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MicroLog & MicroLog Plus

User Guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    MicroLog & MicroLog Plus User Guide Eighth Edition First print Printed in February 2005...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Guide ................15 Chapter 1 MicroLog ..............17 1.1. Overview................. 18 1.2. Getting Started ..............19 1.3. Working with MicroLog ..........20 1.3.1. Data Displays............... 20 1. Current data ............20 2. Minimum and maximum values ......20...
  • Page 4 3. Status messages............23 1.3.2. Working Modes............25 1.3.3. MicroLog’s Connections..........26 1. Connect MicroLog to a computer ......27 2. Connect MicroLog to an external sensor ....29 1.3.4. Sleep Mode ..............30 1.3.5. Replacing the Battery ........... 31 1.4.
  • Page 5 2. Save data..............39 3. Open files............... 41 4. Display properties ..........42 5. Print a graph............43 6. Print a table............43 1.4.4. View the Data .............. 45 1. Display options ............45 2. Graph ..............45 3. Table ..............46 4.
  • Page 6 Calibration password ........70 Humidity calibration ........72 Temperature calibration ........75 6. Defining a custom sensor ........76 7. Communication setup ..........78 1.4.6. Automatic Daily Download.......... 80 1. Prepare the MicroLog..........80 2. Automatic download ..........84...
  • Page 7 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus ............. 91 2.1. Overview................. 92 2.1.1. MicroLab Plus Default Window Layout ...... 94 2.2. Getting Started ..............96 2.2.1. Installation ..............96 1. System Requirements ..........96 2. Install the Software ..........97 2.2.2. Setup the MicroLog Plus System ......... 99...
  • Page 8 2.2.3. Saving data..............100 2.2.4. Activate Sound Alarm..........102 2.2.5. E-mail Alarm Notification.......... 103 2.2.6. Change the temperature units ........104 2.2.7. Display Properties ............105 2.3. Online Mode..............106 2.3.1. Display options............106 2.3.2. Meters view..............107 2.3.3. Multiple graphs View..........109 1.
  • Page 9 6. Display alarm levels..........114 2.3.4. Cradle Map ..............115 1. Setting up the Cradle Map ........116 Add icons............116 Load a picture ..........117 Lock Cradle Map........... 118 2.4. Offline Mode..............119 2.4.1. Offline screen............. 119 2.4.2. Open files..............119 2.4.3.
  • Page 10 5. Format the graph ..........128 6. Copy the graph as a picture........129 2.4.5. Export data to Excel ........... 130 2.5. Program MicroLog ............131 2.5.1. Setup ................131 2.5.2. Auto setup ..............140 2.5.3. Saving setup ............... 142...
  • Page 11 Toolbar Buttons............. 154 2.6.1. Main (upper) toolbar ..........154 2.6.2. Graph (Lower) toolbar ..........157 2.6.3. Cradle Map (lower) toolbar........159 Chapter 3 The Cradle..............160 3.1. MicroLog Cradle Line........... 161 1. Alarm Cradle ............161 2. Wireless Cradle with Alarm......... 161...
  • Page 12 3.2. Operating the Cradle ............. 162 3.3. Replace the Battery ............165 3.4. Screw Terminals............166 Chapter 4 The Receiver .............. 172 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna........... 174 5.1. Connecting the antenna to the receiver......176 5.2. Connecting the antenna to the Cradle......177 5.3.
  • Page 13 Chapter 6 External Sensors............183 6.1. Temperature -50°C to 100°C ........183 6.2. Temperature -10°C to 10°C .......... 184 6.3. Temperature -100°C to 120°C PT100 adapter ....185 6.4. Voltage Sensor .............. 186 6.5. Current Sensor............... 187 6.6. pH Sensor..............188 6.7.
  • Page 14 Specifications................190 MicroLog.................. 190 MicroLog Cradle ..............193 MicroLog Plus Receiver............196 Software ................... 197 Appendix: Figures................. 202 Index ................... 203...

  • Page 15: Using The Guide

    200 MicroLogs simultaneously. Chapter 1 of this guide details the operation procedures for MicroLog as a stand-alone device, as well as how to work with its software program, MicroLab. If you are using the wireless MicroLog Plus system read Chapter 2,...
  • Page 16 How to use this Guide Plus system, while Chapter 3 deals with using MicroLog together with a cradle. Chapter 4 covers connecting your MicroLog to a receiver, Chapter 5 explains the use of external antenna, and Chapter 6 deals with connecting it to external sensors.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Microlog

    MicroLog Chapter 1 Chapter 1 MicroLog...

  • Page 18: 1.1. Overview

    MicroLog can be used as a stand-alone device to monitor temperature and humidity levels. All viewing, exporting and printing of the data obtained is done with just two keys. MicroLog continuously displays the most recent recordings, along with the maximum and minimum values for a selected time interval. Users...

  • Page 19: 1.2. Getting Started

    Chapter 1 1.2. Getting Started In order to save battery life, MicroLog is shipped in Stop Mode. This means that before you can start recording, you must first connect MicroLog to the PC and set it up with the accompanying software.

  • Page 20: 1.3. Working With Microlog

    1.3. Working with MicroLog 1.3.1. Data Displays Current data When MicroLog is recording, the data from the sensors is displayed alternately. The data obtained from external sensors is displayed with a small symbol. When MicroLog stores the data, the LCD display briefly changes to a “double dash”...
  • Page 21 Once you’ve released the right key, MicroLog will display the Min and Max values logged by the sensors during the selected time period. (Optional) Once the left key is released, MicroLog will send an IR signal of the Min and Max values for the selected time period.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 MicroLog To receive a printout of this data, simply point the MicroLog to the IR printer (HP portable printer – model No. 82240B). Viewing Min. and Max Values for the last 1-30 Days 1. Select a time period by pressing the left key on the MicroLog.

  • Page 23: Status Messages

    MicroLog Chapter 1 2. Once the left key is released, MicroLog will display the Min and Max values of the sensors for the selected time period. 3. (Optional) Once the left key is released, the MicroLog will send an IR signal of the Min and Max values for the selected time period.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 MicroLog MicroLog – Run – Cyclic Run...

  • Page 25: Working Modes

    MicroLog Chapter 1 – Timer Run – Stop Mode – Downloading data to a PC 1.3.2. Working Modes MicroLog is always set in one of the 4 possible modes: Stop – MicroLog is idle and is not recording.

  • Page 26: Microlog's Connections

    Run – MicroLog is recording data. It will stop recording automatically when its memory is full (16,000 recordings). Cyclic Run – Same as Run, but MicroLog will record over the old data when the memory is full, beginning with the earliest data recording.

  • Page 27: Connect Microlog To A Computer

    MicroLog Chapter 1 Connect MicroLog to a computer For this you will need a serial communication cable (catalog DT058) number The serial communication cable ends with a type D 9-pin female plug. Plug this in to any free COM port on your...

  • Page 28: Figure 1: Connecting Microlog

    The other end of the serial communication cable ends with a small black flat plug. Plug this end into the socket at the back of the MicroLog. Note that the socket has three pins, with further away from the other two (Figure 1).

  • Page 29: Connect Microlog To An External Sensor

    Chapter 1 Note: You can also connect to the PC via the Cradle (see page 162). Connect MicroLog to an external sensor Use the same PC connection socket to connect to an external sensor (see Figure 1). Note that the socket has three pins, with one further away from the other two (Figure 1).

  • Page 30: Sleep Mode

    While sleeping the data logger consumes a minimal amount of power. MicroLog "wakes up" every second for a very short time (a few micro-seconds) to check if one of the keys has been pressed or if there is a message coming in from the computer.

  • Page 31: Figure 2: Microlog Battery Life

    Chapter 1 24.6 24.4 24.1 23.3 21.5 16.4 EC650 EC600 12.1 Minutes between samples Figure 2: MicroLog battery life Note: The figures on the graph refer to MicroLog usage without daily download and without viewing min/max values on MicroLog's display...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Battery

    Chapter 1 MicroLog 1.3.5. Replacing the Battery Warning: The back cover of the MicroLog contains a special compartment for the humidity sensor, which is very fragile. When removing or replacing the cover, be careful not to harm the sensor Humidity...
  • Page 33 (look for the “+” symbol next to the positive terminal) Carefully reposition the electronic board on MicroLog’s back cover and make sure that the humidity sensor is placed in its compartment. Refasten the four screws on the back of the...

  • Page 34: 1.4. Working With The Microlab Software

    Software Windows 95, or later (Windows 95 will not support USB) Internet Explorer 4.0, or later (you can install Internet Explorer 5 when you install MicroLog Plus, since it ships with the product) Hardware Pentium 300MHz or higher 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)

  • Page 35: Install The Software

    MicroLog Chapter 1 Install the Software Insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation will start automatically. Once the process begins, follow the on-screen instructions. In case auto run is not working, open the CD drive folder and double-click the setup icon, then follow the on- screen instructions.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 MicroLog Connect the Cradle to a USB port on your PC. Windows will automatically detect the new device and open the Add New Hardware Wizard Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next Select Search for the best driver for your device, then...

  • Page 37: Overview

    The MicroLab software was designed to allow for the programming of the desired data recording specifications for MicroLog, to enable the downloading of recorded data to a PC, and to store, view and analyze the data. The Logger menu handles all communication between the PC and...

  • Page 38: Getting Started

    The most common tasks and commands are available as buttons on the main toolbar and on the graph toolbar. 1.4.3. Getting Started Download data Connect MicroLog to the PC Open the MicroLab software Click Download on the main toolbar.

  • Page 39: Save Data

    Data Map. You can now connect a different MicroLog to the PC and download its data. The number of downloads is limited only by the memory available on the computer.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 MicroLog The data file name consists of the MicroLog name (Comment, see page 59) and of the time and date at which it was saved. To save data in a different location or under a different name, use the Save as…...

  • Page 41: Open Files

    MicroLog Chapter 1 If you are using the Daily download option, data will be saved automatically. Note: If you want to remove unwanted data before saving, apply the crop tool (see page 54). Open files Click Open on the main toolbar.

  • Page 42: Display Properties

    Chapter 1 MicroLog Display properties You can change the way numbers and dates will be displayed on screen. Click File on the menu bar, then click Display properties. In the Decimal place settings, enter the number of decimal places you want to display (Enter a number between 0 and 4) for each sensor.

  • Page 43: Print A Graph

    The displayed data can also be printed as a table. The table will only include data from sensors that are currently represented on the graph (to learn how to add or remove data sets from the graph, see page 47) as well as the MicroLog name, serial number and the...
  • Page 44 Chapter 1 MicroLog alarm level setup. Data that exceeds any of the alarm levels will be highlighted by arrows. Click Print on the main toolbar to open the Print Options dialog box. Click the Table option. If you want to print only part of the data, uncheck the check box and select the desired time and date in the From and To boxes.

  • Page 45: View The Data

    If you are using the daily download option you can display a daily status window. Graph Click Graph to display or remove the graph. The graph displays the data sets plotted vs. time. The graph usually displays all the data sets of a given MicroLog, but you can use the Data...

  • Page 46: Table

    Chapter 1 MicroLog Map to remove one or more of the sets from the graph (see section 4 in this chapter). In order to keep the graph clear and simple, only two Y-axes can be shown on the graph simultaneously. If there are three curves in the graph, one of the Y-axes will be hidden.

  • Page 47: Data Map

    When you double-click on a MicroLog icon in the Document Map, MicroLab jumps to the corresponding data and displays it in the graph and table windows. It also expands the Data Map to show the individual sensors included with the selected MicroLog.
  • Page 48 Double click on the icon to add the data set to the display. To collapse the sensor list under an individual MicroLog, click the minus sign (-) next to the MicroLog icon. To display the complete sensor list under an individual MicroLog, click the plus sign (+) next to the MicroLog icon.

  • Page 49: The Cursor

    MicroLog Chapter 1 To remove all data sets from the Data Map, right-click the Data sets icon , then click Remove All Data. The Cursor Use the cursor to view individual data recording values, or to reveal a hidden Y-axis.

  • Page 50: Zooming And Panning

    Chapter 1 MicroLog Zooming and Panning Zooming Click Zoom in on the graph toolbar and drag the cursor diagonally to select the area you want to magnify. Release the mouse button to zoom in to the selected area. Click on the Zoom in button a second time to turn off the Zoom tool.
  • Page 51 MicroLog Chapter 1 Manual scaling • Click Graph properties on the graph toolbar to open the Graph Properties dialog box. • Select the Scale tab, and choose the axis you want to scale in the select axis drop list. •...
  • Page 52 If you usually need to view a specific time frame (i.e. workday hours) use the Default zooming tool. You can set the start and end time of the time span and then use it whenever you open a file or download data from the MicroLog. To set the default zoom: •...
  • Page 53 MicroLog Chapter 1 • Check the Use default zoom check box and click OK. Every file and every data recording you download will automatically open in the default zoom as long as the Use default zoom check box remains checked.

  • Page 54: Crop The Data

    Chapter 1 MicroLog Panning Use the pan tool after zooming view any part of the graph that is outside the zoomed area. To do this, click Pan on the graph toolbar, then click anywhere on the graph and drag the graph to view another area.

  • Page 55: Format The Graph

    MicroLog Chapter 1 Format the graph You can change a data line’s color, style or width. You can also add markers that represent the data points on the graph and format their style and color. The Y-axis color matches the corresponding plot’s color and will change accordingly.

  • Page 56: Display Alarm Levels

    Chapter 1 MicroLog style. To remove the line or the marker, uncheck the corresponding visible check box. • To restore the default formatting, click the Restore default button, and click OK Display alarm levels • Click Display alarm level •...

  • Page 57: Change The Temperature Units

    Click Toggle °C/°F button to change the temperature scale from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa. Note: To change the units in the MicroLog display, use the Setup dialog box (see page 58). Export data to Excel Click Export to Excel to export the currently displayed data to an Excel spreadsheet.

  • Page 58: Copy The Graph As A Picture

    On the Graph menu, click Copy graph. Open the destination file. In the destination file, right click and select paste. 1.4.5. Program MicroLog Setup Use the Setup dialog box to view or to change the MicroLog and the Cradle settings...
  • Page 59 MicroLog Chapter 1 If you intend to setup more then one MicroLog or Cradle use the Save setup tool (see page 68). • Connect MicroLog or the Cradle to the PC • Click Setup to open the Setup dialog box.
  • Page 60 Chapter 1 MicroLog Displays the MicroLog’s serial number Battery Level If the indicator is in the red zone the battery should be replaced (see page 31). Cradle info Cradle ID The cradle’s identification number sets the cradle’s transmission time in daily download mode.
  • Page 61 If you want to use a sensor that is not found in the drop list, you can define new sensor (see page 76). The sensors’ current readings will appear in the labels next to the sensor name once MicroLog begins logging for the first time.
  • Page 62 Chapter 1 MicroLog Temperature unit To set the temperature unit in the MicroLog display, select the option you want (Celsius or Fahrenheit). Interval Determines the logging interval, or the time interval between successive data recordings. The time format is hh:mm:ss. Set the time setting to select a recording time interval from between 10 seconds and 2 hours.
  • Page 63 MicroLog Chapter 1 Timer run Click the Timer run check box if you want MicroLog to start recording at a predetermined time. This option is convenient if you are using several MicroLogs at once and want them to all begin logging at the same time.
  • Page 64 (see page 80 for details). Alarm levels Type in the desired minimum and maximum alarm levels. If MicroLog records a reading that exceeds either of these levels, the MicroLog’s LCD will start to flash and the cradle’s alarm will sound.
  • Page 65 Alarm and/or the Daily Download to be active, or type the desired period in manually. Alarm delay Click the drop list to select the time delay between the time MicroLog records a reading that exceeds the alarm levels and the time the alarm will sound.
  • Page 66 Click the drop list to select the time for which the alarm will sound before it stops automatically. Complete the setup Click Send setup to send the new settings to MicroLog, which will complete the setup. Click Cancel if you don’t want to change the setup.
  • Page 67 MicroLog Chapter 1 If you set it to Timer run mode, MicroLog will wait in standby mode displaying , and will begin recording at the specified time.

  • Page 68: Saving Setup

    After you have finished the settings selection of the first MicroLog or Cradle and before sending the setup command, click Save Setup to save all the setup settings. Connect another MicroLog or Cradle to the PC, click Setup on the main toolbar, then click Load Setup to load your setup settings.

  • Page 69: Start Recording

    The Run command erases all previous data in the MicroLog’s memory and begins recording. Note: If you setup the MicroLog using the Setup command, it will automatically begin recording, and you don’t have to click Run Stop recording Click Stop to stop recording.

  • Page 70: Sensor Calibration

    The humidity calibration affects both MicroLog and MicroLab and should be carried out while MicroLog is connected to the PC. The temperature calibration affects only the MicroLab software and can be carried out regardless of whether MicroLog is connected to the...
  • Page 71 MicroLog Chapter 1 Click Logger on the menu toolbar, then click Calibration. Click Change Password to open the Change Password dialog box. Enter the current password in the Current Password edit box. Enter the new password in the New Password edit box.

  • Page 72: Humidity Calibration

    To calibrate the humidity sensor you will need a humidity chamber. Connect MicroLog to the PC Set up MicroLog to record every 10 seconds (see page 58). Click Logger on the menu bar, then click Calibration. Enter the calibration password, then click OK.
  • Page 73 MicroLog Chapter 1 Click Default to restore the original values Disconnect MicroLog from the PC and insert it into the...
  • Page 74 Wait until the humidity level is stabilized and write down MicroLog’s reading. Repeat the last step with the second reference value. Connect MicroLog to the PC. Enter the two MicroLog values into the MicroLog value edit boxes. Enter the two reference values into the Reference value edit boxes.

  • Page 75: Temperature Calibration

    Select Temperature or Ext. Temperature in the Choose sensor drop list. Click the Default button to restore the original values. Enter the two MicroLog values into the MicroLog value edit boxes. Enter the two reference values into the Reference value edit boxes.

  • Page 76: Defining A Custom Sensor

    To restore default calibration, click Default. Defining a custom sensor You can use MicroLog with any sensor that has a 0 – 20mA current output or a 0 – 10V voltage output. Click the Logger menu and then select Define new sensors to open the Define New Sensor dialog box.

  • Page 77: Figure 4: Define New Sensor

    MicroLog Chapter 1 In the Calibration Values section, enter two values of your sensor that correspond to the base sensor values. For example, see the definition for a 0 – 100mbar pressure sensor whose output is 0 – 20mA: Figure 4: Define New Sensor...

  • Page 78: Communication Setup

    The new sensor will then appear in the External Sensor list in the Setup dialog box. Communication setup Communication between the PC and a MicroLog takes place automatically whenever you send a command to MicroLog. However, the Communication Setup dialog box can be used for more advanced communication options.

  • Page 79: Figure 5: Microlab's Communication Setup Dialog Box

    MicroLog Chapter 1 Figure 5: MicroLab’s Communication Setup dialog box The checked COM ports are available for communication. Click Try to connect to establish communication. Click Work offline to work with saved files.

  • Page 80: Automatic Daily Download

    Cradles (see page 160) and connect a receiver to the PC (see page 172). Prepare the MicroLog. To prepare a Cradle with MicroLog system for daily download: Connect the cradle to the PC (see page 162). Setup the MicroLog and the cradle (see page 58).
  • Page 81 MicroLog Chapter 1 Notes: 1. Enter an identification number for the cradle in the Unit ID edit box. The number should be an integer between 1 and 200 and every cradle should have a different ID number. (We recommend attaching a label with the ID number to every cradle.)
  • Page 82 MicroLab stores the data files in the following folder by default: C:\Program Files\Fourier Systems\MicroLab\MicroLog Data\Daily download. If you want to store your data in another location click Browse and navigate to the desired folder.
  • Page 83 MicroLog Chapter 1 should be performed only once) with every cradle. Remember to assign a different ID number to each cradle. After you have finished setting up all your cradles, connect the RF receiver to the PC (see page 172).

  • Page 84: Automatic Download

    Chapter 1 MicroLog Place the cradles at the desired data logging locations. Automatic download At the download’s start time the cradles should be within 300m of the receiver and in its line of sight. The cradles will automatically transmit the data one after the other according to their ID number.

  • Page 85: Manual Transmission

    MicroLog Chapter 1 Manual transmission If one of the cradles fail to transmit data automatically, or if you need to download all data from a specific cradle (not just data that was recorded during working hours) press the Trs (Transmit) button on the right side of the Cradle (see page 162).
  • Page 86 Chapter 1 MicroLog Double click the file name to open the file MicroLab prompts to a daily summary of the automatic download. The summary includes a list of the MicroLogs that have completed their data download, along with their respective cradle’s battery level, transmission status and indication as to whether alarm levels were exceeded.

  • Page 87: Toolbar Buttons

    MicroLog Chapter 1 1.4.7. Toolbar Buttons Main (upper) toolbar Open Opens saved files Save Saves the data that is currently displayed Print… Opens the Print Option dialog box Exports the displayed data to an Excel Export spreadsheet.
  • Page 88 Chapter 1 MicroLog Begins data recording. Stop Stops data recording. Setup Opens the Setup dialog box. Downloads data from the MicroLog onto the Download Graph Displays or removes the graph Table Displays or removes the table...

  • Page 89: Graph (Lower) Toolbar

    MicroLog Chapter 1 Data Map Displays or removes the Data Map °C/°F Displays the desired unit of temperature Displays or removes alarm levels from the Alarm graph Graph (Lower) toolbar Activates the zoom tool Zoom in...
  • Page 90 Chapter 1 MicroLog Activates the pan tool Returns the graph to full view Auto scale Graph Opens the Graph Properties dialog box properties Cursor Displays or hides the cursor...

  • Page 91: Chapter 2 Microlog Plus

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus...

  • Page 92: Overview

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus 2.1. Overview MicroLog plus enables wireless communication between a PC and up to 200 MicroLog devices simultaneously. Furthermore, real- time temperature and humidity readings from the MicroLog are automatically delivered directly to the PC. Data from external sensors can also be transmitted in the same manner.
  • Page 93 MicroLogs on a single color-coded interface. Other features that help automate all aspects of the industrial data logging procedure include the ability to store the data of each MicroLog, to set MicroLog alarm levels and to define sampling intervals, as well as any other necessary parameters.

  • Page 94: Microlab Plus Default Window Layout

    Cradle map toolbar (lower toolbar). 2.1.1. MicroLab Plus Default Window Layout In Meters view (the default view), the data for each MicroLog is displayed in a separate window in a meter. There are six MicroLog windows in each display. The picture below represents an...
  • Page 95 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 The blue and red zones on the meters represent the low and high alarm levels...

  • Page 96: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus 2.2. Getting Started 2.2.1. Installation System Requirements To work with MicroLab Plus, your system should be equipped with the following: Software Windows 95, or later (Windows 95 will not support USB) Internet Explorer 4.0, or later (you can install Internet Explorer 5...

  • Page 97: Install The Software

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Install the Software Insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation will start automatically. Once the process begins, follow the on-screen instructions. In case auto run is not working, open the CD drive folder and double-click the setup icon, then follow the on- screen instructions.
  • Page 98 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Connect the Cradle to a USB port on your. Windows will automatically detect the new device and open the Add New Hardware Wizard Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next Select Search for the best driver for your device, then...

  • Page 99: Setup The Microlog Plus System

    Chapter 2 2.2.2. Setup the MicroLog Plus System Before you start using the MicroLog Plus System you must connect each Cradle to the PC using the serial communication cable and set it up. Follow the steps below to setup your system:...

  • Page 100: Saving Data

    MicroLab Plus creates a folder for each MicroLog naming it with the cradles ID number and stores the MicroLog's data in this folder. MicroLab Plus creates a new data file for each MicroLog every 24...
  • Page 101 Chapter 2 By default the data is saved in MicroLab Plus file format (.MPD – MicroLog Plus data). If you want to use the data in another program you can save it in text files (.CSV – comma separated values). The data can be saved in either one of, or both the file formats.

  • Page 102: Activate Sound Alarm

    Click Enable Alarm on the main toolbar to activate sound alarm. If any MicroLog records a reading that exceeds its alarm levels, the MicroLab Plus's alarm will sound. The alarm will sound as long as the MicroLog readings exceeds the...

  • Page 103: E-Mail Alarm Notification

    E-mail Alarm Notification MicroLab Plus can be programmed to send e-mail notifications to one, or more e-mail addresses whenever any MicroLog readings exceed its alarm levels. The notifications include the MicroLog name, the sensor whose alarm level was exceeded and the sensor's measured value.

  • Page 104: Change The Temperature Units

    Click OK. 2.2.6. Change the temperature units Click Toggle °C/°F button to change the temperature scale from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa. Note: To change the units in the MicroLog display, use the Setup dialog box or the menu Logger...

  • Page 105: Display Properties

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 2.2.7. Display Properties You can change the way numbers and dates will be displayed on screen. Click File on the menu bar, then click Display properties. In the Decimal place settings, enter the number of decimal places you want to display (Enter a number between 0 and 4) for each sensor.

  • Page 106: Online Mode

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus 2.3. Online Mode 2.3.1. Display options Online data can be displayed in • Meters View (the default view), in which the current data is displayed in meters • Multiple graph View, in which the data from the last 24 hours is displayed in graphs •...

  • Page 107: Meters View

    Meters view. In Meters view (the default view), the data for each MicroLog is displayed in a separate window in meters. The number of active meters in the window corresponds to the number of active sensors in each MicroLog.
  • Page 108 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus • Click Auto scroll on the main toolbar to allow automatic scrolling. • Click Auto scroll a second time to return to manual scrolling. • Click Scroll forward on the main toolbar to scroll to the next MicroLogs display.

  • Page 109: Multiple Graphs View

    Multiple graphs view. In Multiple graphs view, the data for each MicroLog is displayed in a separate window in graphs. The graphs display the data sets plotted versus time. In order to keep the graph clear and simple, only two Y-axes can be shown on the graph simultaneously.
  • Page 110 If a MicroLog is inactive the corresponding window becomes gray and disabled. There are six MicroLog windows in each display. If you are using more than six MicroLogs, you can manually scroll to the other displays or let MicroLab Plus do it automatically.

  • Page 111: The Cursor

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 • Click Scroll back on the main toolbar to scroll to the previous MicroLogs display The Cursor Use the cursor to view individual data recording values, or to reveal a hidden Y-axis. To display the cursor, click Cursor on the graph toolbar.

  • Page 112: Zooming

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Zooming Click Zoom in on the graph toolbar and drag the cursor diagonally to select the area you want to magnify. Release the mouse button to zoom in to the selected area. Click on the Zoom in button a second time to turn off the Zoom tool.

  • Page 113: The Stretch/Compress Axis Tool

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 The stretch/compress axis tool Move the cursor onto one of graph axes. The cursor icon changes to double arrow symbol (↔), indicating that you can stretch or compress the axis scale. Drag the symbol to the desired location.

  • Page 114: Display Alarm Levels

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Click Pan a second time to turn off the Pan tool. Display alarm levels Click Display alarm level Select the sensor you wish to display from the select sensor drop list...

  • Page 115: Cradle Map

    In Cradle Map, each MicroLog is represented by an icon. Each icon carries the MicroLog’s individual ID number. When the MicroLog is active, the icon’s color is green. If the recorded data exceeds either of the alarm levels, the icon’s color turns to red.

  • Page 116: Setting Up The Cradle Map

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Before using the Cradle Map, you must set it up and then lock it. Setting up the Cradle Map • Click Cradle Map on the main toolbar to display the Cradle Map. • Click Cradle Map on the menu bar, then click Display toolbar to display the Cradle Map toolbar.

  • Page 117: Load A Picture

    Load a picture You can arrange the icons on a picture or plan of your working space, so that each icon represents the corresponding MicroLog’s actual location in the working space. First, load the picture into the program:...

  • Page 118: Lock Cradle Map

    MicroLog Plus Locate the picture file you want to load Double-click on the file Now you can click and drag the MicroLog icons to their desired locations on the picture. Lock Cradle Map After you have finished arranging the icons, click Lock View on the Cradle Map toolbar to prevent any accidental change in the icon arrangement.

  • Page 119: Offline Mode

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 2.4. Offline Mode 2.4.1. Offline screen Click Offline on the main toolbar to switch to Offline mode. MicroLab plus’s Offline screen consists of two parts: the graph and the table. The data in the table always matches the data that is currently displayed on the graph.
  • Page 120 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus To display previously saved data, switch to off-line mode: Click Offline on the main toolbar. Click Open on the main toolbar. Enter the desired cradle ID number. Select a date in the From box. Select a date in the To box.

  • Page 121: Print

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 2.4.3. Print Print a graph You can print saved data in Offline mode Click Print on the main toolbar to open the Print Options dialog box. Click the graph option. Click Print to open the Print Dialog Box.
  • Page 122 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus The table will include data as well as the MicroLog name, serial number and the alarm level setup. Data that exceeds any of the alarm levels will be highlighted by arrows. Click Print on the main toolbar to open the Print Options dialog box.

  • Page 123: Graph Display

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 2.4.4. Graph display Graph The graph displays the data sets plotted vs. time. In order to keep the graph clear and simple, only two Y-axes can be shown on the graph simultaneously. If there are three curves in the graph, one of the Y-axes will be hidden.

  • Page 124: Zooming And Panning

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus To display the cursor, double click on an individual data point or click Cursor on the graph toolbar. You can drag the cursor with the mouse to any other point on the plot, or to another plot altogether.
  • Page 125 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Select the Scale tab, and choose the axis you want to scale in the select axis drop list. Un-check the Autoscale check box and enter the new values in the edit box In the time axis, you can either enter the time and date manually, or select it with the up and down arrow buttons.

  • Page 126: Autoscale

    If you usually need to view a specific time frame (i.e. work-day hours) use the Default zooming tool. You can set the start and end time of the time span and then use it whenever you open a file or download data from the MicroLog.
  • Page 127 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 To set the default zoom: Click Graph Properties on the graph toolbar, then click Set Default Zoom. Enter the start and end times, then click Set. To zoom to the default zoom: Click Graph Properties on the graph toolbar.

  • Page 128: Crop The Data

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Crop the data Cropping enables you to trim the edges of a data set. Use it to remove unwanted data: Zoom to the data range you want to keep. Click Offline Graph on the menu bar, then click Crop.

  • Page 129: Copy The Graph As A Picture

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Click Graph Properties on the graph toolbar to open the Graph Properties dialog box. Select the Lines tab, then select the plot or axis you want to format in the select plot drop list. From here you can format the line’s color, style and width, as well as the markers’...

  • Page 130: Export Data To Excel

    Click Export to Excel to export the currently displayed data to an Excel spreadsheet. MicroLog Plus will open a new Excel workbook displaying the data along with the MicroLog info, including the MicroLog name, serial number and alarm levels setup.

  • Page 131: Program Microlog

    2.5. Program MicroLog 2.5.1. Setup Use the Setup dialog box to view or to change the MicroLog and the Cradle settings When setting up multiple Cradles use the Auto Setup tool (see page 140). To save the settings for future use, activate the Save setup tool (see page 142).
  • Page 132 The dialog box is made up of five sections: MicroLog info Comment Click the edit box and type a name that will serve to identify the specific MicroLog (e.g. its location). Displays the MicroLog’s serial number Battery Level If the indicator is in the red zone the battery...
  • Page 133 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Cradle info Cradle ID The cradle’s identification number sets the cradle’s transmission time in daily download mode. Battery Level If the indicator is in the red zone the battery should be replaced. Setup Temperature Click the Temperature check box to activate...
  • Page 134 Click the Cradle contact check box to activate the cradle contact The sensors’ current readings will appear in the labels next to the sensor name, once the MicroLog begins logging for the first time. Temperature unit To set the temperature unit in the MicroLog display, select the option you want (Celsius or Fahrenheit).
  • Page 135 (ss) and type 30 or select 30 using the arrows. Timer run Click the Timer run check box if you want MicroLog to start recording at a predetermined time. This option is convenient if you are using...
  • Page 136 Cyclic run check box to operate in this mode. Use this mode if you intend to operate the system continuously. If the check box is clear, MicroLog will operate in Normal run mode and will stop recording when the memory is full.
  • Page 137 Chapter 2 Alarm levels Type in the desired minimum and maximum alarm levels. If MicroLog records a reading that exceeds either of these levels, the software's alarm will sound, the MicroLog’s LCD will start to flash and the cradle’s alarm will sound.
  • Page 138 Daily Download to be active, or type the desired period in manually. Alarm delay Click the drop list to select the time delay between the time MicroLog records a reading that exceeds the alarm levels and the time the alarm will sound. Alarm duration...
  • Page 139 Note Send setup MicroLog, and it will automatically begin recording. If you set it to Timer run mode, MicroLog will wait in standby mode displaying , and will begin recording at the specified time.

  • Page 140: Auto Setup

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus 2.5.2. Auto setup When setting-up multiple Cradles use the Auto Setup tool. This tool will automatically set the minimum logging interval, depending on the number of units you are using, and set the start time for each unit.
  • Page 141 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Click OK Click Send After setup is completed the Auto Setup tool is ready to setup the second unit (notice that the title bar on the Auto Setup dialog has changed to ‘Unit 2’) Connect another Cradle to the PC Change the comment (optional).

  • Page 142: Saving Setup

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Use the forward arrow and backward arrow buttons on the Auto Setup dialog to navigate to a specific unit. Notice that this will change the automatic sequence 2.5.3. Saving setup When setting up multiple Cradles use the Save Setup option in the Setup dialog.

  • Page 143: Defining A Custom Sensor

    Click Send Setup. 2.5.4. Defining a custom sensor You can use MicroLog with any sensor that has a 0 – 20mA current output or a 0 – 10V voltage output. Click the Logger menu and then select Define New Sensors to open the Define New Sensor dialog box.
  • Page 144 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus In the Based On drop list, select an external sensor that matches your sensor’s output Type the sensor’s name in the Sensor Name edit box. Type the sensor’s unit in the Sensor Unit edit box. In the Calibration Values section, enter two values of your sensor that correspond to the base sensor values.
  • Page 145 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Click OK.

  • Page 146: Sensor Calibration

    The humidity calibration affects both MicroLog and MicroLog plus and should be carried out while MicroLog is connected to the PC. The temperature calibration affects only the MicroLog Plus software and can be carried out regardless of whether MicroLog is...

  • Page 147: Calibration Password

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Calibration password To prevent accidental change of the calibration, the calibration procedure is protected by a password. The default password is: 1234. To change the password: Click Logger on the menu toolbar, then click Calibration. Click Change Password to open the Change Password dialog box.

  • Page 148: Humidity Calibration

    To calibrate the humidity sensor you will need a humidity chamber. Connect the MicroLog to the PC Set up the MicroLog to record every 10 seconds (see page 131). Click Logger on the menu bar, then click Calibration. Enter the calibration password, then click OK.
  • Page 149 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Click Default to restore the original values...
  • Page 150 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Disconnect MicroLog from the PC and insert it into the humidity chamber. Set the humidity chamber to the first reference value. Wait until the humidity level is stabilized and write down the MicroLog’s reading. Repeat the last step with the second reference value.

  • Page 151: Temperature Calibration

    Select Temperature or Ext. Temperature in the Choose sensor drop list. Click the Default button to restore the original values. Enter the two MicroLog values into the MicroLog Value edit boxes. Enter the two reference values into the Reference Value edit boxes.

  • Page 152: Communication Setup

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus 2.5.6. Communication setup Communication between a PC and a MicroLog take place automatically whenever you send a command to MicroLog. However, the Communication Setup dialog box can be used for more advanced communication options. Click on the Logger menu and then select Com setup to open the...
  • Page 153 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 The checked COM ports are available for communication. Click Try to connect to establish communication. Click Work off-line to work with saved files.

  • Page 154: Toolbar Buttons

    Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus 2.6. Toolbar Buttons 2.6.1. Main (upper) toolbar Opens saved files (enabled only in Open Offline View) Opens the Print Option dialog box Print… (enabled only in Offline View) Exports the displayed data to an Excel Export spreadsheet.
  • Page 155 MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Opens the Setup dialog box. Setup °C/°F Displays desired unit temperature Meters View Displays Meters View Displays Multiple graphs View Multiple graphs View...
  • Page 156 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Displays Offline View Offline View Cradle Map Displays Cradle Map Scroll to the previous MicroLogs Scroll back display (enabled only in Online View) Automatic scrolling between Auto-scroll MicroLogs displays (enabled only in Online View)

  • Page 157: Graph (Lower) Toolbar

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 Scroll forward Scroll to the next MicroLogs display (enabled only in Online View) Enables or disables sound alarm Alarm 2.6.2. Graph (Lower) toolbar Activates the zoom tool Zoom in Activates the pan tool...
  • Page 158 Chapter 2 MicroLog Plus Returns the graph to full view Auto scale Cursor Displays or hides the cursor Opens the Graph Properties dialog box Graph (only in Offline view) properties Displays or removes alarm levels from the Alarm levels graph...

  • Page 159: Cradle Map (Lower) Toolbar

    MicroLog Plus Chapter 2 2.6.3. Cradle Map (lower) toolbar In Cradle Map view, click Cradle Map on the menu bar, then click Display toolbar to display the Cradle Map toolbar. Lock Locks or unlocks Cradle Map Adds Cradle icon to Cradle Map...

  • Page 160: Chapter 3 The Cradle

    Chapter 3 The Cradle Chapter 3 The Cradle...

  • Page 161: 3.1. Microlog Cradle Line

    The Cradle Chapter 3 3.1. MicroLog Cradle Line Alarm Cradle Accommodates an additional external sensor and RS 232/USB Computer Serial Interface, as well as a hardware alarm that operates sound alarm Catalog number DT174 Wireless Cradle with Alarm A wireless cradle that can accommodate additional external sensor and RS 232/USB Computer Serial Interface, as well as a hardware alarm that operates sound alarm.

  • Page 162: 3.2. Operating The Cradle

    Chapter 3 The Cradle 3.2. Operating the Cradle 1. Place the MicroLog in 3. External the cradle so that its rear sensor input connection socket fits into the plug on the cradle. 2b. USB socket button 4. DC power input indicator 2a.
  • Page 163 The Cradle Chapter 3 To set up MicroLog (see Figure 6 above): Mount MicroLog onto the cradle (1). Connect the cradle to the PC using either serial or USB communication cable (2). Run your MicroLog’s software and use the setup command.
  • Page 164 Chapter 3 The Cradle When the cradle transmits data the LED indicator lights up in a green light. To manually transmit data to the PC: Press the Trs (Transmit) button on the right side of the Cradle. The Cradle will then transmit all stored data to the PC. To activate the Sound Alarm feature: You must connect the AC power adaptor (see 4 in Figure 6 above).

  • Page 165: 3.3. Replace The Battery

    The Cradle Chapter 3 3.3. Replace the Battery The cradle is powered by its internal battery or by external AC adaptor. The cradle battery's maximum lifespan is approximately 100,000 transmissions (for example, if the recording rate is once every 15 minutes the battery's lifespan is approximately 3 years. The Cradle’s battery is a 1/2AA 3.6V lithium battery Unfasten the four screws at the back of the...

  • Page 166: 3.4. Screw Terminals

    Chapter 3 The Cradle Replace the front cover, turn the cradle over and refasten the four screws at the back of the cradle. 3.4. Screw Terminals The cradle is equipped with eight screw terminals for permanent connections to the cradle. These terminals include: Connection to external sensor: Identical to the cradle’s external sensor socket.

  • Page 167: Figure 7: External Control Switch Wiring Diagram

    The Cradle Chapter 3 sensor’s data is stored in the cradle’s memory and is available only through wireless transmission. External control switch: Closes an external control circuit when sensor readings exceed alarm levels. Maximum load: 30VDC, 1A. Figure 7: external control switch wiring diagram...
  • Page 168 Chapter 3 The Cradle You can wire one alarm device for High alarm level (AL – H terminal) and another alarm device for the low alarm level (AL – L terminal), or you can connect the same device to both terminals so it will operate whenever any of the alarm level is exceeded.
  • Page 169 The Cradle Chapter 3 Unfasten the four screws at the back of the cradle. Remove the back cover and break the oval seal at the bottom of the back cover by pressing it with a screwdriver. Replace the back cover. Carefully rotate the cradle.

  • Page 170: Figure 8: Cradle's Screw Terminals

    Chapter 3 The Cradle 10. Replace the antenna and fasten the antenna screw. Figure 8: Cradle’s screw terminals The table below lists the various screw terminals according to their labels (from left to right) that are printed above the terminals:...
  • Page 171 The Cradle Chapter 3 Label (Left to right) Function External sensor (+Ground) DOOR Contact sensor (online only) AL–H External control switch (30VDC, 1A) AL–L External power +12V...

  • Page 172: Chapter 4 The Receiver

    The Receiver Chapter 4 The Receiver When the receiver is connected to a enables MicroLog connected to a cradle to send data to the PC without the need for a connection cable. AC Adaptor Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the...
  • Page 173 The Receiver Chapter 4 The receiver automatically starts receiving data from any active MicroLogs, and transfers the data to the MicroLog Plus program.

  • Page 174: Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna

    Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna For use with the Cradle and/or receiver...
  • Page 175 External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 The external antenna is equipped with a magnet clamp for easy mounting on metallic surfaces. Just plug the antenna to the Cradle or receiver, place the magnet antennae in a location where transmission is most accessible (e.g. on the roof of a truck) and you are ready to go.

  • Page 176: 5.1. Connecting The Antenna To The Receiver

    Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna manage to maintain a constant data reception from the Cradle at distances of 360m with no line of sight. 5.1. Connecting the antenna to the receiver Antenna shield wire Antenna hot wire...

  • Page 177: Connecting The Antenna To The Cradle

    External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 Open the receiver case, by releasing the four screws on the receiver back Remove the wipe antenna from the screw terminal Connect the antenna hot wire to the right terminal of J1 (wipe antenna location) Connect the antenna shield wire to the left terminal Close the receiver using its four screws 5.2.
  • Page 178 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna To use the external antenna, only screw the antenna to the SMA connector SMA external antenna socket...

  • Page 179: Preparing The Cradle To Work With The External Antenna

    External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 5.3. Preparing the Cradle to work with the external antenna The Cradle is equipped with an internal jumper that connects the transmitter either to the built in wipe antenna or to the external magnet antenna. To change the jumper position: Unfasten the four screws at the back of the Cradle...
  • Page 180 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna Antenna jumper...
  • Page 181 External Magnet Antenna Chapter 5 The jumper connects the middle pin either to the right-hand pin marked INT (internal antenna) or to the left-hand pin marked EXT (external antenna)
  • Page 182 Chapter 5 External Magnet Antenna Replace the front cover, turn the Cradle over and refasten the four screws at the back of the cradle...

  • Page 183: Chapter 6 External Sensors

    External sensors Chapter 5 Chapter 6 External Sensors MicroLog works with the following external sensors: 6.1. Temperature -50°C to 100°C This MicroLog sensor takes external temperature measurements over a wider range than the internal temperature sensor with a faster response time than the internal sensor.

  • Page 184: Temperature -10°C To 10°C

    Chapter 5 External sensors Probe OD 3.2 mm Max. Temperature 150°C 6.2. Temperature -10°C to 10°C This is a high-precision temperature sensor designed for refrigeration monitoring Specifications: Range: -10°C to 10°C Resolution: 0.2°C Accuracy: ±0.2°C Probe Length: 50 mm Probe OD: 4 mm...

  • Page 185: Temperature -100°C To 120°C Pt100 Adapter

    External sensors Chapter 5 Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C 6.3. Temperature -100°C to 120°C PT100 adapter This is a wide range temperature adapter designed to process PT100 output Specifications: Range: -100°C to 120°C Resolution: 1°C Accuracy: ±1°C Adapter operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C...

  • Page 186: Voltage Sensor

    Chapter 5 External sensors Screw terminals for PT100 connection 6.4. Voltage Sensor This is a general sensor that will measure any device or transmitter that produces a linear analog output of 0-10V. The voltage can easily be converted to the correct measured units with the help of the MicroLab software.

  • Page 187: Current Sensor

    Chapter 5 OV protection: +30V 6.5. Current Sensor This MicroLog external sensor can sample any device or transmitter producing a linear current of 0-20mA. The 0-20mA can be converted to the correct measured units using the MicroLab software’s Calibration option.

  • Page 188: Ph Sensor

    5% of reading Calibration: Single point, done with a small trimmer on the sensor. 6.7. Contact Adapter This MicroLog sensor monitors Reed Relay contacts and switch status (open/closed) to identify the correlation between phenomena such as temperature change and door status.
  • Page 189 External sensors Chapter 5 Specifications: Range: open/close Connector: Screw Terminal Cable Length: 2.5m Internal Pull-Up Resistor: No need for external power source...

  • Page 190: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications MicroLog Models: EC600 temperature and external sensor data logger EC650 temperature, relative humidity and external sensor data logger Inputs: Two built-in sensors: Temperature: -30°C - 50°C (resolution 0.5°C, accuracy ±0.6°C)
  • Page 191 Specifications Relative Humidity: 0-100% (resolution 0.5%, accuracy ±3%) External sensor: Voltage 0 to 10V Current 4 to 20mA Temperature -50°C to 100°C 0 to 14pH Contact open / closed Outputs: Two digit 7-segment LCD IRDA interface to HP-printer and host computer RS232 serial communication at 19,200 bps...
  • Page 192 Specifications Memory Capacity: 16,000 recording samples Power Supply: Internal Lithium Battery - 3.6V 1.2AH 1/2AA Battery Life - approximately two years, replaceable (Lifespan may vary with use of external sensors) Sampling Rate: User defined: from once every 10 seconds to every 2 hours Dimensions: Diameter - 72mm Thickness - 22.9mm...

  • Page 193: Microlog Cradle

    Specifications Weight - 55gr Standards Water and dust proof IP65 standard, compliance for EC600 model CE and FCC standard compliance MicroLog Cradle Audible alarm. Serial communication channels: RS232 at 19.2Kbps USB at 1.5Mbps...
  • Page 194 2,000 recording samples Connectors: 4-pin flat connection to the MicroLog 4-pin flat connection to any MicroLog external sensor Screw terminal for External DC supply, Connection to external sensor, External control switch and additional Contact sensor (the additional contact sensor is available in...
  • Page 195 Specifications Battery Life - approximately 100,000 transmissions, replaceable External: 6-30V, minimum 300mA RF transmission (DT175 only): EMC conformant to ETS 300-683 Type approved to ETS 300-220. Usable range to 300m (75m indoors) 418 (UK) & 433.92MHz (Euro) versions 1mW on 418 MHz, 10mW on 433.92MHz 2nd harmonic <-60dBc 16cm wipe antenna CE and FCC standard compliance...

  • Page 196: Microlog Plus Receiver

    Specifications MicroLog Plus Receiver Usable range to 300m (75m indoors) One RS232 communication port to the computer’s Power supply: External AC/DC 6V adapter Red LED indicating RF signal Green LED indicating valid data being received Type approved to ETS 300-220...

  • Page 197: Software

    MicroLab software Downloads data from MicroLogs Graph and table displays Displays alarm levels on graph Setting up MicroLog: Define sensors The ID number of each of the cradles The alarm levels of each data logger Comment (name) for each data logger...
  • Page 198 Specifications Sampling rate: From once every 10 seconds to every 2 hours Automatic daily download: Wireless daily download from up to 200 MicroLogs Automatic data saving Daily status report System requirements Software Windows 95 or later Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (you can install Internet Explorer 5 when you install MicroLab, since it ships with the product) Hardware...
  • Page 199 Specifications 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) 5MB available disk space for the MicroLab application MicroLab Plus software Wireless communication with up to 200 MicroLogs: Real-time temperature and humidity and external sensor readings Displays data in meters or on graphs Visual and sound alarm when the data reading exceeds a minimum or maximum alarm threshold for temperature or humidity...
  • Page 200 Specifications Setting up MicroLog: Define sensors Sensor calibration The ID number of each of the cradles The alarm levels and properties of each data logger Comment (name) for each data logger Sampling rate: From once every 10 seconds to every 2 hours.
  • Page 201 Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (you can install Internet Explorer 5 when you install MicroLab Plus, since it ships with the product) Hardware Pentium 300MHz or higher 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) 5MB available disk space for the MicroLog Plus application...

  • Page 202: Appendix: Figures

    Figures Appendix: Figures Figure 1: Connecting MicroLog............28 Figure 2: MicroLog battery life............31 Figure 3: Replacing the battery ............32 Figure 4: Define New Sensor............77 Figure 5: MicroLab’s Communication Setup dialog box....79 Figure 6: MicroLog and Cradle............162 Figure 7: external control switch wiring diagram ......

  • Page 203: Index

    Index Index settings · 65, 131 antenna · 174 automatic download · 84 autoscale · 50, 126 alarm · 56, 64 activate sound · 102 active time · 65 delay · 65 display levels · 114 battery · 32, 60, 165 duration ·...
  • Page 204 Index control · 167 coordinates · 49 copy · 58 calibration · 72, 146 copy graph · 129 cancel alarm · 131 cradle · 160, 162, 193 Celsius · 62, 104, 131 cradle ID · 81, 131 change crop · 128 password ·...
  • Page 205 Index define new sensor · 131 delete · See remove display · 20, 45 daily download · 64, 80 alarm levels · 114 daily status · 85 options · 106 data · 20 properties · 105 crop · 128 download · 38 data logger ·...
  • Page 206 · 29, 183 print · 121 Fahrenheit · 62, 104, 131 humidity · 61, 131 format · 55 graph · 128 icon MicroLog · 115 graph · 45, 123 icon · 47 copy · 129 ID · 60, 131...
  • Page 207 Index install · 34, 35, 96, 97 MicroLab · 34 interval · 62 MicroLog · 17, 190 MicroLog Plus · 91 minimum values · 20 modes · 25 lines · 128 new password · 146 magnet antenna · 174 mail · 103 map ·...
  • Page 208 · 146 panning · 113 remove · 49 password · 146 data · 128 pH · 188 MicroLog icon · 115 picture · 115, 129 run · 26, 69, 131 print · 43 graph · 121 table · 121...
  • Page 209 Index stand-alone · 18 start · 26, 63, 69 start recording · 131 S/N · 131 status · 23 save · 39, 100 stop · 25, 69 screw terminals · 166 stretch/compress · 53, 113 send e-mail · 103 system requirements · 34, 96 sensor ·...
  • Page 210 Index terminal · 166 timer · 131 timer run · 26, 63 value · 49 toolbar · 87, 154, 157 viewing · 45 cradle map · 159 voltage · 186 graph · 157 main · 154 transmission time · 82 trim ·...
  • Page 211 Index Y-axis · 128 zoom · 50, 112 identify · 123 default · 52, 126 manual scaling · 51, 124 stretch/compress axis · 53, 113...

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