Thermofox Maxi - Operating Instructions
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1. Thermofox Data logger torairtemperature monitoring and recording Stores 16000 readings optionally upgradeable to up to 64000 readings Measuring interval freely selectable between 1 second and 24 hours value detection without interruption Real time clock via crystal oscillator Operation with standard battery Alarm output for SMS alarm system acoustic alarm system etc Dimensions 57 x 35 x 18 mm h x w x d Introduction to the Thermofox Maxi Dear customer Thank you for purchasing a Thermofox Maxi data logger by Scanntronik Mugrauer GmbH This measuring system has been specifically developed for the recording of air temperature and is using a precision NTC thermistor semiconductor to determine the temperature measurement value The data logger is in particular characterised by its high reliability the intelligent min max extreme value detection the optimised battery life span as well as its memory for up to 16000 readings optionally up to 64000 readings In addition it is also possible to speedily replace the standard 3V lithium battery that is integrated in the data logger so that any pending measuring task can commence without delay Within the scope of these operating instructions we would like to convey to you a basic understanding of how to use the Thermofox Maxi The core components for the use of the measuring system are the PC software and the data logger hardware In add2. imperatively record an additional extremum for every measuring time If the climate surrounding the data logger is relatively constant it is by all means possible that even with the extremum recording activated no minimums or maximums occur and or are recorded As a last step the rhythm logging interval measuring interval at which the data logger is to record measurements has to be specified This is either done via the menu item Configure Logging Interval under the Toolbox menu or via the second clock symbol the one with the green section in the toolbox to the left of the diagram window In the Logging Interval sector you can specify at which intervals the Thermofox Maxi is to regularly store measurements of the selected sensors in the memory Once you have made all the required settings start the measuring operation by pressing the Start Logger button You will be warned that all values that are currently in the data logger s memory will be deleted Confirm this message Configure Logging Interval Modes of Operation Logging mode Logging Interval 4 Seconds 15 Minutes v C Hours C Idle mode Start Recording Delete datalogger memory and activate system X Cancel Figure 9 Setting the Thermofox Maxi s measuring interval The data logger is now measuring continuously and stores the measurements in its internal memory You may place the data logger in an arbitrary pos
3. ation Before the PC software can work in conjunction with the data logger you need to connect the latter to your computer This is done by means of the PC interface cable that is included in the software s scope of supply Plug the interface cable into one of your PC s free COM ports serial interface or RS 232 port and connect the other side of the cable with your data logger If you are using a USB interface cable please follow the instructions in the operating manual of the cable because the corresponding interface drivers need to be installed Now you need to tell the PC software at which connection the data logger is linked with the PC This is done via the menu item Program Settings under the Options menu Enter the relevant port in the field Communication Port Program Settings Communication Port Transfer Rate Timeout After Serial COM Port 1 C 4800 Bits Second ai107 C 9600 Bits Second 19200 Bits Second Serial COM Port5 v C 38400 Bits Second Default setting Serial COM Port 2 Seconds Settings F Delete logger memory after data transfer W Create backup file after data transfer Perform battery test at program start Dew Point Calculation for the following Sensors I Thermo Hygro Sensor 1 HF amp Co HUB U1 U2 Humidity Threshold l Thermo Hygro Sensor 2 Univ HUB U3 U4 a 100 0 v rH l Thermo Hygro Sensor 3 Univ HUB U5 U6 C Thermo Hygro Sensor 4 Univ HUB U7 U8 Dew t
4. g clip 8 Reinsert and tighten the screw 9 Reconnect the data logger to the PC Do not use force to open the housing as this may damage the housing or the top After you have inserted a new battery into the Thermofox Maxi the system can now be configured and programmed You can subsequently carry out a battery test see below to query the new battery s state of charge Tutorial for the Thermofox Maxi Now that you have successfully installed the PC software and inserted a battery into the data logger the typical procedure to be followed when using the Thermofox Maxi will be explained below Every measuring task starts with configurating and testing the measuring system i e the data logger The data logger battery s state of charge should be checked first in this connection This is of particular importance if the data logger is to record measuring data over a longer period of time There are two possibilities to check the battery s state of charge Either select the menu item Battery Test under the Options menu or use the left mouse button to click on the battery symbol to the left of the diagram window This updates the battery indicator and provides you with a guide value for the battery s state of charge Figure 5 The Thermofox Maxi s battery indicator The life span of the battery in the Thermofox Maxi data logger is directly dependent on the measuring rhythm e g once an hour the environmental te
5. hreshold r X Cancel Jf OK Save settings Figure 4 Configurating the interface Once this is done save the setting with the Save settings button That way you only need to specify the communication port once The PC software is now ready to configure and or read out the data logger Initial Operation and Replacing the Battery of the Thermofox Maxi If you would like to put the data logger into operation for the first time or if the data logger s battery is empty it is very easy to insert and or replace the battery yourself To do so you need a 3V standard lithium battery type CR2450N and a small crosstip screwdriver Procedure to replace the data logger battery 1 Read out the memory of the data logger before you replace the battery This is not necessary if you insert the very first battery 2 Disconnect the data logger from the PC The PC must not be connected to the system during replacing the battery 3 Remove the screw on the back side of the data logger 4 Open the data logger by removing the top Press the mounting clip on the back side of the data logger and lift the top Remove the old battery from the battery compartment 6 Put the new battery properly into the battery compartment i Please make sure that the plus symbol as well as the inscription on the battery e g CR 2450N are facing to you 7 Close the data logger until you can hear a noticeable click of the mountin
6. ition to these there are further components that can be used in conjunction with the data logger These are amongst others a portable mini printer or a SMS alarm system However these components will not be dealt with in detail in the context of these instructions To be able to set up the data logger for the next measuring task as required it is necessary to install the PC software on your computer Among other things this software grants you access to all the collected measuring data in the data logger s memory For this reason one of the chapters below will deal with how to install the PC software Scope of Supply of Complete System If you have decided to purchase the complete Thermofox Maxi system the package will contain the following components 1 Thermofox Maxi data logger hardware 2 Standard lithium battery 3V 3 Data carrier CD ROM with PC software 4 PC interface cable 5 Operating instructions for the system Installing the PC Software Start your computer and wait until the operating system has been completely loaded This may take a couple of minutes If your computer is already switched on please close all other applications to avoid possible conflicts during installation You now see your operating system s desktop in front of you Internet Explorer Recycle Bin Figure 1 Desktop This may be one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 98 NT Me 2000 XP Vi
7. ition to use it for your measuring task At the end of the measuring task reconnect the data logger to the computer and read out the collected measurements Data may be read out via the menu item Transfer Data under the Toolbox menu __SoftFOX 2 64 Untitled tf2 Transferring data A Zoom 1 1 Version 2 66 Figure 10 Reading out measuring data Once the measurements have been transferred to the computer they are directly depicted in the form of a clearly laid out diagram With the aid of the diagram tool to the right of the diagram window you can change the diagram s appearance To save the data use the menu item Save Project As under the File menu SoftFOX 2 66 C Data Temperature tf2 Eile Edit Toolbox Options Language Help 291003 291003 291003 291003 291003 291003 291003 291003 2910 03 i i 390 38 0 370 36 0 asott 34 0 3304 320 ao swot f 290 2804 2704 26 0 250 24 0 230 204 tlle et mlel ilo le not 20 049 120200 132200 14 4200 16 0200 17 2200 184200 20 0200 21 2200 22 42 00 o Temp Readings 01 Air temperature in the storage depot Online documentation of the software 29 10 03 17 57 00 39 9 Zoom 80 1 Version 266 Figure 11 Read out measuring data More detailed information on how to operate the software and co
8. mperature as well as how often and long the system is connected to the PC We recommend changing the battery on a regular basis e g every 12 month During the next step you set up the data logger s internal clock and internal calendar These two components provide the data logger with the sense of time that enables it to record measuring data at regular intervals and to store these in the memory with a time stamp The data logger s clock is set via the menu item Configure Time under the Toolbox menu or via the clock symbol in the toolbox to the left of the diagram window 1 symbol Configure Time System Time Bae 15 1 34 142 INIS Use system time D ad Datalogger Time 15 1 34 42 X Cancel Figure 6 Setting the data logger s internal clock To transfer the current time to the data logger it is sufficient to click on the large black arrow in the centre of the screen This causes the computer s current system time to be transferred to the data logger Please ensure that your computer s system time is correct Next the data logger s calendar is set This is done via the menu item Configure Date under the Options menu Configure Date Datalogger Date Day Month Year fa fo 15 04 05 zi x Use system date Cancel Figure 7 Setting the data logger s internal calendar The button Use system date provides you with the opportunity to directly transfer the c
9. nfigure your data logger may be found under the online help function Guarantee Information and Liability Scanntronik Mugrauer GmbH grants a 24 months guarantee on all its data loggers Recalibration and battery replacement do not form part of the scope of guarantee We will not assume liability for damages caused by the improper use or application of our devices
10. sta or 7 More recent systems are also supported Now insert the CD with the data logger software in your CD drive Normally the installation assistant that will accompany you through the following installation will start automatically If it does not your CD drive s automatic start function has probably been disabled If that is the case double click on the desktop symbol to open the desktop Now double click the symbol of the CD drive that holds the data logger software The installation assistant is started 16 Setup SoftFOX amp Co Welcome to the SoftFOX amp Co Setup Wizard This will install SoftFOX amp Co on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Cancel Figure 2 Installation assistant for the PC software Follow the instructions on the screen You first have to specify a directory into which the software is to be installed After that you can specify the name of the entry that is to be created in your start menu during the installation process During the last installation step you are given the opportunity to have a direct link created on the desktop and in the start bar Before installation starts you are provided with an overview of the installation options you have selected Once installation has been completed you can access the software via the new entry in the start menu program SoftFOX After tha
11. t the program s welcome screen opens Press the O K button to start working with the software These operating instructions are to provide you with a good overview of the most important software functions To obtain more detailed information about all of the software s properties and features open the program s online help either by means of the FI button on your keyboard or by means of the menu item Software Help under the Help menu SoftFOX 2 66 C Data Temperature tf2 File Edit Toolbox Options Language ware Help Fi 29 10 03 29 4 03 29 10 03 29 10 03 29 10 03 29 10 03 29 10 03 Chem Info 390 380 37 0 360 350 3404 33 0 3204 Ho 30 04 230 2204 270 260 250 24 0 230 220 21 0 20 0 l st e o op D P x U sja a 4 fu 4 Ju ai a 12 0200 13 2200 14 4200 16 02 00 17 2200 18 4200 20 02 00 21 22 00 22 42 00 Temp Readings 01 Air temperature in the storage depot Online documentation of the software 29 10 03 17 57 00 39 9 Zoom 80 1 Version 2 66 Figure 3 Accessing the online help function To be able to use all the functions offered by software and data logger it makes sense to briefly deal with the online help In this manner you will learn how to purposefully use the software s and data logger s features PC Software Configur
12. urrent system date into the three date fields The new date is only transferred to the Thermofox Maxi once you press the OK button After you have configured the data logger s two time defining components you must now select the sensors that are of interest during the following measuring task The sensors are selected via the menu item Configure Sensors under the Options menu The configuration window is subdivided into two sectors In the left sector you select those sensors that are to be recorded during the following measuring task while the right sector defines for which sensors the min max detection is to be active When using the Thermofox Maxi data logger it is only necessary to activate the internal Sensor 1 Without min max detection only one measurement is recorded per sensor for every measuring time If large measuring intervals of several hours are used this may lead to very brief extremums being overlooked However if the min max detection is active the Thermofox Maxi regularly analyses the sensors status at short intervals If the data logger detects an extremum it stores it additionally in the memory Configure Sensors Activated Sensors Min Max Detection M Sensor 1 External vV Sensor 1 External E E a M M Universal Sensor l Universal Sensor r X Cancel Figure 8 Selecting the active sensors It has to be born in mind in this connection that the data logger does not
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