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  • Page 1 LOGBOX SD Datalogger Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Description of the product: Ultralow power data logger Type: LOGBOX SD The indicated product corresponds to the regulation of the following European Directives: 204/108/EEC This is provided by the compliance with the following standards: EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2, EN61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter Page Notes Warranty and liability Introduction Technical specifications Overview Hardware Quick start Connecting a sensor Connecting multiple sensors differential Connecting multiple sensors single ended Connecting a PT100 Connecting a Thermistor Firmware PC configuration software 14.1 Toolbar 14.2 Sensor configuration analog 14.3 Polynomial section 14.4...

  • Page 4: Notes

    1. Notes Reading this entire manual is recommended for a full understanding of this product. The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the instrument. KIPP &...

  • Page 5: Warranty And Liability

    2. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY KIPP & ZONEN guarantees that the product delivered has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets its published specifications. The warranty included in the conditions of delivery is valid only if the product has been installed and used according to the instructions supplied by KIPP &...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    3. Introduction LOGBOX SD is a data logger for slow varying signals and accepts low voltage signals. It features low noise, high resolution and low power consumption. LOGBOX SD is a universal data logger, configurable by software, suitable for mobile as well as permanent installation used in laboratory and in the field.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    4. Specifications Analog inputs 8 unipolar or 3 differential + 2 unipolar or combinations Input range 8 ranges for unipolar setup 0...2,5V down to 0...20mV 8 ranges for bipolar setup -2,5V...+2,5V down to –20mV...+20mV AIN7 and AIN8 accept +3 Volt Maximum input voltage +15V on digital inputs +5V on analog inputs (referred to GND)

  • Page 8: Overview

    Operational life is more than 10000 hours. For signalling and switching external devices the LOGBOX SD has built-in relay ports capable to handle currents up to 300mA and voltages up to 60Vdc...

  • Page 9: Hardware

    M4 for fixing, while achieving IP65 class protection. The mounting plate can be used to connect the LOGBOX SD to a mast of 40 mm or smaller. Unused cable glands are closed with an inside plug. The user can mount extra cable glands to support more cable entries.
  • Page 10 SD memory card – any SD memory card larger than 128MB can be used. If the card is more than 512MB, LOGBOX SD will format the card for maximum of 512MB. The card is used only for data storage and is not intended for more manipulation (deleting or other operations).
  • Page 11 LOGBOX SD. The relay contacts are normally open and close during measurement interval. The LOGBOX SD then takes after the programmed delay a measurement. After that the relay opens again to switch off the sensor and limit the power consumption.
  • Page 12 If necessary, LOGBOX SD will format the card (its own format) and starts to write data to SD memory card. If the user wants to remove the card, it is recommended to put the data logger to sleep mode first and wait until indication LED turns off.

  • Page 13: Quick Start

    7. Quick start LOGBOX SD is supplied ready for use. After unpacking it is necessary to open the case with four screws. Fig.2 Opening the case After removing the cover switch the instrument from transport mode to measuring mode by switch (from position SLEEP to position ON).
  • Page 14 Fig.4 Connecting the battery, which is fixed on the top cover Last step is to connect the (supplied) serial cable RS232 with the computer. The LOGBOX SD software can be used to setup the logger and related sensors. Or setup your communication software on your computer (e.i. HyperTerminal) for standard speed 115200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, parity none and handshaking none.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Sensor

    8. Connecting the sensor to an analog input. Connection of sensor for input up to 2,5Vdc (also called differential)

  • Page 16: Connecting Multiple Sensors Differential

    Connection of sensor for input up to 2,5Vdc (also called single ended) Note that AIN6 has to be used as GND return connection Connection of sensor for input up to 3Vdc (also called single ended) 9.Connecting multiple sensors differential Connection of sensor for bipolar input. (also called differential)

  • Page 17: Connecting Multiple Sensors Single Ended

    This configuration allows you to connect up to 3 sensors on the analog input which have an output up to 2,5Vdc. -AIN1 & AIN2 -AIN3 & AIN4 -AIN5 & AIN6 And it’s possible to connect up to two sensors on the analog input which have an output up to 3V.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Pt100

    This configuration allows you to connect up to 5 sensors on the analog input which have a output up to 2,5Vdc. -AIN1 & AIN6 -AIN2 & AIN6 -AIN3 & AIN6 -AIN4 & AIN6 -AIN5 & AIN6 NOTE: single ended 24 bits measurements require AIN(6) and not the GND as return line And it’s possible to connect up to two sensors on the analog input which have an output up to 3V.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Thermistor

    Connection of a PT100 temperature sensor uses four analog inputs. This configuration allows you to connect up to one PT100 temperature sensors: -AIN1 & AIN2 (100R reference resistor) -AIN3 & AIN4 (current ) -AIN2 & GND (measuring PT100) And it’s possible to connect one additional sensor on the analog input which has an output up to 2,5Vdc.

  • Page 20: Firmware

    An example how to configure the software. (which will be explained in chapter 14) 13. Firmware The Firmware inside LOGBOX SD is relatively comprehensive. It is due to the complex control functions: measuring analog and digital inputs, auto calibrations, real time...

  • Page 21: Pc Configuration Software

    All other functions (real time circuitry, logging to the memory, power management) is controlled by the software without need of user action. After switching on the LOGBOX SD is in measuring mode. That means that there is a logging interval. At the beginning of this interval LOGBOX SD performs all analog measurements (if there is set delay longer than 0 sec, measurements are activated only after current delay).

  • Page 22: Toolbar

    5: Logging options. 6: Sensor configuration. (Digital) 7: Writing options to memory card. 8: Sending or reading the entire configuration to and from the LOGBOX SD 14.1 Toolbar The top menu offers the following: In this menu you can create new configurations (New) and save them (Save As…), or you can open existing configuration (Open…).

  • Page 23: Sensor Configuration Analog

    For .txt files you can select the separation character (space, tab or comma). It is mostly used for customizing output files. In the event you need to suppress unused channels from the LOGBOX SD, you can do this by activating the Suppress unused channels option.
  • Page 24 Second item is for user predefined sensors. Sensor description is included in sensor.ini file, with strictly defined syntax. Because not every sensor can be connected to any input read the manual for more explanation. Next parameter is type of connection. You can select single ended or differential. In the case of differential measurement software will automatically disable the following channel (differential input needs two physical channels, see examples in chapter 9) Resolution can be set for 12 or 24 bits.
  • Page 25 For each input one of eight polynomials can be selected for calculation to engineering units. None can be selected as well. Please, note that eight polynomials are common for all analog and digital units. Last parameter for analog inputs is the ratio. Ratio is only checked for appropriate analog input.

  • Page 26: Polynomial Section

    14.3 Polynomial section. The coefficients window shows all set polynomials. For enabling any of the polynomial coefficient, it must be checked in enable check box. When selecting a PT100 or Thermistor the polynomial coefficients are automatically entered in this box.

  • Page 27: Baud Rate Settings

    There are additional chapters, 15 and 16, which explains how to enter your own polynomials for the sensors (Sensitivity depended) and for usage of a different PT100 or Thermistor. 13.4. Baud rate settings. Next window is for serial line speed setup. Speed can be selected from the range 300bps up to 115200bps.

  • Page 28: Logging Option

    14.5 Logging options. In the logging window the logging period can be selected in the range of 10 seconds up to 1 hour.

  • Page 29: Sensor Configuration Digital

    Sensor start-up delay can be selected in the range from 0 seconds up to 9 seconds. Memory management (for the internal memory of 128 kB) has the following options: circular (after the memory is full, the oldest data will be over written) or on-stop (after all memory is used, new data will no longer be stored in memory, even though the measurements will be performed).

  • Page 30: Writing Options Memory Card

    The second item is for user predefined sensors. Sensor description is included in sensor.ini file, with strictly defined syntax. The CSD 3 sunshine duration output can only be used on DIN3. The direct radiation output from the CSD 3 can be logged on an analog input either differential or single ended.

  • Page 31: Sending / Reading Configuration

    For SD memory card there is one more window. If you want to use SD card for data storage it is necessary to check Use SD Card box. Otherwise, data logger will not communicate with SD card. This option is usable when the user has no SD card or wants to use data logger only for short time logging and need faster response from data logger.

  • Page 32: Downloading Data

    LOGBOX SD data logger. It is especially valuable if you have lost your configuration files or if you have LOGBOX SD with unknown configuration. Send Config is used to setup the LOGBOX SD with the currently entered and on screen displayed...
  • Page 33 This screen is divided into four windows. Time & Date, Internal Memory, Power and SD Memory. Power window shows reference voltage setup in LOGBOX SD. This value is read from data logger and updates when the “Get Values” button is clicked.
  • Page 34 Also, there is a download button, which will start downloading the measured data from internal memory of LOGBOX SD. First it will ask for file type and location for saving. During download, there is progress bar indicating actual status of download.
  • Page 35 Time & Date window shows actual setup of LOGBOX SD (after Get Value command) or the user can setup individually time and date. If Windows system time and date is used, check the option. Last window shows files stored on SD memory card. It is updated only after Get Values command.

  • Page 36: Polynomials Calculation For Sensors

    Step2: Calculate your own polynomial by applying the next formula : A1=1000/sensitivity The reason for his is that the Logbox SD is measuring in mV and not in µV. Step 3: Change your polynomial with the outcome of the formula. (1000/22,14µV/W/m...
  • Page 37 16. Polynomials calculation for PT100 and Thermistor This section will explain how to create your own polynomials to be applied when you are using other PT100 or TH10K components with different specifications. In fact any sensor can be linearised using the following approach. When selecting the pre-defined PT100 or TH10K in the analog section it uses the pre-defined polynomials to calculate the output in ˚C.
  • Page 38 Figure 1 Let’s begin to create our own polynomials : Step 1 : Collect the information as shown in figure 1 and 2. Step 2 : Insert this information in an excel sheet. (see Figure 3) It is advisable to insert all the data. (the example only shows 4 values) 135,200 127,900 -20,2...
  • Page 39 Step 4: Add a trendline by right clicking on the line inside the graphical chart and select “add trendline”” -Select the polynomial option, put it on 3 degree , and do not forget to put a checkmark in the box “display equation on chart”...
  • Page 40 Step 6: Adding the polynomials into the Logbox SD graphical user interface. This will result in an output of ˚C If you want to have the output displayed in Kelvin or Fahrenheit make sure to create the graphical chart (table in Excel) using the Fahrenheit or Kelvin information which result in a different...

  • Page 41: Service Mode

    17. Service mode To access service mode, you need to wake up LOGBOX SD from sleep mode. You will type CTRL+BREAK on your serial line once. If there is no response after about 5 seconds, try again (data logger is serial line sensitive only for about 50% of time due to low power operation).
  • Page 42 D – date setup with syntax YYYY MM DD (YYYY-year, MM-month, DD- day) Enter YYYY MM DD 2005 11 27 You've entered: 2005-11-27 <Y> = set, else = quit SET. Clear all logging memory Are you sure that you want to erase all logs?! CAP<Y>...
  • Page 43 FINAL LogInterval = 1 minutes Setup writing interval on SD card You can use the following SD card WRITTING intervals: 1,2,3,4,5,6,10,12,15,20,30 minutes, 1,2,3,4,5,6,12,24 hours & NEVER Switch between them by <SPACE> and confirm by <ENTER> SDWriting = 1 minutes If you type <SPACE> you will roll over mentioned intervals. If you will type <ENTER> you will receive following response FINAL SDWritting = 1 minutes Setup file close interval on SD card...
  • Page 44 Clear all settings for analog inputs Disable 24 bit resolution measurements Enable 24 bit resolution measurements Enable ratio measurement of A2 to A1 Disable ratio measurement of A2 to A1 Enable ratio measurement of A3 to A1 Disable ratio measurement of A3 to A1 A[X]W7 (X represents analog input.
  • Page 45 Digital inputs configuration commands Clear all settings for bipolar inputs B[X]C1 (X represent digital input. X [1...4]) Enable digital input X for counter function B[X]C0 (X represent digital input. X [1...4]) Disable digital input X for counter function B[X]F1 (X represent digital input. X [1...4]) Enable digital input X for frequency function B[X]F0 (X represent digital input.
  • Page 46 Checks for card format. If wrong, it will format the card and prepare for data logging. If the card format is ok and there are logged files it will display all files on the card. Wait a minute. Checking the SD card. LOGBOX SD SD card format OK. ELOG0000.TXT 51 2007-06-16 13:21:06 ELOG0001.TXT...
  • Page 47 ELOG0000.TXT 51 2007-06-16 13:21:06 ELOG0001.TXT 512 2007-06-16 13:22:00 ELOG0002.TXT 4886 2007-06-16 13:30:00 ELOG0003.TXT 7922 2007-06-16 13:40:00 ELOG0004.TXT 7922 2007-06-16 13:50:00 ELOG0005.TXT 7922 2007-06-16 14:00:00 ELOG0006.TXT 7922 2007-06-16 14:10:00 ELOG0278.TXT 773632 2007-09-11 21:22:04 SD card size: 127139840 Bytes Next File: ELOG0279.TXT at 96894976 Typing one file.

  • Page 48: Application Examples

    18. Application examples Example 1. Connection of relative humidity and temperature sensors. Example 2. Memory capacity calculation Let’s assume we measure and store data from channels AIN1, AIN2 and DIN1 every 5 minutes. Now calculate how many bytes will take one record: Date –...
  • Page 49 6mA max. Again, delay to stabilize output is 5 seconds. For global radiation measurement we can use a pyranometer. Power consumption is zero. Power consumption of LOGBOX SD during measuring period is 5mA, in sleep mode it is 20uA. Power consumption during measurement:...

  • Page 50: Faq

    Of course you can decide to use it single ended, by connecting the – from the instrument to the GND. Q: Does the internal battery stops working when you power the Logbox SD • with an external power supply. In this case, will you still have power available for excitation on the Power Out connection ? A: The LOGBOX SD has one input for power.
  • Page 51 A logger also has a fixed number of analog input ranges - you see often 20 mV, 100 mV, 1 V, 5 V and 10 Volt ranges Lets take for example we use a logger with 12 bits resolution and 5 Volt input range.
  • Page 53 Our customer support remains at your disposal for any maintenance or repair, calibration, supplies and spares. Für Servicearbeiten und Kalibrierung, Verbrauchsmaterial und Ersatzteile steht Ihnen unsere Customer Support Abteilung zur Verfügung. Notre service 'Support Clientèle' reste à votre entière disposition pour tout problème de maintenance, réparation ou d'étalonnage ainsi que pour les accessoires et pièces de rechange.