page 14 General CAUTION! Material damage caused by the formation of condensation. Fluctuations in temperature during storage may cause condensation to form. This may lead to subsequent malfunctions of the device. Therefore: – After storage or transport in cold weather conditions or after having been exposed to strong temperature fluctuations, the device should slowly be adjusted to the room temperature before being put into operation.

  • Page 15: Safety

    2.1 General The DL230 is an intrinsically safe device as per the ATEX Product Directive 94/9/EC and the ATEX Operating Directive 1999/92/EC EN, and is suitable for operation within the following explosive gas atmospheres: ...

  • Page 16: Intended Use

    This device is solely designed and constructed for the intended use described below. Data logger DL230 is provided as a compact device which can be calibrated for measuring and saving counter pulses, meter readings or level changes for various types of energy.

  • Page 17: Personnel

    Safety WARNING! Danger resulting from misuse. Misuse of the device may lead to dangerous situations. Therefore: – Only use the device according to its intended use. – Do not use the device to regulate the gas flow or other variables affecting the gas volume in the entire system.
  • Page 18 Safety The gas specialist will be specially trained in the respective area and will be familiar with the relevant standards and regulations.  Calibration officer on the basis of their professional training, knowledge and experience and awareness of applicable standards and regulations, are in a position to perform the works on gas systems.

  • Page 19: Personal Protective Equipment

    Safety 2.4 Personal protective equipment When working on the device inside a gas-handling plant, personal protective equipment must be worn to minimize risks to health.  During works on the device, the necessary personal protective equipment must be worn inside the respective plant at all times The notices relating to personal protective equipment mounted in ...

  • Page 20: Specific Risks

    Safety 2.5 Specific risks The residual risks arising from the risk assessment will be listed below. Please observe the safety and warning information specified in the following chapters to reduce risks to health and to prevent dangerous situations from arising. WARNING! Misuse of batteries may present a risk of injury.
  • Page 21 Safety WARNING! Risk of fire from highly flammable substances! Highly flammable substances, liquids or gases could catch fire and lead to serious or fatal injuries. Therefore: – Do not smoke within the danger zone or within close proximity to this zone. No naked flames or ignition sources are permitted within this zone.

  • Page 22: Environmental Protection

    Safety 2.6 Environmental protection CAUTION! Environmentally hazardous substances! If environmentally hazardous substances are handled incorrectly this may cause significant damage to the environment, particularly if they are improperly dis- posed of. Therefore: – The instructions below should be observed at all times.

  • Page 23: Operator's Responsibility

    Safety 2.7 Operator's responsibility The device will be used in the commercial sector. The operator of device will therefore be subject to legal obligations concerning occu- pational safety. In addition to the safety information contained in these instructions, the valid safety, accident prevention, and environmental protection regulations for the area of application of the device, must be adhered to.
  • Page 24 Safety The operator must ensure that the installation and maintenance  works described in this manual are carried out correctly.  The operator must regularly have all safety mechanisms checked for their functionality and completeness.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    Unit Width (incl. antenna cover) Height (incl. cable glands) Depth Permissible ambient temperature range -25 ... +60 °C 3.2 Power supply for the DL230 without integrated power supply unit 3.2.1 Battery power supply for the basic device Data Value Unit...

  • Page 26: Battery Power Supply For The Integrated Modem

    Voltage General nominal capacity 13.0 Usable capacity 3.3 Power supply for the DL230 with integrated power supply unit 3.3.1 Battery power supply for the basic device Batteries for switching to battery mode in the event of a power failure: see chapter 3.2.1 "Battery power supply for the basic device"...

  • Page 27: Digital Inputs

    Technical data 3.4 Digital inputs 3.4.1 Pulse and signal inputs Data Value Unit Open-circuit voltage U Internal resistance R > 1 MΩ Short circuit current I μA Switch point "ON":  Resistance R max. kΩ  Voltage U max. Switch point "OFF":  Resistance R min.

  • Page 28: Encoder Inputs

    Technical data If the software debounce is parameterized to a frequency higher than 2 Hz, then it may lead to counting errors caused by electromagnetic interference under certain circumstances. 3.4.2 Encoder inputs An encoder can only be connected to inputs 1 and 2 (terminals DE1 and DE2).

  • Page 29: Interfaces

    Technical data 3.6 Interfaces 3.6.1 Serial optical interface Data Value Unit Baud rate 9600 Baud Format 1 start bit, 1 parity bit, 1 stop bit 3.6.2 Integrated modem Data Value Unit Modem type GSM / GPRS / EDGE Frequency bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3.7 Measurement conditions 3.7.1 Environment...

  • Page 30: Labelling

    Technical data 3.8 Labelling The DL230 is authorized as a high-flow display device HBA and as a flow-recording device BRG for gas and water by the PTB. The label is placed on the front panel of the device (see Construction and Function chapter).

  • Page 31: Atex Marking

    Technical data 3.8.2 ATEX marking The plates for the "Ex" marking of the DL230 are located on the top panel of the device housing. 3.8.2.1 Associated apparatus for Zone 0 and 1 III.: 2 1 Manufacturer and address 4 Ex-marking...

  • Page 32: Device Software Identification

    Technical data 3 Identification number on the plate 3.8.3 Device software Identification  Move the cursor using the arrow keys to the "Serv." register and to the values "Vers" (device software version) and "Chk" (check- sum) via the following path: Serv.

  • Page 33: Construction And Function

    Construction and Function 4 Construction and Function 4.1 External view III. 4 1 Display 6 Cable glands 2 Function key 7 Arrow keys     3 Optical interface 8 Enter button „ENTER“ 4 Escape button „ESC“ 9 Aerial 5 Hinge 10 Sealing eyelets...

  • Page 34: Internal View

    Construction and Function 4.2 Internal view III. 5 1 Connections for counting and 4 Connections for the signal inputs DE1 to DE4 power supply unit 2 Connections for pulse and 5 Modem battery signal outputs DA1 to DA2 connections 3 Device battery connections 6 Modem with SIM card holder...

  • Page 35: Short Description

    Energy supply is with lithium batteries. In addition, the device can also be equipped with a 230VAC power supply unit. For data communication purposes an integrated GSM/GPRS modem is available. Use of the DL230 is via 7 keys and an alphanumeric display on the front panel. 4.4 Connections...
  • Page 36 Construction and Function Further details on the connection possibilities for the DL230 and the available equipment versions can be found in the "Technical Data" chapter and in chapter "Assembly, Connection and Putting into Operation".

  • Page 37: Assembly, Connection And Putting Into Operation

    0 or 1 and inside ATEX zone 2. When using in zone 2, the following warning applies: DANGER! The DL230 must not be used in Zone 0 or Zone 1! WARNING! When using in Zone 2 may present a risk of explo- sion! –...

  • Page 38: Assembly On A Pipeline

    1. Screw into place with the aid of two self-tapping screws for plas- tic 4x13 mm (III. 6: 1 ) cylinder screws, insert the A2 universal bracket in the boreholes provided (III. 6: 3 ) on the DL230 (III. 6: 2 ).

  • Page 39: Assembly On A Wall

    III. 7). 2. Select wall plugs which correspond to the size of the screws and insert these in the boreholes in the wall. 3. Use four universal screws 50mm x 5mm for attaching the DL230 to a wall.

  • Page 40: Connection

    Assembly, Connection and Putting into Operation 5.2 Connection The DL230 is available as a calibrated or a non- calibrated device. Information regarding additional equipment versions of the DL230 can be found under www.elster-instromet.com. DANGER! The connection of non-intrinsically-safe or non-...

  • Page 41: Connecting Meters

    Assembly, Connection and Putting into Operation The connections described below should only be sealed by a calibration officer. If the DL230 is used for operations which are not subject to calibration regulations, the seals on the respective connections can be omitted.

  • Page 42: Sealing The Input Terminals

    (see chapter 5.3.2). 5.2.3 Connecting the power supply 5.2.3.1 Power supply for the DL230 with integrated power supply unit DANGER! Danger to life from electrical current! Touching live parts poses an imminent danger to life.

  • Page 43: Connect Outputs Of The Dl230

    DANGER! The connection of non-intrinsically-safe or non- associated apparatus presents a risk of explosion! The operation of the DL230 as associated apparatus for zone 0 or 1 and the connection of non-intrinsically-safe equipment which exceeds those conditions and limit values specified in the declaration of conformity, pre- sents a risk of explosion.
  • Page 44 The wire cross-section for the connection to the DL230 outputs is 0.33 … 2.5 mm Different downstream devices can be connected to the digital outputs of the DL230. The outputs are preconfigured for this purpose (see chapter 5.3.1.5). 1. Connect the downstream device to the corresponding digital outputs (terminals DA1 to DA2) of the DL230 (Ill.: 10).

  • Page 45: Electrical Insulation Of The Outputs

    Assembly, Connection and Putting into Operation 5.2.4.1 Electrical insulation of the outputs In standard cases, all negative poles of the outputs are electrically connected to the motherboard. For special applications, i.e. switching a positive pole, each output can be electrically separated from the motherboard and from the other outputs.

  • Page 46: Putting Into Operation

    Ill.: 11 5.3 Putting into operation 5.3.1 Configuration of measurement parameters If the DL230 is subject to calibration regulations, the works described below should only be performed by legally authorized individuals. The necessary operating parameters can be adjusted using the free configuration program "enSuite", which is available under...
  • Page 47 Assembly, Connection and Putting into Operation Position of the key to open the calibration lock.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Parameters For The Pulse Transducer Of The Meter

    5.3.1.3 Activating encoder mode If an encoder is connected as per 5.2.1.2 the encoder mode is activated as follows: Start the "Encoder Recognition" function using the DL230 keypad as follows:  Move the cursor to the "Serv." register and to the value "Md.I1"...

  • Page 49: Adjusting Meter Readings

    Assembly, Connection and Putting into Operation  Wait until "Auto-Encoder" is replaced by another value. This can take up to a minute as the DL230 activates and test all known encoder protocols consecutively.  On successful detection the DL230 displays the label "Vo1" on the meter reading of the meter: Serv.

  • Page 50: Configuration Of The Outputs

    Aside from the settings described here, a range of other functions can be configured for the outputs, e.g. status information or time-synchronous pulses. A complete description can be found in the DL230 Application Manual that can be downloaded under www.elster-instromet.com.

  • Page 51: Deleting The Measurement Archive

    All measurement archives (no logs) will be deleted. In order to ensure that the archive is not accidentally deleted, the serial number of the DL230 must be entered whilst the calibration lock is open (this number is located on the identification plate of the device).

  • Page 52: Closing And Securing The Calibration Lock

    5.3.2.2. 5.3.1.10 Use of the "HT/LT conversion" The DL230 also offers an option to carry out the switch over from the high tariff meter (HT) to the low tariff (LT) meter. Whether such a switch over has been parameterized can be found under: Serv.

  • Page 53: Sealing

    Adjustment is simple to carry out via enSuite configuration software. Parameterization of the device is described in the DL230 application manual. 5.3.2 Sealing 5.3.2.1 External view Ill.: 13 1 Possible sealing point to secure the identification plate via adhe- sive seal.

  • Page 54: Internal View

    Assembly, Connection and Putting into Operation 5.3.2.2 Internal view Ill.: 14 1 Sealing point to secure the calibration switch. 2 Sealing points to secure the circuit board cover. 3 Sealing points to secure the terminal covers of the inputs and outputs used.

  • Page 55: Verifying Assembly And Connection

    5.3.4 Verifying assembly and connection WARNING! Risk as a result of incorrect assembly and connection Incorrect assembly and connection of the DL230 may lead to life-threatening situations. Therefore: – Assemble and connect the DL230 correctly. – Sealing should solely be carried out by a calibration officer.

  • Page 56: Data Transfer

    5.3.5 Data transfer For the various options available regarding data transmission to a control center via the integrated modem then please follow the corresponding instructions in the DL230 applications manual which can be downloaded from von http://www.dl230.de/ (DOWNLOADS  Dokumente).

  • Page 57: Operation

    The following groups of people are authorized to perform different functions when operating the DL230. 6.2.1 Instructed personnel A person instructed on how to operate the DL230, who  will be informed of the tasks assigned to them and possible risks resulting from inappropriate behaviour, in a training session provided by the operator.

  • Page 58: Calibration Officer

    Operation are authorized to read and take note of values and parameters  using the control elements of the DL230, and to perform changes which are not subject to calibration regulations. 6.2.3 Calibration officer A calibration officer, who,  on the basis of their professional training, knowledge and...

  • Page 59: Basic Principles

    Operation 6.3 Basic principles As already explained in the "Construction and Function" chapter, the DL230 can be operated and programed using the control elements on the front panel of the device. Ill. 16: Front panel of the DL230 1 Alphanumeric display 4 Arrow keys ...

  • Page 60: Display

    Operation 6.3.1 Display The display is divided into the five registers "Main", "Cust.", "Admin", "Serv." and "Ctrl." under which measurements, settings and other data are displayed. Ill. 17 Display layout 1 Cursor 6 External power supply 2 Device status 7 Reception strength of the modem 3 Active register 8 Battery charge status...

  • Page 61: Button Functions

    Operation 6.3.2 Button functions The pressure and arrow buttons have the following functions: Button Function   Jump right to another data list. Jump to the second part of a two-part value.    Jump down through a data list. ...
  • Page 62 Operation Ill. 18: "Cust." register 1 Active register 2 Value with corresponding timestamp The "Cust." register contains more data than can simultaneously be displayed. The arrow key  is used to move the cursor from the register to the data field (the bottom part of the display). By moving the cursor to the lowest visible value, the display can be shifted upwards by re-pressing the ...

  • Page 63: Meaning Of Status Symbols

    Operation 6.3.4 Meaning of status symbols The status symbols displayed in the first line have the following meaning: Ill. 19: Status symbols in the display Status-Symbol...
  • Page 64 The display freezing can be caused by pressing the function key External power supply This symbol indicates that the DL230 is supplied via the integrated power supply unit. Signal strength of the radio network for the GSM mo- dem.

  • Page 65: Error Messages When Entering Values

    Operation 6.3.5 Error messages when entering values If a value has been entered incorrectly via the keyboard, input error messages will be displayed. This is shown as follows: --x— x = error code according to the following table Code Description The archive is empty.

  • Page 66: Access Rights

    This includes all values which influence volume readings. The calibration lock is designed as a button which is positioned inside the DL230 housing underneath the circuit board cover. It can be protected with an adhesive label (see chapter 5.3.1.1, "Opening the calibration lock").
  • Page 67 Operation The calibration lock is opened by pressing the button ("P" symbol flashes in the display) and is closed again by pressing the same button ("P" symbol fades). It can also be closed by deleting the value "St.ES" (see chapter 6.4.6, "Ctrl." register (control)) via the keyboard or interface.

  • Page 68: Calibration Manual

    Operation 6.3.6.2 Calibration Manual The calibration log is activated as standard but can also be disabled. The corresponding parameters will then be protected by the calibration lock. Using the "calibration log" as per PTB-A 50.7, several parameters subject to calibration regulations can also be adjusted when the calibration lock is closed.

  • Page 69: Data Register Content

    Operation 6.4 Data register content 6.4.1 Access rights The "access" column in the tables in the following chapter describes which lock must be opened in order to change a parameter. All parameter changes are saved in a log. Access Description Calibration officer Calibration Manual Administrator...

  • Page 70: Vo1 And Vo2 - Original Meters Of The Respective Inputs

    Operation the device into operation ( chapter 5.3.1 "Configuration of measurement parameters"). 6.4.2.2 Vo1 and Vo2 – Original meters of the respective inputs This meter is only available in encoder mode. It shows the original meter reading of the respective meter which was transmitted by the encoder.

  • Page 71: Cust." Register (Customer)

    Operation 6.4.3 "Cust." Register (Customer) This register is used to display and check special device settings and conditions. This application is provided for customers. This register can be freely programed by the user via the enSuite configuration software. The following parameters are programed in-house: Display Description Unit...

  • Page 72: Vxmpl - Maximum Measurement Period Counter Of The Respective Input In The Previous Month

    Operation Display Description Unit Access dress V1MPL Consumption during the last 1:161 ∆ measurement period at input 1 V2MPL Consumption during the last 5:161 ∆ measurement period at input 2 V3MPL Consumption during the last 9:161 ∆ measurement period at input 3 V4MPL Consumption during the last...

  • Page 73: Vxmpl∆ - Consumption Of The Last Measurement Period Of The Respective Input

    Operation 6.4.3.3 VxMPL – Consumption of the last measurement period ∆ of the respective input The value is the difference between the meter readings at the end of the last and the second-to-last measurement periods of the respec- tive input. The consumption time stamp is displayed in the following line after moving the cursor to the value "VxMPL...

  • Page 74: Admin" Register (Administrator)

    Operation 6.4.4 "Admin" Register (Administrator) This register is used to display and check special device settings and conditions. This application is provided for meter operators. Display Description User values Sub-menu for user-specific parameters Input 1 Sub-menu for values and parameters for input 1 Input 2 Sub-menu for values and parameters for input 2 Input 3...

  • Page 75: Sreg - Status Register (Total)

    Operation 6.4.4.1 SReg – Status register (total) All messages since the last manual clear are collected in the status register. It can be seen here what e.g. has occurred since the last visit. The reports can be (Serv.  Status  Clr) deleted from the device.

  • Page 76: Serv." Register (Service)

    Operation 6.4.5 "Serv." register (Service) This register is used to display, check and configure special device settings and conditions. This application is only intended for service technicians (specialists) or a calibration officer for putting the device into operation or maintenance. Display Description Input 1...

  • Page 77: Ctrl." Register (Control)

    Operation Display Description Edit and de- Sub-menu to activate a range of delete functions lete Data book Sub-menu with information from the device data book 6.4.6 "Ctrl." register (control) This register is used to monitor special device settings. This application is only intended for service technicians (specialists) or a calibration officer for putting the device into operation or maintenance.

  • Page 78: Cod.a - Enter / Change Administrator Code

    "Meaning of status symbols") 6.4.6.4 Menu - Selection of the display menu In an as-delivered condition, the display of the DL230 has the following five registers: "Main", "Cust.", "Admin.", "Serv." and "Ctrl.". Registers can be displayed and hidden for certain purposes using...

  • Page 79: Main - Content Of The "Main" Register

    Operation 6.4.6.5 Main – Content of the "Main" register The content of the "Main" display register can be adjusted here. The default setting is "V1…V4". This corresponds to the content displayed in chapter 6.3.1. Display Description V1…V4 - Displayed: High tariff meters of inputs 1 to 4, current date and time of device, - Format: 9 digits before and 4 digits after decimal point...

  • Page 80: Use As High-Flow Display Device

    - with input, short descriptions and units 6.5 Use as high-flow display device The DL230 has an integrated high-load display function and has national approval. The following consumption figures are calculated and stored for each of the four inputs along with timestamps and can be shown on...

  • Page 81: Use As Flow-Recording Device

    + "t" in an archive row. 6.6 Use as flow-recording device The DL230 has an integrated flow-recording registration function and has national approval. The meter readings Vx and Vx.P used for billing as well as their progressions Vx and Vx.P are contained in the measurement period archive.
  • Page 82 Operation lock is open. Otherwise the value can only be changed when the calibration lock is open. Sensible and typical values include 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 60 minutes. For monitoring invoicing data on the display, the device is equipped with the following functions: All invoicing-relevant data is displayed under: ...

  • Page 83: Search Function For Checking Archive Entries

    Operation Labelling of faulty measurement periods in the display is carried out as follows: Display Description All values within an A data error (checksum error) was archive row flash. recognized in the current archive row. The "delta" values + A data error (checksum error) was "c"...

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    Maintenance 7 Maintenance 7.1 Safety DANGER! Danger to life from electrical current! Touching live parts poses an imminent danger to life. Damage to the insulation or individual components may be life-threatening. Therefore: – Safely protect electrical connections and live components against possible human contact. –...

  • Page 85: Personnel

    Maintenance WARNING! Misuse of batteries may present a risk of injury. Special care must be taken when handling batteries. Therefore: – Do not throw the batteries into the fire or expose these to high temperatures. There is a risk of explosion.

  • Page 86: Personal Protective Equipment

    Maintenance WARNING! Risk of injury if maintenance works are carried out incorrectly. Incorrect maintenance may lead to serious personal injury or material damage. Therefore: – Ensure that there is sufficient assembly space before commencing works. – Ensure that the installation location is clean and tidy.

  • Page 87: Testing And Changing Device Batteries

    Maintenance 7.2 Testing and changing device batteries 7.2.1 Changing and connecting device batteries DANGER! Using the incorrect batteries may present a risk of explosion! Only use batteries prescribed by Elster in accordance with Chapter 9.1.2. WARNING! When using in Zone 2 –...
  • Page 88 Maintenance In the delivered state, one or two device batteries are connected to the base plate of the DL230 depending on the order. With two batteries the service life is doubled provided that the settings remain the same. Always leave at least one battery connected to the DL230 (to X5 or X6) when changing batteries.
  • Page 89 96 months. If not, compare the settings with those for standard measurement conditions and repeat step 12 if necessary. Please ensure that the new batteries are connected correctly and are in a fixed position inside the DL230.

  • Page 90: Entering The Battery Capacity

    Maintenance CAUTION! Damage to property caused by improper device closure! If the device is not properly closed cables can get pinched and cause damage. Therefore: – Ensure correct positioning of the cable guide when closing. 7.2.2 Entering the battery capacity The battery capacity must be re-entered after changing a battery.

  • Page 91: Display Remaining Battery Power

    Maintenance When using one size D battery, the value 13.0 Ah should be entered for "Bat.C". When using 2 batteries, the value 26.0 Ah must be entered.  Once you have changed all of the digits, press the ENTER key in order to confirm your entry.

  • Page 92: Testing And Changing Modem Batteries

    Maintenance 7.3 Testing and changing modem batteries 7.3.1 Changing and connecting modem batteries DANGER! Using the incorrect batteries may present a risk of explosion! Only use batteries prescribed by Elster in accordance with Chapter 9.1.2. WARNING! Misuse of batteries may present a risk of injury. Special care must be taken when handling batteries.
  • Page 93 Maintenance In the delivered state, one or two modem batteries are connected to the main board of the DL230 depending on the order. With two batteries the modem service life is doubled provided that the settings remain the same. During battery exchange there is no modem communication possible.
  • Page 94 13. Monitoring of the battery change can take place by checking the voltage of the modem battery under Admin  Batteries  UBatM when the modem is logged onto. Please ensure that the new batteries are connected correctly and are in a fixed position inside the DL230.
  • Page 95 Maintenance CAUTION! Damage to property caused by improper device closure! If the device is not properly closed cables can get pinched and cause damage. Therefore: – Ensure correct positioning of the cable guide when closing.

  • Page 96: Faults

    Faults 8 Faults Possible causes and solutions for device faults will be described in the following chapter. For faults, which cannot be resolved by the instructions below, please contact our customer service team (see chapter General) or our Electronic Hotline: Tel.

  • Page 97: Personnel

    Faults 8.1.1 Personnel The works described below for the elimination of a fault can,  unless specified otherwise, be performed by the operator.  Some works may only be carried out by specially trained professionals or exclusively by manufacturers themselves; special reference will be made to this in the descriptions of individual faults.
  • Page 98 Faults The following information on possible faults provide indications as to who is authorized to eliminate the fault.

  • Page 99: Behaviour In The Event Of Faults

    8.2 Fault and other status messages Faults (synonymously used here for "alarms") during the operation of the DL230, can be identified by means of status symbols in the first line of the display (see chapter 6.3.4). You can obtain further information and messages under the current status "Stat"...
  • Page 100 I2-Alarm b) Warnings: Data restore DL230 batteries failed intermittently. As a result of this, the time has not changed and measurement acquisition has failed. All data has been saved. This message appears when the battery is changed and the old batteries are removed before the new ones are connected.
  • Page 101 Faults Message Description, process Sett. error Due to the programming carried out an unusable settings combination has been created. Please contact the Elster customer service team (see chapter 1.3 "Customer service"). I1 Warn. sig. When an input is configured as a warning input, if an active signal is present on the relevant terminal I2 Warn.
  • Page 102 This remark is intended primarily to signal to a remote data readout system, that lengthy data transfers will cause the batteries to discharge more quickly. Dayl.Sav.Tim The time displayed on the DL230 is summertime. The conversion mode can be changed using the parameterization program "enSuite".
  • Page 103 Faults Message Description, process Call Win. 1 The named call window is active, i.e. the DL230 Call Win. 2 can accept data transfer calls. Call Win. 3 Call Win. 4 Call Win. 5 Call Win. 6 Call time 1 The named call time-frame is active, i.e. the DL230...

  • Page 104: Appendix

    9.1.2 Small parts and miscellaneous Spare parts and accessories Order number Device: Battery module 13 Ah 73 015 774 Battery module 8 Ah for the modem of the DL230 73 017 964 Ext. GSM antenna, 2.5 m connecting cable, 73 021 676 SMA connector Ext.
  • Page 105 Appendix English manual 73 022 387...

  • Page 106: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix 9.2 EC Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 107: Atex Type Examination Certificate

    Appendix 9.3 ATEX Type Examination Certificate 9.3.1 Associated apparatus for Zone 0/1...
  • Page 108 Appendix...
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