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M212937EN-A Quick Guide Data logger for continuous monitoring systems VDL200...
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PoE power is not available. VDL200 maintains accurate time by synchronizing with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. VDL200 must be able to synchronize with an NTP server, otherwise it cannot store and send measurement data.
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Parts Figure 1 Front parts Display Status LED Left button Right button Figure 2 Connectors Ethernet port (RJ-45) Service port (USB-C) Probe port 1 (4-pin M8 female) Place for locking screw (3×8 mm screw recommended) Probe port 2 (4-pin M8 female) M212937EN-A...
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Figure 3 Rear parts Power button Backup batteries (4 pcs 1.5 V alkaline (LR6) or lithium (FR6)) Battery cover Type label area Figure 4 Mounting bracket parts Screw mounting holes Cable tie mounting holes Mounting magnet CAUTION! Strong magnet Keep the magnet away from devices that are sensitive to magnetic fields, for example,...
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Display Figure 5 Display layout Number of the probe port that is the source of this measurement Abbreviation of measurement parameter Latest measured value Unit of measurement Information icon. Touching the button opens the device information page. Service port connection status PoE power supply status Host system connection status Battery level...
IP30: Protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm Ø and greater. Do not place the VDL200 unit in an environment that can exceed this specification, for example inside a climate chamber. Insert only the measurement probe(s) in the chamber and leave the VDL200 unit outside it.
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Table 4 VDL200 inputs and outputs Property Description/value Ethernet connector 8P8C (RJ-45) Probe connector (2 pcs) 4-pin female M8 connector Service port USB-C Ethernet interface Supported standards 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX IPv4 address assignment DHCP (automatic), static IP M212937EN-A...
Status icons Table 5 Status icons on VDL200 display Icon(s) Icon name Meaning Information Access the device information page by touching the button below this icon. Error A device error is active. Touch the button below this icon to access the error page and the device information page.
Error messages When VDL200 has one or more error messages to show, it flashes the status LED with red, and displays the icon over the left button. Touching the button opens the Errors screen where you can view the error messages.
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This error means the VDL200 cannot store and send measurement data. Time synchronization problem. VDL200 is currently unable to 1. Verify that VDL200 has a synchronize its system time network connection and with any of the network time PoE power connected.
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Installing VDL200 To install the VDL200, you need the following tools and equipment: • Content of the VDL200 product package: • VDL200 device with mounting bracket • According to order: measurement probes, probe cables, probe holders, and batteries • If not included in the order: 4 pcs AA size 1.5 V batteries, type LR6 (alkaline) or FR6 (lithium) •...
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7. If the network does not provide PoE, connect a PoE power source between the network and the data logger. 8. Connect the VDL200 to your laptop using a USB-C cable and configure its settings. See Configuring settings using Insight software (page...
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Remote management provides additional configuration options that may be relevant for you. For example, the temperature unit displayed by the data logger can be changed remotely. The default temperature unit is degrees Celcius. 14. Check the display of the VDL200 to verify there are no active errors. M212937EN-A...
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1. Turn on the VDL200 if it is off. 2. Open the Insight software on your computer. 3. Connect the USB cable between your computer and the service port of the VDL200. 4. Wait for the Insight software to detect the data logger.
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10. Configure the hostname, fully qualified domain name, or IP address of your viewLinc Enterprise Server in the Monitoring system address field. VDL200 communicates with TCP port 8883 by default. You do not have to specify the default port in the address. However, if the port has been changed on the viewLinc side, you must add a colon ":"...
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Mounting probes For more information on probe mounting and available accessories, refer to the user guides of the probes: • HMP60 and HMP110 Series User Guide (M211060EN) • GMP251 and GMP80P User Guide (M211799EN) • GMP252 User Guide (M211897EN) Probe holder Figure 8 Probe holder ASM213382 Holes for attaching the holder with screws (screws not included)
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CO probe mounting kit (Vaisala item ASM214253SP) is included. The kit includes a versatile probe support accessory that has attachments for a Ø 25 mm probe (for example, GMP251), a Ø 12 mm probe (for example, HMP110), and the sensor tip of the TMP115 probe. It also provides sufficient...
Mounting HMP110 probes HMP110 is a robust stainless steel probe for humidity and temperature measurement in demanding conditions. Suitable for measurement inside chambers, fridges, and freezers in temperature range -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F). Must be connected to the data logger using a cable.
Mounting TMP115 probes Figure 13 TMP115 probe If using a probe holder, align it to this groove. Plastic sleeve that locks the probe body in place when connected to a mechanically compatible host device (for example, RFL100 data logger). Diameter 14 mm (0.55 in) at this point.
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Operating temperature range −40 ... +60 °C (−40 ... +140 °F). The CO probe mounting kit (Vaisala item ASM214253SP) is recommended for mounting, but the probes can also be attached from the probe body by other methods.
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• Metric units enabled: Change the setting to No to display degrees Fahrenheit for temperature on the device display. • Device log level: Do not adjust this setting unless instructed by Vaisala to do so. Changing the setting will increase the power consumption of the device, which will reduce the battery backup time.
Maintenance and calibration services Vaisala offers comprehensive customer care throughout the life cycle of our measurement instruments and systems. Our factory services are provided worldwide with fast deliveries. For more information, see vaisala.com/calibration. • Vaisala Online Store at store.vaisala.com is available for most countries. You can browse the offering by product model and order the right accessories, spare parts, or maintenance and calibration services.
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CAUTION! Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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