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1. 2 thermal paper roll 131 feet length 40 m 2 VLPAPER 12V AC DC power adaptor USA 130V AC operation 1 VL115 Europe 230V AC operation VL230 3 6V Lithium battery 1 VLBAT User s Manual 1 VLMANUAL Wall mounting bracket 1 VLBRKT Paper compartment cover Optional VLPACO Battery compartment cover Optional VLBACO IP65 clear case and hinge 9 8x9 8x4 25x25x10cm Optional VLWPCASE Silencer remote kit 16 4 feet 5m Optional VLSK Extension cable for temperature sensor 10 feet 3m Optional CABLE10H Extension cable for temperature sensor 33 feet 10m Optional CABLE33H RS 232 serial data cable 6 feet 1 8m Optional RSCABLE Vehicle power reducer from 24V DC to 12V DC Optional VPR Automatic telephone dialer Optional 115V ADTA Optional 230V ADTA220 Remote Alarm Optional RA25 DC power Cord for vehicle Operation Optional CRCPW Vision Recorder 27 APPENDIX D MENU STRUCTURE sc O ci a Ze O rp NI V 9 Z WY 0T ce A cf TI 6 6 re xX CN 8 M cr L ce A or I 9 9 IE S7 HY d 0 1 27 9 7 v 6c S or A f 8c Ul sl a 4 c ic oria I I d k 0 149 Jas opo Jaquinn qr 2ouajis Aozzng TXI modo jpnupui doe W Jd 0 Modo pnuppy NE Muq Hodas jonunyy CF dual passoy saysip wr dua passoy jsanoT arwy Sudung IdYS uonpagio qIVO Py TT 195 y 0T 195 0 7182. 4equinx TI 425 upis apy suydues Jqvs Josy SUISSOT 1607 Uoneiqe omjer due qTIV2 opoj JequnN dI 195 upis plousseq wey Vday eurpjes S aedies vps 2S POD DD pw ysrsug amp urp adomq ypuyqyypny s 18 p geguomjeg snis o 6p A D epos sprepueis TVOS HOMO vod d 402d 000d HOMO rwd JOJd UOld Wo Jeuig 2317 somdery wud HOMO PeO Jono Jezzng ded JO pug mdmo uey e e wey prousanj uey uar pjousea uey MOT SBUTIOS Suey wey unen pJoMsseq isnfpy ToS A0 dV16 uld J0 uO 09 JO UO nq died A pju Jyp eaouddp o aauanbas ay jvaday ANYHOW JoquoAq ji ssvd amu e 6p A way p fo eouenbos 4319 DADY DUS IDS Mau Ao1uT Liajovivyo 28 0 DT SSVd soupdvin qyag ejvog spappunis TVOS PAOMSSDg ASUDY Vdo Jeg 1201 29D apop itid wig Jovo jou 4002 100 pjoiseu UID A OT 228 edupy log SIV UO Tv g SS gt gt CA SSV C7 plomssog jnofa q ua nuo nuayy ssaooy Isnipy 2ypui oT Vision Recorder 28
3. OK Note Restoring factory settings does not delete the temperature logs Table 5 lists the factory default settings Table 5 Factory Default Settings PASSWORD SETTINGS PASS Password amp J Cw J OK EXIT ALARM SETTINGS AL ALS Alarm Range Settings Min 4 F 20 C 67 F to 302 F Max 86 F 30 C 55 C to 150 C ALdl Alarm Delay No No 15 30 min 1 2 hr ALO Alarm Output BuOn buzzer On buOn buOF CoOn contact On CoOn CoOF EOP End of Paper BuOn buzzer On buOn buOF CoOn contact On CoOn CoOF PRINT SETTINGS PRN Print Format SChr small character LChr large SChr small 9rAP graph Printer On Off PrOn Printer On PrOn PrOF PC Output On Off PCOn PC Output On PCOn PCOF 24 Vision Recorder TEMPERATURE AND DATE FORMATS SCAL AT VLT AT VLT220 Temperature F d9 C d9 Celsius C d9 Celsius Format Fahrenheit F d9 Fahrenheit Date Format EndA English EudA Europe EudA dd mm yy mm dd yy dd mm yy EndA mm dd yy CURRENT DATE AND TIME CLOC AT VLT AT VLT220 SdAY Date 12 31 04 31 12 04 Shr Time 12 00 12 00 DEVICE ID NUMBER SIDN SIdn Device ID Number SUPCO 12345 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION CALB CALb Temperature 0 2 to 2 Calibration SAMPLING RATE SAPR SAPr Sampling Rate 10 min 1 to 90 minutes Vision Recorder 25 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Table 6 lists th
4. 1 Display the SCAL root menu 2 From the SCAL menu press OK The current temperature format appears V F d9 Fahrenheit V Cd9 Celsius 3 To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press C amp J or Cw to toggle the setting then press OK The current date format appears V EndA English American date format mm dd yy V EudA European date format dd mm yy Vision Recorder 19 4 To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press C amp J or C to toggle the setting then press OK SCAL appears 5 Press EXIT to save your changes exit configuration and display the current temperature CHANGING THE TIME AND DATE To change the time and date 1 Display the CLoC root menu 2 From the CLoC menu press OK SdAY appears Note To keep the current date and change the time press CA or C to toggle the setting to Shr then follow the instructions starting at number 4 3 To change the date press OK The current month appears in numerical format 01 January 02 February etc Press amp Jor CY to change the setting then press OK The current day of the month appears Press C amp J or CY to change the setting then press OK The last two numbers of the year appears Press C J or C to change the setting then press OK Shr appears 4 To change the time press when Shr is displayed The current hour appears Press C J or CY to change the setting then
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6. bottom of the AT VLT 10 11 12 13 14 12 1e 11 15 Figure 2 Vision Logger Temperature Recorder Rear View 10 Secure tie hole 11 Hanging hole 12 Bracket hanging hole 13 Batteries cover 14 Bracket mounting 15 Buzzer alarm grill Figure 3 shows the display area of the AT VLT POWER Er ENT Low BATT mrg pm OUT OF PAPER f TO Y am am PC V ALARM SENSOR 1 2 SWAX AMIN Kn ok IU exit JR print JU FEED Figure 3 Vision Logger Temperature Recorder Display Area Vision Recorder 3 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter explains how to install the AT VLT and includes the following topics A Package Contents Lists the contents of the AT VLT package Installation Options Describes the possible ways to install the AT VLT and describes how to attach the AT VLT to a wall bracket A Connections Describes the mandatory and optional cable connections including instructions on how to start the AT VLT Power Describes the AT VLT s power requirements and backup battery operation capability and explains how to install or replace batteries PACKAGE CONTENTS The AT VLT package should include the following components Table 2 Package Contents AT VLT unit with one temperature channel 1 AT VLT 115V AT VLT220 220V Europe AT VLT12 to vehicle Waterproof remote 33 feet temperature sensor 1 AT VLTSENSOR cord 10 meters Thermal paper roll 2 inches
7. feature Table I Vision Logger Temperature Recorder Features Records temperatures at intervals of between one and 90 minutes Changing the Sampling Rate on page 22 Produces an alarm if the temperature goes above or below a predefined range Configuring the Alarm Range on page 16 Records and displays temperatures in either Celsius or Fahrenheit and date in European or English American format Configuring Temperature and Date Formats on page 19 Records and prints 290 readings on request at any time Printing on page 11 Three printing formats including graphic or text and ID number time temperature and alarm status Configuring Print Settings on page 18 Audio and visual alarms including an option for sending alarms to an external device Alarms on page 12 and Optional Connections on page 7 Option to export data to external PC Viewing Information on an External PC on page 7 Optional backup battery for up to 60 hours Battery Installation and Replacement on page 9 Vision Recorder 1 DESCRIPTION Figure 1 shows the front and top of the AT VLT 1 eg 2 4 25 e 7 8 Figure 1 Vision Logger Temperature Recorder Front Top View Power switch RS 232 port 12V power jack Buzzer silent contacts Temperature sensor input jack Remote alarm contacts Paper cover clip Secure to the bracket Paper cover IO UU ce ba Ez 2 Vision Recorder Figure 2 shows the rear and
8. will appear in the device Press 4 or CW to change the character according to the code in Table 3 3 Press to move on to the next character Repeat this procedure for each character 4 When you are finished press EXIT to save your changes SIdn appears 5 Press EXIT again to exit configuration and display the current temperature Vision Recorder 21 CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION To change the temperature calibration 1 2 3 Display the CALb root menu Press OK The number 0 0 appears Press C4 J or CY to raise or lower the temperature measurement in steps of 0 1 You can raise or lower the measurement by 2 to 2 in one action When you are finished press OK CALb appears Press EXIT to save your changes exit configuration and display the current temperature ERASING THE LOG The AT VLT saves the last temperature measurements up to 290 logs To erase the log 1 2 3 Display the Lo9r root menu Press OK The log is erased and ALr appears The AT VLT will print and or send the message MEMORY RESET BY USER lt date gt lt time gt in the currently configured print format Press EXIT to exit configuration and display the current temperature CHANGING THE SAMPLING RATE The AT VLT measures temperatures at defined intervals To change the intervals at which temperatures are measured 1 2 Display the SAPr root menu Press OK The current samplin
9. AT VLT Vision Logger Temperature Recorder User s Guide Installation Instructions and Precautions The appliances in the package are designed for wall mounting or table top installation When mounting the product on a wall be sure to use the correct type of screw Secure all screws to prevent the product from falling from its mounting Make all the connections to the product first and only afterwards mount the transformer on the wall Safety Precautions Install the product in a dry environment Prevent humid conditions and water leakage Protect the project and power supply from extreme temperatures Do not install the product near radiators or in direct sunlight Prevent any foreign objects from falling on the product Prevent spillage of any liquids such as strong acids Connect the power supply to the appropriate voltage as marked on the unit In order to prevent damage to cables and connectors do not disconnect cables by pulling on them Route all cables where they will not cause hazard and ensure that the cables are not harmed in any way Warnings Do not replace cables or connectors with non original parts Fault connections may cause electrocution The power supply is designed for indoor use only TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Introduction ici eeisicesecsseneseesse senec vesecnecnecesaseree L Bediuftes cometen wx M UD AU OD TEE 1 DGS CPP OM esce co reste ede eese redo E
10. LO appears 16 Vision Recorder Press OK The current alarm buzzer setting appears V buOn The internal buzzer will sound when there is an alarm V buOF The internal buzzer will not sound when there is an alarm To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press C4 amp J or C to toggle the setting then press OK The current external Normally Open contact device setting appears V CoOn The external Normally Open contact is closed and a signal is sent to the external device when there is an alarm V CoOF A signal is not sent to the external device when there is an alarm To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press C4 amp or C to toggle the setting then press OK ALO appears Press EXIT The changes are saved and ALr appears Press EXIT again to exit configuration and display the current temperature Configuring the End of Paper Alarm To configure the End of Paper alarm output 1 2 3 From the ALr menu press OK ALS appears Press CY EOFP appears Press OK The current End of Paper alarm buzzer setting appears V buOn The internal alarm sounds when the printer is out of paper V buOF The internal alarm does not sound when the printer is out of paper To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press the 4 or CY button to toggle the setting then press OK The current End of Paper external devi
11. S 232 port item 2 in Figure 6 2 On the PC open the AT VLT Hyper Terminal connection program To open it select Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal and double click the AT VLT Hyper Terminal icon that you previously created refer to Establishing a New Hyper Terminal Connection on page 7 The AT VLT Hyper Terminal window on the PC displays message lines according to the sampling rate The Hyper Terminal displays whatever information the AT VLT prints both manually and automatically For information on printing manually refer to Printing on page 11 For information on printing automatically refer to Configuring Print Settings on page 18 Notes To capture lines one after the other select File gt Properties and select the Setting tab Under ASCII Setup select Append line feed to incoming line ends To capture the data to a file select Transfer gt Capture Text Enter the file name and click Start When the print format is configured as graph only the current temperature and the alarm range appear in Hyper Terminal On every 12 row the data is displayed in full text format POWER This section explains the AT VLT s power requirements and backup battery operation capability and explains how to install or replace batteries Power Source The AT VLT uses a 12V AC DC power supply When the AT VLT is using the main power supply the Power LED is lit green 8 Vision Recorder In the
12. Securing the Unit to the Bracket CONNECTIONS This section describes the cables you must connect in order to use the AT VLT as well as cables you can attach in order to use optional features Mandatory Connections and Startup To connect and start up the AT VLT 1 Plug the AC adaptor into the power supply and connect the 12V power cord to the power jack item 3 in Figure 6 2 Connect the temperature sensor cord to the temperature sensor input jack item 5 in Figure 6 3 Switch the power switch to the On position item 1 in Figure 6 The Power and Sensor LEDs turn green After a few moments the temperature should appear in the display area l 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 6 Connections 6 Vision Recorder Optional Connections You can connect the following optional cables A To send alarms to a remote device attach a cable to the remote alarm contacts item 6 in Figure 6 The remote alarm contacts are a pair of 1 4 terminals 1 Amps 12V A To export temperature data to a PC attach an RS 232 cable from the PC to the RS 232 port item 2 in Figure 6 A To silence the alarm connect a remote buzzer silencing device by attaching a cable with a momentary switch to momentarily short the buzzer silencer contacts item 4 in Figure 6 The buzzer silencer contacts are a pair of 4 terminals Viewing Information on an External PC Before you can view information from the AT VLT on an external PC you must establish
13. a new Hyper Terminal connection on the PC Note If you have already established a Hyper Terminal connection on your PC skip to Viewing Information on an External PC on page 8 Establishing a New Hyper Terminal Connection To establish a new Hyper Terminal connection on your PC 1 Connect an RS 232 cable from the PC to the RS 232 port item 2 in Figure 6 2 On the PC open Hyper Terminal To open Hyper Terminal select Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal and double click HYPERTRM EXE Note If Hyper Terminal is not installed on your computer you can install it from the Control Panel Double click Add Remove Programs click the Windows Setup tab select Communications click Details select Hyper Terminal click OK then click OK again 3 Enter a name for the AT VLT connection 4 Select an icon and click OK 5 In the Connect to window go to the lower Connect using menu and select Direct to Com1 making sure to choose a free Com port Vision Recorder y 6 Click OK If the Com port is not free choose another port by selecting File gt Properties gt and selecting the corresponding COM port and then click OK Note Configure the COM properties as follow Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Viewing Information on an External PC To view information from the AT VLT on an external PC 1 Connect an RS 232 cable from the PC to the R
14. ce setting appears V CoOn An alarm is sent to the external device when the printer is out of paper V CoOF An alarm is not sent to the external device when the printer is out of paper To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press 4 or C to toggle the setting then press OK EOFP appears Press EXIT The changes are saved and ALr appears Press EXIT again to exit configuration and display the current temperature Vision Recorder 17 CONFIGURING PRINT SETTINGS To configure print settings display the Prn root menu From the Prn root menu you can configure the following print settings A Print Format Allows you to choose from among three print formats Both the AT VLT printer output and the external PC output will use the selected format A Printer Allows you to define whether or not the AT VLT automatically prints temperature readings When the printer is set to print automatically the AT VLT prints each temperature reading that it measures at the defined measurement intervals Refer to Changing the Sampling Rate on page 22 A PC Output Allows you to define whether or not the AT VLT sends temperature readings to an external PC To configure print settings 1 From the Prn menu press OK The current print format appears V LChr The AT VLT prints and sends output to an external PC using a large character format Each temperature record includes the following i
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16. e AT VLT s specifications Table 6 Specifications Temperature Measurement Range 40 F to 266 F 40 C to 130 C Temperature Measurement Accuracy 1 8 F 1 C Ambient Operating Temperature Range O F to 150 F 18 C to 65 C non condensing Ambient Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Temperature Writing and Storage Resolution 0 2 F 0 1 C Storage Temperature Range 40 F to 150 F 40 C to 65 C Temperature Sensor Cord Length extensible 33 feet 10 m Temperature Sensor Diameter 0 25 inches 6 35 mm Alarm Contact Rating 1 Amps 12V AC DC Thermal Chart Paper Width 2 inches 50 8 cm Thermal Chart Paper Length 131 feet 40 m Display Numeric LED Display 4 characters Primary Power Supply VL115 115 V AC 50 60 Hz VL220 220 240V AC 50 60 Hz Alternative Power Supply 12V AC DC 1 5 Amps for vehicle operation with adapter not supplied Battery Backup 9V battery logs up to 50 hours not supplied Clock Battery 3 6V Lithium battery two years in average use supplied Size 8 2x 5 3 x 2 7 inches 208 6 x 135 x 69 mm 26 Vision Recorder APPENDIX C COMPONENTS Table 7 lists the AT VLT s components including optional components Table 7 Components AT VLT with temperature channel Temperature Sensor 33 feet 10 m AT VLTSENSOR
17. er and the Out of Paper LED should go off ALARMS The AT VLT has the following alarm indicators A Buzzer Some alarms trigger an internal buzzer You can silence the buzzer by pressing or on the optional remote buzzer silencer switch Refer to Optional Connections on page 7 Y ou can also configure the AT VLT so that the buzzer does not go on Refer to Configuring the Alarm Output on page 16 Note The buzzer silencer only shuts off the internal buzzer sounds The alarm LEDs and the external device connected to the relay contact if enabled remain operational A LEDs The four LEDs to the left of the display area indicate various alarms as described below The top LED indicates that the AT VLT s power is on A Relay Contact to External Device You can connect the external device to the AT VLT remote alarm contacts item 6 in Figure 6 on page 6 and configure the AT VLT to send alarms to the external device via a normally open relay contact Refer to Configuring the Alarm Output on page 16 12 Vision Recorder The following events trigger an alarm A Disconnected Temperature Sensor If the temperature sensor is disconnected from the AT VLT the display area shows the message nOS the Alarm LED lights and the internal buzzer sounds if enabled A Alarm Range If the measured temperature goes outside the maximum or minimum defined temperature range for a consecutive period of time equal to the defined alarm delay per
18. event of a power failure or if the working environment temperature goes over 150 F 65 C the AT VLT automatically switches over to a 9V backup battery if installed When operating in backup mode the AT VLT logs temperature measurements to memory but does not print The Power LED blinks and the display area shows the current temperature every 30 sec for two seconds You can also display the current temperature for two seconds at a time manually by pressing OK With a new 9V battery the AT VLT can operate in backup mode for 60 hours When the main power returns the Power LED goes on without blinking and the printer prints the temperature measurements that were recorded but not printed when the AT VLT was operating in backup mode Battery Installation and Replacement The AT VLT uses two batteries A Lithium battery CR2032 Used for saving logging data and configuration settings and for running the real time clock After replacing the Lithium battery you should check and reset the AT VLT configuration settings A 9V alkaline backup battery Used for backup operation refer to Power Source on page 8 This battery is optional and is not included with the AT VLT package When the Low Batt LED blinks you should replace the 9V backup battery To change or install batteries 1 Push and slide the cover of the battery compartment out as shown in Figure 7 2 Install the batteries as indicated according to the polarit
19. g rate appears The sampling rate can be any value between and 90 minutes Press CA or CY to change the sampling rate When you are finished press OK SAPr appears Press EXIT to save your changes exit configuration and display the current temperature 22 Vision Recorder CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 4 lists common problems and suggested solutions Table 4 Troubleshooting No power Wait five seconds after switching on the power switch Poor or no printing e Make sure you are using thermal printing paper The AT VLT will not print on non thermal paper e Replace the printing side of the thermal paper or replace the thermal paper itself e Movethe AT VLT to a location with a temperature between 0 to 149 F 18 to 65 C Wrong time or date e Change the time or date Refer to Changing the Time and Date on page 23 e Make sure you are using the correct date format dd mm yy or mm dd yy Refer to Configuring Temperature and Date Formats on page 19 e Replace the Lithium battery CR2032 Refer to Battery Installation and Replacement on page 9 Cannot print online help Change the print mode to PrOn Refer to Printing on page 11 Vision Recorder 23 APPENDIX A FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS To restore the Vision Recorder to its factory default settings 1 Switch the power switch off 2 Switch the power switch back on while pressing FEED 3 When FAdF appears in the display area press
20. gh and low temperatures that will trigger an alarm 1 2 From the ALr menu press OK ALS appears Press OK LoA1 appears Press C or CV to set the minimum temperature Temperatures below this temperature will trigger an alarm Press OK HIA1 appears Press CA J or CY to set the maximum temperature Temperatures above this temperature will trigger an alarm V Press EXIT The changes are saved and ALS appears To change other alarm settings press C4 amp or CY to display the other alarm menu items To go to another root menu item press EXIT again then press C4 amp or Cw to display the other root menu items To exit configuration and display the current temperature press EXIT twice Configuring the Alarm Delay To configure the alarm delay l Press Press From the ALr menu press OK ALS appears Press delay Press Le 2 3 4 Oo a 10 ALdl appears The current alarm delay setting appears or C to scroll among the possible alarm delay values nO no minutes 30 minutes 1 h 1 hour and 2 h 2 hours When the value you want to select appears press OK ALdl appears EXIT The changes are saved and ALr appears Press EXIT again to exit configuration and display the current temperature Configuring the Alarm Output To configure the alarm output 1 From the ALr menu press OK ALS appears 2 Press CA J or CV twice A
21. iod if any an alarm is sent The internal buzzer sounds if enabled and an alarm is sent to an external device via the relay contact if enabled In addition the Alarm LED lights For instructions on configuring the buzzer and relay contact to respond to Alarm Range alarms refer to Configuring the Alarm Output on page 16 A End of Paper If the printer paper runs out the internal buzzer sounds if enabled and an alarm is sent to an external device via the relay contact if enabled In addition the Out of Paper LED lights For instructions on configuring the buzzer and relay contact to respond to Out of Paper alarms refer to Configuring the End of Paper Alarm on page 17 Figure 8 provides a close up of the rear panel including the remote alarm contacts on the right side and the remote buzzer silencing device contacts on the left side Buzzer silencing Remote alarm contacts contacts Figure 8 Rear Panel Close Up Vision Recorder 13 CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURATION This chapter explains how to configure the AT VLT To configure AT VLT parameters you must enter a password The default password is 4 Y J OK EXIT For instructions on changing your password refer to Changing the Password on page 20 To change the AT VLT configuration 1 Press CA amp J or CV until AdJ appears in the display area 2 Press OK PASS appears in the display area 3 Enter your password ALr appears in the display area ALr allows you
22. nformation Date time and temperature The following is an example of a temperature record in large character format 29 15 32 78 0F AL In this example the date is the 29 of the current month the time is 15 32 3 32 p m the temperature is 78 0 F and the alarm is activated SChr The AT VLT prints and sends output to an external PC using a small character format Each temperature record includes the following information ID of the unit recording the measurement time date and temperature The following is an example of a temperature record in small character format SUPCO 12345 04 29 04 15 32 78 0F A In this example the ID of the AT VLT unit is SUPCO 12345 refer to Changing the Device ID on page 21 the date is April 29 2004 refer to Changing the Time and Date on page 20 the time is 15 32 3 32 p m and the temperature is 78 0 F and the alarm is activated 9rAP The AT VLT prints in a graph format The graph format prints temperature measurements in the form of a curved graph Every temperature value is printed next to the relevant graph point The minimum and maximum temperature thresholds are shown as separate striped lines and the temperature range values are printed in text every 12 row If temperature range alarms are enabled the letter A appears 18 Vision Recorder next to any line in which the temperature is outside of the defined temperature range and the delay time has elapsed In every 12 ro
23. press OK The current time in minutes appears Press CA or CY to change the setting then press OK CLoC appears 5 Press EXIT to save your changes exit configuration and display the current temperature CHANGING THE PASSWORD To change the AT VLT password 1 Display the ChPA root menu 2 From the ChPA menu press OK PASS appears 3 Enter a sequence of four keys PASS appears again 4 Enter the same sequence of four keys to confirm the password If the second sequence is the same as the first sequence ChPA appears If it is not PASS appears again and you must repeat steps three and four 5 Press EXIT to save the new password exit configuration and display the current temperature 20 Vision Recorder CHANGING THE DEVICE ID The AT VLT has a device ID that appears in temperature reports The purpose of the device ID is to identify the device producing printouts and reports when printouts and reports are being collected from more than one device The device ID consists of 11 alphanumeric characters You can change each character individually by entering a numerical code of one or two numbers Table 3 shows the code for setting the device ID Table 3 Numerical Code for Setting Device ID clalelrplolrylo z To change the device ID 1 Display the SIdn root menu 2 Press OK The number 1 appears followed by a space and a code for the first ID character that
24. r sending a report on demand press EXIT The printout or sent report displays the message MEMORY REPORT STOPPED BY USER Note When you send a report to a PC all data is sent within ten seconds ADVANCING AND CHANGING PRINTER PAPER The AT VLT uses thermal printing paper to print temperature readings This type of paper uses heat rather than ink to print The AT VLT s printer does not print on ordinary paper When ordering replacement paper rolls make sure to order thermal paper Vision Recorder 11 When a red mark appears on the side of the paper this indicates that the paper roll is almost finished You should replace the paper roll before it reaches the end so that the printer paper will not stop or get stuck To replace the paper roll 1 Press two or three times to advance the paper Note The button does not work unless the printer is set for automatic printing Refer to Configuring Print Settings on page 18 2 Tear out the latest printed report 3 Open the paper cover and remove the leftover paper roll The alarm buzzer will sound and the Out of Paper LED will blink 4 Straighten the edge of the new paper roll with a scissors 5 Place the new paper roll in the paper compartment or inside the open paper cover and push the edge of the paper straight through the printer under the printer s black rubber roller 6 Press to advance the paper through the printer After installing the new roll the alarm buzz
25. s or Fahrenheit Refer to Configuring Temperature and Date Formats on page 19 10 Vision Recorder PRINTING The AT VLT can be configured to print temperatures automatically at defined intervals For a description of the available print modes and instructions on configuring the print settings refer to Configuring Print Settings on page 18 In addition you can manually print the memory report a list of all saved measurements on demand or send the report to a PC to view and save the information To send the memory report to the printer or a PC press PRINT SEnd appears in the display area A To print the memory report press CY A To send the memory report to a PC press CA A If you do not press either button within three seconds the display automatically returns to the current temperature The AT VLT prints or sends the memory report in whichever print mode is currently configured If the AT VLT is also configured to print or send measurements automatically then when the printing is finished the AT VLT prints or sends all measurements that were recorded during the on demand memory report printing or sending operation Every report that is printed or sent on demand begins with the message MEMORY REPORT and ends with the message END OF REPORT The printed or sent on demand report displays the measurements in reverse order 1 e current measurements are displayed before the earlier measurements To manually stop printing o
26. to change the alarm settings 4 The AT VLT has nine root menu items To scroll through the root menu items press CA To scroll through the root menu items in reverse order press CY The following are the root menu items V ALr Alarm configuration Prn Printing configuration SCAL Temperature units and date format configuration CLoC Date and time configuration ChPA Change password SIdn ID number configuration CALb Temperature calibration Lo9r Erasing the logging measurements from the memory x o oc ox cx lt SAPr Sampling rate configuration Note For a full diagram of the AT VLT menu tree refer to Appendix D Menu Structure on page 28 For a list of the default factory settings refer to Appendix A Factory Default Settings on page 24 5 When you reach the root menu item that you want press OK The first sub menu item appears 6 When you have finished configuring an item you must press EXIT to save the configuration changes 14 Vision Recorder ONLINE HELP The AT VLT offers online help that explains the short format display massages and guides you through the menu configurations 1 Open the paper cover to best view the printed online help messages 2 Ifyou want help on any menu item press PEINThe AT VLT will print and or send the online help message in whichever format is currently configured as described in Configuring Print Settings on page 18 Note The key can be
27. used to access the online help in all situations except while the current temperature is being displayed 3 The AT VLT prints and or sends a blank line after every online help message Notes You cannot print online help unless the printer is set for automatic printing Refer to Configuring Print Settings on page 18 Ifthe AT VLT is configured to send output to an external PC help messages will also be sent to the external PC CONFIGURING ALARM SETTINGS To configure alarm settings display the ALr root menu From the ALr root menu you can configure the following alarm settings A Alarm Range Set ALS Allows you to define a temperature range When the current temperature is outside of this range the AT VLT sends an alarm A Alarm Delay ALdl Allows you to define an alarm delay If the current temperature goes out of the defined temperature range the AT VLT does not send an alarm until the temperature remains outside of the range for the length of time defined by the Alarm Delay parameter A Alarm Output ALO Allows you to define whether or not the AT VLT s internal alarm sounds when an alarm is sent and whether or not alarms are sent to an external device A End of Paper Alarm EOFP Allows you to define whether or not the AT VLT s internal alarm sounds and whether or not alarms are sent to an external device when the paper runs out Vision Recorder 15 Configuring the Alarm Range To configure the hi
28. w full information is printed in small character format Note When information is printed to an external PC in graph format the current temperature and the alarm range are printed but the graph itself is not printed 2 To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press C amp J or Cw to toggle the setting then press OK The current printer setting appears V PrOn The AT VLT printer prints temperature records automatically at the defined measurement intervals V PrOF The AT VLT printer does not print temperature records unless you request a printout manually Refer to Printing on page 11 3 To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press C4 amp J or Cw to toggle the setting then press OK The current PC output setting appears V PCOn The AT VLT sends temperature records to an external PC automatically at the defined measurement intervals V PCOF The AT VLT printer does not send temperature records unless you request it to send output manually Refer to Printing on page 11 4 To keep the current setting press OK To change the setting press C4 amp or C to toggle the setting then press OK Prn appears 5 Press EXIT to save your changes exit configuration and display the current temperature CONFIGURING TEMPERATURE AND DATE FORMATS To configure the format in which the AT VLT displays temperatures Celsius or Fahrenheit and dates European or American
29. wide 131 feet long 2 1 installed VLPAPER 40 meters 12V AC DC power adaptor US 120V OR 1 VL115 12V AC DC power adaptor EU 230V VL220 Europe AT VLT12 has DC cord instead of power adaptor CRCPW 3 6V Lithium battery CR2032 1 installed VLBAT Hanging bracket 1 VLBRKT User s Guide 1 VLMANUAL Bracket mounting screws 3 Bracket securing screw 1 4 Vision Recorder INSTALLATION OPTIONS You can use the AT VLT as a standalone unit or attach it to a wall There are two ways to attach the AT VLT to a wall A Direct Mounting Attach the AT VLT directly to the wall A Bracket Mounting Attach the AT VLT bracket to the wall and hang the AT VLT on the bracket as described below Bracket Mounting To attach the AT VLT to the wall using the bracket 1 Mount the AT VLT bracket to the wall with three screws as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Bracket Mounting Note Make sure to leave enough space on the left to operate the main switch and connect all the other cables mentioned in Connections on page 6 2 Hang the AT VLT on the two mounted bracket hooks as shown in Figure 4 3 Open the paper cover by pushing the two cover clips item 7 in Figure 1 to the inside and pulling the cover out 4 Fasten one screw through the hole under the paper roll to secure the AT VLT to the bracket as shown in Figure 5 5 Return the paper cover to its place Vision Recorder 5 Figure 5
30. y marks in the battery compartment 3 Position the cover over the battery compartment and snap it back into place Figure 7 Battery Installation and Replacement Vision Recorder 9 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION This chapter explains how to operate the AT VLT and includes the following topics A Displaying Temperatures A Printing A Advancing and Changing Printer Paper A Alarms DISPLAYING TEMPERATURES When the AT VLT is on it displays the current temperature You can also display the maximum and minimum measured temperatures in the AT VLT s memory by pressing Ca Jand CY The AT VLT s memory can store up to 290 readings The time period this covers depends on the sampling rate For example if the sampling rate is 15 minutes the AT VLT s internal memory contains the temperature data from the last three days A Press C4 J to display the lowest temperature in memory Press C 4 again to display the highest temperature in memory AdJ for adjusting parameters and to return to the current temperature After three seconds the display automatically returns to the current temperature A Press to display AdJ for adjusting parameters Press C 4 amp again to display the highest temperature in memory the lowest temperature in memory and to return to the current temperature After three seconds the display automatically returns to the current temperature Note You can configure the AT VLT to display temperatures in either Celsiu
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