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Comet M1200E Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual M1200E Multilogger...
  • Page 2 © Copyright: COMET System, s.r.o. It is prohibited to copy and make any changes in this manual, without explicit agreement of company COMET System, s.r.o. All rights reserved. COMET System, s.r.o. makes constant development and improvement of their products. Manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes to the device without previous notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control and indication parts ............17 Basic display operation ............... 18 Main menu .................. 20 CONNECTING WITH THE COMPUTER ..........24 SOFTWARE COMET VISION ..............25 DEVICE SETUP USING SOFTWARE ............27 Device configuration basics ............27 Device configuration items ............27 APPLICATIONS NOTES ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    - Creating alarm states and perform actions (audio and optical signalization). - Powering by batteries (NiMH accumulators or alkaline batteries). - Powering by external power supply, which can be also used for charging NiMH accumulators (optional accessory). IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 5 Multilogger drawing: IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

     Do not use the instrument if it does not work correctly. If you think, that the device is not working correctly, let check it by qualified service person.  Never charge batteries that are not rechargeable.  Do not use the device in explosive environment. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    For more information, see Chapter “POWER SUPPLY OF MULTILOGGER”.  Install Comet Vision software to your computer - it is available at www.cometsystem.com. If you purchased a license for full version, register it.

  • Page 8: Multilogger In Stationary Application

    For more information, see Chapter “POWER SUPPLY OF MULTILOGGER”.  Install the COMET Vision software to your computer - it is available at www.cometsystem.com. If you purchased a license for the extended SW, register it.

  • Page 9: Installation Instruction

    Working position of the device:  Multilogger placed on a horizontal, nonflammable surface.  Multilogger fixed on the wall from nonflammable materials or in a low- current switchboard using the holder - the working position is with input connectors upwards. Device dimensions: IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 10 The way of mounting the holder to Multilogger and mounting holes dimensions: MLP001 MLP002 IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 11: Recommendations For Mounting

    (EN 50174-2), especially it is necessary to pay attention to avoid electromagnetic interference intrusion to the leads, transmitters, transducers and sensors. Do not locate cabling near sources of interference.  Do not use leads in parallel with power distribution network leads IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 12  Do not interconnect the inputs with other measuring systems.  Do not use common leads for several inputs. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 13: Inputs Of Multilloger

    The Multilogger does not have galvanically isolated inputs. For this reason, only devices that are not connected to any other circuit may be connected to the inputs of Multilogger. Simplified circuit diagram of inputs is shown in Appendix 2. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 14: Power Supply Of Multilogger

    Multilogger is turned off, the batteries cannot be charged d) the Multilogger allows for two battery charging modes - high current fast charging mode and low current slow charging mode IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 15 Remove the battery cover, take out the old batteries and insert new batteries (take care for correct polarity). Battery polarity is shown on its holder. c) Switch the Multilogger on and make sure the set time is correct (device menu View settings - General settings). IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 16 Note: The Multilogger can operate with removed batteries powered externally. This is not a standard use of the device but it is possible. In this case, the full battery is displayed. Interruption of power supply causes loss of time setting. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 17: Keyboard Operation

    OK, orange - exceeding the lower limit, red - exceeding the upper limit.  The LEDs show an overview about all active alarms in the Multilogger. In the device configuration, we can assign individual alarms to the LED diodes for customizing the indication to our needs. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 18: Basic Display Operation

    The bell icon on the line of the measured value indicates an active alarm for this quantity. The status line of the display shows icons that indicate the current status or device mode: full memory of non-cyclic record active recording IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 19 (alarm sources can be found in the System information menu) downloading of recorded data in progress (it is not displayed for MIN/MAX view mode) the Multilogger is being configured from a PC or via the web (it is not displayed for MIN/MAX view mode) IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    LED, audio or alarm signal indication and it is in error state.  System information items: a) Remaining battery capacity (0-100%). b) Data memory occupation in %. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 21 (optical, audio, Alarm Out signal) and if it is enabled to temporarily deactivate the alarm signalization (MUTE function)  memory occupation - information about alarm limit of data memory occupation and signalization of this alarm (optical, audio, Alarm out signal)  Ethernet interface – is not supported IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 22  memory occupation - limit and signalization (optical, audio, Alarm out signal)  Ethernet interface – is not supported Note: the Multilogger M1200E is not equipped with a signal Alarm out 5. Erase Min/Max ________________________________ Erase of the Min/Max memory of either all measured quantities (“All channels”...
  • Page 23 This function can be protected using PIN2. 7. Device information _____________________________ The 32-character user description of the Multilogger, device model and its serial number are displayed here. The next screen displays a summary of the configuration of individual inputs. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 24: Connecting With The Computer

    This is way of the fast connection for short distances (up to 5 m, communication speed of 460,800 Bd). Connect the device to the computer using the supplied cable, launch the SW and add Multilogger to the list of your Comet devices. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 25: Software Comet Vision

    Automatic detection can be used for devices connected via USB. Once the device is connected to your computer, the device is automatically added to the list of Comet devices (within about 5 seconds - time necessary for the device initialization).
  • Page 26 The main menu of the program is on the right side with items: “Home”, “Devices”, “Files” and “Online Displays”. These components control appearing bookmarks. Each item has its bookmarks, one of them named “Home” is similar for all items. The other options are specific for each item. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 27: Device Setup Using Software

    Complete configuration of the device can be done using the COMET Vision software. Some parameters can be changed from the device keyboard. When editing the Multilogger configuration, the device normally works, however, access to some of its functions is limited (downloading records, editing of the device configuration by other users).
  • Page 28 10 seconds. Consumption details can be found in the Technical Information. General - Advanced - Device start ___________________ Here you can disable the “Off key” of the device. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 29 By default, the device records the actual values at the time of the recording interval. However, if continuous recording is on (see above), you can select recording of average, minimal and maximal values during recording interval. These settings can be performed in the section Recorded values. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 30 If you activate the Latched alarms option, all alarms that occur in the Multilogger will remain active until the service personnel is not confirmed them. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 31 Here you can also allow remote erasing of the alarm memory and remote deactivation of alarm signalization from the software COMET Vision or from the web (Remote Mute & Erase of Latched alarms); moreover, you can permit or forbid alarm deactivation from the device keyboard (Local Mute enabled).
  • Page 32 Edit button. For each measured quantity, you can choose if it should be recorded (Recording) and if you wish to use the default setting (Basic settings - default) of the physical unit (6 characters), short description of the IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 33 Calculated - Add. Their further settings are specified similarly to the measured quantities (with the exception of the User calibration, which cannot be used for the calculated quantities). IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 34: Applications Notes

    We recommend to use the Multilogger with NiMH accumulators; specify the following device configuration:  NiMH accumulators (if they are installed).  Do not turn on the Energy saving mode. The Multilogger will perform measurement with a fast sampling (1 second). IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 35  Set the audio alarm signalization as needed.  If you want to operate the Multilogger “remotely”, disable “Off key” on its keyboard (COMET Vision software, option General - Advanced - Device start). You will thus prevent unauthorized or unwanted device turn-off by unqualified personnel. In these cases, it is also advisable to limit access to the device configuration from the keyboard using PIN codes.
  • Page 36 (input IN1) becomes by 5 °C higher than temperature T2 (input IN2). In this case add another calculated quantity that will be the difference of both measured temperatures T2-T1. The alarm limit for this quantity shall be 5 °C. The alarm then occurs if (T2 – T1) > 5 °C. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 37 Multilogger reports this error, the batteries are empty. You can check the battery status in the System information menu or in the software COMET Vision on the Device home page. If the battery voltage drops under 3.45 V, the Multilogger reports a self-test error. A drop of the power supply voltage is also indicated by the given symbol the device status line.

  • Page 38: Operation And Maintenance Recommendations

    Metrological verification is performed in accordance with application requirements specified by the user. In some cases, calibrations must be performed by the accredited laboratory. The manufacturer recommends to perform these verifications once a year. Note: accuracy of Multilogger input means accuracy of input itself without probes. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 39  Visual inspection of sensors - perform their visual inspection and make sure no water has leaked inside the sensors; moreover, verify that their locations are suitable from the perspective of measuring accuracy as well as possible interference.  Make a verification protocol. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 40 ATTENTION - damage due unauthorized manipulation will cause the warranty to expire! Placing out of operation after the end of the device life ____ Disconnect the power, remove batteries and return data logger to the supplier or specialized company as electric waste. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 41: Technical Parameters

    If the Multilogger is without a power for a longer time, the date and time settings in the device could be lost and will have to be set up again. When the Multilogger is connected to an external power supply, the date and time are not lost when batteries are removed. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 42 Multilogger does not take any measurements nor recording and does not communicate with the computer. Fast charging time: Up to 6 hours Fast charging restriction: Allowed in ambient temperature from 0 °C to 40 °C. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 43: Usb Communication Interface

    Up to 600,000 values for cyclic record Duration of data downloading: < 5 minutes for a 100% data memory occupation using the USB interface Real time clock stability: max. 200 ppm ± 5 ppm/year at 23 °C ± 10 °C IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 44: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    EN 61000-4-6: class A (3 V) Operation and storage conditions Operation temperature: (-10 to +60) °C Operation humidity: (5 to 85) %RH without condensation Operation environment: chemically non-aggressive Storage temperature: (-30 to +80) °C Storage humidity: (5 to 90) %RH IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 45: Mechanical Characteristics

    Required measured quantities can be selected for each input using the COMET Vision software. These quantities can be recalculated using two- point linear transformation, displayed, recorded to the memory or used for alarming. In addition, the Multilogger allows creating of calculated quantities from the measured values using simple mathematical operations.
  • Page 46 ± (0.3% from the measured value + 1 °C) Accuracy without probes: in the range of (300 to 1.800) °C better than 0.1 °C ( to achieve this value, the Resolution: corresponding number of decimals must be set Cold junction: uncompensated IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 47 Resolution: better than 0,5 uV ( corresponding number of decimals must be set Ω Input impedance: approximately 10 Minimum input voltage: -0.2 V Maximum input voltage: +3 V Connector: miniature uncompensated thermocouple connector (white color) IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 48: Appendixes

    The pressure sensor is not available. Error 10 Send the Multilogger for repair. The counter does not have valid data, the Multilogger has been without batteries. Error 11 Erase the counter using the SW and repeat measurement. IE-MLG-M1200E-01...
  • Page 49 Error 90 The Ethernet interface - the measured value is out of Error 91 numerical range. Verify the measured value on the device display, contact the manufacturer. Error 128 Communication error. Repeat the communication, contact the manufacturer. Error 255 IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

  • Page 50: Appendix 2: Input Circuits

    Appendix 2: Input circuits IE-MLG-M1200E-01...

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