EKO20 User Manual
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1. Synchronise Time Date 3 4 5 Change Sample amp Record Interval Refer to section 3 3 4 Change Intervals zn Ee x 3 5 Remote Connection Menu Depending on the type of remote connection choose either telephone modem GSM modem or Satellite All Remote Connection options are the same as the Serial Connection Menu refer to section 3 4 Before these options are enabled you must contact the EKO20 through a modem and telephone line Use the Connect To Datalogger option to call the 20 and Hang Up to disconnect with the 20 The telephone number which is dialed by the program can be entered changed in the File Open Configuration Edit Parameters option Use Setup PC to change the Communications P ort 2132 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 3 6 Automatic Download Setup Automatic download 012 20 ATA 012 20 3071223 f 16 00 2000 Sf 1 a Automatic Download XI 14 6 2000 12 22 00 37 Setup Menu Use this option when you use the program for the first time refer to section 2 2 or when the configuration of your PC changes Com Ports or PCcard drives added removed 14 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Select a communication port for connection to the 20 and modem If these ports are the same which is possible make sure you use the right cable for the right o2. card it can be inserted into the 20 and a measuring period will start Before a card can be prepared the card needs to be formatted using Windows E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Prepare Card X Identification Text JEko20 ATA test Filename Eko20 DAT Sample Interval Record Interval Seconds Seconds x Ta 2 Hours Hours m Timing Method Synchronised Immediate There 4 parameters that need to be filled in The Identification Text identifies a specific measurement period Sample interval determines when a sample is taken Record Interval determines when data should be written to card Setting the Timing Method to synchronized the logger will write to card in a rounded 10 minute interval e g 11 10 00 11 20 00 11 30 00 etc Immediate measurements will start directly Notes e The sample interval should be less and multiple of record interval e If synchronized the intervals get default values 3 seconds 10 minutes e If the intervals on a synchronized memory card are changed the card will no longer be synchronized There are some important notes please read these carefully e lfthere is data which is not downloaded the card before preparing it the program will respond with a warning and will NOT prepare the card Download the data from the card first check if data is correct and try prep
3. KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Appendix A Specific details of supplied system 24 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Appendix B Data sheets of system parts 25
4. card for re use in the EKO20 Memory Cards Download Data Download the data from the Memory Card currently in the PC Slot Local Connection S tatus Check the operation of the 20 Local Connection C urrent Values Display the currently measured and the last recorded values Local Connection Download Data Download the data from the Memory Card currently in the 20 Modem C onnect to Datalogger Call the 20 through a telephone line and modem Modem Hang Up Terminate the modem connection The next sections explain all options in detail 3 2 File Menu Every time you start the 20 Control Software the program asks you to open a Configuration File refer to section 2 2 Selecting a File and pressing the Edit Parameters button gives you the opportunity to change three properties Edit Communication Parameters Configuration Name JEko20 ATA Telephone Number 0654649052 BaudRate 3600 v Important After Changing Baudrate the card should be Prepared to make it Effective Make sure your PC modem is able to use selected baudrate Default 9600 Baud Cancel v Configuration Name The name for a specific Configuration This is automatically the name of the directory in which the downloaded data is saved Telephone Number If the logger is connected to a modem the telephone number should be entered here If the telephone number is empty the modem option is not possible BaudRate The Serial Communication Spe
5. functioning correct with testplug but not with the sensors connected the connections of the sensors must be checked again lf however the datalogger system is functioning incorrect with the testplug connected the datalogger is defect If you cannot solve the problem this unit should be repaired or replaced Contact your supplier if you cannot solve the problem yourself Describe the problem in detail Do not try to repair the electronics yourself EKOPOWER will support you with spare parts or will repair the equipment as soon as possible The maintenance of the system is limited to the replacement of the batteries and the optional silicagel Of course the data of the memory card should be transferred for dataprocessing For the maintenance of the sensors refer to the separate datasheets 21 E KO OWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment The correct functioning of the system is guaranteed for one year Guarantee cannot be claimed if e damage is caused by lightning e the sealing of the printed circuit board is broken e the system is not used according to this manual For remarks and suggestions we appreciate it if you contact us If necessary send the instrument post paid to your supplier EKOPOWER takes no responsibility for the conclusions of the measurements 22 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 5 Troubleshooting After starting the prog
6. of the logger before starting a record period refer to section 3 3 43 Operation time and memory capacity The maximum record period is determined by in which capacity in bytes e g 4 Mbytes number of active channels T record interval 0 10 If continious recording is required transfer the collected data within this period For example consider the following configuration windspd 1 MAX AVG and DEV winddir 1 AVG windspd 2 AVG M 4 Mbyte T 10 min the maximum operation time is 4 000 000 Q 10 min 2 500 000 minutes 1736 days You can also obtain the maximum operation time using the control software refer to section 3 4 1 16 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 44 transfer and data processing Retrieving the data measured by the EK020 is possible in several ways e Take the datalogger back to the office and connect it to a PC and transfer the data without additional equipment e Take a portable PC to the datalogger for data transfer the field this can be done by the RS 232 interface or PC CARD PCMCIA drive of the laptop PC e Send the PC Memory Card to an office PC with PC Card drive e Use the optional remote control option For the data processing a standard PC Pentium personal computer or compatible is required Ask your supplier for the best IBM compatible PC or notebook Standard software for DA
7. E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 20 User Manual Version Wa8 for Windows 95 98 NT E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Table of Contents 0 34 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 0 Introduction The EKO20 is an easy to use accurate and reliable datalogger system essential for e g wind energy feasibility studies Controlling and working with the EK020 is made easy with this Control Program for Windows For best possible performance of the system as a whole read this manual carefully before using the 20 When installing the software take note of the Tips If you need to go into the field take this manual with you in order to solve possible problems All the text printed Italic are buttons or menu options which can be used in the program Text printed underlined are important notes and tips E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 1 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 11 General The installation is very simple and is carried out in the following steps e Mount cabinet cable inputs facing to ground Connect sensors and signals according to appendix A 2 Prepare memory card if not already done refer to section 2 3 1 Put prepared memory card in slot Put batteries in battery holders or connect external power supply Now t
8. TA ANALYSIS is available which can be used for many applications With the standard software one can determine for each channel for any desired time interval e TABLES GRAPHS STATISTICS WINDOW and LEVEL ANALYSIS BINNING ANALYSIS Data transfer to Excel or other software packages e g special packages for data processing statistics and presentation is possible Using Excel one can in most cases easily process the data according to the specific requirements of the user The output file ASCII format can be imported or converted to many other standard software packages like dBASE Dadisp Turboview for Windows Moreover special Excel utilities are available for processing wind data refer to separate datasheets Opening 20 outputfiles After downloading the data from the 20 memorycard the controlsoftware generated a p0 file This is the file which needs to be opened in Excel Start the Excel program and follow these steps Choose the File Open option Change the Files of type into All Files Find files that matdi these search criteria Fie pare Files of Fies Last 2 aa E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Select the P 0 file you want to open and press the Open button 18 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Excel starts the Text Import Wizard Follow the 3 steps as displaye
9. aring it again The program will erase all data on the card and prepare it The card is now ready for use in the 20 e Ifa card is prepared for use in logger 1 with Logger Code 1 and inserted in logger 2 with LoggerC ode 2 it will respond with the error message not Prepared on LEDS and through the Status option refer to section 3 4 1 Download possible present data using the Configuration file belonging to logger 1 and prepare the card using Configuration file belonging to logger 2 Insert card into logger 2 and logging will start 33 3 Download Data Downloading data through a PC card drive is the fastest way of downloading possible Download Data Output Path EE EKOPOWER x a ac Enable 16000 lines in data files J Eko204TA Enable 64000 lines in data files Number of Readings Output Filename Output Cancel Start E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Create an Output Path by selecting a drive a directory and a filename The program automatically adds a directory to your selected directory This added directory has the same name as the configuration name E g Configuration Name is Site Peru the directory in which the data is saved is C EKO20 Windows The Output Filename is Output P 0 Output P 1 Output P2 etc the extension is added automatically by the p
10. ch OK If all analog channels are gt 0 the corresponding yellow Led will flash In this way a quick indication of the correct operation of the sensors and the signals can be obtained e 5232 0N during serial connection to a PC Important Check besides the green LED also the LED all signals gt 0 Note that the serial connection consumes extra power so do not permanently connect if the logger is battery powered The recorded values can be checked by making contact with a computer The last recorded value can be reviewed or all recorded data can be downloaded to a PC The system can also be tested by simulating the input signals e g for wind speed and direction use the 12 pole testplug A20 which should be connected to the input connector where normally the windsensors are connected The instantaneous values and the recorded values should be according to the value of the simulated input Note that a testplug consumes extra power so do not permanently connect if the logger is battery powered If the instrument does not operate correctly the following action must be carried out 1 Check the power supply battery voltages using the EKO 20 software 2 Take memory card and batteries out of the instrument 3 Put prepared memory card in slot 4 Putbatteries back in the instrument When the operation is still not correct check the power supply or batteries and connect again Check again with available testplug If the datalogger system is
11. d DISK 1 in your disk drive Enter A Setup EXE and press the OK button The Install Wizard will guide you through the installation process Tip When the Install Wizard prompts you for a destination directory in which to install the software change its name into a shorter and easier to use directory name by pressing the Change Directory button e g 20 or D WindR esearch C or D depends on the hard drive you want to use After installing the Control Software you have to copy EK020 Configuration file into the same folder in which the Control Software is installed Put the disk labeled EKO 20 C onfiguration into your disk drive Open the Windows Explorer and select the Floppy Drive the left window Drag the EKO20 Configuration file into the folder which contains the Control Software e g C EKO20 or D WindR esearch Refer to the Windows Explorer Help topic copying by using drag and drop 22 Using Control Software for the first time After installing the program Refer to section 2 1 you can start using the program Press the START button and choose PROGRAMS Select the 20 option to start the program Refer to the Windows Help about making a shortcut to the Desktop After starting the program asks you to open a Configuration File Choose one of the available files and click the OPEN button refer to the troubleshoot section if no files are displayed Because this is the fi
12. d below Step 1 The Original data type option should be Delimited Press the Next button to go to the next step Step 2 ILE C WEOH DOSO89a Fo ERO 20 serial number 990401 Identification teszt MAASERACHT z 9 Select the Semicolon as delimiter Press the next button to go to the last step 19 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment Step 3 Text imponi Wizard Step 3 of Thi screen you select set Column data far mast the Data Format T General converts numeric values to numbers Text date values to dates and all ramaining values 1 ae i ng Date or C Da not colina Skip No changes have to be made in this form Press the Finish button to stop the Wizard and import the P 0 file 20 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 45 Record checks and trouble shooting status LEDS The status leds on the front indicate the status of the instrument This can also be read via the RS 232 connection refer to section 3 4 1 Status Leds Operational status e Operation OK green everything is OK e Operation not OK red something is wrong take action refer to other Leds Action e Replace batteries red e Replace card red Information all yellow Leds e Card not OK Card not prepared Card full Cannot write to card Write protect swit
13. ed which will be used for local Serial communications as well as remote modem communications Make sure your equipment PC modem is capable of using the selected BaudR ate refer to documentation of equipment After the necessary changes have been made press the OK button to save the changes Important changing the baudrate will only have effect after preparing the memory card If the View Configuration button is pressed an overview of all properties of every input channel is given The File menu also allows you to exit the program 6 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 33 Memory Cards Menu All options available in the Memory Cards menu interact with the memory card which should be in the PC card slot To install ATA FLASH cards on your computer just put a card in your PC card slot and windows will automatically install it for you PLUG amp PLAY After installing windows will treat the ATA FLASH card as a hard drive 3 3 1 View Card View Card allows you to look at different settings which are currently on a memory card i View Card Not Available 9600 Not connected 7658 kBytes 7658 kBytes No 3 3 2 Prepare Card Prepare Card enables you to make a memory card ready for use in an EKO20 Prepare Card clears all data on that card and creates a file with default name EKO20 DAT The size of this file is equal to the size of the formatted card After preparing
14. he operation has started Plug in and play For more details refer the following chapters Refer to appendix A for specific information about the supplied configuration of the datalogger 12 Mounting The cabinet of the EKO 20 datalogger should be mounted with cable plugs facing to ground The EKO 20B has two covers Under the upper transparant cover is situated Status leds battery holders and slot for PC CARD PCMCIA memory card The upper cover can be locked Under the lower grey cover is situated the input connectors At the lower grey cover inside the logger the connections and channel Specifications are printed If the EKO 20 datalogger is placed in the field it should be protected against vandalism and harsh environmental conditions direct sunshine rain etc The best solution is to place the logger in an additional case with lock which can also be supplied by Ekopower The cabinet can be fixed to a wall or pole with cable plugs faced to ground Always close the cabinet carefully before you leave the instrument For mounting the sensors amp signals and the connections of the sensors power supply batteries refer to Appendix A E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 2 How to get started 2 1 installing the EKO20 Control Software Installing the Control Software a Windows 95 98 NT 2000 based PC Press the START button and choose the RUN option Put the disk labele
15. olumns The last recorded values are updated every record interval 3 433 Download Data Downloading data through serial port is much slower than downloading through PC card drive and consumes much more power Refer to section 3 3 3 for information on downloading data Download Data EKOPOWER Sane 25 ih Gate Hes Note With every logging that is sent by the 20 a sumcheck is sent with it If the sumcheck made by the EKO20 differs from the sumcheck made by the PC an error is generated That particular logging is sent again until no errors are detected When 25 errors are received downloading is stopped Usually these errors occur because of a bad telephone connection Try downloading a few hours later if the problem persists check your modem or contact your telephone company After downloading check the data for errors If everything looks allright you can clear the card or continue without clearing When you clear the card the program asks you if you want to change sample or record interval refer to section 3 4 5 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 3 4 4 Set Time Date Use this option to copy the local time date to the time date on the logger Before changing the time make sure the local time on your PC is correct refer to Windows Help on setting time date on your PC After setting the time date the 20 resets
16. personnel Password is required 10 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 3 4 Local Connection Menu After connecting the serial cable LC 20 itis possible to make contact with the logger through your serial communications port When connected correctly the RS232 ON LED will light up Note When a PC in connected to the logger through a serial communications port the logger consumes more power So if you do not use this connection please remove the serial cable 3 4 1 Datalogger Status With this option it is possible to check the operation of the logger If the operation is not ok the type of error is given here e g a full card low power etc Datalogger Status 00 00 05 00 01 00 14 6 2000 3804 kbytes 15 6 2000 Besides checking for errors it is also a good tool for viewing the settings e g sample and record interval number of input channels etc ll E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 3 42 Current Values Instantaneous and Last Recorded values Inst Values Maximum Minimum Average 0 00 0 00 2 0 15 83 4 83 4 29 03 28 70 30 83 30 24 N A 0 0 This is another useful tool for checking the operation of the 20 The instantaneous value of every active channel is displayed in the first column and is updated every sample interval The last recorded values are displayed in the other c
17. ption Use a standard RS232 cable to connect your Modem to your PC and the LC20 cable provided by Ekopower to connect PC to 20 3 7 Help Menu The manual option displays this manual About displays the startup splash form 15 E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 4 Using the 20 4 1 General The datalogger is easily operated there are no buttons Not even an on off switch J ust plug in and play 4 2 Starting and stopping a record period To start a record period put a prepared Memory Card in the slot refer to section 3 3 2 on preparing Memory Cards When all connections have been made connect the power supply or place batteries if the system will be installed in a remote area The 20 will start automatically when the Memory Card is detected If the Memory Card is taken out of the instrument the recording period is stopped When power supply is connected the LED indicators flash one by one an initial self test is carried out This is also carried out when a new prepared memory card is inserted Check the status Leds for any detected errors wait at least 1 record interval to check the operation of the system refer to section 4 5 The instrument is in a low power sleeping mode if there is no memory card in the slot It checks the presence of a memory card each 5 seconds Take the batteries out of the 20 if itis notin use Important Check the real time
18. ram there is no Configuration file listed The program can not find any Configuration files in the directory in which the program is installed Copy your Configuration file into the directory in which the program is installed Setup can not find a serial communication port No port installed on your computer or installation is incorrect Refer to windows help The Memory Cards option can not be selected There is no Card Drive selected Run Setup to install the correct PC Card Drive The Serial Connection option can not be selected There is no serial communication port selected Run setup to install the correct port The Modem option can not be selected There is no serial communication port selected or no phonenumber is entered Run setup to install the correct port Enter the phone number refer to section 3 2 No memory card in slot present error There is no memory card in the slot which is installed by the setup option Put the memory card in the correct slot or run setup to change the PC card drive No logger found error Check if the logger is connected correctly to the PC Check if the correct serial communication port is used Check if the correct communication speed baudrate is used refer to section 3 2 After preparing the EKO 20 reacts with a card not prepared error The card is not correctly formatted under windows Format the card correctly before preparing the card 7935 E
19. rogram In this example the full file path name would be C EKO20 Windows Site Peru Output P0 If the 16000 lines in data file option is set all files will have a maximum of 16000 lines in each file If you are going to use the Data Processing Utilities made by Ekopower it is possible to use 64000 lines in each data file Select the 64000 lines in data files to do so Press the Start button to start downloading The progress bar indicates the progress of downloading After downloading the program asks you if you want to prepare the card refer to section 3 3 2 on preparing cards E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 3 3 4 Change Measurement Parameters Change Measurement Parameters Eko20 ATA tes Eko20 DAT P It is possible to change the Measurement Parameters without preparing the memory card After changing these parameters data which was already on the memory card will NOT be lost Parameters included are Identification Text which identifies a specific measurement period Sample and Record Interval and Timing Method refer to section 3 3 2 Notes e sample interval should be less and multiple of record interval e if synchronized the intervals get default values 3 seconds 10 minutes e ifthe intervals on a synchronized memory card are changed the card will no longer be synchronized 3 3 5 Logger Configuration This option is only possible for authorized
20. rst time you are using the program you have to setup your computer first Use the Setup PC menu option to setup your PC Install the correct Communication Port and PC Slot by selecting out of the list displayed refer to the troubleshoot section if list is empty Open Configuration Select the required file and press Open i View Configuration Edit Parameters Open Important Every time the configuration of the computer changes you have to run Setup PC Again Your system is now ready to work with the 20 Datalogger With the Control Software you are able to control and manage wind measurement projects in a fast easy and reliable way E KO POWE R Measuring Monitoring amp Control Systems for Energy amp Environment 3 Using the EKO20 Control Software for Windows 3 1 Basic operations Every time you use the EK020 Control Software you are prompted to open a Configuration File of the particular EKO20 you want to Control After selecting and opening a file all possible menu options are available for use refer to the troubleshoot section if not all options are possible This is a summary of the basic operations File O pen Configuration Open edit or view an existing Configuration File File E xit Exit the 20 Control Software Memory Cards View Card View the configuration on the Memory Card currently in the PC Slot Memory Cards Prepare Card Clear the data on the card and prepares the
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