OPERATING CONTROLS (1) Code switches Device address 00 to 99 (2) Key ON / OFF, START / STOP START Start the meas. operation STOP Stop the meas. operation OFF OFF, hold key pressed down (3) Status LEDs Device is switched ON START Meas.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Operating controls ..................2 Table of Contents ..................3 General ....................... 5 Warranty ..................... 5 Standard delivery ................6 Waste disposal ................... 6 Safety instructions ..................7 Special notes on use ................. 8 Introduction ....................9 Functions of the ALMEMO 809 ............
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2. Table of Contents Measured data acquisition ..............24 10.1 Online measurement with PC ............24 10.2 Offline measurement ................ 24 10.2.1 Sleep mode ................25 10.2.2 Measured value memory, internal ..........25 10.2.3 Memory connector with SD memory card ........ 26 Special measured quantities, Linearization, Multi-point calibration ..
GENERAL Congratulations on your purchase of this latest V7-generation ALMEMO meas- ® ured data acquisition module. Thanks to the patented ALMEMO connector and ® the new digital D7 sensors the device configures itself automatically and thanks to the supplied ALMEMO Control software its operation should be fairly ®...
3. General 3.2 Standard delivery When you unpack the device please check carefully for any signs of transport damage and ensure that delivery is complete. Measuring instrument ALMEMO ® Mains adapter These operating instructions In the event of transport damage please retain the packaging material and in- form your supplier immediately.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Danger to life and limb, risk of damage to equipment Before starting to operate the device, please read the in- structions carefully. Please ensure that you comply with all general safety advice and the special safety instructions included in other chap- ters.
4. Safety instructions 4.1 Special notes on use ● If the device is brought into the work-room from a cold environment there is a risk that condensation might form on the electronics. In measuring opera- tions involving thermocouples pronounced changes in temperature may cause substantial measuring errors.
INTRODUCTION The V7 measured data acquisition module ALMEMO 809 is a brand new mem- ® ber in our family of unique measuring instruments - all equipped with Ahlborn's patented ALMEMO plug system. The ALMEMO plug offers - and has offered ®...
5. Introduction The operating instructions you are now reading cover only those features and controls that are specific to this device. Many sections refer to more detailed descriptions in the Manual. (Manual. Section x.x.x). ® 5.1 Functions of the ALMEMO Measured data acquisition module ALMEMO 809 is housed in a compact 8-DU ®...
5. Introduction points can be programmed as function channels and can be processed like nor- mal measuring points. There are also function channels available for special measuring tasks, e.g. to determine thermal coefficient Q/ΔT and the wet-bulb globe temperature. Units The units display (V6 two characters, D7 up to six characters) can be adapted for each measuring channel in such a way that both the display and via interace always indicate the correct units, e.g.
5. Introduction sors with function channels. All activated V6 measuring channels are continu- ously scanned at a rate of 10 MOPS (measuring operations per second). When there are numerous measuring points to consider, the overall response time can be shortened by increasing the measuring rate up to 100 MOPS. A D7 sensor has up to 10 channels and a sampling rate corresponding to its own individual measuring speed.
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5. Introduction fastest acting sensors, slower acting ones being omitted until new updated val- ues appear. A measuring operation can be started and stopped by means of a key, the inter- face, an external trigger signal, the real-time clock, or by a specified limit value infringement.
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5. Introduction be identified and selectively read out from memory. Control outputs Via the keypad and interface up to ten output relays and up to four analog out- puts can be individually addressed. Output All data logs, all saved measured values, and all programming parameters can be output to any peripheral equipment.
PUTTING INTO SERVICE 1. Sensor connection Connect sensors to sockets M0 to M8 (4). see Section 8. 2. Power supply Connect mains adapter to socket DC (7). see Section 7.1 3. Switching ON Press the ON key (2). see Section 7.4 4.
POWER SUPPLY Power can be supplied to the measuring instrument in any of the following ways : Mains adapter 12 V / min. 1 A ZB 1212-NAx Power supply cable, electr. Isol. (10 to 30 VDC, 0.25 A) ZB 3090-UK Power supply cable, electr.
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7. Power supply device's calibration and programmed parameters are stored in the EEPROM on the device itself; both are fail-safe. The memory data is also saved in non-vol- atile EEPROMs. Date and time-of-day are buffered by a dedicated lithium bat- tery;...
CONNECTING SENSORS / TRANSDUCERS Virtually any ALMEMO sensor can be connected to any of the input sockets ® M0 to M8 on the ALMEMO measuring instrument (1); (this includes all standard ® V5 and V6 sensors and newer D6 and D7 digital sensors). The ALMEMO Man- ®...
8. Connecting sensors / transducers 8.3 D7 sensors ALMEMO D7 sensors are housed in a dark-red case; they too are completely ® autonomous measuring modules for digital and for analog sensors - but offer substantially enhanced properties. The conversion rate can be set from 1 milli- second up to several minutes with a resolution up to 8 digits.
8. Connecting sensors / transducers 8.5 Potential separation When organizing a properly functioning measuring setup it is very important to ensure that no equalizing current can flow between sensors, power supply, and peripherals. All measuring points must therefore either be insulated (e.g. by air spacing) or lie at the same potential - and any unequal potentials that do exist must be electrically isolated.
OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Measured data acquisition module ALMEMO 809 has only a few operating con- ® trols; it is operated mainly via a PC. 9.1 Combination key The first function of the one and only key ON/OFF - START/STOP (2) has al- ready been described in Section 6.5.
9. Operation and configuration 9.4 Configuration, new V7 functions For the purposes of programming and configuration the supplied ALMEMO ® Control software is ideally suited. This can be used to modify the sensor pro- gramming and to configure the process control. The various possibilities are ex- plained in detail in the Manual, Section 6.8.
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9. Operation and configuration to 8 digits plus arithmetic sign. They can also handle text, time-of-day, and coordinates. Output to an interface or to memory is now only supported therefore in the form of an ASCII string and in table format. There is thus no longer a choice between various output formats.
10. MEASURED DATA ACQUISITION Measured data acquisition can be performed in basically two ways. 1. Perform measuring operation online; data is transferred to the PC immedi- ately (no device-internal memory is required). 2. Perform measuring operation offline; data is first saved to the device’s inter- nal memory or to an external memory connector with a micro SD card and then transferred to the PC later.
10. Measured data acquisition Measured value memory>. (see Man. 6.9.3) Here you can transfer to a file on the PC either the complete memory or parts of it selected according to date or by number; the device memory can then be cleared. 10.2.1 Sleep mode For long-term monitoring involving long measuring cycles where power is sup-...
10. Measured data acquisition Ring memory mode - only one connector configurations can be saved. Sleep mode Data is output in table format only. Selective data output by date only Selective data output by number 10.2.3 Memory connector with SD memory card Another convenient method for data recording is memory connector ZA 1904- SD with a conventional micro SD memory card.
11. SPECIAL MEASURED QUANTITIES, LINEARIZA- TION, MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION Thanks to the new ALMEMO V6 connectors with extra memory for additional ® data (bigger EEPROM, code E4) the following tasks can now be performed with a certain elegance. 1. Provision of special measuring quantities with internal characteristic 2.
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12. Trouble-shooting Error Measured values are incorrect. Remedy Check all the channel programming very carefully, especially the base value and zero-point (sensor programming and special functions). Error Measured values fluctuate unexpectedly or the system hangs in mid- operation. Remedy Check the cabling for any inadmissible electrical connections. For sensors with their own integrated power supply check element flag 5.
10. Measured data acquisition our factory in Holzkirchen, accompanied by a brief explanatory note, error de- scription, and if available test printouts. With the ALMEMO Control software ® you can print out screenshots showing the relevant programming details and save and / or print out a comprehensive 'function test' in the device list or termi- nal mode.
YOUR CONTACT AHLBORN Mess- und Regelungstechnik GmbH Eichenfeldstraße 1 83607 Holzkirchen Germany internet : http://www.ahlborn.com e-mail : amr@ahlborn.com Despite great care, incorrect information cannot be ruled out. Technical changes are reserved.
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