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dataTaker DT81 User Manual

dataTaker DT81 User Manual (417 pages)

DT80 series 1 series 2 series 3 series 4 series Includes CEM20

Brand: dataTaker | Category: Other | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Content

5
Part a - the DT80

14
- DT80 Concepts
  
  14
  - What Is the DT80
    14
  - The DT80 Product Family
    14
  - DT80-Friendly Software
    18
  - About this Manual
    18
  - A Tour of the Dt80'S Interfaces
    18
  - Getting Started
    19
  - Sending Commands
    20
  - Getting Help
    21
  - Designing Your Data Logging System
    21
- Measurements
  
  22
- Programming the DT80
  
  26
  - Typical Workflow
    26
  - USB Memory Devices
    28
- Format of Returned Data
  
  30
  - Real-Time Data
    30
  - Logged Data
    31
Part B - Channels

33
- Channel Definitions
  
  33
- Channel Numbers
  
  33
  - Channel Number Sequence
    34
- Channel Types
  
  34
  - Internal Channel Types
    37
- Channel Options
  
  41
  - Overview
    41
  - A Special Channel Option - Channel Factor
    42
  - Multiple Reports
    42
  - Mutually Exclusive Options
    42
  - Order of Application
    43
  - Default Channel Options
    43
  - Channel Option Table
    44
Part C - Schedules

48
- Schedule Concepts
  
  48
  - What Are Schedules
    48
  - Schedule Syntax
    48
- Types of Schedules
  
  51
- Working with Schedules
  
  58
Part D - Jobs

61
- What Is a Job
  61
- Entering a Job
  61
- Loading an Existing Job
  62
- Job Structure
  62
- Job Commands
  63
- Startup Job
  64
- ONINSERT Job
  64
Part E - Manipulating Data

65
- Scaling
  
  65
  - Channel Factor
    65
  - Spans (Sn)
    65
  - Polynomials (Yn)
    66
  - Thermistor Scaling (Tn)
    66
  - Intrinsic Functions (Fn)
    67
  - Combining Scaling Options
    67
- Calculations
  
  67
  - Channel Variables (Ncv)
    67
  - Calculation Only Channels
    69
  - Reference Channels
    69
  - Expressions
    70
  - Running Average
    74
- Derived Quantities
  
  75
  - Rates and Integrals
    75
  - Edge Timing
    75
- Statistical Channel Options
  
  76
  - Overview
    76
  - Statistical Functions
    77
- Multi Value Statistical Options
  
  78
  - Histogram (Hx:y:M
    78
  - Rainflow Cycle Counting
    79
Part F - Alarms

82
- Alarm Concepts
  
  82
- Alarm Commands
  
  82
  - Alarm Number
    83
  - Alarm Condition
    83
  - Alarm Digital Action Channels
    85
  - Alarm Action Text
    85
  - Alarm Communication Actions
    87
  - Alarm Action Processes
    88
- Alarm Records
  
  92
  - Real Time Alarm Return
    92
  - Logging Alarms
    92
- Polling Alarm Inputs
  
  93
Part G - Logging and Retrieving Data

94
- Logging Data
  
  94
- Retrieving Logged Data
  
  98
  - Overview
    98
  - LISTD - List Available Data
    98
  - COPYD - Unload Data
    101
  - DELD - Delete Logged Data
    111
  - Background Commands
    112
  - Obsolete Commands
    113
- The DT80 File System
  
  114
  - Internal File System (B:)
    114
  - External USB Devices (A:)
    114
  - File Commands
    116
  - Data Recovery
    116
Part H - DT80 Front Panel

118
- Display
  
  118
  - Displaying Channels and Alarms
    118
  - Bar Graph
    119
  - Controlling What Is Shown on the Display
    119
  - Auto-Scrolling
    120
  - Auto-Acknowledge
    120
  - Pop-Up Messages
    120
  - Interactive Screens
    120
  - Display Backlight
    120
- User Defined Functions
  
  121
  - Defining Functions
    121
  - Selecting Functions
    121
  - Default Functions
    121
- Keypad Operation
  
  122
  - Special Key Sequences
    122
- Status Indicator Lights
  
  122
  - Sample Indicator
    122
  - Disk Indicator
    122
  - Power Indicator
    122
  - Attn Indicator
    122
Part I - Dex

124
- What Is Dex
  124
- Dex Vs. Classic Web Interface
  124
- Connecting to the Web Interface
  124
- Dex Home Page
  124
- Starting Dex
  125
- Browser Requirements
  126
- Back to the Main Menu (Home)
  126
- Dex Configuration Builder
  
  126
  - Configure the Logger
    126
  - About Configurations
    126
  - Using the Configuration Builder
    126
  - Defining Schedules
    128
  - Defining Channels
    130
  - Global Settings
    136
  - Managing Configurations
    143
  - Logger Controls
    144
  - Preventing Configuration Changes
    144
- Dex Web Interface
  
  145
  - Using the Web Interface
    145
  - Status Screens
    146
  - Data Retrieval
    148
  - Displaying Real-Time Measurements
    150
  - Command Window
    157
  - Help
    159
- Customising the Web Interface
  
  160
  - Overview
    160
  - The Web Interface Configuration Tool
    160
  - Preventing Configuration Changes
    163
  - Enabling Dex User Level Authentication
    163
  - Dex Languages
    166
- Classic Web Interface
  
  167
  - Browser Requirements
    167
  - Navigating the Web Interface
    167
  - Home Page
    167
  - Channels Page
    168
  - Status Page
    168
  - Files Page
    169
  - Help Page
    169
- Customising the Classic Interface
  
  170
Part J - Modbus Interface

175
- About Modbus
  175
- Connecting to a Modbus Network
  175
- Modbus Registers
  176
- Putting It All Together
  179
Part K - Communications

182
- Overview
  
  182
  - Services
    182
  - Protocols
    182
  - Physical Ports
    183
  - About the Communications Diagram
    183
  - UM-0085-B09 DT80 Range User Manual
    184
- The Command Interface
  
  186
  - Connecting to the Command Interface
    186
  - Command Interface Operation
    186
  - Detecting DT80 Presence
    186
  - Password Protection
    186
- USB Port
  
  187
  - Configuring the USB Port
    187
  - About Dtusb
    187
  - Installing Dtusb
    188
  - Using Dtusb
    191
  - USB Direct Serial Mode
    192
  - Sleep Mode
    193
- RS-232 Communications
  
  193
  - Direct RS-232 Connection
    193
  - RS-232 Flow Control
    193
  - Sleep Mode
    194
- Host RS-232 Port
  
  195
  - Configuring the Host RS-232 Port
    195
- Serial Sensor Port
  
  196
  - Connecting to the Serial Sensor Port
    197
  - Configuring the Serial Sensor Port
    198
- External Modem
  
  200
  - Modem (Remote) RS 232 Connection
    200
  - Automatic Modem Detection
    200
  - DT80-To-Modem Cable
    200
  - Modem Initialisation
    201
  - Powering the Dt80'S Modem
    203
  - Modem Communications Operation
    203
  - Setting up a Remote Connection
    204
Part L - Network Communications

205
- TCP/IP Concepts
  
  205
  - About TCP/IP
    205
  - About this Section
    205
  - TCP/IP Parameters
    206
- Integrated Modem
  
  207
  - Mobile Plans
    208
  - Getting Started
    210
  - Configuring the Integrated Modem
    211
  - Verifying Modem Operation
    215
  - Troubleshooting and Advanced Configuration
    217
- Communications Sessions
  
  222
  - Session Timing
    222
  - Error Handling
    224
  - Session Diagnostics
    227
  - Ethernet Sessions
    229
- Ethernet Communications
  
  231
  - Connecting to the DT80 Ethernet Port
    231
  - Ethernet Commands
    233
  - How to Set up Ethernet
    235
  - Accessing the DT80 Via the Internet
    238
- Wifi Communications
  
  240
  - Wifi Interface
    240
  - Wifi Commands
    240
  - Setting up Wifi Connection
    244
  - UM-0085-B09 DT80 Range User Manual
    245
- PPP Communications
  
  246
  - About PPP
    246
  - Setting up PPP
    246
  - Using PPP
    253
- Network Services
  
  254
  - Using the Network Command Interface
    254
  - Using the DT80 FTP Server
    255
- Security
  
  257
  - Basic Security
    257
  - Dex Security
    258
Part M - Configuration

260
- Configuring the DT80
  
  260
  - Parameters
    260
  - Switches
    262
  - Profile Settings
    264
  - Command Server Timeout Profile
    269
  - Setting the System Time
    269
  - Automatic Time Adjustment (NTP)
    270
- Resetting the DT80
  
  273
  - Soft Reset
    273
  - Hard Reset
    273
  - Safe Mode
    274
  - Factory Settings
    274
- Diagnostic Commands
  
  275
  - TEST Command
    275
  - Event Logs
    276
  - STATUS Command
    276
  - CHARAC Command
    277
  - SERVICEDATA Command
    277
Part N - Hardware & Power

278
- Inputs and Outputs
  
  278
  - Wiring Panel
    278
  - Left Side Panel
    279
  - Right Side Panel (Dt8Xm Only)
    280
  - Right Side Panel (Dt8Xw Only)
    280
  - Front Panel
    281
  - Rear Panel (Dt8Xg Only)
    281
- Inside the DT80
  
  282
  - Accessing the Main Battery (if Fitted)
    282
  - Accessing the Lithium Memory Backup Battery
    283
- Installation
  
  285
  - Dimensions
    285
  - Operating Environment
    285
  - Grounding
    286
- Powering the DT80
  
  286
  - Power Subsystem
    286
  - External Power
    287
  - Internal Power
    288
  - Power Outputs
    290
  - Signal Output
    291
  - Internal Memory-Backup Battery
    291
  - Monitoring DT80 Power
    292
- Power Consumption
  
  292
  - Battery Life
    297
  - Minimising Power Consumption
    298
- Sleep Mode
  
  300
  - About Sleep Mode
    300
  - Wake Events
    300
  - Controlling Sleep
    300
  - Forced Sleep Mode
    301
Part O - Sensors & Channels

302
- Analog Channels
  
  302
  - About the Analog Input Terminals
    302
  - Voltage
    303
  - Current
    306
  - 4-20Ma Current Loops
    308
  - Resistance
    308
  - Bridges
    311
  - Temperature - Thermocouples
    315
  - Temperature - Thermistors
    317
  - Temperature - Rtds
    319
  - Temperature - AD590 Series IC Sensors
    319
  - Temperature - LM35 Series IC Sensors
    321
  - Temperature - LM135 Series IC Sensors
    322
  - Humidity Sensors
    323
  - Frequency
    323
  - Strain Gauges - Bridge
    324
  - Strain Gauges - Vibrating Wire
    325
  - Strain Gauges - Carlson Meter
    327
- Digital Channels
  
  331
  - About the Digital I/O Channels
    331
  - Digital Inputs
    332
  - Digital Outputs
    333
  - Counters - Low Speed
    337
  - Counters - High Speed
    338
  - Phase Encoders
    340
  - Examples - Digital and Counters
    341
- SDI-12 Channel
  
  342
  - About SDI-12
    342
  - Testing and Configuring an SDI-12 Device
    343
  - Reading Data from SDI-12 Devices
    343
  - Example
    345
  - Other Considerations
    346
  - Troubleshooting
    346
- Generic Serial Channel
  
  348
  - Connecting to and Configuring the Serial Port
    348
  - Serial Channel Commands
    348
  - Serial Channel Operation
    349
  - Control String - Output Actions
    351
  - Control String - Input Actions
    353
  - Control String - Example
    355
  - Schedules
    355
  - Serial Sensor Direct Mode
    356
  - Serial Interface Power Control
    357
  - Serial Channel Debugging Tools
    357
  - Serial Channel Examples
    358
- Modbus Channel
  
  361
  - About Modbus
    361
  - Connecting Serial Modbus Sensors
    361
  - Connecting Network Modbus Sensors
    362
  - Reading Data from Modbus Devices
    363
  - MODBUS Channel Options
    364
  - Block Transfers
    365
  - Examples
    366
  - Troubleshooting
    366
- Technical Details & Troubleshooting
  
  368
  - DT80 Analog Sub-System
    368
  - Grounds, Ground Loops and Isolation
    372
  - Noise Pickup
    373
  - Self-Heating of Sensors
    373
  - Getting Optimal Speed from Your DT80
    374
Part P - the CEM20

375
- What Is the CEM20
  375
- Connecting Cem20S
  375
- CEM20 Addresses
  377
- Powering the CEM20
  377
- Accessing CEM20 Channels
  377
- CEM20 Temperature Reference
  378
- Troubleshooting
  378
Part Q - Reference

379
- DT80 Series Specifications
  
  379
  - Analog Inputs
    379
  - Digital Inputs and Outputs
    380
  - High Speed Counter Inputs
    381
  - Serial Channels
    381
  - Data Manipulation and Logging
    382
  - Communication Interfaces
    382
  - Network (TCP/IP) Services
    383
  - System
    384
- CEM20 Specifications
  
  385
- Command Summary
  
  386
- ASCII-Decimal Table
  
  389
  - Signals
    392
  - Cables
    392
- Rs-232
  
  392
- Upgrading DT80 Firmware
  
  394
  - Recommended Preparation
    394
  - Firmware Upgrade - USB Flash Device
    395
  - Firmware Upgrade - Host USB or RS232 Port
    395
  - Firmware Upgrade - Remote TCP/IP
    396
  - Reverting Back to Old Firmware
    396
  - In Case of Failed Upgrade
    396
  - Upgrading Modem Firmware
    396
- Error Messages
  
  397
  - Standard Messages
    397
  - Data Errors
    401
  - DT80 Abnormal Resets
    402
- Glossary
  
  403
- Safety Information
  
  414
  - General
    414
  - Models with Internal Lead Acid Battery
    414
  - Models with Integrated Modem/ Integrated Wifi
    414
- Index
  
  415

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