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Simple Logger

®

 II Model L261

CHAPTER 5

MAINTENANCE

Use  only  factory  specified  replacement  parts.  AEMC

®

  will  not  be  held 

responsible  for  any  accident,  incident,  or  malfunction  following  a  repair 
done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center.

5.1 

Changing the Batteries

 

WARNING: 

Turn the unit off before changing the batteries or loss of recorded 

data may occur. Disconnect the unit from any voltage measurement points 
before opening the rear cover to change the batteries.

Remove the screw from the battery cover

• 

Slide off cover to remove

• 

Replace with only 1.5V AA alkaline batteries, then replace cover

• 

Press the 

• 

PRESS

 button for 2 seconds to turn ON

NOTE:

 It is recommended to store the unit with the batteries in it to preserve 

the internal clock. If the instrument is stored without the batteries installed, 
the internal clock will need to be reset using the Simple Logger

®

 II Control 

Panel software once the batteries are installed.

An additional memory backup capacitor is used to provide backup power 
while the main batteries are being changed. This backup power will last for 

approximately 10 seconds while batteries are not installed.

5.2 

Cleaning

 

WARNING: 

Disconnect all inputs before cleaning.

The  body  of  the  logger  should  be  cleaned  with  a  cloth  moistened  with 
soapy water. Rinse with a cloth moistened with clean water. Do not sub-
merge the logger in water. Do not use solvent.

Summary of Contents for Simple Logger II

Page 1: ...E N G L I S H User Manual SIMPLE LOGGER II TRMS VOLTAGE MODEL L261...

Page 2: ...ease record this number and purchase date for your records SIMPLE LOGGER II MODEL _______________________________________________ SERIAL _______________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE _...

Page 3: ...3 4 Safety 9 4 OPERATION 10 4 1 LED Control Operation and Status Function 10 4 2 Connecting the Simple Logger II to a Computer 12 4 3 Turning the Unit On 12 4 4 Recording Data 13 4 4 1 Starting a Rec...

Page 4: ...APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 21 APPENDIX B GLOSSARY 22 Repair and Calibration 23 Technical and Sales Assistance 23 Limited Warranty 24 Warranty Repairs 24...

Page 5: ...ument is protected by double or reinforced insulation Indicates aWARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument Failure to follow or carry...

Page 6: ...control units or meters 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the e...

Page 7: ...t times per second The measurement process is performed no more than eight times per second TRMS calculations are performed on a single line cycle This means that the input s are ignored between measu...

Page 8: ...tors The LEDs on the instrument serve two functions control operation and status function The control operation function when holding down the PRESS button is indicated with text to the left of each L...

Page 9: ...U and is located under the top cover To access this button remove the battery compartment cover remove the four screws holding the two halves of the case together The reset switch is the smaller switc...

Page 10: ...ted Power Source 2x1 5V AA cell alkaline batteries Battery Life 100 hours to 45 days dependent on sample rate and recording length This unique recording mode provides the opportunity to continuously r...

Page 11: ...ibration IEC 68 2 6 1 5mm 10 to 55Hz Shock IEC 68 2 27 30G Drop IEC 68 2 32 1m 3 3 Environmental Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidit...

Page 12: ...oes OFF At this point releasing the button will result in no action being taken This provides a mechanism to cancel or ignore the button press Control of the instrument is performed by pressing and ho...

Page 13: ...utton for 0 5 seconds If the LED blinks it is not OFF Note Overload occurs when any input is 10 above its input range When the battery voltage goes below 1 7 volts the instrument will shut down termin...

Page 14: ...active USB connection 4 3 Turning the Unit On Turn the instrument ON by performing one of the following Press and hold the PRESS button for approximately 2 seconds Release the button after all five LE...

Page 15: ...needs see the Configuring the Simple Logger II section inside the DataView user manual Once a configuration is written to the instrument the logger will no longer need to be connected to DataView to...

Page 16: ...he Downloading Recorded Instrument Data section inside the DataView user manual that shipped with the instrument 4 6 Erasing Data from Memory Erasing data from the instrument s memory can only be perf...

Page 17: ...al operations on a single or multiple input or other channels Sample Rate The rate at which the instrument measures inputs Storage Rate The rate at which channel measurements are stored 4 7 1 Trend Me...

Page 18: ...Start Stop The PRESS button is pushed until the STOP ORANGE LED lights up and is released before the next LED lights The Stop Recording command from the Simple Logger II Control Panel is sent to the u...

Page 19: ...D will turn OFF The logger continues to record until the battery voltage drops below 1 7V Pressing the PRESS button may not turn the unit ON at all The battery voltage may rise slightly after the unit...

Page 20: ...top cover To access this button remove the battery compartment cover remove the four screws holding the two halves of the case together The reset switch is the smaller switch located on the exposed P...

Page 21: ...will be lost Event Pressing the RESET Button when a Recording has Ended The GREEN LED single blinks The unit indicates that the memory is full double blinking RED Event The Logger is Waiting for a Ne...

Page 22: ...ies then replace cover Press the PRESS button for 2 seconds to turn ON NOTE It is recommended to store the unit with the batteries in it to preserve the internal clock If the instrument is stored with...

Page 23: ...next LED lights Make sure the RED LED is not double blinking If it is memory is full and you need to erase the data see 4 6 Make sure the Simple Logger II is properly configured so that you have Stor...

Page 24: ...om the logger to the computer Hz Hertz a unit of measure of frequency equivalent to cycles per second I O Input output a device or port capable of sending or receiving digital information Port A name...

Page 25: ...des calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603...

Page 26: ...ay return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty materi...

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Page 28: ...05 07 99 MAN 100311 v1 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com...

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