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- Page 1 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 1 Version 1.05 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies EarthLogger User Manual Model: EL4+ COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE ©2016 MRD RAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD WWW.MRD.COM.AU +61 7 3821 5151...
- Page 2 Copyright Notice ©2016 MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MRD logo is registered trademark of MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective holders. Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 3 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..................5 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................ 6 Insulation Monitoring ..................6 Voltage Monitoring ..................... 7 ELDs ........................ - Page 4 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 4 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 5.6.7 SMTP Config ....................29 5.6.8 SNMP Config ....................30 5.6.9 Login Config ....................30 System upgrade ....................30 5.7.1 Firmware Management ................30 5.7.2 Application Management ................
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Page 5: Introduction
Page 5 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 1. I NTRODUCTION EarthLogger is a Condition Monitoring and Logging device. Condition Monitoring reduces equipment failures and accidents due to current leakage faults. Two common faults locations are Batteries and Circuits. -
Page 6: Product Description
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 6 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 2. P RODUCT ESCRIPTION EarthLogger monitors and records the Insulation Resistance (IR) and or Voltage of up to four attached circuits (Channels), and four MRD ELD devices. -
Page 7: Voltage Monitoring
Page 7 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd OLTAGE ONITORING Voltage monitoring detects over-voltage situations in connected equipment. For each Channel, there are two user selectable Voltage Trip values, referred to as V-PreWarning and V-Warning. The general scheme of operation and device responses is similar to Insulation Monitoring, except that the trip values are set to detect a rising voltage i.e. -
Page 8: Logging & Uploading
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 8 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd & U OGGING PLOADING EarthLogger samples the Insulation Resistance and Voltage at 10Hz (10 samples per second). To minimise the volume of data, logging occurs only if a change from the last recorded value is detected. -
Page 9: Connectors
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 9 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd ONNECTORS BOTTOM Connectors Name Description Legend AC Supply voltage input 85-264V AC, 50-60Hz DC Supply voltage input 120-370V DC AC Supply voltage input... -
Page 10: Package Contents
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 10 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd ACKAGE CONTENTS Your EarthLogger package contains the following items: • EarthLogger Unit • 3G Antenna (36-120mm) • Installation Guide •... -
Page 11: Installation
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 11 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 3. I NSTALLATION ARDWARE 3.1.1 Hardware installation There are three recommended methods of mounting the EarthLogger 1. Mount EarthLogger on a 35mm DIN rail a. -
Page 12: Electrical Installation
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 12 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd LECTRICAL NSTALLATION 3.2.1 Basic Electrical Connections 3.2.1.1 Installation notes • Dangerous voltages may be present. MRD recommends that buses are deactivated before connections are made •... -
Page 13: Wiring Diagrams
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 13 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 3.2.2 Wiring Diagrams Five common installation schema are: • Three-Phase AC Bus • Two-Wire DC Bus • AC/DC Control Circuit •... - Page 14 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 14 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 3.2.2.2 Monitoring of Two Wire DC Bus 3.2.2.3 Monitoring of AC/DC Control Circuit COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE ©2016 MRD RAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD WWW.MRD.COM.AU...
- Page 15 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 15 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 3.2.2.4 Monitoring of Two Phase AC Bus 3.2.2.5 Monitoring of Dual Pole DC Bus COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE ©2016 MRD RAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD WWW.MRD.COM.AU...
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Page 16: Connect Power Supply
Page 16 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 3.2.3 Connect Power Supply At power ON, the EarthLogger will automatically detect the supply. Acceptable supply is 85 – 264V AC. 3.2.4 Initialisation Following Power ON, the EarthLogger displays “Initialising…” for approximately 60 seconds. -
Page 17: Operation
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 17 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 4. O PERATION ENERAL NOTES Feature Sub-Feature Function Comment OLED display Auto Off After 10 minutes of inactivity the Improves device security; Conserves... -
Page 18: Entering Numeric Values
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 18 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd NTERING UMERIC ALUES Numeric values are required for trip values, delay times, and passwords. The input method is similar in all situations: •... -
Page 19: On-Device Configuration
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 19 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd EVICE ONFIGURATION 4.3.1 Menu Structures MRD recommends that on-device configuration be limited to setting a Static IP, if required. Complete all other configuration using the Embedded Web Server: there is greater clarity;... -
Page 20: Unit Setting Menu
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 20 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd Setting Description Allowable Values The Voltage Warning alarm will activate when the measured voltage falls below this value. Enable Enable or disable the selected channel... -
Page 21: Rs485 Connection
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 21 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd RS485 C ONNECTION Up to four MRD brand ELD devices can be connected using the RS-485 Bus. • MRD recommends connecting devices using Shielded Twisted Pair Cable •... -
Page 22: Embedded Web Server
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 22 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 5. E MBEDDED ERVER EarthLogger includes an embedded Web Server, accessible via a network connection. Use the web server to view the EarthLogger configuration, review logged data and remote Reset/Test the device. -
Page 23: View Data
Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd The View Data page enables the inspection of recorded data. There are three tabs: Graph, Data, Test 5.3.1 Graph Voltage and Insulation Resistance are displayed on separate, aligned charts, and events are colour coded. A typical graph is shown below. - Page 24 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd Select areas of interest for closer examination. There are two techniques: 1. Hover the mouse near a node on the graph: an explanatory tip will appear. Generally, nodes represent events and changes.
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Page 25: Data
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 25 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 5.3.2 Data • The Data points from the current selection on the Graph page are displayed with the most recent result first •... -
Page 26: Download Data
Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd OWNLOAD Logged Data can be exported to a Comma Separated Values file on a per-channel basis, within a specified date range. The CSV file contains Unit ID, Insulation Value (Leakage), Voltage, Channel, Timestamp and Status. -
Page 27: Config Menu
Page 27 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd ONFIG 5.6.1 EarthLogger Config Use the EarthLogger Config tab to setup the parameters of each Channel. An explanation of available parameters is included in the table below. To configure a Channel: •... -
Page 28: Relay Config
Page 28 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 5.6.2 Relay Config EarthLogger is fitted with two relays able to control external devices such as Audible Alarms. Rules control when each Relay is activated. -
Page 29: Eld Config
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 29 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 5.6.4 ELD Config Extra ELDs units can be logged using the RS-485 communication bus. This function can be enable/disable as well as change unit ID. -
Page 30: Snmp Config
Page 30 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 5.6.8 SNMP Config Simple Network Management Protocol is an IP for collecting and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks and for modifying that information to change device behaviour. -
Page 31: Application Management
EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 31 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd 5.7.2 Application Management Use this tab to upgrade the embedded Application Software, which controls the EarthLogger on-screen display. To change the Application Software: •... -
Page 32: Warranty
In no instance shall MRD be liable for consequential damages. For Australia Only MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. - Page 33 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual Page 33 Version 1.07 05Sep2018 EarthLogger EL4+ User Manual v1.07.docx © MRD Rail Technologies Pty Ltd END OF MANUAL COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE ©2016 MRD RAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD WWW.MRD.COM.AU +61 7 3821 5151...
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