Acksen Electrocorder EC-2VA User Instructions

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Version 1.00.11.12
Electrocorder
EC-2VA
User
Instructions
WARNING!
This product must only be
used by suitably qualified
personnel; do not attempt
to use this product unless
you are qualified to do so.
High voltages that cause
burns and lethal shocks
are present during voltage
monitoring and recording!
Voltage inputs are not
isolated from each other, as
one input is energised, other
will become live!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Thank you for purchasing the Electrocorder EC-2VA, we hope
you enjoy using this product, this package consists of six main
components:
1. Electrocorder logger (1)
The logging unit is housed in a strong ABS case.
2. Voltage Input Leads (1)
A two-core voltage input lead is provided to allow easy
connection to the voltage system.
3. Rogowski Coil (1)
Current input sensor.
4. Serial Lead (1)
A serial lead is provided to allow connection between the
logger and any PC with a 9 pin serial port.
5. Software CD (1)
Electrosoft software is provided free.
6. User Instructions (1)
These User Instructions are provided to give guidance, to
qualified personnel.

PC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

To run Electrosoft you must have certain hardware and software
installed on your computer. The system requirements include:-
• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 2003/2008/2012
Server.
• An RS232-compatible. Serial Port and/or USB Port is
required for interfacing to an Electrocorder, depending on
model.
• Our minimum system specification is a 2Ghz Intel Core2Duo,
2GB RAM, 1GB free disk space.
• 136x768 resolution, 24-bit colour and Windows XP.
• Our recommended system specification is a 3.1Ghz Intel i5-
3450, 8GB RAM, 1GB free disk space.
• 1920x1200 resolution, 24-bit colour and Windows 7.

Installing Electrosoft

When you run the Setup program, it will automatically set a path
on When you insert the Electrosoft CD, it will prompt you to run
the setup program; follow the on-screen instructions to install
Electrosoft. If the setup program does not start automatically,
please run "ElectrosoftSetup.exe" on your DVD/CD-ROM Drive.
The setup program will create a shortcut for Electrosoft in the
Start menu.

GETTING STARTED

In order to set-up an Electrocorder, you must first run Electrosoft
on your PC. Then connect an Electrocorder to the PC serial port
using the correct (supplied) serial lead. In Electrosoft, use the
'Setup' dialog box window and input the details of the location to
be monitored. The Electrocorder does NOT need to be connected
in to the mains voltage to perform this task.
The recording mode is set by default to commence recording
when the Electrocorder detects voltage and to stop recording
when the memory is full.
Select the recording method - two options are available:
1. Record to EN50160 standard - the Electrocorder will take a
sample once every second for 10 minutes. It then averages the
samples taken over that 10 minute period and stores the value. In
this mode the unit will record for approximately 37 days until the
memory is full.
2. Take a sample over a discrete period - the Electrocorder can
be set to take an average over a selected period, 1 (one) sec to
15 (fifteen) min and also record the max and min during each
period. For example, a unit set to record every 1 (one) second will
record for approximately 2 hours. A unit set to record every 12
seconds will record for approximately 1 day. A unit set to record
every 15 (fifteen) minutes will record for approximately 75 days.
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