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C D i nsi de co nt ains
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EV EN T R EC O R D ER S
C LO C K S YN C H R O N I Z ER S
B A TT ER Y M O N IT O R S
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  • Page 1 C D i nsi de co nt ains t h e l ate s t U ser M a nua ls a nd firmw are S7-300 IEMENS OGGER SE R ANU AL IC RO ID E Ra il Si g nal P ro du cts EV EN T R EC O R D ER S A L A R M RE P O RT E RS DA T A L OGGE RS...
  • Page 3 ‑A icro www.micro‑aide.com VDL S7‑300 ogger anUaL Revised: July 29, 2014 ‑A Tel: 626‑915‑5502 Fax: 626‑331‑9484 E‑mail: support@micro‑aide.com icro orporAtion 685 Arrow Grand Circle Covina, CA 91722...
  • Page 4 Copyright 2008 by MICRO‑AIDE Corporation © All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of MICRO‑AIDE Corporation. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. MICRO‑AIDE believes the information contained in this document to be accurate.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    abLe of ontentS 1 – g hapter eneraL eSCription Introduction ..........1 Key Features.
  • Page 6 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Setup Procedure ..........17 Setup (S) .
  • Page 7 abLe of ontentS LED Indicators ......... . . 50 How to Use the USB Host Port .
  • Page 8 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Ethernet Test (E) ......... . 78 Modem Test (M) .

  • Page 9: Hapter Eneral Escription Introduction

    1 – g hapter eneraL eSCription ntroDUCtion Since 1988 MICRO‑AIDE has provided the rail signal industry with a broad range of event recording devices and systems that vary in capacity, size and features. Our considerable expertise in this field has also been used to create a highly innovative product referred to as a Vital‑Processor Data Logger (i.e., VDL).

  • Page 10: Key Features

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Records from any location, however distant. The modem can also be used to provide dial‑out alarm reporting to a maintenance facility. The VDL is also equipped with four general purpose Analog Inputs. The Analog Inputs can be used to monitor both DC and AC voltages such as battery levels and commercial power voltages.

  • Page 11: Comparing The Vdl S7-300 And Cwr-24E

    1 – g VDL S7‑300 CWr‑24e hapter eneraL eSCription oMparing the • Analog Inputs are tested against separate High and Low Limit Values that are assigned by the user. Crossing either Limit Value will create an Event Record. • Events are date and time stamped to the nearest tenth of a second. •...

  • Page 12: Setup Database Compatibility

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL V1.03 A potential issue involving the Query feature and evaluation of Virtual Inputs occurring at very high rates was resolved. V1.04 Corrected LCD message displayed prior to initialization. The Administrative Password and Passcode are no longer listed in the Print Setup Data command during V1.05 a Restricted Access session.

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    1 – g hapter eneraL eSCription boUt thiS anUaL When an incompatibility occurs, contact MICRO‑AIDE before preparing a new Setup Database. E‑mail a copy of the existing Setup Database along with the applicable firmware revision number. MICRO‑AIDE will convert the database and return a file that is fully compatible with the new firmware version. Never attempt to use an incompatible Setup Database.
  • Page 14 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL oteS ‑A icro...

  • Page 15: Hapter Nstallation Introduction

    2 – i hapter nStaLLation ntroDUCtion This chapter describes how to properly unpack and install the VDL S7‑300 prior to operation. It is advis‑ able to perform the Initial Check‑Out Procedure before attempting to set up the Data Logger. npaCKing Each VDL is packed in a shipping carton that is properly sized for the device.
  • Page 16 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL T I M E D A T E 1 6 : 2 0 : 5 9 0 2 - 2 0 - 1 4 L o g g e r S 7 - 3 0 0 D a t a C O V I N A _ A R R O W G R A N D 9 .
  • Page 17 2 – i ‑o hapter nStaLLation nitiaL heCK roCeDUre Orient skyward RS-232 DE-9 Female - Female Analog B B N N Ethernet Antenna Terminal Phone Vital-Processor Device Line To PC CAT-5 RS-232 DE-9 Female - Female Type A-B RJ-11 CCESS ETHODS Terminal Port Optional Ethernet Port (Telnet, SNTP-Multicast &...
  • Page 18 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The preceding message should be ignored. Do not press the Esc key. The user must wait several seconds for the VDL to complete its initialization process. 6. After the logger completes its initialization the date and time should appear on the LCD. The date and time may need to be changed.

  • Page 19: Installation Procedure

    2 – i hapter nStaLLation nStaLLation roCeDUre This concludes the Initial Check‑Out Procedure. This procedure may be used at any time to verify that the VDL is operating properly. Power can now be removed from the logger. Connections to the PC should also be removed.

  • Page 20: Peripheral Equipment

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The GPS Receiver option utilizes an external antenna. The bulkhead‑style antenna is designed to be mounted outdoors on any surface less than 3/8″ in thickness. It requires a 1/2″ diameter hole to be drilled through the mounting surface. The hole should be properly sealed. The antenna assembly also includes a washer, nut and 16' cable.

  • Page 21: Cabling

    2 – i hapter nStaLLation nStaLLation roCeDUre Upon request, an optional magnetic‑mount antenna can be supplied. Refer to the section entitled “Options” on page 89 for additional details. abLing Follow the steps listed in the following to complete the cabling installation. The power, alarm relay and input wires all terminate in connectors that are detachable.
  • Page 22 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL oteS ‑A icro...

  • Page 23: Hapter Etup Introduction

    3 – S hapter etUp ntroDUCtion This chapter describes how to set up the VDL S7‑300 for use in a typical application. It is assumed that the Setup Database contains the factory default settings. ogging User sessions are initiated only after the log‑on procedure is completed. Logging on is described in the section entitled “Initial Check‑Out Procedure”...

  • Page 24: Working With Fields

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL To execute a command that has been previously selected (i.e., highlighted) simply press the Enter key. Alternatively, the command may be executed by pressing the single‑letter code listed to the left of the command. Upper‑ and lower‑case letters may be used. Every command listed in a menu has a distinct single‑letter code that permits immediate execution of that command.

  • Page 25: Setup Procedure

    3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre To Pause the data being sent press the Ctrl and S keys simultaneously. The data flow will be stopped indefinitely. To Resume data flow press the Ctrl and Q keys simultaneously. This technique can be used to freeze the data at the PC.

  • Page 26: Reset System (R)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Time/Date HH:MM:SS Time: 16:20:59 MM-DD-YY Date: 02-20-14 Thursday Time / Date Command The highlight may be moved to the hour, minute or second time fields or month, day or year date fields. The VDL utilizes a military‑style clock. Accordingly, 12:01:02 AM is defined as 00:01:02 and 12:59:58 PM is defined as 23:59:58.
  • Page 27 3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre Parameter Default or Reset Value Identifiers ‑ Digital Inputs DInpu001, DInpu002, etc. Identifiers ‑ Analog Inputs AInput01, AInput02, etc. Identifiers ‑ Virtual Inputs VInput01, VInput02, etc. Identifiers ‑ Timer Inputs Timer01, Timer02, etc. Event Pairs 1, 20 for Timer Inputs Analog Configuration ‑...

  • Page 28: System Parameters (S)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL eSet Vent eMory The Reset Event Memory command will permanently remove from memory all Event Records that were previously logged. Records from each of 128 possible days will be deleted. The following precaution will be displayed after selecting the Reset Event Memory command. ERASE ALL EVENTS FROM MEMORY, ARE YOU SURE? No Yes Select No to abort the reset or Yes to proceed.
  • Page 29 3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre content of the fourth LCD line always reflects the first 20 characters of the Unit Name as depicted in the following. TIME DATE 16:20:59 02-20-14 S7-300 Data Logger COVINA_ARROWGRAND9.7 When Event Records are saved to a USB flash drive the records are contained in a folder. The folder name is created automatically by the Data Logger.
  • Page 30 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Care should be exercised in assigning and saving the Administrative Password. If it is lost or forgotten it will be necessary to contact MICRO‑AIDE for assistance. aSSCoDe The VDL can be effectively programmed and operated from its front panel. The Passcode is used to pro‑ tect the logger from unwanted access via the front panel.
  • Page 31 3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre • SNTP: If the SNTP Server address is set to 0.0.0.0 the Multicast method is employed. This setting effec‑ tively disables the Unicast method in favor of Multicast. Otherwise Unicast is selected. Refer to the section entitled “SNTP Server”...

  • Page 32: Analog Configuration (A)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Time Zone Code Description Shift from UTC (hours) Atlantic Standard Time ‑4 Eastern Standard Time ‑5 Central Standard Time ‑6 Mountain Standard Time ‑7 Pacific Standard Time ‑8 AKST Alaska Standard Time ‑9 HAST Hawaii Standard Time ‑10 Table 4: Time Zone Settings ayLight aVing The real‑time clock of the VDL can be adjusted automatically to compensate for DST.
  • Page 33 3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre Range Resolution Filter Low Limit High Limit ±25.5 Vdc .1 Vdc Slow or Fast ‑25.6 to 25.5 Vdc ‑25.6 to 25.5 Vdc +51.1 Vdc .1 Vdc Slow or Fast 0.0 to 51.1 Vdc 0.0 to 51.1 Vdc ±255 Vdc 1 Vdc Slow or Fast...

  • Page 34: Timer Inputs (W)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Unacceptable Range On Event Record is saved with Event Name of “BATT_BAD” 14.5Vdc Acceptable Range 10.2Vdc Off Event Record is saved with Event Name of “BATT_OK” Unacceptable Range Figure 3: Analog Input Operating Ranges and Limit Values iMer npUtS The VDL includes sixteen general purpose Timer Inputs.
  • Page 35 3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre On to Off On to On Trigger Source -From- Terminating Source -To- Off to On Off to Off Figure 4: Timer Measurements An array of fields similar to the following will be displayed after selecting the Timer Input command. In the example cited, parameters for the first Timer Input have been entered.

  • Page 36: Event Names (E)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL In the example cited previously, the time after Digital Input 17 reaches its On state until Digital Input 999 reaches its Off state will be measured. A measured time interval of 7.5 to 12.5 seconds is considered ac‑ ceptable.

  • Page 37: Virtual Inputs (V)

    3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre displayed on the LCD panel of the logger. Several of the setup commands use the Input Identifier rather than the lengthier Input Name to reference inputs. The Event Name pairs are described in the preceding section. As many as twenty Event Name pairs can be defined by the user.
  • Page 38 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL – The Digital Input is defined as a logical 0 by the S7‑300. The Analog Input level is within the accept‑ able range as defined by the region between the Limit Values. The Virtual Input evaluates to a false logic state.

  • Page 39: Network (N)

    3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre Virtual Output Function Inputs: Output: D999 D007 POK Rly App Lite Battery VInput03 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- POK Up Lite On Bat Norm Alrm Off POK Dwn Lite On Bat Norm Alrm Off POK Up Lite Off Bat Norm Alrm Off POK Dwn Lite Off Bat Norm...
  • Page 40 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Network Setup ------------- IP Address 192.168. 0.100 Subnet Mask 255.255.255. 0 Gateway 0. 0. 0. 0 Ethernet MAC Address 00-08-DC-01-23-45 Port 5000 TCP/IP mode Raw TCP/IP Network Command A description of each field follows. ip a DDreSS The IP Address must be set in accordance with the requirements of the LAN or the same as the address used by the TCP / IP connection of the PC.

  • Page 41: Print Setup Data (P)

    3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre Network settings changed, restart network now? No Yes The six fields that comprise the Ethernet Port settings can only be altered by use of the Network com‑ mand or by uploading a different Setup Database. The Reset System command will not change any of the Network settings.

  • Page 42: Download Setup Data (D) - Saving The Database

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL File Transfer D Download Setup Data VDL to PC U Upload Setup Data PC to VDL F Firmware Upload Transfer Files Command (D) ‑ S oWnLoaD etUp aVing the atabaSe Before the Setup Database can be saved the PC and communications program must be properly con‑ figured.

  • Page 43: Upload Setup Data (U) - Restoring The Database

    3 – S hapter etUp etUp roCeDUre (U) ‑ r pLoaD etUp eStoring the atabaSe Before the Setup Database can be restored to the logger it must have been previously saved. Refer to the procedure entitled “Download Setup Data (D) ‑ Saving the Database” on page 34.

  • Page 44: Log Off (X)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The Log Off command is used to terminate Administrative and Restricted Access sessions. If the previous user logs off of the VDL, access can be regained only by entering the correct password. If the previous user fails to log off, a second user will be allowed access without entering a correct password. All sessions should be terminated by executing the Log Off command.

  • Page 45: C Hapter 4 - O Peration

    4 – o hapter peration ntroDUCtion This chapter describes how to operate the VDL S7‑300 from a PC running a suitable communications program. Local (i.e., on‑site) as well as remote methods of operating the Data Logger are described. Before the logger can be operated it must be properly installed and set up. A PC must be online with the logger.

  • Page 46: Establishing A Modem Connection

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL StabLiShing a oDeM onneCtion A standard telephone line must be attached to the modem of the VDL. To access the logger the host system must dial the telephone number of the VDL and wait for an answer. The logger’s modem will answer after a predetermined number of rings.

  • Page 47: Selecting A Single Date

    4 – o hapter peration oW to perate the Select Range of Dates 03-03-13 03-04-13 03-05-13 03-06-13 03-07-13 03-08-13 03-09-13 03-10-13 03-11-13 03-13-13 03-14-13 03-15-13 03-16-13 03-17-13 03-18-13 03-19-13 03-20-13 03-21-13 03-22-13 03-23-13 03-24-13 03-25-13 03-26-13 03-27-13 03-28-13 03-29-13 03-30-13 03-31-13 04-01-13 04-02-13 04-03-13 Use arrow keys to move, Space=start selection, Enter=accept, ESC=cancel Query Events Command ‑...
  • Page 48 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Query Report Start Date: 03-14-13 Start Time: 00:00:00 End Date: 03-14-13 End Time: 23:59:59 Include Details: Reverse order: Report Type: Dump Inputs: (blank=all) [F1]=Execute Report, ESC=cancel Query Report Menu The Event Records of interest to the user can be further qualified by the six fields listed in the Query Report menu.
  • Page 49 4 – o hapter peration oW to perate the Browse – The Browse option allows the user to inspect a set of records one screen at a time. It will typi‑ cally display eleven one‑line records or seven two‑line records. The same set of records will be displayed indefinitely until the user presses an arrow key to review additional records.

  • Page 50: View Events (V)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL record. Any report that issues the same set of records will always list the same checksum value regardless of when the report was generated. Accordingly, alteration of the record data can be detected pro‑ vided the original data and checksum are known. VentS The View Events command allows the user to display Event Records in real‑time.

  • Page 51: Event Record Formatting

    4 – o hapter peration Vent eCorD orMatting Live Status 09:41:21 02-20-14 D001-D032 X ....... D033-D064 .

  • Page 52: Include Details

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL 02:01:05.0 03/14/13 System Power Power 02:01:37.0 03/14/13 System Power Power 08:05:55.2 03/14/13 Gate Up Ind GateUp D006 10:12:01.3 03/14/13 Island 1 Island 1 I1 Down D003 00:05:00.2 03/15/13 Sntp Clock Sync SntpSync OFF 10:00:55.4 03/15/13 Gate Delay Timer16 Violate T16 31.1s...

  • Page 53: Symbol Legend

    4 – o CSV r hapter peration eport Finally, the second line of text also lists the measured levels of each Analog Input. From left to right, A1 through A4 are reported. The units of measurement are always displayed to the right of the measured level (e.g., Vdc and Vac).
  • Page 54 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL 22:39:46,03/15/13 "COVINA_ARROWGRAND9.7" 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1 0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1 02:01:05.0,03/14/13,"System Power","OFF",285 02:01:37.0,03/14/13,"System Power","ON",285 08:05:55.2,03/14/13,"Gate Up Ind","ON",6 10:12:01.3,03/14/13,"Island 1","OFF",3...

  • Page 55: Csv Input Numbers

    4 – o pC f hapter peration aptUring Vent eCorDS to a CSV i npUt UMberS The Input Number listed in a CSV record does not include the normal single‑letter prefix (i.e., D, A, V, T and S). Instead they are assigned purely numerical values in sequential order. Table 8 on page 47 cross references Input Numbers and CSV inputs.
  • Page 56 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The .txt file is now closed and available for viewing. To read the file, navigate to the folder. With the mouse, double‑click the filename (e.g., 03‑14‑13 0915AM.txt). The file will open in the default word pro‑ cessing application.

  • Page 57: Introduction

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration ntroDUCtion The VDL S7‑300 is designed to provide its user with the greatest degree of versatility and functionality. All MICRO‑AIDE Event Recorders and Data Loggers come equipped with a front panel mounted Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and keypad.

  • Page 58: Led Indicators

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL LeD i nDiCatorS The front panel of the VDL also includes three LED indicators. The LEDs are used to provide immediate information about activity on various ports of the logger. The operation of each LED is described in the following.

  • Page 59: Saving Event Records From A Range Of Times And Dates

    5 – f USb h hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the cited previously. The up and down arrow keys can be used to scroll quickly through a large collection of dates. 6. Press the Enter key after highlighting a date. The following message will be displayed briefly after the delay required to create the text file.

  • Page 60: Files Written To The Flash Drive

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL 8. A table of dates similar to the following will be displayed. The dates represent the available end date of the range. 030313 030413 030513 030613 030713 030813 030913 031013 9. Press the Enter key after highlighting a date. The following message will be displayed. End time: Enter=edit, Esc=OK 23:59:59...

  • Page 61: Events Binary File

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD Text and Binary Filename Definition Description MM‑DD‑YY The date of the first record saved to the flash drive. hhmmss The time the records were saved to the flash drive. mmddyy The date the records were saved to the flash drive. .txt Denotes the file as a text file readable by any word processor.

  • Page 62: Event Record Format

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The VDL utilizes the 24‑hour, military time convention (e.g., 7:00 PM is shown as 19:00:00). The date and time display is altered once every minute for five seconds. Alternating messages referring to the Setup and Browse Modes are displayed during this period. An asterisk (*) to the right of the displayed time indicates that the optional GPS Receiver is locked onto a verified GPS signal.

  • Page 63: Browse Mode

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD Finally, the eight characters of the assigned Input Identifier and Event Name are listed in the fourth line from left to right, respectively. Input Identifiers and Event Names are described in “Input Names / Identifiers (I)”...

  • Page 64: Input Status

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Use ←→↑↓ to scroll, Browse to select input to query Provided the Browse key has not been pressed, the first Event Record meeting the specified date and time criteria will be displayed. Refer to the section entitled “Event Record Format”...

  • Page 65: Setup Mode

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD Use ←→↑↓ to scroll, Browse=select input Browse Command ‑ Input Status Option The arrow keys can be used to scroll from one input to the next. Digital Inputs are followed by Analog Inputs.
  • Page 66 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The factory default Passcode is 12345678. Passcodes are assigned numeric values only. Press the Enter key to complete the entry. If the user fails to enter the correct Passcode an error message will be displayed. Assuming the correct Passcode is entered the following message will be briefly displayed. Use ←→↑↓...

  • Page 67: Alphanumeric Editing Procedure

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD Before proceeding the user should note that several of the commands require alphabetic characters to be used in the creation of a name or label (e.g., Input Name). The keypad, however, contains only nu‑ meric and function keys.

  • Page 68: Timzone

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Change the clock now To complete the command, select the desired option and then press the Enter key. The clock of the VDL can be precisely synchronized using either of three different methods. The Clock Sync Mode can be set to SNTP or GPS. The logger supports SNTP‑Unicast and SNTP‑Multicast time syncing. Refer to the section entitled “CSMode”...

  • Page 69: Uname

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD Server parameter must be set to 0.0.0.0. The SNTP Server IP address is assigned by the System Parameters command. Refer to the section entitled “SNTP Server” on page 23 for additional details.

  • Page 70: Inames

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL After all of the Event Name pairs are defined press the Esc key to complete the command. aMeS The INames command is a multi‑purpose command that allows the user to assign Input Identifiers, Input Names and Event Name pairs to each input of the logger. Input Identifiers and Input Names allow the user to interpret Event Records more precisely by referring to inputs with labels that are unambiguous (e.g., Track_Switch_Control vs.

  • Page 71: Virtual

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD A01 Range:+/-25.5Vdc Filter: Slow High Limit: 25.5 Low Limit: -25.5 Analog Command The Analog Input number is displayed in the upper left‑hand corner. To select a different Analog Input press the up or down arrow keys repeatedly.
  • Page 72 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL SSigning ariabLeS A variable can be any valid Digital, Analog, other Virtual or Timer Input. To assign variables complete the steps listed in the following. 1. Press the left and right arrow keys to locate the highlight in a place holder field. 2.

  • Page 73: Timer

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD D999 D007 A04 In the sample data cited previously, the state of the Virtual Input is set in all cases to its initial value of Off. Change the state of the Virtual Input as required by the remaining variable states. Press the Esc key to accept the new settings and complete the command.

  • Page 74: Pcode

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Temperature Limits: High Limit: Low Limit: Temperature Limits Command The default Limit Values are listed in the sample data. To change a Limit Value move the highlight to the appropriate field and press the Enter key. Enter a number using the number keys. Negative values can be entered.

  • Page 75: Baud

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD To change the Ring Count setting move the highlight to the appropriate field and press the Enter key. Enter a number in the range from 0 to 99. Accept the new value by pressing the Enter key. A Ring Count setting of zero will prevent the modem from answering incoming calls.
  • Page 76 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The highlight will initially be positioned over the ProgMem field. To select a different test, position the highlight in the desired field. Press the Enter key to perform the test. Each test is described in the sections that follow.
  • Page 77 5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD thernet The Ethernet test will verify that the microprocessor is able to communicate with the optional Ethernet Port. A typical test result is displayed in the following. Ethernet Test: Okay Hit any key...

  • Page 78: Update

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL The temperature reading should never exceed 180 ºF. The temperature inside the logger will generally be about 5 ºF to 10 ºF warmer than the surrounding ambient temperature. The user may wish to contact MICRO‑AIDE customer service if a failure occurs as the result of any diag‑ nostic testing.

  • Page 79: Reset

    5 – f hapter ront aneL peration oW to Se the eypaD Select hex file: VDL S7-300 V113.hex CWR-24E V101.hex CWR-72E V106.hex File Selection 5. The Update command allows the user to select a file from a list of nine. The first group of three are depicted in the example.
  • Page 80 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL It is important that the user not turn off power to the VDL for 60 seconds after initiating a reset of the Event Record memory. This concludes the chapter on how to operate the logger from the front panel. Since the setup of the logger is critical to how the VDL will perform, it is advisable to review any changes that may have been made to the Setup Database.

  • Page 81: C Hapter 6 - M Aintenance

    6 – M hapter aintenanCe ntroDUCtion The primary purpose of this chapter is to describe the recommended trouble‑shooting methods to be used with the VDL. It should be referred to if ever a questionable symptom arises during the operation of the Data logger.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Fuses

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL epLaCing the USeS There are two fuses mounted on the Processor PCB. The fuses are designed to protect the input power source and the contacts of the output relay. Each are rated at 1 A and conform to the 2AG size stan‑ dard.

  • Page 83: Installing The Optional Ethernet Port

    6 – M hapter aintenanCe orKing nSiDe the ogger 85-0135 Relay GPS Receiver Fuse (optional) 85-0136 Power 1Amp 2AG Ethernet Port Fuse (optional) 85-0145 Modem (optional) 85-0131 To Keypad/Input PCB Processor Rev D MICRO-AIDE Power Relay Analog Inputs Phone line USB Device Port V-P Port Terminal Port...

  • Page 84: Reconnecting The Internal Cables

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL 3. Locate the 56‑pin female socket labeled “U6” along the upper edge of the Processor PCB. The socket is illustrated in Figure 5 on page 4. Carefully align all of the pins on the Ethernet Port module with their socket counterparts. Press firmly on the module to insure it is seated properly and fully into the socket.

  • Page 85: Diagnostic Testing

    6 – M hapter aintenanCe iagnoStiC eSting The checksum takes only a few seconds to be calculated. The checksum value of 19bb in the previous example will vary with the version of the firmware installed in the logger. LaSh eMory The Flash Memory Test is performed on the memory chip used to store Event Records.

  • Page 86: Ethernet Test (E)

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL thernet The Ethernet Test can be performed at any time to verify that the microprocessor can communicate properly with the Ethernet Port. The test can be performed while the port is active or idle. Assuming the Ethernet Port is operating properly, the following message will be reported. Ethernet Okay Test Complete Press any key to continue...

  • Page 87: Temperature (T)

    6 – M hapter aintenanCe ySteM VentS The following message will be displayed in response to the Relay Test command. Press the appropriate numeric key to change the state of the relay. To energize the relay select the Relay ON option. To un‑ energize the relay select the Relay OFF option.
  • Page 88 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL 05:18:27.0 03/14/13 System Power Power 05:18:59.2 03/14/13 System Power Power 14:11:51.0 03/14/13 High Temperature HighTemp ON 15:00:09.0 03/14/13 High Temperature HighTemp OFF 16:00:00.6 03/14/13 GPS Clock Record GPS Rec S06 0.01SEC Sample System Event Records The first two records indicate that power was off to the logger for approximately 32 seconds. Later in the same day the measured temperature was found to be excessive for 48 minutes.

  • Page 89: Updating The Firmware

    6 – M hapter aintenanCe pDating the irMWare 1. The user must be online with the logger and the Main Menu should be displayed. Refer to the sample data entitled “Main Menu” on page 2. From the Main Menu select the Transfer Files command. The following sub‑menu of commands will be displayed.

  • Page 90: Trouble-Shooting Guide

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL ‑S roUbLe hooting UiDe The following guide is provided to assist the user in resolving problems that may occur with the opera‑ tion of the VDL. It can be especially helpful when attempting to operate the logger for the first time. Procedures for resolving both local and remote problems are listed.
  • Page 91 6 – M ‑S hapter aintenanCe roUbLe hooting UiDe Symptom or Problem Resolution SNTP fails to provide accurate clock Verify Clock Sync Mode is set to SNTP. control. Verify time server is transmitting SNTP‑Multicast (or see next). Verify time server is transmitting SNTP‑Unicast and SNTP Server address is valid.
  • Page 92 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Symptom or Problem Resolution Modem will not dial out alarms. Test phone line for dial tone. Perform Modem Test command. Verify modem is enabled by Virtual Input settings for dial out. Check Primary and Secondary Dial Numbers. Internal relay will not operate. Perform Relay Test command.

  • Page 93: Specifications

    a – t ppenDix eChniCaL peCifiCationS Physical Capacities Timer Inputs Size (without mounting brackets) Inputs Programming Length: 9.5" Digital: 999, as available from Siemens S7‑300 Any input can be assigned as a trigger or termi‑ nating source Height: 7.2" Analog: 4 total, voltage or current (optional) On or Off events can be assigned as a trigger or Depth: 3.4"...
  • Page 94 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL Ports (continued) Indicators GPS Receiver (optional) Ethernet (optional) LCD Panel Includes PCB and external antenna Type: 10 / 100 Base‑T Includes LED back lighting for enhanced visibility Protocols: TCP / IP, Telnet, SNTP‑Multicast and Displays numerous command menus for configur‑ Plugs into mating connector inside Data Logger ‑Unicast ing the Data Logger and retrieving data Antenna...

  • Page 95: Transfer Rates

    a – t ppenDix eChniCaL ranSfer ateS ranSfer ateS The following table lists typical bit transfer rates for each of the VDL’s user‑accessible ports. In each case the same 20,000 Event Records with no‑detail formatting were either dumped to a PC file or saved directly to a flash drive.
  • Page 96 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL oteS ‑A icro...

  • Page 97: A Ppendix B - O Ptions And A Ccessories

    b – o ppenDix ptionS anD CCeSSorieS ptionS CCeSSorieS GPS Receiver Module Mounting 85‑0135 31‑0001 Provides precise, non‑drift control of logger’s real‑time clock, includes 19" rack mounting brackets bulkhead‑mount antenna with 16 ' of cable 31‑0002 L 56237‑5/00 23" rack mounting brackets Replaces bulkhead‑mount antenna with magnetic‑mount antenna Cables Ethernet Port DE‑9 to DE‑9 (2, included)
  • Page 98 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL oteS ‑A icro...

  • Page 99: C - Usb D D

    C – USb D ppenDix eViCe riVerS ntroDUCtion Every VDL is equipped with a USB Device Port. The device port can be used to directly connect the Data Logger to a PC that does not include a serial comm port. The port also provides a substantially higher speed connection.
  • Page 100 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL 3. The second screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard shown in the following will be displayed. Enable the radio button labeled “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”. The correct set‑ ting is shown in the following. Click the button labeled “Next>”. 4.
  • Page 101 C – USb D ppenDix eViCe riVerS nStaLLing the riVerS 6. Click the button labeled “Browse” to open the dialog box named “Browse For Folder”. Navigate to the CD folder named “Software and Firmware\USB Device Drivers”. Alternatively, navigate to the location where the previously downloaded software was saved.

  • Page 102: Windows 7 Procedure

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL inDoWS roCeDUre Windows 7 was used in preparing the following procedure. However, the steps listed are generally ap‑ plicable to any procedure involving the Device Manager. It can be consulted anytime Windows fails to automatically install a set of drivers and the user has access to the correct driver software. Complete the following steps in the order listed.
  • Page 103 C – USb D ppenDix eViCe riVerS nStaLLing the riVerS 5. Click the button labeled “Browse...” to open the dialog box named “Browse For Folder”. Navigate to the CD folder named “Software and Firmware\USB Device Drivers”. Alternatively, navigate to the location where the previously downloaded software was saved.

  • Page 104: Tc Making A Usb Device Port Connection

    VDL S7‑300 U anUaL 9. Disconnect the USB cable immediately after the button labeled “Close” is clicked. Restart the PC as instructed. Restarting Windows is a common practice after new software is installed. A new HyperTerminal connection can now be created as described in the next section. USb D aKing a eViCe...
  • Page 105 C – USb D USb D ppenDix eViCe riVerS aKing a eViCe onneCtion 4. A dialog box labeled “COM15 Properties” will be displayed. The reference to COM15 will be re‑ placed by the port number selected in step 3. Close the dialog box by clicking the button labeled “Cancel”.
  • Page 106 VDL S7‑300 U anUaL oteS ‑A icro...
  • Page 107 AteriAl eturn In the event the customer identifies a malfunction in any product, call or write MICRO‑AIDE and obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the customer service department. Return the product to MICRO‑AIDE, freight prepaid, with a note (in‑warranty repair) or a purchase order (out‑of‑warranty) for the repair listing the following information: •...
  • Page 108 ‑A icro orporAtion 685 Arrow Grand Circle Covina, CA 91722 Tel: 626‑915‑5502 Fax: 626‑331‑9484 E‑mail: support@micro‑aide.com...

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