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Leveloader Gold User Manual

1. Wa 22 15 Data to PC 3 logs in Leveloader Ready for data transfer Use PC Software Connect to PC Figure 7 5 Data to PC Menu Page 12 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide 7 4 Leveloader Setup The Leveloader Setup menu Figure 7 6 contains five functions Time Setup Restored Factory Settings Contrast Control Leveloader Information and Erase Most Recent Log E 22 17 Leveloader Setup Time Setup Restore Factory Settings Contrast Control Leveloader Information Erase Most Recent Log OK Menu Figure 7 6 Leveloader Setup Menu 7 4 1 Time Setup The Time Setup menu is used to adjust the date and time settings of the Leveloader Figure 7 7 The date time format is YY MM DD HH MM SS Using the Up Down buttons scroll and change the date time then select SUBMIT to confirm the changes To discard the changes click Menu which The Leveloader Time can also be updated automatically by synchronizing with a PC using Levelogger Software Refer to also returns to the previous menu Section 9 3 for further detail d N a 22 31 Edit Time Setup 05 02 07 16 45 08 YY MM DD HH MM SS 0123456789 PREV NXT SUBMIT 3 OK Cancel Figure 7 7 Time Setup Menu 7 4 2 Restore Factory Settings This menu is used to restore the default settings of the Leveloader to the original factory settings E g Contrast Control 7 4 3 Contrast Control Contrast Co
2. LT Edge El chi Level Project ID Monitoring Wells Identificatic Level Unit m Offset m 0 El Oh Temperature Linear Event Based schedule Identificatic Temperature event Channel Lewel M Unit p Change 0 30 m Sample Rate Minute s 1 Location Georgetown Logger Sampling Mode q Figure 9 4 Levelogger Default File Settings Page 22 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide Please note that inputs into the Settings Title will appear as the settings file title in the Leveloader Figure 9 6 To create and add more than one customizable file select a new EMPTY slot from the drop down menu highlighted drop down menu below Levelogger Default File Settings Levelogger Settings File 5 Monitor2 1 PumpTest pae Settings Tite Monitor 2 SlugTest Levelogger Type LT Gold s 5tepTest nr E chi Level 4 Monitor 1 Identificatic Level _9 Monitor2 a i m ee mpling Mode Offset m 0 S EMPTY E Altitude m 0 EMPTY a liitude m 10 EMPTY Event Based Schedule Density m 1 Sampling Rate Minute s 1 El Oh Temperature H Identificatic Temperature Unit Deg C Figure 9 5 Levelogger Settings File Setup TE 22 29 Load Settings Files File 1 PumpTest 2 SlugTest 3 StepTest 4 Monitor1 5 Monitor2 g OK Menu Figure 9 6 Leveloader Load Settings File Window Leveloader Page 23 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide
3. RAV Kot te 23 om Cle el Solinst Levelogger Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1 2 Leveloader Gold 1 3 System Requirements 1 4 Software Installation 2 5 Installing USB Drivers 3 5 1 USB Installation for Windows XP 3 5 2 USB Installation for Windows Vista G 5 3 USB Installation for Windows 7 7 5 4 Manual USB Installation 9 6 Hardware 10 7 Leveloader Gold Menu 11 7 1 Connect to Levelogger 11 7 2 View Stored Data 12 7 3 Data to PC 12 7 4 Leveloader Setup 15 7 4 1 Time Setup 13 7 4 2 Restore Factory Settings 13 7 4 3 Contrast Control 13 7 4 4 Leveloader Information 13 7 4 5 Erase Most Recent Log 13 8 Levelogger Menu 14 8 1 Real Time View Only 14 8 2 Data from Levelogger 15 8 3 Info from Levelogger 15 8 4 Edit Levelogger 15 8 4 1 Edit Date Time 15 8 4 2 Edit Project ID and Location 16 8 4 3 Edit Sampling Rate and Sampling Type 16 8 4 4 Edit Unit 17 8 4 5 Edit Altitude 17 8 5 Load Levelogger Settings Files 17 8 6 Restart Levelogger 18 8 7 Security 18 9 Levelogger Software and Leveloader Gold 19 Software and Firmware Updates 19 9 1 Customizable Levelogger Settings File Setup 22 9 2 Erase Data 24 9 3 Clock Synchronization 24 9 4 Password Setup 25 10 Firmware Upgrade Utility 26 Leveloader RYO NYS Leveloader Gold User Guide In order to use the Leveloader Gold with Version 4 0 3 or higher Levelogger Software the Leveloader must be upgraded to Firmware Version 2
4. s settings The Leveloader can adjust many of the Levelogger s settings including Date Time Project ID Location Sampling Rate Sampling Type Units and Altitude for some datalogger types To adjust any setting highlight it and click the Edit button 8 4 1 Edit Date Time This menu item is used to synchronize the date and time of the Levelogger with the Leveloader To synchronize the time highlight the Date Time and click Edit in the Edit Levelogger menu TE 22 24 Edit 1019694 Time sync to loader 26 09 2011 10 24 02 Project ID Testing Location L Edit Menu p Figure 8 5 Edit Levelogger Menu Page 15 Leveloader Gold User Guide YONA In Event Based sampling the user must define what the pressure change must be for data logging to occur as well as define the sampling rate to determine how often the data logger checks pressure changes Leveloader 8 4 2 Edit Project ID and Location Figure 8 6 shows the Edit Project ID screen The current Project ID is shown on top of the menu as TESTING To change the Project ID highlight the character to modify by selecting PREV or NXT Select a character from the list below and click Edit to modify the highlighted character 4 22 25 Edit Project ID ESTING ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSIJ UVWXYZ0123456789 PREV NXT SUBMIT S OK Cancel J Figure 8 6 Edit Project ID Menu Shading over
5. 000 or higher In order to use the Leveloader Gold with older model Leveloggers Mini LT silver and LTC black ceramic users will be required to downgrade the on board firmware in the Leveloader to Firmware Version 1 000 and use Levelogger Software Version 3 1 1 Leveloader 1 Getting Started This manual explains the capabilities of your Leveloader with the Solinst Levelogger product line To begin using your Leveloader we strongly recommend that you install Levelogger Software Version 4 0 3 or higher Please visit www solinst com Downloads to download the current version or check for updates 2 Leveloader Gold The Leveloader Gold is a supplementary accessory within the Levelogger datalogger series It has the ability to view change or add Levelogger logging settings launch log sessions download data view existing or real time data and store multiple data files The Leveloader supports the Levelogger Edge Levelogger Junior Edge LTC Levelogger Junior Barologger Edge Model 3002 Rainlogger Levelogger Gold Barologger Gold Levelogger Junior and previous Levelogger models including the Mini LT silver and the LTC black ceramic The Leveloader is designed to communicate with a PC via Levelogger Software 3 System Requirements The minimal hardware and software requirements for software installation and operation are Hardware Software Memory 256MB or more OS Windows XP Vista or 7 Communicatio
6. 4 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 4 Intel R 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller Device Manager File Action View Help mere Computer Se Disk drives id Display adapters lb DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers 43 Floppy disk drives ig Human Interface Devices Sy IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Ge Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors BB Network adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT BR Processors 9 Sound video and game controllers System devices EA Universal Serial Bus controllers InteR 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller InteR 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller InteR 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller Solinst USBDRCL3 USB Composite Device USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub Figure 5 17 Device Manager 2 Identify the Solinst Leveloader from the list The device will be categorized under Other Devices or Universal Serial Bus Controllers 3 Highlight the device in the list and right click You will see an option to Update the driver This will start the Hardware Update Wizard Now follow the instructions for your specific Windows version Page 9 RYO NYS Leveloader Gold User Guide Do not open the Leveloader case Opening the unit will void the manufacturer s
7. 9 2 Erase Data To erase the stored files on the Leveloader Gold click on the erase icon Ill located in the Leveloader tab A message will prompt the user that all of the data will be erased Once the data is erased the attached Leveloader will indicate that there are O logs stored 9 3 Clock Synchronization The attached Leveloader s system time is displayed in the bottom left corner of the Leveloader tab To synchronize the Leveloader to the PC clock simply click Synchronize Leveloader Time 2011 08 16 12 46 49 Figure 9 7 Clock Synchronization Leveloader Leveloader Gold User Guide Solinst Ba NOTE A maximum of 6 characters can be entered for the password Leveloader 9 4 Password Setup Activating the password protection function will prevent unauthorized changes using the Leveloader to an attached Levelogger s settings In this section of the Leveloader tab check to enable password protection enter your password then re enter to confirm Figure 9 8 To send the password to the Leveloader click the Apply Leveloader Settings icon PE Password Setup M Enable Password Protection on Edit Levelogger Please enter the new password CEE Please re enter the new password to confirm LAA Figure 9 8 Password Setup Once a password has been set the Password Setup section will update to look like Figure 9 9 Password Setup Please enter
8. Leveloader with the supplied Optical and Direct Read Connector Cables A connection can be made directly to a Levelogger using the Optical Connector or a Direct Read Cable assembly Please note that only one Levelogger should be connected to a Leveloader at a time When Connect to Logger is selected the Leveloader will begin to communicate The features available within the to the connected datalogger When communication is successful the Levelogger Levelogger menu are based on the Menu will appear There are six options under the Levelogger menu Real Time a a s View Only Data from Levelogger Info from Levelogger Edit Levelogger Load Settings File and Restart Levelogger Each of these menu options are described in Section 8 i E 22 20 WE 22 20 Levelogger Menu Levelogger Menu Real Time View Only Last Readings Data from Levelogger Data from Levelogger Info from Levelogger Info from Levelogger Edit Levelogger Edit Levelogger Load Settings File Load Settings File Restart Levelogger Restart Levelogger J OK Return p la OK Return Levelogger Menu Levelogger Menu with Levelogger Edge Junior Edge with Mini LT Connected LTC Junior Rainlogger Leveloader Firmware 1 000 Gold or Junior Connected Leveloader Firmware 2 000 and higher Figure 7 2 Levelogger Menu Leveloader Page 11 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide The Leveloader will not turn on when connected to t
9. Synchronize Computer Time 11 04 2012 12 06 37 PM Figure 9 1 Leveloader Tab Software and Firmware Updates The software automatically checks for updates each time it is opened If there is an update Software Update Available will appear in the top right of the menu bar When you click the message a webpage will open allowing you to download the update The Software checks for firmware updates once you have connected the Leveloader to the PC put it in Data to PC mode and communicated with the Software Firmware Update Available will appear in the top right corner When you click the message a webpage will open allowing you to download the update See Section 10 for firmware update instructions Page 19 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide When the Leveloader Gold is connected to the PC the window on the left of the Leveloader tab will display the log files that are available for download To By selecting i download data from the Leveloader select the file s then click the download you can A data icon mi choose the tl information you want to include in A destination folder window will open where you can choose the location your the file names of your downloaded data e g start time stop time location and serial number log files will be saved Click the OK button to start the transfer process a File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Tim
10. be saved Page 14 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide The Levelogger must be stopped in order to change the settings To stop the Levelogger press BOTH the UP and DOWN Buttons simultaneously Remember to save the log before re starting If there was a password set for the Leveloader it will need to be entered before you can edit the Levelogger settings See Section 8 7 for details Leveloader 8 2 Data from Levelogger Data from Levelogger downloads the stored data from the attached Levelogger The screen Figure 8 4 allows scrolling with the Up Down buttons through the stored data indicates battery level time data logger serial number and number of readings To save the data to the Leveloader push the left Chevron Button After the data has been saved in the Leveloader memory the Leveloader will return to the main menu ig TE 22 23 1019694 Bat 100 3 200 Readings Time cm Deg C 16 32 25 60 2 24 78 16 32 27 58 8 24 75 16 32 29 69 3 24 77 Save Log Menu lt d Figure 8 4 Data from Levelogger Menu 8 3 Info from Levelogger When Info from Levelogger is selected a list of the information from the attached Levelogger will be shown on the screen The list contains the firmware version battery level number of readings data logger date time and data logger status 8 4 Edit Levelogger The Edit Levelogger Menu displays the attached data logger
11. hardware wizard prompts again please repeat steps 1 6 Leveloader Page 6 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide 5 3 USB Installation for Windows 7 1 Plug the Leveloader into the desired PC Windows will automatically detect the device but will not install the driver 2 Press the Windows start button to bring up the start menu select Control Panel then Device Manager 3 Under Other Devices there will be a device shown with a vellow warning symbol Right click on this device and select Update Driver Software Z Device Manager File Action View Help 4 Mil T ml A oes ag IDE ATA ATAF controllers il Keyboards A Mire and other pointing devares ks Honton a Network adapters a n Other devices kihi Levelosder Gak Update Driver Software aT Pct CCA LPT Communecatoc W OCP Printer Por Urnesi A Processors a Sour veden and Gi Gy High Definition Preperties ri System devices a Vi Unni jal Stra Euri o mtralkeri p miak iL FFEA US6 Unvented Host Gontredier 2033 0 lntel R 82501 FE FRM USE Universal Host Controller 2659 Intel 82301 EEEL USE Urteera Host Controller 54 p intel 2230 FR BM USE Later Host ondrelier Miki p Intel R BSL FR PM US Enhanced Host Controller 2650 p USE Composite Device USS Rest Hub g USE Reet Hub m Lii Root Hub E USS Root Hub USS Reet Hub Disable Scan for hardware changes Figure 5 11 Update Driver Software 4 Select Browse my computer
12. to communicate with the connected datalogger When communication is successful the Levelogger Menu will appear Figure 8 1 There are six options available Real Time View Only Data from Levelogger Info from Levelogger Edit Levelogger Load Default Settings and Restart Levelogger d D mza 22 20 Levelogger Menu Real Time View Only Data from Levelogger Info from Levelogger Edit Levelogger Load Settings File Restart Levelogger OK Return Figure 8 1 Levelogger Menu 8 1 Real Time View Only When Real Time View Only is selected from the Levelogger Menu the Levelogger will take a reading immediately and display it in the LCD screen Figure 8 2 The display will show the data logger serial number available memory and the readings from the data logger s available channels level temperature and or conductivity n TE 02221 i a 22 22 Real Time View Only Steele ESI 01 SUBMIT Real Time View Only Free Mem 40000Readings 23 90Deg C 105 77 cm Real Time ON Menu A OK Menu Figure 8 3 Real Time Edit Menu Figure 8 2 Real Time View Only To update the Levelogger readings periodically select Real Time On using the left Chevron Button When enabled input a sampling rate Figure 8 3 Select the time increments seconds minutes or hours and then the rate 1 99 Real Time readings can not
13. warranty Leveloader Gold uses a 9V battery Ifthe battery gauge on the Leveloader is low replace the battery with either an alkaline or lithium Access the battery by unscrewing the battery hatch DIN Connector USB Bottom View showing Connections Leveloader 6 Hardware Figure 6 1 illustrates the Leveloader Gold and the key functions of each component ON OFF gt Display Window ST 24 KS ua 24 hr Clock a Vi Battery Indicator m 2 Push Chevron Buttons Push Up Down Buttons for Selecting Screen to scroll through menu a Options USB Connections for PC Communication DIN Connector for an RS232 Cable Optical and Direct Read Connector Cables Figure 6 1 Leveloader Gold Optical Direct a Connector Read USB Communications Cable Cable Direct Read Connector RS232 Communications Cable Figure 6 2 Leveloader Gold Connections Page 10 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide 7 Leveloader Gold Menu a 22 05 a Leveloader Gold Menu Connect to Logger View Stored Data Data to PC Leveloader Setup OK Figure 7 1 Main Menu Figure 7 1 illustrates the main menu of the Leveloader Gold The Battery Gauge depicts the remaining life of the Leveloader s 9V battery Battery levels can be displayed full high medium low and empty When the battery icon is empty replace the battery immediately 7 1 Connect to Levelogger Connect a Levelogger to the
14. 4 2012 09 03 41 0 AM PEN zM 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 Location i LEVEL b Unit m Offset 0 000000 m CON AU WN ki 04 09 09 03 33 04 09 09 04 04 04 09 09 04 35 04 09 09 05 06 04 09 09 05 37 04 09 09 06 08 04 09 09 06 39 04 09 09 07 10 04 09 09 07 41 04 09 09 08 12 04 09 09 08 43 Figure 9 3 Data Control Window Leveloader Page 21 KYAKA Leveloader Gold User Guide BJ NOTE Remember that the Leveloader must be in the Data to PC mode Altitude and Density can be set for the Levelogger Junior LTC Levelogger Junior and Levelogger Gold and Barologger Gold dataloggers Leveloader 9 1 Customizable Levelogger Settings File Setup This feature allows you to input up to 10 customized files with pre defined settings for the Levelogger series including Project ID Location Sample Mode Sample Rate Channel ID Units and Offset To create a settings file in the Leveloader tab select the type of Levelogger you are creating the file for from the drop down menu then enter the desired Levelogger settings file name The available sampling options will be displayed for that Levelogger type Enter the settings to create the customized file Figure 9 4 To send the settings file to the Leveloader click the Apply Leveloader Settings icon aie Levelogger Default File Settings Levelogger Settings File 3 Well 2 Settings Tite Well 2 Levelogger Type
15. I don t have the disc Show me other options Insert the disc that came with your Leveloader Gold If you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will automatically search the disc for driver software Nea gt I don t have the disc Show me other options Cancel Figure 5 8 Found New Hardware USB Serial Port Window Page 5 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide 4 On the next screen select Browse my computer for driver software advanced option Windows couldn t find driver software for your device gt Check for a solution Windows will check to see if there are steps you can take to get your device working gt Browse my computer for driver software advanced Locate and install driver software manually Figure 5 9 Found New Hardware Browse Window 5 Select the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger4_0 folder The default destination is C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 USB Drivers The selected pathway will be provided within the window select Next on the wizard to complete the installation Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_O USB Drivers v E Include subfolders Figure 5 10 Search for Driver Software Window 6 Once the installation completes a system restart may be required If the found new
16. age a webpage will open allowing you to download the update Leveloader 10 Firmware Uparade Utility The Firmware Uparade Utility is included with the Levelogger PC Software and can be used to upload new firmware files into a Leveloader The firmware file can be obtained from http www solinst com Downloads To upload new firmware to a Leveloader Gold follow these steps 1 Turn the Leveloader ON scroll to the Data to PC option on the Leveloader Menu and select OK Connect the Leveloader to the PC using the USB or RS232 Communication Cable Open the Solinst Firmware Update Utility which is located in the Utility folder in the Levelogger4_0 folder It can also be launched from the Utilities menu in the Levelogger Software Pick the Com Port that the Leveloader is connected to and make sure the Baud Rate is set to 115200 Click the Open VA button which should open a file dialog asking for the firmware file ssf to upload Navigate to where the firmware file was saved on your PC then click on the file and click Open make sure you have unzipped the downloaded firmware ssf file Check the Firmware File Information box to make sure that the opened file is the right one Click the Upload Firmware mg button to start the firmware upload process If a communication error occurs and is indicated in the Leveloader Information Window either before the Verified Program Check
17. at has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure 5 5 Hardware Installation Window Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F Leveloader Gold USB Serial Port Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 5 6 Found New Hardware Completed Window Page 4 RYO NYS Leveloader Gold User Guide After plugging in the USB device if the Found New Hardware Wizard does not automatically appear proceed to the Manual USB Installation instructions in Section 5 4 Leveloader 5 2 USB Installation for Windows Vista 1 Plug the USB Optical Reader or PC Interface cable into the desired PC The system will automatically detect the connected unit and start the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 From the provided list select Locate and install driver software recommended Found New Hardwa Windows needs to install driver software for your Leveloader Gold Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device gt Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software Cancel Figure 5 7 Found New Hardware Window 3 On the next screen select
18. buttons the user can select one of the settings and send it directly to the attached Levelogger A confirmation message will follow Then scroll down to restart the Levelogger P ma 22 29 Load Settings Files File 1 PumpTest Slug Test StepTest Monitor 1 Monitor2 OK Menu q Figure 8 10 Load Settings Files Menu Page 17 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide 8 6 Restart Levelogger Remember the Levelogger must be By selecting Restart Levelogger the user can start data logging immediately or stopped to be restarted To stop the with a defined future start time Figure 8 11 If a future start time is selected Levelogger press BOTH the UP and the user must enter the desired start time Figure 8 12 Please note that if e PII the Levelogger is already running then it must first be stopped Figure 8 13 Remember to save the data file before restarting the Levelogger d oN g WE 22 30 a 22 31 i Restart Levelogger Edit Future Start Time 1019694 05 02 07 16 45 08 Start Logging YY MM DD HH MM SS Future Start Logging 0123456789 Next hour PREV NXT SUBMIT BJ NOTE Select Cancel OK Cancel Remember to save the log file SE Sea CES before restarting the Levelogger Figure 8 11 Levelogger Restart Options Figure 8 12 Edit Future Start Time P E 22 32 Restart Levelogger Press both UP DN to stop the logger C Menu D Figure 8 13 Stopping Level
19. e View Data Compensation Leveloader a ey Yy Ti Com Port Leveloader Goa uss seralPort cory SOLIISL Levelogger 2000222 Solinst 2011 09 26 xle Password Setup Browse For Folder Choose the Destination Directory M Desktop a Libraries A sales Support USR J i Computer tu Network J alt test hi gt Folder Computer Leveloader Time 2011 09 26 13 01 39 Synchronize Computer Time 9 26 2011 1 01 37 PM Figure 9 2 Log File Download Leveloader Page 20 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide To view the log files open the Data Control tab You can open the files using the open file icon A From here vou can also print data or export data to For more information on the Data a csv or xml file Control tab see the Levelogger Series User Guide for Software Version 4 or later File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader v We wae EZ com Port Communications Port com v Solinst Levelogger 2005440 2012 02 24 Logger Serial Number Date Time LEVEL TEMPERATURE M ssa 09 04 2012 09 03 33 0 AM 09 04 2012 09 03 34 0 AM 09 04 2012 09 03 35 0 AM 09 04 2012 09 03 36 0 AM 09 04 2012 09 03 37 0 AM 09 04 2012 09 03 38 0 AM 09 04 2012 09 03 39 0 AM 09 04 2012 09 03 40 0 AM ESEA vil 09 0
20. for driver software ww D Update Driver Software Leveloader Gold How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings gt Locate and install driver software manually Figure 5 12 Search for Driver Software 5 Click the Browse button and point the navigation window to the provided USB drivers located within the Levelogger4_0 folder See Figure 5 13 Default destination is C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_O USB Drivers Leveloader Page 7 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide F Browse For Folder ii p GO D Update Driver Software Levelogger Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware Browse for driver software on your computer 4 M Solinst 4 a Levelogger 4_0 Search for driver software in this location b sil 4 di graphic ram Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 USB Drivers v Browse p help Include subfolders d resource 4 d USB Drivers gt Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device 7 Folder USB Drivers x eeni Net Cancel Figure 5 13 Browse for Dri
21. he PC with a USB Cable You must turn the Leveloader on before connecting or unplug from the PC then turn on and reconnect it Leveloader 7 2 View Stored Data View Stored Data displays a list of stored log files together with the serial number for each Levelogger file Figure 7 3 To select a specific log file use the Up Down Buttons to highlight the desired log file and select OK The next screen Figure 7 4 will show the number of readings within the log file and the complete data set Use Up Down Buttons to scroll R Gms ua 22 10 8 fm 22 12 View Stored Data i View Stored Data Log ID 1 1019733 3 200 Readings 1019755 Time cm Deg C 1018566 16 32 25 60 2 24 78 1014857 16 32 27 58 8 24 75 1016321 16 32 29 59 3 24 77 C OK Menu le OK Return Figure 7 3 View Stored Data Figure 7 4 Next Screen View Stored Data Menu 7 3 Data to PC Data to PC lists the number of log files stored in the Leveloader Figure 7 5 To transfer data from the Leveloader turn the Leveloader ON connect the USB cable from the Leveloader to the PC and open the Levelogger Version 4 or later Software Within the software select the Leveloader tab Figure 9 1 Inside the Leveloader window click the Retrieve Leveloader Settings icon then the download icon to start data transfer from the Leveloader to the PC To return to the previous menu press the right Chevron Button see Section 9 for more details
22. n Port Setting for Levelogger Communications Bits per second 9600 Pace 1 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide 4 Software Installation Web Download Download the newest version of Levelogger Software by visiting www solinst com Downloads CD Installation 1 Insert the software CD provided 2 If the installer does not automatically start to activate the software install click on the setup exe file located on the software CD 3 The Software Installation Wizard will guide you through the remaining installation process Figure 4 1 shows the Levelogger Installation Wizard 4 Restart the computer after installation is completed Default Directory is C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 ig Levelogger InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Levelogger The InstallShield Ri Wizard will install Levelogger on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Figure 4 1 Levelogger InstallShield Wizard Leveloader Based Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide 5 Installing USB Drivers After plugging in the USB device if Levelogger Software Version 4 0 3 comes equipped with USB drivers the Found New Hardware Wizard does not automatically appear proceed to the Manual USB 5 1 USB Installation for Windows XP Installation instructions in Section 5 4 1 Plug the USB device into the computer and Windows will a
23. ntrol is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD The user can also adjust the contrast for the LCD in the main menu by holding down the top right Chevron Button and selecting either the Up or Down Button 7 4 4 Leveloader Information Leveloader Information shows the firmware version number memory capacity percent available and Solinst website address 7 4 5 Erase Most Recent Log Erase Most Recent Log function will delete the latest log file stored in the Leveloader to free up memory When selected a warning message will prompt the user to confirm the removal of the log file To erase all files stored in the Leveloader use the Levelogger PC Software See Section 9 2 Leveloader er RYO NYS Leveloader Gold User Guide The features available within the Levelogger Menu are based on the type of datalogger connected If a Mini LT or Black LTC Levelogger are connected the Real Time View Only function will be replaced by Last Readings This function will allow the user to only view the last data points recorded by the attached Levelogger A 22 20 Last Readings 65269 Free Mem 24000Readings LEVEL 64 7cm TEMPERA 23 90Deg C Real Time ON Menu J Last Readings Menu Silver LT E 22 22 Last Readings 01 SUBMIT C OK Menu P Last Readings Edit Menu Silver LT Leveloader 8 Levelogger Menu When Connect to Logger is selected the Leveloader will begin
24. oader Gold User Guide Solinst Edit Altitude is only available for the Levelogger Gold and Junior Models Levelogger Edge and Levelogger Junior Edge data can be adjusted for Altitude post data collection using the Data Compensation Wizard See Levelogger User Guide Maximum altitude value for the Levelogger Gold is 5000 m 16400 ft The maximum altitude value for the Mini LT Leveloggers is 3000 m 9750 ft Leveloader 8 4 4 Edit Unit Edit Unit Figure 8 9 allows you to change the units that the Levelogger is using to record LEVEL and TEMPERATURE Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the units for LEVEL and press okay when the desired unit is shown Repeat this for the TEMPERATURE unit HA 22 28 Edit Unit LEVEL TEMP C OK Cancel Figure 8 9 Edit Unit Menu 8 4 5 Edit Altitude Edit Altitude is very similar in setup to the Edit Project ID operation The Leveloader only allows the numerical value of the altitude to be modified not the units Enter the altitude and select SUBMIT to confirm the modification The units of altitude can only be adjusted using Levelogger Software on a PC 8 5 Load Levelogger Settings Files To use this feature the Levelogger Settings Files must be pre programmed using Levelogger PC Software Details provided in section 9 1 Once selected a list of up to 10 customizable settings are shown Figure 8 10 By using the Up Down
25. ogger 8 7 Security If the Leveloader Gold has been configured with a password see section 9 4 for details then an Enter Password screen will appear if the user attempts to ia NOTE edit the attached Levelogger Figure 8 14 If password protection is activated use the UP DN buttons to choose letter function Press OK to enter each letter Remember that the Levelogger in the password Use PREV and NXT to move the cursor in the password must be stopped to edit settings and SUBMIT when the password is complete Click the Menu button to exit the Enter Password screen Note that the Levelogger must be stopped to edit settings f TE 23 33 Enter Password L ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ0123456789 PREV NXT SUBMIT a OK Menu ki Figure 8 14 Enter Password Menu Leveloader Page 18 Solinst Leveloader Gold User Guide Remember that the Leveloader must be in the Data to PC mode when connecting to the software Please note that depending on the computer make the USB connection must sometimes be made before starting the Levelogger Software The Leveloader will not turn on when connected to the PC with a USB Cable You must turn the Leveloader on before connecting or unplug from the PC then turn on and reconnect it The Leveloader Information section of the Leveloader Tab will display the firmware version that the Leveloader is currently using Leveloader 9 Leveloage
26. ogram Files SolinsttLevelogger 4 ONUSB Driver w Browse grap L B help USB Drivers Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware To view any subfolders click a plus sign above Figure 5 2 Found New Hardware Window and Figure 5 3 Browse for Folder Window Leveloader Page 3 KYAKA Leveloader Leveloader Gold User Guide Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches F Leveloader Gold USB Serial Port 3 Cancel Figure 5 4 Found New Hardware Search Window 3 A warning message will then prompt that the software has not passed the Windows Logo Test Select Continue Anyway Figure 5 5 This will complete the installation process A system restart may be required Repeat the steps if the installation fails the first time Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Leveloader Gold USB Serial Port has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing iz important Continuing pour installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of pour system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software th
27. r Software and Leveloader Gold Figure 9 1 shows the main window of Levelogger Software Version 4 0 3 To access the Leveloader options from the software window click on the Leveloader tab To begin communication between the Leveloader and the PC turn the Leveloader on and connect the Leveloader using either the supplied USB or RS232 cable Select the proper communications port that the Leveloader is connected to using the drop down Com Port selection window Select the Data to PC option from the Leveloader main menu Click the Retrieve Leveloader Settings icon he File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Conductivity Cal Leveloader ya my K Ti amp Com Port 7 Leveloader Gold USB Serial Port COM Solinst _Levelogger Y 2005440 2012 02 24 xle Password Setup Leveloader Information Enable Password Protection on Edit Levelogger Firmware Version 2 000 Please enter the new password Please re enter the new password to confirm Levelogger Default File Settings Levelogger Settings File 9 EMPTY v Settings Tite Levelogger Type LT Edge E Chi Level Identificatic Level Unit m Offset m 0 E Ch2 Temperature Linear Event Based Schedule Identificatic Temperature Sampling Rate 1 Unit k Logger Sampling Mode Leveloader Time 2012 04 11 11 06 45
28. sum message or after the Program Information Section then restart the upgrade process Baud Rate wersion 115200 7 1 2 0 USE Serial Port COM amp Firmware File Name C Desktop LLDRG_ 000 zip Datalogger Type Leve loader Model Number MXXX Firmware version 2 000 Datalogger Status Firmware Version Number 2 000 Retrieve Information Memory Erase Programming Memory Uploading firmare to Leveloader Program Information Section Leveloader in Normal Mode Firmware Upgrade Completed Figure 10 1 Firmware Upgrade Utility Window Page 26
29. th the screen visible safely remove the device and then reconnect it The list Should automatically refresh accordingly If you do not know the correct Com Port that was assigned to your device re open the Device Manager Expand Ports COM amp LPT to show the Com Port that has been assigned Leveloader 5 4 Manual USB Installation If your Leveloader is plugged in and the Found New Hardware Wizard fails to start then follow these steps 1 Open the Device Manager Typically this is found through the path Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager Once the Device Manager is open a version of the following list s will appear Device Manager File Action View Help s 2 ASALES SUPPORT mf Computer Se Disk drives Display adapters AB DYD CD ROM drives 3 Floppy disk controllers 43 Floppy disk drives 3 Human Interface Devices 3 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers ae Keyboards Monitors BB Network adapters 4 Other devices A Solinst USBDRCL3 Y Ports COM amp LPT Processors USB Composite Device USB Root Hub USB Root Hub Mice and other pointing devices 9 Sound video and game controllers System devices EA Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 4 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 4 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller
30. the character indicates the current character Press SUBMIT when complete The Leveloader will send the new setting to the Levelogger To discard the changes click the Cancel button before submitting This will return you to the Edit Levelogger menu and discard the changes This type of operation is also used to modify the Location 8 4 3 Edit Sampling Rate and Sampling Type The Edit Sampling Rate screen displays the current sampling rate stored in the Levelogger Figure 8 7 The following procedure is used to modify the sampling rate 1 Select unit Seconds Minutes and Hours using UP DN and click Edit Select duration 1 99 using UP DN and click OK 3 When SUBMIT is highlighted click OK to confirm all the changes and the new setting will be sent to the Levelogger To cancel the operation click Cancel to return to the Edit Levelogger menu These changes can be confirmed by viewing the Edit Levelogger Menu The Edit Sampling Type screen displays the current sampling type stored in the Levelogger Figure 8 8 Use the up down buttons to scroll through the sampling types Linear Schedule or Event Based To accept the selection press Submit g a 22 26 a 22 27 Edit Sampling Rate Edit Sampling Type Second s 05 SUBMIT SUBMIT d OK Cancel A OK Cancel Figure 8 7 Edit Sampling Rate Menu Figure 8 8 Edit Sampling Type Menu Page 16 Level
31. the current Password Enable Password Protection on Edit Levelogger Please enter the new password Please re enter the new password to confirm Figure 9 9 Password Enabled To remove a password enter the current password uncheck Enable Password Protection on Edit Levelogger then click the Apply Leveloader Settings icon The Password Setup section will update to look like Figure 9 10 Password Setup 7 Enable Password Protection on Edit Levelogger Please enter the new password Please re enter the new password to confirm Figure 9 10 Password Not Enabled Page 25 Leveloader Gold User Guide KYAKA Before proceeding with a firmware upgrade ensure your Leveloader is using a new fully charged 9V battery Using a depleted battery may cause communication interruption DO NOT allow an interruption to communication between the PC and Leveloader during a firmware upgrade It is important that the communication between the PC and the Leveloader is not interrupted during a firmware calibration upload PLEASE make sure to close any other running programs especially screen savers and DO NOT disconnect the Leveloader before the upload is finished The Software checks for firmware updates once you have connected the Leveloader to the PC put itin Data to PC mode and communicated with the Software Firmware Update Available will appear in the top right of the menu bar When you click the mess
32. utomatically detect the connected device Click Install from a list or specific location then click the Next Button Start the Hardware Installation Wizard Figure 5 1 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Leweloader Gold USB Serial Part If pour hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do vou want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install fram a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Cancel Figure 5 1 Found New Hardware Wizard Window 2 Select the installation option Include this location in the search Figure 5 2 then click the Browse Button to search for the appropriate directory C Program Files Solinst Levelogger4_0 USB Drivers Found New Hardware Wizard Browse For Folder Please choose your search and installation options tT Y Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware Search for the best driver in these locations H O Levelogger1 5 015 Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local CD Levelogger2 0 paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed O Levelogger3 04 A E O Levelogger3_0 C Search removable media floppy CD ROM a 3 Levelogger4 0 Include this location in the search D data 5 7 hic C Pr
33. ver Software 6 Select Next A window may appear stating Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software select Install this driver software anyway 7 Windows will confirm when the installation is complete Press Close to close the window then go back to the Device Manager f ww D Update Driver Software Leveloader Gold Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device Leveloader Gold lt Figure 5 14 Driver Software Installation Complete 8 You will repeat steps 3 7 to update the USB Serial Port This will now be shown under Other Devices with a yellow warning symbol 2 Device Manager fE File Action View Help gt TEIUS N ENG ag Floppy disk drives Floppy drive controllers cg IDE ATA ATAPI controllers lt gt Keyboards JA Mice and other pointing devices T Monitor a gt Network adapters 5 Other devices lim USS Serial Port M Ports COM amp LPT OD Processors m Sound video and game controllers JJ System devices 4 Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel R 82801E8 USB Universal Host Controller 24D2 Figure 5 15 Update USB Serial Port 9 Once this installation is complete a window will confirm the COM port assigned to the device Leveloader Page 8 RYO NYS Leveloader Gold User Guide If you are unsure which is the correct device in the list wi

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