DGSI VW MiniLogger User Manual

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VW MiniLogger

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Page 1 (DGSI). The information herein is subject to change without notification. This document contains information that is proprietary to DGSI and is subject to return upon request. It is transmitted for the sole purpose of aiding the transaction of business between DGSI and the recipient. All...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
About Radio MiniLoggers ..18 Installing Base Station Software..19 Making a Radio ID List ... . . 22 Connecting to Radio MiniLoggers . 25 VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The MiniLogger System The VW MiniLogger is a compact datalogger designed to moni- tor a single VW sensor, such as a piezometer, crackmeter, strain gauge, or displacement sensor. Logger Manager, available as a free download at https://durhamgeo.com/resources/download-pages/software/, is used to program the MiniLogger and also to retrieve the readings that the MiniLogger has recorded.
Page 4: Installing The Manager Program
Windows Control Panel before continuing to install the updated version. Once the old version has been deleted, install the new version. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 5: Connecting To The Minilogger
Orient and insert the batteries as shown on the battery holder. The MiniLogger takes a reading immediately and then waits for its next scheduled reading. Red (+) Black (–) Signal cable not shown. Orient the batteries as shown on the battery holder. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 6 MiniLogger. Click on Set Up. You should see a screen similar to this. Click Retrieve Setup. This will download the cur- rent setup (fac- tory or custom) that is on the log- ger, including the serial number. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 7 Change the Comm Port Click Communications. Choose a different Comm port from the dropdown list and click OK. If there is only one choice on the Comm Port list, then some other device probably has control of the serial port. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 8 If your portable computer has a PC Card slot, you can use a PC card to provide a serial interface card. PC cards are typically more expensive than the adapters above, but the PCMCIA stan- dard is fairly mature and the card is likely to work well. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 9: Setting Up
Setting Up Preparations Check that the MiniLogger’s batteries are in place. Connect the MiniLogger to the PC. Open Logger Manager Choose VW MiniLogger Edit Settings Click on “Set Up”. You should see a screen similar to this. Set MiniLogger Click “Set General.”...
Page 10 These factors are used to convert Hz read- Use ABC / TI factors: ings to kPa or psi. TI factors integrate temperature readings to automatically correct for temperature effects. See the sensor cal- ibration sheet to see how the factors are applied. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 11 Hz values and also the calculated val- ues. Choose Thermistor or RTD. Most VW sen- RTD or Thermistor: sors use thermistors, but it will be noted on the sensor calibra- tion record. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 12 Then choose the sweep that is closest to those frequencies. Sweep Starting Freq Ending Freq Sweep A 1125 Sweep B 2000 Sweep C 1400 3500 Sweep D 2300 6000 VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 13 You must select a delay for turning on the Turn Power On: power; real time data recording begins imediately once power has been turned on (you can also delay the reading for a time after turning power on if you prefer). VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 14: Data Logging
White & Blue Green Pull gently on the wires to check the connection. Slide nut and rubber compression Connect leads from the cable sleeve onto cable. Then insert to the terminals: cable into box. VW VW Shield Temp Temp VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 15 Observe the settings displayed on the control panel. Make any necessary modifications. Click the Send Setup button. This will send any changes back to the logger. Click the OK button. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 16: Retrieving Data
You can minimize retrieval times by regularly clearing the MiniLogger’s memory after you collect the readings. Connect the MiniLogger to your PC and start the Logger Manager program. Click “Retrieve Readings.” Click this button to retrieve readings. The MiniLogger reports its progress. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 17 Retrieve All. Logger Manager displays time-stamped readings both in Hz and engineering units. Click Save, then navigate to the location where you want to save the file. Choose a File Name and select the file type, then click Save. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 18 MiniLogger, you should clear the memory to make room for new readings. Check that the readings have been saved to your computer. Return to the Logger Manager program and click the “Erase” button. Then click Yes to confirm. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 19: About Radio Miniloggers
PC. Base Station Software You must install driver software to make the base station work with your computer. You can find this software on a CD sup- plied with the base station. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 20: Installing Base Station Software
“Next” until the end and click “Finish”). VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 21 Logger Manager pro- gram. Click “Comm Setup” to display the Communica- tions Setup dialog. Enter Radio MiniLogger ID Choose Serial Port. Make sure the correct port is selected and you have the option to change the baud rate. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 22 Click here to open the Communication Setup Comm Setup: screen. This will define how the software will connect to the log- ger. See page 19 for more information. Used to schedule automated downloads. See the Auto-Retrieval: next chapter, Auto-Retrieval for more. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 23 Exits the page without activating the selected station or Cancel: prompting to save changes. If changes have been made that need to be saved, they can still be saved from the main menu in “File/ Save Stations”. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 24 Check this box to erase the logger after Erase data from logger: data has been retrieved and saved. This is recommended to avoid duplicating records. Check this box to copy retrieved data to a Copy to FTP Server: VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 25 The user password required to log onto the server. Password: Enter the FTP transfer mode used by your Transfer mode: server. (ATLAS uses Active mode.) Save settings and exit. Test the FTP settings. Test: Exit without saving. Cancel: VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...
Page 26 Shows the date and time of the last successful download. Last: Shows the date and time of the next scheduled download. Next: Cancels the process and returns to the Station List Stop bar: page. VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24...

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