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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

FieldLogger  

with 128k Memory 

 

 

 

0141 0315-57     01. April 2009

 

B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH | Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 4 | D-78166 Donaueschingen 

Technical changes reserved

 

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Summary of Contents for FieldLogger

Page 1: ...eldLogger with 128k Memory 0141 0315 57 01 April 2009 B B Thermo Technik GmbH Heinrich Hertz Str 4 D 78166 Donaueschingen Technical changes reserved Fon 49 771 83160 Fax 49 771 831650 info bb sensors com bb sensors com 1 24 ...

Page 2: ...ical changes reserved Fon 49 771 83160 Fax 49 771 831650 info bb sensors com bb sensors com 2 24 Table of Contents 1 FOREWORD 3 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 3 SYMBOLS EMPLOYED 3 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 5 INTENDED USE 4 6 DISPOSAL 5 7 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 5 8 DEVICE DESCRIPTION 5 9 INSTALLATION 6 10 OPERATION 15 11 TECHNICAL DATA 23 12 GENERAL QUESTIONS 24 ...

Page 3: ...ovide you rapid and competent help to minimize the risk of long time outfalls The following operating instruction is an indispensable part of this Product It contains important advices for the starting up and further use of the device 2 GENERAL INFORMATION This Operation Manual is intended to serve as an aid in the proper setup installation and operating of the FieldLogger Register All essential d...

Page 4: ...mosphere BGV A8 GUV V A8 W21 Caution against moving machines W29 Caution against moving parts Electronic waste 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS B B Thermo Technik GmbH assume no liability for damages occurred through failure to observe these security advices A usage none conform to the instructions given in this manual can damage the device The use of the measurement system must be restricted to qualified pe...

Page 5: ... B Thermo Technik GmbH is responsible for proper disposal of this unit 7 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1 x FieldLogger Register 1 x Operating Manual 1 x FieldLogger Software 8 DEVICE DESCRIPTION FieldLogger is an equipment that reads and registers analogue variables It works as an electronic data logger storing logged information in its internal memory for later analysis It can also work as a real time remote...

Page 6: ...to 1370 0 C 4 20 mA Lin T Thermocouple T curve 100 0 to 400 0 C 4 20 mA Lin E Thermocouple E curve 35 0 to 720 0 C 4 20 mA Lin N Thermocouple N curve 90 0 to 1300 0 C 4 20 mA Lin R Thermocouple R curve 0 0 to 1760 0 C 4 20 mA Lin S Thermocouple S curve 0 0 to 1760 0 C 4 20 mA Lin B Thermocouple B curve 150 0 to 1820 0 C 4 20 mA Lin Pt100 Pt100 curve 200 0 to 530 0 C 4 20 mA Linear Programmable ind...

Page 7: ...2 The same alarm can be associated to both outputs Such settings must be defined for each of the eight input channels 9 4 SETUP It is necessary to configure the logger before starting operation It is necessary to define the working mode assigning values to a series of parameters The register is provided with the Configurator software It provides the parameters that define how the logger will work ...

Page 8: ...rameters it can be installed in a communication network together with other devices When you try to run the Configurator software there is an attempt of immediate communication with the connected logger If communication is successful the Configurator is fully loaded and the logger configuration is read and displayed Settings are then allowed to be changed In case there is a communication fault onl...

Page 9: ... Table 01 Measurement Unit Defines the measurement unit to be used For temperature sensor input options are ºC or ºF For 4 20 mA and 0 50 mV inputs it is possible to write the required unit Scale For 4 20 mA and 0 50 mV input types it makes possible to make an indication scale with the upper and lower indication limits For the other input types the logger use a preset scale Decimal It defines the ...

Page 10: ...ion observe that settings must be already configured and applied to the logger Base Interval Between Loggings Defines the minimum time interval between acquisitions It can be from hours up to tenths of seconds and it is common to all channels However a multiplier of the base interval can be defined for each active channel Interval multiplier Readings can be taken in different times for each channe...

Page 11: ...ve the configuration without sending to the logger press Cancel Note When the new configuration is sent the logger time is updated adopting the computer time date and hour COMMUNICATION SCREEN This screen is showed even when there is no communication between logger and computer It provides parameters related to system communication Its fields are Host Parameters HP Provides a choice for the serial...

Page 12: ...e presented with values measured updated at every second names units status and alarms triggered Information about the logger such as serial number version and operation status are also displayed It is possible to apply digital filters to input channels using this screen These filters are intended to reduce oscillations in readings Intensity can be adjusted from 0 to 9 and the factory set is level...

Page 13: ...ignal leads must be installed in grounded conduits and away from power or contactor wires Instruments must be powered only by an exclusive power supply Installing RC filters 47W and 100nF serial is strongly recommended at contactor coils or any other inductors System failure should always be taken into account when designing a control panel to avoid irreversible damage to equipment or people The A...

Page 14: ... supply While using the VBAT supply the logger can not use the serial communication and does not trigger ALM1 and ALM2 outputs ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ALARMS AND DIGITAL INPUT ALM1 and ALM2 outputs terminals 21 22 23 and 24 correspond to relays used by alarms NA contacts are available with load capacity of 3 A 250 V A dry contact device should be used switch relay etc in digital inputs terminals 13...

Page 15: ...registers when the supervisory software requires In the front panel there are two indicators that show when the logger is communicating with the external world When the Rx indicator is turned on it means that the device is receiving data the Tx indicator shows that data are sent outside through serial interface ACQUIRED DATA COLLECTION For the collection of data logged in local memory it is necess...

Page 16: ...one odd or even Number of stop bits 1 odd or even parity or 2 no parity Response delay up to 20 ms after command is received Protocol Modbus RTU available in most supervisory software of the industry RS 485 signals are D1 D D B Bidirectional Data Line Terminal 17 D0 D D A Reserved Bidirectional Data line Terminal 18 C Optional Connection that enhances the Communication Performance Terminal 16 GND ...

Page 17: ...s 0109 Bytes 2 and 3 of Channel 7 String tag 0009 Reserved Inform General Status 0110 Bytes 4 and 5 of Channel 7 String tag 0010 Informs Channel 1 and 2 Status 0111 Bytes 6 and 7 of Channel 7 String tag 0011 Informs Channel 3 and 4 Status 0112 Bytes 0 and 1 of Channel 8 String tag 0012 Informs Channel 5 and 6 Status 0113 Bytes 2 and 3 of Channel 8 String tag 0013 Informs Channel 7 and 8 Status 011...

Page 18: ...g Unit of Channel 6 0087 Bytes 6 and 7 of Channel 1 String tag 0137 Bytes 2 and 3 of the Engineering Unit of Channel 6 0088 Bytes 0 and 1 of Channel 2 String tag 0138 Bytes 4 and 5 of the Engineering Unit of Channel 6 0089 Bytes 2 and 3 of Channel 2 String tag 0139 Bytes 6 and 7 of the Engineering Unit of Channel 6 0090 Bytes 4 and 5 of Channel 2 String tag 0140 Bytes 0 and 1 of the Engineering Un...

Page 19: ...hannels configured as Pt100 are read twice each as part of a compensation algorithm of the cable resistance In cases where there is only one active channel no defined as Pt100 this channel is updated at every 0 2 seconds best rate In the case of eight Pt100 channels worst rate complete scanning of channels takes 0 95 seconds The signal of the value read is represented as complement of 2 In cases w...

Page 20: ...eg 14 hour Reg 15 or month Reg 16 device currencies byte low Minute Reg 14 day Reg 15 or year Reg 16 device currencies Year is always based on the number 1998 Thus if the value logged is 9 in fact the current year is 1998 9 2007 Registers 17 to 24 Deal with the current configuration of their respective channels more specifically about the type of input engineering unit for temperature sensors Pt10...

Page 21: ... to 760 0 C 4 20 mA Lin K 10 Thermocouple K curve 90 0 to 1370 0 C 4 20 mA Lin T 11 Thermocouple T curve 100 0 to 400 0 C 4 20 mA Lin E 12 Thermocouple E curve 35 0 to 720 0 C 4 20 mA Lin N 13 Thermocouple N curve 90 0 to 1300 0 C 4 20 mA Lin R 14 Thermocouple R curve 0 0 to 1760 0 C 4 20 mA Lin S 15 Thermocouple S curve 0 0 to 1760 0 C 4 20 mA Lin B 16 Thermocouple B curve 150 0 to 1820 0 C 4 20 ...

Page 22: ...s any communication issue with the device please check the following items Is the device correctly energized Is the serial cable tightly connected In negative case connect it in the appropriate form In Configurator the communication port selected corresponds to the port to which the register is connected In case it does not match the right port select the correct one Is there any other software us...

Page 23: ...atible with the register current Internal Resolution 20 000 levels 14 bits Log Capacity 131072 128 k logs Sampling Rate From 550 ms to 950 ms for eight channels Outputs ALM1 and ALM2 SPST NA 3 A 250 V 3 A 30 VDC Power Supply 100 to 240 VAC DC 50 60 Hz Optional 24 VAC DC Max Consumption 2 VA Secondary Supply VBAT Voltage from 6 to 24 V Consumption 50 mA Operating Conditions Operating Temperature 5 ...

Page 24: ... contact us at B B Thermo Technik GmbH Heinrich Hertz Straße 4 78166 Donaueschingen Germany Tel 49 771 83160 Fax 49 771 831650 E Mail info bb sensors com www bb sensors com We wish you a successful measuring Your Temperature Partner B B Thermo Technik GmbH All technical information in this document are proved by us with high accuracy and shall inform you about all application possibilities This in...

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