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1. Selected Log Interval Selected Excitation Time Loop Battery Life extended 5 seconds 5 seconds None always ON minute 5 seconds 12 times 5 minutes 5 seconds 60 times 15 minutes 5 seconds 900 times hour 5 seconds 3 600 times The above table does not account for inrush current that may occur each time the ES 1 switches loop power on Inrush current will vary depending the 4 20 ma transducer s internal circuitry Inrush current typically occurs in the first 5 to 20 milliseconds that power is applied to a transducer and may be 4 to 10 times higher than its normal state Inrush will be a more significant factor with shorter excitation times 30 ms or 150 ms and should not significantly reduce the Loop Battery Life shown in the above table for excitation times of 5 seconds or longer Using LogXR Software the Excitation Time selected should satisfy the 4 20ma transducer s warm up time specification For example if two transducers are to be powered by the loop and one has a 1 sec warm up specification and the other requires a 2 second warm up time select an Excitation Time of 2 seconds Wiring Yellow wires The two yellow wires connect in series at a place in the loop that is common to all transducers For example between the C terminal of the XR5 and the terminal of the Loop Power Supply In other words remove the wire that goes from the terminal of the Loop Power Supply to the C terminal of the XR
2. 0 30 0 15 dia shielded cable The LS 100 Light Sensor connects directly to any XR5 Data Logger input channel No external power is required The sensor features a wide dynamic range and low cost It is not designed for applications that require precise light readings A typical application would be logging when room lighting is turned ON and OFF For logging solar irradiance we recommend the Pace SRS 100 Solar Radiation Sensor Compatibility Model Maximum of Pace LS 100 Light Sensors XR5 SE 8 LogXR Setup Select Light Sensor LS 100 for the Type selection of the particular channel that will be connected to the Light Sensor See page 34 Setup Channel tab for details Real time and logged readings are in units of footcandles Wiring Connect one lead of the Light Sensor to the Channel Connect the other lead to a C terminal 77 XR5 Data Loggers Pace Sensors with separate Manuals e EC Series Soil Moisture Sensors RS 100 Rainfall Sensor SRS 100 Solar Radiation Sensor WSD 100 Wind Speed and Direction Sensor Manuals for these sensors may be downloaded from the Internet links below 78 XR5 Data Loggers Contact Closures Any XR5 analog input can be used to log the state of a relay switch or contact closure The contact must be unpowered and not wired to anything else An unused isolated contact in a multi pole switch or relay can be used Compatibility Model Max of contact clo
3. Click Calculate Slope Offset and then click Linear Transducer Linear Transducer Minimum DC Voltage 0 Maximum DC Voltage 5 Minimum Reading Maximum Reading Calculate Slope Offset OK Cancel Enter the Minimum DC Voltage and Maximum DC Voltage of the sensor s output signal For example if the sensor has an output signal of 0 5v to 4 5v enter 0 5 for the Minimum DC Voltage and enter 4 5 for the Maximum DC Voltage Enter the Minimum and Maximum Reading of the sensor For example if the sensor is a pressure transducer that reads from 0 300 psi enter 0 for the Minimum Reading and 300 for the Maximum Reading Click Calculate and the Slope and Offset values will appear that correspond to the entered values Then click OK 84 XR5 Data Loggers Current Loop Applications The XR5 Data Logger s 0 2 5v input can be configured to directly monitor a current loop if a Pace INP 124 resistor is wired to the XR5 s terminal block PACE offers a precision low temperature coefficient 124 ohm resistor for current loop applications part number INP 124 CAUTION XR5 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 terminal of the Current Loop power supply If this cannot be done do not communicate with the XR5 using a grounded PC If you must communicate to the XR5 using a grounded
4. The following selections are available on even numbered channels only TRH 160 Humidity Probe Pace TRH 160 Temperature Humidity Probe see page 67 for details TRH 100 Humidity Probe Pace TRH 100 Temperature Humidity Probe see page 68 for details 34 XR5 Data Loggers For models with a millivolt option additional channel Type selections are available for each analog channel 1 8 Millivolt Millivolt input Millivolt range is determined by the XR5 s millivolt option and the Full Scale Half Scale range selection see table below B Type B Type Thermocouple C Type C Type Thermocouple E Type E Type Thermocouple J Type J Type Thermocouple K Type K Type Thermocouple N Type N Type Thermocouple R Type R Type Thermocouple S Type S Type Thermocouple T Type T Type Thermocouple E Type Cold E Type Thermocouple cold temperature range J Type Cold J Type Thermocouple cold temperature range K Type Cold K Type Thermocouple cold temperature range N Type Cold N Type Thermocouple cold temperature range T Type Cold T Type Thermocouple cold temperature range A thermocouple s temperature range is set by the channel Type selection above and the millivolt input range see tables starting on page 90 The XR5 model and Full Scale Half Scale selection determines the millivolt input range see table below Full Scale Half Scale millivolt range selection Full Scale Half Scale selection is visible only if the XR5 SE has a millivolt o
5. User s Guide XR5 SE Data Logger and LogXR Software December 4 2009 UK Europe Office Tel 44 0 845 9000 601 Fax 44 0 845 9000 602 info omniinstruments co uk www omniinstruments co uk Measurement gt Control gt Data Acquisition Australia Asia Pacific Office Tel 61 0 282 442 363 Fax 61 0 294 751 278 info omniinstruments com au www omniinstruments com au USA Canada Office Tel 1 866 849 3441 Fax 1 866 628 8055 info omniinstruments net www omniinstruments net XR5 Data Loggers Disclaimer The following warranty and liability disclaimers 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
6. password An XR5 password must be 8 characters Utilities Convert Binary File Converts an XR5 binary file into a readable XR5 data file XR5 binary files are created using the XR5 Text Interface s Data menu or LogXR Software s Transfer menu Using its Text Interface Mode an XR5 can communicate with any computer Win Mac Linux or PDA equipped with a serial port and running a serial communications program See the XR5 Text Interface User s Guide for details Every XR5 txt data file has a corresponding binary file The binary file is the data file which was transferred from the XR5 When a binary file is transferred using the Transfer menu LogXR automatically creates a readable text file from the binary file This text file can be opened in Excel or viewed in a text editor like Window s Notepad or LogXR s File View Text File or graphed in LogXR File Plot Graph If a text file is ever lost modified or corrupted it can be restored by selecting its associated binary file using Utilities Convert Binary File Utilities Update Firmware Please see the next page 57 XR5 Data Loggers Appendix Updating your XR5 s Firmware Updated XR5 firmware is periodically posted on the Pace website Firmware updates may include enhancements bug fixes or entirely new features To update your XR5 s firmware please proceed as follows 1 Make sure you are using the latest LogXR Software Click Help About to vie
7. Europe Office Australia Asia Pacific Office USA Canada Office Tel 44 0 845 9000 601 Tel 61 0 282 442 363 Tel 1 866 849 3441 Fax 44 0 845 9000 602 Fax 61 0 294 751 278 Fax 1 866 628 8055 info omniinstruments co uk info omniinstruments com au info omniinstruments net www omniinstruments co uk www omniinstruments com au www omniinstruments net Measurement gt Control gt Data Acquisition 112
8. To open an XR5 data file in Excel In Excel select File Open change Files of Type to Text Files and then navigate using Look in to your XR5 Data File Select the desired XR5 file and click Open In the Text Import Wizard check Delimited step 1 and then check comma step 2 Excel limitation Older versions of Excel can display a maximum of about 65 530 lines of data from a single file an XR5 M model with 1 channel active can generate a data file with up to 260 000 lines of data Lines of data beyond the first 65 530 will not be displayed Notepad does not have this limitation Exit Terminates LogXR Software XR5 Data Loggers Status menu Setup Transfer RealTime Lodging Ctri L Last Extract Extract and view current XR5 Status The XR5 Data Logger must be connected to the selected port click Port Select to view the selected port Last View the last extracted Status Status screen The Status screen is a read only screen that displays the conditions existing in the connected XR5 when Status Extract was selected It is similar to the Setup screen but also has a Summary tab details on next page Please see the Setup section starting at page 21 for information on the other Status tabs XR5 Status Ed main Y Omer Y cm Y cna Y cna Y cna Y cns Y cne Y cnr Y cne Y Pulse Clock May 29 2007 5 21 14 PM Total Readings 123596 Maximum Log Time 5hr 9min 46sec Log Ti
9. XR5 SE M 100mv XRS5 SE M with additional 0 50mv and 0 100mv range selections XR5 SE M 250mv XR5 SE M with additional 0 125mv and 0 250mv range selections XR5 SE M 500mv XRS5 SE M with additional 0 250mv and 0 500mv range selections XR5 SE M 1000mv XRS5 SE M with additional 0 500mv and 0 1000mv range selections IC209 Interface Cable REQUIRED 5 ft length USB A USB Adapter use with IC209 if your computer does not have a serial port ICE 12ft Extension Cable 12 ft 3 6 meters Probes Sensors All connect directly to any XR5 Data Logger and require no external power Temperature Probes 0 1 C interchangeability PT907 Epoxy body 0 127 dia x 0 37 length 4 ft cable PT916 4 SS sheath 1 8 dia x 4 length 3 ft Teflon leads PT916 6 SS sheath 1 8 dia x 6 length 3 ft Teflon leads PT916 12 SS sheath 1 8 dia x 12 length 3 ft Teflon leads CF916 1 8 SS compression fitting for any PT916 probe 1 8 NPT male threads PT933 SS sheath 3 16 dia x 1 length 20 ft cable PT940 SS sheath 3 16 dia x 1 length water res 20 ft cable PT956 SS sheath Y dia x 2 length waterproof 20 ft heavy duty cable High temperature sensors size 0 2 x 0 6 x 0 08 for air or surface temperature applications PT510 Max Continuous Temperature 200 C 392 F 40 Teflon leads PT520 Max Continuous Temperature 260 C 500 F 40 Teflon leads Thermocouple Probe requires XR5 SE with 20mv or 50mv millivolt option PT450 J type Stainless Steel she
10. displayed as values from 0 to 4095 enter the following Range Slope Offset 0 2 5v 1638 0 0 5v 819 0 Slope Offset values for External Scaling Cables for direct voltage readings are listed on page 80 For channels 1 through 8 slope and offset values can range from 16383 to 16383 if whole numbers are entered Decimal values can range from 163 83 to 163 83 a maximum of 2 digits after the decimal point additional digits are ignored Pulse channels X Y and Z accept a wider range of slope and offset values Non Pace Transducers For scaling non Pace voltage output transducers see page 83 For 4 20ma signals click Current Loop and see pages 85 and 86 for additional details 36 XR5 Data Loggers Alarm High Alarm Low High and Low alarms may be enabled for each channel If an Alarm for a channel is Enabled and an alarm condition occurs after a Logging session has begun the Red LED will blink every 5 seconds The Red LED will continue to blink until a new logging session is started a new Setup is sent to the XR5 Notes 1l A Channel Alarm may be enabled even if the channel itself is set to OFF In this case an Alarm will be generated if the channel input exceeds its Alarm limits even though no data is being logged for the OFF channel 2 Channels are checked for alarms only at the selected Log Interval If a channel exceeds its alarm limit between log intervals and at log time the channel no longer exceeds its
11. 0 5 square 12 7mm 0 200 ac amps Conductor clearance 1 0 square 25 4mm 0 500 ac amps Conductor clearance 2 0 square 51mm 0 1500 ac amps Conductor clearance 2 5 square 63mm DC Current Sensors 0 5vdc output accepts ring terminals for two 4 20 studs 10 ft signal cable DC50A DC100A DC150A 50 dc amps 100 dc amps 150 dc amps AC Voltage Sensors SV300 SV600 0 300 ac volts 0 600 ac volts One piece din rail type module Din rail type module with external matching transformer External Scaling Cables see page 80 INP 2 INP 4 INP 6 INP 12 INP 24 Configurable Ranges 2 5vdc 5vdc 0 10vdc 2 5 to 7 5vdc Configurable Ranges 0 10vdc 0 20vde 7 5 to 12 5vdc Configurable Ranges 0 15vdc 0 30vdc 12 5 to 17 5vdc Configurable Ranges Configurable Ranges 0 30vdc 0 60vdc 27 5 to 32 5vdc 0 60vdc 57 6 to 62 6vdc 110 XR5 Data Loggers XR5 SE Accessories Current Loop Accessories see page 85 INP 124 Precision Series Resistor for 4 20ma current loop ES 1 External Switch 1500 Vac isolation potted housing see page 87 Light Sensor not recommended for high accuracy applications LS100 4FT 4 ft cable LS100 15FT 15 ft cable Watt Hour Sensors single phase Single CT models pulse output WH 100 115 Range 0 100 ac amps 115vac conductor clearance 1 06 dia 27mm WH 200 115 Range 0 200 ac amps 115vac conductor clearance 1 06 dia 27mm WH 100 23
12. All Scheduler activity will be logged to this file The same log will be displayed in the Scheduler Activity box that appears when you click the Create button Clicking Create activates the Scheduler Once the Scheduler is activated LogXR can not be used for other functions Clicking Stop on the Scheduler Activity box terminates the Scheduler 46 XR5 Data Loggers Scheduler limitations 1 Each Row must list a unique Collection Time If two rows list the same Collection Time the second row with the same Collection Time will be ignored by the Scheduler If data collection is active and overlaps a Collection Time listed for another row that row will be ignored by the Scheduler Therefore space each row s Collection Time so that there is sufficient time to transfer data before any other listed Collection Time occurs Scheduler notes and tips 1 The vertical bar that separates the Scheduler rows from the Setup and Data file panes can be dragged with the mouse to provide more viewing area for the Setup and Data panes The number of USB ports on a computer can be expanded using an inexpensive USB Hub available at computer or office supply outlets Using the Pace IC209 Cable and USB A Adapter connected to a USB Hub any number of XR5 Data Loggers can be hard wired to a computer and used with the Scheduler Data files are named as follows Each data file name begins with the XR5 s eight digit Unit ID followed by a dash
13. Cycle Logging the Maximum Log Time includes the pause time of each cycle and therefore the Maximum Log Time represents the maximum duration of the logging session from start until the memory is full as it does for the other logging modes except Log on Ext Trigger and Log on Alarms The logging time remaining until the memory is full and logging stops Logging is stopped indefinitely user action is required to start logging Data is being logged at the selected Log Interval Logging will start upon reaching the user selected Preset Time Not logging the condition which will cause logging to start depends on the current Log Mode Log Mode Logging will become active when Cycle Logging the Pause time has elapsed Log on Ext Trigger a valid trigger exists Log on Alarms an alarm condition exists For the Logging Mode Log on Ext Trigger If the Stop Delay is greater than 0 seconds Waiting will be displayed if Trigger state is inactive but Logging will continue until the Stop Delay has timed out Battery Voltage Ext Power Start Logging Stop Logging Alarm summary Serial HwRev XR5 Data Loggers The total voltage of the two internal batteries or the external power voltage Q terminal if it is higher than the battery voltage The reading is updated every time a setup is sent to the XRS and at one hour intervals from the time that the setup is initially sent it is not updated
14. Log on Alarms Date Time Format The date time values at the bottom of the graph display x axis conform to the regional date and time format of the user s computer short format The date and time format in the data portion of an XR5 data file txt file uses the following fixed non regional format Year Month Day Hour Minute Second Hour field is 24 hour format 0 23 95 XR5 Data Loggers Graph Settings Displayed by selecting Change Settings on the graph menu Graph Settings Plot Color Plot Width Data Points Color Font Channel 1 Thick vi Large Channel Color v Title Text m v Arial Medium Channel 2 Thick _arge Channel Colo Scale Text Bl v Arial Medium Channel 3 Emm F Thick Large Channel Colo Legend Text I v Arial Medium Channel 4 Thick Large Channel Colo Channel 5 hic Large Channel Colo Grid Lines BY Channel 6 hic Large Channel Colo Plot Area O Mj Channel 7 hic Large Channel Colo Border Channel 8 hic Large Channel Colo Channel X hick Large Channel Colo ChannelY CC E M Thick Large Channel Ct Channel Z Thick Large Channel Colo Ambient Thic Large Channel Colo V Alllike Cht V All like Ch1 E OK Cancel The Graph Settings screen can be displayed both from the Graph and the Real Time Graph display Plot Color Click on a color box to display the color pallet Click on a color to select it Plot Width Select Thin Medium
15. Logger is externally powered at all times its batteries will remain in good condition for up to 10 years Status screen s Battery External Power reading The XR5 s battery and external power voltage is read hourly and stored in XR5 memory The Status screen Summary tab displays the higher of these recorded values From the time external power is initially connected to the XRS it will be up to 1 hour before this new voltage level is displayed in the Status screen Summary tab One exception The battery and external power voltage is also read and stored in the XR5 whenever a new Setup is sent Selecting Status Extract immediately after a Setup is sent will display the current Battery or External Power voltage whichever is higher will be displayed 65 XR5 Data Loggers Temperature Probes All Pace Temperature Probes may be directly connected to the XR5 SE Using Pace PT9xx Series Temperature Probes system accuracy is 0 15 C and resolution is 0 02 C at 25 C Additional accuracy and resolution specs are on page 61 Thermistor probes which conform to the Pace PTOxx Series resistance vs temperature table may also be used contact Pace for details The XR5 SE also accepts Pace PT510 and PT520 Platinum RTD Sensor and industry standard 10k Thermistor Probes YSI mix H or mix B Compatibility Model Maximum of Pace or compatible Temperature Probes XR5 SE 8 Thermocouples Only XR5 SE models with a Millivolt option support the
16. M This selection has no effect on an XR5 data logger when the setup is sent it is used only to display the Maximum Log Time for the two XR5 memory sizes Millivolt model names are not listed here but the base models XR5 SE and XR5 SE M have the same Maximum Log Time as the millivolt models Sensor Excitation The time period just prior to sampling its analog channels that power is pulsed to the XR5 s D and E excitation terminals Pace Sensors that require excitation power connect to one of these excitation terminals Unless a longer excitation time is required set Excitation Time to 30ms for best battery life The following Pace Sensors require an excitation time longer than the 30ms default setting Pace Sensor Excitation Time TRH 100 Temperature Humidity Probe 150 ms TRH 160 Temperature Humidity Probe 150 ms P1500 amp P1510 Series Pressure Sensor 150 ms If any of the above sensors are wired to the XR5 set the excitation time to 150ms All other Pace Sensors including P1600 and P300 Pressure sensors require only 30ms of excitation time Excitation Current Limits D terminal 2 50 volts 40 ma recommended maximum higher currents are possible but not recommended 2 ma max for the XR5 8 series E terminals 5 00 volts 30 ma maximum current limited 27 ma max for the XR5 8 series 23 XR5 Data Loggers Sensor Excitation cont Excitation Time selections 30 milliseconds 150 milliseconds 1 seco
17. Network Port 2 Enter a Port Name The Port Name identifies the location where you intend to connect the DS100 Module to your LAN The Port Name will be included in the list of ports displayed when Port Select is chosen from the main menu 3 Enter a compatible IP Address that does not conflict with any other IP Addresses on your LAN request an IP Address from the System Administrator at your facility If you do not have a system administrator and have a small LAN of Windows XP computers an IP Address can be obtained as follows click Start Control Panel Network Connections Then double click your network connection icon click the Support tab and write down the IP Address shown this is the IP address for your computer s network connection Repeat this for all the computers on your network and then looking at all the IP address numbers you have written down you should find that the first 3 numbers of all the IP Addresses are the same and the last number is different for each computer Select an IP address for the DS100 that uses these same first three numbers and select a different 4 number that is not used by any other computer or device on the LAN Later if additional XR5 DS100 Modules are added to the LAN select Port Network New Network Port and use these same initial 3 numbers for the first 3 numbers of the IP Address and select a 4 number that is different from all the other IP Addresses on the LAN 55 XR5 D
18. PS 9V or equivalent see page 65 for details 51 XR5 Data Loggers Real Time Graph and write to file Same as Real Time Graph but real time display data is simultaneously written to a text file txt file extension You are prompted to enter a file name for the file A new line of data is written to the text file whenever the Real Time Graph is updated with fresh readings The file can be opened in a Text Editor like Notepad or a spreadsheet program like Excel Please Note Data files created using Real Time Graph and write to file do not contain header information and are currently unviewable by LogXR Graph File Plot Graph They may be graphed using a program such as Excel If data logging is active while the Real Time Graph is active logged data may be transferred and graphed by LogXR after exiting Real Time Graph The date and time format of the data file txt file uses the following fixed non regional format Year Month Day Hour Minute Second Hour field is 24 hour format 0 23 Real Time data is not available when Fast Logging 2Hz 1000Hz is active E 6 channel test txt Notepad File Edit Format View Help 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 2008 11 25 52 XR5 Data Loggers Logging Start Commands the XRS to start logging This selection has no effect if the XR5 is set to a Preset or Cycle Logging mode or if the XR5
19. Peak 1 second internal sampling Differential Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 Ch6 Ch7 Ch8 Peak and Average sampling are only available when using the following Slow Logging modes Manual Preset Manual Wrap Preset Wrap and Cycle XRS5 SE 127 284 bytes up to 63 642 analog readings XR5 SE M 520 400 bytes up to 260 200 analog readings Each analog reading consumes 2 bytes Each pulse reading consumes 4 bytes The start of each data set consumes 12 bytes Log modes Manual wrap Preset and Preset wrap have a single data set Other logging modes Manual Log on Alarms Log on Ext Trigger Cycle Logging may have many data sets LogXR displays the Total Log Time on the Main tab of the Setup screen based on the current Setup Logged data and Setup data Over 100 years with no power Any time interval from 1 second to 24 hours plus 2 Hz to 1000 Hz for Fast Logging modes During Fast Logging Real Time display and data transfers are not available and pulse count inputs are disabled Fast Logging above 100 Hz results in reduced channel count see page 29 for details 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 Displays cu
20. Pin 7 Pin 8 Add a jumper wire from pin 7 to pin 8 on the 9 pin connector Pin numbers are legible on the 9 pin connector a magnifying glass may be needed Data Flow Data is transmitted from XR5 to PC on Pin 2 Data is transmitted from PC to XR5 on Pin 3 IC211 Modem Cable Internal Wiring 25 Pin Connector 3 5mm Stereo Plug Pin 2 Tip Pin 3 Middle Pin 7 Ground opposite tip Pin 4 Pin 5 Add a jumper wire from pin 4 to pin 5 on the 25 pin connector Pin numbers are legible on the 25 pin connector a magnifying glass may be needed Data Flow Data is transmitted from XR5 to Modem on Pin 2 Data is transmitted from Modem to XR5 on Pin 3 103 XR5 Data Loggers XR5 SE models compared to prior generation XR5 8 models The XR5 8 series consists of the following models XR5 8A SE XR5 8B SE XR5 8X SE XR5 8A SE M XR5 8B SE M XR5 8X SE M The differences between the two XR5 series are summarized below XR5 8 series XRS5 SE series D terminal excitation 5 ma max 40 ma max D E terminals E terminal excitation 25 ma 29 ma D E terminals 30 ma max Batteries Two AA size Lithium Two AA size Lithium Battery amp hours 0 95 amps 2 4 amps Internal circuit board s Main and Daughter board Single PCB Optional millivolt input ranges No Yes External Power Input 9 Vdc 10 Vdc max 9 Vdc 12 Vdc 14 Vdc Max Pulse input voltage range 0 3 6 Vdc 18 Vdc Pace multi range analog
21. Slope Offset Resolution DC50A 25 62 5 0 03 amps DC100A 100 50 125 0 06 amps DC150A 150 75 187 0 09 amps Excitation Time 30 ms see page 23 for details 73 XR5 Data Loggers AC Voltage Sensors Connects 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 AC Voltage Sensors XR5 SE 8 Wiring Connect the AC Voltage Sensor to any analog input channel 1 8 Follow the wiring instructions printed on sensor Special notes for SV600 AC Voltage Sensor The SV600 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 The transformer and sensor are 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 LogXR Software Setup In the LogXR Setup screen select the channel the sensor is connected to and select the 0 5V range Type selection Enter the Slope and Offset scaling values listed below Model Range ac volts Slop
22. Software Setup Excitation Time 30ms Select from Main tab of Setup screen see page 23 for details Channel Type selection 0 5v In the Setup screen click the Channel tab of the corresponding channel and select Type 0 5v Scaling Values Enter the Slope and Offset scaling values from the list below To use different pressure measurement units Simply convert the slope and offset to the desired measurement units bar kPa etc Use a web page calculator or convert the values manually see page 88 for an example Model Pressure Range Slope Offset P300 0 4 inch H20 diff 41 mbar To read in inch H2O 0 2 0 45 To read in millibar 0 5 1 12 0 1 inch H20 gage 0 25 0 16 0 5 inch H20 gage 1 25 0 31 0 10 inch H20 gage 2 5 0 62 0 30 inch H20 gage 7 5 1 87 1 inch H20 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 1 psig 0 22 0 06 0 5 psig 1 11 0 28 0 15 psig or psia 3 33 0 83 0 30 psig or psia 6 67 1 67 Barometric 600 1100 millibar To read in millibar 125 569 range 600 1100 millibar To read in inHg 3 36 16 8 range 17 72 32 48 inHg 71 XR5 Data Loggers AC Current Sensors Connect directly to an XR5 input channel no external power required Self powered split core design in a rugged plastic housing Maximum Pace AC Current Sensors XR5 SE 8 Wiring Lead Color XR5 Terminal Funct
23. To Open an existing setup file for a different XR5 model click on the drop down bar at the bottom of the file selection dialog and select the model Previously saved setup files for the selected model will then be listed Extract Extracts the Setup from the currently connected XR5 This is an easy way to modify the current setup in an XR5 21 XR5 Data Loggers Setup Main tab XR5 Setup C Documents and Settings user Pace Setup setupinformation 8SE E3 ee Model XR5 SE Label Logging Mode Manual Slow M Logging Interval hr 0 M min 30 M sec Ga Maximum Log Time 22d 14hr 7min For model XR5 SE M m Sensor Excitation 30 ms fv Estimated milliamps oE Estimated battery life 7 8 years The Setup screen consists of multiple pages If a page Tab has focus is clicked on the arrow keys or Tab key may be used to select other pages Click Send Send Setup to send the Setup to the XR5 Click File Save As to save a Setup for future use Model The XR5 model which is compatible with the current setup Saved XR5 Setup files are model specific If you attempt to send a setup file to a different model type LogXR will display a warning screen and the operation will be halted Note Setups for the listed model can also be sent to the M extended memory version of the same model For example a setup for the XR5 SE 20mv can also be sent to the XR5 SE M 20mv Label You may enter an optional
24. WH Sensor is being used in a Bi direction application the LED should be RED whenever current is flowing in the reverse power direction see below Bi Directional Power Logging Note Pace Scientfic s new Multi phase WattHour Sensors support bi directional power logging for net metering applications Please contact Pace for details Method for logging bi directional power with WH Series WattHour Sensors Using WH series Sensors logging the direction of power flow is possible by utilizing an analog input Connect a jumper wire from the WH sensor s pulse output connection Channel X Y or Z to an XR5 SE analog channel 1 8 Set the analog channel as follows Type 0 5v Mode Average Slope 1 Offset 0 When power is flowing in the forward direction LED Green the analog input averaged will typically be above 2v When power is flowing in the reverse direction LED Red the analog input averaged will typically be under lv This is because in the forward power direction the WH sensor s pulse output is normally high about 3v and in the reverse power direction the WH sensor s pulse output is normally low about Ov At the WH Sensor s highest pulse rate the analog values logged for forward and reverse power will be closer to each other but the analog value for forward power will always be higher than the value for reverse power 76 XR5 Data Loggers LS 100 Light Sensor 0 50 1 50 Pine Fo li d mem
25. box None Hides all channel plots button All Displays all channels the default setting button Zoom To Zoom press and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse function mouse across the graph to create a Zoom rectangle When the mouse button is released the data within the zoom rectangle will fill the entire graph The Zoom operation may be repeated any number of times Clear Zoom Resets the graph to display up to the last 45 minutes of readings button or all readings if the Real Time Graph display has been active for less than 45 minutes Info Displays the model serial Log Interval and Logging Mode of button the XR5 Data Logger currently displaying real time data Copy Copies the current graph to the system clipboard button The graph can then be pasted into a word processing or graphics program typically by clicking Edit Paste within the other program Print Prints the current graph to the computer s default printer button Changing colors and plot widths Select Change Settings on the real time graph menu to change plot colors plot widths and other parameters Please see page 96 for details Using the Real Time Graph for an extended duration Constant use 24 7 of the Real Time Graph is possible but XR5 battery drain is substantially higher If the Real Time Graph will be in constant use for extended periods of time a week or more an external power supply is recommended Pace
26. can go to 200 C or higher With the 20mv or 50mv millivolt option thermocouples can be used with the XR5 SE to log very high temperatures Voltage inputs are accurate to 0 25 of full scale Large Memory The XR5 SE s non volatile memory can store up to 260 250 readings M models Free Lifetime Updates Since 1992 with the release of our first data logger the XR220 Pocket Logger Pace provides free lifetime software updates via our website We also provide free firmware updates for the XRS Versatile Logging Rates Log at any interval between 1 second and 12 hours or fast log from 2 Hz to 1000 Hz Note With the current XR5 firmware the pulse frequency inputs function only with logging intervals of 1 second or slower and the fastest logging rates require a reduced channel count See page 29 for details Powerful Recording Modes Logging may be triggered then stopped and re triggered by alarm conditions an external signal or by LogXR menu selections 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 Logging can stop when the memory is full or continue in a wrap around mode A Stop Delay is available with the Log on External Trigger logging mode so that upon receiving a stop trigger logging continues for the duration of the Stop Delay Automated data collecti
27. htm To install 1 Log in as user not root 2 Download the above file into your user home directory 3 Unzip the file 4 Double click the LogXR rpm file to launch the RPM Installer After the installation is complete 5 Log in as root 6 Change permissions associated with dev ttyS0 and any other serial port that LogXR will use to allow LogXR running under any user to execute the file When launching LogXR you must be logged in as user not root Serial Ports Please see the section Serial Ports on the previous page for instructions to configure LogXR to recognize the serial port s on your computer XR5 Data Loggers XR5 Hardware Setup A computer running LogXR Software is used to set up the XR5 Data Logger Once set up the XR5 can log data without being connected to a computer While the XR5 is connected to a computer you may send a setup transfer logged data view current status conditions display readings in real time and perform other functions Required Hardware Pace XR5 Data Logger any model IC209 Interface Cable Windows XP Vista 2000 or Linux computer running LogXR Software Windows 98 Windows ME The Archive section of the Pace LogXR Software web page contains a Java 5 version of LogXR Software The Java 5 version will run on Windows 98 and Windows ME Periodically Pace will build a Java 5 version of the latest LogXR Software and post it on the LogXR web page IC209 Interface Cable Con
28. in LogXR Graph They may be graphed using a program such as Excel If data logging is active while the Real Time Display is active logged data may be transferred and graphed using LogXR after exiting the Real Time Display Real Time data is not available when Fast Logging 2Hz 1000Hz is active I SN809 RealTimeData txt Notepad BAR File Edit Format View Help 2007 07 14 09 2007 07 14 2007 07 14 2007 07 14 2007 07 14 2007 07 14 2007 07 14 2007 07 14 49 XR5 Data Loggers Real Time Graph Displays real time data graphically for all sensors channels previously set to ON in LogXR s Setup The update rate selected in the Setup Other tab is either every 2 seconds recommended setting or when the XR5 logs data see page 31 for details With the standard update rate 2 seconds once 45 minutes of readings appear on the screen oldest readings will scroll off as fresh readings are added Thereafter the Real Time Graph will continue to dynamically display all readings acquired over the past 45 minutes LogXR RealTime Graph Cie Com Print Pace Scientific Inc 21 15 1 30 09 7 00 00 PM 1 30 09 7 04 00 PM 1 30 09 7 08 00 PM 1 30 09 7 12 00 PM 1 30 09 7 16 00 PM Currently all channels plot on a single viewport and share a single vertical scale Use the Zoom function see table below to expand one or more plots vertically amplitude and or horizontally time scale When an area of th
29. in milliamps from E terminal unless specified P300 Pressure Baro and 0 1psi to 0 30psi models 4 P300 Pressure mBar and inch w c models 6 P1600 Pressure all models 3 5 P1500 Pressure all models 3 P1510 Pressure all models 4 P1520 Pressure all models 4 P1000 Pressure all models 2 TRH 100 Temperature RH Probe 0 4 TRH 160 Temperature RH Probe 0 4 DC504A Current Sensor 9 DC100A Current Sensor 9 WSD 100 Wind Speed and Direction Sensor 0 2 SRS 100 Solar Radiation Sensor 1 units shipped before 4 2008 3 ma ES 1 External Switch 4 ECS Soil Moisture Probe 10 ma if using D terminal 27 ma using E terminal EC10 Soil Moisture Probe 2 ma if using D terminal 7 ma using E terminal EC20 Soil Moisture Probe 2 ma if using D terminal 7 ma using E terminal Resistive 2 wire sensors like the L 100 Light Sensor and all Pace Temperature Probes do not wire to the D or E terminals and use negligible power about 0 06 ma or less per sensor Total current draw from the E terminals must be 30 ma or less and total combined current draw D and E terminals should be 40 ma or less All Pace Sensors requiring excitation use the E terminal except the EC5 EC10 and EC20 Add up the total milliamps for all connected sensors and set the Estimated milliamps field to this value Any non Pace sensor requiring XR5 excitation power should be included as well Notes Figurin
30. inputs No Yes XR5 8 models have fixed combinations of 0 2 5v inputs which also read 2 wire resistances and or 0 5v inputs Please see page 38 of the XR5 8 User s Guide for details 104 XR5 Data Loggers Pace Humidity Probe Differences TRH 100 Nominal 1 to 4v output optimized for the 0 5v input of the XR440 Low High scaling values compatible with the XR440 Use with XR440 and the XR5 SE TRH 160 Nominal 0 5 to 2v output optimized for a 0 2 5v XR5 input Slope Offset scaling values compatible with the XR5 Use with XR5 SE and XR5 8 models Pace Humidity Probe without LogXR Software For customers using the TRH 100 or TRH 160 Probe to acquire humidity data via the XR5 Text Interface s read command or with other non Pace data acquisition systems the following compensation formula should be applied to the humidity data 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 If the TRH 160 Probe is used in a conditioned environment indoor climate controlled space temperature compensation will be less than 1 RH and the above formula could possibly be omitted In outdoor environments or in applications with large ambient temperature swings the above formula should be used 105 XR5 Data Loggers Electrically Noisy Environments For optimum accur
31. inputs Real Time Mode and Data Transfers are disabled Alarm generation is disabled unless the logging mode Log on Alarm Fast is selected A Fast Logging session is terminated in one of three ways the XR5 s memory becomes full the Stop Time has been reached Preset and Cycle logging modes or by selecting Logging Stop A planned future firmware release will enable the pulse inputs to function during fast logging at some of the fast logging rates Contact Pace for availability The four fastest logging rates only work with a limited number of ON channels Maximum ON Channels 1000 Hz 500 Hz 250 Hz 200Hz 0 06 Ef 2Hz 100Hz 0 8 J j Manual Fast Logging stops when the memory becomes full or by selecting Logging Stop Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously once Logging is manually started Off when Logging is manually stopped or memory becomes full Red Off alarm generation is disabled Preset Fast Logging begins at a future selected Start Time If the selected Stop Time is already past it is ignored Logging stops when the memory becomes full or the selected Stop Time is reached or by selecting Logging Stop Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously once Preset time is reached Off when Logging is manually stopped or the memory becomes full or the Stop Time is reached Red Off alarm generation is disabled Cycle Fast Enter a future Start time Active logging time dura
32. is currently logging Logging can also start immediately after a setup is sent a prompt appears in some Logging modes If you elect at the prompt to not start logging when a setup is sent use this selection to start logging at a later time Note Unlike all other logging modes Logging Start does not erase previously logged data when Manual Slow is the logging mode Logging Stop Commands the XR5 to stop logging This is the only menu selection that the XR5 responds when Fast Logging 2Hz 1000Hz is active In all logging modes except Manual Slow this selection ends the logging session In Manual Slow the logging session may be started and stopped any number of times as desired subject to available memory in which case the XR5 will store multiple data sets Logging Erase Commands the XRS to erase all logged readings Useful only in special cases For example at the completion of a logging session in Manual Slow mode after transferring data Transfer Data you can use Logging Erase to permanently delete all existing readings and then re start logging by selecting Logging Start Note Sending a Setup to the XR5 is another way to erase all logged readings 53 XR5 Data Loggers Port Select Displays the currently selected Port and a list of available ports The port list includes all existing com ports and all Ethernet ports that were previously set up using Port Network New Network Port see next
33. is full oldest readings will be overwritten by new readings Logging is stopped using the Logging Stop selection Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously while logging Red Blinks continuously once an alarm condition has occurred during the logging session Preset Slow A future Start Time and optional Stop Time is entered If the Stop Time is already past it is ignored Logging will continue until the memory is full or the Stop Time is reached Logging may be manually stopped by selecting Logging Stop Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously while logging Red Blinks continuously once an alarm condition has occurred during the logging session Preset Start Wrap Slow Logging begins at a selected future Start time If the Stop Time is already past it is ignored Logging will continue indefinitely in a wrap around mode unless a future Stop Time was selected in which case logging will stop with the Stop Time is reached Once memory is full oldest readings will be overwritten by new readings Logging may also be stopped using the Logging Stop selection Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously while logging Red Blinks continuously once an alarm condition has occurred during the logging session Cycle Slow Select a future Start time Active logging time Pause time and a Stop time If the Stop time is past Cycle logging continues until the memory is full Cycle logging can be manually stopped by
34. label describing the logging session This label appears in the header portion of all transferred data files as well as at the top of any displayed LogXR graphs 22 XR5 Data Loggers Logging Mode See page 26 for a detailed description of the logging modes available for the XRS Logging Interval Channels set to ON will log data at the interval selected Depending on the current Logging Mode selected either the fast logging Frequency or Logging Interval will be grayed out The fast logging Frequency is specified in Hertz and defines the number of times per second that data 1s logged from each ON channel Maximum Log Time read only The maximum log time based on the number of channels set to ON and the selected Logging Interval If the Logging Mode is Log on Ext Trigger or Log on Alarms the Maximum Log Time is approximate if many triggering cycles or alarm driven data segments occur during the logging session additional memory will be consumed due to the overhead of storing each data segment resulting in an maximum log time that is less than the displayed value If the Logging Mode is Cycle Logging the Maximum Log Time includes the pause time for each cycle so that the Maximum Log Time represents the total time span of the logging session from the Start Time until either 1 the memory is full or 2 the Stop Time has been reached For model Used to show the Maximum Log Time for the XR5 s memory size standard or
35. mph Type Solid State Switch f F1 Frequency Slope 2 25 Offset 0 chy OFF Description Type Mechanical Switch M M Frequency Slope 1 Offset 0 cnz OFF Description Type Mechanical Switch M M Frequency Slope 1 Offset 0 Ch ON OFF Sets the individual Pulse channel X Y or Z to ON enabled or OFF disabled Description Enter a channel description of up to 16 characters Type Select a Pulse type Mechanical Switch Solid State Switch Count pulses and store the pulse count at the selected Logging Interval Reset the pulse count to 0 at start of each log interval All pulse counting channels are disabled if Fast Logging is active Select Mechanical Switch for pulse signals from 0 to 15 Hz Select Solid State Switch for pulse signals having a maximum rate of 900 Hz Notes The difference between the above two selections is the internal switch debounce time The debounce time for Mechanical Switch is 30 ms for Solid State Switch it is 0 5 ms Trigger Log if ChX High Switch Open Trigger Log if ChX Low Switch Closed Available on ChX only Use with Log mode Log on Ext Trigger Slow or Fast Specifies the active trigger state Log if ChX High Switch Open Voltage 2 1v to 12v or unpowered switch Log if ChX Low Switch Closed Voltage Ov to 0 5v or unpowered switch 39 XR5 Data Loggers Stop Delay A Stop Delay is available if Log on Ext Trigger Slow has b
36. on the port to select it Notes LogXR identifies serial ports when it is first launched If LogXR was running when you installed the driver terminate LogXR File Exit and restart it to have the new port listed in Port Select Driver may also be downloaded at www pace sci com USB A Driver Installer exe Installing the discontinued Pace USB 01 Serial Adapter Please go to www pace sci com usb 01 xr5 htm for instructions to install the USB 01 Serial Adapter To distinguish the USB 01 is blue and the USB A is white XR5 Data Loggers Sensor and Signal Connections The XR5 has a removable screw type terminal block for connecting sensors and signals Wiring connections and software setup for all Pace sensors are listed in the Appendix of this User s Guide Terminal Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input terminals for analog channels 1 8 Common shared ground for all signals Five C terminals are available Precision 2 5v sensor excitation 40 ma maximum recommended current Precision 5 0v sensor excitation 30 ma maximum current External Trigger input or Pulse Frequency input Pulse Frequency input Pulse Frequency input or alarm output voltage signal External dc power input jON amp rxmwWoua XR5 SE model series only Total current from D and E terminals should not exceed 40ma See page 104 for maximum excitation currents for XR5 8 models Multiple leads may be connected to a single terminal in whi
37. or Thick for each individual channel If All like Ch1 is checked at the bottom of the Plot Width column all plot widths replicate the Channel 1 selection Note If the current data file has over 100 000 readings LogXR overrides the Plot Width selections and plots thin lines to insure acceptable plotting times Files with less than 100 000 readings may also plot thin lines until only a portion of the file is displayed using the Zoom feature The Real Time Graph always utilizes the current Plot Width selections Data Point Style Select a data point style for each channel If All like Ch1 is checked at the bottom of the Data Points column data point style selections for all channels replicate the Channel 1 selection Note If the current data file has over 100 000 readings LogXR overrides the Data Point selections with Don t Show to insure acceptable plotting times Files with less than 100 000 readings may not display the selected style until only a portion of the file is displayed using the Zoom feature The Real Time Graph always utilizes the current Data Point selections 96 XR5 Data Loggers Dial up Scheduler amp Modem setup LogXR supports XR5 communications over telephone lines using additional modem hardware Click the main menu selection Dial up to display the Dial up Scheduler screen The Dial up menu selection does not appear by default in LogXR First select Port Options and click the Dial up checkbox Then
38. page Select a port for XR5 communication Click on a port name to select the port Port Options Options Add to main menu IR Dial up Selection effective at Start up Custom comm F1 Enable delays Packet Response N Long packets Cellular comm C ok O Geared Add to Main Menu Enables the inclusion of the Dial up menu selection in the main LogXR menu After the checkbox is changed the main menu will not reflect the change until LogXR is terminated and then re started Dial up Documentation for the Dial up Menu is in the Appendix beginning on page 97 Custom comm Enable Delays for GSM cellular communication Allows the user to specify a custom Packet Delay and Response Timeout Check only if communicating using a GSM cellular modem Packet We suggest using 2000 ms for cellular communications If you experience communication failures increase this value to 3000 or higher 1000ms 1 second Response We suggest using 2000 ms for cellular communications If you experience communication failures increase this value to 3000 or higher 1000ms 1 second Long packets Checking Long packets will result in somewhat faster data transfers if you are using a wireless GSM modem With very old firmware 1 00 75 or older communications will fail if Long Packets is checked 54 XR5 Data Loggers Port Network Configures XR5 Ethernet communications New Network Port Create an Ethernet port to e
39. pulse input terminal X Y or Z terminal to XR5 C terminal For units that have a red black twisted pair instead of a terminal block Connect the red lead to XR5 pulse input terminal X Y or Z Connect the black lead to XR5 C terminal LogXR Software Setup Display the LogXR Setup Screen see page 21 for details Click the Pulse tab then click the channel wired to the WH sensor to ON Set the following Type Mechanical Switch Frequency Not checked Slope For data in Watt Hours 10 For data in kWH 0 1 Offset 0 75 XR5 Data Loggers Operating Troubleshooting Details WH series Watt Hour Sensors output 1 pulse per 10 Watt Hours When the LED blinks OFF the Watt Hour Sensor is outputting one 200 ms pulse representing 10 Watt Hours Real Time mode LogXR Software displays pulse inputs as the raw accumulated pulse count which resets to 0 at the beginning of each log interval If connected correctly for operation in the forward power direction the WH Sensor s LED will shine Green when power is ON If the LED is Red and the application is not bi directional see below either reverse the AC voltage connections Black and White wires or reverse the direction of the conductor through the Watt Hour Sensor Although no loss of accuracy occurs in the reverse direction Red LED the XR5 consumes more battery power about 15 more when the sensor is operating in the Reverse direction Exception If the
40. reading 2 wire resistance Accuracy at 30k ohms 0 15 of reading Approx useable range 100 ohms to 1 5 Mohms measurements near 30k midpoint have highest resolution Optional Millivolt ranges Accuracy low range 0 45 F S 10 40 C 0 50 F S 0 60 C Accuracy high range 0 65 F S 10 40 C 0 70 F S 0 60 C Input impedance gt 10Mohm for all logging modes and when inactive or not logging Input offset 5uV max at 25 C 10uV max from 40 to 60 C Offset voltage drift 0 02uV C max Millivolt resolution Listed by millivolt range on page 89 Thermocouple accuracy See tables starting on page 90 Switch closure Unpowered contact Open 100 Closed 0 Voltage signal 2v to 5v 100 Ov to lv 0 PULSE INPUTS Three Pulse inputs channels X Y and Z 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 Inputs are disabled during Fast Logging see page 29 for details Pulse Type selected in setup Minimum Hold Time Mechanical Switch Solid State Switch 900 Hz Maximum count per Log Interval 16 777 215 Active edge Falling edge Input Type Schmitt Trigger Dry contact Bias voltage from XR5 3 3v Current when contact is closed 3 3 microamps 61 XR5 Data Loggers Voltage pulse Positive range 2 3 to 18 v Negative range 18 to 0
41. selecting Logging Stop The Active time and then the Pause time continuously repeat until the Stop time is reached or the memory becomes full Status LEDs Green Blinks during Active Logging interval OFF during Pause interval Red Blinks continuously once an alarm condition has occurred during the logging session 27 XR5 Data Loggers Log On Alarm Slow Data is logged on all ON channels only while one or more alarms are active Alarm conditions are monitored at the selected Log Interval so an alarm condition must be maintained for one Log Interval to insure that it will be logged High and or Low Alarm limits may be individually set on any number of analog channels An alarm becomes active when a channel s sensor or signal value is above an enabled High Alarm level or below an enabled Low Alarm level Logging stops when no alarm conditions exist or when the memory becomes full or by selecting Logging Stop Logging may be retriggered any number of times by one or more recurring alarm conditions until the memory becomes full Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously once setup is sent even if alarm condition is not present Red Blinks continuously once an alarm condition has occurred during the logging session Log on Ext Trigger Slow Data is logged only while the external trigger screw terminal X is in the selected state The trigger state is selected using the Type selection for Channel X in the Pul
42. to a LAN details on page 55 The Scheduler is arranged in a series of rows Each row defines a Project Folder name for storing the collected data a Location which also defines the physical connection Ethernet LAN Com Port or USB Adapter and the desired collection time The left side of the Scheduler is divided into two panes upper and lower The upper pane lists the collected data files for the currently selected row The bottom pane displays the Setup file 1f present for the currently selected row details on the next page You create a schedule by clicking on the first available row under Project Folder and enter a folder name then select the Location Port and finally the Collection time These selections are explained below Project Folder Choose a folder name that will become the parent folder for the collected data Each row can have a different Project Folder name or a combination of the same or different folder names may be used If multiple remote sites belong to the same group or logging project we suggest you use the same folder name for each logger in a given group to help organize your collected data Location Port Choose a Port from the list Any Ethernet port you intend to use must have been previously created using a Pace DS100 module and main menu Port Network New Network Port selection see page 55 Collection Time Choose a collection interval of Hourly Daily Weekly or Monthly Hourly Se
43. to a new directory or over an existing LogXR directory If an existing LogXR directory is used for a new installation the older version of LogXR that was previously installed into this directory will be lost but all previous data and setup files will remain All existing setup data and configuration files are retained whenever a new version of LogXR is installed File pointers used by LogXR to open the directories last used for your setup and data files are also retained To launch LogXR Click Start All Programs LogXR Software XR5 Data Loggers LogXR Software Linux Installation LogXR Software for Linux is posted at www pace sci com linux data logger software htm Two formats are available a GUI installer sh file and an RPM file Linux GUI installer sh file An executable shell script launches a GUI installer wizard for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions Download the LogXR sh file from the above link Once the file is downloaded to your computer double click the file and then click Run to install LogXR The installer displays a default directory for the LogXR installation near the beginning of the install process You may enter a different directory name at this point If the directory name you enter does not exist the installer will create the directory and install LogXR into it LogXR can be installed to a new directory or over an existing LogXR directory If an existing LogXR directory is us
44. when Status Extract is selected The batteries should be replaced when the Battery Voltage reads below 6 0 V See page 65 for details The Battery Voltage is also written to the header section of all XR5 data files The time the first data value was logged or will be logged if the Log mode has a Preset Start Time which has not yet been reached Exception for Wrap modes For Manual Wrap or Preset Wrap logging modes if the memory is full and the XR5 is currently logging then although Start Logging indicates when logging began the stored dataset begins at a later time equal to the current time minus the Maximum Log Time the earliest readings are overwritten in Wrap mode once the memory is full The calculated time that logging will end when the memory becomes full This time cannot be calculated if the Log Mode is Log on Ext Trigger or Log on Alarms Displays user selected alarm limits The Tripped column displays Yes if an alarm condition has occurred anytime since the start of the logging session Displays the unit s serial number The serial number is factory set and cannot be changed A label on the side of the battery holder inside the XR5 also displays the serial number Displays the hardware revision number 2 0 for all XR5 SE models XR5 Data Loggers Status Main tab XR5 Status EJ Summary Comer Y ont Y cna Y cna Y cna Y cns Y cne Y cnr che Y Puise Model XR5 SE Fir
45. wire error for the J Type thermocouple 1s 2 2 C 4 0 F from 0 to 277 C 32 to 531 F and increases linearly to 5 7 C 10 3 F at 760 C 1400 F J Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal White Channel XR5 SE 0 05 C 0 1 F 20mv XR5 SE 435 C 815 F 50mv Temperatures Below XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red Channel White C terminal XR5 SE 20mv XR5 SE SOmv use 0 25mv range 90 XR5 Data Loggers K Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal Yellow Channel XR5 SE 20mv XR5 SE 50mv 1220 C 2228 F Temperatures Below XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red Channel 4 Yellow C terminal XR5 SE 20mv XR5 SE 50mv T Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal Blue Channel XR5 SE 20mv XR5 SE S0mv 400 C 752 F Temperatures Below XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red Channel Blue C terminal XR5 SE 20mv XR5 SE S0mv 91 XR5 Data Loggers E Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal Purple Channel XR5 SE 20mv 285 C 545 F XR5 SE 50mv 0 15 C 0 25 F Temperatures Below XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red Channel Purple C terminal XR5 SE 20mv use 0 10mv ran
46. 0 Range 0 100 ac amps 208 230vac conductor clearance 1 06 dia 27mm WH 200 230 Range 0 200 ac amps 208 230vac conductor clearance 1 06 dia 27mm WH 100 277 Range 0 100 ac amps 277vac conductor clearance 1 06 dia 27mm WH 200 277 Range 0 200 ac amps 277vac conductor clearance 1 06 dia 27mm Up to three Watt Hour Sensors may be connected to one XR5 Data Logger Watt Hour Sensors 3 phase or single phase loads pulse output Now available Contact Pace for details Weatherproof XR5 Cases with quick release latches and six weatherproof cable glands EC45 Overall size 6 5 x 5 x 3 3 EC45 IC Overall size 6 5 x 5 x 3 3 EC45 with built in com extension cable ECS55 Overall size 8 2 x 6 5 x 3 5 Includes carry handle can be padlocked EC55 IC Overall size 8 2 x 6 5 x 3 5 EC55 with built in com extension cable External Power Supply PS 9V 9 volt regulated power supply 120vac input US plug Non USA plugs and input voltages are also available contact Pace for details Modem cables see page 97 IC211 Connects XR5 to Zoom 2949 Data Fax modem ICW 15 Connects XR5 to Multi Tech cellular modem Note The above modems are not stocked at Pace Ethernet connectivity see pages 55 56 Each XR5 connected to an Ethernet LAN requires one DS100 and one IC209 Interface Cable DS100 Ethernet Module includes plug in power supply adapter for 120vac US plug Power supply adapters suitable for ot
47. 00 psig 50 0 25 0 0 250 psig 62 5 31 5 0 500 psig 125 62 5 0 1000 psig 250 125 0 2000 psig 500 250 0 2500 psig 625 312 0 3000 psig 750 375 0 5000 psig 1250 625 0 7500 psig 1875 937 5 0 10 000 psig 2500 1250 0 20 000 psig 5000 2500 Vacuum 120 psig 33 75 31 87 Vacuum 150 psig 41 18 35 29 Vacuum 300 psig 78 68 54 04 Vacuum 600 psig 153 75 91 87 Discontinued range no longer in production Currently stocked ranges Stainless Steel Pressure Sensors Model Range psig Model Range psig P1600 30 0 30 P1600 5000 0 5000 P1600 50 0 50 P1600 7500 0 7500 P1600 100 0 100 P1600 10000 0 10 000 P1600 200 0 200 P1600 20000 0 20 000 P1600 500 0 500 P1600 Vac 150 Vacuum 150 P1600 1000 0 1000 P1600 Vac 300 Vacuum 300 P1600 2000 0 2000 P1600 3000 0 3000 70 XR5 Data Loggers 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 and inert gases See page 110 for listing of available models Compatibility Model Maximum of Pace P300 Sensors when powered by an XR5 SE XRS5 SE 7 Psi and Barometric models 5 Inch H20 models Wiring Lead Color XR5 Terminal Function Black C Ground White E Excitation Green 1 8 Pressure Signal connect to any analog channel 1 8 LogXR
48. 2 hr or Fast Logging 2Hz 1000Hz While a Slow Logging mode is active all communication functions are available For example while logging is active you may Extract the XR5 s Status display Real Time data or transfer logged data without affecting the ongoing logging session For all Fast Logging modes once logging has started the XR5 will not respond to any communication requests except Logging Stop Log Ambient check box Visible only if the current setup is for an XR5 SE with a millivolt mv option Automatically checked if a Thermocouple Type has been selected for one or more channels Check Log Ambient if you wish to log ambient temperature on a millivolt model s additional ninth analog channel an on board precision temperature sensor Only available for XR5 SE models with a millivolt option 26 XR5 Data Loggers Slow Logging Modes 1 sec 12 hr logging interval Manual Slow Logging will continue until the memory is full or may be stopped using the Logging Stop selection Logging may be re started Logging Start and stopped Logging Stop any number of times until the memory is full Multiple non contiguous data sets may be logged to memory using this mode Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously while logging Red Blinks continuously once an alarm condition has occurred during the logging session Manual Wrap Slow Logging will continue indefinitely in a wrap around mode Once memory
49. 5 Then connect one Yellow wire from the ES 1 to the terminal of the Loop Power Supply and connect the other Yellow wire to a C terminal of the XRS The two yellow wires are connected to each side of a bi directional SPST switch inside the ES 1 Black wire Connect to an XR5 C terminal ES 1 control return White wire Connect to an XR5 E terminal ES 1 control The ES 1 incorporates a Resettable Fuse that opens if the current through the switch exceeds about 500 ma After the condition that caused the excessive current is removed the fuse will automatically reset allowing the ES 1 to function normally 87 XR5 Data Loggers Using a different Pressure Scale To convert a pressure sensor to read in a different pressure unit simply convert the slope and offset values from the existing pressure scale to the new pressure scale If an Internet connection is not available and you have a pressure conversion table or reference you can do the conversion manually For example Convert a P1600 200 Pressure Sensor scaled for psi to read in kPa kilopascal The scaling values listed in this manual for the P1600 200 for psi Slope 50 0 Offset 25 0 Convert these values from psi to kPa using a pressure converter or a pressure conversion table 50 0 psi 344 74 kPa 25 0 psi 172 37 kPa Use the following scaling to read the P1500 200 in kPa Slope 344 74 Offset 172 37 88 XR5 Data Loggers Millivolt Ther
50. 8 v Alarm Output select on Ch Z 0 25V inactive 1 8V active with 100k resistor from C to Z INPUT PROTECTION All analog and pulse inputs meet the following surge protection requirements IEC 61000 4 2 ESD 15 kV air 8 kV contact IEC 61000 4 4 EFT 40 Amps 5 50ns Maximum continuous fault voltage Analog inputs channel 1 8 24vde Pulse inputs channels X Y Z 24vde Note An analog input channel 1 8 fault voltage is any voltage above 5 6v or below 0 25v with respect to a C terminal A fault voltage within 24vdc on one or more analog inputs will not damage the XR5 but may saturate the input multiplexer and cause erroneous readings on all analog channels GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Overall dimensions 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 Weight with batteries 4 2 ounces 120 grams Mounting Two 0 187 dia mounting holes on enclosure centerline spaced 4 5 114 3mm apart Input termination Detachable 20 position screw terminal block Screw terminals 20 Recommended wire size 16 to 28 awg solid or stranded Use stranded wire if multiple wires are terminated in a single terminal block Operating limits 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F 5 90 R H non condensing All XR5 components including batteries have a high temperature rating of 85 C 185 F except plastic case which has a
51. Data except the transferred data file is automatically named by LogXR Software The Data File name is created as follows The first part of the filename consist of the XR5 s factory embedded serial number 8 digits followed by a character The final 5 characters of the filename consist of a LogXR generated 5 digit auto incrementing number starting with 00000 Each time another data file is transferred using Transfer Data Auto Name this number is incremented by one The filename ends with the standard LogXR Data File extensions binary for the binary file and txt for the text file Early XR5 models did not have a factory embedded serial number for these models the filename begins with d two characters 42 XR5 Data Loggers Transfer Settings Settings Temperature Scale iO Fahrenheit Celsius Data File Header selections M Channel header F1 Channel Description header F Blank row between data sets m Data Set x between data sets C ok ancem Temperature Scale Select the temperature scale Celsius or Fahrenheit for all temperature readings Notes Changing the Temperature Scale has no effect on the temperature data of existing XR5 data files In order for existing data files to reflect a new Temperature Scale selection select Utilities Convert Binary File and select the binary version of the file you wish to rescale Before doing this if you do not want your existing Data File
52. First brings up a dialog box that allows you to specify a name for the Scheduler s log file All Scheduler activity will be logged to this file the same activity log displays in the Scheduler Activity box that appears when the Scheduler is activated Clicking Create activates the Scheduler Once the Scheduler is activated LogXR can not be used for other functions Clicking Stop on the Scheduler Activity box terminates the Scheduler Scheduler Activity box Provides a scrollable listing of all the Scheduler s actions The Scheduler Activity box should initially contain 3 lines of information Line 1 Date and time the Scheduler was started Line 2 Name and location of the log file a text file listing all of all the Scheduler s actions Line 3 Modem initialization status If the modem did not successfully initialize it 1s likely that the modem is either not powered ON is not correctly cabled to the computer or the incorrect COM port has been selected Port Select from the main menu In this case click Stop on the Activity box to terminate the Scheduler Once you have taken action to resolve the problem activate the Scheduler again by selecting Contact Activate Dial up Scheduler and make sure that the Activity box lists the modem as having been successfully initialized Scheduler Notes and Tips 1 Each Row must list a unique Collection Time minutes If two or more rows list the same Collection Time minutes these additional r
53. 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 LIMITATIONS 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 XR5 Data Logger LogXR and LogXR Software are trademarks of Pace Scientific Inc Software Firmware Versions XR5 Data Loggers LogXR Software works with all XR5 Data Loggers and is a free download from the Pace website This manual is updated to LogXR Software Version 1 01 72 XR5 Firmware is periodically updated and is a free downloa
54. 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 SE 8 Wiring XR5 Data Logger Q C Terminal 124 ohm Rea x Any analog m c Q input channel 1 8 Set channel 4 20 ma Type 0 2 5v Transducer Multiple Current Loops Logging multiple current loops with an XRS is possible provided all 4 20ma transmitters share a common Loop power supply The same cautions detailed in the paragraph above apply In applications with multiple Current Loop power supplies or transmitters having active 4 20ma signals no Loop Power supply is used adding one or more loop isolators not stocked at Pace may be required For more details and assistance please contact Pace technical support 85 XR5 Data Loggers LogXR Software Setup In the Channel tab Select Type 0 2 5v Scaling Click Calculate Slope Offset Then click Current Loop The following screen appears Current Loop Low Milliamps High Milliamps 20 Low Reading High Reading Resistor Ohms 124 Calculate Slope Offset OK gt Cancel To scale the 4 20ma transducer to the desired engineering units enter the transducer reading that represents a 4ma output in Low Reading and enter the transducer reading that represe
55. PT916 Temperature Probe is rated for continuous duty to 120 C 248 F and intermittent duty to 150 C 302 F For higher temperature applications Pace stocks special RTD sensors Pace PT510 sensor 40 to 200 C 392 F temperature range Pace PT520 sensor 40 to 260 C 500 F temperature range For very cold or very hot temperatures thermocouples are a good choice but require an XR5 SE Millivolt option see page 89 66 XR5 Data Loggers TRH 160 Temperature RH Probe The TRH 160 Temperature Humidity Probe connects directly to the XR5 SE Up to four TRH 160 Probes may be connected to the XR5 SE Accuracy is 2 RH and 0 15 C at 25 C Identifying a Pace Humidity Probe see next page LogXR Setup Select Type Temperature PT9xx on an odd numbered channel 1 3 5 7 Select Type TRH 160 Humidity Probe on the channel one higher than the selected temperature channel Note The temperature channel for the RH probe must be odd numbered and the humidity channel must be exactly one higher Examples Channel 1 Temperature PT9xx Channel 2 TRH 160 Humidity Probe Channel 5 Temperature PT9xx Channel 6 TRH 160 Humidity Probe Wiring XR5 SE Lead XR5 Terminal Function Red 1 3 5 0r 7 Temperature Black C Ground Green See note below Relative Humidity White E 5v Excitation for RH Sensor IMPORTANT The Red lead temperature must be wired to an odd numbered channel and the Green lead humidi
56. R5 Data Loggers Overview Using the XR5 Data Logger First time or typical user 1 Launch LogXR Software click Start Programs LogXR 2 Connect the XR5 Data Logger to a com port on your computer using the IC209 Interface Cable From the main menu 3 Click Port Select and select the com port that is connected to the IC209 Cable 4 Click Setup Extract and then edit the Setup for your logging session 5 Send the Setup to the XR5 Click Send Send Setup from the Setup menu 6 Click Status Extract to confirm that the XR5 is operating as intended While the XR5 Data Logger is connected to a computer running LogXR Software you can initiate the following actions from the main menu Setup Extract Create or Modify a Setup for a new logging session Real Time Text Display sensor readings updated every two seconds Real Time Text and write to file Similar to Real Time Text but also writes sensor readings to a text file every two seconds This is done while simultaneously logging data to the XR5 s internal memory if logging is active Status Extract The XR5 s time clock setup and current conditions are displayed Transfer Data All logged data is saved to a text file XR5 data files created from Transfer Data may be plotted as a Graph select File Plot Graph or viewed as tabular data select File View Text File XR5 data files may also be opened with an external text editor like Windows Notepad or s
57. SE 8 LogXR Software 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 can be used Potentiometer 1k 100k ohm 81 XR5 Data Loggers Pulse Output Sensors All XR5 SE Data Loggers have 3 pulse inputs Select Mechanical Switch or Solid State Switch depending on the characteristics of the pulse Mechanical Switch Maximum Rate 15 Hz Debounce amp Min Hold Time 30 ms Solid State Switch Maximum Rate 900 Hz Debounce amp Min Hold Time 0 5 ms Pulses can originate from a dry unpowered contact closure or an active voltage signal Active Voltage Signal Positive amplitude range 2 3to 18v Positive going input threshold 2 3 v Negative going input threshold 18 to 0 8 v Unpowered Contact Bias pull up voltage 3 3 v Bias resistance 1 Mohm Pulse data can be presented as total accumulated pulses per log interval or as average Frequency over the log interval check the Frequency box in the Setup screens Pulse tab Pulse data can be scaled to read in any unit of measure by editing the Slope and Offset scaling fields The actual pulse count is scaled as follows Pulse channel reading pulse count Slope Offset If Slope 1 and Offset 0 then the Pulse channel reading will be
58. Setup file into this folder use a file navigation program on Windows systems hold down the Window button beside the Alt Key and press E to launch Windows Explorer Then navigate to and select a previously saved Setup file select Copy and then navigate to the selected row s Setup folder directory path listed above the Setup pane and select Paste Setup file requirements 1 A Setup file used with the Scheduler must not have preset time fields for example a setup with logging mode Preset Slow Preset time fields will be invalid after their preset time has been reached 2 The Setup file must be a setup that was created for your particular XR5 model otherwise it will not be sent For example use Setup Extract to create the setup file Starting the Scheduler Once one or more rows have been filled the Scheduler is activated by the menu selection Contact Activate List See Scheduler menu selections below for details Scheduler menu selections File Exit Exit the Scheduler Edit Modify Modify the currently selected position on a row Project Folder Port or Collection Time Edit Delete Deletes the currently selected row Contact Contact Selected Unit Now Brings up a new screen similar to LogXR s Main Menu that allows you to manually communicate with the selected XR5 Contact Activate List Activates the Scheduler First brings up a dialog box that allows you to specify a name for the Scheduler s log file
59. Transfer Data Auto Name or an existing data file may be selected from the File menu File Plot Graph A Real Time Graph is viewed by selecting Real Time Graph or Real Time Graph and write to file File C Documents and Settings user PaceWata test4 txt Elle Change Previous Zoom Clear Zoom Com gt Cow Print Plot Pace Scientific Inc Vj cn2 Vj cn Mi chs Miche Men Miche All 2125 1 6 03 7 30 00 AM 1 6 03 7 45 00 AM 1 6 03 8 00 00 AM A menu and control buttons are provided to display and manipulate the graph Menu selection Description File Plot Graph Plot new graph of selected data file File View Text File View selected data file in its text format default selection is the currently graphed file File Exit Exit the graph display Change Settings Displays the Graph Settings window for changing graph colors and other parameters see page 96 The following graphing controls are currently available additional features are in development Plot channel s Uncheck to hide individual channel plots check box None button Hides all channel plots All button Plots all logged channels the default setting 94 XR5 Data Loggers Zoom To Zoom press and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse function mouse across the graph to create a Zoom rectangle When the mouse button is released the data within the zoo
60. XR5 SE models The TRH 100 Probe is compatible with all XR5 SE models The TRH 100 Probe is not compatible with any Pace XR5 8 series model Make sure the Excitation Time is set to 150ms see page 23 Identifying Pace Humidity Probes The label on the probe s cable displays the probe model number and serial number Note Older non serialized probes can be identified by their scaling values The label on the probe s cable contains two scaling values a positive value and a negative value If the positive value is above 100 the probe is a TRH 100 If the positive value is below 100 the probe is a TRH 160 68 Pressure Sensors XR5 Data Loggers PACE offers direct connect Pressure Sensors for XR5 Data Loggers All require no external power Pace Pressure Sensors can read in any pressure scale psi bar kPa Mpa etc P1600 Pressure Sensors Connect directly to an XR5 SE analog input channel no external power required Stainless steel pressure port Applications include high and low side air conditioning systems chilled water hot water air gas oil and steam pressure Pressure ranges from 0 30 psig to 0 20 000 psig and compound ranges of Vacuum 150 and Vacuum 300 psig See next page for listing of stocked models Maximum number of Pressure Sensors for one XR5 SE P1600 P1500 P1000 8 due to XR5 SE s maximum P1520 7 excitation current of 30 ma at 5v P1510 6 Wiring P1600 P1510 and some P1500 models Wire Color
61. XR5 Terminal Function Black C Ground Red E Excitation White 1 8 Pressure Signal connect to any analog channel 1 8 Wiring for discontinued Pace Pressure Sensors P1520 Wire Color XRS Terminal Function Black C Ground Red E Excitation Green 1 8 Pressure Signal For P1500 and P1000 models lead colors determine wiring connections Models with Black White and Green wires Wire Color XR5 Terminal Function Black C Ground White E Excitation Green 1 8 Pressure Signal Models with White Red and Yellow wires Wire Color XR5 Terminal Function White C Ground Red E Excitation Yellow 1 8 Pressure Signal 69 XR5 Data Loggers LogXR Software Setup Excitation Time P1600 P1520 P1000 30ms P1500 P1510 150ms Excitation selection is on Main tab of Setup screen see page 23 for details Channel Type selection 0 5v In Setup Screen click the Channel tab of corresponding channel and select Type 0 5v Scaling Values Enter the Slope and Offset scaling values from the list below to read pressure in psi pounds per square inch To use different pressure measurement units Simply convert the slope and offset to the desired measurement units bar kPa etc Use a web page calculator or convert the values manually see page 88 for an example Model Range Slope Offset 0 5 psig 1 25 0 62 0 25 psig 6 25 3 12 0 30 psig 7 5 3 75 0 50 psig 12 5 6 25 0 100 psig 25 0 12 5 0 2
62. actory equipped with two additional millivolt ranges allowing the direct connection of ground referenced millivolt signals and thermocouples See page 89 for details Millivolt model numbers Millivolt Range A Millivolt Range B delete M for standard range resolution range resolution memory size XR5 SE M 20mv XR5 SE M 50mv XR5 SE M 100mv 0 100mv XR5 SE M 500mv 0 500mv 122uV 0 250mv 61uV XR5 SE M 1000mv 0 1000mv 244uV 0 500mv 122uV XR5 SE M 250mv 0 250mv 6luV 0 125mv 30uV Best models for thermocouples Please see page 89 for more details 60 XR5 Data Loggers Specifications ANALOG INPUTS Resolution 12 bits 1 part in 4095 0 02494 F S 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 Range 40 to 150 C Temperature accuracy is valid over the full operating temperature range of the XR5 Data Logger 40 to 60 C and assumes use of Pace PT9xx series Temperature Probes 0 5v and 0 2 5v ranges Accuracy 0 2 5v range 0 15 F S 10 40 C 0 20 F S 0 60 C Accuracy 0 5v range 0 35 F S 10 40 C 0 40 F S 0 60 C Repeatability 0 05 F S for lt 10 C ambient temperature change Input impedance gt 10Mohm for all logging modes and when inactive or not logging Resistance range Resolution at 30k ohms Better than 0 1 of
63. acy and performance the following steps are recommended when using the XR5 in electrically noisy environments For example mounting the XR5 in an electrical panel containing relay contactors 1 Do not locate the XR5 in close proximity to relay contactors or similar inductive devices 2 Ground the XR5 Connect a heavy wire from a C terminal to a good earth ground Use as short a wire as 1s practical 3 Use shielded cable for long signal leads leads longer than 20 ft Ground the shield at one end only Examples of problem installations and solutions A Pace Data Logger located outdoors logged temperatures using long sensor leads Data corruption sometimes occurred during lighting storms Driving a ground rod into the soil and connecting a short wire from the ground rod to the C terminal permanently solved the problem A Pace Data Logger cellular transceiver antenna and battery were housed in a compact plastic case RF energy radiating from the antenna caused communication errors when transferring data Enclosing the data logger within a small metal box shielding it from the RF energy eliminated the errors 106 XR5 Data Loggers 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 r
64. alarm is active 59 XR5 Data Loggers Available models The XR5 SE Data Logger is available in two basic models XR5 SE Up to 63 642 twelve bit readings XR5 SE M Up to 260 250 twelve bit readings Both models have eight multi range analog inputs and three pulse inputs Each analog input channels 1 8 is user selectable for any of the following Temperature A rvt YSI 10k Thermistor H mix or equivalent Temperature B rvt YSI 10k Thermistor B mix or equivalent Temperature PTOxx Pace PT9xx series Temperature Probe Temperature PT510 Pace PT510 or PT520 Platinum RTD 10k ohm element Light Sensor LS100 Pace LS100 Light Sensor Switch or Contact Non powered contact closure or dc voltage 5v max Resistance 2 wire resistance midpoint 30k ohms best resolution is from 1k to 300k ohms 0 2 5v 0 to 2 5v input gt 10Mohm input impedance 0 5v 0 to 5v input gt 10Mohm input impedance Use for the following Pace sensors All Pressure Sensors All AC Current Sensors All AC Voltage Sensors All DC Current Sensors TRH 160 Probe TRH 160 Temperature Humidity Probe TRH 100 Probe TRH 100 Temperature Humidity Probe 4 20ma signals Use the 0 2 5v input selection with a shunt resistor part INP 124ohm When monitoring multiple 4 20ma signals all shunt resistors connect to a shared common and all 4 20ma transducers should be powered by a single power supply typically 24vdc Additionally the XR5 SE may be f
65. alarm limit then no alarm will be generated 3 Alarm conditions can only be generated if Logging is active Once Logging has stopped by selecting Logging Stop or because a stop condition determined by the logging mode has occurred for example memory is full or the Preset Stop time was reached then Alarm conditions can no longer be generated Alarm Limitations 1 Differential Temperature Alarm Only Pace PT9xx series precision 30K thermistor probes or equivalent may be used to generate XR5 differential temperature alarms Type Temperature PT9xx C rvt must be selected for both differential channels This function can work with other type temperature sensors contact Pace for details 2 Channel alarms are disabled for all Fast Logging modes except Log on Alarms 3 Thermocouple temperature data is calculated in LogXR Software using the logged XR5 ambient temperature values for thermocouple cold junction compensation XR5 thermocouple alarm limits are not temperature compensated but use a fixed cold junction temperature of 25 C Therefore thermocouple alarm limits must be considered as approximate values Ambient temperature variation of the XR5 from 25 C will alter any thermocouple alarm limit by the same amount Alarm Limits Enter High and or Low alarm limits for the selected channel The Allowable Range is based on the selected channel Type and current Slope and Offset values The Actual value is calculated from
66. alone data logger with 8 multi range analog inputs and 3 pulse frequency inputs Compatible Pace sensors requiring no external power include Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure AC Current AC Voltage DC Current Light Solar Radiation Watt Hours Wind Speed Rainfall and others The XR5 can also log contact closures resistances 4 20ma 0 2 5v and 0 5v signals and many 3 party sensors Options include millivolt thermocouple input ranges page 89 and extended memory Accessory scaling cables are available for additional dc voltage ranges page 80 Free Software Pace provides free LogXR Software to communicate with the XR5 and transfer logged data The software is a free download from the Pace website www pace sci com data loggers xr5 htm With LogXR Software you can easily configure an XR5 for your desired logging mode and sensor selection mixing and matching sensors and signal types in any combination Once the setup has been sent to the XR5 it can log sensor data unattended requiring no power or computer connection Battery life exceeds two years for typical logging applications The estimated battery life is displayed in LogXR Software based on your selected sensor and setup configuration High Accuracy Using Pace s precision PT9xx series thermistor probes temperature data is accurate to 0 15 C from 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F with no calibration All Pace temperature probes can measure from 40 C to 105 C and some
67. ata Loggers 4 Use the default port number of 2048 or any higher number We strongly suggest you settle on one port number and use this same number consistently when configuring any additional DS100 Modules 5 Connect the power adapter to the DS100 Module to power it up 6 Connect a null modem cable Pace IC ES from the DS100 Module to your currently selected com port click Port Select from the main menu to see the currently selected com port 7 Place the DS100 Module into program mode by gently pushing the end of a paper clip into the small hole on the underside of DS100 two leds on top of DS100 will blink alternately Then click OK and then click YES The DS100 Module is programed with the selected IP Address and Port Number and then the DS100 will stop blinking 8 Detach the IC ES Cable this cable is only used to configure a DS100 9 Connect the DS100 to your LAN using a Cat5 patch cable This cable is not stocked at Pace but is widely available in assorted lengths at retail computer supply outlets 10 Connect an XR5 to the DS100 Module using the Pace IC209 Interface Cable 11 From LogXR s main menu click Port Select and then click the new Ethernet port name and click OK Now all LogXR communications for example Status Extract Setup Extract Transfer Data Real Time Text etc will be directed to the XR5 D 100 Module that is selected in Port Select Modify Network Port Modify an exiting Eth
68. ath 1 8 dia by 6 length with 10 ft Teflon Cable Relative Humidity amp Temperature Probes 2 RH accuracy 0 1 C interchangeability TRH 160 1 ft leads TRH 160 10FT 10 ft shielded cable TRH 160 20FT 20 ft shielded cable TRH 160 50FT 50 ft shielded cable 109 XR5 Data Loggers XR5 SE Accessories Pressure Sensors P1600 Series 4 NPT male 10 ft cable P1600 vac 150 P1600 vac 300 P1600 30 P1600 50 P1600 100 P1600 200 P1600 500 P1600 1000 P1600 2000 P1600 3000 P1600 5000 P1600 7500 P1600 10000 P1600 20000 Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Vac 150 psig Vac 300 psig 0 30 psig 0 50 psig 0 100 psig 0 200 psig 0 500 psig 0 1000 psig 0 2000 psig 0 3000 psig 0 5000 psig 0 7500 psig 0 10 000 psig 0 20 000 psig Pressure Sensors P300 Series 3 16 plastic hose fitting 1 ft leads P300 0 4in D P300 1lin D P300 5in D P300 10in D P300 30in D P300 1 G P300 5 G P300 15 G P300 15 A P300 30 G P300 30 A P300 Baro Range 0 4 in H2O 1 millibar Range lin H2O Range 5in H2O Range 10in H20 Range 30in H20 Range 0 1 psig Range 0 5 psig Range 0 15 psig Range 0 15 psia Range 0 30 psig Range 0 30 psia Barometric pressure 600 1100mbar 8 7 15 95 psia AC Current Sensors split core 0 5vdc output 8 ft twisted leads SC100A SC200A SC500A SC1500A 0 100 ac amps Conductor clearance
69. can now be disconnected from your computer and connected to the XR5 using the Pace IC211 Cable NOTES We strongly recommend that you test the system using two phone lines locally ideally in the same office or building before installing the XR5 and modem at the remote site Each Zoom modem should be powered up AFTER its serial cable is properly connected Once the Zoom modem is connected to a com port and is powered up a Windows operating system Wizard may appear to install the Zoom modem Although it is OK to allow the Wizard to proceed it is not necessary if the modem will only be used with LogXR In that case you can click Cancel to terminate the Wizard Installing the Local Modem We recommend using the same Zoom 2949 modem at your computer Other modems may work but if you have problems Pace can only provide limited support because of the subtle and not so subtle variations found in other modems especially when used in the non mainstream application of communicating with a remote device like the Pace XRS Connect the local modem to your computer using the same cable that was used to set up the remote modem Make sure that the local modem is connected to the same com port selected in the Port Select screen Select Edit Local Modem Setup to view or change the Local modem setup string For the Zoom 2949 modem the string should be as follows AT amp FE The Setup String is automatically sent to the local modem whenever the S
70. ch case stranded type wires should be used Multiple solid core wires especially of different gage sizes may result in a faulty connection Maximum recommended wire size is 16 gage AWG stranded or solid Strain relief If leads at the terminal block are flexed repeatedly lead breakage is possible If repeated lead flexure 1s possible we suggest bundling all screw terminal leads with a plastic cable tie about 1 to 2 from the terminal block 25 50 mm to provide some strain relief Or mount the XR5 in an enclosure equipped with strain relief fittings such as the Pace EC45 or Pace EC55 Weatherproof Enclosure Extension Cable To reduce signal noise shielded cable is recommended for cable lengths longer than twenty feet 6 meters We recommend using 20 24 AWG shielded copper cable with stranded conductors 24 AWG cable is acceptable for runs of up to 100 feet 30 meters Sensor leads can be spliced to extension cable using wire nuts crimp connectors or solder Outdoor Use The XR5 Data Logger is not waterproof Use outdoors requires a weatherproof housing such as the Pace EC45 or Pace EC55 Weatherproof Enclosure Grounding If the XRS s sensor cables are longer than thirty feet 9 meters we recommend grounding the XR5 for maximum noise immunity Connect a short stranded copper wire from a C screw terminal to a good earth ground Please see page 106 for additional suggestions if high levels of electrical noise may be present X
71. character and an auto incrementing 5 digit number and then txt 47 XR5 Data Loggers Real Time Text Displays real time data for all connected sensors The update rate selected in the Setup Other tab is either every 2 seconds or when the XR5 logs data see page 31 for details Real Time Display Model XR5 SE State Logging Update Interval 2 sec Serials 00000808 Rev 1 00 95 Manual Slow Lastupdate 0 sec ID T1105SE8 6 sec Scale C Chan Reading Description Type Mode Slope Offset Alarm High Alarm Low 1 ON 0 0158 Pressurization inch w c 0 5 Std 0 25 0 16 ON 26 21 Temperature A Temperature PT9xx Std ON 26 14 Temperature B Temperature PT9x Std SS ON 26 14 Temperature C Temperature PT8xx Std ON 26 28 South Side Temperature A rvt Std ON 25 95 North Side Temperature A rvt Std e 26 30 Temperature D Temperature PTS8xx Std 26 28 Temperature E Temperature PTS8xx Std 0 0 Mechanical Switch E 0 0 Mechanical Switch OOO ZEE 0 0 Mechanical Switch The upper section displays a subset of the logger s Status information including Model name and firmware Revision unit ID logging State mode and interval State is the logging state active when the Real Time mode is first selected If a change occurs to the logging state while the Real Time display is active it will not be updated For example if the Log Mode is Log on Ext Trigger and the tri
72. cheduler is activated or a remote site is manually contacted from the Contact menu selection See page 101 for details 98 XR5 Data Loggers Setting up a Cellular based System The supported cellular system uses a Zoom 2949 modem or equivalent at the local computer end and a cellular modem at the XR5 Please contact Pace for setup instructions for the remote cellular modem Use the instructions Installing the Local Modem in the paragraph above to install the local modem Customers in North America Contact Pace for additional hardware requirements Setting up the Dial up Scheduler The Dial up Scheduler supports XR5 Data Loggers connected to phone lines via a Zoom 2949 modem The Scheduler is arranged in a series of rows Each row contains three cells which define a Project Folder name a Location and the phone number of the remote modem and the desired collection time The left side of the Scheduler is divided into two panes upper and lower The upper pane lists the collected data files for the currently selected row The bottom pane displays the Setup file if present for the currently selected row details on the next page You create a schedule by clicking on the first available row under Project Folder to name a Folder then select the Location and finally the Collection time You can also select the cell you wish to edit and click Edit Modify from the Scheduler menu to edit a new cell or to make a change to an exi
73. click OK and exit out of LogXR File Exit Now whenever LogXR is started the Dial up selection will appear in the Main menu See page 54 for details Dial Up Scheduler The Scheduler enables automatic data collection from any number of modem equipped XR5 Data Loggers Individual modem equipped XR5 s may also be accessed manually using the Dial up Scheduler Required hardware Listed below is the hardware required for either a Land line or Cellular based system A Land line system provides reliable performance A cellular based system is affected by signal strength antenna position interference and other factors so reliability 1s more installation dependent LAND LINE SYSTEM Modem Zoom 2949 External Fax Modem Serial RS 232 Available from various vendors Required quantity One at user s computer and one at each remote XR5 Note In many cases a PC s internal modem or other external data fax modem can be used for the PC s modem However Pace can not provide troubleshooting support for customer s system that uses a non Zoom modem Please see the next page for details Modem cables Pace part IC211 One required for each remote XRS Modem Serial Cable One required Connects Local Zoom modem to your computer Available at retail computer outlets Telephone line One at user s computer one at each remote site CELLULAR SYSTEM GSM cellular modem Multi Tech model MTCBA G F4 for all countries with GSM GPRS service 97 XR5 Data L
74. d from the Pace website This manual is updated to XR5 Firmware version 1 00 98 Update instructions are on page 58 Contents Introduction LogXR Software Installation Hardware Setup Installing the USB A Serial Adapter Sensor and Signal Connections Overview Using the XR5 Data Logger LogXR Software File menu Status menu Status Summary tab Status Main tab Setup menu Setup Main tab Sensor Excitation Estimated Battery Life Setup Log modes Slow Logging Modes Fast Logging Modes Setup Other tab Setup Ch1 Ch8 tabs Setup Pulse Channels tab Sending a Setup to the XR5 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 17 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 29 31 34 39 41 XR5 Data Loggers Transfer Data 42 Transfer Data Auto Name 42 Transfer Settings 43 Transfer Scheduler 44 Real Time Text 48 Real Time Text and write to File 49 Real Time Graph 50 RealTime Graph and write to file 52 Logging Start 53 Logging Sto 53 Logging Erase 53 Port Select 54 Port Options 54 Port Network 55 New Network Port 55 XR5 Ethernet Communications 56 Utilities Verify Data 57 Utilities Change Unit ID 57 Utilities Change XR5 Password 57 Utilities Convert Binary File 57 Appendix Updating your XR5 s Firmware 58 Screw Terminal Assignments 59 LED Functions 59 Available Models 60 Specifications 61 Bat
75. dition is not present Red Off not used Notes When a Log on Alarm Fast setup is sent fast sampling commences immediately and the XR5 will not respond to any communications except Logging Stop Communications remain disabled until logging stops because the memory has become full or the user clicks Logging Stop Logging occurs when one or more alarms become active and stops when there are no alarms Battery Life Like all Fast Logging modes power consumption is 10 to 30 times higher compared to the Slow Logging modes However Log an Alarms Fast and Log on Ext Trigger Fast have a special possibility The XR5 could remain in the waiting state indefinitely if no Alarm conditions occur In this case the XR5 s batteries could discharge in as little as 1 month while continuously waiting for an Alarm condition at logging rates of 100Hz or higher Log on Ext Trigger Fast Data is logged only while the external trigger Screw terminal X is in the selected active state The trigger active state is selected using the Type selection for Channel X in the Pulse Channels tab The trigger input is polled at the selected logging rate 2Hz 1000Hz and data logging begins within one logging interval after the trigger becomes active For example if 100Hz is the selected Hz interval logging will begin within 10 milliseconds after the trigger becomes active Controlled by the trigger input any number of separate data sets may b
76. e v RepeatTime 0 v hr 1 fv min Security Level No Password Protect f Real Time Settings Update mode 2 seconds Real Time display Text or Graph updates every 2 seconds recommended setting When Logging Real Time display updates whenever readings are logged to XR5 s memory controlled by the Logging Interval selected in the Main tab of the Setup Log Stream Special mode currently undocumented for future use Auto Stop The Real Time mode if active automatically terminates after Auto Stop hours has elapsed Select Disable for no Auto Stop Purpose of Auto Stop To prevent unintended power consumption Example After using the Real Time mode at a logging site the IC209 Cable is mistakenly detached before exiting out of LogXR s Real Time screen As a result Real Time data transmissions will continue until communication is re established with the XR5 or the Auto Stop time has elapsed Average power consumption is about 20 times higher when the Real Time mode is active 31 XR5 Data Loggers Dial Out Note A data collection system utilizing this feature is not currently implemented in LogXR Software We plan to have XR5 Dial Out functionality supported in LogXR Software in 2009 When the selected dial out condition is met the XR5 signals the connected modem to dial out and connect to a modem equipped central computer Dial Out Condition Disable Disables all dial out functions Upon Alarm Enables Ala
77. e Offset Resolution XR5 input SV300 0 300 60 0 0 07 volt 0 5v SV600 0 600 120 0 0 15 volt 0 5v Pace AC Voltage Sensors may alternately be connected to an XR5 0 2 5v input 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 7A XR5 Data Loggers WH Series Watt Hour Sensors The WH series Watt Hour Sensors are single phase bidirectional transducers with a pulse output Please note Multi phase WattHour Sensors are also available Contact Omni for details Compatibility Up to 3 WH series WattHour Sensors can connect to any model XR5 Data Logger Wiring AC Voltage Connect the White and Black wires to the AC voltage Black to Line White to Neutral or Line if AC voltage is Line to Line AC Current Route a single AC current conductor through the Watt Hour Sensor Temporarily remove one side of the Watt Hour Sensor via the side latches in order to route the ac current conductor through the Watt Hour Sensor without disconnecting the ac conductor The Red polarity dot beside the conductor hole should ideally face the incoming line away from the load This will cause the LED to be shine Green when the transducer is operating However operating the the reverse direction LED Red will cause no loss of accuracy but will cause the XR5 to consume slightly more power Output signal Connect the Pulse Output terminal block as follows terminal to XR5
78. e Real Time Graph is zoomed that includes the right hand edge of the graph the zoomed portion will continue to update with fresh readings When an area of the Real Time Graph is zoomed that does not include the right hand edge the zoomed portion is static and does not change Click Clear Zoom to display all data points read within the last 45 minutes Invisible channels When a data set has multiple channels with large and small values for example a 0 10 000 psi Pressure Sensor and a 0 1 volt signal the plots of the small values appear missing or barely visible Use the mouse to create a zoom rectangle along the bottom horizontal border of the graph The small values can then expand to fill the screen You can zoom additional times to fine tune the bounds of a particular plot or group of plots Time Span of Real Time Graph Using the recommended Real Time Interval of 2 seconds selected in the Setup Other tab the Real Time Graph will display up to 45 minutes of past readings If When Logging is selected the maximum time span equals the selected Logging Interval times 1350 Logging Interval 1350 For example if When Logging and a Logging Interval of 10 seconds are selected the Real Time Graph will display a maximum of 3 75 hours 13500 seconds of past readings 50 XR5 Data Loggers The following controls are available for the Real Time Graph Plot channel s Uncheck to hide individual channel plots check
79. e logged in this mode until the memory is full The logging session continues until the memory is full or Logging Stop from the main menu is selected Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously once setup is sent even if valid trigger condition is not present Red Off alarm generation is disabled Notes A Stop Delay is available for Log on Ext Trigger Slow but is not available for Log on Ext Trigger Fast As with all Fast Logging modes communications is disabled for the duration of the logging session with the exception that the XR5 will respond to the menu selection Logging Stop Until Logging Stop is selected or the memory becomes full the XR5 will be unable to respond to any other menu command Battery Life Like all Fast Logging modes power consumption is 10 to 30 times higher compared to the Slow Logging modes However Log an Alarms Fast and Log on Ext Trigger Fast have a special issue The XR5 could remain in the waiting state indefinitely if no trigger condition occurs In this case the XR5 s batteries could discharge in as little as 2 months while continuously waiting for a trigger at logging rates of 100Hz or higher 30 XR5 Data Loggers Setup Other tab XR5 Setup C Documents and Settings user Pace Setup setupinformation 8SE Real Time Interval 2seconds v Auto Stop thr M Dial Out Disable v RepeatTime 0 nr 1 M min M Mm M i AT command SMS Disabl
80. ed for a new installation the older version of LogXR that was previously installed into this directory will be lost but all previous data and setup files will remain Any existing setup data and configuration files are retained whenever a new version of LogXR is installed File pointers used by LogXR to open the directories last used for your setup and data files are also retained Launch LogXR Software by clicking Applications Other LogXR Serial Ports LogXR is initially set to use serial port dev ttyS0 In order to choose a different serial port you must first edit the text file cplist xsf located in the Pace Systems folder Add a new line for example dev ttyS1 to cplist xsf for each serial port that exists on your computer After cplist xsf is edited LogXR must be re launched in order to load the new com port name s The serial port is then selected by clicking Port Change from LogXR s main menu Pace USB A USB Serial Adapter A computer lacking a serial port requires a USB Serial Adapter The Pace USB A USB Serial Adapter is compatible with most Linux distributions The text file cplist xsf located in the Pace Systems folder must be manually edited to include the name that Linux assigns to the USB Adapter s serial port For example dev ttyUSB0 XR5 Data Loggers Linux RPM file A zipped RPM file suitable for RedHat and other Linux distributions may be downloaded at www pace sci com linux data logger software
81. een selected in the Main Setup tab and a Trigger mode is selected for ChX If the Stop Delay is enabled then after a stop logging trigger state occurs logging will continue for the duration of the Stop Delay time The Stop Delay can be set for any time between 1 second and 18 hours See page 28 for more details Alarm Output Available on Channel Z only Connect a 100k resistor from the Z terminal to ground C terminal when using the Alarm output function With a 100k resistor connected from Z to ground the Z terminal will read approx 0 25 volts if no alarm and about 1 8v if one or more alarms are active An optional external alarm module future product will connect to the Z terminal and contain a high voltage relay Any resistor between 100k and 300k will provide similar results Notes 1 Selecting a trigger mode on ChX automatically disables Channel X for pulse counting 2 Selecting Alarm Output on Channel Z automatically disables Channel Z for pulse counting 3 The Alarm Output follows the current alarm conditions while logging is active If an alarm condition goes away the Alarm Output will go low if an alarm condition once again becomes active the Alarm Output will go high When logging stops the Alarm Output will go low even if the alarm condition remains 4 The Alarm Output has no drive capability A comparator or voltage follower must be employed using an external circuit An external Alarm Relay module is in develop
82. epair 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 IN NO 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 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 107 XR5 Data L
83. equired Tadiran TL 5903 S or equiv Voltage range 8 0 14 0 vdc 9vdc or 12vdc Linear Regulated Supply Warning A voltage higher than 14vdc on the External Power Input may damage the unit Average current for slow logging intervals is approximately 30 microamps 0 030 milliamps plus periodic excitation current 1f any from the D and E terminals E 5vdc maximum current 30 ma current limited D 2 5vdc recommended maximum current 40 ma 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 User selectable for any of the following times 30ms 150ms 1 second 5 seconds 10 seconds Specifications subject to change without notice 64 XR5 Data Loggers Battery Replacement The XR5 uses two AA size 3 6v lithium batteries When the XR5 s battery voltage reads below 6 2v the batteries should be replaced The battery voltage displays on the Status screen s Summary tab Status Receive Battery replacement clears the XR5 s time clock All other configuration settings and logged data are retained after battery replacement The XR5 s time clock is set to your computer s time whenever a Setup is sent to the XR5 from LogXR Remove the 4 screws from the underside of the XRS Place the unit
84. ernet port created by LogXR In order to propagate the changes to the associated DS100 Module the module must be connected to a serial port on your computer using the Pace IC ES cable and the same serial port must be selected using Port Select just prior to selecting Port Network Modify Network Port For instructions please refer to New Network Port above as the procedure to modify an existing Ethernet port is the same as creating a new Ethernet port Delete Network Port Delete an Ethernet port previously configured using LogXR Select the port you wish to delete XR5 Ethernet Communications Communicating with one or more XR5 s over an Ethernet LAN functions the same as communicating over a serial port The Ethernet port is first selected using Port Select All menu commands involving communications operate just as if you were connected to a serial com port Listed Ethernet ports are first created using the Port Network New Network Port menu selection detailed on the previous page Multiple users all using LogXR Software can communicate with multiple different XR5 s on the same LAN simultaneously However an XR5 can only communicate with one user at a time If two users attempt to communicate with the same XR5 only the first user will be successful The second user will receive a message that the command was not successful Once the first user has finished communicating with the XRS the second user will be able to commu
85. etup modifications Individual Alarms All analog inputs have individual high and low alarm limits Alarm activity can trigger a variety of responses including logging data setting an external alarm output and blinking the XR5 s Alarm LED Real Time Graph Display When an XR5 Data Logger is connected to a computer running LogXR Software a Real Time Graph strip chart is available When selected sensor signal readings are updated every 2 seconds The Real Time Display can function while the XR5 is logging data in any logging mode except the Fast Logging modes Long Battery Life The XR5 Data Logger is powered by a pair of user replaceable AA size batteries Battery life is greater than two years under typical usage An external power input is provided If external power is used the batteries will power the unit during power outages battery shelf life is about 10 years Switch Closures Up to eight unpowered switch closures or relay contacts can be logged by the XR5 If desired a contact can be logged as the percentage of time the switch or contact is open with one second resolution See page 79 for details Sensor Front End The XR5 Data Logger can output a readable string containing the readings of all connected sensors in response to receiving a simple single character read command no software is required See the XR5 SE Text Interface User s Guide for details Direct Connect Sensors Pace offers over 50 precision sen
86. g estimated battery life is optional it has no effect on the XR5 or LogXR Setups Currently Estimated milliamps is not saved when the Setup is saved Estimated battery life Provides a battery life estimate for the selected Setup and assumes fresh batteries Also shows how changes to the Setup affect battery life Main factors which determine battery life Logging Interval Excitation milliamps Excitation time Channel mode Standard Average Peak and number of ON channels Estimated battery life does not account for XR5 communication time Real Time display Transfer Data etc For typical applications communication time will not appreciably affect battery life Constant use 24 7 of the Real Time Graph will greatly reduce battery life Please contact Pace for details 25 XR5 Data Loggers Log Mode XR5 Setup C Documents and Settings user Pace Setup setupinformation 20mV aE TEE 00 Model XR5 SE Label Logging Mode Manual Slow M Lal lli i LL A M V Preset Slaw Preset Wrap Slow PM Pause Gh 1m 05 F Log Ambient Cycle Slow Log on Alarm Slow LOY og on Ext Trigger Slow Manual Fast Preset Fast Cycle Fast Log on Alarm Fast Log on Ext Trigger Fast Maximum Log Time 11d 1hr 2min For model xR5 SE A Sensor Excitation 30 ms fv Estimated milliamps off Estimated battery life 8 1 years Logging modes are available for Slow Logging 1 sec 1
87. ge XR5 SE 100 C 148 F 50mv 100 C 148 F use 0 25mv range N Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal Orange Channel XR5 SE 0 07 C 0 125 F 20mv 0 14 C 0 25 F XR5 SE 3 8 C 6 8 F S0mv Temperatures Below XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red Channel Orange C terminal XR5 SE 0 07 C 0 125 F 20mv 50 C 58 F XR5 SE 3 8 C 6 8 F 50mv 92 XR5 Data Loggers B Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal Gray Channel XR5 SE 20mv 1700 C 3092 F 0 73 C 1 3 F XR5 SE 50mv 1700 C 3092 F use 0 25mv range C Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal White Channel XR5 SE 0 13 C 0 25 F 20mv XR5 SE 1370 C 2498 F S0mv 20 C 35 F R Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal Black Channel XR5 SE 20mv 12 C 21 F XR5 SE S0mv S Type Thermocouple Temperatures Above XR5 ambient Thermocouple Lead Connections Red C terminal Black Channel XR5 SE 0 25 C 0 45 F 20mv XR5 SE S0mv 93 XR5 Data Loggers LogXR Graph This section applies to both LogXR Graphs and LogXR Real Time Graphs Graphs of XR5 data are viewed by clicking Graph after a data file has been transferred Transfer Data or
88. gger state changes while the Real Time display is active so that logging stops this new State is not displayed The XR5 s real time data packet only includes analog and pulse channel data Also displayed in the upper section is the Update Interval 2 sec or When Logging elapsed time since the Last real time update temperature Scale and the logger s Serial number Models with a Millivolt option also display the current ambient temperature below the Serial number Real time data displays in RED if its value exceeds the displayed Alarm limit and has a gray background if its channel is set to OFF Only Alarm limits that have been enabled via the Setup Channel tab display in the Alarm High Alarm Low columns Half Scale displays in the Type column for a Millivolt or Thermocouple Type if Half Scale was selected in Setup The Real Time Display is not available when Fast Logging 2Hz 1000Hz is active 48 XR5 Data Loggers Real Time Text and write to file Same display screen as Real Time Text but real time data is simultaneously written to a text file You are prompted to enter a file name for the file A new line of data will be written to the text file whenever the Real Time Display is updated The file can be opened in a Text Editor like Notepad see below Please Note Data files created using Real Time Text and write to file do not contain header information and are therefore currently unviewable
89. he contact changes state To log when a contact changes state it must be wired to an XR5 analog input and the Type set to Switch or Contact Closure as explained from the beginning of this page 79 XR5 Data Loggers Additional Voltage Ranges External Scaling Cables below are available to implement additional ranges Optional millivolt ranges are also available see page 89 for details Built in input ranges of 0 10v 0 15v and 0 30v can be provided on XR5 8B SE and XR5 8X SE External Scaling Cables Pace offers external INP Cables which provide alternate input ranges for the XR5 SE Each INP Cable except the 4 20ma cable has an input impedance of approximately 100k ohms and each can implement multiple additional voltage ranges as detailed in the following table For input Select Connect black wire Enter scaling values Part range of channel Type to XR5 Terminal Slope Offset INP 2 2 5vde 0 2 5v D 2 2 5 5vde 0 5v E 2 5 0 0 10vdc 0 5v C 2 0 2 5 to 7 5vdc 0 5v D 2 2 5 INP 4 0 10vdc 0 2 5v C 4 0 0 20vdc 0 5v C 4 0 7 5 to 12 5vdc 0 5v D 4 7 5 INP 6 0 15vdc 0 2 5v C 6 0 0 30vdc 0 5v C 6 0 12 5 to 17 5vde 0 5v D 6 12 5 INP 12 0 30vdc 0 2 5v C 12 0 0 60vdc 0 5v C 12 0 27 5 to 32 5vde 0 5v D 12 27 5 INP 24 0 60vdc 0 2 5v C 24 05 0 57 6 to 62 6vde 0 5v D 24 05 57 62 INP 124 4 20ma 0 2 5v See pages 85 and 86 for current loop wiring and Slope Offset values Wiring Wire color Yellow Connect to vol
90. her countries are available contact Pace for details IC ES Setup Cable 6 ft for DS100 Ethernet Module required for initial setup only IC209 Interface Cable 5 ft length A Cat5 cable to connect DS100 to Ethernet LAN is not included with DS100 Cat5 cables are available in assorted lengths from retail computer suppliers PDA connectivity see XR5 SE Text Interface User s Guide for details AN 9M Null modem Adapter mates a PDA serial cable to the IC209 Interface Cable Note some PDA serial cables mate directly to the IC209 Cable see XR5 SE Text Interface User s Guide link above for details 111 XR5 Data Loggers XR5 SE Accessories Rainfall Sensor RS 100 Pulse output 0 01 or 0 2mm rainfall per pulse 40 ft 12 m cable Solar Radiation Sensor SRS 100 Output 0 2 5v 0 1500 Watts Square Meter 1 8 ft 55 cm cable WE 100 Weatherproof extension cable 100 ft Wind Speed and Direction Sensor WSD 100 Wind speed pulse output wind direction analog output 40 ft 12 m cable Soil Moisture Sensors ECS 5 cm active length 10 ma current draw 16 ft 5 m cable EC20 20 cm active length 2 ma current draw 16 ft 5 m cable Replacement Parts U3 6V AA Battery Lithium AA size 3 6v two used in all XR5 SE Data Loggers TB 20 XR5 Terminal Block 20 position for previous generation XR5 8 Data Loggers U3 6V 1 2AA Battery Lithium 1 2AA size 3 6v two used in all XR5 8 series Data Loggers Revised December 4 2009 UK
91. high temperature rating of 60 C 140 F Case material Tough flame retardant ABS plastic UL flammability rating 94V O IP Protection rating IP50 Communication interface Serial 3 wire EIA TIA 562 signal levels RS232 compatible 9600 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity no flow control LED indicators 2 Green 5 second blinks Slow logging is active 1 second or faster blinks Fast logging is active Red 5 second blinks One or more active Alarms If external power is applied to the Q terminal the Red LED stays ON steady when an Alarm is active The Red LED does not function when Fast Logging is active 62 Number of channels Logging modes Sampling modes Memory capacity Data retention Logging interval Alarming capabilities Real Time display XR5 Data Loggers 11 or 12 8 analog input channels 3 pulse input channels Millivolt option adds ambient temperature channel Manual Pre set Log on Alarm Cycle Logging start time active period pause period stop time Log on Ext Trigger Manual Wrap Preset Wrap Manual slow Log on Alarm Log on External Trigger and Cycle Logging may have any number of individual data segments limited only by available memory Log on Ext Trigger Slow includes a selectable Stop Delay time that causes logging to continue after a Stop trigger occurs for the duration of the selected Stop Delay time Standard Average 1 second internal sampling
92. ient is better suited for thermistor based temperature sensors like the Pace PT9xx series For thermocouple applications that require monitoring temperatures above and below the ambient temperature of the XR5 two thermocouples could be utilized to monitor the same physical location one thermocouple wired for high temperatures and one thermocouple wired for cold temperatures using two XRS5 channels Thermocouple temperature alarm limitation Currently user entered thermocouple alarm limits must be treated as approximate values Please see page 37 for details Thermocouple electrical limitation The XRS SE does not have isolated inputs A thermocouple in contact with metal at a raised electrical potential must not be connected to the XR5 SE When using thermocouples to log metal temperatures with the XR5 SE the thermocouples must only be in contact with metal that 1s grounded or at 0V with respect to XR5 ground Metals at non zero voltages are not suitable for thermocouple measurements with the XRS SE SHOCK HAZARD A thermocouple placed in contact with metal at an elevated voltage and connected to the XR5 creates a dangerous shock hazard The XR5 SE is designed only for thermocouple applications where all thermocouples have one lead connected to XR5 ground 89 XR5 Data Loggers NOTE The above limitations pertain only to thermocouple probes Pace PT9xx and PT5xx series temperature sensors and probes do not have these limitations M
93. inimizing thermocouple noise pickup XRS5 SE inputs have limited filtering Always use thermocouples with relatively short lead length to minimize noise pickup We suggest using thermocouples with leads of about 10 FT 3 meters or less Do not run thermocouple leads parallel to AC power wiring If noise pickup is evident it may be reduced by connecting a good earth ground to an XR5 C Terminal Selecting a millivolt option for thermocouple application 20mv option Highest measurement accuracy and resolution for all thermocouples Reduced temperature range for Type J K E N and C thermocouples 50mv option Reads highest temperatures for J K N and C thermocouples Reduced accuracy compared to the 20mv option Thermocouple Accuracy specifications A precision thermistor for cold junction compensation is located at the right end of the terminal block beside screw terminal 8 The Max Error specification assumes a stable temperature along the terminal block free from sudden variations and gradients One way to maintain uniform terminal block temperature is to house the XR5 in the Pace EC45 Enclosure Max Error includes cold junction compensation error but not inherent thermocouple error Max Error is worst case over an ambient temperature range of 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F Typical Error is significantly less Thermocouple error is dependent on thermocouple wire purity and thermocouple temperature ASTM standard
94. ion Black C Ground Red 1 8 Signal connect to any analog channel 1 8 LogXR Software 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 full scale range to be reduced by 1 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 01 amps SC200A 0 100 40 0 0 02 amps SC500A 0 250 100 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 02 amps SC200A 0 200 40 0 0 05 amps SC500A 0 500 100 0 0 12 amps SC1500A 0 1500 300 0 0 36 amps Channel input range is selected via the Type selection on the individual Channel tab of the Setup screen 72 XR5 Data Loggers DC Current Sensors Connect directly to an XR5 input channel no external power required Rugged epoxy potted sensor Compatibility The XR5 SE can power up to two DC150A or up to three DC50A or DC100A Up to 30ma of 5v power is available from the XR5 SE s E terminal the DC50A and DC100A consume 10ma the DC150A consumes 13ma Wiring Lead Color XRS5 Terminal Function Black C Ground White E 5v power Green 1 8 Signal connect to any analog channel 1 8 LogXR Software Setup Pace DC Current Sensor connects to a Type 0 5v input Enter the Slope and Offset scaling values listed below Model Range dc amps
95. ion 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 voltage output within the selected input range Examples for 0 5v input 1 to 3v 0 5 to 4 5v 0 25 to 4 75v Examples for 0 2 5v input 0 1v 0 2 5v Output Signal Loading 10M ohm for 0 5v or 0 2 5v input range See the next page for more details and scaling instructions for voltage output sensors 4 20ma sensors externally powered Excitation voltage User provides current loop power supply typically 24vdc Warm up time Any if power is applied to sensor for duration of logging session Signal Output 4 20ma Output Signal Load 124 ohms XR5 0 2 5v input range using PACE INP 124 resistor See pages 85 86 for more details and scaling instructions for 4 20ma sensors IMPORTANT XR5 inputs are not isolated multiple 4 20ma signals share a common ground In some cases 4 20ma isolators may be required 83 XR5 Data Loggers Non Pace sensors continued Sensors with a voltage output The XR5 is compatible with many non Pace voltage output sensors However in most cases the user will have to provide an external power source to power the sensor To determine if your non Pace sensor can be powered by the XRS see Sensors powered by XR5 s internal batteries on the previous page Compatible sensors Sensor
96. ive the channel alarm in the form of an SMS text message when an alarm condition on the current channel is active Message Enter a descriptive text message that will make up a portion of the alarm message that will be sent when an alarm condition on the current channel is active The alarm message will also include the channel number that is causing the alarm and the current scaled reading of the channel For SMS Alarms to function SMS must be set to Enable in the Setup Other tab and a High and or Low Alarm Limit must be checked and the Alarm value entered SMS Alarms will only function when a GSM modem set up for circuit switched data fax service by your local GSM cellular carrier is connected to the XR5 using the Pace ICW 15 Cable Please see page 97 for additional details Sensor limitation for SMS Alarm readings The XR5 can output scaled SMS alarm readings for any sensor or signal with slope offset scaling or any PT9xx series Temperature Probe All other sensors or signals not using slope offset scaling will output a voltage value and not scaled readings The XR5 can be user configured to output scaled SMS Alarm readings for other resistive sensors like the PT510 Temperature Sensor or LS100 Light Sensor Please contact Pace for details 38 XR5 Data Loggers Setup Pulse Channels tab XR5 Setup C Documents and Settings user Pace Setup setupinformation 8SE x Up Geass eee Ee Chx ON Description Wind Speed
97. l Time the pulse count is reset to 0 at the end of each log interval Slope Offset and Frequency settings are applied only to XR5 data files Transfer All Data Slope Offset and Frequency settings for pulse inputs were not supported in earlier XR5 firmware If your XR5 has a Firmware revision lower than 1 00 80 you will need to update your firmware see page 58 in order to use these features 40 XR5 Data Loggers Sending a Setup to the XR5 Once you have configured a Setup for your intended logging session the Setup must be sent to the XR5 to take effect From the Setup menu select Send Send Setup If your setup has invalid selections a warning screen will appear Unless your selected logging mode is Log on Ext Trigger or has a Preset Start Time you will be asked if you want to start logging immediately You can choose to start logging immediately or you can start logging at a later time by selecting Logging Start from the Main Menu Saving a Setup for future use You may save any Setup as a named file by selecting File Save As from the Setup menu All Setup files are saved with the indicated file extension for the currently selected model Loading a saved Setup file From the Main Menu select Setup Open In the Open Setup File dialog click on the Files of Type drop down box and select your XR5 model All previously saved files for your model will be listed Selecting a Setup file loads the file s pa
98. lect the minute after the hour Data will be collected every hour at the specified minute Note If you wish to collect data multiple times each hour create multiple rows for the same XR5 and select a different minute value for each row Daily Select the time each day that the collection will occur The hour selection is in 24 hour time format for example 10 AM 10 2 PM 14 5 PM 17 etc Note If you wish to collect data twice daily create two rows for the same XR5 and set the Daily collection times 12 hours apart Weekly Select the day of the week and the time that the collection will occur Monthly Select the day of the month and the time that the collection will occur 45 XR5 Data Loggers Optional Sending a Setup to reset the XR5 Immediately after successfully collecting data from an XR5 the Scheduler can send a Setup to clear the XR5 s memory resynchronize its time clock and re start logging Each completed row in the Scheduler has a corresponding Setup folder When a row is selected clicked the Setup pane lower left pane lists the Setup file if it is present for the selected row The presence of a Setup file in the Setup pane determines if a Setup will be sent after collecting data If no Setup file is present the default state a setup 1s not sent after data has been collected The directory path to locate the Setup folder for the selected row is listed directly above the Setup pane To copy an XR5
99. ler Once one or more rows have been filled the Scheduler is activated by the menu selection Contact Activate Dial up Scheduler Alternately if the scheduler is not active running you can communicate with individual remote sites manually by selecting Contact Contact Selected Unit Now See the Scheduler menu selections on the next page for more details Scheduler menu selections File View Phone Numbers Display all current Locations and their associated Phone Numbers File Exit Exit the Scheduler Edit Modify Modify the selected cell Project Folder Location or Collection Time Edit Delete Delete the selected row Edit Initialize Remote Modem Configures a modem for remote use See Configuring the Remote Modem on page 98 Edit Local Modem Setup Edit the Local modem s initialization setup string This string is sent to the local modem when the Scheduler is activated or when a remote site is manually contacted See page 98 for details 100 XR5 Data Loggers Contact Contact Selected Unit Now After successfully connecting with the selected remote site a screen appears similar to LogXR s Main Menu that allows you to manually communicate over phone lines with the selected XR5 The remote modem must have previously been configured see page 98 and the local modem connected to the currently selected Com port Port Select from the main menu Contact Activate Dial up Scheduler Activates the Scheduler
100. lse Frequency input or External Trigger input user selectable Channel Y Pulse Frequency input Channel Z Pulse Frequency input or External Alarm output user selectable 2 5 vdc precision excitation 5 0 vdc precision excitation 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 Screw Terminal use Before inserting a wire into a terminal use a screwdriver to rotate the terminal screw counter clockwise until the terminals 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 is Active If Slow Logging is active blinks every 5 seconds RED If Fast Logging is active blinks every second or multiple times per second depending on the fast logging rate selected Cycle Logging Slow Blinks when logging OFF during Pause time 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 If external power is connected to the XR5 s Q terminal the Red LED will display steady ON if an
101. m rectangle will fill the entire graph The Zoom operation may be repeated any number of times Previous Zoom Each click of the Previous Zoom button displays the prior Zoom button not present in the Real Time Graph display Clear Zoom button Unzooms the graph to display the entire data set Info button Displays information pertaining to the data file being graphed Copy button Copies the current graph to the system clipboard The graph can then be copied to a word processing or graphics program typically by clicking Edit Paste within the other program Print button Prints the current graph to the computer s default printer Invisible channels When a data set has multiple channels with large and small values for example a 0 10 000 psi Pressure Sensor and a 0 1 volt signal the plots of the small values appear to be missing Use the mouse to create a zoom rectangle along the bottom horizontal border of the graph The small values will now be visible Files with multiple data sets In order to visibly display time gaps in data files with multiple data sets Data Set x between data sets must be checked in Transfer Settings Otherwise channel plot lines will be continuous and will not show an unplotted time gap from the end of one data set to the beginning of the next data set Logging Modes that can generate multiple non contiguous data sets Manual Slow Log on Ext Trigger Cycle Logging and
102. me until full 2hr 2min 30sec Current State Logging Battery Voltage 0 27V Start Logging May 29 2007 2 13 59 PM Stop Logging Run continuous Wrap mode Channel High Alarm Limit Low Alarm Limit Tripped 1 ON Disabled Disabled No 2 ON Disabled Disabled No 3 ON Disabled Disabled No 4 ON Disabled Disabled No 5 ON Disabled Disabled No 6 ON Disabled Disabled No 7T ON Disabled Disabled No 8 ON Disabled Disabled No Serial 00000781 HwRev 2 0 17 Status Summary tab Clock Total Readings Maximum Log Time Log Time until full Current State Not Logging Logging Waiting on Preset Time Waiting Note XR5 Data Loggers The XR5 s Time Clock at the time Status Extract was selected The total readings from all active channels currently logged in memory The time span of the data when the memory is full Maximum Log Time Notes If the Logging Mode is Log on Ext Trigger the Maximum Log Time is approximate 1f many triggering cycles occur during the logging session memory will be consumed logging additional timestamps and the maximum log time will be less than the displayed value If the Logging Mode is Log on Alarms the Maximum Log Time is approximate if many alarm driven data segments are logged during the logging session memory will be consumed logging additional timestamps and the maximum log time will be less than the displayed value If the Logging Mode is
103. ment Slope and Offset Slope and Offset edit boxes allow the pulse channel s count to be scaled to display the desired unit of measure The raw pulse count is multiplied by the current slope and then the offset value is added to the result The slope can be used either as a multiplier or a divider For example if the slope is set to 0 001 the raw pulse count would be divided by 1000 Setting the Slope to 1 and the Offset to 0 results in the actual raw pulse count with no scaling applied Slope and Offset values can range from 21474 8 to 21474 8 Up to 6 digits may be entered plus an optional minus sign and a decimal point The smallest fractional slope or offset value is 0 00001 Frequency check box Checking Frequency will cause the accumulated pulse count for each log interval to be converted to average frequency in Hertz average frequency of each log interval in any transferred data files The XRS s upper frequency limit is about 900Hz Frequencies significantly above 900Hz will result in incorrect data values the actual data values will be closer to 900Hz If Frequency is checked the Slope and Offset values are applied to the calculated Frequency before being written to the data file Notes Real Time menu selections display the raw pulse count accumulated from the beginning of the current log interval regardless of the Slope and Offset scaling and the state of the Frequency check box When viewing the pulse count in Rea
104. mocouple Option The XR5 SE may be factory configured with one of six millivolt options Each millivolt option adds two selectable millivolt ranges to each analog input compatible with ground referenced millivolt signals All existing XR5 SE features are retained Model number Millivolt Range A Millivolt Range B also applies to M models 0 1000mv For each analog channel the millivolt ranges may be mixed and matched along with the XR5 s existing range selections and input types An on board precision thermistor sensor provides cold junction compensation for thermocouples and can also be used to log ambient temperature as a 9 analog input LogXR Software supports thermocouple Types J K N E T S R B and C Compatible millivolt signals The XR5 SE s millivolt ranges are suitable for ground referenced uni polar millivolt signals thermocouples pyranometers and other millivolt signals that can have a grounded return Millivolt signals connected to the XR5 have one lead connected to XR5 SE common ground Not suitable for Strain Gages XRS5 SE s millivolt ranges are not suitable for monitoring strain gages or other bridge type millivolt sensors Bridge type sensors require a differential input Thermocouple temperature range limitation Only thermocouple temperatures either above or below the XR5 SE s ambient temperature may be logged In many cases this is not a significant limitation because logging temperatures near amb
105. mware 1 00 97 Unit ID T111805B Label Logging Mode Preset Wrap Slow fy Start May 29 2007 4 40 00 PM Stop Logging Interval 10 v hr 5 v min 0 fv sec Excitation Time 30 ms v Like all Status tabs the Main tab is read only and displays the current configuration of the connected XR5 It is similar to the Setup Main tab but also displays the XR5 s Firmware Revision and Unit ID Firmware The XR5 Data Logger s current Firmware revision XR5 Firmware is periodically updated and posted on the Pace XR5 Firmware web page The XR5 s firmware may be updated by selecting Utilities Update Firmware See page 58 for details Unit ID The Unit ID is a semi permanent identification number or label assigned by the user to a specific XRS It may only be changed by selecting Utilities Change Unit ID See page 57 for details Please see the Setup section on the following pages for details on fields in the Status screen which have not been covered above 20 XR5 Data Loggers Setup menu File Status Transfer Real Time Open Extract Ctrl E New Create a new Setup starting with the factory default settings Open Open a previously saved Setup file XR5 Setups are model specific A setup for one XR5 model type cannot be sent to a different XR5 model type unless the difference is just the XR5 model s memory size For example a setup for the XRS SE can also be sent to an XR5 SE M
106. n the data file Blank row between data sets If checked a blank row is inserted between multiple data sets in the same data file Check to visually separate multiple data sets within a single Data File Data Set x between data sets If checked a row is inserted at the start of each data set labeled Data Set followed by the data set number 1 2 3 etc We recommend checking this selection see next paragraph below LogXR Graph Display If multiple data sets occur in a data file and this option is not checked a line will be plotted from the last data value of one data set to the first data value of the next data set If this option is checked there will be a visible gap between data sets with no plot lines appearing during the time gap between data sets For this reason Data Set x between data sets is the default setting Multiple data sets can occur using the following Logging modes Log on Ext Trigger Cycle Log on Alarms and if logging is manually stopped and restarted Manual Slow 44 XR5 Data Loggers Transfer Scheduler Displays the LogXR Scheduler The Scheduler facilitates automatic data collection from any number of XR5 Data Loggers which are connected to a computer via a Com port or a Local Area Network LogXR includes a separate Dial up Scheduler to automatically collect data from remote XR5 units over the phone lines See page 97 for details A Pace DS100 Ethernet Module is used to connect an XR5
107. nable XR5 communications over an Ethernet LAN Local Area Network For XR5 Ethernet communications to function 1 your computer must be connected to an Ethernet LAN wired or wireless connection and 2 a Pace DS100 Ethernet Module is connected to the same LAN a DS100 connection to a Wireless Access Point is also supported The New Network Port selection sets up an Ethernet port socket on your computer for communicating with a specific DS100 Ethernet Module At the same time LogXR Software will configure the DS100 Ethernet Module while it is temporarily connected to a serial port on your computer Once the DS100 Module has been configured it is then disconnected from your computer s serial port and connected to the LAN An XR5 is connected to the DS100 Module using the Pace IC209 Interface Cable thereby connecting the XR5 to the LAN Other computers on the same LAN may also communicate with a previously set up XR5 DS100 Module In this case each user launches LogXR Software and selects Port Network New Network Port to create an Ethernet port that can access the same XR5 DS100 Module In this case after completing steps 1 4 below click OK and then click NO when asked if you want to set up a DS100 Module Steps 5 10 below are omitted since the DS100 Module connected to the XR5 has already been configured The following steps enable an XR5 to communicate over an Ethernet LAN 1 From LogXR Software select Port Network New
108. nd 5 seconds and 10 seconds Notes Total excitation current draw from all connected sensors D and E terminals should be limited to a maximum of 40ma Sensor excitation time will be ON continuously overriding the Excitation Time selected if any of the following conditions are true 1 The selected Excitation Time is greater than or equal to the selected Log Interval 2 Fast Logging is active 3 The Real Time Mode is active and the selected Excitation Time is equal to or greater than the Real Time Mode update interval the Real Time Mode update interval is 2 seconds unless When Logging is selected If any of the 3 conditions listed above are true for an extended period of time battery life will be significantly reduced as seen in the Estimated battery life field see next page Estimated milliamps This field enables LogXR Software to more accurately calculate the Estimated battery life of the current Setup You can specify the total Estimated milliamps drawn from the D and E terminals Estimated milliamps defaults to 0 It can be increased or decreased by clicking on the up down arrows If no sensors connect to the D or E terminals leave Estimated milliamps at 0 See the next page for a list of all Pace sensors that connect to the D or E terminals 24 Sensor Excitation cont XR5 Data Loggers The Pace sensors which connect to an excitation terminal D or E are listed below Sensor Current draw
109. nect the 9 pin end to an unused Com Port on your computer ie Com1 Com2 Plug the other end of the interface cable into the XR5 USB Serial Adapter Computers not equipped with a serial com port require a USB to Serial Adapter For Windows computers Pace stocks a USB Serial Adapter Pace part USB A Installing the USB A Serial Adapter Please see the next page for instructions to install the USB A Adapter Other USB to Serial Adapters may work with the XR5 but Pace can only provide support for the USB A and the discontinued USB 01 Serial Adapters Some USB to Serial Adapters fail to work with any device that has a 3 wire communications interface like the XR5 and some GPS devices Notes on IC209 Cable It is OK to maintain a permanent connection from an XR5 to a powered or unpowered computer if desired Maintaining a permanent connection has no effect on the XR5 s battery life The IC209 Cable s internal wiring is listed for reference on page 103 XR5 Data Loggers Installing the Pace USB A Serial Adapter on Windows XP and Vista 1 Disconnect physically remove the USB A Adapter from your computer 2 Using the supplied Pace Scientific CD ROM click on the USB A folder and then double click the file USB A Driver Installer exe to install the USB A Driver 3 Connect the USB A Adapter to your computer after installing the driver Now launch LogXR and click Port Select A new serial port will be listed Click
110. nicate successfully Automated data collection is available using LogXR s Scheduler see page 45 for details 56 XR5 Data Loggers Utilities Verify Data Use this selection to determine if a readable XR5 data file txt version has been altered or modified from its original state User comments added to the very end of an XR5 data file manually edited using a text editor do not affect the file s data integrity status Utilities Change Unit ID The Unit ID is a user editable field of up to 8 alphanumeric characters It can be changed as desired using this menu selection The Unit ID is intended to function as a unique user specified serial number or identifier for each XR5 Data Logger Each XR5 also receives a unique unalterable serial number at the factory that is displayed using Status Extract and is also written on the first line of all readable txt XR5 data files Utilities Change XR5 Password Use to change the XR5 s Password A two level Password system is available to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the XR5 Password Level Effect None No password protection Setup Altering the XR5 s Setup requires a password No password is required to transfer data status or use the Real Time Display System A password is required in order to access the XR5 in any way The password protection level is selected in the Setup Other tab The XR5 factory default password required to change to a new password is
111. nts a 20ma output in High Reading Resistor Ohms is set to 124 and assumes the use of a Pace precision resistor INP 124 Using an alternate Resistor If you are using a non Pace resistor enter the actual resistance in the Resistor Ohms box For best resolution we recommend using a resistor between 100 and 125 ohms WARNING Using a resistor above 125 ohms with a 0 2 5v input range will result in the upper range of a 4 20ma transducer being clipped and logged as a lower value Click Calculate and the Slope and Offset values are displayed Then click OK 86 XR5 Data Loggers ES 1 External Switch The ES 1 is a miniature isolated solid state switch designed to reduce the power requirement for a current loop powered by a battery The ES 1 is wired in series with the current loop Control wires from the ES 1 connect to the XR5 s C and E terminals In this way the external battery the current loop power supply is switched on only for the duration of the XR5 s selected Excitation Time powering the current loop and up to eight 4 20ma transducers When the selected Excitation Time ends the ES 1 switches off the current loop With the ES 1 readings can be logged from 4 20 ma transmitters for extended periods of time using a relatively small external battery to power the loop The table below shows some examples of how the life of a battery powering a current loop can be extended using the ES 1
112. o Slope and Offset values See page 68 for details Using XR440 linear sensors with the XR5 Slope and Offset scaling values for most XR440 Sensors are listed in this manual in the sensor section from pages 69 75 High Low scaling values can also be converted to Slope Offset Scaling values as follows Slope Low scaling value High scaling value 5 Offset Low value Note Low scaling value is the absolute value of the Low scaling value if the value is negative simply remove the negative sign if the value is positive use the number as it is If x lt 0 then x x 1 Example A P1500 100 Sensor has scaling values of Low 12 5 High 112 5 Slope 12 5 112 5 5 2 25 Offset 12 5 Using XR5 linear sensors with the Pace XR440 Pocket Logger If a customer has an XRS sensor that he wishes to use with the XR440 he can obtain the Low High scaling values required by the XR440 with Pocket Logger Software s Help For example To find the Low High scaling for a P1600 Pressure Sensor in Pocket Logger Software click Help Contents Index type P1600 and click on the topic P1600 Pressure Sensor Or convert the XR5 s Slope Offset scaling to the XR440 s Low High scaling as follows Low Value Offset High Value Slope 5 Offset Pocket Logger Software 102 XR5 Data Loggers IC209 Interface Cable Internal Wiring 9 Pin Connector 3 5mm Stereo Plug Pin 2 Tip Pin 3 Middle Pin 5 Ground opposite tip
113. oggers Service Technical Support Call Omni Instruments Ltd on 44 0 845 9000 601 Monday Friday between 9AM and 5PM UK time Or email info omni uk com Repair Contact technical support to confirm that the product is not functioning properly If repair is needed Technical Support will issue an Repair number and a shipping address 108 XR5 Data Loggers Product List XR5 SE and Accessories XR5 Data Loggers Description XR5 SE 8 analog multi range and 3 pulse inputs up to 63 642 readings XR5 SE M 8 analog multi range and 3 pulse inputs up to 260 250 readings The XR5 models below have all the capabilities of the XR5 SE plus include an on board ambient temperature channel and two additional millivolt range selections for each analog channel 1 8 Models without a M store up to 63 642 readings M models store up to 260 250 readings XR5 SE 20mv XRS5 SE with additional 0 10mv and 0 20mv range selections XR5 SE 50mv XRS5 SE with additional 0 25mv and 0 50mv range selections XRS5 SE 100mv XRS5 SE with additional 0 50mv and 0 100mv range selections XR5 SE 250mv XRS5 SE with additional 0 125mv and 0 250mv range selections XR5 SE 500mv XRS5 SE with additional 0 250mv and 0 500mv range selections XRS5 SE 1000mv XRS5 SE with additional 0 500mv and 0 1000mv range selections XR5 SE M 20mv XRS5 SE M with additional 0 10mv and 0 20mv range selections XR5 SE M 50mv XRS5 SE M with additional 0 25mv and 0 50mv range selections
114. oggers Setting up a Land line system Configuring the Remote Modem The remote modem connects to the XR5 at the remote site The remote modem must be a Zoom model 2949 Other modems may work but we we will not be able provide support if you use a different modem and have problems The Zoom 2949 includes lightning protection and some other features that make it especially suitable for use at unattended remote sites The remote modem must first be configured initialized before it is deployed at the remote site This can be done using LogXR Software by following the steps below 1 Connect the Modem Serial Cable to the Zoom modem and to your computer s 9 pin com port The same com port must be selected in LogXR Port Select 2 Make sure the modem is powered ON The PWR and TR Terminal Ready lights should be illuminated 3 Select the Dial up main menu selection and then select Edit Initialize Remote Modem 4 The Dialog box should show the following Setup String AT amp FE amp D amp KSO 1 amp WO If it does not change the contents to the above string 5 Click the Send to Modem button A message box should appear Modem response OK If you get a different message try a second time and make sure your modem is connected to the port listed in the Port Select screen The modem s AA light should now be illuminated AA means Auto Answer Click OK A message box appears Modem successfully initialized Click OK 6 The modem
115. on LogXR includes a built in Scheduler The Scheduler allows one or many XR5 Data Loggers to have their data collected automatically at a preset time interval Data collection intervals include hourly twice daily daily weekly monthly and more XR5 Data Loggers Ethernet and Modem Connectivity LogXR supports communications with one or more XR5s connected to an Ethernet LAN or dial up modems Ethernet connectivity requires a Pace DS100 Ethernet module see page 55 Required hardware for modem communications is discussed on page 97 A built in scheduler supports automatic data collection Excel Compatible Data Transferred data is formatted as a readable Excel compatible text file Once opened in Excel data may be saved as an Excel workbook Using LogXR Software logged data may be viewed in graphic form Cycle Logging Custom logging cycles may be selected For example Log for 10 seconds at 100 Hz 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 preset stop time is reached or the memory is full Secure Data The XR5 s rugged EEprom memory retains data for over 100 years with no power Data is securely transferred via the industry standard Xmodem protocol Users can confirm that the original data has not been tampered or altered in any way A two level password system may be utilized to prevent unauthorized data transfers or s
116. ord The XR5 ships from the factory with a password of password If a Setup with the Security Level set for Password Protect System is sent to an XRS then the XR5 s password will have to be entered for any additional communications If a Setup with the Security Level set for Password Protect Setup is sent to an XR5 then the XR5 s password will have to be entered in order to send a Setup 33 XR5 Data Loggers Setup Ch1 Ch8 Tabs XR5 Setup C Documents and Settings user Pace Setup setupinformation 8SE p A Description Type Temperature PT9xx C rvi Mode Standard v Alarm Limits F1 High SMS Alarm Phone s Message Channel ON OFF button Click to set channel ON or OFF ON channels will log readings to memory when logging is active OFF channels will not log readings to memory Description Channel description up to 24 characters Type The following channel Type selections are available for each analog channel 1 8 Temperature A rvt YSI 10k Thermistor H mix Temperature B rvt YSI 10k Thermistor B mix Temperature PT9xx C rvt Pace PT9xx Series Temperature Probe Temperature PT510 P rvt Pace PT510 or PT520 Platinum 10k RTD Light Sensor LS100 L rvt Pace LS100 Light Sensor Switch or Contact Closure Unpowered Switch Closure Resistance Two wire resistance range midpoint is 30k ohm 0 2 5V 0 2 5v input impedance gt 10M ohm 0 5V 0 5v input impedance gt 10M ohm
117. ows will be ignored by the Scheduler 2 If data collection is active and overlaps a Collection Time listed for another row this other row will be ignored by the Scheduler Therefore space each row s Collection Time so that there is sufficient time to transfer data before any other listed collection time occurs 3 The vertical bar that separates the Scheduler rows from the Setup and Data file panes can be dragged with the mouse to provide more viewing area for the Setup and Data panes 4 To insure against the possibility that a modem dial out is unsuccessful we suggest setting the collection time interval to represent no more than of the time it will take for the logger s memory to fill Then if a dial out is unsuccessful all data will be recovered the next time the Scheduler contacts the XR5 5 Data files are named as follows Each data file name begins with the XR5 s eight digit User ID followed by a dash character and an auto incrementing 5 digit number and then txt 101 XR5 Data Loggers Scaling XR440 sensors The XR5 uses Slope Offset scaling for linear sensors Linear sensors for the Pace XR440 Data Logger are compatible with the XR5 but require Slope Offset scaling values Pace sensors for the XR440 are listed in this manual with Slope Offset scaling values except for the TRH 100 Temp RH Probe For the TRH 100 LogXR Software accepts the Low High scaling printed on the TRH 100 Probe and converts these values t
118. preadsheet program like Excel The next section explains the Main Menu selections available in LogXR XR5 Data Loggers LogXR Menu Selections The following pages describe the Main Menu selections from left to right Some menu choices have keyboard accelerators shown beside the menu selection For example the menu choice File Plot Graph displays a keyboard accelerator of Ctrl P which means that Plot Graph can also be invoked by holding down the Ctrl key located at the bottom left on the keyboard and pressing P File menu Status Setup Transfer RealTime Logging View Text File Ctrl V Exit Plot Graph Graph an existing XR5 data file Zoom function When a graph is displayed you can use the zoom function to expand any portion of the graph To zoom place the mouse cursor on one corner of the area you wish to zoom click the left mouse button drag the mouse to the opposite corner of the area you wish to zoom and release the mouse button This operation can be repeated any number of times until you reach Maximum zoom less than 4 points per channel The Back button allows you to re display your previous zoom operations Please see page 94 for additional information on graphing View Text File View an existing XR5 data file or any readable text file XR5 data files are readable text files Notes You may also view XR5 data files by opening them in an external program such as Windows Notepad or Excel
119. ption The selection is enabled 1f the channel Type is set to millivolt or if a thermocouple is selected The Full Scale Half Scale selection sets the millivolt range for the selected channel see table below Model number 35 XR5 Data Loggers Mode The following Channel Mode selections are available for the analog channels 1 8 Standard Store reading at selected Logging Interval Average Accumulate readings every second store Average value at selected Logging Interval Peak Acquire readings every second store Peak reading at selected Logging Interval Differential Subtract reading of immediately lower channel number from reading of selected channel and store this differential value at the selected Logging Interval The Differential selection is available on even numbered 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 Average and Peak channel modes only function in the following Slow Logging modes Manual Manual Wrap Preset Preset Wrap and Cycle Slope Offset Editable only if channel Type is 0 2 5v 0 5v or optional Millivolt range Slope and Offset values for all PACE Sensors are listed in the Appendix For 4 20ma applications see pages 69 and 70 To scale data in actual volts for 0 2 5v or 0 5v ranges or in millivolts for optional millivolt ranges use Slope 1 Offset 0 For raw unscaled 12 bit data
120. rameters into the Setup screen The Setup can then be Sent to the XR5 by selecting Send Send Setup from the Setup menu 41 XR5 Data Loggers Transfer Data Enter a file name for the transferred data Data is transferred as a binary file After the transfer is complete LogXR creates a readable text file from the binary file The text file consists of header information information pertaining to the XR5 s setup during the logging session followed by all of the logged data The text file has a txt file name extension After the transfer is complete data can be viewed graphically or as text data or at a later time by selecting File Plot Graph or File View Text File from the main menu The text file of your logged data may also be viewed by opening it in another program such as Windows Notepad or Excel Please see page 94 for details on using LogXR Graph Data Integrity To verify that a LogXR Data File has not been modified or manually altered select Utilities Verify Data After selecting the data file you wish to check LogXR will display the status of the file Manually adding or editing text at the very end of a LogXR data file after the data portion does not alter the file s data integrity Manually altering any other part of the file data or header will cause Utilities Verify Data to display a Modified status Transfer Data Auto Name A faster way to transfer data from an XR5 Same as Transfer
121. right side up on a flat surface Starting at the end opposite the round communication jack carefully lift off the top of the enclosure Remove the two batteries by pulling each one straight up using thumb and forefinger Install 2 new batteries follow the polarity markings on the battery holder Align one end of the cover on the communication jack and then bring the opposite end down so that it gently snaps over the end of the 20 position terminal block Re install the 4 screws do not to over tighten After replacing the batteries the XR5 s Time Clock must be set by sending a Setup NDNnBWN KE aon 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 9 volts Q terminal The external power voltage displays in the Status Screen s Summary tab if it is higher than the XR5 s internal battery voltage see note below Although not recommended the XR5 will run on external power if the internal batteries are discharged or not present When external power is present the internal batteries are not used The internal batteries power the XR5 upon loss of external power WARNING Voltages above 14v on the Q terminal could damage the XR5 Using an unregulated 9 vdc or 12 vdc power supply may expose the Q terminal to voltages above 14vdc and damage the XR5 If the XR5 Data
122. rm dial out Upon Time Enables Timed dial out and specifies a Timed dial out Interval Upon Time and Alarm Enables both Timed dial out and Alarm dial out Upon Memory 75 Full Dial out occurs when XR5 s memory is 75 full Dial Out Time Interval Specify the time and the number of days between dial outs Daily Specify the daily dial out time Monthly Specify the day of the month and the time of the dial out Repeat Time Specifies the retry time delay if a Timed dial out is unsuccessful AT Command Enter the AT command string to dial the phone number of the central Host computer This string begins with ATDT and is followed by the phone number of the central computer s modem For example if the remote site needs to dial 111 222 3333 to reach the central computer the AT command string would be ATDT 111 222 3333 Dash characters are ignored SMS Disable Enable Enable Turns on SMS alarm message generation See page 38 for details Repeat Time Specifies how often an SMS is sent if the alarm condition remains active 32 XR5 Data Loggers Password Settings Security Level No Password Protect Password not required Password Protect Setup Password is required to send an XR5 Setup Password Protect System Password is required for all XR5 communication The XR5 s password is set from the main menu by clicking Utilities Change XR5 Password In order to change the XR5 s password you must know its current passw
123. rmocouples See page 90 for model specific thermocouple temperature ranges Thermocouple Types J K E T R S N B and C are supported Functionality is limited to monitoring temperatures either above or below the XR5 s ambient temperature LogXR Setup The Type selection in the channel tab must specify the Temperature Probe which will be or is connected to the selected channel See page 34 Setup Channel tab for details Thermocouples For thermocouples if you wish to monitor thermocouple temperatures below the ambient temperature of the XR5 select a thermocouple type which includes the word Cold For reading thermocouple temperatures above the ambient temperature of the XR5 select the thermocouple Type that does not include the word Cold Wiring All Pace PT9xx and PT5xx series Connect one lead of the temperature probe to the Channel Connect the other lead to a C terminal Leads are not polarity sensitive Thermocouples Thermocouples are polarity sensitive if the reading is incorrect reverse the thermocouple lead connections Thermocouples can monitor temperatures either above or below the XR5 s ambient temperature See the Thermocouple tables starting on page 90 for thermocouple wiring connections by lead wire color Temperature probe recommendations For monitoring temperatures from 40 to 105 C 40 to 221 F Pace PT9xx series Temperature_ Probes are recommended for best accuracy The Pace
124. rrent readings and alarm conditions of all active channels Updated every 2 seconds or when readings are logged to XR5 memory selectable Can be active while any slow logging mode is active with no effect on the logging session 63 Real Time write to file Data transfer Clock accuracy Battery life Battery type External power input Current requirements Excitation terminals Sensor Excitation Time XR5 Data Loggers Logs real time data to a text file every 2 seconds or when readings are logged to XR5 memory selectable When active Real Time display is also active Can be active while any slow logging mode is active with no effect on the logging session Binary Xmodem transfer converted to readable text file Data may be transferred while any Slow Logging mode is active with no effect on the logging session All data is transferred at 9600 bps 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 mainly dependent on logging rate channel Type standard Average or Peak Real Time Mode use external sensors powered by the D and E terminals and selected excitation time LogXR Software displays the Estimated battery life on the Main tab based on the current setup and the Estimated Sensor milliamps if any See pages 24 and 25 for details Lithium AA size 3 6 volt 2 r
125. s with a output voltage that ranges from within 0 1Vdc to 0 5Vdc are a good fit for the XR5 SE and can be directly connected to any analog channel Sensors that output a ground referenced millivolt signal are compatible with an XR5 SE equipped with a matching millivolt range millivolt option For example Thermocouples used in an application where one lead of each thermocouple is connected to a shared ground Incompatible Sensors Most sensors with a differential millivolt signal such as a strain gage or a millivolt output pressure sensor are not compatible with the XR5 even if it is equipped with a millivolt option This is because the XR5 s inputs are all single ended each signal s return must be connected to the XR5 s shared common ground Sensors that output a differential millivolt signal and require external power like a strain gage or millivolt output pressure sensor have two output leads and each has a voltage potential of approximately 1 2 of the supply voltage Connecting one of these output leads to ground will short out the signal Scaling the Sensor In the XR5 s Setup screen click on the Channel tab that the sensor is connected to If the sensor s maximum output voltage is 2 5v or less select 0 2 5v for the Type Otherwise if the sensor s maximum output voltage is 5v or less select 0 5v for the Type If the output voltage can go above 5v for example 0 10v a Pace Scaling Cable is required see page 80 for details
126. se tab When the trigger state is selected on Channel X a Stop Delay may be selected which causes logging to continue after the selected trigger condition is no longer present for the duration of the Stop Delay time The trigger input is polled every second so data logging will begin within one second after the trigger becomes active Controlled by the trigger input any number of separate data sets may be logged in this mode until the memory is full The logging session continues until the memory is full or Logging Stop is selected Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously once setup is sent even if the trigger condition is not present Red Blinks continuously once an alarm condition has occurred during the logging session Stop Delay A Stop Delay is available for Log on Ext Trigger Slow Immediately after a stop logging trigger state occurs logging will continue for the duration of the Stop Delay time Click on the Stop Delay time field to set the Stop Delay The Stop Delay can be set for any time between 1 second and 18 hours A start logging trigger state which occurs and is maintained for at least one second while the Stop Delay is active will clear the Stop Delay timer and cause logging to resume A Stop Delay of all zeros disables the Stop Delay The Stop Delay is only available for Log on Ext Trigger Slow 28 XR5 Data Loggers Fast Logging Modes 2 Hz 1000 Hz While Fast Logging is active the Pulse
127. sors optimized for XR5 Data Loggers including Temperature Humidity Pressure Light AC Current DC Current and AC Voltage All Pace sensors require no external power simplifying field installations Many 3 party sensors are also compatible with the XR5 Data Logger see pages 82 84 for requirements XR5 Data Loggers LogXR Software Windows Installation LogXR Software for Windows is distributed as a single executable file To install LogXR from the included CD ROM Locate the CD labeled Pace Scientific LogXR Load this CD into your computer s CD Rom drive and using Windows Explorer hold down the Windows key and press E navigate to the installation file on the CD drive and double click it The install file name begins with LogXR Install and includes the current version number To install LogXR from the Pace website A more recent version of LogXR Software may be posted on the LogXR Software web page at www pace sci com LogXR htm Follow the instructions to download the file and then using Windows Explorer hold down the Windows key and press E navigate to the installation file and double click it Installation The installer displays a default directory for the LogXR installation near the beginning of the install process You may enter a different directory name at this point If the directory name you enter does not exist the installer will create the directory and install LogXR into it LogXR can be installed
128. sting cell The three cells in each row are explained below Project Folder A master folder for the collected data Each row can have a different Project Folder name or if you have a group of remote loggers that are being used for a particular logging project you could give each row the same Project Folder name Then data from all the remote sites in this group would be stored in the same Data subdirectory of your Project Folder Location phone number Enter a descriptive location name for the remote site Then enter the phone number of the telephone line at the remote site Enter a number as you would dial it You can add multiple characters if desired to make the phone number more readable Collection Time Choose a collection Interval of Hourly Daily Weekly or Monthly Hourly Select the minute after the hour Data will be collected every hour at the specified minute Daily Select the time each day that the collection will occur The hour selection is in 24 hour time format for example 10 AM 10 2 PM 14 5 PM 17 etc Note If you wish to collect data twice daily create two rows for the same remote site same Project Folder and Location phone number for each row and set the Daily collection times 12 hours apart Weekly Select the day of the week and the time that the collection will occur Monthly Select the day of the month and the time that the collection will occur 99 XR5 Data Loggers Op
129. sures XR5 any model 8 Wiring Connect two wires to log a contact closure 1 Connect one wire from one side of the contact closure to an XR5 C terminal 2 Connect one wire from the other side of the contact closure to an unused analog terminal any terminal number 1 8 LogXR Software Setup Display the LogXR Setup Screen see page 21 for details Click the Channel tab number the contact closure is wired to Click the Channel button to ON Set the following Type Switch or Contact Closure Mode see below Mode selection Standard Contact state is sampled and stored at the selected Log Interval Logged Data will display as 0 0 if the contact is closed Logged Data will display as 100 0 if the contact is open Average Contact state is sampled and added to an accumulator every one second Data is stored at the selected Log Interval as the percentage of time that the contact was open with 1 second resolution For example if the selected Log Interval is 1 hour and the contact was open for a total of 15 minutes during the last hour the data for that hour will be stored as 25 0 25 0 Using contact Note Up to 3 contact closures can be connected to the XR5 s pulse inputs This would log the pulse count the number of times during each log interval that the contact opened and closed the pulse count is incremented when the contact closes Do not wire a contact closure to a pulse input if you desire to know the time t
130. tage to be logged Green Connect to an XR5 input channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or 8 Black see fourth column above Additional wire for all Scaling Cables Connect a wire from the monitored signal s common or signal return to an XR5 C terminal For 4 20ma current loops Please see page 85 for wiring the INP 124 for 4 20ma current loop applications LogXR Software Setup Select the Channel tab the scaling cable s green wire is connected to Select the voltage range Type from the third column of the above table and enter the Slope and Offset scaling values listed For 4 20ma current loops please see pages 85 and 86 80 XR5 Data Loggers Potentiometer Applications The XR5 Data Logger can log analog readings from potentiometric devices Potentiometric devices include wind direction vanes inclinometers and linear displacement sensors Potentiometers less than 1k ohms may be used but are not recommended The D Terminal can supply a maximum of 50ma A 1k ohm potentiometer will draw 2 5ma from the D Terminal Higher resistance potentiometers 10k 100k will draw much less power and extend the XR5 s battery life Important Wires should be kept as short as possible The D terminal is the internal 2 5v reference for the XR5 s A D converter Noise conducted on wires connected to the D terminal could result in reading instability and measurement errors Compatibility Model Maximum of Potentiometric Sensors 1k or higher resistance XR5
131. tery Replacement 65 External Power Supply 65 Pace Sensors Temperature Probes TRH 160 Temperature Humidity Probe TRH 100 Temperature Humidity Probe Pressure Sensors P300 Pressure Sensors AC Current Sensors DC Current Sensors AC Voltage Sensors WH Series Watt Hour Sensors LS 100 Light Sensor Pace Sensors with separate manuals Soil Moisture Sensors Rainfall Sensor Solar Radiation Sensor Wind Speed and Direction Sensor Contact Closures Additional Voltage Ranges External Scaling Cables Potentiometer Applications Pulse Output Sensors Non PACE Sensor Requirements Current Loop Applications ES 1 External Switch Using a different Pressure Scale Millivolt Thermocouple Option Thermocouple Accuracy Tables LogXR Graph 69 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 80 81 82 83 85 87 88 89 90 94 XR5 Data Loggers Dial up Scheduler amp Modem setup Scaling XR440 Sensors Cables Internal Wiring XR5 8 models compared to XR5 SE models Pace Humidity Probe Differences Pace Humidity Probe without LogXR Software Electrically Noisy Environments Limited Warranty Service Product and Accessories List 97 102 103 104 105 105 106 107 108 109 XR5 Data Loggers XR5 Data Loggers Introducing the XR5 SE Data Logger The Pace XRS5 SE is a small but powerful stand
132. the raw pulse count Guidelines for compatible devices For remote installations a device which 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 is compatible if the pulse signal with respect to ground is between 18 volts 82 XR5 Data Loggers 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 XRS s internal batteries Sensors powered with 5v XR5 Excitation terminal E Maximum current draw 30 ma total draw for all sensors powered from the E terminals Maximum warm up time 10 seconds Signal Output A voltage within the range of 0 5vdc Examples 0 1v 0 5 4 5v 0 5v Output Signal Load 10M for XR5 0 5v input range 10M for XR5 0 2 5v input range Sensors powered with 2 5v XR5 Excitation terminal D Maximum current draw 40 ma total draw for all sensors powered from the D and E terminals Maximum warm up time 10 seconds Signal Output A voltage within the range of 0 2 5vdc Examples 0 1v 1 2v 0 2 5v Output Signal Loading 10M for XR5 0 5v input range 10M for XR5 0 2 5v input range See the next page for more details and scaling instructions for voltage output sensors Voltage output sensors externally powered Excitat
133. tion Pause time duration and Stop time If the Stop time is already past it is ignored Cycle logging continues until the memory is full or the Stop Time is reached or by selecting Logging Stop Note When a setup is send with this logging mode communication is available Status Extract Real Time Text etc until the Preset Time is reached Once the preset time is reached Fast Logging becomes active The only communication command that the XR5 will respond to while Fast Logging is active is Logging Stop Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously once Preset time is reached Continues to blink during Pause time Off when Logging is manually stopped memory becomes full or Stop Time is reached Red Off alarm generation is disabled 29 XR5 Data Loggers Log on Alarm Fast Fast Log on all ON channels only while one or more alarms are active Alarm conditions are monitored at the selected logging rate 2Hz 1000Hz High and or Low Alarm limits may be individually set on any number of analog channels An alarm becomes active when a channel s sensor or signal value is above an enabled High Alarm level or below an enabled Low Alarm level Logging stops when the memory becomes full or by selecting Logging Stop Logging may be re triggered any number of times by one or more recurring alarm conditions until the memory becomes full Status LEDs Green Blinks continuously once setup is sent even if alarm con
134. tional Sending a Setup to reset the XR5 Immediately after collecting data from an XR5 the Scheduler can send a Setup to clear the XR5 s memory resynchronize its time clock and re start logging Each completed row in the Scheduler has a corresponding Setup folder When a row is selected clicked the Setup pane lower left pane lists the Setup file if it is present for the selected row The presence of a Setup file in the Setup pane determines if a Setup will be sent after collecting data If no Setup file is present the default state a setup 1s not sent after data has been collected The directory path to locate this Setup folder is listed directly above the Setup pane To copy an XR5 Setup file into this folder use a file navigation program on Windows systems hold down the Window button beside the Alt Key and press E to launch Windows Explorer Then navigate to and select a previously saved Setup file select Copy and then navigate to the selected row s Setup folder the directory path is listed above the Setup pane and select Paste Setup file requirements A Setup file used with the Scheduler must not have preset time fields because these fields will become invalid after their initial use For example a setup with logging mode Preset Slow will have invalid time fields after its initial use The Setup file must be a setup that was created for your particular XR5 model otherwise it will not be sent Starting the Schedu
135. to be overwritten a warning dialog will appear rename the existing Data File retaining the txt extension Once the binary file has been converted you can select File Plot Graph or File View Text File to view the rescaled temperature data If your saved XR5 Setup files include temperature alarm limits the temperature limits will be automatically converted to the selected Temperature Scale 43 XR5 Data Loggers Transfer Settings continued Settings Temperature Scale Fahrenheit Celsius Data File Header selections D Channel header F1 Channel Description header m Blank row between data sets Fj Data Setx between data sets C Cem Data File Features Four check boxes customize the format of XR5 Data Files These selections apply to all XR5 data files created using Transfer Data Transfer Data Auto Name or Utilities Convert Binary File Any combination can be checked Channel Number Header If checked a header row of channel numbers is inserted immediately above the first row of readings to label each column of data useful when opening the file in a spreadsheet like Excel Channel Description Header If checked a header row of channel descriptions is inserted immediately above the first row of readings to label each column of data useful when opening the file in a spreadsheet like Excel Channel Number and Channel Description headers can both be checked both headers are inserted i
136. ty must be wired to the channel one higher than the temperature channel For example if the red lead temperature is connected to channel 3 the green lead humidity must be connected to channel 4 Scaling Values In the Channel tab representing the channel you have selected for Humidity enter the Slope and Offset values listed on the TRH 160 Probe Excitation Time The TRH 160 requires 150ms Excitation time the Excitation Time is selected in the Setup Main tab Temperature Compensation LogXR automatically temperature compensates the TRH 160 s humidity readings to achieve 2 accuracy over the probe s full operating temperature range of 40 to 85 deg C 40 to 185 deg F 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 of the sensor Like most humidity sensors if condensate forms on the sensor it will output an erroneous reading typically above 100 RH 67 XR5 Data Loggers TRH 100 Temperature RH Probe Follow the instructions on the previous page to connect a TRH 100 to an XR5 SE Data Logger except select Type TRH 100 Humidity Probe and click Calculate Slope Offset to enter the scaling values In the dialog that appears enter the Low and High scaling values listed on the TRH 100 Probe Then click Calculate and OK Please Note The TRH 160 Probe is recommended for use with all
137. w your current version and then see if a higher version is posted at http www pace sci com data loggers xr5 htm If a higher version is posted we recommend that you first download and install this version before proceeding 2 The latest XR5 firmware is posted at http www pace sci com XR5 firmware htm Download the firmware file to your computer 3 Connect your XR5 to your computer using the IC209 Cable 4 Select Utilities Update Firmware 5 Navigate to the XR5 firmware file zip that you downloaded and select it 6 The firmware update process takes about 2 minutes After updating the firmware you will be prompted to send a new Setup to initialize the XR5 which will synchronize its time clock to your PC s current time If you updated from firmware 1 00 81 or higher you can select Setup Extract and then from the Setup screen Setup Send Setup which will retain the logger s previous setup Or select Setup New if you do not need the previous setup 58 XR5 Data Loggers XR5 Data Logger Screw Terminal Assignments Q ooo 0wtn0 mnmmnoN r xaO Regulated 9vdc or 12vdc Power Input not required Powers the XR5 if present otherwise power is supplied from internal batteries Warning Voltage levels higher than 14v on terminal Q can damage the XR5 Do not use an unregulated 9vdc or 12vdc Power Supply Use PACE part PS 9V international versions available to externally power the XR5 Ground Channel X Pu
138. your entered value based on the 12 bit resolution of the XRS For Temperatures the Allowable range is based on the selected temperature scale selected in the Setup screen s Other tab Thermocouple alarms millivolt models Thermocouple alarm limits are approximate values see next paragraph Thermocouple Alarm limitation Thermocouple Alarm processing in the XR5 presently uses a fixed cold junction temperature of 25 C 77 F The XR5 s ambient temperature difference from 25 C 77 F shifts all Thermocouple Alarm Limits by the same amount For example if a Thermocouple Alarm Limit is set to 400 deg C and the XRS ambient temperature is 15 C then the actual Alarm Limit will be 390 C If the XR5 s ambient temperature then rises to 35 C the actual Alarm Limit becomes 410 C The above limitation only affects Thermocouple alarm limits Thermocouple temperature readings are accurate over the full ambient temperature range of the XR5 37 XR5 Data Loggers SMS Alarm This function is available when the XR5 is connected to a Pace approved GSM data modem operating on circuit switched data service see page 97 for details Note to USA customers Before purchasing cellular modem hardware see page 97 to implement SMS Alarming first contact Pace at 704 799 0688 for cellular service details in order to verify that the necessary service is available in your area Phone Enter a cell phone number that will rece

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