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TempLog & RH/TempLog
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Printed in July 2006

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  • Page 1 TempLog & RH/TempLog User Guide Seventh Edition First Print Printed in July 2006...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Guide ................17 Chapter 1 OaktonLog ..............19 1.1. Overview................. 20 1.2. Getting Started ..............21 1.3. Working with OaktonLog ..........22 1.3.1. Data Displays............... 22 1. Current data ............22 2. Minimum and maximum values ......22...
  • Page 4 3. Status messages............26 1.3.2. Working Modes............28 1.3.3. OaktonLog’s Connections..........29 1. Connect OaktonLog to a computer ......30 2. Connect OaktonLog to an external sensor....32 1.3.4. Sleep Mode ..............32 1.3.5. Replacing the Battery ........... 35 1.4. Working with the MicroLab Software......
  • Page 5 2. Save data..............43 3. Open files............... 45 4. Display properties ..........46 5. Print a graph............47 6. Print a table............47 1.4.4. View the Data .............. 49 1. Display options ............49 2. Graph ..............49 3. Table ..............50 4.
  • Page 6 11. Export data to Excel..........61 12. Copy the graph as a picture........62 1.4.5. Program OaktonLog............. 62 1. Setup ..............62 2. Saving setup............72 3. Start recording............73 4. Stop recording............74 5. Sensor calibration........... 74 Calibration password ........75 Humidity calibration ........
  • Page 7 3. Manual transmission ..........91 4. Viewing Daily Download data and status ....91 1.4.7. Toolbar Buttons ............93 1. Main (upper) toolbar..........93 2. Graph (lower) toolbar ..........95 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus ............97 2.1. Overview................. 98 2.1.1. MicroLab Plus Default Window Layout ....100 2.2.
  • Page 8 2.2.3. Saving Data ..............106 2.2.4. Activate Sound Alarm..........108 2.2.5. E-mail Alarm Notification.......... 109 2.2.6. Change the Temperature Units........110 2.2.7. Display Properties ............111 2.3. Online Mode..............112 2.3.1. Display Options............112 2.3.2. Meters View............... 113 2.3.3. Multiple Graphs View..........115 1.
  • Page 9 6. Display alarm levels..........120 2.3.4. Cradle Map ..............120 1. Setting up the Cradle Map ........121 Add icons............122 Load a picture ..........123 Lock Cradle Map........... 124 2.4. Offline Mode..............125 2.4.1. Offline Screen ............125 2.4.2. Open Files ..............125 2.4.3.
  • Page 10 2. The Cursor ............129 3. Zooming and Panning .......... 130 Manual Scaling ..........130 Autoscale ............132 Default Zooming..........132 4. Crop the data ............134 5. Format the graph ..........134 6. Copy the graph as a picture........135 2.4.5.
  • Page 11 2.5.5. Sensor Calibration............152 1. Calibration password ........... 152 2. Humidity calibration ..........154 3. Temperature calibration ........157 2.5.6. Communication Setup..........158 2.6. Toolbar Buttons............. 160 2.6.1. Main (Upper) Toolbar..........160 2.6.2. Graph (Lower) Toolbar ..........163 2.6.3. Cradle Map (Lower) Toolbar ........165 Chapter 3 The Cradle..............
  • Page 12 3.2. Operating the Cradle ............. 168 3.3. Replace the Battery ............171 3.4. Screw Terminals............172 Chapter 4 The Receiver .............. 178 4.1. Overview ............... 178 4.2. Getting Started............... 178 4.2.1. Locating the Receiver..........178 4.2.2. Receiver Layout ............179 4.2.3.
  • Page 13 4.3. LED Indicators.............. 181 4.4. Beeper ................182 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna .......... 183 5.1. Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver ....... 185 5.2. Connecting the Antenna to the Cradle......185 5.3. Preparing the Cradle to work with the External Antenna186 Chapter 6 External Sensors............
  • Page 14 6.3. Temperature -100°C to 120°C PT100 Adapter....192 6.4. Voltage Sensor .............. 193 6.5. Current Sensor............... 194 6.6. pH Sensor ..............195 6.7. Contact Adapter............. 195 Specifications................197 OaktonLog................197 OaktonLog Cradle ..............200 OaktonLog Plus Receiver ............203...
  • Page 15 Software ................... 205 Hardware .................. 209 Appendix A: Figures..............210 Index ................... 211...

  • Page 17: Using The Guide

    How to use this Guide Using the Guide OaktonLog is a compact data logger used to monitor the temperature and humidity of perishable goods. It can also be connected to external sensors in order to monitor additional parameters, and can be mounted onto a cradle for use with the Sound Alarm feature as well as the wireless Daily Download tool.
  • Page 18 How to use this Guide Plus system, while Chapter 3 deals with using OaktonLog together with a cradle. Chapter 4 covers connecting your OaktonLog to a receiver, Chapter 5 explains the use of external antenna, and Chapter 6 deals with connecting it to external sensors.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Oaktonlog

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Chapter 1 OaktonLog...

  • Page 20: Overview

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog 1.1. Overview OaktonLog can be used as a stand-alone device to monitor temperature and humidity levels. All viewing, exporting and printing of the data obtained is done with just two keys. OaktonLog continuously displays the most recent recordings, along with the maximum and minimum values for a selected time interval.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 1.2. Getting Started In order to save battery life, OaktonLog is shipped in Stop Mode. This means that before you can start recording, you must first connect OaktonLog to the PC and set it up with the accompanying software.

  • Page 22: Working With Oaktonlog

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog 1.3. Working with OaktonLog 1.3.1. Data Displays Current data When OaktonLog is recording, the data from the sensors is displayed alternately. The data obtained from external sensors is displayed with a small symbol. When OaktonLog stores the data, the LCD display briefly changes to a “double dash”...
  • Page 23 OaktonLog Chapter 1 Viewing Min. and Max Values in the Last 1-24 Hours Select a time period by pressing the right key on the OaktonLog. The LCD will begin displaying the hour number, ranging from hours 1 to 24. Once you’ve reached the desired time period, release the right key.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Once you’ve released the right key, OaktonLog will display the Min and Max values logged by the sensors during the selected time period. (Optional) Once the left key is released, OaktonLog will send an IR signal of the Min and Max values for the selected time period.
  • Page 25 OaktonLog Chapter 1 you’ve reached the desired time period, release the left key. MicroLog Once the left key is released, OaktonLog will display the Min and Max values of the sensors for the selected time period. (Optional) Once the left key is released, the OaktonLog will send an IR signal of the Min and Max values for the selected time period.

  • Page 26: Status Messages

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog OaktonLog to the IR printer (HP portable printer – model No. 82240B). Status messages When both the left and right keys are pressed simultaneously, the OaktonLog LCD will display OaktonLog’s status. This will also wake up the device, a step necessary for its communication with a computer.
  • Page 27 OaktonLog Chapter 1 – Run – Cyclic Run – Timer Run – Stop Mode...

  • Page 28: Working Modes

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog – Downloading data to a PC 1.3.2. Working Modes OaktonLog is always set in one of the 4 possible modes: Stop – OaktonLog is idle and is not recording. Run – OaktonLog is recording data. It will stop recording automatically when its memory is full (16,000 recordings).

  • Page 29: Oaktonlog's Connections

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 status changes to either Run or Cyclic Run depending on the desired configuration. 1.3.3. OaktonLog’s Connections Note: OaktonLog ships with a rubber plug that covers the rear socket. The plug protects the socket from moisture. Unless you are using the socket leave the plug in.

  • Page 30: Connect Oaktonlog To A Computer

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Connect OaktonLog to a computer For this you will need a serial communication cable (catalog DT058) number The serial communication cable ends with a type D 9-pin female plug. Plug this in to any free COM port on your computer.

  • Page 31: Figure 1: Connecting Oaktonlog

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 The other end of the serial communication cable ends with a small black flat plug. Plug this end into the socket at the back of the OaktonLog. Note that the socket has three pins, with further away from the other two (Figure 1).

  • Page 32: Connect Oaktonlog To An External Sensor

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Connect OaktonLog to an external sensor Use the same PC connection socket to connect to an external sensor (see Figure 1). Note that the socket has three pins, with one further away from the other two (Figure 1). Take care to plug the cable in correctly. Note: You can also connect the external sensor to the Cradle (see page 168).
  • Page 33 OaktonLog Chapter 1 without communication with the computer. While sleeping the data logger consumes a minimal amount of power. OaktonLog wakes up every second for a very short time (a few micro-seconds) to check if one of the keys has been pressed or if there is a message coming in from the computer.

  • Page 34: Figure 2: Oaktonlog Battery Life

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog 24.6 24.4 24.1 23.3 21.5 16.4 EC650 EC600 12.1 Minutes between samples Figure 2: OaktonLog battery life...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Battery

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Note: The figures on the graph refer to OaktonLog usage without daily download and without viewing min/max values on OaktonLog's display 1.3.5. Replacing the Battery Warning: The back cover of the OaktonLog contains a special compartment for the humidity sensor, which is very fragile. When removing or replacing the cover, be careful not to harm the sensor...

  • Page 36: Figure 3: Replacing The Battery

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Humidity sensor Humidity sensor compartment Figure 3: Replacing the battery OaktonLog’s battery is a 1/2AA 3.6V lithium battery Unfasten the four screws on the back of the OaktonLog.
  • Page 37 OaktonLog Chapter 1 Carefully remove the back cover Replace the battery, and be sure to insert the new battery into the correct corresponding polarities (look for the “+” symbol next to the positive terminal) Carefully reposition the electronic board on OaktonLog’s back cover and make sure that humidity sensor...

  • Page 38: Working With The Microlab Software

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog 1.4. Working with the MicroLab Software 1.4.1. Installation System Requirements To work with MicroLab, your system should be equipped with the following: Software Windows 95, or later (Windows 95 will not support USB) Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (you can install Internet Explorer 5 when you install OaktonLog Plus, since it ships with the product) Hardware Pentium 300MHz or higher...

  • Page 39: Install The Software

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Install the Software Insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation will start automatically. Once the process begins, follow the on-screen instructions. In case auto run is not working, open the CD drive folder and double-click the setup icon, then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 OaktonLog To install the USB driver (optional for cradle communication): Insert the CD into your CD drive. If Installation begins automatically (and you have already installed MicroLab), click Cancel to stop installation. Connect the Cradle to a USB port on your PC. Windows will automatically detect the new device and open the Add New Hardware Wizard.

  • Page 41: Overview

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Windows will automatically detect and install the necessary software. 1.4.2. Overview The MicroLab software was designed to allow for the programming of the desired data recording specifications for OaktonLog, to enable the downloading of recorded data to a PC, and to store, view and analyze the data.

  • Page 42: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Map is a separate pane that displays a list of the open data sets. It can also be used to quickly navigate through the data sets. The Graph menu contains all the commands needed to format and edit the graph.

  • Page 43: Save Data

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Once the downloading has been completed, the data will be displayed both in the graph and in the table, and a new data icon will be added to the Data Map. You can now connect a different OaktonLog to the PC and download its data.
  • Page 44 Chapter 1 OaktonLog The data file name consists of the OaktonLog name (Comment, see page 63) and of the time and date at which it was saved. To save data in a different location or under a different name, use the Save as…...

  • Page 45: Open Files

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 If you are using the Daily download option, data will be saved automatically. Note: If you want to remove unwanted data before saving, apply the crop tool (see page 58). Open files Click Open on the main toolbar. To open a document that was saved in a different folder, select a drive and/or folder in the Look in box.

  • Page 46: Display Properties

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Display properties You can change the way numbers and dates will be displayed on screen. Click File on the menu bar, and then click Display properties. In the Decimal place settings, enter the number of decimal places you want to display (Enter a number between 0 and 4) for each sensor.

  • Page 47: Print A Graph

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Print a graph Click Print on the main toolbar to open the Print Options dialog box. Click the graph option. Click Print to open the Print Dialog Box. Click OK. Print a table The displayed data can also be printed as a table. The table will only include data from sensors that are currently represented on the graph (to learn how to add or remove data sets from the graph, see page 51) as well as the OaktonLog name, serial number and the...
  • Page 48 Chapter 1 OaktonLog alarm level setup. Data that exceeds any of the alarm levels will be highlighted by arrows. Click Print on the main toolbar to open the Print Options dialog box. Click the Table option. If you want to print only part of the data, uncheck the check box and select the desired time and date in the From and To boxes.

  • Page 49: View The Data

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 1.4.4. View the Data Display options MicroLab’s screen consists of three parts: the graph, the table and the Data Map. You can display all three parts simultaneously (the default view) or any combination of them. If you are using the daily download option you can display a daily status window.

  • Page 50: Table

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Map to remove one or more of the sets from the graph (see section 4 in this chapter). In order to keep the graph clear and simple, only two Y-axes can be shown on the graph simultaneously. If there are three curves in the graph, one of the Y-axes will be hidden.

  • Page 51: Data Map

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Data Map Click Data Map to display or remove the Data Map. The Data Map is a separate window that displays the list of data sets that were downloaded or opened in the current session. Use the Data Map to navigate through the available plots and to keep track of the data that is being displayed in the graph and/or table windows.
  • Page 52 Chapter 1 OaktonLog A graph icon indicates that the data set is currently being displayed. Double click on the icon to clear the data set from the display. An empty icon indicates that the data set is not being displayed. Double click on the icon to add the data set to the display.

  • Page 53: The Cursor

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 To remove all data sets from the Data Map, right-click the Data sets icon , then click Remove All Data. The Cursor Use the cursor to view individual data recording values, or to reveal a hidden Y-axis. To display the cursor, double click on an individual data point or click Cursor on the graph toolbar.

  • Page 54: Zooming And Panning

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Zooming and Panning Zooming Click Zoom in on the graph toolbar and drag the cursor diagonally to select the area you want to magnify. Release the mouse button to zoom in to the selected area. Click on the Zoom in button a second time to turn off the Zoom tool.
  • Page 55 OaktonLog Chapter 1 Manual scaling • Click Graph properties on the graph toolbar to open the Graph Properties dialog box. • Select the Scale tab, and choose the axis you want to scale in the select axis drop list. • Uncheck the Autoscale check box and enter the new values in the edit box •...
  • Page 56 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Default zooming If you usually need to view a specific time frame (i.e. workday hours) use the Default zooming tool. You can set the start and end time of the time span and then use it whenever you open a file or download data from the OaktonLog.
  • Page 57 OaktonLog Chapter 1 • Check the Use default zoom check box and click OK. Every file and every data recording you download will automatically open in the default zoom as long as the Use default zoom check box remains checked. To restore auto scaling click Autoscale The stretch/compress axis tool Move the cursor onto one of graph axes.

  • Page 58: Crop The Data

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Panning Use the pan tool after zooming view any part of the graph that is outside the zoomed area. To do this, click Pan on the graph toolbar, then click anywhere on the graph and drag the graph to view another area. Click Pan a second time to turn off the Pan tool.

  • Page 59: Format The Graph

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Format the graph You can change a data line’s color, style or width. You can also add markers that represent the data points on the graph and format their style and color. The Y-axis color matches the corresponding plot’s color and will change accordingly.

  • Page 60: Display Alarm Levels

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog style. To remove the line or the marker, uncheck the corresponding visible check box. • To restore the default formatting, click the Restore default button, and click OK Display alarm levels • Click Display alarm level • Select the sensor you wish to display from the select sensor drop list...

  • Page 61: Change The Temperature Units

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Change the temperature units Click Toggle °C/°F button to change the temperature scale from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa. Note: To change the units in the OaktonLog display, use the Setup dialog box (see page 62). Export data to Excel Click Export to Excel to export the currently displayed data...

  • Page 62: Copy The Graph As A Picture

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Copy the graph as a picture You can copy the graph to the clipboard as a picture and then paste it to other Windows programs such as Word and PowerPoint: On the Graph menu, click Copy graph. Open the destination file.
  • Page 63 OaktonLog Chapter 1 If you intend to setup more then one OaktonLog or Cradle use the Save setup tool (see page 72). • Connect OaktonLog or the Cradle to the PC • Click Setup to open the Setup dialog box. The dialog box is made up of five sections: OaktonLog info Comment...
  • Page 64 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Displays the OaktonLog’s serial number Battery Level If the indicator is in the red zone the battery should be replaced (see page 34). Cradle info Cradle ID The cradle’s identification number sets the cradle’s transmission time in daily download mode. Battery Level If the indicator is in the red zone the battery should be replaced (see page 171).
  • Page 65 OaktonLog Chapter 1 Setup Temperature Click the Temperature check box to activate the internal temperature sensor Humidity Click the Humidity check box to activate the internal humidity sensor External Click on the External check box to activate the external sensor option, and then select a sensor in the drop list. If you want to use a sensor that is not found in the drop list, you can define new sensor (see page 81).
  • Page 66 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Temperature unit To set the temperature unit in the OaktonLog display, select the option you want (Celsius or Fahrenheit). Interval Determines the logging interval, or the time interval between successive data recordings. The time format is hh:mm:ss. Set the time setting to select a recording time interval from between 10 seconds and 2 hours.
  • Page 67 OaktonLog Chapter 1 Timer run Click the Timer run check box if you want OaktonLog to start recording at a predetermined time. This option is convenient if you are using several OaktonLogs at once and want them to all begin logging at the same time. Use the time and date selectors to set the start time.
  • Page 68 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Daily download Check the Daily download checkbox to enable automatic daily download (see page 86 for details). Alarm levels Type in the desired minimum and maximum alarm levels. If OaktonLog records a reading that exceeds either of these levels, the OaktonLog’s LCD will start to flash and the cradle’s alarm will sound.
  • Page 69 OaktonLog Chapter 1 The default alarm levels are the lower and upper ends of the sensors. Click Cancel Alarm to restore the default levels. Cradle time settings Workday hours Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the daily period when you want the Alarm and/or the Daily Download to be active, or type the desired period in manually.
  • Page 70 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Alarm duration Click the drop list to select the time for which the alarm will sound before it stops automatically. Complete the setup Click Send setup to send the new settings to OaktonLog, which will complete the setup. Click Cancel if you don’t want to change the setup.
  • Page 71 OaktonLog Chapter 1 If you set it to Timer run mode, OaktonLog will wait in standby mode displaying , and will begin recording at the specified time.

  • Page 72: Saving Setup

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Saving setup When setting up multiple OaktonLogs or Cradles use the Save Setup option in the Setup dialog. After you have finished the settings selection of the first OaktonLog or Cradle and before sending the setup command, click Save Setup to save all the setup settings. Connect another OaktonLog or Cradle to the PC, click Setup on the main toolbar, then click Load Setup...

  • Page 73: Start Recording

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Start recording Click Run every time you want to start a new recording. The Run command erases all previous data in the OaktonLog’s memory and begins recording. Note: If you setup the OaktonLog using the Setup command, it will automatically begin recording, and you don’t have to click...

  • Page 74: Stop Recording

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Stop recording Click Stop to stop recording. In Stop mode, OaktonLog keeps all recorded data but does not record new data. Use this mode to save battery power. Sensor calibration A new OaktonLog comes fully calibrated. After a period of long use, however, you may want to recalibrate the humidity or the temperature sensors.

  • Page 75: Calibration Password

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Calibration password To prevent accidental change of the calibration, the calibration procedure is protected by a password. The default password is: 1234. To change the password: Click Logger on the menu toolbar, then click Calibration. Click Change Password to open the Change Password dialog box.

  • Page 76: Humidity Calibration

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Enter the new password a second time in the Confirm New Password edit box to confirm your new password. Click OK. Note: The password must include at least 4 characters and is case sensitive. Humidity calibration To calibrate the humidity sensor you will need a humidity chamber.
  • Page 77 OaktonLog Chapter 1 62). Click Logger on the menu bar, and then click Calibration. Enter the calibration password, and then click OK. Select Humidity in the Choose sensor drop list...
  • Page 78 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Click Default to restore the original values Disconnect OaktonLog from the PC and insert it into...
  • Page 79 OaktonLog Chapter 1 the humidity chamber. Set the humidity chamber to the first reference value. Wait until the humidity level is stabilized and write down OaktonLog’s reading. Repeat the last step with the second reference value. Connect OaktonLog to the PC. Enter the two OaktonLog values into the OaktonLog value edit boxes.

  • Page 80: Temperature Calibration

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Temperature calibration Click Logger on the menu bar, and then click Calibration. Enter the calibration password, and then click OK. Select Temperature or Ext. Temperature in the Choose sensor drop list. Click the Default button to restore the original values. Enter the two OaktonLog values into the OaktonLog value edit boxes.

  • Page 81: Defining A Custom Sensor

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Click Calibrate. To restore default calibration, click Default. Defining a custom sensor You can use OaktonLog with any sensor that has a 0 – 20mA current output or a 0 – 10V voltage output. Click the Logger menu and then select Define new sensors to open the Define New Sensor dialog box.
  • Page 82 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Type the sensor’s unit in the Sensor Unit edit box. In the Calibration Values section, enter two values of your sensor that correspond to the base sensor values. For example, see the definition for a 0 – 100mbar pressure sensor whose output is 0 –...

  • Page 83: Figure 4: Define New Sensor

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Figure 4: Define New Sensor Click OK. The new sensor will then appear in the External Sensor list in the Setup dialog box.

  • Page 84: Communication Setup

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Communication setup Communication between the PC and an OaktonLog takes place automatically whenever you send a command to OaktonLog. However, the Communication Setup dialog box can be used for more advanced communication options. Click on the Logger menu and then select Com setup to open the Communication Setup dialog box: If you are not using a receiver and cradle, uncheck the Search for Receiver and Cradle checkbox in order to speed up the search.

  • Page 85: Figure 5: Microlab's Communication Setup Dialog Box

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Figure 5: MicroLab’s Communication Setup dialog box The checked COM ports are available for communication. Click Try to connect to establish communication. Click Work offline to work with saved files.

  • Page 86: Automatic Daily Download

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog 1.4.6. Automatic Daily Download You can program all the OaktonLogs on your line to automatically transmit their data to a PC every day, at a preset time. To work with this option you will need to mount the OaktonLogs onto wireless Cradles (see page 166) and connect a receiver to the PC (see page 178).
  • Page 87 OaktonLog Chapter 1 Notes: 1. Enter an identification number for the cradle in the Unit ID edit box. The number should be an integer between 1 and 200 and every cradle should have a different ID number. (We recommend attaching a label with the ID number to every cradle.) 2.
  • Page 88 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Enter the desired download time in the Download start time box. MicroLab automatically calculates sets cradles’ transmission times according to their ID numbers, so that the cradles will transmit the data successively. MicroLab stores the data files in the following folder by default: C:\Program Files\Fourier Systems\MicroLab\OaktonLog Data\Daily download.
  • Page 89 OaktonLog Chapter 1 should be performed only once) with every cradle. Remember to assign a different ID number to each cradle. After you have finished setting up all your cradles, connect the RF receiver to the PC (see page 178). Click Logger on the menu bar, then click Com setup to open the Communication setup dialog.

  • Page 90: Automatic Download

    Chapter 1 OaktonLog Place the cradles at the desired data logging locations. Automatic download At the download start time the cradles should be within 300m of the receiver and in its line of sight. The cradles will automatically transmit the data one after the other according to their ID number. The time interval between successive transmissions is two minutes.

  • Page 91: Manual Transmission

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Manual transmission If one of the cradles fail to transmit data automatically, or if you need to download all data from a specific cradle (not just data that was recorded during working hours) press the Trs (Transmit) button on the right side of the Cradle (see page 168).
  • Page 92 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Double click the file name to open the file MicroLab prompts to a daily summary of the automatic download. The summary includes a list of the OaktonLogs that have completed their data download, along with their respective cradle’s battery level, transmission status and indication as to whether alarm levels were exceeded.

  • Page 93: Toolbar Buttons

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 1.4.7. Toolbar Buttons Main (upper) toolbar Open Opens saved files Save Saves the data that is currently displayed Print… Opens the Print Option dialog box Exports the displayed data to an Excel Export spreadsheet.
  • Page 94 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Begins data recording. Stop Stops data recording. Setup Opens the Setup dialog box. Downloads data from the OaktonLog onto Download the PC. Graph Displays or removes the graph Table Displays or removes the table...

  • Page 95: Graph (Lower) Toolbar

    OaktonLog Chapter 1 Data Map Displays or removes the Data Map °C/°F Displays the desired unit of temperature Displays or removes alarm levels from the Alarm graph Graph (lower) toolbar Activates the zoom tool Zoom in...
  • Page 96 Chapter 1 OaktonLog Activates the pan tool Returns the graph to full view Auto scale Graph Opens the Graph Properties dialog box properties Cursor Displays or hides the cursor...

  • Page 97: Chapter 2 Oaktonlog Plus

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus...

  • Page 98: Overview

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus 2.1. Overview OaktonLog Plus enables wireless communication between a PC and up to 200 OaktonLog devices simultaneously. Furthermore, real-time temperature and humidity readings from the OaktonLog are automatically delivered directly to the PC. Data from external sensors can also be transmitted in the same manner.
  • Page 99 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 transmit data at various time intervals based on the criteria defined in their IDs. This advanced feature prevents data collision between two or more loggers. The MicroLab Plus software reports on the status of up to 200 OaktonLogs on a single color-coded interface.

  • Page 100: Microlab Plus Default Window Layout

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus The Offline Graph menu contains all the commands needed to format and edit the graph. The Cradle Map menu contains all the commands needed to setup and edit the map. The Multiple Graphs menu contains all the commands needed to view and edit the graphs.
  • Page 101 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 OaktonLog windows in each display. The picture below represents an individual OaktonLog display.

  • Page 102: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus The blue and red zones on the meters represent the low and high alarm levels 2.2. Getting Started 2.2.1. Installation System Requirements To work with MicroLab Plus, your system should be equipped with the following: Software Windows 95, or later (Windows 95 will not support USB) Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (you can install Internet Explorer 5 when you install MicroLab Plus, since it ships with the product)

  • Page 103: Install The Software

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Hardware Pentium 300MHz or higher 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) 5MB available disk space for the MicroLab Plus application Install the Software Insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation will start automatically. Once the process begins, follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 104 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus To install the USB driver (optional): Insert the CD into your CD drive. If Installation begins automatically (and you have already installed MicroLab Plus), click Cancel to stop installation Connect the Cradle to a USB port on your. Windows will automatically detect the new device and open the Add New Hardware Wizard Select Specify the location of the driver, then click...

  • Page 105: Setup The Oaktonlog Plus System

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.2.2. Setup the OaktonLog Plus System Before you start using the OaktonLog Plus System you must connect each Cradle to the PC using the serial communication cable and set it up. Follow the steps below to setup your system: Mount the OaktonLogs onto the cradles Open the MicroLab Plus software Connect the first cradle to the PC (see page 168)

  • Page 106: Saving Data

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Connect the RF receiver to the PC Click Logger on the menu bar, and then click Com setup to open the Communication setup dialog. Click Try to connect to establish communication with the receiver. Place the cradles at the desired data logging locations 2.2.3.
  • Page 107 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 MicroLab Plus creates a new data file for each OaktonLog every 24 hours at midnight. By default the data is saved in MicroLab Plus file format (.MPD – OaktonLog Plus data). If you want to use the data in another program you can save it in text files (.CSV –...

  • Page 108: Activate Sound Alarm

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus To change the file location, click Browse and navigate to the desired folder Click OK Note: If you want to remove unwanted data, apply the crop tool (see page 134). 2.2.4. Activate Sound Alarm Click Enable Alarm on the main toolbar to activate sound alarm.

  • Page 109: E-Mail Alarm Notification

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 The alarm will sound as long as the OaktonLog readings exceeds the alarm levels. Click Enable Alarm a second time to disable the Alarm. Note: To activate the Cradle alarm, use the Setup dialog box 2.2.5. E-mail Alarm Notification MicroLab Plus can be programmed to send e-mail notifications to one, or more e-mail addresses whenever any OaktonLog readings...

  • Page 110: Change The Temperature Units

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus In the Server name box, type the outgoing mail server name (mandatory). In the To box, type the e-mail address of each recipient, separating names with a semicolon (;) (mandatory). In the From box, type your e-mail address (mandatory). Click OK.

  • Page 111: Display Properties

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.2.7. Display Properties You can change the way numbers and dates will be displayed on screen. Click File on the menu bar, then click Display properties. In the Decimal place settings, enter the number of decimal places you want to display (Enter a number between 0 and 4) for each sensor.

  • Page 112: Online Mode

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus 2.3. Online Mode 2.3.1. Display Options Online data can be displayed in • Meters View (the default view), in which the current data is displayed in meters • Multiple graph View, in which the data from the last 24 hours is displayed in graphs •...

  • Page 113: Meters View

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.3.2. Meters View Click Meters on the main toolbar to switch to Meters view. In Meters view (the default view), the data for each OaktonLog is displayed in a separate window in meters. The number of active meters in the window corresponds to the number of active sensors in each OaktonLog.
  • Page 114 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Click Auto scroll on the main toolbar to allow • automatic scrolling. Click Auto scroll a second time to return to manual • scrolling. Click Scroll forward on the main toolbar to scroll • to the next OaktonLogs display. Click Scroll back on the main toolbar to scroll to •...

  • Page 115: Multiple Graphs View

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.3.3. Multiple Graphs View Click Multiple graphs on the main toolbar to switch to Multiple graphs view. In Multiple graphs view, the data for each OaktonLog is displayed in a separate window in graphs. The graphs display the data sets plotted versus time.
  • Page 116 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus The graphs are updated every time MicroLab Plus receives new data. If an OaktonLog is inactive the corresponding window becomes gray and disabled. There are six OaktonLog windows in each display. If you are using more than six OaktonLogs, you can manually scroll to the other displays or let MicroLab Plus do it automatically.

  • Page 117: The Cursor

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 The Cursor Use the cursor to view individual data recording values, or to reveal a hidden Y-axis. To display the cursor, click Cursor on the graph toolbar. You can drag the cursor with the mouse to any other point on the plot, or to another plot altogether.

  • Page 118: Autoscale

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Click on the Zoom in button a second time to turn off the Zoom tool. To restore auto scaling, click Autoscale Autoscale Click Autoscale button on the graph toolbar for the full data display. The stretch/compress axis tool Move the cursor onto one of graph axes.

  • Page 119: Panning

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 To restore auto scaling, click Autoscale Panning Use the pan tool after zooming view any part of the graph that is outside the zoomed area. To do this, click Pan on the graph toolbar, then click anywhere on the graph and drag the graph to view another area.

  • Page 120: Display Alarm Levels

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Display alarm levels Click Display alarm level Select the sensor you wish to display from the select sensor drop list 2.3.4. Cradle Map Click Cradle Map on the main toolbar to display the Cradle Map. In Cradle Map, each OaktonLog is represented by an icon. Each icon carries the OaktonLog’s individual ID number.

  • Page 121: Setting Up The Cradle Map

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 exceeds either of the alarm levels, the icon’s color turns to red. Move the cursor over an icon to display the OaktonLog’s name. Double click on any OaktonLog icon to display its meters window, which is identical to its window in the Meters view format. To close the meters window, click Close at the upper right-hand corner of the window.

  • Page 122: Add Icons

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Click Lock View on the Cradle Map toolbar to • unlock the Cradle Map. Add icons Add icons to match the number of OaktonLogs you are using. Click Add cradle on the Cradle Map toolbar to add •...

  • Page 123: Load A Picture

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Load a picture You can arrange the icons on a picture or plan of your working space, so that each icon represents the corresponding OaktonLog’s actual location in the working space. First, load the picture into the program: Click Load picture on the Cradle Map toolbar...

  • Page 124: Lock Cradle Map

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Lock Cradle Map After you have finished arranging the icons, click Lock View on the Cradle Map toolbar to prevent any accidental change in the icon arrangement.

  • Page 125: Offline Mode

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.4. Offline Mode 2.4.1. Offline Screen Click Offline on the main toolbar to switch to Offline mode. MicroLab plus’s Offline screen consists of two parts: the graph and the table. The data in the table always matches the data that is currently displayed on the graph.
  • Page 126 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Click Offline on the main toolbar. Click Open on the main toolbar. Enter the desired cradle ID number. Select a date in the From box. Select a date in the To box. Click OK. This will load all the data between the dates you selected and display it in graph and table display.

  • Page 127: Print

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.4.3. Print Print a graph You can print saved data in Offline mode Click Print on the main toolbar to open the Print Options dialog box. Click the graph option. Click Print to open the Print Dialog Box. Click OK.
  • Page 128 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus The table will include data as well as the OaktonLog name, serial number and the alarm level setup. Data that exceeds any of the alarm levels will be highlighted by arrows. Click Print on the main toolbar to open the Print Options dialog box.

  • Page 129: Graph Display

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.4.4. Graph Display Graph The graph displays the data sets plotted vs. time. In order to keep the graph clear and simple, only two Y-axes can be shown on the graph simultaneously. If there are three curves in the graph, one of the Y-axes will be hidden.

  • Page 130: Zooming And Panning

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus To display the cursor, double click on an individual data point or click Cursor on the graph toolbar. You can drag the cursor with the mouse to any other point on the plot, or to another plot altogether.
  • Page 131 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Un-check the Autoscale check box and enter the new values in the edit box In the time axis, you can either enter the time and date manually, or select it with the up and down arrow buttons.

  • Page 132: Autoscale

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Autoscale Click Autoscale button on the graph toolbar for the full data display. Double-click on an individual axis to autoscale it separately. Default Zooming If you usually need to view a specific time frame (i.e. work-day hours) use the Default zooming tool.
  • Page 133 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 To set the default zoom: Click Graph Properties on the graph toolbar, and then click Set Default Zoom. Enter the start and end times, then click Set. To zoom to the default zoom: Click Graph Properties on the graph toolbar.

  • Page 134: Crop The Data

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Crop the data Cropping enables you to trim the edges of a data set. Use it to remove unwanted data: Zoom to the data range you want to keep. Click Offline Graph on the menu bar, and then click Crop.

  • Page 135: Copy The Graph As A Picture

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Click Graph Properties on the graph toolbar to open the Graph Properties dialog box. Select the Lines tab, then select the plot or axis you want to format in the select plot drop list. From here you can format the line’s color, style and width, as well as the markers’...

  • Page 136: Export Data To Excel

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Open the destination file. In the destination file, right click and select paste. 2.4.5. Export Data to Excel Click Export to Excel to export the currently displayed data to an Excel spreadsheet. OaktonLog Plus will open a new Excel workbook displaying the data along with the OaktonLog info, including the OaktonLog name, serial number and alarm levels setup.

  • Page 137: Program Oaktonlog

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.5. Program OaktonLog 2.5.1. Setup Use the Setup dialog box to view or to change the OaktonLog and the Cradle settings When setting up multiple Cradles use the Auto Setup tool (see page 146). To save the settings for future use, activate the Save setup tool (see page 149).
  • Page 138 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Connect the Cradle to the PC Click Setup on the main toolbar to open the Setup dialog box. The dialog box is made up of five sections: OaktonLog info Comment Click the edit box and type a name that will serve to identify the specific OaktonLog (e.g.
  • Page 139 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Battery Level If the indicator is in the red zone the battery should be replaced. Cradle info Cradle ID The cradle’s identification number sets the cradle’s transmission time in daily download mode. Battery Level If the indicator is in the red zone the battery should be replaced.
  • Page 140 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Setup Temperature Click the Temperature check box to activate the internal temperature sensor Humidity Click the Humidity check box to activate the internal humidity sensor External Click on the External check box to activate the external sensor option, and then select a sensor in the drop list.
  • Page 141 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 The sensors’ present readings will appear in the labels next to the sensor name, once the OaktonLog begins logging for the first time. Temperature unit To set the temperature unit in the OaktonLog display, select the option you want (Celsius or Fahrenheit).
  • Page 142 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus and thirty seconds, click the hours (hh) and type 1 or use the arrows to select 01, then click the minutes (mm) and type 5 or use the arrows, and finally, click the seconds (ss) and type 30 or select 30 using the arrows.
  • Page 143 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 once the OaktonLog’s memory is full. Click the Cyclic run check box to operate in this mode. Use this mode if you intend to operate the system continuously. If the check box is clear, OaktonLog will operate in Normal run mode and will stop recording when the memory is full.
  • Page 144 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus To stop the LCD’s flashing, press either of its two keys. To stop the cradle’s alarm, press both the OaktonLog’s keys simultaneously. The default alarm levels are the lower and upper ends of the sensors. Click Cancel Alarm to restore the default levels. Cradle time settings Workday hours Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the...
  • Page 145 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Alarm delay Click the drop list to select the time delay between the time OaktonLog records a reading that exceeds the alarm levels and the time the alarm will sound. Alarm duration Click the drop list to select the time for which the alarm will operate before it stops automatically.

  • Page 146: Auto Setup

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Note: The Send setup command erases all existing data in the OaktonLog, and it will automatically begin recording. If you set it to Timer run mode, OaktonLog will wait in standby mode displaying , and will begin recording at the specified time.
  • Page 147 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Connect the first Cradle to the PC Click Logger on the menu bar, then click Auto Setup In the Number of units drop list select the number of Cradles you are setting up, then click Start Set up the first unit as you would normally Note: The minimum logging interval is already set in the Interval box and you cannot select a shorter time interval...
  • Page 148 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Connect another Cradle to the PC Change the comment (optional). Click Send Repeat this procedure with every cradle To change the settings of a specific unit click Edit on the Auto Setup dialog and select the new settings before executing the Send command.

  • Page 149: Saving Setup

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.5.3. Saving setup When setting up multiple Cradles use the Save Setup option in the Setup dialog. After you have finished the settings selection of the first Cradle and before sending the setup command, click Save setup. This will save all the setup settings. Connect another Cradle to the PC, click Setup the main toolbar, then click Load Setup to load your setup settings.

  • Page 150: Defining A Custom Sensor

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus 2.5.4. Defining a custom sensor You can use OaktonLog with any sensor that has a 0 – 20mA current output or a 0 – 10V voltage output. Click the Logger menu and then select Define New Sensors to open the Define New Sensor dialog box.
  • Page 151 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Click OK. The new sensor will then appear in the External Sensor list in the Setup dialog box.

  • Page 152: Sensor Calibration

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus 2.5.5. Sensor Calibration A new OaktonLog comes fully calibrated. After a period of long use, however, you may want to re-calibrate the humidity or the temperature sensors. The humidity calibration affects both OaktonLog and OaktonLog plus and should be carried out while OaktonLog is connected to the PC.
  • Page 153 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Click Logger on the menu toolbar, then click Calibration. Click Change Password to open the Change Password dialog box. Enter the current password in the Current Password edit box. Enter the new password in the New Password edit box. Enter the new password a second time in the Confirm New Password edit box to confirm your new password.

  • Page 154: Humidity Calibration

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Humidity calibration To calibrate the humidity sensor you will need a humidity chamber. Connect the OaktonLog to the PC Set up the OaktonLog to record every 10 seconds (see page 137). Click Logger on the menu bar, then click Calibration. Enter the calibration password, then click OK.
  • Page 155 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Click Default to restore the original values...
  • Page 156 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Disconnect OaktonLog from the PC and insert it into the humidity chamber. Set the humidity chamber to the first reference value. Wait until the humidity level is stabilized and write down the OaktonLog’s reading. Repeat the last step with the second reference value. 10.

  • Page 157: Temperature Calibration

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Temperature calibration Click Logger on the menu bar, then click Calibration. Enter the calibration password, then click OK. Select Temperature or Ext. Temperature in the Choose sensor drop list. Click the Default button to restore the original values. Enter the two OaktonLog values into the OaktonLog Value edit boxes.

  • Page 158: Communication Setup

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus 2.5.6. Communication Setup Communication between a PC and an OaktonLog take place automatically whenever you send a command to OaktonLog. However, the Communication Setup dialog box can be used for more advanced communication options. Click on the Logger menu and then select Com setup to open the Communication Setup dialog box:...
  • Page 159 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 The checked COM ports are available for communication. Click Try to connect to establish communication. Click Work off-line to work with saved files.

  • Page 160: Toolbar Buttons

    Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus 2.6. Toolbar Buttons 2.6.1. Main (Upper) Toolbar Opens saved files (enabled only in Open Offline View) Print… Opens the Print Option dialog box (enabled only in Offline View) Exports the displayed data to an Excel Export spreadsheet.
  • Page 161 OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Opens the Setup dialog box. Setup Displays the desired unit of °C/°F temperature Meters View Displays Meters View Multiple Displays Multiple graphs View graphs View...
  • Page 162 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Displays Offline View Offline View Cradle Map Displays Cradle Map Scroll to the previous OaktonLog Scroll back display (enabled only in Online View) Automatic scrolling between Auto-scroll OaktonLog displays (enabled only in Online View)

  • Page 163: Graph (Lower) Toolbar

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 Scroll forward Scroll to the next OaktonLog display (enabled only in Online View) Enables or disables sound alarm Alarm 2.6.2. Graph (Lower) Toolbar Activates the zoom tool Zoom in Activates the pan tool...
  • Page 164 Chapter 2 OaktonLog Plus Returns the graph to full view Auto scale Cursor Displays or hides the cursor Opens the Graph Properties dialog box Graph (only in Offline view) properties Displays or removes alarm levels from the Alarm levels graph Alarm level selection box...

  • Page 165: Cradle Map (Lower) Toolbar

    OaktonLog Plus Chapter 2 2.6.3. Cradle Map (Lower) Toolbar In Cradle Map view, click Cradle Map on the menu bar, then click Display toolbar to display the Cradle Map toolbar. Lock Locks or unlocks Cradle Map Adds Cradle icon to Cradle Map Add Cradle Remove Cradle Removes Cradle icon from Cradle...

  • Page 166: Chapter 3 The Cradle

    Chapter 3 The Cradle Chapter 3 The Cradle...

  • Page 167: Oaktonlog Cradle Line

    The Cradle Chapter 3 3.1. OaktonLog Cradle Line Alarm Cradle Accommodates an additional external sensor and RS 232/USB Computer Serial Interface, as well as a hardware alarm that operates sound alarm Catalog number: DT174 Wireless Cradle with Alarm A wireless cradle that can accommodate additional external sensor and RS 232/USB Computer Serial Interface, as well as a hardware alarm that operates sound alarm.

  • Page 168: Operating The Cradle

    Chapter 3 The Cradle 3.2. Operating the Cradle 1. Place the OaktonLog in 3. External the cradle so that its rear sensor input connection socket fits into the plug on the cradle. 2b. USB socket button 4. DC power input indicator Figure 6: OaktonLog and 2a.
  • Page 169 The Cradle Chapter 3 To set up OaktonLog (see Figure 6 above): Mount OaktonLog onto the cradle (1). Connect the cradle to the PC using either serial or USB communication cable (2). Run your OaktonLog’s software and use the setup command. To prepare the wireless cradle to transmit data: Set up OaktonLog (see above).
  • Page 170 Chapter 3 The Cradle When the cradle transmits data the LED indicator lights up in a green light. To manually transmit data to the PC: Press the Trs (Transmit) button on the right side of the Cradle. The Cradle will then transmit all stored data to the PC. To activate the Sound Alarm feature: You must connect the AC power adaptor (see 4 in Figure 6 above).

  • Page 171: Replace The Battery

    The Cradle Chapter 3 3.3. Replace the Battery The cradle is powered by its internal battery or by external AC adaptor. The cradle battery's maximum lifespan is approximately 100,000 transmissions (for example, if the recording rate is once every 15 minutes the battery's lifespan is approximately 3 years. The Cradle’s battery is a 1/2AA 3.6V lithium battery Unfasten the four screws at the back of the...

  • Page 172: Screw Terminals

    Chapter 3 The Cradle Replace the front cover, turn the cradle over and refasten the four screws at the back of the cradle. 3.4. Screw Terminals The cradle is equipped with eight screw terminals for permanent connections to the cradle. These terminals include: Connection to external sensor: Identical to the cradle’s external sensor socket.

  • Page 173: Figure 7: External Control Switch Wiring Diagram

    The Cradle Chapter 3 sensor’s data is stored in the cradle’s memory and is available only through wireless transmission. External control switch: Closes an external control circuit when sensor readings exceed alarm levels. Maximum load: 30VDC, 1A. Figure 7: External control switch wiring diagram...
  • Page 174 Chapter 3 The Cradle You can wire one alarm device for High alarm level (AL – H terminal) and another alarm device for the low alarm level (AL – L terminal), or you can connect the same device to both terminals so it will operate whenever any of the alarm level is exceeded.
  • Page 175 The Cradle Chapter 3 Unfasten the four screws at the back of the cradle. Remove the back cover and break the oval seal at the bottom of the back cover by pressing it with a screwdriver. Replace the back cover. Carefully rotate the cradle.

  • Page 176: Figure 8: Cradle's Screw Terminals

    Chapter 3 The Cradle 10. Replace the antenna and fasten the antenna screw. Figure 8: Cradle’s screw terminals The table below lists the various screw terminals according to their labels (from left to right) that are printed above the terminals:...
  • Page 177 The Cradle Chapter 3 Label (Left to right) Function External sensor (+Ground) DOOR Contact sensor (online only) AL–H External control switch (30VDC, 1A) AL–L External power +12V...

  • Page 178: Chapter 4 The Receiver

    Chapter 4 The Receiver Chapter 4 The Receiver 4.1. Overview The Receiver is designed to receive wireless data from remote OaktonLog cradles or Repeaters and send it to your computer. The Receiver is equipped with two LED indicators to show Receiver status and is powered by an AC/DC mains adaptor.

  • Page 179: Receiver Layout

    The Receiver Chapter 4 4.2.2. Receiver Layout Antenna socket Data LED Indicator RF LED Indicator USB socket 9 – 12 V Serial socket DC Input Figure 9: Receiver layout...

  • Page 180: Powering The Receiver

    Chapter 4 The Receiver 4.2.3. Powering the Receiver The receiver must be connected to the mains when in use. The rechargeable battery functions only as a backup in the event of electricity failure. Connect the supplied AC/DC adaptor to the mains, and then connect it to the 9-12V DC input at the bottom of the Receiver (refer to Figure 9 above).

  • Page 181: Led Indicators

    The Receiver Chapter 4 Note: You can also use a magnet antenna (refer to Chapter 5). 4.3. LED Indicators Two LED indicators are used to indicate the Receiver’s status by flashing. The indicators are located on the Receiver’s front panel. The upper LED is marked DATA and the lower LED is marked The RF indicator lights up red whenever the Receiver receives RF carrier of the operating frequency (433MHz in Europe or 915MHz...

  • Page 182: Beeper

    Chapter 4 The Receiver If the Receiver is disconnected from the mains power supply, the DATA indicator lights up yellow and keeps blinking every two seconds as long as the external power is down. The backup battery will allow for five hours of operating. 4.4.

  • Page 183: Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna

    External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna For use with the Cradle and/or receiver...
  • Page 184 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna The external antenna is equipped with a magnet clamp for easy mounting on metallic surfaces. Just plug the antenna to the Cradle or receiver, place the magnet antennae in a location where transmission is most accessible (e.g. on the roof of a truck) and you are ready to go.

  • Page 185: Connecting The Antenna To The Receiver

    External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 manage to maintain a constant data reception from the Cradle at distances of 360m with no line of sight. 5.1. Connecting Antenna Receiver To use the external antenna, simply screw the antenna to the SMA connector at the top of the receiver (refer to Figure 9 on page 179).

  • Page 186: Preparing The Cradle To Work With The External Antenna186

    Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna To use the external antenna, simply screw the antenna to the SMA connector. 5.3. Preparing the Cradle to work with the External Antenna The Cradle is equipped with an internal jumper that connects the transmitter either to the built in wipe antenna or to the external magnet antenna.
  • Page 187 External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 Antenna jumper...
  • Page 188 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna The jumper connects the middle pin either to the right-hand pin marked INT (internal antenna) or to the left-hand pin marked EXT (external antenna)
  • Page 189 External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 Replace the front cover, turn the Cradle over and refasten the four screws at the back of the cradle...

  • Page 190: Chapter 6 External Sensors

    Chapter 6 External Sensors Chapter 6 External Sensors OaktonLog works with the following external sensors: 6.1. Temperature -50°C to 100°C This OaktonLog sensor takes external temperature measurements over a wider range than the internal temperature sensor with a faster response time than the internal sensor. Specifications: Range: -50°C to 100°C...

  • Page 191: Temperature -10°C To 10°C

    External Sensors Chapter 6 Probe OD 3.2 mm Max. Temperature 150°C 6.2. Temperature -10°C to 10°C This is a high-precision temperature sensor designed for refrigeration monitoring Specifications: Range: -10°C to 10°C Resolution: 0.2°C Accuracy: ±0.2°C Probe Length: 50 mm Probe OD: 4 mm...

  • Page 192: Temperature -100°C To 120°Cpt100 Adapter

    Chapter 6 External Sensors Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C 6.3. Temperature -100°C to 120°C PT100 Adapter This is a wide range temperature adapter designed to process PT100 output Specifications: Range: -100°C to 120°C Resolution: 1°C Accuracy: ±1°C Adapter operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C Screw terminals for PT100 connection...

  • Page 193: Voltage Sensor

    External Sensors Chapter 6 6.4. Voltage Sensor This is a general sensor that will measure any device or transmitter that produces a linear analog output of 0-10V. The voltage can easily be converted to the correct measured units with the help of the MicroLab software.

  • Page 194: Current Sensor

    Chapter 6 External Sensors 6.5. Current Sensor This OaktonLog external sensor can sample any device or transmitter producing a linear current of 0-20mA. The 0-20mA can be converted to the correct measured units using the MicroLab software’s Calibration option. Specifications: Range: 0-20mA Resolution:...

  • Page 195: Ph Sensor

    External Sensors Chapter 6 6.6. pH Sensor This external sensor monitors the pH level of liquids. Specifications: Range: 1-14pH Resolution: 0.116pH Accuracy: 5% of reading Calibration: Single point, done with a small trimmer on the sensor. 6.7. Contact Adapter This OaktonLog sensor monitors Reed Relay contacts and switch status (open/closed) to identify the correlation between phenomena such as temperature change and door status.
  • Page 196 Chapter 6 External Sensors Specifications: Range: Open/Close Connector: Screw Terminal Cable Length: 2.5m Internal Pull-Up Resistor: No need for external power source...

  • Page 197: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications OaktonLog Models: EC600 temperature and external sensor data logger EC650 temperature, relative humidity and external sensor data logger Inputs: Two built-in sensors: Temperature: -30°C - 50°C (resolution 0.5°C, accuracy ±0.6°C)
  • Page 198 Specifications Relative Humidity: 0-100% (resolution 0.5%, accuracy ±3%) External sensor: Voltage 0 to 10V Current 4 to 20mA Temperature -50°C to 100°C 0 to 14pH Contact Open/Closed Outputs: Two digit 7-segment LCD IRDA interface to HP-printer and host computer RS232 serial communication at 19,200 bps...
  • Page 199 Specifications Memory Capacity: 16,000 recording samples Power Supply: Internal Lithium Battery - 3.6V 1.2AH 1/2AA Battery Life - approximately two years, replaceable (Lifespan may vary with use of external sensors) Sampling Rate: User defined: from once every 10 seconds to every 2 hours Dimensions: Diameter - 72mm Thickness - 22.9mm...

  • Page 200: Oaktonlog Cradle

    Specifications Weight - 55gr Standards Water and dust proof IP65 standard, compliance for EC600 model CE and FCC standard compliance OaktonLog Cradle Audible alarm. Serial communication channels: RS232 at 19.2Kbps USB at 1.5Mbps...
  • Page 201 Specifications Memory Capacity (DT175 only): 2,000 recording samples Connectors: 4-pin flat connection to the OaktonLog 4-pin flat connection to any OaktonLog external sensor Screw terminal for External DC supply, Connection to external sensor, External control switch and additional Contact sensor (the additional contact sensor is available in DT175 only) Power supply: Internal: lithium battery, 3.6V...
  • Page 202 Specifications Battery Life - approximately 100,000 transmissions, replaceable External: 6-30V, minimum 300mA RF transmission (DT175 only): EMC conformant to ETS 300-683 Type approved to ETS 300-220. Usable range to 300m (75m indoors) 418 (UK) & 433.92MHz (Euro) versions 1mW on 418 MHz, 10mW on 433.92MHz 2nd harmonic <-60dBc 16cm wipe antenna CE and FCC standard compliance...

  • Page 203: Oaktonlog Plus Receiver

    Specifications OaktonLog Plus Receiver Communication Ports: RS232 at 19.2Kbps USB at 1.5Mbps Power Supply: External: 9-12VDC, minimum 300mA Red LED indicating RF signal Green LED indicating valid data being received RF Receiver: European version Frequency: 433.92MHz...
  • Page 204 Specifications Type approved to ETS 300-220 Usable range: To 300m (75m indoors) North American version Frequency: 914.5MHz Usable range: To 120m (30m indoors) Antenna: SMA connector Supplied with rubber whip antenna (with a hinge) Dimensions: 10×9×2.5 cm...

  • Page 205: Software

    Specifications CE and FCC standard compliance Software MicroLab Software Features Runs on WINDOWS 98/2000/ME/XP and NT Fast data download from the OaktonLog Graphic visualization of the OaktonLog data Data displayed in graphs and tables Data export to EXCEL Graphic analysis tools such as Markers, Zoom OaktonLog Setup windows, for setting up the OaktonLog unit ID, sample rate, sensors and alarm level Sampling rate: Once every 10 seconds to 2 hours...
  • Page 206 Specifications OaktonLog sensor calibration Display of OaktonLog Battery Level Integration with the wireless OaktonLog Cradle, Receiver and Repeater Display of daily reports of a fleet of data loggers Visual alarm levels on the graph and table MicroLab System Requirements Software Windows 98 or later Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (Internet Explorer 5 can be installed together with MicroLab, as it ships with the...
  • Page 207 Specifications Hardware Pentium 300MHz or higher 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) 5MB available disk space for the MicroLab application MicroLab Plus Software Features Wireless communication with up to 200 OaktonLog s Real-time temperature and humidity and external sensor readings Data display in meters or graphs Visual and sound alarm when the data reading exceeds a minimum or maximum alarm threshold for temperature...
  • Page 208 Specifications Battery level display Automatic data saving to an Excel file Data Map allowing the users to easily view many OaktonLog data loggers on one screen OaktonLog Setup windows, for setting up the OaktonLog unit ID, sample rate, sensors and alarm level Sampling rate: Once every 10 seconds to 2 hours Definition of additional external sensors MicroLab Plus System Requirements...

  • Page 209: Hardware

    Specifications Hardware Pentium 300MHz or higher 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) 5MB available disk space for the MicroLab Plus application...

  • Page 210: Appendix A: Figures

    Figures Appendix A: Figures Figure 1: Connecting OaktonLog............. 31 Figure 2: OaktonLog battery life............34 Figure 3: Replacing the battery ............36 Figure 4: Define New Sensor............83 Figure 5: MicroLab’s Communication Setup dialog box....85 Figure 6: OaktonLog and Cradle............ 168 Figure 7: External control switch wiring diagram......

  • Page 211: Index

    Index Index settings · 69, 137 antenna · 183 automatic download · 90 autoscale · 54, 132 alarm · 60, 68 activate sound · 108 active time · 69 delay · 69 display levels · 120 battery · 35, 64, 171 duration ·...
  • Page 212 Index control · 173 coordinates · 53 copy · 62 calibration · 76, 152 copy graph · 135 cancel alarm · 137 cradle · 166, 168, 200 Celsius · 66, 110, 137 cradle ID · 87, 137 change crop · 134 password ·...
  • Page 213 Index define new sensor · 137 delete · See remove display · 22, 49 daily download · 68, 86 alarm levels · 120 daily status · 91 options · 112 data · 22 properties · 111 crop · 134 download · 42 data logger ·...
  • Page 214 Index external antenna · 183 format · 134 external sensors · 32, 190 print · 127 Fahrenheit · 66, 110, 137 humidity · 65, 137 format · 59 graph · 134 icon OaktonLog · 120 graph · 49, 129 icon · 51 copy ·...
  • Page 215 Index install · 38, 39, 102, 103 MicroLab · 38 interval · 66 minimum values · 22 modes · 28 lines · 134 new password · 152 magnet antenna · 183 mail · 109 OaktonLog · 19, 197 map · 51 OaktonLog Plus ·...
  • Page 216 Index open · 45, 125 recalibrate · 152 receiver · 178 recording · 21, 28, 67, 73 pan · 58 reference · 152 panning · 119 remove · 53 password · 152 data · 134 pH · 195 OaktonLog icon · 120 picture ·...
  • Page 217 Index stand-alone · 20 start · 28, 67, 73 start recording · 137 S/N · 137 status · 26 save · 43, 106 stop · 28, 74 screw terminals · 172 stretch/compress · 57, 118 send e-mail · 109 system requirements · 38, sensor ·...
  • Page 218 Index units · 110 unit · 61, 66, 82 terminal · 172 timer · 137 timer run · 28, 67 toolbar · 93, 160, 163 cradle map · 165 value · 53 graph · 163 viewing · 49 main · 160 voltage ·...
  • Page 219 Index Y-axis · 134 zoom · 54, 117 identify · 129 default · 56, 132 manual scaling · 55, 130 stretch/compress axis · 57, 118...

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