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Loggy Soft: v.1.10.0 or higher
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2019.04.16
User manual
DATA RECORDER
SRD-N16
Assisting the automation
industry since 1986
SRD-N16_INSSXEN_v.1.08.001

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  • Page 1 Assisting the automation industry since 1986 User manual DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 Firmware: v.3.40 b1 or higher • Loggy Soft: v.1.10.0 or higher • S-Toolkit: v.2.1.0 or higher • Read the user's manual carefully before starting to use the unit or software.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software CONTENTS I. USER MANUAL FOR DATA RECORDER..............4 1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY..................4 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS........................5 3. TECHNICAL DATA............................7 4. DEVICE INSTALLATION..........................12 4.1. UNPACKING............................12 4.2. ASSEMBLY............................12 4.3. CONNECTION METHOD.........................16 4.3.1.Connections of current type inputs ( I version )...............18...
  • Page 3 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.4.15.”Language” menu........................64 7.4.16.”Default settings” menu......................64 7.5. MAIN MENU STRUCTURE......................65 8. DOWNLOADING DATA FROM DATA LOGGER..................67 8.1. MODBUS (RS485) DATA DOWNLOAD..................67 8.2. USB FLASH DRIVE (PENDRIVE) DATA DOWNLOAD..............67 9. THE MODBUS PROTOCOL HANDLING....................70...

  • Page 4: User Manual For Data Recorder

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software - Do not use the device in areas which are vulnerable to excessive quakes, vibrations, corrosive gases and oils. - Do not use the device in potentially explosive environments. - Do not use the device in water vapor condensation and icing exposed places.
  • Page 6 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software • Built-in USB Host interface The device is equipped with built-in USB Host interface, allowing for data transfer to popular USB Flash Drives (PenDrives). This method allows for significant simplification of unit application: it is no longer necessary to connect PC and data logger via RS-485 interface.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 3. TECHNICAL DATA Power supply voltage 85...230...260 V AC/DC; 50 ÷ 60 Hz (separated), (depending on version) 19... 24 ...50 V DC, 16 V... 24 ...35 V AC (separated) or 11...12...16 V DC, 10...12...13 V AC (separated) External Fuse (required) T - type, max.
  • Page 8 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Housing type panel Housing material ABS + polycarbonate Housing dimensions (L x H x D) without glands 166 x 161 x 103 mm with glands (depending on version) version with 1 to 4 inputs...
  • Page 9 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Current measurement accuracy ± 0.1% @ 25°C; ± one digit (for 0-20 mA range) Temperature stability 50 ppm / °C Sampling rate 8 sps Accepted prolonged input overload Measurement input resistance...
  • Page 10 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Temperature stability 50 ppm / °C Sampling rate 2 sps Accepted prolonged input overload 20,00% Input impedance typ. 1MW Measurement inputs should be connected with isolated signals (it is recommended to use shielded cables) Cables connected to RTD inputs can not be longer than 30 meters and must be laid completely in building.
  • Page 11 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Internal circuits Relay 1 Measurement External sensor Power Digital input RS 485 supply output protection circuit circuit inputs circuit supply circuit Relay 2 Reinforced insulation (2300V AC / 1 min) Supplementary insulation (1350V AC / 1 min)

  • Page 12: Device Installation

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 4. DEVICE INSTALLATION The unit has been designed and manufactured in a way assuring a high level of user safety and resistance to interference occurring in a typical industrial environment. In order to take full advantage of these characteristics installation of the unit must be conducted correctly and according to the local regulations.
  • Page 13 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Press lightly Slide out the end cap...
  • Page 14 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Insert the insert Turn and remove with the key the key Fig. 4.1. Method of the insert assembling In order to install the unit a mounting hole must be prepared as it is shown on Fig.
  • Page 15 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Fig. 4.2. Placement of the mounting holes 192 mm 103 mm 172 mm 10 mm 151 mm 69 mm Fig. 4.3. Enclosure dimensions...

  • Page 16: Connection Method

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 4.3. CONNECTION METHOD Caution - Installation should be conducted by qualified personnel. During installation all available safety requirements should be considered. The fitter is responsible for executing the installation according to this manual, local safety and EMC regulations.
  • Page 17 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software In the case of interference from the power supply side the use of appropriate interference filters is recommended. Bear in mind that the connection between the filter and the unit should be as short as possible and the metal housing of the filter must be connected to the earth with the largest possible surface.

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

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software FUSE Depending on version: 85...230...260V AC/DC lub 19...24...50V DC; 16...24...35V AC 11...12...16 V DC, 10...12...13 V AC Fig. 4.6. Connection of power supply konwerter RS232/485 Fig. 4.7. Connection of RS-485 transmission signals...

  • Page 19: Connections Of Voltage Type Inputs ( U Version )

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software sensor supply output +24V 200mA max. current inputs RS-485 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 12 11 10...

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

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software sensor supply output +24V 200mA max. voltage inputs RS-485 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 12 11 10...

  • Page 21: Connections Of Thermocouple Type Inputs ( Tc Version )

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software When 2-wire connection is used, the resistance of particular wires (Ra ÷ Rb) DOESN'T HAVE TO BE IDENTICAL but should be as small as possible. When 3-wire connection is used, the resistance of particular wires (Ra ÷...
  • Page 22 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Using any other agents can cause permanent damage to the housing. Product marked with this symbol should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

  • Page 23: Front Panel Description

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION display programming ENTER MENU pushbuttons USB in front 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 - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 ( Tc/Rtd Version )

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 6.1.3. Recording momentary and averaged data Values corresponding to the results of current measurement conducted for each channel can be recorded (stored in the non-volatile memory of the unit) for further analysis. The recording of measurement results for all channels is performed with the same frequency, defined by the user in the range between 1 record per second to 1 record per hour ("Rec.

  • Page 27: Modes Of Result Presentation

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software In the case of multiple changes of type of recorded value (momentary values of averaged values) there is no possibility to distinguish whether data recorded in the memory concerns momentary measurement value or averaged measurement results.

  • Page 28: Single Channel" Mode

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software - "Graph" mode ( Fig. 6.8 ) enables the momentary values or averaged values of measurements conducted for one of measurement channels to be viewed in the form of a graph.

  • Page 29: Measurements List" Mode

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Exceeding the user defined range ( Fig. 6.12 ) is signalled on the bar with an arrow indicating the direction of exceeding the range. If the measurement result for one channel exceeds the allowable measurement range ( Fig.
  • Page 30 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software of " Upper ext. " and " Lower ext. " parameters in the " Inputs settings " menu). In order to go to the "Measurements list options" menu press the [ESC/MENU] key.
  • Page 31 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software channel name unit name channel number recorded overload recording date and time measurement registered measurement registered before time point at (or after) time point defined by ”Date” and defined by „Date“ and ”Time”...

  • Page 32: Graph" Mode

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software During the download of data to be displayed from the unit's memory (recorded measurement results), an appropriate message is displayed instead of the measurement result ( Fig. 6.16 ). " X " is displayed for data that has not been downloaded yet.
  • Page 33 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software channel name measure result in numerical mode unit name channel number points of registration vertical axis (values) bargraph graph scale range time unit measure result horizontal axis (time) in graphical mode (graph) Fig.
  • Page 34 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software warning message informing that input graph scale range is exceeded arows inform that graph scale range is exceeded Fig. 6.19. Exceeding lower limit of the graph scale range In the case of recording averaged values all points of the graph, concerning values recorded in the unit's memory, constitute averaged measurement results.

  • Page 35: Channels List" Mode

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Progress bar pressing of [ENTER] button stops data downloading Fig. 6.21. Message displayed when loading data to be displayed on the graph If downloading the data (recorded measurement results) necessary for displaying the graph takes more than 1 second an appropriate message is displayed (Fig.
  • Page 36 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software display shows a " -Hi- " or " -Lo- " message (depending on the direction of exceeding). Press the [ESC/MENU] key to go to "Channels list options" menu. measure result in...

  • Page 37: Principle Of Outputs Operation

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 6.3. PRINCIPLE OF OUTPUTS OPERATION Device is equipped in electromagnetic relay outputs that can be used to control external devices. Each output has own icon (in left upper corner Fig. 6.25 ) that shows the status of the output.

  • Page 38: Outputs Control

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 6.3.2. Outputs control 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 39 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Logic function time Relay state Closed Open time Close hold time Open hold time Fig. 6.29. 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 40: Example Of Output Control

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 41: Device Programming

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 42 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 43: Parameters Edition

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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]. 7.1.1. Numeric and switching parameters ("LIST" - type) Numeric parameters constitute a series of digits that form a number in decimal format.

  • Page 44: Text Parameters

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 45: Slider" - Type Parameters

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 46: Description Of Results Presentation Modes Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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. 7.2.1. "Measurements list options" menu This menu ( Fig.

  • Page 47: Graph Options" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 48: Results Presentation Modes Menu Structure

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.3. RESULTS PRESENTATION MODES MENU STRUCTURE Main menu Power on Initialization MENU Channel selection Mode: ”Single channel” ENTER MENU Parameter MENU Mode: ”Measurements list” Measurements list options List type edition ENTER...

  • Page 49: Main Menu Description

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.4. MAIN MENU DESCRIPTION 7.4.1. ”Device information” menu This menu contains information about the unit and cannot be edited: ”Version” version of unit firmware, ”Serial no” unit serial number, ”USB Host”...

  • Page 50: Logging Setup" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software ”Contrast” - contrast of the display as a percentage If the display backlight is inactive and the “ Backlight ” option was set as “temporary” pressing any key will only switch the backlight on.
  • Page 51 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 52: Temperature Unit" Parameter (Rtd Version)

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 53: Input Settings" Menu (Common Parameters)

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.4.5. ” Input settings ” menu (common parameters) 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 54: Input Settings" Menu ( I Version )

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.4.6. ”Input settings” menu ( I version ) ”Unit” - 4-character sequence constituting the unit for the value measured on the given channel. Fig. 7.20. ”Inputs settings” (part 1) ”Input type”...

  • Page 55: Input Settings" Menu ( U Version )

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software ”Upper ext.” (Fig. 7.20). - parameter defining the allowable range of input currents If the input current lies within the defined range then the appropriate ”Lower ext.” measurement result shall be displayed despite exceeding the nominal measurement value 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA.
  • Page 56 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software - these parameters define the values displayed for maximum (Hi), and ”Hi value” minimum (Lo) voltage of user defined range (0-5 V, 1-5 V, 0-10 V or ”Lo value” 2-10 V). The aforesaid parameters can be set in the range - 9999 ÷ 9999.

  • Page 57: Input Settings" Menu ( Rtd Version )

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software ”Upper ext.” = 1 V ”Lower ext.” = 1 V user defined range (2-10 V) permissible measurement range measurement result is displayed regardless on nominal range exceeding display display message ”-Lo-”...

  • Page 58: Input Settings" Menu ( Tc Version )

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.4.9. ”Input settings” menu ( TC version ) “Unit” - four-character string which will be a unit of measured quantity in selected channel. Depending on selected input mode there is possibility to switch units (TC mode) or enter four-character string.

  • Page 59: Outputs Settings" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software The value of the “Lo value” parameter can be higher than the value of “Hi value” parameter. In such a case, the device automatically selects lower value as lower limit, and higher value as upper limit of user defined range.
  • Page 60 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software ” Source ” - brings up a submenu with alarm sources settings ( Fig. 7.29 ). The following options are available for each channel: ”inactive” - channel is ignored (never in alarm state).

  • Page 61: Date & Time Settings" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.4.11. ”Date & time settings” menu Menu allows to change date and time of internal clock (RTC): ”Time” - current time according to the unit’s real time clock, ”Date” - current date according to the unit’s real time clock, ”Apply”...

  • Page 62: Access Setup" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software ”stand.” - device responds without any additional delay ”+10 ch.” ”+20 ch.” The unit response with additional delay equal to ”+50 ch.” transmission time of 10, 20, 50, 100 or 200 characters.

  • Page 63: Usb Options" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software ”Password for USB disk write” - password for data downloading to the flash disk (4-digit number). If the parameter is set to “0000” the password is disabled. If the parameter is different from “ 0000 ” then data downloading to unregistered flash disk - PenDrive requires password to be entered (registering can be done using ”Register the disk”...

  • Page 64: Language" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Automatic data writing is made periodically, after recording about 70 kB of new data, what keeps the usage of internal memory below about 1%. Autostorage frequency depends on recording settings (number of channels, and recording period).

  • Page 65: Main Menu Structure

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 7.5. MAIN MENU STRUCTURE Result presentation mode Press and hold at least 2 seconds MENU MENU 0 _ _ _ 4-digit user password entering (if it is different from „0000”) ENTER...
  • Page 66 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 67: Downloading Data From Data Logger

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 8. DOWNLOADING DATA FROM DATA LOGGER 8.1. MODBUS (RS485) DATA DOWNLOAD To download data form 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 68 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software After successful data write the following message will appear, which has to be confirmed by pressing ENTER key: In order to transfer logged data to the PC, connect FlashDrive to PC and use Loggy Soft .
  • Page 69 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 70: The Modbus Protocol Handling

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 9. THE MODBUS PRO TOCOL 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 71 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description 0÷59 Minutes registry 0÷59 Seconds registry Control registry for time-related settings: 0 - starting continuous updating of registries 18h ÷ 1Eh by the internal clock (current time and date), 80h - stopping continuous updating of registries 18h ÷...
  • Page 72 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description “Write” parameter in "Logging setup" submenu: 0÷1 0 - until full; 1 - cyclic Activation of averaging for selected channel (binary): 0÷255 00000000hgfedcba (h - channel no 8, a - channel no 1): 0 - averaging off;...
  • Page 73 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description “Input type” parameter in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 1: 0÷2 0 - inactive; 1 - PT100; 2 - PT500 3 - PT1000 “Lo value” parameter in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 1 -9999÷9999...
  • Page 74 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description “Name” parameter in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 1; Character Higher byte – character No. 9; Lower byte – 0 “Unit” parameter in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 1;...
  • Page 75 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Register Write Range Register description Alarm parameters in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 6; Register from E8h to EDh registry description like for channel 1 (see registers C0h to C5h). Alarm parameters in “Inputs settings” submenu for channel 7;...

  • Page 76: Transmission Errors Handling

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software - if the measurement result exceeds the allowable measurement range defined by "Hi value", "Lo value" and “Upper ext.”, “Lower ext.” parameters then 01h ÷ 08h registries shall contain limit values for the allowable range.

  • Page 77: Examples Of Query/Answer Frames

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 78 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 79 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 80: User's Settings List

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 81 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Description Parameter Description Value page Unit Unit for measured value Input type Type of input/sensor 54, 57 Value displayed for maximum value of input Hi value 54, 57 current or voltage...
  • Page 82 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 83 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 84 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 85 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 86 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 87: User Manual For "Loggy Soft

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 88 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 89 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 90: Using The Program

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 91: Current Measurement" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 92 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 3.2.1. „ Table ” tab 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,...
  • Page 93 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 94: Graph" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 95 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 96 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 97 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 98 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 99: Configuration" Menu

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 100: Devices" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Fig. 3.13. Configuration menu (advanced options active) 3.3.1. „ Devices ” tab Fig. 3.14. Configuration - Devices tab (advanced options active)
  • Page 101 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 102 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 103 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 104: Groups" Tab - Group Operations

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software Fig. 3.17. Contents of Loggy Soft measurement data folder 3.3.2. „Groups” tab - group operations 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 105 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 106: Settings" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 and cooperating software 3.3.3. „ Settings ” ta b 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.
  • Page 107 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 108: List Of Errors And Fault Diagnostics

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 converter's connections •...

  • Page 109: User Manual For "S-Toolkit

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 tested on Windows ®...

  • Page 110: Using Program

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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...

  • Page 111: Inputs Settings" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 112: Outputs Settings" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 113: Interface Options" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 114 User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 115: Device Information" Tab

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 116: Configuration Modes

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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 117: Updating Device Firmware

    User manual - DATA RECORDER SRD-N16 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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