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  • Page 1 & sq16plus Datalogger sqhub Communications Gateway SquirrelView Software Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 If you have any feedback on Grant’s products or services, we would like to hear from you. Contact: Legal manufacturer Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6GB Tel: +44 (0) 1763 260 811 E-mail: support@grantinstruments.com Representative in the European Union Grant Instruments Europe B.V...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety compliance....................5 Safety symbols ....................... 5 Safety warnings ...................... 6 Operating instructions ....................7 Product description sq16, sq16 plus ............... 7 4.1.1 Product Box contents .................... 7 4.1.2 Connections ......................7 4.1.3 Controls and indicators..................8 4.1.4 Digital I/O connections ..................9 4.2 Powering sq16 data loggers ..................
  • Page 4 7.2 Replacing the mains PSU ..................36 7.3 Support and Service ....................36 8.0 Optional Accessories ....................37 9.0 Troubleshooting ......................37 10.0 Compliance ......................... 38 sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 4 www.grantinstruments.com...

  • Page 5: Use Of The Products

    8 of this manual If you have any questions regarding the operation of the equipment, please contact your local distributor or Grant instruments who will be able to assist you with your enquiry. 3.0 Safety information 3.1 Safety compliance...

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    This means for example that at least 75V rated insulation is required if using the -25V to +50V range (sq16) and that at least 100V rated insulation is required if using the -40V to +60V range (sq16plus).

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    4.0 Operating instructions 4.1 Product description sq16, sq16 plus The product is a low-power data-logger designed for indoor use by, or supervised by, a professional user. 4.1.1 Product Box contents • sq16 or sq16 plus Datalogger • Mains Adapter MPU 12V •...

  • Page 8: Controls And Indicators

    Connection Description Maximum permissible ratings Power output for powered 5V output. 0V is common 50mA sensors “5V” with External Power Input Power output for powered Tracks External Power 100mA sensors “V+” Input (9-36Vdc) Digital inputs Zero input voltage 0 to 0.5V (or shorted input) One input voltage 2.7 to 5V (or open circuit input)

  • Page 9: Digital I/O Connections

    4.1.4 Digital I/O connections Connection Connection Event/State Input 1 SDI-12 Power Event/State Input 2 SDI-12 Data Event/State Input 3 Comms 0V Event/State Input 4 RS232 Rx Event/State Input 5 RS232 RTS Event/State Input 6 RS232 CTS Event/State Input 7 RS232 TX Fast Pulse Input 1 –...

  • Page 10: Powering Sq16 Data Loggers

    Insert the Jack plug into the sq16 External power input. Only use the mains adapter supplied by Grant Instruments for the external power source Always power your sq16 logger using the mains adapter if external sensors powered by the logger are being used.

  • Page 11: Downloading And Installing Squirrelview Desktop Software

    Please follow the steps below 1. Follow this link or copy the URL into your browser SquirrelView Software - Grant Instruments or scan the QR code. 2. From the webpage Software Download area, download the SquirrelViewinstaller.zip file and open the folder to view the contents 3.
  • Page 12 To upgrade from the Basic to Professional Licence at a later stage, click on the About button in SquirrelView followed by the Import New Licence button. SquirrelView is now ready to use sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 12 www.grantinstruments.com...

  • Page 13: Connecting To Your Logger Using Usb

    Once configured, click on the logger’s name to select and enable logging and metering of sensor data. Scan to find further help and resources on how to use your sq16 logger and SquirrelView Desktop Software sq 16 Datalogger...

  • Page 14: Connecting To Your Logger Using A Mobile Device

    Ensure your logger is powered up with the Bluetooth turned on (see section 2) Open the SquirrelView App and select the Bluetooth icon The App will find all available Grant loggers within range using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (if using a sqhub).

  • Page 15: Using Squirrelview

    4.6 Using SquirrelView 4.6.1 SquirrelView Homepage The SquirrelView Desktop homepage is the main interface for connecting and managing Squirrel data loggers and data. The top of the homepage has details regarding the software version, the possibility to reload and refresh the software and gain access to the hub settings if connected. Below this is the main ribbon which is arranged in 4 main sections.

  • Page 16: Logger Setup

    4.6.2 Logger Setup To get your sq16, sq16plus or sq16pro data logger set up and ready for data logging, open SquirrelView Software and connect logger using the USB cable. Click on the Connection under Device Tree The Logger is now connected. The software will detect what type of logger it is and display the type and serial number.

  • Page 17: Channel Setup

    Sensor inputs, pins 1 to 5 in blocks A,B,C and D There are 5 different types of channels that may be measured and recorded by the sq16, and sq16plus loggers, these are: Analog – for Resistance, Voltage, Current, Temperature (Thermistor, Thermocouple, PTD) Calculated –...
  • Page 18 To add an Analog channel, click on the channel configuration icon and select the appropriate sensor/probe type from the drop down menu: Select location in the example, Block A, Channel 1 is the default, click Add Channel. The software will show the probe input positions corresponding to the logger input pins: Repeat for other probes.

  • Page 19: Editing Sample And Logging Intervals

    In the example below, 12 type T thermocouples are configured in single ended mode. Note, the software will always offer the next available channel for the selected probe type by default. 4.6.4 Editing Sample and Logging intervals The Default logging method is Interval and default Sample and Logging Intervals are 1 per second.
  • Page 20 Average Readings are taken at every Sample Interval and the average of these are stored at every Logging Interval. Minimum & Maximum Readings are taken at every sample interval and the maximum or minimum of these are stored at every Logging Interval. Readings are taken at every sample interval and the sum is stored at every Logging Interval.
  • Page 21 A copy of the setup file is saved in the desktop. The name and details of the file may be edited. Setup files may be exported, so that they are saved outside SquirrelView software for example, and emailed or copied to another user. Clicking on allows this: Tick the appropriate Setup File and click on Export Setup Files, this will allow files will be...

  • Page 22: Logging Data

    4.7 Logging Data With the probe connections made to the logger, highlight and click on Arm Selected The notification ‘Logging’ will appear next to the logger Should you wish to meter the data, that is view the readings in real time, click on Meter Selected Meter mode allows you to view data from all measurement channels at a frequency of 1 reading per second in real time.

  • Page 23: Download And Save Data

    Note: when correct measurements are important, use the metering function to verify the credibility of measured values before relying on the logger to collect the values. 4.10 Download and Save Data When a log is complete, then the logging process may be stopped by clicking on Disarm Selected.
  • Page 24 The newly created dataset will appear in the Dataset library: sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 24 www.grantinstruments.com...

  • Page 25: Format Data

    4.8 Format data a Dataset and view data. Note, select Absolute Time (actual time of readings) Open or Relative Time (from start of logging) to display data. Select Absolute Time to display the time and date of the measured readings. Options for changing the graph display and formatting the data are available through the menu tabs on the right side of the display.
  • Page 26 sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 26 www.grantinstruments.com...

  • Page 27: Product Description Sqhub

    4.9 Product Description sqhub The product is a low-power data communications gateway designed for indoor use by, or supervised by, a professional user. 4.9.1 Box contents • sq hub Communications Gateway • Mains Adapter MPU 12V • Getting Started Guide (this booklet) •...

  • Page 28: Powering Your Sq Hub Communications Gateway

    The sq hub has a power off sequence. Do not plug the Jack Plug back in whilst the LED indicator is Red. Your sq hub can provide power for up to two sq16 or sq16 plus loggers. Additional loggers can be powered using a mains powered USB2 Hub (not supplied) 4.11 Connecting to your logger across a network using a sqhub...
  • Page 29 On your PC, bring up a list of available Wi-Fi networks. The sqhub will be available as a network shown as sqhub followed by the serial number e.g. sqhub-KW2220007 Disconnect the PC Wi-Fi from your Local Area network and connect directly to the sqhub. The sqhub Wi-Fi network security password is ‘granthub’...
  • Page 30 Reconnect your PC to your chosen Wi-Fi network Local Area Network Your sqhub will now be available again in the SquirrelView Desktop Software Device tree. sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 30 www.grantinstruments.com...

  • Page 31: Connecting Sq 16 And Sq 16 Plus Loggers To Your Sq Hub

    4.11.2 Connecting sq 16 and sq 16 plus loggers to your sq hub Up to two sq16 loggers can be connected directly to the Logger USB ports on the sqhub. More loggers can be connected to the sqhub utilising an external standard USB2.0 hub. A...
  • Page 32 Click on the Logger Settings icon to configure your logger with sensor inputs and other logging configuration details. Once configured, click on the logger’s name in the Device Tree to select and enable logging and metering of sensor data. For further information and product details please refer to “34707 Logger Operating Manual”...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    5.0 Technical specifications 5.1 Input ranges sq16 Inputs sq16 sq16plus 2 wire 0 to 300,000R 0 to 300,000R Resistance 3 wire 0 to 10000R 4 wire 0 to 10000R -0.3 to0.3V -1.5 to 2.5V -1.5 to 2.5V Voltage (Single ended and Diff)

  • Page 34: General Specification Sq16

    Basic accuracy (5-45°C): ..........± (0.05% readings + 0.025% range) Common mode rejection: ....................96dB Maximum permissible common mode voltage to supply 0V........+/-60Vdc Maximum permissible voltage between pins............ 75Vdc (sq16) Maximum permissible voltage between pins..........100Vdc (sq16plus) Input impedance: ....................> 1MOHM Linearity: ........................0.0015% Series mode line rejection:................50/60Hz 100dB...

  • Page 35: General Specification Sq Hub

    Wi-Fi 802.11b 2.4 GHz OpenThread mesh network 802.15 (Optional) LoraWan (Optional) Wide Area Network 4G/LTE (Optional) Link to sq16 Data Loggers 2 x USB2 Type B ports Local hub comms Micro USB2 port 2. Power MPU12V Mains power adapter (100- 12V DC external power input jack socket 240V AC input) 12V DC output.

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Service

    Clean the outside of the equipment with a soft damp cloth, using water only. Do not use chemical cleaning agents. Before using any other cleaning or decontamination method, check with Grant Instruments or your local representative to make sure that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.

  • Page 37: Optional Accessories

    6-way Plug in terminal block with cable restraint for sensor/probe inputs 18097 Temperature and Humidity probes Grant Instruments offers a range of temperature and humidity probes suitable for use with its data loggers and other compatible measurement systems. Bespoke or specialist probes are also available. Please enquire...

  • Page 38: Compliance

    Equipment (WEEE) regulations 2013. We are a member of the B2B compliance scheme (Scheme Approval Number WEE/MP3338PT/SCH), which handle our WEEE obligations on our behalf. Grant Instruments have been issued with a unique registration number by the Environmental Agency, this reference number is WEE/GA0048TZ.
  • Page 39 Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd Grant Instruments Europe B.V. Shepreth Strawinskylaan 411 Cambridgeshire WTC, Tower A, 4th Floor SG8 6GB 1077 XX, AMSTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS Tel: +44 (0) 1763 260811 grant@eu.grantinstruments.com salesdesk@grantinstruments.com www.grantinstruments.com 34707 V2 DMN U86 Oct 2022...

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