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XR5 Terminal Mode User`s Guide

1. Hardware Setup See page 53 for recommended cables and cable connections XR5 Terminal Mode Online Setup Refer to the Online User s Manual for instructions to set up and use Online Use the following Online settings with the XRS Terminal Settings Emulate VT100 Font Large Return CR Backspace BS Add LF Not checked Display follows cursor Checked Auto wrap to next line Checked Local echo Not checked Pacing Off Communication Settings Method Serial Port Serial Baud 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity N Stop Bits 1 Handshake None Macintosh Linux Pocket PC The following terminal emulators can be used to set up an XRS for a logging session transfer data and display sensor data in real time If your computer does not have a serial port please see the XR5 Data Logger User s Guide for current USB Serial Port Adapter recommendations Use the following com port settings for any terminal emulator Bits per second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow control None ZTerm for Macintosh ZTerm a shareware terminal emulation program for the Macintosh is available at http homepage mac com dalverson zterm minicom for Linux minicom a terminal emulation program is included in most Linux distributions It is also available at http alioth debian org projects minicom Note Pace now offers a free Linux version of LogXR Software for the XR5 vxhpc for Pocket PC vxhp
2. Secure Data The XR5 Data Logger s rugged EEprom memory retains data for over 100 years in the event of a power loss Data may be transferred securely using the industry standard Xmodem communication protocol A two level password system may be utilized to prevent unauthorized operational changes or data transfers Alarm messages on your cell phone With an optional GSM modem and a GSM cell phone the XR5 s SMS text message capability may be utilized The phone number of a GSM cell phone and an alarm text message are entered into the XRS see SMS Setup on page 26 for details Then when an alarm condition occurs an SMS message consisting of the alarm message the current reading and a time stamp is sent to your GSM cell phone GSM carriers in the USA include Cingular AT amp T Verizon and others Real Time Display When an XR5 Data Logger is connected to a computer or PDA a Real Time Display is available When selected the current active channels display readings at a user selected update interval The display update interval can be set for any time period from 2 seconds to 24 hours The Real Time Display can function while simultaneously logging data in all modes except the Fast Logging modes Note The real time display provides true readings for all sensors that have a linear scale or for Pace PT900 series precision temperature probes Non linear sensors that require a look up table display raw a d readings in real
3. Fast blinks Fast Logging is active Red 5 second blinks One or more active Alarms Note The Red LED does not function when Fast Logging Manual Start Stop Pre set Start Stop Log on Alarm Cycle Logging start time active period pause period stop time Log on Ext Trigger Manual Start Wrap Preset Start Wrap Manual Start Stop Log on Alarm Log on External Trigger and Cycle Logging may have any number of individual data segments limited only be available memory Standard Average 1 second internal sampling Peak 1 second internal sampling Differential Channel x 1 minus Channel x where x is channel 2 4 6 or 8 Peak and Average sampling are only available when using the following Slow Logging modes Manual Preset Manual Start Wrap Preset Start Wrap and Cycle Any time interval from 1 second to 24 hours plus 2Hz to 1000Hz for Fast Logging modes During Fast Logging the pulse inputs are disabled and the User interface is disabled except to stop logging All eight analog channels have individually adjustable high and low alarm limits Configurable alarm responses for all slow logging modes include activate Alarm output dial out to a host computer modem required send a descriptive SMS alarm message to a cell phone GSM modem required Alarms are disabled for all fast logging modes except Log on Alarm Current readings of all active channels and optional time stamp Updated When readings are logged to memory
4. XR5 Terminal Mode Manual Dialout GSM Cellular modem connected to the XR5 An XRS s data may be transferred wirelessly by connecting a GSM Cellular modem to the XR5 and using a second modem with your Computer or PDA the host modem The following instructions explain how to set up an XR5 with a GSM Cellular modem and call it from a local Host computer or PDA IMPORTANT It is strongly recommended that the following procedure be fully tested in a local setting for example in an office to confirm that the hardware has been correctly set up Once the hardware is functioning correctly in a local setting the XR5 and GSM modem can be installed with confidence at the remote Site Required Hardware Host Computer or PDA and modem host modem Pace GSM Cellular modem package see details below A phone line for the host computer s modem Recommended Host Modem Zoom Model 2949 or 2836 External Faxmodem An existing different internal or external modem may give satisfactory results GSM Modem Setup The Pace GSM Cellular Modem package consists of the following items Wavecom GSM modem pre configured to communicate with the XR5 Model M1213A 900 1900MHz North America and some South American countries Model M1203A 900 1800MHz Europe and Asia To confirm the GSM frequency used in your country please see http www gsmworld com roaming gsminfo index shtml GSM Antenna magnetic mount with connecting cable Antenna connect
5. File Edit Yiew Call Transfer Help XR5 8B SE 001 Data 1 2 Xmodem Binary Transfer Transmit Delay Enter Selection Connected 0 01 57 ANSI 9600 8 N 1 The Data menu enables a user or computer program to transfer binary data to a computer or PDA using the Xmodem file transfer protocol 1 Xmodem Binary Transfer Transfers all logged data 2 Transmit Delay Adds a delay to each transmitted character equal to the Transmit Delay value times 30ms A delay is needed when transferring data to some slower PDAs to prevent character over runs NOTE When a data transfer is in progress the transfer may be terminated by sending an Esc character press the Esc key Xmodem transfer using HyperTerminal eS Gono Select 1 Xmodem Binary Transfer If the XR5 Data Logger has no data to transfer the message No Data appears From the HyperTerminal menu select Transfer Receive File Click the Browse button to select a different directory if the directory shown is not where you wish to store your data file Make sure Use receiving protocol is set to Xmodem Click the Receive button Type in a file name and we suggest you use a bin extension to signify it is a binary file Once the transfer is complete you need to Unpack the file using Pace LogXR Software The Unpacked file can be viewed in Excel or a text editor like Notepad 10 XR5 Terminal Mode Converting Binary XR5 Dat
6. you can do any of the following without affecting the logging session gt Use the Menu screens gt Use the Real Time Mode gt Transfer Logged data 1 Manual Logging begins between one and two seconds from the time Start is selected from the Main Menu Logging will continue until the memory is full or may be manually stopped using the Start Stop selection from the Main Menu Logging may be manually stopped and started any number of times until the memory is full using the Start Stop selection from the main menu 2 Preset A future start time and optional end time is entered If the end time is already past logging will continue until the memory is full Logging may be manually stopped using the Start Stop selection from the Main Menu f the Start Time entered is already past logging will never start 3 Cycle Select a future Start time Active logging time duration Pause time duration and an End time If the End time is past Cycle logging continues until the memory is full Cycle logging can be stopped from the Main Menu s Start Stop selection While the XR5 is in the Pause part of the cycle the Current State of the Status screen displays Waiting If the Start Time entered is already past logging will never start 4 Log On Alarm Log data on all active channels only while one or more alarms are active Alarm limits are checked at each Log Interval so an Alarm level must be main
7. 5v input with 100k input impedance Connect to any PACE Pressure Sensor External Input cables see page 40 do not work with Type B inputs Type B inputs may be modified at the factory for a fixed range of 0 15 3v or 0 30 6v 100k input impedance Note All XRS SE models have three 24 bit pulse inputs X Y and Z 28 XR5 Terminal Mode Selection guide XR5 8A SE If your primary need is for up to eight channels of temperature contact closures 0 2 5v or 4 20ma signals or up to 4 temperature and 4 humidity we would recommend the 8A SE PACE Pressure Sensors do not directly connect to the 8A SE XR5 8B SE If you need to log primarily 0 5v signals which accept a 100k load and or PACE Pressure or AC Current Sensors the 8B SE is a good choice The 8B SE will not accept PACE Temperature Probes AC Voltage Sensors or Contact closures XR5 8X SE If you need to simultaneously log Pressure and Temperature the 8X SE is a good choice All PACE sensors and probes directly connect to the 8X SE PULSE INPUTS All XR5 SE models have 3 pulse inputs which may be directly connected to pulse output Wind Speed or KWH Transducers Rain Gages Water Meters and Gas Meters One pulse input may by used as a dedicated External trigger input for the Log on Ext Trigger logging modes One pulse input may be used as an Alarm Output ADDITIONAL COMMENTS XR5 8A SE Direct connect
8. Adapter lt gt Pace IC 209 Cable lt gt XR5 Communication Software We recommend Online which runs on the Palm and Sony PDAs listed above It is available from PalmSource at http palmsource palmgear com index cfm fuseaction software showsoftware amp prodid 2052 See page 7 for additional details 53 XR5 Terminal Mode Top Level Commands When inactive the XR5 is normally in the Top Level command state In the Top Level state the XR5 will respond to 3 commands detailed below All other combination of characters is ignored Command Total characters Result text 4 Sends the Text Interface Main menu Sending an Esc character from the Main menu puts the XRS5 back into the top level T 1 Sends a readable text string consisting of the current date and time and the current scaled value of each active channel Each value is separated by a comma The XR5 continues to respond to any top level command h 1 Enters the LogXR communications protocol Commands in this mode are binary commands with CRC checksums Sending an Esc character puts the XR5 back into the top level Terminal Mode Limitations Using the Terminal Mode a PDA or computer may be used to launch a logging session view readings in Real Time read current XR5 Status start stop logging and transfer logged data as a binary data file However binary data files must be converted to readable files using Pace LogXR Software Termin
9. Red Alarm If Slow Logging is active blinks every 5 seconds if an alarm becomes active Continues blinking until a new Logging session is started irrespective of alarm status Disabled always off if Fast Logging is active 27 XR5 Terminal Mode Available models The XR5 Data Logger is available in three analog input configurations XR5 8A SE Channels 1 8 Type A inputs XR5 8B SE Channels 1 8 Type B inputs XR5 8X SE Channels 1 2 3 4 Type A inputs Channels 5 6 7 8 Type B inputs Extended memory option An extended memory version 260 250 readings of each of the above models is available Add a M to the model number to specify the extended memory version TYPE A INPUT User selectable for Temperature Switch Closure 0 2 5v or Resistance Temperature Connects to a PACE PT900 series Temperature Probe Switch closure Connect to an unpowered contact closure 0 2 5v 0 to 2 5 volt input 1OMohm input impedance Resistance Connect to a 2 wire resistance midpoint 30k ohms highest resolution is from 1k to 300k ohms For 4 20ma signals use a 0 2 5v input with a shunt resistor part INP 1240hm When monitoring multiple 4 20ma signals all shunt resistors connect to a shared common External Input Cables are available to convert any Type A input to a Type B 0 5v input or a 0 10v 0 15v 0 30v or 0 60v input See page 40 for details TYPE B INPUT Fixed 0
10. _ Connected 4 45 21 9600 8 N 1 1 On Off Set individual channels On active or Off inactive 2 Channel Type XRS model differences in shaded area Channel Type selections for the XR5 8A SE All Channels 1 Temperature Pace Temperature Probe precision 30k thermistor 2 Switch Switch closure or relay contact Open 1 Closed 0 3 0 2 5V 0 2 5v input 10Mohm input impedance 4 Resistance Two wire resistance Range midpoint 30k Channel Type selections for the XR5 8X SE Channels 1 2 3 4 1 Temperature Pace Temperature Probe precision 30k thermistor 2 Switch Switch closure or relay contact Open 1 Closed 0 3 0 2 5V 0 2 5v input 10Mohm input impedance 4 Resistance Two wire resistance Range midpoint 30k Channel 5 6 7 8 1 0 5V Fixed 0 5v input 100k input impedance Channel Type for the XR5 8B SE All Channels 1 0 5V Fixed 0 5v input 100k input impedance For Channel X 1 Pulse Count pulses 4095 maximum counts per log interval 2 Trigger Trigger input for Log on Ext Trigger logging mode For Channel Y 1 Pulse Fixed Count pulses 4095 maximum counts per log interval For Channel Z 1 Pulse Count pulses 4095 maximum counts per log interval 16 XR5 Terminal Mode 2 Ext Alarm Alarm output 3 3v One or more alarms active Ov no alarms 3 Channel Mode 1 Standard Log reading at sample interval 2 Average Internally sample every 1 second store average value at
11. beside the D sub connector The other end of the cable is terminated with a Plug in modular power supply Plug the power supply into an AC power receptacle Initiating the Dial out 1 Use your terminal emulator or communication program like HyperTerminal to initialize the host modem by keying AT amp F lt Enter gt The modem should respond with OK 2 Manually call the remote modem from your Computer or PDA by dialing the remote modem s phone number using the terminal emulator The key sequence to initiate a call is ATDTxxx lt Enter gt where xxx is the phone number of the remote modem After the remote modem has answered the call the modems attempt to establish a connection audible chimes When the host modem responds with CONNECT the connection is successfully established Once a connection has been established the XR5 functions just as if it was connected directly to your Computer or PDA Accessing the XR5 While connected data may be transferred from the remote XR5 a new logging session may be launched by sending a Setup to the XR5 Status and Real Time Mode may be displayed as explained earlier in this manual When you are finished accessing the XR5 terminate the phone connection by keying three plus signs and after pausing at least 1 second key ATH lt Enter gt Once the local modem goes on hook terminating the call the remote GSM modem will go on hook also ending the Manual Dial out
12. channel 3 for temperature and channel 4 for humidity Scaling Values Enter the Slope and Offset values listed on the TRH 160 Probe See page 17 for details on entering scaling values Excitation Time The TRH 160 requires 150ms Excitation time see page 18 for details Temperature Compensation If the TRH 160 Probe is used in a temperature range from 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F temperature compensation is not required If any temperature data is outside this range the following temperature compensation formula should be applied to the RH data set for best accuracy RHc RH 1 0546 0 00216 T Where RH RH not temperature compensated T Temperature of TRH 160 s temperature sensor in C RHc RH compensated for TRH 160 Probe temperature Temperature compensation is built into Pace LogXR Software Installation Orientation In moist environments the TRH 160 Probe should be mounted with the stainless steel filter pointing down This will allow any water condensate to drain out the sensor and not collect inside the sensor where it could damage the electronic circuitry within the body of the probe 35 Pressure Sensors XR5 Terminal Mode PACE offers a variety of direct connect Pressure Sensors for the XR5 SE Data Logger All require no external power P1000 and P1500 P1510 Pressure Sensors Connect directly to an XR5 SE Data Logger s 0 5v input channel no external power required Recommended for high and low
13. or at any time interval from 2 seconds to 24 hours user selectable Can be active while any slow logging mode is active with no effect on the logging session 31 Data transfer Clock accuracy Battery life Battery type External power input Excitation terminals XR5 Terminal Mode Data may be transferred while any Slow Logging mode is active or when not logging All data is transferred via the Xmodem protocol at 9600bps in a binary format Pace LogXR Software must be used to convert XR5 binary files into a readable text files compatible with Excel or a text file viewer like Notepad 1 minute per month at 25 C 2 5 minutes per month from 10 to 60 C Clock accuracy is also Time Stamp accuracy for all logging modes and logging intervals Battery life is dependent on logging rate and Real Time Mode use Logging Interval Battery life 1 second 2 months 10 seconds 1 year 1 minute 5 years Displaying data constantly in Real Time reduces battery life For example if real time mode is constantly active 24 7 with a 2 second update interval the batteries will discharge in about 3 months Lithium 1 2 AA size 3 6 volt 2 required Voltage range 8 0 10 0 vdc 9vdc nominal Warning A voltage higher than Ilvdc on the External Power Input may damage the unit Maximum current draw sampling and communication active is approx 5ma higher if external sensors are drawing power from the XR5 s exc
14. selected Slow Logging interval 3 Peak Internally sample every 1 second store peak value at selected Slow Logging interval 4 Differential Displays for even numbered channels only Log the difference of 2 adjacent channels Channel Log value of 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 Channel 4 6 Channel 5 Channel 6 8 Channel 7 Channel 8 Notes Average and Peak channel modes only function in the following Slow Logging modes Manual Manual Start Wrap Preset Preset Start Wrap and Cycle Differential mode only functions with PT900 Series Temperature Probes and sensors signals with linear scaling To log Switch closure ON time as percent of Logging Interval Select Average Mode with Channel Type Switch For example If the selected log interval is 10 minutes and the switch is closed for a total of 60 seconds during a 10 minute interval then the data will read 10 0 for that 10 minute interval meaning that the switch was closed for 10 of the time 600 seconds total time vs 60 seconds closed time 4 Scaling Values Applies only if Channel Type is 0 2 5v or 0 5v Slope and Offset Values for all PACE Sensors are listed in the Appendix The Slope and Offset may be decimal values in the range of 163 84 to 163 84 or whole numbers in the range of 16384 to 16384 To read and transfer data as actual volts enter the following Input Range Slope Offset Range of Readings Units 0 2 5v 1 0 0 000 2 500 Volts
15. side refrigeration and air conditioning systems chilled water hot water air gas oil and steam pressure P1000 pressure ranges are currently stocked include 0 5 psig 0 25 psig Vac 15 to 120 psig and VAC 15 to 600 psig P1500 Pressure Sensors are available in 0 100 0 250 0 500 0 1000 0 2500 0 5000 and 0 10 000 psig ranges Compatibility Model Max of P1000 Sensors Max of P1500 P1510 Sensors XR5 8A SE 0 XR5 8B SE 8 XR5 8X SE 4 0 5 due to higher power requirement of P1500 P1510 4 Wiring P1500 or P1000 if leads are Green Black and White Lead Color XR5 Terminal Function Black C Ground White E Excitation Green Any 0 5v input Pressure Signal P1500 or P1510 if leads are Red Black and White Lead Color XR5 Terminal _ _ Function Black C Ground Red E Excitation White Any 0 5v input Pressure Signal P1000 if leads are Red Yellow and White Lead Color XR5 Terminal _ _ Function White C Ground Red E Excitation Yellow Any 0 5v input Pressure Signal XR5 Setup Use a 0 5v input range for the pressure sensor s input channel Excitation Time All P1000 Pressure Sensors require 30ms of Excitation time All P1500 P1510 Pressure Sensors require 150ms of Excitation time see Setup page 9 for details Scaling Values The Slope and Offset scaling values for PACE Pressure Sensors are listed below The values are listed for units of PSI To read pressures in a different measurement unit contact PACE Techni
16. time mode This limitation does not exist for customers using LogXR Software Long battery life XR5 Data Loggers are powered by a pair of user replaceable lithium batteries Battery life is greater than 2 years under typical usage The battery voltage is displayed on the XR5 s Status Screen An external power input is provided for Pace Power Supply PS 9V If external power is used the batteries will power the unit during power outages battery shelf life is 10 years Direct Connect Sensors PACE offers over 25 precision sensors optimized for XR5 Data Loggers including Temperature Humidity Pressure AC Current and AC Voltage All PACE sensors require no external power XR5 Terminal Mode HyperTerminal session for Windows computers In order to use HyperTerminal your computer needs an RS232 serial port also referred to as a COM port If your computer does not have a serial port you will either need to add a serial port board to your computer or if your computer has a USB port you can add a USB to RS232 adapter available at retail computer outlets See the XR5 Data Logger User s Guide for recommended models Hardware Setup Connect the IC209 Cable from the RS232 Port on the XRS to a 9 pin male serial connector on your PC typically Com Port 1 or 2 Com1 or Com2 Creating a HyperTerminal session 1 Launch HyperTerminal usually found by selecting Start Programs Accessories Communications A New Connection sc
17. to PACE sensors and probes up to 8 of any type or any combination of up to 8 except PACE Pressure Sensors Logs up to eight 0 2 5v or 4 20ma signals each 4 20ma signal requires a PACE resistor INP 124ohm Log up to eight contact closures XR5 8B SE Eight fixed 0 Sv inputs with 100k input impedance Only PACE AC Current and PACE Pressure Sensors direct connect to the 8B SE XRS5 8X SE Direct connect to all PACE sensors and probes up to 2 Temp RH Probes or up to 4 of any other type Logs up to four 0 5v signals which accept a 100k load and up to four 0 2 5v signals or 4 20ma signals each 4 20ma signal requires a PACE shunt resistor INP 124ohm Directly logs up to four contact closures The XR5 8X SE is a versatile Data Logger It will directly connect to all PACE sensors and probes For example you could connect 2 AC Amps sensors 2 Pressure Sensors one Temperature Relative Humidity Probe a second Temperature Probe and one contact closure to a single XR5 8X SE The three pulse inputs existing on all XR5 SE models could be used to log Water consumption kilowatt hours and Gas consumption Pulse output sensors available from other vendors See page 42 for more information 29 XR5 Terminal Mode Specifications TYPE A INPUT Temperature Accuracy 0 15 C from 10 to 40 C 0 3 C from 25 to 85 C Temperature Resolution 0 02 C at 25 C 12 bits 0 06 C or better from 25 to 75 C Temperature Ra
18. to a 9pin female to 9pin male Null Modem Adapter is a replacement for the Pace AN 9M Adapter Communications Software For Pocket PC s we recommend vxhpc by Cambridge Computer http www cam com vxhpc html 52 Palm XR5 Terminal Mode Hardware Palm OS devices with an RS232 port include Palm Tungsten models T T2 T3 T5 C and W 1705 m515 m505 m500 m130 m125 Zire 71 m105 m100 VII Vx Ie Sony CLIE S and N series Palm RS232 Cable A Palm RS232 Cable connects to the Pace IC209 Cable which connects to the XR5 An RS232 Cable from serialio com is available for the following Palms Tungsten models T3 T2 T C and W Zire 71 m500 m505 m515 m125 m130 i705 http www serialio com products adaptors PalmSerial_RS232 htm An RS232 Cable from pcables com is available for the Tungsten T5 http www pcables com Part PLPT5 M9 6 Cable connections Palm PDA lt gt RS232 Cable lt gt Pace IC209 Cable lt gt XR5 Using a Palm Serial HotSync Cable A Palm Serial HotSync Cable can be used to communicate with the XR5 but requires one or two additional adapters to make it work with the XRS Cable connections with Pace AN 9M Adapter Palm PDA lt gt Serial HotSync Cable lt gt Pace AN 9M Adapter lt gt Pace IC209 Cable lt gt XR5 Cable connections with 9 pin male Gender Changer and Null Modem Adapter Palm PDA lt gt Serial HotSync Cable lt gt male Gender changer lt gt Null Modem
19. values See page 17 for details on entering scaling values Model Range Slope Offset P300 0 1 inch H20 gauge 0 25 0 16 0 5 inch H20 gauge 1 25 0 31 0 10 inch H20 gauge 2 5 0 62 0 30 inch H20 gauge 7 5 1 87 1 inch H2O Differential 0 5 1 12 5 inch H20 Differential 2 5 5 62 10 inch H20 Differential 5 0 11 25 30 inch H20 Differential 15 0 33 75 0 15 psig or psia 3 33 0 83 0 30 psig or psia 6 67 1 67 37 XR5 Terminal Mode AC Current Sensors Connect directly to an XR5 input channel no external power required Self powered split core design in a rugged plastic housing Compatibility Model Maximum of PACE AC Current Sensors XR5 8A SE 8 XR5 8B SE 8 XR5 8X SE 8 Wiring Lead Color XR5 Terminal Function Black C Ground Red Any 0 2 5v or 0 5v input Signal XR5 Setup Pace Current Sensors may be connected to either 0 5v input or a 0 2 5v input Using a 0 2 5v input causes the AC amps range to be reduced by a factor of 2 Enter the Slope and Offset scaling values listed below Using a 0 2 5v input Model Range ac amps Slope Offset Resolution SC100A 0 50 20 0 0 0 0 01 amps SC200A 0 100 40 0 0 0 0 02 amps SCS500A 0 250 100 0 0 0 0 06 amps SC1500A 0 750 300 0 0 18 amps Using a 0 5v input Model Range ac amps Slope Offset Resolution SC100A 0 100 20 0 0 0 0 02 amps SC200A 0 200 40 0 0 0 0 05 amps SC500A 0 500 100 0 0 0 0 12 amps SC1500A 0 1500 300 0 0 36 amps Because of its higher output impe
20. 0 5v 1 0 0 000 5 000 Volts To read and transfer data as raw 12 bit readable values 0 4095 enter the following Range Slope Offset 0 2 5v 1638 0 0 5v 819 0 5 Descriptions Channel description of up to 24 characters 17 XR5 Terminal Mode 6 Alarms A high and low alarm limit may be entered Using the XR5 s Terminal Mode alarm limits can not be entered as readable values but must first be converted to equivalent raw a d values whole numbers from 0 to 4096 A utility program is available from Pace Scientific to convert alarm values With Pace LogXR Software simply enter the desired alarm limits and the software internally converts these values to the necessary raw A d values The following formula may be used to manually calculate XR5 raw a d alarm limits Desired alarm limit Offset 4095 Slope maximum voltage range For example the Pace P1000 25 Pressure Transducer 0 25 psig has an Slope of 6 25 and an Offset of 3 12 To calculate an alarm limit of 20 psig substitute into the above formula as follows 20 3 12 4095 6 25 5 3030 round to nearest whole number So an alarm limit of 20 psig is entered as 3030 the equivalent raw a d value Enter 0 to disable low alarm generation Enter 4096 to disable high alarm generation If an alarm condition occurs after a Logging Session is started the Red LED will blink every 5 seconds The Red LED will continue to blink until a new
21. C 61000 4 2 ESD 15kV air 8kV contact IEC 61000 4 4 EFT 40Amps 5 50ns Maximum Continuous fault voltage Type A 0 2 5v input 3 6v Type B 0 5v input 7 25v 30 XR5 Terminal Mode GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Overall dimensions Weight with batteries Mounting Input termination Screw terminals 20 Operating limits Case material IP Protection rating Memory capacity Data retention Number of channels Communication interface LED indicators 2 Logging modes Sampling modes Logging interval Alarming capabilities Real time mode 4 88 length 2 21 width 1 28 height 124mm x 56 2mm x 32 5mm Length includes mounting ears width includes detachable terminal block 4 2 ounces 120 grams Two 0 187 dia mounting holes on enclosure centerline spaced 4 5 114 3mm apart Detachable 20 position screw terminal block Recommended wire size 16 to 28 awg solid or stranded Use stranded wire if multiple wires are terminated in a single terminal block 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 5 90 R H non condensing Tough Flame Retardant ABS Plastic UL flammability rating 94V O IP50 Time stamped twelve bit readings Standard models 63 642 Extended memory M models 260 250 Over 100 years with no power Eight analog inputs channels three pulse input channels Serial 3 wire EIA TIA 562 signal levels RS232 compatible 9600 bps Green 5 second blinks Slow logging is active
22. Differential Pressure Transmitter with measurement range of 10inch W C 10inch 4ma 10inch 20ma Oinch 12ma Input voltage resistance current Using INP 124ohm resistor Slope Offset calculations would be as follows Slope 10 10 124 0 020 124 0 004 20 2 48 0 496 10 08 Offset 10 1 10 08 124 0 004 15 00 For a 4 20ma Transmitter with a range of 10 inch water column to 10 inch water column Slope 10 08 Offset 15 00 using a 124 ohm resistor 44 XR5 Terminal Mode Calculating Slope and Offset Voltage output Transducers Please note Our free LogXR Software has a Calculate Slope and Offset button in the Setup screen s Channel tab that can calculate a transducer s slope and offset for you Simply fill in the blanks and click Calculate and the slope and offset values are displayed Use the following formulas to calculate Slope and Offset values Transducer maximum reading Transducer minimum reading Transducer output voltage at maximum reading Transducer output voltage at minimum reading Offset Transducer minimum reading 1 slope Transducer output voltage at minimum reading Example 1 Pressure Transducer with a measurement range of 0 to 100 psig 0 psig 0 5v 100 psig 4 5v Slope 100 0 4 5 0 5 100 4 25 Offset 0 1 25 0 5 12 5 For a Pressure Transducer with a range of 0 to 100 psig and a voltage output fro
23. IONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU PACE PROVIDES THIS DOCUMENTATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This documentation could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions Pace Scientific Inc may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or program s described in this documentation at any time without notice Pocket Logger is a registered trademark of Pace Scientific Inc Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp Online is a trademark of Mark Space Softworks Printed in the United States of America Contents INTRODUCTION TERMINAL MODE HyperTerminal for Windows Online for Palm OS Devices ZTerm for Macintosh Minicom for Linux Vxhpc for Pocket PC USER INTERFACE Main Menu Data Converting Binary XR5 Data Files Opening an XR5 Data File in Excel Saving an XR5 Data File as an Excel Workbook Status Real Time Mode Setup Channel Setup Slow Logging Modes Fast Logging Modes Start Stop SMS Message Setup APPENDIX Screw Terminal Assignments LED Functions Available Models Model Selection Guide Specifications Battery Repla
24. N600 0 600 240 0 0 15 volt 0 2 5v First generation PACE AC Voltage Sensors may be connected to a XR5 0 2 5v input The AC Input Voltage Range of the SV300 and SV600 is half scale when used with the XR5 Model Range ac volts Slope Offset Resolution XR5 input SV300 0 150 60 0 0 04 volt 0 2 5v SV600 0 300 120 0 0 08 volt 0 2 5v PACE AC Voltage Sensors are not recommended for use with the XR5 s 0 5v input range Doing so will result in a measurement error of about 4 39 XR5 Terminal Mode Additional Voltage Ranges Pace offers external INP Cables that provide alternate input ranges for any 0 2 5v Type A analog input Part Input Range Input Impedance INP 5V 0 5vdc 100k INP 10V 0 10vdc 100k INP 15V 0 15vdc 100k INP 30V 0 30vdc 100k INP 60V 0 60vdc 100k INP 124ohm 4 20ma 124 ohm Pace INP Cables can not be used on 0 5v Type B inputs XRS5 Setup Select the 0 2 5v input range and enter the following scaling values to read the input signal as a voltage Part Input Range Slope Offset INP 5V 0 5vdc 2 0 INP 10V 0 10vde 4 0 INP 15V 0 15vde 6 0 INP 30V 0 30vde 12 0 INP 60V 0 60vdc 24 05 0 INP 124ohm 4 20ma see page 44 for slope and offset calculation for 4 20ma signals 40 XR5 Terminal Mode Potentiometer Applications The XR5 Data Logger can log analog readings from potentiometric devices The potentiometer should be 10kohms or higher Potentiometric devices include inclinometers and li
25. Slow 7 E Clock 16 56 59 2 6 03 Other nter Selection Connected 0 08 21 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 1 Label Describes the XR5 Data Logger or logging session May be up to 32 characters in length 2 Description May describe the logging session in more detail A text string of up to 64 characters 3 Slow Interval Any time interval between second and 12 hours Defines how often readings are logged for Slow Logging modes Fast Interval Select a Hz rate 2Hz 1000Hz Hz stands for Hertz a measure of frequency For example 100 Hz is 100 times per second or 1 sample every 10 milliseconds The Fast Interval applies only to Fast Logging modes Notes The selected Interval is for each active channel For example if all 8 channels are ON and 200Hz is selected then each channel will store 200 readings per second The fastest logging rates function with a reduced number of channels Fast Logging Rate Maximum ON Channels 1000 Hz 1 500 Hz 2 250 Hz 4 200 Hz 6 2 Hz 100 Hz 8 Channel Setup see next page Log Mode see pages 19 to 22 Clock Sets the XR5 s Real Time Clock Other see page 23 Fae a 15 XR5 Terminal Mode Channel Setup 9600 com1 HyperTerminal File Edit Yiew Call Transfer Help De 28 08 XR5 8K SE 001 Channel Setup On OFF Channel Type Channel Mode Scaling Values Descriptions Alarms Excitation Time nter Selection
26. XR5 Terminal Mode XR5 Terminal Mode User s Guide Models XR5 8A SE XR5 8B SE XR5 8X SE March 2005 Copyright 2004 2005 Pace Scientific Inc All rights reserved Pace Scientific ZN Data Loggers and Sensors XR5 Terminal Mode Disclaimer The following warranty and liability disclaimer apply to this product PACE SCIENTIFIC INC PACE MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING ITS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS PACE DOES NOT WARRANT GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF ITS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS OR OTHERWISE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF ITS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS IS ASSUMED BY YOU THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES THE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN NO EVENT WILL PACE ITS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ITS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS EVEN IF PACE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITAT
27. a Files Launch LogXR Software From the main menu select Utilities Convert Binary File Navigate to the saved XRS binary file and select it Click Unpack A text file is created with the same name as the binary file but with a txt extension and can be opened in a program such as Excel or Notepad ie eS Opening an XR5 Text File in Excel Launch Excel and click File Open At the bottom of the Open dialog change Files of type to display Text Files Use the Open dialog to navigate to the XR5 data file txt file extension and select it Click Open In the Text Import Wizard select Delimited and then click Next Check the Comma checkbox and click Next Click Finish Scroll down past the header info to see your data If the time stamps in column A are not visible beside your data you will need to widen column A To do this move your mouse cursor between the A and B column headings column selectors and double click SE VON Ps Ro Saving an XR5 Data File as an Excel Workbook 1 With a data file open in Excel click File Save As 2 In Save as type at the bottom of the Save As dialog select Microsoft Excel Workbook 3 Click Save 11 XR5 Terminal Mode Main Menu 2 Status 600com1 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help XR5 8A SE 001 Status Current State Stopped Log Time Until Full d 8h 48m Os Log Interval Oh Om 10s Log Mode Manual Cloc
28. a is lost Manual Start Wrap Logging is started using the Start Stop selection from the Main Menu Logging will continue indefinitely in a wrap around mode Once logging is stopped from the Main Menu if logging is re started a new logging session begins and all prior logged data is lost Preset Start Wrap Logging begins at a selected future Start time Once logging is stopped from the Main Menu if logging is re started a new logging session begins and all prior logged data is lost If the Start Time is already past logging will never start 20 XR5 Terminal Mode Fast Log Modes 9600 com1 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help XR5 8K SE 001 Fast Log Modes Manual Preset Cycle Log On Alarm Log on Ext Trigger 2 3 4 A Immediate Log Alarm Enter Selection Connected 4 46 40 ANSI 9600 8 N 1 While Fast Logging is active data is logged at the selected Hertz Interval 2Hz to 300Hz Fast Logging can be stopped by pressing the Q key While Fast Logging is active gt Menu screens are disabled gt Pulse logging is disabled gt Alarms are disabled unless using Log on Alarm 1 Manual Logging is started by selecting Start Logging from the Main Menu s Start Stop selection Logging stops when the Q key is pressed or the memory becomes full 2 Preset Logging begins at a future Start Time If the selected End Time is already past logging will stop when
29. al Load 100k for XR5 0 5v input range 10M for XR5 0 2 5v input range Voltage output sensors externally powered Excitation voltage Any user provides necessary power supply Maximum current draw Any user provides necessary power supply Warm up time Any if power is applied to sensor for duration of logging session Signal Output A output voltage within the range of 0 Svdc Examples to 3v 0 5 to 4 5v 0 25 to 4 75v Output Signal Load 100k for XR5 0 5v input range 10M for XR5 0 2 5v input range 4 20ma Sensors externally powered Excitation voltage Any user provides necessary current loop power supply Warm up time Any if power is applied to sensor for duration of logging session Signal Output 4 20ma Output Signal Load 124 ohms for XR5 0 2 5v input range use PACE INP 124ohm resistor Important XRS5 inputs are not isolated multiple 4 20ma signals share a common ground In some cases 4 20ma isolators may be required See next page for more details Pulse Output Sensors All XR5 SE Data Loggers have 3 pulse inputs with the following specifications Each Pulse Input can be set for a Mechanical Switch dry contact or a Solid State Pulse Mechanical Switch Maximum Rate 15 Hz Debounce amp Min Hold Time 30 ms Solid State Pulse Maximum Rate 900 Hz Debounce amp Min Hold Time 0 5 ms Voltage Pulse Positive amplitude range 2 3 to 3 6 v Positive going input threshold 2 3v Negative going input threshold 0 6
30. al Mode includes a Real Time selection that sends current sensor values as readable character string at a user selected rate for example every 2 seconds A similar real time string may be sent using the r command All linear sensors transducers and the Pace PT9xx Series Temperature Probes display scaled readable values However other non linear 2 wire sensors display either raw A D values or actual resistance if the channel Type was set to Resistance Non linear 2 wire sensors include the LS100 Light Sensor the PT510 PT520 Platinum RTD and if the XR5 has a millivolt option all thermocouples For use with the Terminal Mode the XR5 can store a single non linear scaling table in internal memory The XRS5 SE ships with a 30k thermistor table for Pace PT9xx Series Temperature Probes loaded in memory However an alternate non linear sensor table may be loaded into the XR5 to allow a different non linear sensor to be readable from Terminal Mode For example a table for the Pace PT510 PT520 Sensors or a table for the YSI 44004 Thermistor 2252 ohm may be loaded into the XR5 These tables and others are available from Pace on request 54 Revision History XR5 Terminal Mode XRS5 Terminal Mode User s Guide Revision Date 2 March 2004 29 March 2004 30 April 2004 28 May 2004 20 July 2004 10 Nov 2004 28 March 2005 Changes Last prior revision Pg 28 Excitation Terminals Changed 2 5v excitation to 5ma m
31. amage the XRS Do not use an unregulated 9vdc Power Supply Use PACE part PS 9V 120vac adapter to externally power the XRS Ground Channel X Pulse input or External Trigger input user selectable Channel Y Pulse input Channel Z Pulse input or External Alarm output user selectable 2 5 vdc precision excitation typically used to excite potentiometers 5 0 vdc precision excitation typically used to power pressure and humidity sensors and accelerometers 5 0 vdc precision excitation two terminals are provided for 5v excitation Channel 1 input Ground Channel 2 input Channel 3 input Ground Channel 4 input Channel 5 input Ground Channel 6 input Channel 7 input Ground Channel 8 input MOoOnKcK xa LANTARAN A a Screw Terminal use CAREFUL Before inserting a wire into a terminal use a screwdriver to rotate the terminal screw counter clockwise until the terminal s clamp cage is fully open Use stranded wires if more than one wire must be terminated in a screw terminal Mixing solid and stranded wires or using multiple solid wires in a single terminal can result in faulty connections LED Functions Green Logging Session Active If Slow Logging is active blinks every 5 seconds If Fast Logging is active blinks every 1 second or multiple times per second depending on fast logging rate selected If Cycle Logging Slow is active the Green LED is OFF while the XRS is in the pause part of the logging cycle
32. ate Separator or 4 Date Time Format mm dd yy or dd mm vy select for USA Dial out Please see pages 46 49 for details 24 XR5 Terminal Mode Main Menu 5 Start Stop 600com1 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help De p5 D2 XR5 8B SE 001 Logging Stopped 1 Start 2 Stop 3 Erase Logged Data Enter Selection ANSI 9600 8 N 1 1 Start Logging Starts a logging session for all logging modes except Cycle Preset and Preset Wrap which automatically start at a pre selected time 2 Stop Logging If Manual slow logging mode is selected Logging stops but logging session remains open In Manual slow logging mode if logging is re started using menu choice 1 prior logged data is retained For all other slow logging modes Permanently ends the logging session Fast Logging If Fast Logging is active press the Q key to stop logging the XR5 s menu screens are disabled while Fast Logging is active 3 Erase Logged Data Use to maximize the capacity of the XR5 to store new data Be careful using this selection Once logged data is erased it can not be recovered Only Logged Data is erased The setup configuration is retained Nate Logged data is erased an OK Cancel message first appears whenever the user changes a logging related Setup parameter 25 XR5 Terminal Mode SMS Message Setup Requires optional Pace GSM Modem Package 4 SMS Messag
33. ax was incorrectly specified at 2ma max Added note concerning Excitation function Updated to include extended memory M models Minor Revisions and Corrections Excitation Changed 5v excitation to 25ma max Changed recommended modem for remote communication Changed pulse input specifications to reflect enhanced pulse input performance Updated to reflect new text entry into Terminal Mode Minor revisions and corrections Pg 52 53 Updated Pocket PC and Palm pages Pg 54 Added Top Level command description and Terminal Mode Limitations 55
34. c is a terminal emulation program written by Cambridge Computer for the Pocket PC See http www cam com vxhpc html to obtain a copy XR5 Terminal Mode XR5 User Interface A PC running HyperTerminal is used for the screen illustrations in this manual Online for Palm PDAs and other terminal emulation programs will display similar screens Using the Pace IC209 Cable connect the XRS to the com port selected in your terminal emulation program To enter Terminal Mode send text 4 characters to the XR5 and the Main Menu will appear on your screen IMPORTANT You must first send text 4 characters to the XR5 to enter Terminal Mode The Main Menu appears see screen below when you enter Terminal Mode Menu Navigation e All menu choices must be followed by the Enter Return key e Pressing only the Enter key in any menu will return you to the previous menu e When prompted for a numerical value pressing only the Enter key will cause the current value to be retained e Pressing the Esc key while transferring data will cause the data transfer to immediately terminate Main Menu 9600 com1 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help XR5 8K SE 001 Main Menu Data Status Real Time Mode Setup Start Stop Help In any menu press Enter to return to the previous menu Enter Selection Connected 4 41 17 ANSI 9600 8 N 1 XR5 Terminal Mode Main Menu 1 Data 600com1 HyperTerminal
35. cal Support for the Slope and Offset values See page 16 for additional details on Slope Offset scaling values Model Range Slope Offset P1000 0 5 psig 1 25 0 62 0 25 psig 6 25 3 12 Vac 15 120 psig 33 75 31 87 Vac 15 600 psig 153 75 91 87 36 XR5 Terminal Mode Model Range Slope Offset P1500 P1510 0 25 psig 6 25 3 15 0 50 psig 12 0 6 25 0 100 psig 25 0 12 5 0 250 psig 62 5 31 5 0 500 psig 125 62 5 0 1000 psig 250 125 0 2500 psig 625 312 0 5000 psig 1250 625 0 7 500 psig 1875 937 5 0 10 000 psig 2500 1250 P300 Pressure Sensors For indoor air applications including Lab Clean Room Pressurization Filter Differential Pressure Fan Static Pressure Absolute Pressure and Barometric Pressure Pressure media dry air nitrogen oxygen hydrogen helium neon argon krypton xenon Compatibility Model Maximum of P300 Sensors XR5 8A SE 0 XR5 8B SE 8 XR5 8X SE 4 Wiring Lead Color XR5 Terminal Function Black C Ground White E Excitation Green Any 0 5v input Pressure Signal XR5 Setup Use a 0 5v input range for the channel that will log the pressure sensor Excitation Time All PACE Pressure Sensors require 30ms of Excitation time see page 9 for details Scaling Values The Slope and Offset scaling values for PACE Pressure Sensors are listed below To read pressures in a different measurement unit contact PACE Technical Support for the Slope and Offset
36. cement External Power Supply PACE SENSORS Temperature Probes Temperature Humidity Probe Pressure Sensors ann on N 10 11 11 12 14 15 16 19 21 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 33 33 34 35 36 XR5 Terminal Mode AC Current Sensors AC Voltage Sensors Additional Voltage Ranges Potentiometer Applications Non PACE Sensor Requirements Pulse output sensors Current Loop Applications ES 1 External Switch Slope Offset Calculations 4 20ma Transmitters Voltage Output Transducers Manual Dial Out Landline modem GSM Cellular modem Limited Warranty Service PDAs for the XR5 Pocket PC Palm Top Level commands Revision History 38 39 40 41 42 42 43 43 44 45 46 48 50 51 52 52 53 54 55 XR5 Terminal Mode XR5 Terminal Mode XR5 Data Loggers Introduction This Guide explains the use of the XR5 Data Logger s Terminal Mode XR5 Data Loggers can communicate using free Pace LogXR Software currently available for Windows and Linux computers The XR5 s Terminal mode enables the XR5 to communicate with any computer or PDA equipped with a serial port and standard communication software See page 52 for Palm Pocket PC recommendations Free Software Pace LogXR Windows Software is a free download from Pace Scientific s website www pace sci com data loggers xr5 htm LogXR is currently available for Windows 98 ME NT 2000 XP and Linux based computers LogXR Software is recommended for users who co
37. dance we recommend connecting the SC100A to a 0 2 5v input for best accuracy For all other PACE AC Current Sensors using either a 0 2 5v or 0 5v input will give excellent performance 38 XR5 Terminal Mode AC Voltage Sensors Connect directly to an XR5 input channel no external power required Self powered design in a rugged plastic housing WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect AC Power BEFORE connecting sensor to AC Voltage Source IMPORTANT AC Voltage Sensor s must be mounted in a box panel or suitable enclosure Compatibility Model Maximum of SVN Series AC Voltage Sensors XR5 8A SE 8 XR5 8B SE 0 XR5 8X SE 4 Wiring Follow wiring instructions printed on sensor Special notes for SVN600 AC Voltage Sensor The SVN600 AC Voltage Sensor must be wired to the included potential transformer Follow the wiring diagram on the sensor Sensor and transformer must be mounted in a box or suitable enclosure IMPORTANT The potential transformer s serial number must match the serial number on the AC Voltage Sensor Transformer and sensor are factory calibrated as a pair Once wired the potential transformer s input leads can be connected to AC voltages within the range of 0 to 600vac XRS5 Setup Use a 0 2 5v input range for the channel that will log the AC Voltage Enter the Slope and Offset scaling values listed below Model Range ac volts Slope Offset Resolution XR5 input SVN300 0 300 120 0 0 07 volt 0 2 5v SV
38. e Setup A unique alarm message may be entered for each channel Reached from Main Menu 4 Setup 4 Channel Setup 6 Alarms Channel 4 SMS Message Setup 1 Phone with country code Enter your GSM cell phone number Enter the same number you would use to call the cell phone 2 Message Enter a text message that describes the alarm including a site description Up to 59 characters may be entered For example Temperature Alarm ABC Cold Storage 121 Central St Unit 4 The current reading and time stamp are appended to this Message when it is sent to the cell phone For a channel to generate an SMS Alarm message its Alarm State must be set to ON and the desired High and Low alarm limits entered 9 SMS Message control Common to all channels Reached from Main Menu 4 Setup 4 Channel Setup 6 Alarms 9 SMS Message Setup 1 Disable No SMS messages will be sent 2 Enable An SMS message is sent when an alarm condition occurs If the alarm condition is maintained additional SMS messages are sent at the user selected Message Repeat Time Message Repeat Time Specifies the repeat rate of an SMS alarm message when an alarm condition is maintained 26 XR5 Terminal Mode Appendix XR5 Data Loggers Screw Terminal Assignments Q Regulated 9vdc Power Input Not required Powers XR5 if present otherwise power is supplied from internal batteries Warning Voltage levels higher than 11v on terminal Q can d
39. e lines to confirm that the hardware has been correctly set up Once the hardware is functioning correctly in a local setting the XR5 and remote modem can be installed with confidence at the remote site Required Hardware Host Computer or PDA and modem host modem Remote modem IC211 Cable Two phone lines one for the remote modem and one for the host computer s modem Recommended Modem 2 recommended Zoom Model 2949 or 2836 External Faxmodem We recommend using this modem at the remote XR5 end and also at the Host end However using the Zoom 2949 or 2836 at the remote end with a different modem at the host end will often give satisfactory results Remote Modem Initialization Strings The following strings must be sent to the remote modem Use HyperTerminal or a similar program set to 9600 bps to send the strings to the modem See page 7 for instructions on setting up HyperTerminal The modem will store the parameters defined by this string in non volatile memory so that the parameters will be retained even if the modem is powered off Note In the following strings 0 is the number 0 not the letter O lt Enter gt is the Enter key First String AT amp F lt Enter gt The modem should respond with OK Second String AT amp FE amp D amp KS0 1 amp WO0 lt Enter gt The modem should respond with OK Third string ATQI amp WO0 lt Enter gt The modem will not respond Remote Modem XR5 Cable After the remote m
40. hat it gently snaps over the end of the 20 position terminal block 6 Re install the 4 screws do not to over tighten 7 After replacing the batteries the XR5 s Time Clock must be re set from the Setup Menu External Power Supply Pace Scientific offers a regulated 9vdc power supply for the XR5 Data Logger part PS 9V Wiring Color Function XR5 Terminal Black Ground C terminal White Black 9volts Q terminal When the external supply is active the internal batteries are not used The internal batteries power the XR5 upon loss of 9v external power The battery voltage displays in the Status Screen and in the header portion of all data files Actual battery voltage continues to display in the Status Screen even if the XR5 is powered externally Although not recommended the XR5 will run on external power if the internal batteries are discharged or not present Other regulated 9vdc power supplies may be used but it is the user s responsibility to insure that the Q terminal does not go above 10vdc continuous WARNING Using an Unregulated 9vdc power supply would expose the Q terminal to voltages above IIvdc and damage the XRS If the XR5Data Logger is externally powered at all times its batteries will remain in good condition for at least 10 years 33 XR5 Terminal Mode Temperature Probes Pace PT900 Series Temperature Probes may be directly connected to the XR5 8A SE and XR5 8X SE Using PACE tempe
41. ilable when fast logging 2Hz 1000Hz is active Real Time Mode Settings From the Main Menu select 4 Setup then 7 Other then 4 Real Time Mode Settings Update Interval Two selections are available Time and When Logging Time Real Time readings are updated at the user selected Interval When Logging Real Time readings are updated only when readings are logged and stored in memory For example if the XR5 is set to Log on Alarms the Real Time Display will be active only when Alarms are active and the Real Time readings will be updated at the selected Slow Logging Interval Auto Stop Auto Stop automatically terminates the Real Time Display mode after the selected Auto Stop time period the default is 1 hour Auto Stop is disabled by setting it to 0 Terminal Mode Limitation The real time display provides true readings for all sensors that have a linear scale or for Pace PT900 series precision temperature probes Non linear resistive sensors that require a look up table display either raw a d readings in real time mode or actual resistance values if the channel Type has been set to Resistance This limitation does not exist for customers using LogXR Software 14 XR5 Terminal Mode Main Menu 4 Setup 9600 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help D ow 5 O28 XR5 8K SE 001 Setup 1 Label Label 2 Description 3 Log Interval Oh Sm Os 4 Channel Setup 2 Log Mode Manual
42. itation terminals Average power draw is approx 10 microamps 0 01 milliamps E 5vdc maximum current draw D E terminals 25ma current limited D 2 5vdc maximum current draw 5 ma current limited Note Power from the excitation terminals is pulsed for the duration of the selected Excitation Time just prior to logging readings or reading Real Time data If Fast Logging 2 Hz 1000 Hz excitation terminals are continuously powered ON for the duration of the Logging Session Specifications subject to change without notice Revised 28 March 2005 32 XR5 Terminal Mode Battery Replacement If the XR5 s battery voltage reads below 5 4v the batteries should be replaced the battery voltage displays on the Status screen and in the header portion of all data files Battery replacement clears the XR5 s time clock All other configuration settings and logged data are retained after battery replacement 1 Remove the 4 screws from the underside of the XR5 Place the unit right side up on a flat surface 2 Starting at the end opposite the round communication jack carefully lift off the top of the enclosure 3 Remove the two batteries by pulling each one straight up using your thumb and forefinger 4 Install 2 new batteries following the polarity markings on the battery holder terminal towards the middle of the XR5 5 Align one end of the cover on the communication jack and then bring the opposite end down so t
43. k 2004 04 16 13 58 54 Label Test FwRev 1 00 49 Bat 7 24V 1 Alarms 2 Description 3 Channel List 4 System Log Enter Selection Connected 0 00 27 ANSI 9600 8 N 1 Current status of the XR5 A snap shot of the XR5 Data Logger at the time Status was selected from the Main Menu Additional screens may be displayed for Alarm status the Description field and Channel information Current State Displays Stopped Logging or Start Logging preset time Log Time Until Full Time remaining until memory is full based on current setup Log Interval Current log interval selected in Setup Log Mode Current log mode selected in Setup Clock XRS5 s time clock reading static when Status was initially displayed Label A descriptive label of up to 32 characters FwRev Internal firmware revision number Bat Battery voltage Battery voltage is the total voltage across both batteries With fresh batteries installed the voltage should be about 7 2V Replace the batteries when the voltage is below 5 3V Alarms Lists alarm status SMS alarm messages and current readings Description A line of text entered by the user of up to 64 characters The Description can only be viewed in the Terminal mode s Status Screen and changed via the Terminal Mode s Setup menu This feature is not accessible from LogXR Software Channel List Lists channel Status and Descriptions System Log Internal syste
44. logging session is started State Must be set to ON for an alarm condition to be generated SMS Message See page 26 for details 7 Excitation Time The time duration that the sensor excitation terminals D and E are powered just prior to logging readings Available selections are 30 milliseconds 150 milliseconds 1 second 5 seconds and 10 seconds The D terminal is 2 50 volts Sma maximum draw and the E terminals are 5 00 volts 25ma combined maximum draw D and E Terminals PACE P300 P1500 and P1000 Pressure Sensors require 30ms of excitation time The PACE TRH 160 Temperature Humidity Probe requires 150ms of excitation time Select the longest excitation time required among all the sensors connected to the XRS For example if a TRH 160 Probe and a P300 Sensor are connected to an XR5 the excitation should be set to 150ms Notes 1 Unless a longer excitation time is required set Excitation Time to 30ms for best battery life 2 If the logging interval is less than or equal to the excitation time sensor excitation will be ON continuously and will significantly reduce battery life 3 If a Fast Log mode is selected sensor excitation will be ON continuously 18 XR5 Terminal Mode Slow Log Modes 9600 com1 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dw XRO 8K SE 001 Alarm Ext Trigger Start Wrap Start Wrap nter Selection Connected 4 46 08 ANSI 9600 8 N 1 While Slow Logging is active
45. m 0 5v to 4 5v Slope 25 Offset 12 5 Example 2 Differential Pressure Transducer with a measurement range of 30 to 30inch W C 30 inch w c 0 25v 30 inch w c 4 75v Slope 30 30 4 75 0 25 60 4 5 13 33 Offset 30 1 13 33 0 25 33 33 For a Differential Pressure Transducer with a range of 30 to 30inch w c and a voltage output of 0 25v to 4 75v Slope 13 33 Offset 33 33 Converting to other measurement units The XR5 can scale transducer transmitter readings to any desired measurement unit For example pressure readings can be scaled to Bar pascal millibar inchMg and any other unit of pressure To do this in the Slope formula above replace the transducer s maximum and minimum readings with equivalent readings in the desired pressure unit and in the Offset formula above replace the transducer s minimum reading with the equivalent reading in the desired pressure unit 45 XR5 Terminal Mode Manual Dialout Landline modem connected to the XR5 An XRS s data may be transferred over phone lines by connecting a modem to the XR5 the remote modem and using a second modem with your Computer or PDA the host modem The following instructions explain how to set up an XRS5 with a modem and call it from a local Host computer or PDA IMPORTANT It is strongly recommended that the following procedure be fully tested in a local setting for example in an office using two phon
46. m log for factory system testing Additional details on next page 12 Status Current State Display Stopped Start Logging Preset Time Logging XR5 Terminal Mode Meaning Not logging XR5 inactive any logged data from prior logging session is available If the Preset Time has been reached then logging is active If the Preset Time has not been reached then not logging used for Cycle Preset and Preset Start Wrap logging modes Logging is active OR If logging mode is Log on Alarms Logging session has begun but data is being logged only if one or more alarms are active If no alarms are currently active no data is being logged OR If logging mode is Log on Ext Trigger Logging session has begun but data is being logged only if selected trigger level High Open or Low Closed is present If trigger level is not present on Terminal X no data is being logged 13 XR5 Terminal Mode Main Menu 3 Real Time Mode Real Time readings are displayed either at a selectable update interval from 2 seconds to 24 hours or when readings are logged to memory When the Real Time Mode is active sending a Carriage Return character Enter key causes the Real Time Mode to terminate and the Main Menu to display The Real Time Mode can function while logging is active and will not affect the logging session in any way The Real Time mode is not ava
47. mmunicate with the XR5 using a Windows or Linux computer However the XR5 s Terminal mode is available for non PC computers that are not able to run Pace LogXR software including Palm and Pocket PC devices and Macintosh computers A user may access an XRS5 using Terminal mode or LogXR Software or both methods during a logging session Terminal Mode All XR5 Data Loggers generate text based user interface screens when connected to a computer or PDA running terminal emulation software Terminal emulation programs are included with or available for most computers including Macintosh Windows Palm Pocket PC Linux Unix and WinCE One such program is HyperTerminal included with Microsoft Windows based computers For recommended terminal emulation programs for a variety of computers and PDAs please see pages 7 and 8 or visit www pace sci com data loggers xr5 htm High Accuracy Large Memory Using Pace s precision PT900 series thermistor probes temperature data is accurate to 0 15 C at 25 C with no calibration Voltage inputs are accurate to 0 25 of full scale with no calibration The XR5 s non volatile memory can store 63 642 time stamped readings standard models or 260 250 readings M models Free Lifetime Firmware Updates Using LogXR Software the XR5 s internal firmware can be updated with a single click Firmware updates are posted on the Pace website Fast or Slow Logging Any log interval between 1
48. near displacement sensors Important Wires should be kept as short as possible The D terminal is the internal 2 5v reference for the XRS s A D converter Noise conducted on wires connected to the D terminal can result in noise and measurement errors in Real Time and Logged data If long wires are necessary we recommend connecting an external 2 5v supply to the potentiometer in place of the D terminal Powering a 2 5v reference from the XR5 s E terminal is a self powered solution if long wires are necessary contact PACE for details Compatibility Model Maximum of Potentiometric Sensors XR5 8A SE 8 XR5 8B SE 0 XR5 8X SE 4 XRS5 Setup Use a 0 2 5v input range for the channel that will log the potentiometer Scaling Depends on the application To log potentiometer readings as of full scale 0 to 100 use a Slope of 40 and an Offset of 0 Wiring Drawing shows potentiometer connected to channel 1 but any channel with a 0 2 5v range can be used Potentiometer 10K minimum 1M maximum 41 XR5 Terminal Mode Non PACE Sensor Requirements The XR5 Data Logger will accept a variety of sensors from other manufacturers Sensors must meet the following requirements Sensors powered by XR5 s internal batteries Excitation voltage 5 volts de Maximum current draw 25ma total draw for all sensors powered from the E terminals Maximum warm up time 10 seconds Signal Output A voltage output within the range of 0 Svdc Output Sign
49. nge 40 to 150 C 0 2 5v range Accuracy 0 25 F S Resolution 1 part in 4095 12 bits Input impedance gt 10Mohm true for all logging modes and when inactive or not logging Switch closure Unpowered contact Open 1 Closed 0 Voltage signal 2V to 12V 1 OV to 1V 0 See page 28 for available analog input configurations Assumes use of Pace PT900 series Temperature Probe or equal TYPE B INPUT 0 5v range Accuracy 0 25 F S Resolution 1 part in 4095 12 bits Input impedance 100k ohms See page 28 for available analog input configurations PULSE INPUTS Three pulse inputs X Y Z are provided Pulse inputs accept voltage pulses or dry unpowered contact closures Two pulse inputs X and Z may be configured for alternate functions X as an external trigger input and Z as an alarm output Pulse Type selected in setup Maximum Rate Minimum Hold Time Debounce Time Mechanical Switch 15 Hz 30ms 30ms Solid State Switch 900 Hz 0 5ms 0 5ms Maximum count per Log Interval 16 777 215 Active edge Falling edge Input Type Schmitt Trigger Dry contact Bias voltage from XR5 3 3 v Current when contact is closed 2 2 microamps Voltage pulse Positive range 2 3 to 3 6 v Negative range 0 to 0 6 v Alarm Output If selected on Terminal Z 100k output impedance OV inactive 3 3V active INPUT PROTECTION All analog and pulse inputs meet the following surge protection requirements IE
50. odem has been initialized disconnect it from your computer or PDA and connect it to the remote phone line and the XR5 using the IC211Cable Initiating the Dial out 1 Use your terminal emulator or communication program like HyperTerminal to initialize the host modem by keying AT amp F lt Enter gt The modem should respond with OK 2 Manually call the remote modem from your Computer or PDA by dialing the remote modem s phone number still using the terminal emulator The required key sequence to initiate a call is ATDTxxx lt Enter gt where xxx is the phone number of the remote modem After the remote modem has answered the call the modems attempt to establish a connection audible chimes When the host modem responds with CONNECT the connection is successfully established Once a connection has been established the XR5 functions just as if it was connected directly to your Computer or PDA Accessing the XR5 While connected data may be transferred from the remote XR5 a new logging session may be launched Status and Real Time Mode may be displayed as explained earlier in this manual When you are finished accessing the XR5 terminate the phone connection by keying three plus signs and after a pause of at 46 XR5 Terminal Mode least 1 second key ATH lt Enter gt Once the local modem goes on hook terminating the call the remote modem will go on hook also ending the Manual Dial out session 47
51. or adapter mates GSM Antenna cable to GSM modem Power supply linear 9vdc 1 amp IC W15 Communications cable XR5 to modem Sim Card Installation The GSM modem requires a Sim card available from a local cellular service provider which has been set up for data calls Install the Sim card by pushing the button on the side of the GSM modem to extract the SIM card carrier use a pointed object like a ball point pen Place the SIM card in the carrier with the gold pads on the SIM card facing up visible Slide the carrier back into the GSM modem SIM card gold pads facing up and press the carrier firmly in place GSM Modem Mounting Brakets Metal brackets are included with the GSM modem and may be used to securely mount the modem if desired Antenna Installation Screw the supplied Antenna connector adapter into the GSM modem s Coax connector Screw the Antenna cable into the Antenna connector adapter Place the Antenna on a suitable metallic surface the Antenna contains an internal magnet to simplify mounting 48 XR5 Terminal Mode Communication Cable Installation Connect the IC W15 Cable to the GSM modem s 15 pin high density D sub connector Use the slotted thumb screw on the IC W15 to fasten the IC W15 securely Insert the other end of the IC W15 Cable into the XR5 s communication port Power Cable Installation The GSM modem comes with a fused power cable Insert this cable into the 4 position power connector located
52. rature probes system accuracy is 0 15 C and resolution is 0 02 C at 25 C Other thermistor probes which conform to the PACE PT900 resistance vs temperature table may also be used contact PACE for details Compatibility Model Maximum of PT900 Series Probes XR5 8A SE 8 XR5 8B SE 0 XR5 8X SE 4 XR5 Setup Select Temp for the channel that will connect to the Temperature Probe See page 16 for details Wiring Connect one lead of the Temperature Probe to the Channel Connect the other lead to C 34 XR5 Terminal Mode Temperature RH Probe The PACE TRH 160 Temperature Humidity Probe connects directly to two Type A inputs one input for Temperature and one for Humidity Up to 4 PACE TRH 160 Probes may be connected to the XR5 8A SE Accuracy is 2 RH and 0 15 C at 25 C XR5 Setup Select the Temp input range for the channel that will log Temperature see page 16 for details Use a 0 2 5v input range for the channel that will log Relative Humidity Compatibility Model Maximum of TRH 160 Probes XR5 8A SE 4 XR5 8B SE 0 XR5 8X SE 2 Wiring Lead XR5 Terminal Function Red 1 3 5 or 7 Temperature Black C Ground Green 2 4 6 or 8 Relative Humidity White E 5v Excitation for RH Sensor NOTE For compatibility with LogXR Software please select an odd numbered channel for TRH 160 s temperature lead and the very next higher channel number for the humidity lead For example use
53. reen is displayed 2 Enter a session name We suggest 9600comx where x is the com port number You can also select an icon to launch future HyperTerminal sessions for the XR5 with a single click Click OK 3 You are asked for a phone number Ignore this and click the down button on the line that begins with Connect using Then select the Com port you will be using for the XR5 For example Direct to Com1 Click OK 4 Enter the following port settings Bits per second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow control None Click OK 5 The terminal screen now appears Keys pressed on your keyboard are sent to the XR5 and any characters transmitted by the XR5 appear on your terminal screen Type the following 4 letters text to enter Terminal Mode The XR5 Main Menu should appear on your screen Note If the Main Menu does not appear when you type text you may be using or have selected the wrong com port in HyperTerminal Try connecting the IC209 Cable to a different Com port on your computer and enter text again If no other com ports are present try creating a new HyperTerminal session using a different com port number follow the procedure above Online for Palm OS devices Online is a terminal emulation program Itis available at http palmsource palmgear com index cfm fuseaction software showsoftware amp prodid 2052 Online runs on most Palm PDAs which have an RS232 Serial Port
54. s not a good match for the XR5 s 3 wire RS232 Interface The Axim RS232 cable also contains active circuits which require a power source For these reasons we do not recommend the Dell Axim RS232 Cable Ideally a Pocket PC RS232 serial cable should have a 9 pin connector with male pins This type cable will mate with the XR5 s IC209 Cable without additional adapters However most Pocket PC serial cables are designed to connect to a PC s serial port and have a female 9 pin connector This type cable requires a 9pin male to 9 pin male null modem adapter to mate with the XR5 s IC209 Cable This adapter is available from Pace part AN 9M Pocket PC Cable sources Our first choice RS232 Cable with male connector for iPAQ Pocket PC various models http www serialio com products adaptors iPaqSerial_RS232 htm Connections iPAQ lt gt RS232 Cable with male connector lt gt Pace IC 209 Cable lt gt XR5 The following cables require a Pace AN 9M Adapter RS232 Cable with female connector for iPAQ Pocket PC H3600 H3700 Series http www suntekstore com pm cb rs232 ipaq3600 html RS232 Cable with female connector for iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 H3900 Series http www suntekstore com pm cb rs232 ipaq3800 html Connections iPAQ lt gt RS232 Cable with female connector lt gt Pace AN 9M Adapter lt gt Pace IC209 Cable lt gt XR5 Pace AN 9M substitute A 9pin male to 9pin male Gender Changer connected
55. second and 12 hours may be selected or fast log rates from 2Hz to 1000Hz Individual Alarms All analog inputs have individual high and low alarm limits Alarm activity can trigger a variety of responses including logging data sending a detailed SMS message to a cell phone GSM modem required setting an external alarm output blinking the XR5 s Alarm LED and or dialing out to a computer modem required XR5 Terminal Mode Powerful Recording Modes Logging may be triggered and stopped and re triggered by alarm conditions an external trigger or by the Logging Start Stop menu selections Readings are stored at the selected log interval Using the Average or Peak mode readings are sampled every second and the Average or Peak value stored at the selected log interval Channel pairs may be logged as differential readings Channel A Channel B and differential readings may be used to generate alarms Logging can stop when the memory is full or continue in a wrap around mode overwriting oldest readings In all but the Fast Logging modes data may be transferred while logging is active or real time readings simultaneously displayed Cycle Logging Custom logging cycles may be selected For example Log for 10 seconds at 100Hz then pause for 59 minutes and 50 seconds and then repeat Another example Log every minute from 8AM until 5PM pause 16 hours and then repeat until a pre set time is reached or the memory is full
56. session 49 XR5 Terminal Mode Limited Warranty All XR5 Data Loggers are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from date of shipment All other Pace Scientific products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of shipment During the warranty period we will repair or at our option replace at no charge a product that proves to be defective provided you return the product shipping prepaid to Pace Scientific Inc This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as the result of modifications or repair by anyone other than Pace Scientific Inc No other express warranty is given The repair or replacement of a product is your exclusive remedy ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you INNO EVENT SHALL PACE SCIENTIFIC INC BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF PACE SCIENTIFIC OR AN APPROVED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY Some
57. set 4 20 ma Transmitters Please note Our free LogXR Software has a Calculate Slope and Offset button in the Setup screen s Channel tab that can calculate a 4 20ma transmitter s slope and offset for you Simply fill in the blanks and click Calculate and the slope and offset values are displayed Use the following formula to calculate Slope and Offset values Transmitter reading at 20ma Transmitter reading at 4ma Input voltage at 20ma Input voltage at 4ma Offset Transducer reading at 4ma 1 slope Input Voltage at 4ma Example 1 Level Transmitter with a measurement range of 0 to 25 000 liters 0 liters 4ma 25 000 liters 20ma Input voltage resistance current Using INP 124ohm resistor Slope Offset calculations would be as follows Slope 25 000 0 124 0 020 124 0 004 25 000 2 48 0 496 12601 Offset 0 1 12601 124 0 004 6250 For a 4 20ma Transmitter with a range of 0 to 25 000 liters Slope 12601 Offset 6250 using a 124 ohm resistor Example 2 Temperature Transmitter with a measurement range of 0 to 1000 C 0 C 4ma 1000 C 20ma Input voltage resistance current Using INP 124o0hm resistor Slope 1000 0 124 0 020 124 0 004 1000 2 48 0 496 504 Offset 0 1 504 124 0 004 250 For a 4 20ma Transmitter with a range of 0 to 1000 C Slope 504 Offset 250 using a 124 ohm resistor Example 3
58. sion ends when the Q key is pressed or the memory becomes full 22 XR5 Terminal Mode Setup continued 600 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help XR5 8X SE 001 Other Temperature Scale ID 001 Security Real Time Mode Settings Regional Settings Dial out Enter Selection Connected 0 15 21 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 7 Other 1 Temperature Scale Select Fahrenheit or Celsius 2 ID May be used as a permanent identification number or label for the XR5 3 Security 1 Change password The XR5 is shipped with the password password IMPORTANT You can not change the password unless you know the current password 2 Security Level 1 Password gt Setup Password is required to make changes to Setup parameters 2 Password gt System Password is required before any user interaction can take place 3 No Password Password functions disabled 4 Real Time Mode Settings See page 14 for detailed description 1 Timestamp Show Hide 2 Auto Stop The number of hours before the Real Time Mode will automatically stop if the Real Time Mode is continuously active Enter 0 to disable 3 Update Interval Controls when Real Time readings are updated 23 XR5 Terminal Mode Regional Settings Select decimal point symbol data value separator amp time format to conform to your international region 1 Decimal Point or 2 List Separator or 3 D
59. states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Products are sold on the basis of specifications applicable at the time of manufacture Pace Scientific Inc shall have no obligation to modify or update products once sold 50 XR5 Terminal Mode Service Technical Support Call Pace Scientific at 704 799 0688 Monday Friday between 8AM and 5PM Eastern Standard Time Or email support pace sci com Repair Contact technical support to confirm that the product is not functioning properly If repair is needed support will issue an RMA number Once an RMA number is issued return item for repair to Pace Scientific Inc Attention Service Dept RMA your RMA here 542 Williamson Rd Unit 6 Mooresville NC 28117 USA 51 XR5 Terminal Mode PDAs for the XR5 The following comments and recommendations cover a few of the more popular PDAs In order to communicate with the XR5 the PDA must have an RS232 Serial Port Some PDAs only have a USB port A PDA s USB Port can not communicate with an XR5 Pocket PC Hardware As long as the Pocket PC device has an RS232 serial port and an RS232 Cable it should be compatible with the XR5 The iPAQ H1900 is not compatible because it lacks a serial port Dell Axim An RS232 cable is available for the Dell Axim but because RS232 handshaking signals are required for the cable to work it i
60. tained for one Log Interval to insure that it will be logged Controlled by the alarm status any number of independent data sets may be logged in this mode until the memory is full The logging session must be initially started from the Main Menu s Start Stop selection The logging session continues until the memory is full or logging is stopped from the Main Menu Once the logging session is stopped if logging is re started via the Start Stop menu selection a new data set begins and old data is lost 19 5 XR5 Terminal Mode Log on Ext Trigger Log data only while the external trigger terminal X is either High Open or Low Closed user selectable The trigger input is polled at the selected Log Interval so data logging will begin within one Log Interval after the trigger becomes active Controlled by the trigger input any number of independent data sets may be logged in this mode until the memory is full The logging session must be initially started from the Main Menu s Start Stop selection The logging session continues until the memory is full or logging is stopped from the Main Menu While the trigger input is in the inactive state the Current State of the Status screen displays Waiting Once the logging session is stopped from the Main Menu or stopped because the memory is full if logging is re started using the Start Stop menu selection a new logging session begins and all prior logged dat
61. terminal of the Current Loop power supply If this can not be done do not communicate with the XR5 using a grounded PC If you must communicate to the XR5 using a grounded PC and the negative terminal of the current loop power supply is not at earth ground use an RS232 isolator between your grounded PC and the XR5 Call PACE technical support for a recommended model Compatibility Model Maximum of Current Loops XR5 8A SE 8 XR5 8B SE 0 XR5 8X SE 4 XRS5 Setup Use a 0 2 5v input for the channel that will log the current loop Scaling See page 44 for Slope Offset calculation examples Wiring assumes current loop on channel 1 Lead XR5 Terminal _4 20ma Transmitter 1240hm 1 1240hm C Loop PS C Loop PS terminal 1 terminal Substitute the actual channel for if using a different XR5 channel ES 1 External Switch PACE offers an external switch designed for battery powered 4 20ma current loop applications The external switch is wired in series with the current loop Sensing wires from the ES 1 are wired to an XR5 Data Logger s E and C terminals In this way an external battery can be switched on powering the current loop just prior to logging transmitter readings and then be switched off With the ES 1 a remote site can log readings from 4 20ma transmitters for extended periods of time using a relatively small external battery to power the current loop 43 XR5 Terminal Mode Calculating Slope and Off
62. the memory is full Once logging is active you can stop logging by pressing the Q key If the Start Time is already past logging will never start 3 Cycle Enter a future Start time Active logging time duration Pause time duration and End time If the End time is already past Cycle logging continues until the memory is full Once Cycle Logging is started pressing the Q key will also stop the logging session Zf the Start Time is already past Cycle Logging will never start 4 LogOn Alarm Fast Log data on all active channels only while one or more alarms are active Alarm conditions are checked at the selected fast log interval 2Hz 1000Hz The logging session must be initially started from the Main Menu s Start Stop selection The logging session ends when the Q key is pressed or the memory becomes full 21 XR5 Terminal Mode 5 Log on Ext Trigger Log data according to the state of the external trigger input Terminal X The trigger is user selectable active when High Open or active when Low Closed The trigger input is polled at the selected Hz interval so data logging will begin within one selected Hz interval after the trigger becomes active For example if 100Hz is the selected Hz interval logging will begin within 10ms after the trigger becomes active The logging session must be initially started from the Main Menu s Start Stop selection The logging ses
63. v Dry Contact Bias pull up voltage 3 3 v Bias resistance 1 5 Mohm Guidelines for compatible devices For remote installations a device that employs an unpowered magnetic reed switch to generate pulses is preferred because no power is required A magnetic reed switch is used in tipping bucket rain gages and many gas and water meters A device which outputs an electrical pulse will work if the pulse frequency is 30Hz or less and the pulse amplitude with respect to ground is between 2 5 volts and 3 6 volts A device with an open collector pulse output will work but a constant external power source 3 to 3 6 volts dc must be supplied for the duration of the logging session 42 XR5 Terminal Mode Current Loop Applications An XRS Data Logger s 0 2 5v input can be configured to directly monitor a current loop if a PACE INP 124o0hm resistor is wired to its terminal block PACE offers a precision low temperature coefficient 124 ohm resistor for current loop applications part INP 124ohm A common 120 ohm resistor may be used with reduced accuracy if you do so we strongly recommend soldering stranded wires to each resistor lead Terminating a resistor s solid wire with another wire in the terminal block can result in a poor electrical connection WARNING XR5 s inputs are not isolated all inputs share a common ground which is also the XR5 s RS232 ground The Data Logger s C terminal should be wired to the negative

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