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DKS MD200 User Manual

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2018.03.05
User manual
MD200 DATA
RECORDER
Radeberger Straße 21 – D-01900 Großröhrsdorf
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https://www.dks-engineering.com
Tel.: +49 35952 4294-65
Loggy Soft
MD200 DATA RECORDER_Iv.1.01.003

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  • Page 1 Loggy Soft: v.1.10.0 or higher • S-Toolkit: v.2.1.0 or higher • S-Toolkit Loggy Soft Read the user's manual carefully before starting to use the unit or software. Producer reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice. 2018.03.05 MD200 DATA RECORDER_Iv.1.01.003...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software CONTENTS I. USER MANUAL FOR DATA RECORDER ..............1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY ....................2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................3. TECHNICAL DATA ............................... 4. DEVICE INSTALLATION............................ 4.1. UNPACKING............................... 4.2. ASSEMBLY ..............................
  • Page 3 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 8.3. USB FLASH DRIVE (PENDRIVE) DATA DOWNLOAD ............... 9. THE MODBUS PROTOCOL HANDLING ......................9.1. LIST OF REGISTERS ..........................9.2. TRANSMISSION ERRORS HANDLING ....................9.3. EXAMPLES OF QUERY/ANSWER FRAMES ..................10. USER'S SETTINGS LIST ..........................

  • Page 4: User Manual For Data Recorder

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Explanation of symbols used in the manual: - This symbol denotes especially important guidelines concerning the installation and operation of the device. Not complying with the guidelines denoted by this symbol may cause an accident, damage or equipment destruction.

  • Page 5: General Characteristics

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS • Multifunctional Device is designed for recording, displaying current or averaged values and presentation of technological parameter trends in graphic form. • Large data storage capacity The registered measurement results are recorded in the unit's memory. The capacity of installed memory allows to store over 3 000 000 measurements (8 MB).
  • Page 6 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software • Legible graphic display The 128 x 64 points display with a backlight mounted on front of the unit is a big advantage of the data recorder available in two colours. It allows the display of trend graphs for each channel separately.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3. TECHNICAL DATA Power supply voltage 85...230...260 V AC/DC; 50 ÷ 60 Hz (separated) (depending on version) or 19... 24 ...50 V DC and 16 V... 24 ...35 V AC External Fuse (required)
  • Page 8 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 0 °C to +50 °C Operating temperature (depending on version) -20 °C to +50 °C -10 °C to +70 °C Storage temperature -20 °C to +70 °C (depending on version) 5 to 90% no condensation...
  • Page 9 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Parameters of TC, RTD and mV type inputs ( mV/RTD/TC version K, S, J, T, N, R, B, E Thermocouple input Measurement ranges -200 °C ÷ 1370 °C -328 °F ÷ 2498 °F -50 °C ÷...
  • Page 10 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Sampling rate depends on available number of inputs in the device and selected type of input: 1 channel c.a. 500 ms c.a. 250 ms c.a. 250 ms 2 channels c.a. 1 s c.a.

  • Page 11: Device Installation

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Measurement inputs External sensor RS 485 supply output interface Internal circuits Power Relay circuits supply relay 2 relay 1 Reinforced insulation 1min @ 2300V AC Supplementary insulation 1min @ 1350V AC...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 4.2. ASSEMBLY - The unit is designed for mounting inside housings (control panel, switchboard) inssuring appropriate protection against surges and interference. Metal housings must be connected to ground in a way that complies with the governing regulations.
  • Page 13 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 92 mm max. 5 mm Fig. 4.2. Allowable mounting hole dimensions 92 mm removable terminals 12 mm 10 mm NOTE: U/I version - removable terminals mV/RTD/TC version - immovable terminals Fig. 4.3. Installing of brackets, and dimensions of connectors.

  • Page 14: Connection Method

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software GOOD back side of device connector WRONG back side of device connector Fig. 4.4. Connectors removing method 115 mm Fig. 4.5. Minimum distances when assembly of a number of units 4.3. CONNECTION METHOD Caution - Installation should be conducted by qualified personnel.
  • Page 15 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software - The unit is not equipped with an internal fuse or power supply circuit breaker. Because of this an external time-delay cut-out fuse with a small nominal current value must be used (recommended bipolar, max. 2A) and a power supply circuit- breaker located near the unit.
  • Page 16 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Connections of power supply voltage and measurement signals are executed using the screw connections on the back of the unit’s housing. 6-7 mm Fig. 4.6. Method of cable insulation replacing and cable terminals dimensions...
  • Page 17 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software USB PC Interface Fig. 4.9. Connection of USB transmission signals data+ data- recording enable external switch n.c. DIN+ din+ external 24 V DC supply din- DIN- Fig. 4.10. Connection of digital input (depending on data recorder configuration)

  • Page 18: Connections Of Current Type Inputs ( U/I Version )

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Connections of current type inputs ( U/I version ) 4.3.1. data+ data- n.c. din+ din- (optional) +24 V +24 V +24 V +24 V (optional) Host USB (optional) USB PC Power supply (depending on version) Fig.
  • Page 19 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software external connection Inp. 8 0-10 V Inp. 1 4-20 mA Fig. 4.12. Connections of current signals of active sensors (current signal 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA and ground) to sensor to sensor...

  • Page 20: Connections Of Temperature Type Inputs ( Mv/Rtd /Tc Version )

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Connections of temperature type inputs ( mV/RTD /TC version ) 4.3.2. data+ data- External temperature sensor n.c. din+ din- 13 14 15 Inp. 8 (optional) (optional) Host USB (optional) USB PC...
  • Page 21 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software „ Bias ” parameter from menu „ Input settings ”. Due low precision 2-wire connection is not recommended.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software When 2-wire connection is used, the resistance of particular wires (Ra ÷ Rc) NEEDN'T BE DIFFERENT (should be as small as possible) When 3-wire connection is used, the resistance of particular wires (Ra ÷ Rc) MUST BE IDENTICAL to enable proper compensation of it's resistance.

  • Page 23: Front Panel Description

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION display programming ENTER MENU pushbuttons front USB Host depending on version Key designation and functions Symbols used in the manual: [ESC/MENU] Functions: MENU • go to main menu (press and hold by at least 2 sec.), •...

  • Page 24: Principle Of Operation

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 6. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION After turning the power supply on, the logo and basic unit data are showed on the display, then the unit goes to the measurement mode. 6.1. MEASUREMENT MODE...

  • Page 25: Measurement Ranges Definition Of Rtd And Tc Inputs ( Mv/Rtd/Tc Version )

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Lower ext.” parameter ”Higher ext.” parameter user defined range ”Hi value” parameter ”Lo value” parameter permissible measurement range * "Lower ext." parameter is only significant for an input current range of 1-5 V and 2-10 V.

  • Page 26: Recording Momentary And Averaged Data

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Lo value” user defined range ”Hi value” parameter parameter -100 °C +600 °C permissible measurement range measurement result is displayed regardless on nominal range exceeding display display message ”-Lo-” message ”-Hi-”...
  • Page 27 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software the set recording frequency. The principle of recording measurements is presented in Fig. 6.6. In the case of recording momentary values t(a), t(b), t(c) designate the recording times of values corresponding to current measurements a .
  • Page 28 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software t(a), t(b), t(c) designate the times of recording values corresponding to measurement averaging results, … a … b … c correspondingly. ”Rec.period” parameter ”Rec.period” parameter ..

  • Page 29: Modes Of Result Presentation

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 6.2. MODES OF RESULT PRESENTATION The results of measurements conducted for active channels are presented in numeric or graphic (graph or bar) form. Selection of one of the available results presentation modes can be made using the [^] and [v] keys in the measurement mode.

  • Page 30: Single Channel" Mode

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software After starting the unit the result presentation mode and channel selected prior to switching off the unit are active (this information is stored in the EEPROM memory) "Single channel" mode 6.2.1.

  • Page 31: Measurements List" Mode

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software channel name current date current time unit name channel number warning message informing that input allowable arrow indicates range is exceeded exceeding of user defined range percentage value of exceeding Fig. 6.14. Exceeding allowable range in "Single channel" mode Functions of keys in "Single channel"...
  • Page 32 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software channel name unit name channel number recorded overload recording date and time recorded measurements date and time of current measurement current measurement (displayed in negative mode) (not recorded yet) Fig. 6.15. Unit in “Measurements list” measurement results presentation mode.
  • Page 33 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software latest measurement.

  • Page 34: Graph" Mode

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software In the case of recording averaged values all indications in the " Measurements list " mode concerning values recorded in the unit's memory, constitute averaged values of measurement results. The current value indications concern only momentary measurement values.
  • Page 35 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Numeric values (displayed over the graph) and vertical bar (displayed to the right of the graph)
  • Page 36 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software indicate the value corresponding to the result of the current measurement, irrespective of the set time scale of the graph. The graphical indicator (bar displayed to the right of the graph) always indicates the measurement result to the graph scale range ratio (see description of "...
  • Page 37 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software measurements) the graph points corresponding to measurements results shall be...
  • Page 38 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software plotted from the time this mode is switched on. If the measurement result for the given channel exceeds the graph scale range, then instead of the graph point corresponding to the measurement result, the display shows an arrow indicating the direction of exceeding the range ( Fig.

  • Page 39: Channels List" Mode

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software • go to main menu (press and hold for approx. 2 seconds), • MENU go to "Graph options" menu, description on page 46, • change channel number, • change results presentation mode.
  • Page 40 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software current time current date channel number measure result in graphical mode (bargraph) channel name arrow informs about direction of user defined range exceeding percentage rate of measure result to user defined range Fig.

  • Page 41: Principle Of Outputs Operation

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 6.3. PRINCIPLE OF OUTPUTS OPERATION Device is equipped in electronic relay outputs that can be used to control external devices. Each output has own icon (in left upper corner Fig. 6.26 ) that shows the status of the output.

  • Page 42: Outputs Control

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Outputs control 6.3.2. Device outputs are controlled by logic function of channels alarms. There are two logic functions: OR – closes (or opens, if output channel mode is set to N.C.) the relay when any of attached channels is in alarm state, AND - closes (or opens, if output channel mode is set to “N.C.”) when all of attached channels are in alarm state.
  • Page 43 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 6.29. Relay controlled by one alarm ”Over threshold” mode (”Closed hold time and ”Open hold time” set to 0).
  • Page 44 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Logic function Relay sta Closed Open Close hold time Open hold time Fig. 6.30. Working relay diagram in ”N.O.” mode. ”Open hold time” and ”Closed hold time” greater than 0, ”Open delay” and ”Close delay” equals 0.
  • Page 45 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Alarm mode - ”over threshold”, ”Open hold time” and ”Closed hold time” equals 0, ”Open delay” and ” Close delay ” greater 0.

  • Page 46: Example Of Output Control

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software In case of often threshold overpass (large readings oscillations) the ” Close delay ” and ”Open delay” parameters in opposite to ”Closed hold time” and ”Open hold time” will delay switching output state until internal time counter reaches entered value. The counter is counting up (to the entered value) when logic function is 1 and counting down to 0 when logic function is 0 .

  • Page 47: Device Programming

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Output 2 (cooler control) ”Mode” - ”N.O.” ” Logic funct. ” - ”AND” ”Source:channel 1” - ”alarm 2” - cooler alarm ” Close delay ” - ”120.0” - cooler turning on delay ”Open delay”...
  • Page 48 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software edited password position is outlined and blinking Fig. 7.2. Password requested when accessing unit's main menu. presently configured current submenu name measurement channel number list position indicator presently selected item (edited parameter) current settings Fig.

  • Page 49: Parameters Edition

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 7.1. PARAMETERS EDITION To start edition of any parameter user should select name of desired one using [^] [v] buttons and then [ENTER]. Numeric and switching parameters ("LIST" - type) 7.1.1.

  • Page 50: Text Parameters

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 7.1.2. Text parameters Text parameters constitute a series of characters selected from the character table (Fig. 7.7) stored in the unit's memory. Entering the new parameter value ( Fig. 7.6, 7.7) consists of selecting consecutive characters of the text by indicating the position of the character in the table displayed below edited text.

  • Page 51: Slider" - Type Parameters

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Functions of keys when editing selected character (at this time characters table is displayed below the edited parameter): • Selecting the character from the given line of characters table for the edited position of the text parameter.

  • Page 52: Description Of Results Presentation Modes Menu

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 7.2. DESCRIPTION OF RESULTS PRESENTATION MODES MENU Press the [ESC/MENU] key in the current results presentation mode to go to the results presentation mode configuration menu. "Measurements list options" menu 7.2.1.

  • Page 53: Graph Options" Menu

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Date”,”Time” - these options are available when the " List type " parameter was set as "historic" and define the position of the horizontal line (located in the lower part of the display) in relation to the recorded measurements results displayed on the list.

  • Page 54: Results Presentation Modes Menu Structure

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 7.3. RESULTS PRESENTATION MODES MENU STRUCTURE Main menu Power on Initialization Mode: ”Single channel” Channel selection ENTER Parameter Mode: ”Measurements list” Measurements list options List type edition Date Channel selection Time...

  • Page 55: Main Menu Description

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 7.4. MAIN MENU DESCRIPTION ”Device information” menu 7.4.1. This menu contains information about the unit and cannot be edited: ”Version” version of unit firmware, ”Serial no” unit serial number, ”Memory” unit's memory size, ”Used”...

  • Page 56: Logging Setup" Menu

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software If the display backlight is inactive and the “ Backlight ” option was set as “temporary” pressing any key will only switch the backlight on. ”Display options” Fig. 7.14. menu ”Logging setup” menu 7.4.3.
  • Page 57 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 7.16. Warning in “cyclic” recording mode ”Triggering” - method of recording measurement results. The following options are available: ”always” measurements recorded time intervals defined the “ Recording period ” parameter, ”high level”...
  • Page 58 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”disabled” - data from the selected measurement channel will not be recorded, ”current v.” - current values (corresponding to the results of current measurements) will be recorded for the selected measurement channel, ”average v.”...

  • Page 59: Input Settings" Menu (Common Parameters)

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Input settings” menu (common parameters) 7.4.4. This menu enables the configuring of current inputs. The number of the configured input is displayed in the upper part of the display (Fig. 7.19).

  • Page 60: Input Settings" Menu ( U/I Version )

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Input settings” menu ( U/I version ) 7.4.5. ”Unit” - 4-character sequence constituting the unit for the value measured on the given channel. ”Input type” - type of input/sensor. The following options are available: ”inactive”...
  • Page 61 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Dec. point” - position of the decimal point for results displayed in numerical form. The following options are available: ” 0” ” 0.0” ” 0.00” ”0.000” The position of the decimal point is selected with [^] , [v] keys.

  • Page 62: Input Settings" Menu ( Mv/Rtd/Tc Version )

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Input settings” menu ( mV/RTD/TC version ) 7.4.6. ”Unit” - when parameter ”Input type” is set on tc – K, tc – S, tc – J, tc – T, tc – N, tc – R, tc –...
  • Page 63 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software “Connection” - This parameter is available only when “Input type” is set as RTD input. This parameter specifies how many wires will be used during measurement. ”Hi value” - These parameters define lower and upper limits of user defined range.

  • Page 64: Outputs Settings" Menu

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Bias” - parameter (expressed in °C or °F) which allows to shift measurement scale and express value added to displayed result in range ± 299 °C (± 299 °F) for TC type inputs or in range ±...

  • Page 65: Date & Time Settings" Menu

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ” Closed hold time ” - a relay active state maintain time after the triggering signal disappears, ” Open hold time ” - a relay inactive state maintain time after the triggering signal disappears, •...
  • Page 66 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Address” - this parameter specifies the unit’s address, according to the Modbus protocol (in the range of 0 to 99). If the address is set as 0, then the unit responds to the FFh address.

  • Page 67: Access Setup" Menu

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 7.28. “RS485 port settings” menu ”Access setup” menu 7.4.10. This menu contains options controlling access to the unit’s adjustable parameters and to data downloading function (using USB Host port): ”Password for menu access” - menu access password (4-digit number). If the parameter is set to “0000”...
  • Page 68 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software After selection one of options above device waits for plugging in of FlashDrive. If disk is found then device displays the message which allows approving or cancelling selected operation. Fig. 7.30. “USB options” menu To return to ”USB options”...

  • Page 69: Language" Parameter

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software ”Language” parameter 7.4.12. This parameter allows selection of messages and menu language.

  • Page 70: Main Menu Structure

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 7.5. MAIN MENU STRUCTURE Result presentation mode MENU Press and hold at least 2 seconds MENU 0 _ _ _ 4-digit user password entering (if it is different from „0000”) ENTER...
  • Page 71 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Hysteresis 2 See next page...
  • Page 72 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software See previous page ENTER ENTER Parameter MENU Output settings Mode edition ENTER MENU Logic funct. MENU ENTER ENTER Parameter Source Channel 1 edition ENTER MENU Close delay MENU Channel 2 ... Channel 7...
  • Page 73 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Read config. from disk ENTER Parameter MENU Language edition Automatic write of ENTER MENU registered data...

  • Page 74: Downloading Data From Data Logger

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 8. DOWNLOADING DATA FROM DATA LOGGER 8.1. MODBUS (RS485) DATA DOWNLOAD To download data from the data logger connect it to PC via USB/RS-485 or RS-232/RS- 485 serial converter and use Loggy Soft delivered with the device.
  • Page 75 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software User can confirm ( [ENTER] key) to start data downloading, or cancel the download ([ESC/MENU] key). FlashDrive device MUST NOT be removed during data downloading. Unexpected removal can cause a data corruption on the FlashDrive device.
  • Page 76 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 2) When pendrive is formatted using default Windows standards and manual write mode is selected (file writing can be forced but it may cause errors) 3) When pendrive is formatted not in accordance with Tab. 8.1 (file writing not done)

  • Page 77: The Modbus Protocol Handling

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 9. THE MODBUS PROTOCOL HANDLING Transmission parameters: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity control Baud rate: selectable from: 1200 to 115200 bits/second Transmission protocol: MODBUS RTU compatible The device parameters and measurement result are available via RS-485 interface, as HOLDING-type registers of Modbus RTU protocol.
  • Page 78 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description 0÷6 Days of the week registry Year registry 2000÷2099 1÷12 Months registry 1÷31 Days registry 0÷23 Hours registry 0÷59 Minutes registry 0÷59 Seconds registry Control registry for time-related settings: 0 - starting continuous updating of registries 18h ÷...
  • Page 79 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description “Rec. period” parameter in "Logging setup" submenu: 0 - 1 sec.; 1 - 2 sec.; 2 - 5 sec.; 3 - 10 sec.; 4 - 15 sec.; 5 - 20 sec.;...
  • Page 80 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description “Filter” parameter in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 1: 0÷5 (filtration coefficient) “Lower ext.” parameter in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 1 0÷99 expressed in 0.1 mV (not considering decimal point) “Upper ext.”...
  • Page 81 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description Alarm configuration parameters for channel No. 1 "AL1 mode" parameter in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 1; 0÷1 0 – under threshold; 1 – over threshold "Threshold 1"...

  • Page 82: Transmission Errors Handling

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description “Channel 3” parameter in “Outputs settings:source” submenu for 0÷4 output 1; registry description like for “Channel 1” (see register 102h). “Channel 4” parameter in “Outputs settings:source” submenu for 0÷4...

  • Page 83: Examples Of Query/Answer Frames

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 9.3. EXAMPLES OF QUERY/ANSWER FRAMES The examples concern a unit with address 1. All values are given in the hexadecimal system. Designations: ADDR Address of the device in the system FUNC...
  • Page 84 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software The answer: ADDR FUNC BYTE C DATA H,L CRC L,H DATA H, L - displayed value = 255, no decimal point. Decimal point position can be read from reg. 43h (position of decimal point for channel 1) 4.
  • Page 85 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software b) The answer (if an error occur): ADDR FUNC CRC L,H ERR - error code (08 - registry writing blocked by “Config change” parameter in “RS485 port settings ” menu) 6. Change of baud rate of all devices connected to the net (BROADCAST message).

  • Page 86: User's Settings List

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 10. USER'S SETTINGS LIST Description Parameter Description Value page Parameters in the "Measurements list options” menu List type Type of measurement results list Date, Time Position of time line on historical list Parameters in the "Graph options”...
  • Page 87 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Description Parameter Description Value page Unit Unit for measured value Input type Type of input/sensor 53, 55 Value displayed for maximum value of input Hi value 53, 56 current Value displayed for minimum value of input...
  • Page 88 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Description Parameter Description Value page Hysteresis 2 Hysteresis of alarm 2 Settings for Channel 3 in “Inputs settings” menu Name Measurement channel name Unit Unit for measured value Input type Type of input/sensor...
  • Page 89 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Description Parameter Description Value page Hysteresis 1 Hysteresis of alarm 1 AL2 mode Alarm 2 generation mode Threshold 2 Threshold of alarm 2 Hysteresis 2 Hysteresis of alarm 2 Settings for Channel 5 in “Inputs settings” menu...
  • Page 90 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Description Parameter Description Value page Lower ext. Lower extension of measurement range AL1 mode Alarm 1 generation mode Threshold 1 Threshold of alarm 1 Hysteresis 1 Hysteresis of alarm 1 AL2 mode...
  • Page 91 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Description Parameter Description Value page Filter Level of filtration of indications Bias Shifting of measurement scale Upper ext. Upper extension of measurement range Lower ext. Lower extension of measurement range AL1 mode...
  • Page 92 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Description Parameter Description Value page Source: channel 7 Channel 7 alarm state source Source: channel 8 Channel 8 alarm state source Close delay Close switch delay time Open delay Open switch delay time...

  • Page 93: User Manual For "Loggy Soft

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software II. USER MANUAL FOR “LOGGY SOFT” System requirements: At least i486 computer, Colour monitor with minimum resolution of 640 x 480, 20 MB of free hard drive space. Designed for Windows ®...
  • Page 94 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 2.1. Selection of serial port and baud rate After defining the communications port and baud rate, go to device detection screen ( Fig. 2.2 ) by clicking on the [Next>>] button.
  • Page 95 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 2.2. Scanning network for devices The list shown on the figure (Fig. 2.2) contains one detected device. Order of devices on the list corresponds to the order of addresses assigned by the user to individual devices. Once all devices are detected press [Break scanning] button.

  • Page 96: Using The Program

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3. USING THE PROGRAM Upon application startup the Current measurement menu is displayed ( Fig. 3.1 ). Fig. 3.1Program window upon startup The selection from the currently active menu is made using the flat buttons in the upper part of the program window ( Fig.

  • Page 97: Current Measurement" Menu

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3.1. „CURRENT MEASUREMENT” MENU Current measurement menu allows to view current measurements results in table format. This table contains measures of channels of all installed devices. Only the measurements from devices installed using the RS-485 interface will be available. To enable continuous reading of data from the devices check Enable current measurement mode .
  • Page 98 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software „Table” tab 3.2.1. Fig. 3.3. Reports - menu The Table tab (Fig. 3.3) is used for printing information concerning recorded measurements (e.g. temperature, humidity) in the form of a table for one of the groups or a particular measurement channel selected by the user (for more information on groups see 3.3.2 section, at page 101 ).
  • Page 99 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Selecting table type (for a group or single channel) In order to select table type: • click appropriate tab Groups or Channels (Fig. 3.3), • check specific group or measurement channel. This will display measurement results for the selected group or single channel (displaying results takes place automatically after each change of group or measurement channel).

  • Page 100: Graph" Tab

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3) The time can be changed by clicking on the box, in which it is displayed and manually typing it in using the keyboard. 4) The operation is completed by pressing the [Refresh] button; this will update the data shown in the table.
  • Page 101 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software • [Refresh] button - updates the displayed data; • Show cursor field - check this field to activate special graphical cursor which allows to track measurement points of the selected channel graph.
  • Page 102 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 3.7. Enlarging graph • moving the graph - the graph can be moved to the left/right (earlier/later time period, correspondingly). In order to do this, right-click on the graph and drag the pointer in desired direction (Fig.
  • Page 103 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software • measurement points tracking - if Show cursor field is checked then special graphical cursor is displayed on the graph. This cursor allows to easy tracking of measured data. Colour of the cursor is same as selected channel colour.
  • Page 104 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Information on periodical lack of measurement If any measurement channel, for whatever reasons (e.g. sensor fault), will not record measurement values, then this situation will be presented on the graph as interruption in the measurement (Fig.

  • Page 105: Configuration" Menu

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Prior to analysing recorded measurement results, read the current data recorded by devices. In order to download current data recorded by devices press the [Download data (RS 485)] button in the Devices tab in the Configuration menu, or insert the USB FlashDrive (PenDrive) with logged data to PC USB port and confirm the data download.

  • Page 106: Devices" Tab

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 3.13. Configuration menu (advanced options active) „Devices” tab 3.3.1. Fig. 3.14. Configuration - Devices tab (advanced options active)
  • Page 107 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software The Devices tab (Fig. 3.14) contains such elements (fields) as: • Installed devices - shows the tree contains a list of all currently installed devices together with their addresses. The first level of the tree shows individual devices.
  • Page 108 User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 3.15. Devices adding and removing (advanced options active) Downloading of registered data Downloading of data stored on internal memory can be done in two ways: • using USB FlashDisk (PenDrive) •...
  • Page 109 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software To download data again enter Advanced Settings (password is required), then disable Auto option and select date of the begin of required data (Fig. 3.16). After that click [Download data (RS485)] button.

  • Page 110: Groups" Tab - Group Operations

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Fig. 3.17. Contents of Loggy Soft measurement data folder „Groups” tab - group operations 3.3.2. Fig. 3.18. Configuration - Groups tab A group enables creating a collective current graph/report for a number of measurement channels belonging to the same or to different devices, which the user wishes to view on one graph/report.
  • Page 111 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Typical methods of grouping measurement channels: • measurement channels recording the measurements of the same physical value (e.g. temperature or humidity), • measurement channels recording the measurements from sensors located in the same places, e.g.

  • Page 112: Settings" Tab

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software „Settings” tab 3.3.3. Fig. 3.19. Configuration - Settings tab (advanced options hidden) Settings tab (Fig. 3.19) allows to change settings related to serial port and method of data downloading from the USB FlashDisk. The settings list contains following fields: •...
  • Page 113 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software • Time between automatic download field - this field specifies the time interval between automatic download new data from data loggers. This time can be set with precision to one minute, but can't be longer than 23 hours and 59 minutes. The...

  • Page 114: List Of Errors And Fault Diagnostics

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3.4. LIST OF ERRORS AND FAULT DIAGNOSTICS Symptom Cause Action • All points are a red colour converter fault or one of check converter power supply • and a question mark (?) is...

  • Page 115: User Manual For "S-Toolkit

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software III. USER MANUAL FOR “S-TOOLKIT” System requirements: At least i486 computer, Colour monitor with minimum resolution of 640 x 480, 1 MB of free hard drive space. Designed for Windows ®...

  • Page 116: Using Program

    User manual - MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3. USING PROGRAM Read current settings from device, from file or import settings from flash disk Write configuration set to device, to file or export settings to flash disk Fig. 3.1. Program main window There are four tabs in the central part of program window: •...

  • Page 117: Inputs Settings" Tab

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software • [Export] - saves the settings shown in the Inputs settings tab and writes the configuration set to the FlashDrive; • [Close] - exits the program. Status information concerning currently performed operation is shown in the bottom of the window.

  • Page 119: Outputs Settings" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER and cooperating software detailed description available device configuration methods CONFIGURATION MODES section. In the central part of the tab (in a separated panel) there are fields for configuring device parameters. The parameters can be configured in three modes. Detailed description of individual parameters can be found in the user manual for device.

  • Page 120: Interface Options" Tab

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software • Logging options - in this section define recording-related parameters for all recorded measurement channels of the device. • ”Logging setup” tab is available for devices equipped with data logging function, •...
  • Page 121 User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software There are two buttons in the lower part of the tab: • [Lock write to device] - lock the possibility of writing configuration registries of the device through the RS-485 interface;...

  • Page 122: Device Information" Tab

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3.5. “DEVICE INFORMATION” TAB Erasing device memory Updating device firmware Fig. 3.6. Device information tab options This tab has three sections: • Device - this section displays information concerning the device type and current version of device firmware.

  • Page 123: Configuration Modes

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software Informations in Device and Memory sections are being updated while reading, writing or synchronizing date and time of the unit. 3.6. CONFIGURATION MODES Depending on the option selected in Configuration mode section of Inputs settings tab three methods of configuring the device are available.

  • Page 124: Updating Device Firmware

    User manual – MD200 DATA RECORDER and cooperating software 3.7. UPDATING DEVICE FIRMWARE The Firmware update section in the Device information tab enables device software update. To update the software: press the [ Update ] button. During update process the application attempts to reset the unit.

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