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Data logger DLU (E) Instructions for Use 9.1711.10.0x0 Doc. No. 021821/08/21 T H E W O R L D O F W E A T H E R D A T A...
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Safety Instructions • Before operating with or at the device/product, read through the operating instructions. This manual contains instructions which should be followed on mounting, start-up, and operation. A non-observance might cause: - failure of important functions - endangerment of persons by electrical or mechanical effect - damage to objects •...
The Data logger DLU is a complete measurement system for the acquisition, processing and saving of the measurement data from a wide variety of sensors, like e.g. Precipitation sensors with pulse outputs. Sensors with measuring resistance (e.g. Pt100 temperature sensor).
Following table shows the allocation of the connection terminals of the Data logger: Terminal Signal Supply 24Vac/dc 12V accumulator 12V solar Sensor supply PT100 0-1V humidity Supply + Analogue IN1 Supply - Supply + Analogue IN2 Supply - Supply + Analogue IN3 Supply - GND / AGND...
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The installation of this rail-mounted device (9 HP, horizontal pitches) is envisaged in distributor systems with common 35mm mounting rails (DIN rail) and covers with a 45mm cut-out measurements. The wiring is connected via jack terminals in the lower and upper device section (see Figure 1).
Install a 35mm mounting rail with a length of at least 9HP (157mm) at the installation location. • Place the data logger DLU on the mounting rail that the top edge of the rail grips into the corresponding groove of the data logger DLU. •...
3.3 Electrical Installation 3.3.1 Wiring In order to build a low-noise (i.e. EMC-compliant) measurement system, the data and measuring lines must be shielded. Thorough earthing of the shielding is to be ensured. Depending on local conditions, a distinction is to be made between: •...
The functional earth of the Data logger DLU (terminal 52) is to be connected with a 2.5mm² cable (L <6cm) to an earthed shield rail or mounting rail. For potential equalisation we recommend the use of the shortest possible cable (≤1m) with a cross-section of at least 6mm²...
3.3.3 Solar Panel Electrical Connection: The connection of the optional 12V solar panels is to be carried out in accordance with the wiring diagram (see chapter 13). We recommend that the solar panel be earthed to protect it against excess voltages. The integrated 12V solar controller carries out temperature-guided control for optimal charging of the accumulator.
3.3.4 Potential-free Switch Outputs The Data logger possesses 2 potential-free switch outputs that can be switched dependent on the configuration. Digital OUT 1 Terminal 46 Configurable control Terminal 47 Digital OUT 2 Terminal 44 Configurable control Terminal 45 Figure 5: Potential-free switch outputs The switch outputs are equipped with a current limit of approx.
3.3.6 Measuring Transducer Supply The Data logger possesses various outputs for the supplying of connected measuring transducers that are controlled dependently on the configuration. Terminal Signal 3.3V or 5V or 12V 3,3V or 5V or 12V 3,3V or 5V or 12V Table 3: Measuring transducer supply For the permissible load on the supplies, see technical data.
Symbol (Button) Meaning Shut down / reset of the Data logger Page back Page forward Activating selection/editing mode Push cursor position left Shift cursor position to the right Increment value at cursor position Decrement value at cursor position End selecting/editing mode End editing mode End selection/editing mode without saving Delete characters at the cursor (only when editing character...
Total number Current page of pages Line 1 1/14 Station DLU1 Firmware : V01.01 Date 29.05.17 Time 16:34:00 Language : German Lower area with control keys Figure 7: Dialogue page 1 The keys for flicking forwards and backwards are located in the lower part of each dialogue page.
4.2.1 Password Dialogue Before the “selection mode” can be activated, the corresponding password must be set. The following figure shows the password dialogue. 1/14 Station DLU1 Firmware : Password input: V01.01 Date 29.05.17 00000234 Time 16:34:00 Cancel Language : German Figure 8: Password dialogue The password is input with the 4 keys below the input field (“<”, “^”, “v”, “>”) and must be confirmed by pressing the “Ok”...
4.2.2 Selection Mode The following figure shows the selection mode for the 1st dialogue page. 1/14 Station DLU1 Firmware : V01.01 Date 29.05.17 Time 16:34:00 Language : German Figure 10: Selection mode In the selection mode, one can move between the editable entries by pressing the keys Pressing one of the keys takes one out of the selection/editing mode.
4.2.3 Editing Mode The following figure shows the editing mode for the entry “Station” on the 1st dialogue page. 1/14 Station DLU1 Firmware : V01.01 Date 29.05.17 Time 16:34:00 Language : German Figure 11: Edit mode In the editing mode, the content for the current cursor position can be changed by pressing the keys for numerical values, this increments / decrements the selected position and for texts it moves forwards / backwards through a list with the available ASCII characters.
Language : German Figure 14: Information box "Shutdown DLU The shutting down lasts approx. 15s, then a dialogue appears with the possibility of carrying out a restart of the Data logger. In this state, the Data logger can be separated from the supply.
1/14 Station DLU1 Reset data logger ? Firmware : V01.01 Datum 29.05.17 Zeit 16:34:00 Sprache : deutsch Figure 15: Dialogue “Reset yes” Pressing the key “yes” carries out a restart of the Data logger. Attention: Switching off the supply without shutting down the Data logger can lead to damage and failure of the network interface! 4.4 Loading Configurations from SD Card If an SD card in the Data logger and contains a configuration file, the "Import"...
The data logger DLU E 9.1711.10.010 is equipped with an ethernet module. The module offers the following options: 1. Simultaneous access by several users to the DLU via Ethernet via user logins 2. Access via Telnet, SFTP und WEB 3. Use all commands chapter 7.2 via Telnet 4.
You can find out from your administrator whether your local network supports the DHCP service. Note: The data logger DLU E should not be operated in parallel with Ethernet and WIFI, this can lead to communication problems. 4.5.3 Set up Network Access To set up the LAN interface, the DLU must be connected to the local network and started using a LAN cable.
At delivery DHCP is active in the data logger DLU, i.e. the server assigns its network settings to the DLU (IP address, subnet mask, gateway). Most networks are set up in such a way that the IP address is assigned automatically via a DHCP service. Contact your network administrator for more information.
When it is started for the first time, the logger does not yet have a valid IP address and can therefore only be set via the display, micro USB or optionally via COM. Does the DLU already have a valid IP address that should be changed e.g. through dynamic address assignment, the IP address can also be changed via Telnet or WEB.
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4. COM2, function depends on the configuration (optional) Note: Setting the IP address via Telnet and WEB is only possible if the DLU already has a valid IP address in the network, e.g. with dynamic IP assignment. Depending on the delivery condition, only the micro USB interface can be used for configuration or COM1, COM2 and Telnet via Ethernet.
DLU via the serial interface without logging in. Settings for Telnet see picture below. The IP address of the DLU must be set for the server. Figure 19: Sample TerTerm configuration for micro USB (left side) and Telnet (right side) 4.
00RS2 or via the display. This is also ensuring that the user login is reset. 11. After the restart, the DLU can be used on the network. Finally, the communication should be tested. This can be done in different ways and is described in the following chapters.
DLU's Ethernet access. Note: Setting the IP address via WEB is only possible if the DLU already has a valid IP address in the network, e.g. with dynamic IP assignment. To do this, proceed as follows: 1.
4.5.4.1 Test the connection with the "ping" diagnostic tool After setting the LAN connection, the easiest way to test access to the DLU is with a PC using the PING test. A console window (terminal) must be opened for this. In the Windows 10 operating system, this is done by starting the "cmd.exe"...
5. In the event of an error, check the connections again, check the settings of the IP parameters in the display and, if necessary, reset the DLU again. In some cases it can also take up to 5 minutes before a new system is recognized in the network.
DLUuser. 1. Start the WinSCP program. The following input window appears. Enter the IP address of your DLU in the input mask, the login name / user name e.g. DLUuser, the associated password / password e.g. user4DLU and press Login.
This could be the reasons for the failure of the login: - Misspelled username (upper / lower case). - Incorrectly entered password (note upper / lower case). - Incorrectly IP-Adresse - User or password has been changed or even deleted. - If a ping test is negative too, check the connections.
Figure 29: Setting for Telnet-connection (Tera Term) Select the TCP / IP option in the input mask, enter the IP address of your DLU in the server edit field, select the Telnet option under Service and set the TCP port 23 as shown in the picture above.
4. Possible response from the DLU to the above request: Figure 33: Possible response from the DLU In the example above, the DLU replies successfully with the ID 00. The Telnet communication has now been successfully tested and the connection can be disconnected or settings can be made using the commands from Section 7.2.
Enter. The start page of the DLU should look something like the following picture: Figure 35: Start page WEB If the page is displayed correctly, the WEB access is OK. Further WEB pages can be called up;...
KY followed by a key is required. The valid commands and their structure are described in Chapter 7. For the DLU with Ethernet access, there is also access via SFTP to download files and WEB pages to view measured values and make configurations.
5 Measured Value Acquisition All configured channels are read according to the configured measure interval (1s to 1 hour), and processed and saved in the configured calculation period. The saving is carried out internally, in a non-volatile, 64Mbyte ring memory. If the ring memory is full, then the measured values in the “oldest”...
Data output via the SD card takes place via a touch event on the display. The DLU E with article number 9.1711.10.010 also has an Ethernet interface. Via this interface, dates can be viewed and downloaded via WEB, SFTP and Telnet. The DS command is also used for Telnet as for micro USB.
“Export”. The data files are saved on the SD card in the following directory: D:\aaa\bbbbbbbbbb\cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc Root directory of the SD card (e.g. “E”) Directory „DLU“ bbbbbbbbbb Directory according to the station name (e.g. “DLU_______”) cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc Directory according to the HW-ID of the Data logger (e.g.
The following table shows the exported files: Subfolder File name Content config.txt Configuration (INI file). config_ChList.bid Channel configuration (binary format). config_DevList.bid Devices configuration (binary format). logfile.txt Log file in the ASCII format. ARCH_AVx YYYYMMDD.txt Day file for the average value archive “x”, with the measured values in the YYYY year ASCII format.
6.1.1 Recommendations SD-CARD Notes on SD card: Not all cards available on the market can be tested for compatibility with the Data logger. Problems can therefore arise in rare exceptional cases. The SD cards must be formatted with the standard “FAT16”-, “FAT32”- or “ExFAT” format (delivery state of SD cards).
Note on the micro USB slave interface For communication via micro USB it is necessary to have an installed VCP driver (Virtual COM Port) on the PC used. VCP drivers ensure that a micro USB device is available as an additional COM port on the PC.
6.5 Data Output via Network (only Logger with Ethernet Module) If the DLU is in a network and the Ethernet settings are correct, data can be fetched from the data logger DLU via the network. Configuration of the interface is described in chapter 4.5.1 There are the following options for reading out data from the logger via ethernet: 1.
6.5.2.1 The log directory The log directory is located in the path: root/var/opt/thies/DLU. The current configuration file config.cfg and, if necessary, other files, e.g. config.old. The file config.old always contains the last configuration, the file config.cfg is always the current configuration.
Figure 38: Extract from a configuration file 6.5.2.2 The measured value directories With the data logger DLU there is always at least one mean value archive ARCH_AV1 and usually one extreme value archive ARCH_EX1. The name of a day file is made up of the date of the day, starting with the year e.g.
semicolons. A measured value consists of the value (e.g. -2.476) and its status e.g. 00000. The space is used to separate value and status. An error-free measured value is represented by status 0. The following picture shows an cutout of the contents of a daily file: Figure 40: Cutout of a daily file The configuration file for the DESCFILE.INI archive is used by the Mevis PC program to interpret the measured values in the daily files.
7 Communication Communication with the Data logger DLU can take place via the following interfaces: Micro USB COM1 (dependent on the configuration) COM2 (dependent on the configuration) Ethernet (Data logger DLU E (9.1711.10.010) Baud rate and framing can be set for the interfaces micro USB, COM1 and COM2. The interfaces COM1 and COM2 also allow the selection of the duplex mode (half or full duplex).
7.1.1 Structure of the Commands (requests) The requests and/or commands have the following structure: <ID>Command<Space><Parameter><CR> Identification number (“00” to “99”) Command: Command containing 2 to 12 characters (see command list) Space: Optional space character (if the command contains figures) Parameter: Parameter value with representable ASCII characters <CR>: Carriage Return (13...
The parameter is dependent on the implementation in the Data logger and can accept the following values: Parameter value with 1 to 10 places (decimal value without sign, represented in ASCII). Character string with up to 256 characters. Note: The structure of the response telegram can in some cases differ from the standard (e.g. the measured value telegram)! Only if the received “ID”...
7.2 Commands The following table shows the available commands, and the corresponding passwords for reading and writing: Command Initial value Description Password factory reading / writing setting Command ArchID Reading of the archive ID. Without Command BP_COM1 0 (8N1) Choosing of the framing for COM1. Without User Command BP_COM2...
User password: 234 7.2.1 Command ArchID <id>ArchID<parameter><CR> Archive ID Access: Reading Description: With the command “ArchID”, the archive identification number is read. Parameter description: Value range: 0...99999999 Initial value: 7.2.2 Command BP_COM1 <id>BP_COM1<parameter><CR> Setting the framing COM1 Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command BP_COM1, the desired framing is set for COM1.
7.2.3 Command BP_COM2 <id>BP_COM2<parameter><CR> Setting the framing COM2 Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command BP_COM2, the desired framing is set for COM2. Parameter description: Parameter Description 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit 8 data bits, uneven parity, 1 stop bit 8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit 8 data bits, space parity, 1 stop bit 8 data bits, mark parity,...
7.2.5 Command BR_COM1 <id>BR_COM1<parameter><CR> Setting of the baud rate COM1 Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command BR_COM1, the desired baud rate is set for COM1. Parameter description: Parameter Description 1200baud 2400baud 4800baud 9600baud 19200baud 38400baud 57600baud 1152 115200baud 2304 230400baud Value range:...
7.2.7 Command BR_USB <id>BR_USB<parameter><CR> Setting of the baud rate USB Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command BR_USB, the desired baud rate is set for USB. Parameter description: Parameter Description 1200baud 2400baud 4800baud 9600baud 19200baud 38400baud 57600baud 1152 115200baud 2304 230400baud 2560...
7.2.8 Command DF_INI <id>DF_INI<parameter><CR> Readout archive configuration Access: Reading Description: With the command “DF_INI”, the available archive name and its configuration are read. Parameter description: AAAABBBBBB AAAA Stating of the archive with 3 and/or 4 places (“AV1” to “AV16” or “EX1” to “EX16”).
7.2.10 Command DS <id>DS<parameter><CR> Readout archive Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command “DS”, the archived measured values are output in lines separated by semicolon characters. If no parameter is stated, all archived measured values are output. Parameter description: AAAA BBBBBBBBBBBB EEEEEEEEEEEE AAAA: Stating of the archive with 3 and/or 4 digits (“AV1”...
7.2.16 Command IP_ADDR <id>IP_ADDR<parameter><CR> IP address Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command “IP_ADDR”, the IP address of the Data logger is set. Parameter description: AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD Byte0 (hi-byte) Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 (lo-byte) Value range: 0…4294967295 (in 4-byte notation) Initial value: 7.2.17 Command IP_GW <id>IP_GW<parameter><CR>...
7.2.18 Command IP_SNM <id>IP_SNM<parameter><CR> IP subnet mask Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command “IP_SNM”, the IP subnet mask of the Data logger is set. Parameter description: AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD Byte0 (hi-byte) Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 (lo-byte) Value range: 0…4294967295 (in 4-byte notation) Initial value: 7.2.19 Command KY <id>KY<parameter><CR>...
7.2.21 Command LL <id>LL<parameter><CR> Logger status Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command “LL”, the current logger status is read out. Parameter description: Output of the device descriptors re. serial sensors Output of binary configuration Output of MEVIS compatible configuration Output of the number of data bytes in the input FIFO for the communication with the LINUX board Output of data bytes in the input FIFO for the...
7.2.23 Command MM <id>MM<parameter><CR> Output der instantaneous values Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command MM, all configured instantaneous values are output in lines, with pre- and post-text (channel name / unit). If the call takes place with the parameter STS, the status words are output in brackets in addition to the instantaneous values.
7.2.26 Command RS <id>RS<parameter><CR> Reset Access: Reading / writing Description: With the command RS, the reset source is requested (reading without parameter) or a reset carried out (writing with any desired parameter). The following reset sources can be output: GENERAL RESET BACKUP RESET WATCHDOG RESET SOFTWARE RESET...
7.2.29 Command WL_ADDR <id>WL_ADDR<parameter><CR> WLAN IP-Address Access: Reading / writing Description: With command „WL_ADDR“ will set the IP adress for WLAN of the Data logger. Parameter description: AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD Byte0 (Hi-Byte) Byte1 CCC Byte2 DDD Byte3 (Lo-Byte) Value range: 0…4294967295 (in 4Byte spelling) Initial value: 7.2.30 Command WL_DHCP <id>WL_DHCP<parameter><CR>...
7.2.32 Coammand WL_SNM <id>WL_SNM<parameter><CR> WLAN IP-Subnetzmaske Access: Reading / writing Description: With command „WL_SNM“ will set the IP subnet mask for WLAN of the Data logger. Parameter description: AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD Byte0 (Hi-Byte) Byte1 CCC Byte2 DDD Byte3 (Lo-Byte) Value range: 0…4294967295 (in 4Byte Schreibweise) Initial value: 7.2.33 Command WL_PSK <id>WL_PSK<parameter><CR>...
Query the Instantaneous Values via Modbus RTU (COM1/COM2) The DLU can provide the instantaneous values including their status (see status overview table 7: status word) as Modbus RTU slave via COM1 or COM2 (server). The instantaneous values are represented as 4-byte floating point values (FLOAT according to IEEE754) and the measured value status as unsigned 16-bit values (U16).
Figure 43: Message when restarting with SD card without bootloader The number behind "Wait time:" is decremented to 0 every second. This means, that the Data logger DLU waits 10 seconds for the receipt of a firmware or the recognition of a firmware file on the SD card.
8.1 X-Modem CRC (Serial Interface) The X-Modem-Bootloader always starts with a baud rate of 115200Baud 8N1. The following message appears on a connected terminal program: Bootloader V02.02 The bootloader outputs the character 'C' every second. This character is the start sequence for the X-Modem protocol.
LAN and WiFi settings and also logins can be made and set. To use the WEB page, the DLU must be connected to the internet or a local network via a LAN connection and a valid IP address for the network must be set in the logger (see 4.5 network module).
(the green point shows you if to the logger is online, if the logger is offline the point is orange). There are also buttons in the upper area status, date & time DLU Name buttons, Logo Pointer instruments: name, pointer, value, archive...
9.2 View archived Data Values Via the button windows are opened that graphically display the archive values of the logger for the sensor. The period for the displayed values can be selected from 6 fixed time ranges (see figure below). The characteristic curves for the mean value, the minimum and the maximum value are displayed.
9.3 Data Export The botton opens the menu for data export. Via the submenu , a password can be assigned for the download on the configuration WEB page. If a password has been assigned, the following login mask opens first: After entering the correct password and pressing the button , or in the case of no password, a download window will appear that looks like this:...
WEB view to the data logger. Up to this point in time, the settings in the DLU are unchanged, regardless of what was entered on the WEB page. Use the Reset button to reset the settings on the WEB page to the values from the DLU.
DHCP, at least the IP address and the subnet mask must be set. The gateway and the DNS (Domain Name System) server are optional. The gateway only needs to be set if the DLU is to be accessed externally via a gateway in the local network.
To check the settings, you have to log in again as admin. As soon as the Wifi menu is opened, the current settings for Wifi are downloaded from the DLU and can be corrected and uploaded again if necessary.
9.8 NTP With the time synchronization can be activated via NTP. The time of the DLU is then automatically set UTC. NTP activate NTP server set Figure 54: NTP configuration Timezone set Figure 55: Set NTP timezone When NTP is switched on, the time cannot be changed using the time and date ”.
9.9 SFTP With the menu you can set and allows additional users to read the data over SFTP. On delivery there is only the admin, but he has no SFTP access rights. A user must be created to use SFTP. To do this, click the button to add a new user.
With the button the settings are reset to the old values. With the data is sent to the DLU and stored permanently. Before that, a window opens in which the uploading with must be confirmed. Otherwise it is canceled. 9.11 Data Download Password With you can set the password for data download via WEB.
The cloud connection is activated by default (default value). Attension: If the DLU has no internet connection and is only operated in the LAN, the cloud connection must be deactivated. In the Internet tab you can check the status of the cloud server and the data exchange status with the cloud.
10 THIES Cloud and THIES Cumulus With the DLU-E you have the possibility to integrate your data logger into the THIES cloud. The following graphics show the possibilities of uses. You can access the THIES cloud via the WEB (https://www.thiescloud.com/cumulus) or via the THIES Cumulus app with smartphone.
11 Technical Data Housing plastic Protection class IP 20 Current supply Supply 24VAC, 20%, 0.5A (max. 2A) 24VDC, 25%, 0.5A (max. 2A) Accumulator 12VDC, 7Ah Solar panel Nominal voltage 15 … 18V (max. 23.5V open-circuit voltage), max. 20W Average electricity max.
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Digital measurement (inputs/outputs) Pulse inputs 2 channels (e.g. reed contact precipitation rocker) Supply: 5V over 10kΩ pull-up Switching threshold of the Schmitt trigger input circuit: Positive (V 1,3 ... 2,2V Negative (V 0,6 ... 1,5V Hysteresis (V 0,4 ... 1,2V Thies spec.
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General Control On the device: 2.4 inch colour display with touch function By remote control: micro via COM1 or COM2 or Ethernet or LCD display 2,4” – colour display (320 x 240 Pixel) Mounting type Snap-in mounting 35mm standard rail DIN EN 60 715, TH35 9TE 32 terminal, ∅...
15 Accessories (optional) BATTERY 12V 7AH 210 375 Nominal capacity: 12V, 7Ah Takes care of the buffering with solar panel supply. USB WLAN antenna 214002 With integrated rod antenna MEVIS Software 9.1796.40.00X In several languages SD - CARD 2 GB 9.2200.00.000 Storage capacity: 2GB Used for data storage / data...
16 More Information / Documents as download Further information can be found in the documents First Steps Start-Up DLU, First Steps THIES CLOUD, FAQ THIES CUMULUS APP. These documents and also the instruction for use are available for download under the following links.
D-37083 Göttingen Tel.: (0551) 79001-0 Fax: (0551) 79001-65 email: Info@ThiesClima.com This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Description of Product: Datalogger DLN, Datalogger DLU Article No. 5.1756.00.000 9.1711.00.000 9.1711.10.000 9.1711.10.010 specified technical data in the document: 021738/02/14;...
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