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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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B+B 0141 0315-21 June 2011

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

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Datenlogger

Log Box AA IP65 / 67

Data Logger LogBox AA IP65/67

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Page 1: ...hanges reserved B B 0141 0315 21 June 2011 B B Thermo Technik GmbH Heinrich Hertz Straße 4 D 78166 Donaueschingen Fon 49 771 83160 Fax 49 771 831650 info bb sensors com bb sensors com 01 25 Description Data Logger LogBox AA IP65 67 ...

Page 2: ...ve the following Operating Instructions In the case that against one s expectations any trouble occurs which you can not resolve yourself please contact our service centers or our authorized dealer We will provide 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...

Page 3: ...vers and software installation 8 2 Start LogChart II Software 10 8 3 Configuration the logger 11 8 4 General Information 12 8 5 Acquisition 8 6 Start Logging Field 13 8 7 Stop Loggings 8 8 Channels Field 8 9 Electrical connections 14 9 IP65 Model 15 9 1 IP67 Model 9 2 Input Connections 16 9 3 External Battery Switch 9 4 Digital Input 9 5 Installation Recommendations 17 9 6 Offloading and Data Visu...

Page 4: ... to be followed in order to get good results Warning Signs Meaning This symbol advises the user of danger for persons material or environment The text gives information that must be necessarily followed to avoid any risks Caution against hot surfaces BGV A8 GUV V A8 W26 and hot liquids or substances Caution against liquids and hot substances Caution against dangerous explosive substances BGV A8 GU...

Page 5: ...ient temperature before trying a new start up If device is to be connected to other devices the circuitry has to be designed most carefully Internal connection in third party devices e g connection GND and earth may result in not permissible voltages impairing or destroying the device or another device connected Warning Just devices with mains input If device is operated with a defective mains pow...

Page 6: ...sons This instruction manual does not at all substitute any additional instruction manual of connected accessoriy This unit has been marked in accordance with the European Device 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE At the end of its useful operating life dispose of the unit as electrical scrap Please ask either B B Thermo Technik GmbH or your specialist dealer for informat...

Page 7: ...aphs Data can be easily exported to spreadsheets The configuration of the logger can be effected only with use of the IrLink 3 infrared communication interface The LogChart II is the software used to configure the logger download and visualize data The logger configuration allows defining the logger operation mode including the start stop time of data acquisition Other parameters such as signal in...

Page 8: ... internal jumpers to be configured Data Acquisition logging Data can be acquired through different modes The logger can be configured to perform a single measurement within a time interval storing the value read or perform ten measurements within the time interval and store the mean of values measured Yet it can store the minimum or maximum values read in the interval 5 Properties Parameter Start ...

Page 9: ...e data logger operation will be done in the LogChart II software Each setting must be defined and its action can be controlled The data logger starts and stops his notes as they are predefined in the settings 8 1 Driver and Software Installation In the Communication Interface model is a USB Ir communication interface which must be connected to the available USB port Windows will request a proper d...

Page 10: ...program Follow the steps described in the setup wizard 8 2 Running LogChart II By starting the program the main window will appear on the screen The LogChart II requires a communication port to talk to the logger Clicking on the menu Port all free communication ports available in the computer will be listed including the USB port if the driver is installed Select one and connect the corresponding ...

Page 11: ... is connected to the PC port which is selected The interface must be constantly directed towards the communication window on front part of the logger at a maximum distance of 0 5 m After the serial port is selected click the GO button The following Parameters configuration dialog box is then displayed In this dialog box the user can define the logger operation mode and also obtains general informa...

Page 12: ... Battery Switch time Defines the time at which the logger turns on the external power supply before proceeding with any reading This time is limited to 10 seconds and must be less than half of the interval between readings Estimated time It informs about the estimated time for the accomplishment of programmed readings based on the logging Interval and on the number of programmed readings Daily Rep...

Page 13: ...ull Memory Loggings can be stored up to the full memory capacity is reached Wrap around Logging never stops The LogBox will keep on recording the readings and when the memory is full it will overwrite the oldest record in a circular or wrap around manner After a defined number of readings The logger will stop logging after the number of readings defined here is reached Not valid when the option Da...

Page 14: ...ormation refer to section 7 electrical connections Unit Defines the variable unit Scale Defines the range in engineering units to represent the input variable measured Adjustable from 32000 to 32000 for 4 20 mA 0 20 mA 0 50 mV and 0 10 inputs for the remaining input types the scale is fixed Offset Allows fine offset corrections on the measured value Value Defines readings recording modes Instantan...

Page 15: ...igital Input CN2 connector Terminals 7 10 and 9 Note Make sure that the compress fitting is perfectly tightening the cables thus assuring proper Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Totally dust tight and protected against water jets Channel 1 cable right Connection Brown CN1 3 Blue CN1 2 Black CN1 1 Channel 2 cable left Connection Brown CN1 6 Blue CN1 5 Black CN1 4 9 1 IP67 Model In the IP67 version an M...

Page 16: ... as to assure Ingress protection IP67 IP67 Totally dust tight and protected from temporary immersion in water 9 3 External Battery Switch The example below shows the usage of the external battery switch for commanding the power supply of external devices Channel 1 is configured to 4 20 mA input signal A battery is used to provide power to the 4 20 mA loop The battery switch turns on the power to t...

Page 17: ...cessed from the LogChart II software when necessary Offloading data Data offload is accomplished by clicking on the button Offloading or using the LogChart II menu During data transfer a status bar indicates remaining data to be transferred Data offloading time is proportional to the number of readings logged At the end of data transfer the Graph window is displayed with the downloaded data plotte...

Page 18: ...831650 info bb sensors com bb sensors com 18 25 9 8 Acquisitions Table Window Data acquired by one or both input channels user defined are displayed in engineering units in a table format The table displays register number date time and the record values 9 9 General information table Displays information about the logger Features Configurations Details about data acquired ...

Page 19: ...zation Graph Acquisitions Table and General Information windows Data can be originated from direct reading from the logger or from a file previously recorded in a computer Once the windows are open data can be saved in a file lch printed on a graph or exported to a text file txt or dat 10 1 Monitoring Acquisitions To online visualize current measurement in a graph format use the monitor On line co...

Page 20: ...ther loggers are found the Devices Found screen is exhibited again Download Downloads logged data Download can be partial and it does not interfere in the ongoing acquisition process More Infos Displays further information on the connected logger such as model serial number version and memory capacity Settings Accesses the Settings screen which allows modifying the logger configuration Data base E...

Page 21: ...val Defines the interval between readings hour minute and second For mean maximum and minimum values the shortest interval between loggings is 10 seconds Channel 1 Opens the Input 1 Settings screen Tag Defines a name for Channel 1 Input Informs the input type used in Channel 1 Unit Defines the unit of the variable For 0 20 mA 4 20 mA 0 50 mV and 0 10V the user should write the required unit Loggin...

Page 22: ...ls screen shows several informations about the data base View Data shows in table format the logged values and the date and time they were performed Press Delete to erase the selected data base Parameter Function Handheld overwrites Desktop LogChart Palm OS files are transferred to the desktop Save in Choose a directory to record files generated during data synchronization Do nothing Data synchron...

Page 23: ...ies must be disposed according to local legal rules After replacing batteries back to the logger make sure the cover is firmly attached to the socket 12 Most frequent problems The LED is not flashing The LED flashing light is intentionally weak and it can be difficult to see it in illuminated environments Make sure it is not flashing at all Make sure the battery is installed correctly Make sure th...

Page 24: ...grammable range of 32768 32767 0 10 V linear programmable range of 32768 32767 Accuracy Thermocouples J K und T 25 of the max range 1 C Thermocouples N R S und B 25 of the max range 3 C Pt100 0 2 of the max range 4 20 mA 0 50 mV und 0 10V 0 2 of the max range Memory capacity 32000 32k or 64000 64k Measurement Interval Minimum 10 seconds maximum 18 hours Power supply 3 6V lithium battery 1 2 AA Ope...

Page 25: ...Your Temperature Partner B B Thermo Technik GmbH All technical information s in this document are proved by us with high accuracy and shall inform you about all application possibilities This information s are not confirmed by us and need to be proved by every user in regard to his intended use of the equipment All foreign trade mark rights need to be considered Edition Juni 2011 This manual subst...

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