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DL-1080 & DL-1081 - User Manual

1. 88 TI P E E 88 gt ORE Til 89 BOS Ol O ee eee ee nee eee re ee eee ee 90 EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE FIRMWARE UPDATIE reese asad 91 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 92 e g exgei o E E 94 REPAIR AND CALIBRA TION Z uuu 96 TECHNICAL AND SALES 55 5 2 2 22 220000 112000 ee eee erase 96 WARRANTY a resect 97 WARRANTY REPAIRS 97 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS dip di eda exe nn e i gt 2 i ee 3 md jl Wr y Statement of Compliance X X l Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated N using standards and instruments traceable to Ne international standards X KC X JU l l ji X We guarantee that at the time of shipping your X X instrument has met its published specifications X AC ii An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and J calibration facility for a nominal charge x The recommended calibra
2. 40 ALARMS CONFIGURATION nnne en en er eR eR 41 LOG CONFIGURATION MERKEN 45 47 DOWNLOAD 50 DOWNLOAD DATA 22 2 22 2220 22000000000099622 51 DOWNLOAD MANAGER 54 USING THE STEP BY STEP WIZARD a annassa aa 54 NON STEP BY STEP a 62 PREFERENCES 66 PASSWORD PROTECTION II 66 COMMAND LINE OPERATION I 67 BATCH 67 ACTION 67 CONNECTION 67 AGTHON PARAMETER G eee 68 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Kms 68 DATA LOGGER u u uuu 69 ANALOG INP UT 69 TAC INPUT OUTE me ere ee ae ne ee ee eee ee ee e 70 RS INT Gas 70 OUTPUT RELAT 71 71 WAC
3. T 1 1 85 5 85 945 94 M1408 15 000200 AAAS 131520 AISA 150100 201400205 13 35 BD Channel name channeli Maximum value B7 1 Minimum value B4 2 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 61 Sex AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS NON STEP BY STEP In the previous versions of the configuration software this was the only available procedure and it was kept for compatibility reasons The proper procedure is to select the source folder of the logged data logging database In the available downloads field will be displayed all devices that have downloaded data available 1 Directory 12 Choose the directory where Files were downloaded 2 Available Downloads 4 Select Desired Channels 105194 gt Graph 3 Period of Loggings Begin 9 12 2010 142826 Export End ahz z010 w 14 31 01 2 _ Select the serial number of equipment and time to view the available Show Available Channels Back channels You must choose through the respective serial number the equipment that has data of interest at this time After that you must define the time period of interest and click on Show available channels 1 Directory C Download M Choose the directory where Files were downloaded 2 Available Downloads 4 Select Desired Channels BoilerPressure BailerTemp EE Table Furnace
4. 2 Time period It can be 0 to download all its data or any other integer X number to download data from the last X days 3 Erase option It can be 0 will keep data in the original memory 1 will erase downloaded data from the original memory 4 Download password needed for firmware versions 1 40 or higher Registered password for downloads should be placed here A NULL string must be used if there no password is used Example 1 7 0 1234 EXPORT PARAMETERS These parameters are related to file export The target folder for the exported files as well as the Author Company and Title fields for the reports are read by the Configurator INI file Be sure to set it in the software before trying to use it by the command line e File name with no extension or blank spaces e File type Use 1 for PDF 2 for CSV 3 for RTF 4 for XLS 5 for SuperView 6 for FieldChart and 7 for creating a report e Number of decimal places to be used for channels values Valid values 0 to 6 e Example test_report 2 1 When the chosen Action is 3 download only no export the parameter NULL must be used to indicate that no export is needed Example NULL AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 68 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DATA LOGGER OPERATION ANALOG INPUTS The Data Logger has eight analog input channels The types of accepted inputs a
5. Furnacei Door Temp 105194 3 Period of Laggings Begin 9 12 2010 w 14 28 26 End 9 12 2010 s 14 31 01 Select the serial number af equipment and time to view the available Show Available Channels Back channels AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 62 AEMC INSTRUMENTS Then select which channels among those available are of interest 1 Directory DATA LOGGERS 21 Choose the directory where Files were downloaded 2 Available Downloads 105194 3 Period of Loggings Begin 9 12 2010 14 28 26 End 9 12 2010 w 14 31 01 Select the serial number af equipment 22 and time to view the available channels 4 Select Desired Channels BoilerPressure BailerTemp Furnace Furnacel Temp E Table Shaw Available Channels Back Finally the chosen channels can be viewed in several ways on j G S sb j tea Laa La Timestamp Boiler Temp 2010 12 09 14 28 26 442900 E6 077974319455 2010 12 09 14 28 26 447900 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 452900 077474219455 2010 12309 14 28 26 457900 65 077974319458 10 12 09 14 28 26 462900 5 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 457900 E6 0779743134455 2010 12 09 14 28 26 472900 p5 077374319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 477900 65 077974319458 2010 12109 14 28 26 482900 5 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 487900
6. Counting values can be zeroed by writing it in the related Modbus registers Counting values are persistent and will remain even when Data Logger is turned off When it is turned on again counting continues with the next value OUTPUT RELAYS The Data Logger has two relay type outputs RL1 and RL2 which can act as Alarms or Digital Outputs When configured as Alarms they act according to the configuration adopted for the alarms When configured as Digital Outputs they are controlled remotely via Modbus commands via RS485 USB or Ethernet RS485 INTERFACE The Data Logger RS485 interface can be enabled or disabled When disabled it does not impact the traffic that may exist on the data bus When enabled it can be configured to operate as a Modbus RTU master or as a slave Slave When operating as a Modbus RTU slave the logger makes the channel values available to be accessed by the master on the Modbus network either being a PLC a SCADA application or any other device Master When operating as a Modbus RTU master it allows data from other devices on the bus to be read by the Data Logger and used in recording alarms virtual channels or simply made available via another interface such as Ethernet for example See the Remote Channel section for details of how to implement a Modbus RTU network with the Data Logger in the master role It can work as a gateway between a Modbus TCP network and a Modbus RTU network This way a
7. E AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGER MODELS DL 1080 1081 USER MANUAL V1 5x 4 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 5 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION n I 5 ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE FRONT COVER 8 ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE DISPLAY 9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS c cccccscesccsccsccsccsscsscsscssscsessessessussussacsacsaesaesaussusaussassassassaesausaussassuesassaesatsateateaueuesseeasean 9 SAFETY SUMMARY RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKKNHFKFFSESE MKMWMMMMRRRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKNNSWM 9 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION ccccosscscoscesccsccecceccsscsscsucsscsacsacsaessesauaussassussassaecaecsucaueauesuesaseaseasens 10 POWER SUPPLY ee ee 11 n n 11 11 RISET P 11 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY FOR POWERING TRANSMITTERS 259 0 12 PNNPNReICR NURSE 13 CONNECTIVITY RESOURCES eene trenes er eser sen eR 14 FLAGS MZ 15 INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER II 30203000200000000 00092 16 WINDOWS 7 3 1
8. For non 24V transmitters there is a built in 24 power supply available in the Data Logger This auxiliary power supply is electrically isolated from the other Data Logger terminals Below is the correct way to use the auxiliary power supply for powering 4 20mA transmitters 2 wire TRANSMITTER 1 4 20 mA 2 Wires TRANSMITTER 2 4 20 mA 2 Wires TRANSMITTER 8 4 20 mA 2 Wires Fig 20 Auxiliary power supply powering 4 20mA 2 wire transmitters AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 12 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ANALOG INPUTS Pt100 Pt1000 connection The RTD connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left The 3 wire connection from the Pt100 sensing element to the Data Logger input guarantees the cancellation of the error caused by the lead resistance All three wires must have the same gauge and length For the two wire Pt100 interconnect terminals 1 and 2 The Thermocouple connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left Please observe the correct connection polarity Cables used for connecting thermocouples must have the same_ thermoelectric characteristics as the thermocouple used compensation cable or extension cable and also must be connected with the correct polarity The non use of compensation cables or the use with the incorrect polarity can cause significant measurement errors The
9. OCTET STRING Y 5 Channel error indication 0 channel ok 1 channel in error state INTEGER Y 6 Indicates that the channel is enabled value 1 or disabled value 0 for logging INTEGER Traps will be generated if enabled and selected in the alarms in order to indicate their occurrence The address and destination port are configurable They have the following fields Community Data Logger OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 100 where 34590 is the enterprise number used and the 1 following is the branch of Data Logger General number 6 indicating that the trap is enterprise specific Specific number Index for the occurred alarm zero based Trap value o OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 100 XX where is the index of the occurred alarm o Type OCTET STRING o Value String indicating the occurred alarm in the format TAG CONDITION VALUE Example Channel 1 129 43 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 80 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DATA LOGGING AND DOWNLOAD Data logging can be done in the internal memory of the Data Logger or optionally in a SD card not included which must be inserted into the proper compartment behind the cover or DISPLAY The internal memory capacity is up to 532 480 measurements SD card logging capability will depend on its storage capacity size assuming that the card is empty NOTE Poor quality SD cards can compromise data logging causing missed reco
10. Logger can identify up to 32 distinct alarm conditions allowing the triggering of outputs sending e mails or SNMP traps whenever an alarm condition is detected All the information relative to the variables status and diagnostics of the Data Logger are available in Modbus registers that can be accessed through the Modbus TCP interface or the Modbus RTU interface available either through USB interface device or RS485 when operating as slave The USB Interface device is used for connection to a computer for configuration monitoring or download Whereas the USB interface host is used for connection of a USB flash drive for data downloading from the logging memory The data logging memory can be transferred by any of the interfaces to the configuration software which allows the exportation for the most diverse data formats When the indication of the measured data from the process is necessary an exclusive color graphical DISPLAY Human Machine Interface can be attached or installed remotely optional NOTE The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 4 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION When unpacking remove the insulating film of the Data Logger battery located below the chassis according to Fig 01 before carrying through the electrical wiring and configuration Fig 01 Insulating film of the battery MECHANIC
11. Selection the internal variables Alarms Parameters p Channel Condition Setpoint Furnace v Greater than gt v 250 000 Hysteresis 0 5 Relays Digital Outputs Logs E mail Traps Internal variables Preset all accumulators Preset all counters Preset a single accumulator counter Channel name Preset value 0 000 e H o x Alarms Configuration Alarm added to the list AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 44 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS LOG CONFIGURATION The last page of the configuration is about logging If data logging is not desired you should disable it Log configuration should begin initially by choosing the start mode and stop mode for the logging process If on the previous screen the start and or stop of the loggings were assigned to one or two alarms or events this option is disabled and cannot be changed on the Logs screen If you want to use the start and or stop of the loggings through Modbus commands you must enable these options In addition you must select where the logging data must be stored in the memory in the internal flash 512k logs or in the SD card inserted by the user Finally you must select which channels you want to log and what is the desired storage rate The channels can be selected for logging moving them from the left side column available channels to the right side column channels to be logged A maximum of 100 channels can be logged but k
12. There are up to 128 virtual channels available in the Data Logger These channels are the result of logical or mathematical operations Depending on the selected operation one or two operands will be necessary defining that the operands are always other channels analog digital remote or even virtual All operands are in floating point format which allows a greater precision in the calculations by allowing use of several decimal places It is possible to chain several operations causing the outcome of an operation to be the operand of another If a channel used as an operand is in an error condition the resulting virtual channel will also assume an error value Constant values can be used through the Constant operation where a value chosen by the user may be assigned to a virtual channel The following operations are available and can be used ELEME YY perands 2 Receives the subtraction fom wo channels Example VO C1 G2 _ 9 Receives 0 if at least one of the two channels is zero It receives 1 if Logical And 2 channels are different from zero Receives 0 if at least one of the two channels is not zero It receives Logical OR 2 if both channels are equal to zero Loqical Exclusive OR 2 Receives 1 if only one of the two channels is not zero It receives 0 if g both channels are equal to zero or if both are different fro
13. card You must configure the following access parameters so the Data Logger will be able to access the server user maximum of 50 characters and password maximum of 10 characters in addition to the IP address or server name in case you enabled the DNS name being up to 50 characters and the server s port Services FIP Z Access Data Via Dis User FieldLogger Password esssssss Ww jw Port 21 m VV Daily FTP Download sw Address 192 168 1 10 m x N x User Datalogger j Password Time 02 30 a E Periodic Click on the buttons to set up Format binary each service Erase logs after download only for SD card e cC wx Ethernet Interface FTP Configuration AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 27 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SMTP The SMTP button allows access to the parameters related to sending e mails The Data Logger allows e mails to be sent to multiple receivers when alarms or events are active On this screen the parameters related to the access to the e mail server must be configured such as its IP address or server name in case you enabled the DNS name being up to 50 characters in addition to the user maximum of 50 characters and password maximum of 12 characters Finally you must configure the e mail parameters to be sent in case of an alarm event This e mail has a subject maximum
14. flash drive is plugged into the USB host interface The following exceptions are e Download errors via USB flash drive flash drive with insufficient writing space inability to write to the flash drive write protected or flash drive not compatible sector different from 512 bytes for example the USB LED flashes while the error condition remains typically until the flash drive has been removed Check the USB Interface section in the Data Logger Operation chapter for more details At the end of the download if everything is correct the USB flag remains ON until the flash drive has been removed from the equipment AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 15 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER When installing the configuration software the USB driver is automatically installed If you need to install the driver without depending on the software this can be done by following the procedure described below The following installation steps may vary from PC to PC even for the same operating system version The steps and screens that follow below are only for guidance purposes NOTE The Data Logger may be referred to as the FieldLogger in some instances WINDOWS 7 1 Connect the Data Logger to a USB port on your computer Windows will try to install a driver automatically and will not succeed because the necessary driver is not in its standard library 2 Click on Start gt Control Panel Click o
15. in seconds gets the current channel value and sums to the accumulated amount Transforms two 16 bit values in a float It works just like the FloatToFloat operation but each register has its bytes swapped byte Bytelnv FloatToFloat 3 high byte low right before the operation Useful when the register read from a slave has a byte order endianness which is opposite to the one expected by Data Logger Transforms an integer 32 bit signaled value a floating point value It works just like the Int32ToFloat operation but each register has its Bytelnv Int32ToFloat bytes swapped byte high byte low right before the operation Useful when the register read from a slave has a byte order endianness which is opposite to the one expected by Data Logger 1 Note 1 Available from firmware version 1 10 on 2 Note 2 Available from firmware version 1 20 on 3 Note 3 Available from firmware version 1 40 on When an error occurs on any channel for example disconnected sensor in an analog channel its configured error value is set to it If this channel is used as an operand of a virtual channel its error value will be detected and the outcome of the virtual channel will be its own configured error value leading to a propagation of the error values The only exception is the operation Int32ToFloat that does not propagate the error of the source channels operands because it is typically used in the conversion of two
16. on the right side flashes indicating that there is data traffic in the interface DB9 connection for DISPLAY Optional Connection for installation of the DISPLAY Human Machine Interface on the Data Logger used for indicating measured signals and configuration With firmware version 1 20 and higher it be used as a generic RS485 Modbus slave port AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 14 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS FLAGS LEDS Tx Rx flags These LEDs signal transmission and reception of data by the RS485 Modbus interface regardless if it is configured to operate in master or slave mode Status USB flags When connecting the equipment both LEDs initially flash two times and then turn off until all the initialization has been completed The Status flag remains ON in normal condition When it is logging flashes 2 times at 3 second intervals In error conditions this LED will be flashing 3 times at 8 second intervals In the error cases please check if the Data Logger clock has the correct date and time If they are wrong probably the clock battery has run down and needs to be replaced If it is OK try rebooting the machine by turning off its power supply and restarting it after 10 seconds If the LED continues to indicate an error there may be something wrong with your Data Logger requiring service The USB flag remains ON only while a cable is connected to a USB device or while the USB
17. the channels 01 More decimal places gives you more precision AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 56 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Table Format View The table view shows data in a table sorted by time with oldest data first At the top of the dialog box there are several navigation buttons that allow the user to move forward or back one screen or go to the beginning or end of data In order to view data in this format no more than 16 channels can be viewed TimeStamp channel Channel5 Channel 2014 03 14 12 23 27 047100 66 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 2014 03 14 12 23 27 147100 6 5 110 1 0 1 0 2014 03 14 12 23 27 247100 86 5 LO 2014 03 14 12 23 27 347100 86 5 1 0 2014 03 14 12 23 27 447100 6 5 LO 2014 03 14 12 23 27 547100 86 5 1 0 2014 03 14 12 23 27 647100 6 5 L0 2014 03 14 12 23 27 747100 2014 03 14 12 23 27 847100 Viewing logged data in table format AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 57 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Chart Format View The chart view shows data in a chart format Moving the mouse over the chart shows the instantaneous values of each viewed channel at the bottom of the screen No more than 16 channels can be viewed at one time 06 12 2011 08 05 01 06 12 2011 08 00 08 Analogl_1 Digital_1 Viewing logged data in chart format The button on the upper left corner of the screen allows the chart to be printed AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 58 AEMC INSTR
18. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in transit loss we recommend you insure your returned material NOTE You must obtain CSA before returning any instrument AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 97 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS AEMC 04 14 99 MAN 100386 v5 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 98
19. Data Logger USB 512k logs RS485 24 V The Data Logger Ethernet interface allows connection to Ethernet 10 100 Mbps networks There are several services available for this interface all enabled and configured individually which gives the Data Logger a high degree of versatility NOTE It is always recommended to disable an interface or a service when it is no longer needed For connection to the TCP IP network you can set a fixed IP or use DHCP dynamic host configuration protocol the protocol that allows an IP number assigned by the network server Furthermore if desired you can enable the DNS service where in some services instead of the IP number of the servers you can configure your name URL The following services are available MODBUS TCP The Data Logger can be enabled to communicate through Modbus TCP protocol widely used in SCADA systems By enabling this functionality the Data Logger will act as a Modbus TCP server allowing channel values as well as status and configuration information to be read and written by external software applications Enabling the gateway functionality assuming the device is configured as a Modbus RTU RS485 master the Data Logger can forward Modbus requests to slaves connected to the Modbus RTU network The Data Logger must be accessed by the ID 255 Any other ID will be assumed to be targeting a Modbus RTU RS485 slave through Data Logger by the gateway function In this
20. IVIRTUAL 56 3 IVIRTUAL 12 22 hc IVIRTUAL 5 6 VIRTUAL l4 DifrT emp PF IVIRTUAL Refresh interval 5 5 Fig 23 Channels information HTML page The configuration and status information page has the current status of parameters as well as serial number firmware version and other information from the equipment Channels Configuration amp Status Alarms Information Value Tag FieldLogger Serial Number 11131033 Firmware Version 0 05 Date 21 09 2011 Time 14 53 28 Analog Scan Interval 500 0 ms Logging Interval 250 0ms Modbus Mode Master Logging Memory ISD Card Start Logging Mode Immediately Stop Logging Mode Full Memory Logging Status Stopped Flash Memory 2162688 bytes Flash Memory Free Space 2162688 bytes ISD Card Yes ISD Card Free Space 3983966208 bytes Drrve Inserted HMI Inserted No Refresh interval 5 s Fig 24 Configuration and status information HTML page AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 76 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The Alarms information page shows for each enabled alarm its index the related channel the condition the set point hysteresis the unit if configured and if the alarm is activated ON or not OFF Channels Configuration 6 Status Alarms Refresh interval 5 s Fig 25 Alarms information HTML page CUSTOM PAGES The Data Log
21. Logger goes on recording forever overwriting the oldest data as soon as the memory is full In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored Immediate start and stop by date time As soon as the new configuration is applied recording is started The Data Logger continues recording until the set date and time In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored If the memory is full before the set date time the Data Logger will stop recording e Immediate start and stop by alarm As soon as the new configuration is applied recording is started The Data Logger goes on recording until an AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 81 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS alarm condition takes place configured alarm for recording stop When the alarm condition stops recording continues In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored When the memory is full the Data Logger will stop recording Start by date time and stop when memory is full Once the date time set for recording start has occurred recording will start The Data Logger goes on recording until the memory internal or SD card is full In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored When memory is full the Data Logger will stop recording e Start by date time a
22. Logging Log while in alarm condition t9 Inform if this alarm condition must start and or finish data logging AF Alarms Configuration Logs control configuration AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 42 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Alarms Parameters Channel Condition Setpoint Furnace Greater than gt 250 Hysteresis 05 o 0 E Relays Digital Outputs Logs E mail i Traps Internal variables supervisao Fieldlogger com br _ Inform which e mail receivers must be notified when entering this alarm condition yn e H wx Alarms Configuration E mail receivers selection Alarms Parameters Channel Condition Setpoint Furnace Greater than gt 250 Hysteresis 05 Relays Digital Outputs Logs E mail Traps Internal variables Enable Traps i Inform if SNMP trap must be triggered when entering this alarm condition m H 8 Alarms Configuration Enabling SNMP traps O AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 43 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Alarms Parameters Channel Condition Setpoint Furnace v Greater than gt v 250 Hysteresis 05 Relays Digital Outputs Logs E mail Traps Internal variables i Preset all accumulators Preset all counters Preset a single accumulator counter Channel name Preset value 0 3 H 3 Alarms Configuration
23. and the name of the current screen The main area B shows the information associated with that screen The bottom bar C shows alarms download progress and serial communication indication whenever necessary T3 10 00 C T1 25 8 C DISABLED B E 7 C DISABLED DISABLED The bottom bar has the following information ALM Downloading 79 8 COM Figure 29 DISPLAY bottom bar e Alarm events 1 Shows that one or more alarms are active In order to check which alarms are active go to the Alarms screen Downloading 79 8 COM 1 e Download progress 2 When plugging a USB flash drive to download the data there is a percentage indication of the download completed If downloading data from internal flash memory it shows the percentage of the total memory already downloaded If downloading from the SD card it shows the percentage of the current file being downloaded ALM Downloading 79 8 COM 2 e Communication in progress 3 Informs that there is communication between the DISPLAY and the Data Logger Typically this flag will be on most of the time varying from screen to screen If this flag stays off and the DISPLAY stops updating there most likely is a communication problem between the DISPLAY and the Data Logger ALM Downloading 79 8 3 Interfacing with this DISPLAY is accomplished using the navigation buttons which allow you to move between all the available screens and
24. as soon as power is restored e Start and stop by alarm When an alarm condition occurs recording begins it will not start if the alarm condition is already active It will wait for the next alarm occurrence to begin recording The Data Logger continues recording while this alarm condition is in progress When the alarm condition stops recording stops e Start only by Modbus command and stop when memory is full When the Modbus command details about this command can be found in the document Data Logger Modbus and in the chapter Configuration and Download Software Diagnostics section to start recording is sent to the data logger the recording will start The Data Logger continues recording until the memory is full internal or SD card e Start only by Modbus command and never stops wrap around memory When the Modbus command details about this command can be found in the document Data Logger Modbus and in the chapter Configuration and Download Software Diagnostics section to start recording is sent to the data logger the recording will start The Data Logger continues recording forever overwriting the oldest data as soon as the memory is full H 3 Modbus commands to start and stop recording when enabled can be sent at any time and has precedence over the configured start and stop modes In this way if a Modbus command to start recording is sent to the data logger recording will start no matter the st
25. automatically defined by the operating system right after connecting the Data Logger The user can easily identify or change the COM port associated with Data Logger NOTE The Data Logger may be referred to as the FieldLogger in some instances Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager COM amp LPT Ports Select the device USB Serial Port corresponding to the Data Logger and click on Properties Select Port Settings and click on Advanced In the COM Port Number select the serial port to be associated with Data Logger Some serial ports can be checked while In Use Just select one of these ports if you know that it is not being used by another peripheral device on your computer In some cases the serial ports can be checked as in use even when the associated device is no longer installed on your computer In this case it is safe to associate this port to Data Logger The following figure presents the view of the device manager containing a Data Logger and property screens where you can reset the associated COM port E k Control Panel All Control Panel Items System ii View basic information about your computer Device Manager Windows edition Remote settings Windows 7 Professional System protection Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Advanced system settings Get more features with a new edition of Windows 7 See also Action Center Windows Update Help S
26. br Analog scan interval configured Logging Rate Storage rate configured Logging Enable Yes No if logging is enabled disabled Storage Memory Shows where data is being stored SD Card Connected Yes No if SD card connected disconnected Recording Status Indicates if recording is active or stopped Recording Mode Recording mode information ic Indicates how recording will start ojo Indicates how recording will stop SD Free Memory Shows the available memory for recording on the SD card Int Free Memory Shows the available memory for recording using internal memory DISPLA Y DISPLAY information Firmware Version DISPLAY firmware version Serial Number DISPLAY serial number AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 89 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONFIGURATION SCREEN Some Data Logger and DISPLAY parameters can be changed on this screen In order to edit a parameter you should first select it by pressing th
27. create a folder on their computer or their network where a recording database will be created This database may have data from one or more Data Loggers and will be the destination of all data downloaded from the Data Logger From this database the views and data export will look for the channel data DOWNLOAD DATA x is DOWNLOAD MANAGER V Download manager in Wizard format Information Modify previously downloaded data Download data from Logger memory and export it to popular formats view downloaded logged data as charts or tables The Download Manager screen has the following options e Download Data e Download Manager These options will be viewed in detail in the following sections AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 50 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DOWNLOAD DATA When selecting this option the first thing to do is choose the data source where the software should read data from The available options are e Download data from a Logger requires a connection with the logger e Download data from a USB flash drive in cases when the flash drive was used to retrieve data from Data Logger The flash drive must be plugged in the computer e Download data from a SD card The card must have been used in the Data Logger as the recording memory target The SD card is recommended when large logging recording takes place because it is the fastest way of moving data to the computer e Download d
28. enclosure Remove the back cover being careful not to remove the circuit board e After removing the back cover remove the battery Avoid touching the circuit board AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 92 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Insert the new battery and reinstall the back cover and its four screws AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 93 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS SPECIFICATIONS Power e 100 to 240Vac 10 50 60 Hz Maximum consumption 20 VA Environmental Conditions Operating temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Relative Humidity 80 to 85 F 30 C For temperatures above 85 F 30 C decrease 3 per C For internal use Electrical Safety CAT Il Pollution Degree Il Altitude lt 2000 m Dimensions 164 x 117 x 70 mm Weight 400 g Housing ABS PC Protection IP20 Analog Inputs The types of input signals accepted by the Data Logger and their maximum ranges of measurement are selected in the Configuration software and are listed below 184 to 1832 F 120 to 1000 C 202 to 752 F 130 to 400 C 202 to 2372 F 130 to 1300 C 68 to 3214 4 F 20 to 1768 C Pt100 328 to 1562 F 200 to 850 C 0 15 Linear 0 to 20mA 0 15 F R Linear 0 to 20mV 0 15 F R Linear 0 to 60mV 0 15 F R Linear 0 to 10V 0 15 F R F R Full Range Span Note The full scale refers to the input of the sensor signal and no
29. firmware version 1 40 on you can download data directly in the CSV comma separated values format When selecting this option for the client FTP download the files created in the download folder will be in the CSV format instead of the binary standard format The created CSV file will have the equipment tag in its first row In the second row there will be the column names From the third row on there are the dates times and channel values for eack log If the logging rate was configured in milliseconds this extra column will be placed before the values columns All fields are between quotation marks and the field separator used is the semi colon Due to the extra processing to transform the files to the CSV format this option may cause a delay in the download Note Due to a limited size of the Data Logger internal buffer it is recommended that FTP server welcome message should have sentences no longer than 60 characters each sentence must necessarily be finished with car return and new line characters or ODh and in hexadecimal Server To use FTP server on the Data Logger simply enable this feature in the Configurator application and set up a username and password In this way the user will have access to the data files for read only purposes The standard used for the FTP is the Unix type Note There is no support for simultaneous connections Therefore the used client will have to be config
30. is in the analog channels on the list on the left you can select which channel is to be configured Each channel can be configured as an input or an output As an input you can enable it or not If it is disabled it will not appear as an option in the logs alarms in the virtual channels or even on the DISPLAY Once the input has been enabled you must provide a unique tag name maximum of 16 characters for this channel You should also provide a value to be displayed when in 0 level low voltage level or contact closed at the input and another value to be indicated when in 1 level high voltage level or contact open at the input These values will be shown in the channel reading Optionally configure a unit maximum 10 characters for the input Channels Parameters Mode Channel 1 Input Input Output Ochannel2 Input Reading Enabled Ochannel3 Input Channel 4 Input Tag Channels Input Furnace Door Q Channel 6 Input Unit Channel 7 Input Channel 8 Input Level 0 value O Relay 1 Output l Level i value Relay 2 Output e H C x Digital channels Configuring an input It is possible to perform counting on the digital inputs from firmware version 1 10 or later No special configuration is needed just configure digital channels as inputs The counting values can be accessed by Modbus registers check the section on Data Logger Modbus and can also be copied to a virtual chan
31. limit of simultaneous connections see the Specifications chapter Sending traps depends on the availability of UDP connections in the Data Logger it has a limit of simultaneous connections see the Specifications chapter AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 83 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Only one alarm can start a recording and only one alarm can stop it When you configure the start and or stop of the recording by alarms there is no option of wrap around memory recording will terminate as soon as memory is full The alarm condition must last at least 250 ms in order to ensure that it is detected Also the output of the alarm condition must last at least 250 ms in order to guarantee that it is detected Note that the analog channels can have a delay in the measurement of the true input value depending on the sensor type on intervals between readings and the configured filter among others The remote channels in turn depend directly on the set storage interval Thus these types of channels incur an additional latency in the detection of the alarm condition During power up of the Data Logger there are no reliable channel values In case of the analog and remote channels you should wait for the first scan to be completed for valid values to be available Alarms that use these channels may take a while before they are ready to compare with the configured set point When using remote channels a complete scan may take several
32. millivolt connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left Please observe the correct polarity of the connection Voltage V connection The voltage connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left Please observe the correct polarity of the connection The milliamp connection for the channels is made to the terminals in accordance with the figure at the left Please observe the correct polarity of the connection CURRENT LOOP AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 13 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONNECTIVITY RESOURCES Rx Status USB Fig 21 Data Logger connectivity resources USB Connection Interface used for a USB drive connection for downloading data from the logger memory Interface used for connection to a computer for configuration monitoring or data download SD card connection Interface used for SD card expansion The data from the logger memory can be transferred by any of the interfaces to the configuration software which allows exportation for a wide varity of data formats Ethernet Interface used for Ethernet 10 100 communication It is recommended to use a category 5 higher cable in a RJ45 connector The Ethernet connector on the Data Logger has two indicating LEDS the green LED on the left side lights indicating the connection to the Ethernet network the yellow LED
33. must be taken when connecting multiple outputs because there is no isolation between the Data Logger inputs INPUT INPUT I O INPUT 5V 5V i 5V Protection Protection Protection DRY CONTACT NPN FIELDLOGGER FIELDLOGGER FIELDLOGGER Fig 15 Voltage connection Fig 16 Dry contact connection Fig 17 NPN Connection e Outputs When configured as outputs they can activate limited power loads please check the Specifications section OUTPUT RL Protection FIELDLOGGER Fig 18 Connection of a load R to a digital output RELAYS The Data Logger has 2 relays that can be used in the activation of electrical loads please check the Specifications section For each relay there is a common terminal NC normally closed terminal and a NO normally open terminal When deactivated the relay common is in contact with the NC terminal When activated the common is in contact with the NO terminal RS485 The RS485 Interface of the Data Logger has terminals for the 3 wire communication including the common The connection in a Modbus network will depend if the device is configured to operate as a master or a slave AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 11 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS e Master RS485 gt MASTER gt 38 s e MAXIMUM 32 DEVICES e Slave RS485 gt SLAVE Fig 19 Master and Slave AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY FOR POWERING TRANSMITTERS
34. of 32 characters and has a part of the message body that is user defined up to 64 characters and it is the same for all alarms or events The e mail of the sender maximum of 50 characters and the e mails of the receivers maximum of 50 characters for each one must also be configured Services SMTP Enabled Disable All Authentication IP Address Port TCP IP 192 168 1 5 30 Lomo jw User zm FieldLogger s jv E Mail m 00 fenetre Subject menm 0 Constant Part of Message Problem Found Click on the buttons to set up each service Receivers List Edit List _ Receivers Configured 0 10 UU Back H s Next Ethernet Interface SMTP Configuration ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION E MAIL RECEIVERS To insert e mail receivers click on the Edit List button A new window will open allowing for the inclusion and removal of e mails from the receivers list All potential receivers of alarm or event e mails must be included in this window The choice of which alarms or events will be sent to which receivers will be made later on the alarms configuration screen F Receivers List E mail maintenance ifieldlogger net Te Ethernet Interface Configuration of E mail Receivers AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 28 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SNMP The SNMP protocol be enabled and configured by cl
35. record happened timestamp which increases memory consumption and makes the total recording capacity decrease Therefore the worst possible scenario is logging only one channel on slow longer than 30 s intervals Data download consists of copying the data from the internal memory of the Data Logger or from the SD card to a computer When using the configuration software supplied the step by step wizard instructions simplify the process When downloaded using a USB flash drive it is also simple and automatic When performed manually via an FTP client for example you must ensure that the directory structure is kept otherwise an error may occur in the interpretation of the data download It is not possible to download data through different interfaces at the same time If you start a download through the Ethernet interface FTP for example and another user tries to download via USB flash drive this second access will not be allowed You must wait until the first download has been terminated Depending on the amount of data stored mainly when using high capacity SD cards the download process can take hours In these cases prepare to make the download through faster interfaces and perhaps in evening hours The simultaneous data download while recording is based on the assumption that the download rate is faster than the recording rate This is particularly important when using the wrap around recording mode because otherwise you co
36. the Data Logger memory view and export them in various formats e Preferences It allows modifying some of the software options CONFIGURATION DOWNLOAD DIAGNOSTICS PREFERENCES Information Create and change the configuration of your Logger Download data and export it to known popular formats check the Diagnostics screen to quickly access essential information of your Logger ENGLISH Version 1 3 0 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 20 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONFIGURATION On the configuration screen you can select one of the following options e Read Configuration Reads the current configuration of a Data Logger e New Configuration Creates a configuration from the scratch e Open Configuration Loads a previously configuration saved to a file on your PC DOWNLOAD DIAGNOSTICS PREFERENCES Information Create and change the configuration of your Logger Download data and export it to known popular formats check the Diagnostics screen to quickly access essential information of your Logger Version 1 5 2 When choosing to create a new configuration you must specify a file where this configuration will be saved For software version 1 40 and higher you must select which Data Logger you are about to configure power normal or 24V does not matter on this case Path This configuration File can be copied be used in another computer e C
37. the configuration you can send it to the data logger by clicking on the Send button If the configuration was previously read from the data logger and the interface was not disconnected the same interface used for reading will be used for writing otherwise you must choose which interface to use for sending the configuration Actions Reiniciar Registros ao Enviar Configura o File Actions Current configuration File Save to new File e At the end of the transmission message will appear indicating the success or failure of the operation You can save the configuration to a file to be retrieved in the future if desired Writing 219 Writing Ethernet interface configuration If you just want to save it to a file instead of sending the configuration to the Data Logger you must choose the file name and click on the Save button AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 46 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DIAGNOSTICS When you select Diagnostics the login screen will appear You must indicate what interface will be used for reading the diagnostics parameters RS485 RS485 interface of the Data Logger should be selected as slave USB or Ethernet the Ethernet interface of the data logger must be enabled as well as Modbus TCP protocol Reading parameters is then performed and the General parameters window is opened This window shows the data logger s tag serial number firmware vers
38. whether or not to use DNS which can be used to connect to the e mail server or FTP server when the Data Logger is the FTP client for the daily download of data through this service If so you must configure the DNS server s IP address the DHCP option has been selected you can choose to search for the DNS server s IP from the DHCP server Services TCP IP IP Configuration Disable All Get IP configuration automatically DHCP TCP IP Use the Following IP configuration DNS Configuration Get DNS configuration automatically DHCP CO Use the following DNS configuration Fa Click on the buttons to set up each service Ethernet Interface TCP IP Configuration e H 2 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 26 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION FTP The FTP button allows you to configure the options related to the FTP services There are two types of FIP related functionality to choose from in the Data Logger client and server As a server the Data Logger allows for an external client to connect to it in order to download logged data both from the SD card as well as from internal memory You must configure the connection and access data for user name maximum of 10 characters password maximum of 10 characters and connection port As a client once a day at a set time it will connect to a FTP server to send the data from its memory internal or SD
39. 080 Check the Attaching and Detaching the DISPLAY section to see how the DISPLAY is connected to the Data Logger Both power and serial communication go through the DB9 connector It is also possible to use the DISPLAY remotely attaching it to the Data Logger through a serial extension cable The communication between DISPLAY and the Data Logger is accomplished using RS485 at a baud rate of 115200 bps This limits the DISPLAY operating distance The voltage drop allowed in the power cables both positive and negative leads summed must be no more than 0 4V Considering a current consumption of 80 the maximum cable resistance can be 5 For some common cables the DISPLAY s maximum operation distance is shown in Table 02 E Table 02 Wire resistance Figure 27 below shows the pin out needed to build an extension cable to the DISPLAY DB9 Female DB9 Male 2 s Figure 27 Building an extension cable PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 5 V DISPLAY power input 5 Vpc 3 I 4 B D1 D D RS485 Tx Rx positive data 5 E 6 I 2 7 GND DISPLAY power input ground 8 A DO D D RS485 negative data 9 Table 03 Pin out for building the DB9 connectors AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 86 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The DISPLAY screen is divided into three sections top bar main area and bottom bar The top bar A shows the Data Logger logo
40. 2 NE 4 34 Sieben M2300 gt Batteries gt 18 Biometric Devices gt Bluetooth Radios gt 4M Computer b Disk drives gt A Display adapters gt f DVD CD ROM drives gt 5 Human Interface Devices gt IDE controllers gt IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers pem Keyboards gt Mice and other pointing devices gt Modems b Monitors b J amp Network adapters gt PCMCIA adapters Ports COM amp LPT 77 Logger COMI b B Processors b 74 Smart card readers b Sound video and game controllers gt gl System devices gt Universal Serial Bus controllers AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 19 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CONFIGURATION AND DATA DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE The configuration software Configurator allows you to configure Data Logger download and export recorded data and read input channels and status information This chapter is intended to show and explain software usage The use of the Data Logger with all its features will be detailed in the chapter Data Logger Operation On the main screen choose the function that you want to run from the four available e Configuration Allows you to change the Data Logger configuration e Diagnostics Allows you to read the values of the enabled channels the status of configured alarms and general information and device status e Download Allows you to download data from
41. 6 DEFINITION AND SELECTION OF SERIAL PORT COM 0004000 19 CONFIGURATION AND DATA DOWNLOAD 5 22 4 4 199 9 20 CONFIGURATION 21 GENERAL CONFIGURATIONS I enses en 23 RS485 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION III 24 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION II 25 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION 22 9 aTa 26 ETHERNET INTERFACE 2 27 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SMTP n aa aaa 28 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION E MAIL 65 0 600 00 28 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SNMP aa enne 29 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION HTTP ana nnn 30 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION MODBUS 00 2 31 ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION ementi er e 32 ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION CUSTOM CALIBRATION 34 DIGITAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION emere nennen ertt 35 REMOTE CHANNELS CONFIGURATION emeret ertt eren sns rr en en en eer rn 37 VIRTUAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION emeret err nr eren en
42. 6 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 492900 5 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 497900 26 077974319453 2010 12 09 14 28 26 502900 5 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 507900 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 512900 6 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 517900 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 522900 6 077974319458 2010112309 14 28 26 527900 077974319458 2010 12 09 14 28 26 532900 6 077974319458 1 de 1550 Furnace 1 9823 1705586933 I 1 98537 170686993 1 38537 170866993 1 9853 170550993 138537 1706686993 1 985 3 170886993 1 38537 170856993 1 S537 170686993 1 98537 170886993 1 98537 170566993 1 35537 170666993 1 78537 170886993 1 38537 170586993 1 35537 170666993 1 985 3712088699 3 1 98537 17098865993 1 35537 170666993 1 98537 170686993 1 385 37 170506993 1 38537 170686993 Furnace 1_Door 1 1 1 Viewing logged data in table format AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 63 AEMC INSTRUMENTS Description Used Standard Thermocouple K Type Procedure Climate Chamber 5150 Standard Report 87 5 ar 96 5 BB 85 5 88 04 5 84 Background image on pages channel 2014438 15 00 00 2014 03 18 13 15 00 2014 03 48 15 30 00 201 4403 18 13 45 00 Y axis lower limit 0 Y axis upper limit 90 x J Viewing logged data chart format There is a button on the upper left corner that allows users
43. 9 100386 v5 65 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS PREFERENCES Using the Preferences screen you can change the way the software application is started adapting it to the procedure that is desired The configurable options are e Do Nothing Normal behavior of the software You will see the initial application screen where you may select what tasks to perform e Read Configuration The application will automatically open the connection screen and then execute reading the parameters configured in the data logger connected e Open Last Configuration The application will read the last used configuration file and show it in the configuration screen without connecting to the logger If there is no last file the software will indicate the error and display the initial screen e Download Logging Data Will open the screen where you can choose what type of download will be performed e Open Diagnostics Screen It will open the connection screen and read from the connected logger On this screen you can also change the language that the software will adopt as default Preferences Change passwords On Startup Do Nothing 7 Download Logging Data 7 Read Configuration Open Diagnostics Screen 7 Open Last Configuration Default Language splash Form ENGLISH show Splash form w OK PASSWORD PROTECTION It is possible to protect the access to the equipment by using passwords You can register a password for configuration a
44. AL INSTALLATION Data Logger chassis can be installed on a 35 mm DIN rail For the installation on the rail you must pull out the two clamps located right below the connections of the channels taking care not to remove them as per Fig 02 Note If necessary the connector may be removed for installation of DIN rail E ED amd EN Fig 02 DIN rail installation AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 5 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Afterwards attach the Data Logger to the rail according to Fig 03 Fig 03 DIN rail installation Finally push the two clasps up until you hear a double click to complete the installation as shown in Fig 04 Fig 04 DIN rail installation AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 6 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Dimensions 4 PERI 10mm 60mm 12mm 9mm 4 145 emm 4 m j 3 a MODEL DL 1080 3 3 j 3 7 ETHERNET TOA TOS TH TH COS TO TO TOA POOS 4 2 5 6 7 7b 95 46 SB 39 38 20 ED we 9 lt 11mm 162 5mm Fig 05 Dimensions without DISPLAY module 70 mm 76 mm gt 4 16 mm gt 4 16 mm E y Fig 06 Dimensions of the side without DISPLAY module Fig 07 Dimensions of the side with DISPLAY module AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 7 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOG
45. CP button allows you to enable the Modbus TCP communication protocol used to read and write data to the Data Logger Additionally the Configuration software itself uses this protocol to communicate with the Data Logger in order to read and write configuration parameters view diagnostic data and download recorded data when Ethernet interface has been selected The Data Logger should be accessed by the 255 identification ID Any other ID used in a Data Logger Modbus TCP access will be understood as being targeted to a RS485 slave in the RS485 network reached through the gateway function In this case if this functionality is enabled the data packet will be forwarded to the RS485 bus When the RS485 interface is configured as a Modbus master and Modbus TCP protocol is enabled the gateway functions can be enabled which allows the user to send Modbus commands using the Ethernet interface Modbus TCP to the slaves connected to the Modbus RTU network through Data Logger Data Logger operation as a gateway between a Modbus TCP network and a Modbus RTU network is only available from firmware version 1 10 or later Services Modbus TCP Disable All m Je 502 jy jy Modbus TCP Modbus RTU over TCP Use equipment as a Modbus TCP Modbus RTU gateway Click on the buttons to setup each service gt Ethernet Interface TCP Configuration AE
46. Fax 508 698 2118 techsupport aemc com www aemc com NOTE Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough MA address AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 96 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS LIMITED WARRANTY The Data Logger Models DL 1080 and DL 1081 are warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments not by the distributor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www aemc com warranty html Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records What AEMC Instruments will do If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material WARRANTY REPAIRS First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a
47. GERS ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE FRONT COVER NOTE The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger When detaching the front cover pull the lever at the right side of the Data Logger up to the end When attaching it insert the cover left side first and press its right side gently After that press the lever back into the chassis Fig 08 Attaching and detaching Data Logger front cover NN Fig 09 Attaching and detaching Data Logger front cover side view AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 8 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE DISPLAY NOTE The DISPLAY is also referred to as HMI in the software provided with the data logger When detaching the DISPLAY pull up the lever at the right side of the Data Logger up to the end When attaching it insert the DISPLAY left side first and press its right side until DB9 connectors are firmly connected After that press the lever down into the chassis Fig 10 Attaching and detaching the Data Logger DISPLAY NN Fig 11 Attaching and detaching the Data Logger DISPLAY side view ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SAFETY SUMMARY The symbols below are used on the equipment and throughout this document to draw the user s attention to important operational and safety information DOUBLE INSULATION CAUTION or WARNING The Bata Longer cower supiy POWER INPUT Read complete instructions CAUTION or WARNI
48. M 71 REMOTE CHANNEL easier ec eet EEE 71 VIRTJALCHANNE E c 72 IILI 73 DEV mu u u ma ee en PTS 73 DO u an u 74 FII DEJINIL PA ES ipic 74 MODDU AS E 74 SENDING E MAI eee eee en ee 75 75 UNCHANGEABLE PAG P 75 77 NARE E 77 FEE TRANSFER F 79 NETWORK MANAGEMENT SNMP eee hh nnns eee deere 19 DATA LOGGING AND DOWNLOAD I annes tat ainiaan ANAE anA enaa aAa iniaa aariaa aa aaa aaa iae 81 AERAR u A E eee 83 DATA COMMUNICA HON 85 DISPLAY HUMAN MACHINE 86 FAVORES o GREE N 88 ITT c ic E A E E A A EE 88 CHANNEL CST OCRE EN uu
49. MC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 31 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION On the next screen you must configure the analog channels that will be used Each channel is individually configured so you should first select which channel to be configured in the list on the left After the channel has been selected you must configure its parameters on the right For each channel you must configure a tag name with a maximum of 16 characters and an input type Depending on the selected input type the indication limits must also be configured For temperature sensors you must choose whether the indication will be in Celsius or Fahrenheit for the others you can type a string for the unit maximum of 10 characters There is also the option to enter an error value to be displayed when an error is detected on the input signal such as an open 4 20mAloop or a Pt100 with a broken cable It is also the possible to configure a digital filter for the input channel the higher the value the more filtering applied to the channel making the response more immune to noises on the input signal but also slower to respond to variations maximum filter value is 20 There is also an option to use Custom Calibration This feature allows up to 10 pairs of points to be inserted in a correction table per analog input in the device creating segments for adjustments to the indicated value Further details can be found in the Data Logg
50. NG is double insulated represented The Data Logger may be prior to installation and Electrical Shock Hazard by the above symbol printed on powered from either AC or operation of the unit the equipment s connection DC power source label All safety related instructions that appear in the manual must be observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or the system f the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 9 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DATA LOGGER MODEL DL 1080 Fig 12 Data Logger front panel The Data Logger has two rows of terminals Among them are the following items Ethernet input connections power supply output relays auxiliary power supply output digital inputs and serial communication This information is identified according to Fig 13 and Fig 14 O X T lt N o lt c e lt Sco gt lt 2 NSN DAL WO 02 T n T T m A OWT oo O O O O O O O O O O O o 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Supply Voltage Mains Fig 13 Upper side connections NOTES 1 external protection device consisting of a 0 5A slow blow fuse UL Listed must
51. UMENTS DATA LOGGERS Data Export To export selected data click on the Export button window will appear where you must select the destination folder the file name and the file extension to be exported Destination Folder MyDatabase File Name Export File Format Other formats Include Milliseconds Miliseconds Separator When selecting the Other Formats option a second screen will show up where it will be possible to choose some parameters related to the chosen format RTF HTML XML PDF CSV SQL XLSX or DOCX For exporting in SuperView or FieldChart format there is a top limit of 16 channels For exporting in PDF or RTF format there is a top limit of 8 channels Export dialog Export to Export Destination file HAM vDatabase E parl Select Open file after export Print file after export Export Type Fields Formats Header Footer Excel 2007 Options Format Options Export to 5 Excel 2007 CSW File C MS Word 2007 coe When a successful export is completed following window will open Process Completed Successfully AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 59 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Report Generation The file name and destination folder must be entered Additionally fields that will be used in the report must be filled in including report and author names compan
52. actory specifications we recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization number CSA This will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to 1 5 includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Tel 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to 1 5 are available NOTE All customers must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument please call mail fax or e mail our technical support hotline Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 1391 508 698 2115
53. ages and a variable part that is dependent on the alarm or event that originated the message The constant part is defined by the user as well as the message subject The variable part contains the Data Logger tag its serial number and a string describing the alarm condition or event that caused the message TAG Floor 81 S N 18999738 Alarm situation Warn operation staff Alarm ColdChamber gt 2 080 SF Fig 22 Example of alarm message IMPORTANT E mails do not have delivery or reading guarantees Thus in alarm cases it is desirable to use other ways to report alarm or events WEB PAGES HTTP Data Logger has the capacity to serve web pages It has three unchangeable and always available pages with basic information about channels configuration status and alarms Besides that from firmware version 1 30 on is is capable of serving custom web pages which are hosted in the SD card UNCHANGEABLE PAGES Data Logger has the capacity to serve three unchangeable web pages one that has basic information about the enabled channels one that has configuration information and equipment status and one with configured alarms information There are two possible formats for these pages HTML or XML These pages include simple HTML code and can be viewed with most popular browsers They are reloaded automatically at a configurable rate Pages in XML format have the same information as that found in the related HTML pages in a st
54. andardized format format descriptions are available in the product CD which allows the external usage of this data increasing application flexibility a typical application is the generation of a customized HTML page with data read from the XML page There is no automatic reload of XML pages In order to ease information access it is possible to use links to get directly into the desired webpage and to the most interesting information as the following table shows If only the IP address of the logger is typed in the browser the channels HTTP page will be loaded Pages in XML format and the links with direct access to Data Logger pages are available only from firmware version 1 10 on AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 75 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The channel information page reports for each enabled channel its tag its current value its unit its type analog digital remote or virtual and also if this channel is enabled for logging Channels Configuration amp Status Alarms Index Value Unit Logged 1 Furnace 1 75 5 FF ANALOG D 2 ANALOG B L1 000 bar ANALOG Yes 4 ANALOG 5 Furnacel_Door 1 0 DIGITAL Yes ls Furnace2 Door 10 DIGITAL Yes 17 TEMP b270 REMOTE 8 RHT RH 5630 REMOTE b konst 0 VIRTUAL No io 2 7
55. ata from a Windows folder This folder directory can be located in your local computer or on your network This option should be used to process data previously downloaded via FTP Where located the data to be downloaded Download data from a Logger Data is in the internal FLASH memory or SD card plugged in the Logger Download data from a USB flash drive a plugged to the computer 7 Download data from SD Card g nsona SD plugged to e computer 2 Download data from a Windows folder 2 Logger data is in in a computer folder or in comporative network remote folder When selecting downloading data directly from Data Logger a window will pop up asking for the connection mode to the logger One of these interfaces can be selected to download data Ethernet Modbus TCP interface USB device interface or RS485 Modbus interface Interface Ethernet IP Address 10 51 10 109 Port 502 LISB Reconnection Interval mir 1 Ethernet OS Disconnect Communication best AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 51 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS After completing the connection the next screen will show data logger information This screen is very useful as it helps to assure you are accessing the right logger when downloading via Ethernet Modbus TCP or RS485 Modbus RTU if there are multiple Data Loggers in the network Next the Data Logger memory location where logged data
56. ate of the data loggers configured mode the only exception is a configured mode different from wrap around memory when the memory is already full Similarly when sending a Modbus command to stop recording it will stop regardless of the mode configured for start and stop If a stop command has been sent and then there is a start command per the configured mode recording will not occur because the command has higher priority than the modes The sent command persists even after a power outage When sending a new recording configuration however the previously sent commands are over written When recording is on the SD card a folder is generated for the purpose of organizing the recorded data and to simplify access for the software access to the data The following figure shows an example of this structure B ic a 00000002 201009 28 ic 29 30 zr 201010 01 In the root folder a subfolder is created using the serial number of the data logger as its name Inside this folder subordinate folders are set up with the year and month in which the logging began used as the folder name Inside of the year months folders other folders are generated whose names are the days in which the recording started The data files are stored in these folders and their names are constructed by the information related to hour minute second and hundredths of second of the first record in the file folowed by the extension fl For example
57. be wired near to the Data Logger 2 A switch or circuit breaker placed near to the Data Logger shall be used as the disconnecting device ETHERNET 10 O O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Fig 14 Lower side connections RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION e Inputsignalleads must be installed in grounded conduits and away from power or contactor wires e Instruments must be powered only by an exclusive power supply Installing RC filters 47 and 100nF serial is strongly recommended at contactor coils or any other inductors System failure should always be taken into account when designing a control panel to avoid irreversible damage to equipment or injury to people The RL1 and RL2 output relays used as alarms do not warrant total protection e Wiring section minimum gauge 0 14 mm AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 10 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS POWER SUPPLY The terminals 25 and 26 are used to supply power to the Data Logger DIGITAL I O There are eight I O ports that can be individually configured as inputs or outputs There is a terminal for the positive signal of each I O a common negative terminal for all of them there is no isolation between the channels e lt When configured as inputs they may be connected to voltage outputs please check the acceptable levels in the Specifications section dry contact outputs and NPN outputs Care
58. case if this functionality is enabled the data packet will be forwarded to the RS485 bus The gateway functionality works as a multiplexer receiving all the simultaneous Modbus TCP connections and putting them in a line to be sent to the Modbus RTU network one at a time Due to this line in a worst case scenario Modbus TCP clients timeout should be set as long or longer than Modbus RTU master timeout configured in the Remote Channels screen multiplied by the number of the active Modbus TCP connections If the client Modbus TCP timeout is AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 74 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS shorter than that value a timeout must occur instead of an exception code Gateway Target Device Failed to Respond in a missing slave situation SENDING E MAILS SMTP The Data Logger can be configured to send e mails to multiple receivers upon the occurrence of alarms or events The receivers must be entered in the data logger through the logger configuration In the alarm configuration you must select which receivers should be notified via e mail on the occurrence of each alarm or event For this service you must configure an e mail server that will be accessed at the time as the alarm occurrence On this server there must be a valid e mail account for the Data Logger to login NOTE SSL connections are not supported In the e mail message body there are two parts a constant part that is common to all mess
59. category as the device 7 Wait for the installation to begin Installing driver software le AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 17 DATA LOGGERS AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS 9 Windows will indicate that it cannot verify the editor of this driver Confirm the installation anyway 6 Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software 4 Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information OO reer eee eee eee errr reer e rere eee er eer eee eee eee ee rere reer rere eee eee eee etree eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee eee reer eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee terete eee rey See details 10 A message indicating successful installation will then display Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device Logger 11 Returning to the Device Manager screen will allow you to check which virtual serial port is allocated to the Data Logger AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 18 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DEFINITION AND SELECTION OF SERIAL PORT COM WINDOWS The serial port associated to the Data Logger is
60. ce is the preferential interface for the equipment configuration It is the only interface that can never be disabled To access it use the USB cable supplied The USB LED turns ON indicating that the interface is ready for use On first access it may be necessary to install the USB drivers on your computer If you have to do this refer to the USB Driver Installation section The communication on this interface is Modbus just like as the slave interface RS485 The same commands and the same table of registers are available for this interface refer to the document Data Logger Modbus AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 73 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS USB HOST The USB host interface can be used to download the recorded data from either the internal flash memory or the SD Card it will download the memory currently configured via a USB flash drive In order to perform the data download with a USB flash drive this option must have been enabled on the Configurator software If enabled when you connect the USB flash drive in the USB host interface the USB LED should turn ON indicating that it has been correctly recognized From then on the transfer of data to the USB flash drive is started and the USB LED starts to flash quickly When all data has been transferred the USB LED stops flashing and stays on indicating that the USB flash drive can now be removed If data download with a USB flash drive has be
61. dating in the field through a USB flash drive The current firmware version is available on www aemc com The procedure for updating firmware is as follows Before performing the update download any data in the data loggers memory and if desired also the the data logger s configuration Saving it to a file Both the configuration and the logged data in flash memory will be lost in the upgrade process Turn off and unplug all Data Logger connections attached to it Copy the flogger flb file which is the binary firmware file of the Data Logger into USB flash drive root folder Insert the USB flash drive into the USB host of the Data Logger that must remain off Plug in power cord apply power then turn the Data Logger ON again status and USB LEDs should flash together indicating that the boot loader is running 5 The status LED should still be flashing in the same pattern The USB LED should flash quickly while the flogger flb file copy is being performed Once the copy has been completed the USB LED should stay lit indicating that the USB flash drive can be removed 6 If there is an error while copying writing the firmware to the Data Logger it will be indicated by the status LED It will stop flashing periodically and begin repeatedly showing a pattern of blinking associated with the error that occurred Desorption S An error occurred in reading flogger flb file Error in initializing the Data Log
62. dicates the priority in case of a USB flash drive without enough space to download all requested data more recent data or older data In addition you can configure the number of days from the day of download if the priority is the latest or from the oldest data if the priority is the oldest that you want to download Because of the fact that we do not make a copy of all data from the equipment s memory which in the case of SD cards can be a lot of data this can accelerate download time significantly Tag Clock PC Date Time quipment 10 8 2012 11 35 22 Data Logger 2 Current date and time From this compuber wil sent to the equipment when applying the mew configuration HMI Data by LISB Flash Drive c Levels v Enable Download sccess Data Priority bits sy Earbest Data CO Latest Data 1 w Baud rate Party Download Period IE is possible to configure the parameters of C Period Days the HMI 5495 interface e H wx General Configurations AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 23 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS RS485 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION Next configuration screen is the RS485 Interface screen On this screen you can choose the type of behavior for this interface whether it will be a Modbus RTU slave a Modbus RTU master or not be used at all It is recommended to disable the interface if it is not used When it is used as a sla
63. e UP and DOWN keys Once it is selected press the ENTER key to enter the edit mode When in edit mode the UP and DOWN keys can be used to edit the parameter value increment and decrement When editing a parameter composed by more than one field like IP addresses select the correct field using the RIGHT and LEFT keys Single field parameters that have a wide range have a special way to change the increment decrement factor using the RIGHT and LEFT keys during editing it starts with a factor of 1 every time you press the LEFT key it multiplies this factor by 10 tens hundreds thousands every time you press the RIGHT key it divides this factor by 10 thousands hundreds tens Once you have the desired value press ENTER to complete the edit mode As with the Status screen information here is organized in a hierarchical way Date 16 11 2010 Time 12 01 18 Ethernet DHCP Enable Yes IP Address 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 000 000 000 000 gg The available parameters on screen are Data Logger configuration prz usss n Date configuration Jika uu u Time configuration zug uu usus ima E Ethernet interface configuration DICE Enabu u DHCP enabling AG NOTET MNT IP address configuration Subnet Mask a Subnet mask con
64. e of the filter the lower the fluctuations read in the input and the slower the channel responds to changes in the input signal There is also the ability to insert up to 10 points for each channel in order to correct distortions in the reading of these channels at these points This is a custom calibration feature because it allows you to adjust the indication at the desired points resetting the error at these points to zero Between the inserted points the adjustment is done linearly depending on the entered values It is important to point out that the insertion of custom calibration points is optional available only to those who want to adjust the indication with a local standard The Data Logger already comes fully calibrated from the factory Whenever you change the input type make sure that the custom calibration points of the previous input are deleted For each channel you must assign a unique name tag which will be used to reference the channel You should also choose the type of input sensor that will be connected to that channel In addition you can assign the unit for the measured value when temperature sensors Pt100 Pt1000 or thermocouples are involved you must choose between Centigrade C and Fahrenheit degrees F when linear sensors voltage or current are involved you can type the desired unit In the case of linear input types you can choose what the indication range of the channel will be in other wo
65. econd log either in the internal flash memory 2162688 bytes approximately 512 k measurements or in the SD card e Allows the option of circular logging where after filling up the memory the oldest data will be overwritten by more recent data e Allows data to be downloaded during logging IMPORTANT The effective storage rate depends heavily on the quality and speed of the SD card used It is preferred to use cards of well known brands If the desired storage rate is high use Class IV or above SD cards Maximum number of channels that can be logged 100 Supported file systems FAT32 e FAT16 both in USB flash drives and SD cards 24V output 24Vpc 20 with a minimum load current of 4mA Maximum load current 160mA This output is not provided in the 24V model Clock battery Panasonic lithium battery 3V Part No CR 2032 Supported Modbus commands Read Coil Status 01h Read Holding Registers 03h Write Single Coil 05h Write Single Register 06h Write Multiple Registers OFh Number of simultaneous TCP connections 10 Number of simultaneous UDP connections 10 FTP Data Logger as a server Supported mode passive Standard UNIX Number of simultaneous connections 1 SMTP e mail Supported authentication mode AUTH LOGIN Certifications CE AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 95 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS REPAIR AND CALIBRATION To ensure that your instrument meets f
66. eep in mind that the more channels to be logged the slower the storage rate that can be used The storage rate is given as a logging interval and it is common to all channels For example a rate of 1 second means that all channels selected will be stored once per second Although the equipment allows for a rate of up to 1000 per second you must bear in mind the following side effects t is not good to have a storage rate faster than the scan rate of the analog channels or the scan rate of the remote channels In this case the logs would have repeated data e The more data that is in memory the slower the download process will be and more data will be processed in preview and export Loas Disabled Starting Mode Stopping Mode CO Start Now Full memory On Date Time Never stop wrap around Starts 10 12 2010 at 12 34 21 2 ona Date Time ake alarm Starts on 11 121201 at By alarm Only by Modbus Command Allows loggings start by Modbus commands Logging Memory Allows loggings stop by Modbus commands Channels Selection Internal flash Available Channels Selected Channels g SD card Boiler Temp Furnace BoilerPressure Furnacel Door Furnace Door Logging Interval Temp xis O 1 ms 5 100 G De T Next Logs Configuration Logging configuration AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 45 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS After completing
67. en disabled nothing will happen when you plug in a USB flash drive in the USB interface the LED will not turn on There is an option to download all the memory or to download data of a limited number of days In the second case you can still choose if to download the earlier or later data Example When configuring the download of the most recent four day data the logger scans the memory and transfers to the USB flash drive all logging data found from the last four days that actually has some logged data Remarks e Use a USB flash drive with enough free capacity for all data that must be downloaded preferably an empty USB flash drive e Depending on the volume of data and the busy rate of the Data Logger processor the download may require a long period of time To optimize data download via USB flash drive try to download data more frequently and set the Download Period option for a few days which will reduce the data volume in each download Throughout the Data Logger operation while not downloading data to the USB flash drive different types of errors generate 3 blinks on the status LED When the USB flash drive is connected for download and an error occurs it is indicated as shown in the table below NUMBER OF ERROR BLINKS Error opening the download session there is already an open session configuration or download ETHERNET INTERFACE Function not available in models Data Logger USB 512k logs RS485 and
68. er Operation chapter The number of decimal places to be displayed must also be configured This parameter refers to the following cases e Reading the value of the channel via Modbus 16 bits registers INT16 with signal Further details can be found in Data Logger Modbus e Reading the value of the channel via DISPLAY e Reading the value of the channel through the HTML page generated by Data Logger itself HTTP service on the Ethernet interface e Reading the value of the channel through the OID reading of SNMP protocol SNMP service of Ethernet interface e Reading the alarm value related to the channel when receiving e mails from the Data Logger SMTP service the Ethernet interface Channels Parameters Tag Error Value channeli v Enabled Channel 2 Enabled Input Type Q Channel 3 Enabled Pt100 M Channel 4 Enabled Limits Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Enabled Unit Channel 8 ec Digital Filter Decimal Places Scan Interval 3 x Oxim 2 xis Customized Calibration Configured Calibration Points 0 10 e H Analog Channels Configuration of a temperature channel AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 32 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Channels Q Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 CO Channel 4 Channel 5 Q Channel 6 Q Channel 7 Q Channel 8 Scan Interval Enabled Enabled Enab
69. er e g C Do you want to delete data from Logger after download D Yes data in Logger memory can be deleted No keep data in Logger memory The next step is to transfer the data from Data Logger to data base folder Click the right green arrow button in order to proceed downloading will start and a progress bar will be displayed indicating the download progress Once downloaded a new screen will be opened for data review export as described in the Download Manager section AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 o3 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DOWNLOAD MANAGER The Download Manager allows you to choose the format for viewing the data and to choose the data to be viewed Using the step by step wizard format makes it easy and intuitive to complete the download and viewing process USING THE STEP BY STEP WIZARD First choose the way data will be processed The available ways include viewing in table format viewing in chart format exporting data to a file and creation of a report with the desired data How do you want to view data Show data in TABLE format S Show data in CHART format 5 EXPORT data to a file 7 Create a REPORT with data AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 54 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Next choose the database folder where data will be saved Select the folder where downloaded data is My database folder C Wsers Public Documents Change my database f
70. eric interface it can be configured to operate in the following baud rates 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 e 115200 Besides that it can be configured to operate with one or two stop bits and with even odd and no parity Bidirectional data line Inverted bidirectional data line Optional connection that improves communication performance REMOTE CHANNELS Function not available in models Data Logger USB 512k logs RS485 and Data Logger USB 512k logs RS485 24 V The Data Logger can act as a master on a Modbus RTU network please check the RS485 interface configuration to be sure it is able to read up to 64 registers from other devices Modbus slaves and use these registers as inputs in the virtual channels alarms and recordings Each one of these registers read from other slaves is called a remote channel AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 71 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS The Data Logger starts reading the channels in the same order that they were created at configuration time It goes reading all channels respecting the times between commands until it has read them all When the scan interval has elapsed it restarts the readings of all remote channels In case the channels scan takes longer than the settled scan interval it restarts the channels reading immediately If the slave takes longer than the configured time out to respond this will be considered a communication erro
71. esired action with the Configurator at least once before trying to do it by the command line It assures you that the method you are about to use works properly and it saves the needed parameters in the INI file as well so they can be used later Parameter order is important Do not try to use them in any order but the one shown here Parameter examples are shown inside quotation marks Do not use quotation marks in the real file BATCH FILE The batch file is exactly the same of those ancient DOS batch files Its name must have no more than 8 characters a dot and 3 more for its extension bat In the file we separate the parameters in four parts 1 2 3 4 PART1 Action type PART2 Connection mode Action parameters PART4 Export parameters All parameters are separated by semicolons ACTION TYPE The following actions are allowed 1 to download and export data 2 to export data from the data base 3 to download data without exporting it CONNECTION MODE The connection mode can be 1 to connect by Ethernet Modbus TCP In this case it will read the port and reconnection time from the Configurator INI file which means that it should have been done before in the Configurator normal operation This option requires the IP address as an additional parameter For software version 1 30 and higher a port number must be also included and a time out in millisecond
72. figuration CLIQ CMM Gateway address configuration Modbus RITU Modbus RTU interface configuration a Operation mode master slave Slave Address Modbus slave address BAUG AN t a uuu m m Communication baud rate N EE Communication parity DISEEAY ee eee eee DISPLAY configuration TIMEOUT e u U U uu u u uuu uuu u u Su unga ss Backlight turn off time 0 always on 1 Chart screen configuration Color Background Background color black white P P Period of time displayed on the Chart Reference Value 1 First reference line value Reference 2 Second reference line value Pe EMIL RR Chart maximum displayed value put COW uuu uu k uu uuu Chart minimum displayed value For disabling the reference lines configure them to a value outside of the input configured range If the Low Limit is configured to a value greater than the High Limit the Chart will not display the values of the channels in a correct way AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 90 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE FIRMWARE UPDATE The Data Logger allows firmware up
73. ger USB host when inserting the USB flash drive Error in erasing the Data Logger program memory Error in writing to the Data Logger program memory 5 The written firmware is larger than the program memory available in the Data Logger The writing only partially occured 6 Error in closing flogger flb file Invalid flogger flb file 7 Remove the USB flash drive from the USB host portion on the Data Logger The Data Logger should reset itself automatically and may be returned to normal use with the updated firmware It is recommended that you delete the firmware file flogger flb from the USB flash drive to prevent undesired updates in the future AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 91 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS CLOCK BATTERY REPLACEMENT The Data Logger clock is kept by an internal battery as long as the equipment is not supplied by the AC power In case of battery discharge logged dates and times may not be correct Whenever the Data Logger detects such a situation it informs you by continuously flashing the Status LED three times in a row check the Flags LEDs section Replace battery with Panasonic lithium battery Part No CR 2032 only Usage of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Replacement procedure is described as follows e Detach Data Logger from DIN rail Eo a e Disconnect all terminals carefully e Unscrew the four screws located under the
74. ger can serve web pages that are hosted in its SD card since they are located in the webserv folder These pages can use much information directly from the Data Logger like channels values and units clock time and serial number Working conditions e Al needed files must be placed inside the webserv folder in the SD card e Data Logger works in the 8 3 file name format so no file should have more than 8 characters plus the 3 of the extension e Files with markers that should be replaced by the Data Logger information need their names to start with the character Otherwise these markers will not be replaced Files which not started with this will not be parsed and will be served faster e Subfolders are accepted though the maximum path length must be limited to 60 characters top including the webserv folder and the characters e If a valid marker is used with a channel or alarm that does not exist example analog channel 130 ERROR message is returned If a valid marker is used with a channel or alarm that is disabled a DISABLED message is returned Whenever you want to display the character 96 it is advisable to use it doubled 9696 It will assure that it will not be misinterpreted with a marker start MARKERS A lot of information from Data Logger is available to be inserted in the custom web pages It is done by the use of alphanumeric markers that when fo
75. hart tab you can select up to 6 channels to be viewed in a chart At the bottom you can select the channel to be displayed and its associated color on the chart When all desired channels are selected click on the Start button The channel values will be read approximately every 2 seconds and will be plotted on the chart If any channel is in error the channel selection will be shown in red aS uci General i art i Alarms 08 03 45 08 03 50 08 03 55 08 04 00 08 04 05 08 04 10 27 1 AnaloglQ m i 1 Digital _ m H m Diagnostics Monitoring channels AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 48 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS On the Alarms tab you can check the real time status of all configured alarms or events At the top there is an indication of how many alarms are enabled and how many are in a state of alarm In the list below the settings for each alarm are shown If the alarm is active its configuration is shown in red WM am vM s General iu Chat bo Wf Alarms Enabled Alarms 4 Active Alarms 2 Furnacel Door lt 1 000 Furnacez Door gt 1 000 Diagnostics Monitoring Alarms AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 49 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DOWNLOAD By selecting Download you can download data from the Data Logger search data previously downloaded from a folder or view or export logged data The user can
76. how the parameters configured for the chart Pressing the ENTER key one more time will return to the Chart screen The red color is reserved to indicate that one or more channels have values over the high limit or under the low limit configured for the chart The log starts at the moment the DISPLAY is powered and it is updated constantly no matter which DISPLAY screen is viewed It is important to note that this log is limited to the data that can be seen in the screen 100 points and it is not possible to retrieve old out of the screen data It is also important to note that this log is independent the recording in the Data Logger Input High Limit 1000 Input Low Limit 1 Chart Interval 100 Reference Line 1 800 Reference Line 2 200 CHANNEL LIST SCREEN This screen shows a list of all enabled channels analog digital remote and virtual The UP and DOWN keys are used to navigate between the channels The ENTER key has no function on this screen Temp1 0 2 Digital101 Temp2 0 2 Digital102 Temp3 0 2 Digital103 Temp4 0 2 Digital104 ALARMS SCREEN The Alarms screen has a 32 position grid where each numbered position is related to its equivalent alarm or event When an alarm is active its number will be displayed in red on this screen An alarm flag will appear on the bottom left side as long as any of the enabled alarms are active This flag will show in all screens The UP DOWN and ENTER keys have no func
77. icking on the SNMP button SNMP in the Data Logger is read only Thus you should set up the public access maximum of 16 characters and connection port For using traps you must enable them separately You should also set up the IP address and destination port for the traps Services SNMP Disable all Enabled TCP IP OID Readings Traps Sending Enabled Traps Sending Port T Click on the buttons to set up Address 192 168 1 3 162 each service H C x Ethernet Interface SNMP Configuration AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 29 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION HTTP The HTTP button enables the Data Logger to serve a web page with some of its data This page has an auto refresh parameter indicating to the browser software that the page should be reloaded with updated data from periodically For this the configuration needed is the connection port and the time in seconds between page updates Services HTTP Disable All jw Access 4 Service Port 5 ii Web Page Update Time s HTTP y i Ce JO Fa Click on the o buttons to set up each service AY Ethernet Interface Configuration AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 30 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION MODBUS TCP Finally the Modbus T
78. ion 0 disabled 1 master 2 slave INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 10 Selected logging memory 0 internal memory 1 SD card INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 11 Logging status 0 logging stopped 1 logging in progress INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 12 Available memory for logging in internal memory in bytes INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 13 Presence of SD card 0 no card 1 card present INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 14 Available memory for logging in the SD card in kilobytes INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 15 Presence of USB flash drive 0 no USB flash drive 1 USB flash drive present INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 16 Presence of the DISPLAY 0 no DISPLAY 1 DISPLAY present INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 17 Total number of enabled channels INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 18 X Y o X Sequential channel number starting with analog channels and followed by the digital remote and virtual ones X f1 First channel enabled X 2 Second channel enabled etc o Channel information Y 1 Channel tag OCTET STRING Y 2 Channel read value Wherever appropriate virtual and analog channels for example it will be multiplied by the number of decimal places configured by the user INTEGER Y 3 Channel unit OCTET STRING Y 4 Channel type indication analog digital etc and the channel number related to this type Examples ANALOG 001 DIGITAL 005 REMOTE 014 VIRTUAL 103
79. ion and model It also shows the time of its clock compared to the computer s clock In this window you can also see the configuration parameters for the 5485 interface For the Ethernet interface the current status connected or disconnected is indicated as well as the IP and MAC addresses On the right side of the window there is an indication of the connection status of the DISPLAY and the USB flash drive in addition to the capacity and free space of the internal flash memory and the SD card when connected Finally there is an indication of the current state of the recording and when the start or stop of these through Modbus commands is enabled There are buttons in order to perform the respective actions of starting and stopping the recording i General i TH Chart 7 Alarms Ta HMI FieldLogger d Status Disconnected e Serial number 00108194 Firmware version 1 01 p Status Disconnected e Clock Clock 10 12 2012 11 36 09 Flash PCClock 10 12 2012 11 36 13 d Capacity 2162688 p Free Space 2162688 5485 O 1 SD Card 252710912 Enabling 4 Enabling S Free Space 185970688 Mode Slave Status Connected Baud rate 115200 IP Address 10 51 10 109 Loggings 8 Parity Mone 00 26 44 07 40 40 Stop bits gt eee h NEM 7 Status Stopped D Address 1 Diagnostics General Status AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 47 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS On the C
80. is stored internal flash or SD card must be chosen Equipment Information Device FieldLogger Firmware Version 1 5 Serial Number 11121202 Memory Card Inserted Yes Storing data in S Internal Flash i SD Card 2 Inform whether Logger logged data is stored in its FLASH memory or SD Card if SD Card is inserted in Logger If you select to download data from the SD card the next screen will ask the desired time period for the recorded data You can download all data in case of SD cards the amount of data can be very large and take a long time to download or data just from a certain period of time Do you want to download all available data 7 Yes I want to download all available data No I want to download only data from a set period of time uU Choosing a data time period makes download faster OK select the time period you want to download Initial Date 3 13 2014 11 21 30 Final Date 3 14 2014 EF 11 21 30 AM AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 52 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Next you must confirm the data base folder folder where all data should be stored in your computer or in the network and choose whether downloaded data should be deleted from Data Logger memory or should be kept Downloaded data will be saved in the folder below My database folder C Users Public Documents Change my database folder The database folder cannot be root fold
81. led Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled x 1 ms xis H g Parameters Tag Error Value BoilerTemp 1 0 Input Thermocouple K Limits Unit OF Digital Filter Decimal Places 0 No Filter v V Analog Channels Configuration of a linear channel AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 33 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION CUSTOM CALIBRATION Using the Custom Calibration button you can enter up to 10 custom calibration points for each analog channel as described below 1 Disable the custom calibration of the channel to be adjusted deleting all points configured for it and apply this setting 2 Inthe points to be adjusted apply the standard value and write down the value indicated by the equipment 3 Afterwards insert the pairs of Custom Calibration points source value and indicted value and apply the configuration CHANNEL Standard indication FieldLogger indication Enabled Values Standard FieldLogger a e Analog Channels Custom Calibration CHANNEL Standard indication FieldLogger indication 1 24000000 25 000000 Enabled values Standard FieldLogger Analog Channels Custom Calibration AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 34 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DIGITAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION After configuring the analog channels next configure the digital channels and relays Just as it
82. ll Modbus TCP requests received by Data Logger with an identifier other than 255 will be forwarded to the Modbus RTU network assuming that this request was addressed to a slave located in this network Modbus TCP requests received by a Data Logger with an identifier equal to 255 will be answered by the Data Logger itself This feature must be enabled in the Configurator software The RS485 interface can be configured to operate at the following speeds baud rates 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 Moreover it can be configured to operate with one or two stop bits and in even odd or parity Further details about the implementation of a Modbus devices network via RS485 can be found in RS485 amp RS422 Basics available in the product CD D D De Bidirectional data line Terminal 50 D p A Inverted bidirectional data line Terminal 49 Optional connection that improves communication performance Terminal 48 AUXILIARY RS485 The Data Logger auxiliary RS485 interface is in the DB9 connector which is located under the Data Logger cover Its main function is to provide data to the Data Logger HMI but from firmware version 1 20 on it can be used as a generic interface acting as a Modbus RTU slave Some further details can be seen in HMI Human Machine Interface section As an interface to the HMI it must be configured with baud rate 115200 bps one stop bit and no parity As a gen
83. m zero Transforms two 16 bit values in a float Typically used when reading FloatToFloat 2 two Modbus registers remote channels from other device that when combined represent a floating point value Transforms an integer 32 bit signaled value in a floating point value Int32ToFloat 2 The allowable range for the integer value operand is from 16777215 to 16777215 Values outside this range will truncate Square Root Receives the square root from the operand source channel Receives the result from the first high channel to the second channel Example VC C1 The value of the exponent is limited to the range of 120 to 120 and must be an integer the decimal part shall be disregarded Copies the current counting value of the selected digital channel Count 1 operand to this virtual channel It uses only 24 bits which means it can count up to 16777215 most significant byte of the counting s ignored At a configurable time rate in seconds shows the difference from the Exponentiation AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 72 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS current channel value related to the previous time value In other words it has the value of the final time minus the value of the initial time In case this operation is being performed in a digital channel the variation of its countings will be computed Receives the accumulated value of the selected channel At a Accumulation configurable time rate
84. mory Flash or SD Card INFO IN START_ Start logging mode selected Immediately Date Time Alarm ou Via Modbus Only JeINFO IN STOP Stop logging mode selected Full Memory Circular Memory Date Time ou Alarm INFO IN FDRVIN USB flash drive connection status Yes connected or No disconnected AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 78 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Current logging status Logging or Stopped HMI connection status O no HMI or 1 HMI connected FILE TRANSFER FTP The Data Logger provides both FTP client and server for the transferring of data files Client FTP client is used to make programmed downloads of logging data It can be done once a day in a determined time or many times a day in a determined time interval this option requires firmware version 1 50 or higher In order to use simply configure the username and password to be used in server login and set the daily download start time or the interval between them depending if the periodic download more than once a day option is enabled In case of downloading at periodic intervals start download moments are always referred to midnight example 4 hour interval will turn out to downloads at 00 00 04 00 08 00 12 00 16 00 and 20 00 If at the time configured for starting the download a problem with the connection arises the Data Logger will retry for 30 minutes From
85. n System then on the Device Manager 3 Locate the Data Logger the icon with an exclamation mark next to it and double click on it 4 Click on Update Driver General Driver Details Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location Port_ 0002 Hub_ 0005 Device status The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 There is no driver selected for the device information set or element To find a driver for this device click Update Driver 5 Ask to Browse my computer for driver software Update Driver Softw How do you want to search for driver software gt 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 Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually 6 Enter the path for the folder where the drivers are located the product CD or folder where you saved them when downloaded from the site AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 16 AEMC INSTRUMENTS Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location Include subfolders 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
86. n alarm from the list on the left its parameters are loaded into the fields on the right To delete a channel from the list you must select it from the list and click on Remove To modify parameters of an alarm you must select it from the list make the desired changes and click on Modify The button Delete all deletes all alarms in the list Alarms Parameters Channel Condition Setpoint Furnace v Greater than gt v 250 Hysteresis 0 5 ES Relays Digital Outputs Logs E mail Traps Internal variables Relay 1 Relay 2 Select the relays you wish to activate while this alarm condition is on H x a Alarms Configuration Relays selection 0 32 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 41 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Alarms 0 32 Back Parameters Channel Condition Setpoint Furnace v Greater than gt v 250 Hysteresis 0 5 EH Relays Digital Outputs Logs E mail Traps Internal variables 19 a 5 Digit 3l 7 Digital 8 2 Select the digital outputs you wish to activate while this alarm condition is on HF lt y Alarms Configuration Digital outputs selection Alarms 0 32 Parameters Channel Condition Setpoint Furnace v Greater than 250 Hysteresis os m x Relays Digital Outputs Logs i E mail Traps Internal variables v Start Logging Stop
87. nd another one for data download First one protects the equipment from undesired changes in its configuration and the second one does not allow data to be downloaded by unauthorized people In order to remove the need of a password to access the equipment simply leave the new passwords fields blank Enter current passwords Configuration password Donwload password Enter new passwords Configuration password eeeses Donwload password 121 Leave new passwords blank to remove them This property is available since firmware version 1 40 Data Logger leaves factory with no passwords set AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 66 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS COMMAND LINE OPERATION The Data Logger Configurator has the ability to be called with command line parameters which means it can be used to download and export data by other applications It is advisable to create a batch file bat to help organize the desired parameters Once this batch file is done it can be called executed from any other software in order to run the desired tasks which include Download data from the device Get data from a folder where data has already been downloaded to Export downloaded data to a file Export data from the Data Logger data base to a file Create a report with logged data Some parameters are sent in the command line others are read by the INI files of the Configurator So it is important that you perform the d
88. nd never stops wrap around Once the date time set for recording start has arrived the recording will start The Data Logger will continue to record overwriting oldest data as soon as the memory is full In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored e Start and stop by date time Once the date time set for recording start has arrived recording will start The Data Logger goes on recording until the stop date and time occurs In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored if the stop date time has not yet occurred If the memory is full before the set stop date time the Data Logger will stop recording e Start by date time and stop by alarm Once the date time set for the recording start has occurred recording will begin The Data Logger goes on recording until the configured alarm condition takes place When the alarm condition stops recording continues In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored e Start by alarm and stop when memory is full When an alarm condition takes place recording begins it will not start if the alarm condition is already active It will wait for the next alarm occurrence to begin recording The Data Logger continues recording until the memory is full internal or SD card In the case of a power failure recording is interrupted and begins again
89. nd sensors are the following thermocouples J K T E N R S and B RTDs Pt100 and Pt1000 DC 0 to 50mV 0 to 60mV 0 to 20 20 to 20mV 0 to 5V 0 to 10V 4 to 20mA and 0 to 20mA The accuracy of these signals is described in the Specifications section The connection of these signals is described in the Connections and Installation section These inputs incorporate an analog digital converter A D with 24 bit resolution and accuracy In the selected scan interval all of the analog channels enabled will be read The ratio between the number of channels enabled and the scan time is limited up 1000 readings per second Therefore one channel can be read 1000 times per second two channels at 500 times per second and so on So the A D converter will work faster in order to cope with the desired channels scan The A D converter has a better signal noise ratio when operating at low speeds longer scan intervals as well as higher effective resolution and better immunity to noise from the power line It is recommended to use the longest possible scan interval for the application to obtain better results from the analog inputs It is recommended to disable all the channels that are not necessary because the increase in the number of enabled channels causes the A D converter to work faster in order to cope with the scan rate Each type of input signal has a valid range of measurement detailed in the Specifications section of this manual However
90. nel where it can be logged or used by the alarms for example When applying a new configuration in the digital channels the all previously collected counting values are reset to zero AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 35 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS When configured as an output you should indicate whether this output may be triggered by Data Logger alarms amp events or if it will be controlled by external Modbus commands coming from a PLC or SCADA software for example Channels Parameters Mode O Channel 1 Input Input Output O Channel 2 Input O Channel 3 Input OcChannel4 Input Output Control O Channel 5 Input O Alarm controlled output Ochannel6 Input Modbus controlled output gt Channel 7 Output Activated by Modbus commands sent O Channel 8 Input by an external master example SCADA software tools Modbus O Relay 1 Output commands supported Write Single Coil Write Single Register and O Relay 2 Output Write Multiple Registers e H m Digital channels Configuring an output The two Data Logger relays are also configured on this screen and their configuration is similar to that of other digital outputs You must indicate whether they are triggered by internal alarms or external Modbus commands Channels Parameters Mode Q Channel 1 Input Input Output Channel 2 Input channel3 Input Channel 4 Input Output Control Channel 5 Input Alarm c
91. o be read from the slave In the current version the number of registers is always 1 which means that you cannot do block reading An error value must also be configured This value is shown on the channel when there is a problem for example a communication error with the slave After channel configuration you must click on the Add button in order to enter the channel in the list to the left If you want to remove a channel from the list you must select it from the list and click on Remove Channels Channels parameters Modbus Slave Address Modbus Command 03 Read Holding Registers Initial Register Unit Error Value 0 64 Configuration Reading Interval x 0 1 s Attempts Max Response Time ms Time Between Commands ms e H wx Remote Channels Setting up a channel AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 38 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS At the bottom of the screen there are the general parameters for the Modbus Master configuration The reading interval given in tenths of seconds maximum 18 000 equivalent to 30 minutes is the time that you want the Data Logger to perform a new scan of all configured remote channels The number of trials valid range 1 to 10 is how many attempts are made in sequence for the reading of each channel if the communication fails in all attempts it will display the error value set up for the channel The maximum response time it will wait for the sla
92. older database folder cannot a root folder e g Cv Next you must select which Data Logger s data will be viewed Selection is done by the logger s serial number Select the serial number of the Logger from which you want to view data Choose one serial number from the list Each one 12359870 represents data retrieved from the related Logger only serial number can be selected at a time m If the serial number you are interested in is not Er listed try going back to the previous screen and select another folder AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 55 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Next the desired time period must be selected Do you want to see all available data S Iwant to see all available data I just want to see data from a given time period Choosing data time period makes download faster OK select the time period you want to view Initial Date 3 14 2014 al 12 23 27 PM Final Date 3 14 2014 lr 12 25 23 PM Lastly choose which channels must be viewed or exported as well as the number of decimal places for the channels Select the channels to be viewed Each item the list represents channel Both chart and table visualization allows user to select up 18 channels maximum There is limit of 8 channels when exporting data m to PDF of RTF formats Choose the decimal places for
93. omplete model with Ethernet USB expansible memory using an SD Card and a second RS485 interface ready to accept an optional HMI e Model with USB but no Ethernet non expansible memory internal flash only no SD Card and only one RS485 interface AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 21 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Once the configuration has been loaded into the software originated from a device a file or simply created from scratch according to the selected option then you can make the desired configuration changes There is a sequence of screens with various parameters arranged by functionality to accomplish this Each time you try to move onto the next screen via the Next button the configured parameters are checked If there are problems with any parameter an error window is displayed and the symbol shows up next to the field that may not be consistent with other previous settings The icon bar at the bottom of the window has icons for the following functions e Back Returns to the previous configuration screen Save Saves the current configuration to file If a file has not yet been associated with this configuration it opens a dialog screen for the user to choose the name and location of the file e Connection Allows connection to Data Logger opens a window for the interface selection when it is disconnected and the disconnection when it is connected 94 Load Sc
94. ontrolled output O Channel 6 Input Modbus controlled output 9 Channel 7 Output Activated by Modbus commands sent Channel 8 Input by an external master example SCADA software tools Modbus ORelay 1 Output commands supported Write Single Coil Write Single Register and O Relay 2 Output Write Multiple Registers H C x Digital Channels Configuring a relay AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 36 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS REMOTE CHANNELS CONFIGURATION The configuration of remote channels is only available when the RS485 interface has been configured as a Modbus master In the case of the RS485 interface having been configured as a slave or disabled the remote channels screen will display a message indicating the inability of its configuration It is not possible to configure remote channel since the R5485 interface is not configured as Modbus master A 5 Remote Channels Disabled AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 37 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS If the RS485 interface was configured as Modbus master the following screen will be displayed You should set up a tag name maximum of 16 characters unique for each channel and optionally a unit maximum of 10 characters for the reading value In addition for each channel you should set up which network slave is to be read what Modbus command should be used and what is the initial register t
95. ould be respected 1 Data source It can be 0 when downloading data from device internal flash 1 when downloading from device SD card and 2 when getting data from a folder in the computer network connection mode 4 2 Time period It can be 0 to download all its data any other integer X number to download data from the last X days 3 Erase option It be 0 will keep data in the original memory 1 will erase downloaded data from the original memory 4 Serial number Device serial number should be placed here 5 Download password needed for firmware versions 1 40 or higher Registered password for downloads should be placed here A NULL string must be used if there no password is used e Example 0 0 1 11097831 1234 e For Action 2 we need the following additional parameters their order should be respected 1 Serialnumber Device serial number should be placed here 2 Time period It can be 0 to download all its data any other integer number to download data from the last X days e Example 11097831 3 e For Action 3 we need the following additional parameters their order should be respected 1 Data source It can be 0 when downloading data from device internal flash 1 when downloading from device SD card and 2 when getting data from a folder in the computer network connection mode 4
96. r In the same way response packets with invalid CRCs or with times between bytes greater than those specified in the Modbus standard will be considered communication errors In the occurrence of a communication error in a remote channel reading it tries again until the configured number of attempts has been reached If the error persists the error value configured for the channel is assumed The communication flow can be monitored by the Data Logger Tx and Rx LEDs Whenever a command is sent to a slave the Tx led turns ON When the slave responds to the command the Rx led turns ON This way during a normal Data Logger scan of some slaves Tx and Rx LEDs should flash alternately as many times as the number of the configured remote channels From firmware version 1 50 on it is possible to assign a number of decimal places directly to the remote channels therefore it is not necessary to use virtual channels to view a remote channel which has one or more decimal places For example reading a temperature from a Modbus slave that has a decimal place in integer format e g multiplied by 10 25 7 C is read as 257 it is now possible to read 25 7 directly In older versions you had to create a virtual channel that received this remote channel and divided its value by 10 to restore the original temperature value This virtual channel could then be used to replace the remote channel for logging alarms or simple indication VIRTUAL CHANNELS
97. rding periods at higher storage rates or become more susceptible to data write corruption Therefore it is always recommended you use high speed class 4 or higher SD cards from established brands SD Card logging not available in models FieldLogger USB 512k logs RS485 and FieldLogger USB 512k logs RS485 24 V Any channel analog digital remote and virtual ones can be written into the memory Logging is periodic and has its storage rate set through the Configurator software After each time interval the current values of the configured channel are logged in the selected memory There are several ways to start and stop the recording and many of them can be freely combined During the recording all the selected channels will be recorded in the requested memory internal flash or SD card based on the interval configured Depending on the start and stop modes selected there may be snippets of data in memory and therefore periods without any data recorded This is fully compatible with the data logger and is not a problem The start modes available are e Immediate start Recording will start right after the data logger reconfiguration e By date time Recording will be started at the selected date time e By alarm When the alarm condition is met alarm active recording will be started e Only by Modbus commands Recording will start only when a specific command is sent to the Modbus equipment The stop mode
98. rds what the channel will indicate when the input is at its minimum value and at maximum value minimum and maximum values determine the working range of the Data Logger for the selected input type Example selecting the 4 20mA input type connected to a to 2 bar pressure transmitter we must choose the minimum value in the configuration of the input 0 0 and the maximum value 2 0 All the available resolution and accuracy will be contained in the selected range When using any equipment on analog inputs that are connected to the power network for example thermocouples or voltage simulator it is recommended not to use the USB interface for communicating due to the possible occurrence of noise and offsets in readings due to the influence of the USB cable connection most likely associated with ground loops DIGITAL INPUTS OUTPUTS The Data Logger has eight digital channels that can be individually configured as inputs or outputs Channels configured as inputs if enabled may be logged in memory used as alarm inputs and as operands of virtual channels Channels configured as outputs are open drain type and may be triggered by alarms or triggered via external Modbus commands The digital inputs have two floating point values associated with their logic states during the Data Logger configuration Depending on the input s current logic state O is equivalent to a low voltage or a closed contact in the input 1 is equivalent to a high
99. reen Initial Configuration Undo the changes made the user returns to the initial configuration of the current screen e Cancel Closes the current configuration e Next Performs the settings check of the current configuration screen if everything is OK goes to next screen Icon toolbar AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 22 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS GENERAL CONFIGURATIONS The first screen shows some general parameters for configuration for the Data Logger e Tag name to be given to the equipment maximum of 16 characters e When using the DISPLAY with the Data Logger you need to indicate the level of access that the operator will have o No DISPLAY access Prevents the use of the DISPLAY because no parameter can be viewed by it in the Data Logger o Parameters reading The DISPLAY can be used only to view the channels and status of the Data Logger no configuration changes are allowed o DISPLAY configuration and overall reading Full configuration of the DISPLAY is allowed as well as viewing the channels and status of the Data Logger o Overall configuration and reading The DISPLAY be used to configure parameters its own and some for the Data Logger in addition to viewing the channels and status of the Data Logger e Enabling data download by using a USB flash drive it enables or disables the data download using a USB flash drive When enabled it also in
100. remote channels in a 32 bit value and in this case it would show an error every time one of the remote channels would have the error value all values are valid there is no error value that can be set outside of the valid range Sample of chaining virtual channels in order to obtain more complex formulas As an example we will be using the formula for calculating the flow measurement using an orifice plate which is very popular in the industrial instrumentation environment The formula is the following Where Q flow flow density AP differential pressure K constant that makes the appropriateness of units and dimensions involved In this case we will be considering that the differential pressure AP will be read as an analog channel ChAnalog 1 AP with the limits configured for measuring the correct unit In the Configurator software we must enter the following virtual channels VC1 constant operation with the numeric value of K VC2 p constant operation with the numeric value of p VC3 ChAnalog 1 VC2 Division operation NVC3 square root operation VC5 VC1 x VC4 multiplication operation As a result VC5 has the flow value of Q USB INTERFACE The Data Logger has two USB interfaces one USB device used for the configuration monitoring and data downloading and one USB host used for data download and firmware updates if and when necessary USB DEVICE The USB interface devi
101. resis is not effective and should be maintained at 0 0 Analog channels can rarely have a value exactly equal to the set point value so you should avoid this condition because it will be an alarm condition that might never be satisfied e Different This alarm condition is met when the selected channel differs from the set point With this condition hysteresis should be maintained at 0 0 e Analog channels can rarely have a value exactly equal to the set point value so you should avoid this condition because it will be an alarm condition that might never be satisfied Available actions are Activating the relays they must be configured to activation by alarm using the Configuration software Activating the digital outputs they be configured to activation by alarm using the Configuration software e Recording start when the alarm condition is reached recording starts if not already recording e Recording stops when the alarm condition is reached recording stops if not already stopped e Recording start and stop records while the alarm condition exists e Sending e mails allows sending an e mail and reporting the alarm condition to up to 10 receivers they must have been included in the receivers list of the data logger e Sending SNMP traps sends a trap to the configured server with a number regarding the index of the alarm Sending e mails depends on the availability of TCP connections of the Data Logger there is a
102. s Example 1 10 51 10 78 502 3000 2 to connect by the USB cable This option requires the COM port as an additional parameter Example 2 3 9 to connect by the RS485 Modbus RTU interface In this case it will read the baud rate parity stop bits and timeout from the Configurator INI file which means that it should have been done before in the Configurator normal operation This option requires the COM port and the Modbus address as additional parameters Example 3 2 7 4 getting data from a folder This option should be used when data was already downloaded from the Data Logger through a USB flash drive FTP or when reading directly from the device SD card plugged in your computer This option requires the folder path as an additional parameter the folder with the device serial number must be included Important there must be no blank spaces in the path Example 4 E 11097831 When the chosen Action is 2 export only no download the parameter NULL must be used to indicate that no connection is needed Example NULL AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 67 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ACTION PARAMETERS These parameters are directly related to the option chosen for the Action The data base folder is read by the Configurator INI file so be sure to set it in the software before trying to use it by the command line e For Action 1 we need the following additional parameters their order sh
103. s available are the following e Full memory The recording will be stopped only when the selected memory internal flash or SD card is full e Never stop wrap around Recording will be continually stored in the selected memory When the memory is full the oldest data will be erased so that the most recent data may be saved e By date time Recording will start at the selected date time e By alarm If the recording started by the same alarm when the alarm condition is no longer met alarm inactive the recording stops If the recording was started for some other reason as soon as the alarm condition takes place alarm active the recording will stop e By Modbus command A specific Modbus command can be sent to stop the recording This command is independent of the selected stop mode and has priority over it The following possibilities to start and stop recording are available Logging start DA eee Recording stop the operation details for each of these modes Immediate start and stop when memory gets As soon as the new configuration is applied recording is started The Data Logger continues recording until the memory internal or SD card is full In the case of a power failure recording will be interrupted and begins again as soon as power is restored Immediate start and never stops wrap around As soon as the new configuration is applied recording is started The Data
104. seconds AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 84 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DATA COMMUNICATION The Data Logger has several communication interfaces Some can be used as Modbus slaves e RS485 acting as a slave on the Modbus RTU protocol e USB device acting as a slave on the Modbus RTU protocol e Ethernet acting as a server in the Modbus TCP protocol All Data Logger configurations as well as reading the inputs are accomplished via Modbus protocol You can find all the information needed to read data from the input channels without using the Configuration software in the document Data Logger Modbus pdf on the product CD To ensure proper configuration and data download of always use the Configuration software After configuring the equipment data on the inputs and or outputs can be accessed by any other software capable of Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP communication AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 85 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS DISPLAY HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE The DISPLAY Human Machine Interface is available as an accessory to the Model DL 1080 and is standard on the Model DL 1081 Several features are available with this display such as enabled channel monitoring viewing channels in chart mode alarms monitoring status checking and configuration of some basic Data Logger operation parameters The DISPLAY is attached to the Data Logger through a DB9 connector located under the cover of the Model DL 1
105. select and edit parameters The following figure shows the keys and their functions Not all characters can be viewed on the DISPLAY Limited characters for tags and units are recommended LEFT 1 T3 UP 25 8 C 10 00 C T2 DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED DOWN COM ENTER Navigation between the screens is accomplished through keys RIGHT and LEFT There are six different screens each one with specific functionality as follows AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 87 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS FAVORITES SCREEN This screen shows a six position grid where you can assign a channel to be displayed in each position Every enabled channel in the Data Logger is available for assignment this is accomplished using UP and DOWN keys to select the desired position in the grid and ENTER to open a list of the available channels Next use the UP and DOWN keys again to find the channel you want to display and ENTER to select it T1 T3 25 8 C 10 00 C T2 DISABLED 26 7 C DISABLED DISABLED CHART SCREEN This screen saves a log of the favorite channels values The time period of this log the limits of the channels displayed vertical limits of the chart and other parameters can be configured in the Parameters screen Pressing the ENTER key will bring up a legend screen with the tags of your favorite channels that is on the chart along with their associated colors Pressing the ENTER key again will s
106. t the range of configured indication Table 04 List of signals accepted by the Data Logger Accuracy is guaranteed at reading intervals greater than 0 2 seconds per channel For faster scan rates intervals of less than 0 2 seconds there will be a loss of accuracy that will increase as the scan rate increases Although most of the channels can indicate beyond the range limits set the specification is not guaranteed outside the range Input impedance of the analog channels e Thermocouples Pt100 Pt1000 mV gt 2MQ MA 150 1 5V V 1 1MO Maximum compensated Pt100 Pt1000 cable resistance 400 Excitation current e Pt100s 360p0A Pt1000s 320pA Pt100 Pt1000 used curves alfa 0 00385 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 94 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Digital Inputs e Logical levels Logical level 0 from 0 to 0 8Vpc Logical level 1 from 3 to 30Vpc e Maximum input voltage 30Vpc Input Current 30Vpc typical 3mA e Counting Maximum pulse frequency for counting square wave 250Hz Minimum pulse time in logic level 0 2 ms Minimum pulse time in logic level 1 2 ms Number of bits for counting 32 O O O O Digital Outputs e Maximum output voltage 30Vpc e Maximum output current 200mA Relays e Maximum Current 250VAc 30Vpc Recording e Can log up to 1000 samples per second Limits 1 channel at 1000 samples per second or 100 channels at 10 samples per s
107. the file 00000002 201210 01 18243516 fl was generated by a Data Logger with the serial number 00000002 on October 01 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 82 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS 2012 and the first record contained in this file was recorded on this day at 18 hours 24 minutes 35 seconds and 16 hundredths The files generated by the registration process are composed of a header followed by periodic data blocks and timestamps time markers The header carries information relevant to the record from the file that is essential for the correct interpretation of its data The data block stores values for each channel that is being recorded in floating point format IEEE 754 with simple precision Each record occupies 4 bytes The timestamps are used as time reference to identify when the channels were recorded Periodic timestamps serve to ensure the integrity of the recording in time even in the event of a power failure or fault in the SD card When recording to internal memory the file format is exactly the same as when it is written on the SD card However because of the larger available memory all data will be contained in one file The internal flash memory has approximately 2M bytes that will hold 512k 512000 records The exact number depends on the enabled channels number for recordings and on the storage interval Storage intervals equal or longer than 30 seconds per record requires extra data to indicate the time when the
108. the logger usually can measure signals that exceed the limits of this range How far beyond the valid range will depend on the type of the configured input and may vary from device to device The following table outlines what to expect depending on the signal applied at the input for each type J K T E N R S and m Pt100 Pt1000 with one or more wires Value of configured error disconnected Voltage mv to 60mV votage 0 Curent mA 4 to 20mA B 4 to 20 Value of configured error and 0 to 20 0 to 20mA AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 69 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS INPUT TYPE CONDITION OF INPUT SIGNAL INDICATION Just above the upper limit Value read from input 4 to 20mA Value read from input A little below the lower limit to 20mA it is not possible to decrease besides the inferior limit Far above the upper limit Value of configured error 4 to 20mA Value of configured error Far below the lower limit 0 to 20mA it is not possible to decrease besides the inferior limit Note The indication of the analog channel is beyond the limits specified for the selected input type Accuracy is not guaranteed in this condition Table 01 Measurement and indication of the Data Logger input types You must choose the digital filter to be used for each channel in use Valid values between 0 no filter and 20 maximum filter are allowed The higher the valu
109. tion interval for this x Af instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of Ar X receipt by the customer For recalibration please x X use our calibration services Refer to our repair X and calibration section at www aemc com Jt j x Serial x n y NC Catalog 2134 61 2134 62 NM X Model DL 1080 DL 1081 i X y Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated jt X X i Date Received X M N Date Calibration Due N t N M r X Chauvin Arnoux Inc X y d b a AEMC Instruments INSTRUMENTS WWW aemc com AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 3 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS INTRODUCTION The Data Logger Models DL 1080 1081 hereafter will be referred to in this document as Data Logger The Data Logger is a high resolution and high speed data acquisition and logging equipment for analog and digital signals The result of an advanced technological development the product is distinguished in diverse aspects such as high performance high connectivity and ease of configuration and operation This technology is presented as the ideal solution for applications that require flexibility and functionality for diverse communication networks Its main features include e Analog inputs 8 e Digital inputs outputs 8 Relay outputs 2 2 internal memory e SD Card interface up to 16 GB not available in some models RS485 interface o Main Modbus RTU master and slave o A
110. tion on this screen EJEJEAEJEJETEI E COM AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 88 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS STATUS SCREEN A list is shown in the status screen with information about the Data Logger and the DISPLAY itself Navigation is accomplished using the UP and DOWN keys The ENTER key has no function Information is organized in a hierarchical way where hierarchical levels are displayed by indentation on the left side Parameters that indented belong to the previous left justified parameter Tag Jiga de testes Firmware Version 1 01 Serial Number 0291 1656 Ethernet Enable Connected Downloading 79 8 The following parameters can monitored this screen Data Data Logger information Configured tag for the Data Logger Firmware Version Data Logger firmware version Serial Number Data Logger serial number Ethernet interface information Enabled Yes No if interface enabled disabled L uu Yes No if interface cable connected disconnected Data uuu uu Y Information about data recording Scan Interval eet ette rt odi
111. to print the chart DATA LOGGERS To export the selected data you must click on the Export button After a prior processing a window will appear where you must select the destination folder the file name and the file extension to be exported Destination Folder H WyDataBase File Export File Format Other formats C Include Milliseconds AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 64 Milliseconds Separator AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Since configuration software version 1 50 the exporting process was improved providing more control over the fields and formats of the exportation The basic window with the format choice became different Destination Folder MyDataBase File ExportedData File Format SUPER CHART 7 SuperView 7 Field Chart Whenever choosing the Other formats options a second window pops up allowing the choice of the type of the file and many other options Export dialog Export to ExportedData 1 xlsx Destination file ata_1 xlsx Select Open file after export Print file after export Export Type Fields Formats Header amp Footer Excel 2007 Options Formats Options Export to CS File MS Word 2007 Start Export Close Upon completion of the export process a window is displayed showing its success AEMC INSTRUMENTS 9
112. u can configure alarms to indicate error or exception conditions You must choose which channel must be used for the alarm what the alarm condition is and what the set point trigger value for the alarm is For example you can select an analog temperature channel to alarm when the temperature exceeds a critical threshold or a digital input channel to alarm when your state is different from the expected value A hysteresis can be configured to prevent a marginal condition such as an input that hovers around the set point value which would generate multiple alarm events In some cases like when the alarm channel is a digital input the hysteresis does not make much sense and should be maintained at 0 Whenever a digital channel is used for an alarm hysteresis shall not be used must be configured with O Each alarm can have one or more associated actions You should then choose what actions should be performed on the occurrence of an alarm or event different actions are organized by tabs The available actions are activation of relays activation of digital outputs if they are configured to be triggered by an alarm sending of e mails to one or more receivers selected from among the ones configured on the Ethernet interface configuration page sending a SNMP trap and the start and or stop of the recording Finally when everything is set up include the alarm in the list by clicking on the Add button When clicking on a
113. uld not download all the data the recording being faster might eventually turn around reaching and surpassing the download which would lead to data inconsistencies In this case whenever wrap around memory is used with high storage rates you should use a faster interface for download ALARMS 32 alarms are available in each Data Logger Each alarm requires you to choose a channel a condition a set point and hysteresis When the alarm condition is met example Channel_1 gt 45 0 C an event is generated for which different actions can be associated For each selected channel its current value is used in the comparison In the case of digital channels use the values associated with the two logical states When one channel is in error the configured error value will be used in the alarm The value of the channel to be used will always be the floating point value The available conditions are e Greater than gt Alarm condition is met when the selected channel is greater than the set point e Greater than or equal gt Alarm condition is met when the selected channel is greater or equal to the set point e Less than lt Alarm condition is met when the selected channel is less than the set point e Less than or equal lt Alarm condition is met when the selected channel is less than or equal to the set point e Equal Alarm condition is met when the selected channel is equal to the set point With this condition hyste
114. und in the file are replaced by their related value Again this will only happen in the files whose names start with example data htm These are all available markers Maker Replacement information 001 T96 Analog channel 1 tag 001 V96 Analog channel 1 current value JoANALOG 001 U96 Analog channel 1 unit JoANALOG 001 0 Analog channel 1 diagnostics information value Bit 0 open sensor Bit 1 shorted Pt100 Pt1000 Bit 2 out of limits Bit 3 Pt100 Pt1000 open cable JoANALOG 008 T96 Analog channel 8 tag ANALOG 008 V96 Analog channel 8 current value JoANALOG 008 U96 Analog channel 8 unit AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 77 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS JoANALOG 008 D96 Analog channel 8 diagnostics information value Bit 0 open sensor Bit 1 shorted Pt100 Pt1000 Bit 2 out of limits Bit 3 Pt100 Pt1000 open cable ee Digital channel 8 tag _ 5 3 4t4934tt2s2g2ct2t2tesBAN _ 5 iB l 2 Alarm 1 status ON active alarm or OFF not active Alarm 1 configured condition gt gt lt lt zz or Iz Alarm 1 configured unit ae 2 Alarm 32 status active alarm or OFF not active Alarm 32 configured condition gt gt lt lt zz or Iz INFO IN FWVER_ Firmware version Main RS485 interface Modbus mode Disabled Master ou Slave Selected logging me
115. ured to just use one connection In addition the client must be configured to use the passive mode NETWORK MANAGEMENT SNMP All of the enabled channels for reading as well as several status information have their values available via SNMP protocol read only there is no writing implemented on the equipment via SNMP Standard MIBs are not available in Data Logger Available SNMP information is listed below besides the following OIDs of the System group e SysDescr SysObjectlD e SysUpTime The available MIB is described below A MIB file is available in the product CD The branch Enterprise of MIB is used where the Enterprise number is 34590 The sub branch assigned to Data Logger is 1 Thus all information will have the OID starting in 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 The available OIDs e 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 0 Device tag OCTET STRING e 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 1 Device serial number OCTET STRING e 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 2 Firmware version OCTET STRING AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 79 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS Traps 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 3 Device date year INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 4 Device date month INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 5 Device date day INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 6 Device time hour INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 7 Device time minute INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 8 Device time second INTEGER 1 3 6 1 4 1 34590 1 9 RS485 interface enabling and configurat
116. ust choose the operation to be performed and which channel is to be used as the second operand in the operation when previously chosen Constant Value place the numeric value of the channel Finally choose a unit optional maximum of 10 characters for the channel plus an error value and the number of decimal places desired in the indication of the same one When clicking on Add the newly configured channel is added to the list of virtual channels When a virtual channel is configured all enabled input channels are available for use as operands including virtual channels already placed in the list This enables you to generate relatively complex expressions using the result of an operation as an operand in another one For more details please refer to the section on Virtual Channels under the chapter Data Logger Operation Clicking on any virtual channel in the list its parameters are loaded at the top fields To delete a channel you must select it from the list and click on Remove To delete all the virtual channels you must click on Remove All Channel 1 Operator Channel 2 Temp v v Unit Error Value Decimal Places B Channels Boiler emp Furnace saj Next 8 Virtual Channels AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 40 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ALARMS CONFIGURATION After setting up all channels yo
117. uxiliary DB9 connector not available in some models Modbus RTU slave e Ethernet services not available in some models o DHCP HTTP web page FTP client and server SMTP e mails sending SNMP Modbus TCP O O O O O e USB Host Device e DISPLAY HMI human machine interface DISPLAY optional O There are four input channel types in the Data Logger analog digital remote and virtual Analog and digital channels are those acquired directly by Data Logger through their respective inputs The remote channels are those acquired through Modbus RTU protocol operating as master on its RS485 interface Virtual channels are a special type of input channel where mathematical operations can be carried out allowing the calculation of complex formulas from the measured information The analog input channels are configurable for reading voltage current thermocouples Pt100 and Pt1000 signals These inputs count on the precision of a 24 bit A D converter with high acquisition speed which can reach 1000 samples per second The digital channels can be configured individually as inputs or outputs The Ethernet interface allows data download and data access of the inputs and outputs through services that can be individually enabled and configured Through a web browser HTTP one can visualize the data of the enabled channel diagnostics and general information of the Data Logger FIP client can be used for logging data downloads Data
118. ve you must configure your Modbus address the baud rate parity and number of stop bits When it is used as a master it is not necessary to configure the Modbus address only valid for the slaves In this case the configuration of Modbus network where it indicates which registers are read from what slaves will be carried through later on the Remote Channels screen Mode CO Disabled C Master Slave Parameters Address Stop Bits 1 2 Baud Rate Parity 11 5200 9 2 Interface RS485 Next y AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 24 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION The Ethernet interface configuration should be carried through the screen below If it is to be used it is recommended to disable it as shown here Services e H C x Disabled Ethernet Interface AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 25 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION TCP IP Once the interface is enabled the buttons on the left allow you to enable and configure each of the services offered by this interface The icon on the right of each button shows whether the related service is enabled or not The first configuration to be made is the selection of fixed IP or DHCP and in the case of fixed IP to choose the parameters relating to it such as Data Logger IP the subnet mask and default gateway You must choose
119. ve s response valid range 2 to 10 000 ms indicates how long it will wait after sending the command from the master If the answer does not come within this time it will be considered a communication error and a retry if configured will be carried through The time between commands valid range 1000 to 5000 ms indicates how much time Data Logger will wait between receiving the slave s response and sending the next command Channels Channels parameters Temperature 4 Temperature Modbus Slave Address Modbus Command 03 Read Holding Registers Initial Register Error Value 1 64 Configuration Reading Interval x 0 1 Attempts Max Response Time ms Time Between Commands ms H x Remote Channels Inserting a channel in the list AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 39 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS VIRTUAL CHANNELS CONFIGURATION The following screen allows configuration of the virtual channels Each virtual channel is the result of a mathematical or logical operation and must be configured by selecting a unique tag name maximum of 16 characters for this channel You should then select the first channel that will serve as the operand depending on the selected operation it will be the only one When you select Constant Value you will be able to assign a numeric value to the virtual channel this value can be used as an operand in other virtual channels Next you m
120. voltage or an open contact in the input this corresponding value is used by the virtual channels alarms and logs The digital outputs configured to be controlled by the alarms cannot be triggered by external Modbus commands Likewise the outputs configured to be controlled by external Modbus commands cannot be used by the alarms The outputs controlled by external commands can be used for example as control outputs or alarm outputs of SCADA software or PLCs The digital inputs outputs terminals are not isolated from the analog inputs terminals Do not use analog and digital signals coming from the same voltage source this will cause the logger to malfunction COUNTING From firmware version 1 10 on it is possible to perform pulse counting at the digital inputs of the Data Logger Counting resolution is 32 bit which means that each input can count from 0 up to 25 1 4294967295 When the maximum value is reached the next counted pulse will cause roll over and will reset the counting to zero The counting values can be accessed from Modbus registers see the Data Logger Modbus document and can also be copied to a virtual channel where they can be logged to memory or used by the alarms for example When applying a new configuration in the digital channels the counting values of all of the digital channels are reset to zero AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 100386 v5 70 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS
121. y name and report title An image can also be selected to be presented in the report such as company logo Destination Folder H MyDataBase File Report Report Info Author Click on the image to insert a logo John EFJAEMC Title INSTRUMENTS e CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP X cre Clicking the OK button will bring up a progress bar shown at the bottom of the screen and when ready the chart from the desired period will display A comment field is available to add text to be included with the final report Description Used Standard Thermocouple Procedure Climate Chamber 5150 Standard Report Background image on pages channel 20144038 13 00 00 2014 03 18 13 15 00 2014 0348 15 30 00 201403546 13 45 00 Y axis lower limit Y axis upper limit 90 AEMC INSTRUMENTS 99 MAN 100386 v5 60 AEMC INSTRUMENTS DATA LOGGERS At this point clicking on the OK button will generate and display the report This report can be printed or saved to a file for later access Preview A 39 Q GS dS Fl af 414 3 20 20 10 15 2012 03 10 AEMC 11 02 4 EB Nm Fa f Ei acc INSTRUMENTS CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP Test 25 Used Standard Thermocouple E Type Procedure Climate Chamber 5150 First 2014 0318 1250 51 2014 05 18 13 5758 57 5 87 chaneli 56 5 96 1

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