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3.2.3.

DNL808

External
antenna

External NTC 10
K

Ω

input

External NTC 10
K

Ω

probe

External
antenna

External NTC 10
K

Ω

input

External NTC 10
K

Ω

probe

Figure 22:

DNL808 data logger external connections

External antenna:

For extended transmission distance of the

logger.

External NTC 10K

Ω

input:

Standard input for connecting to

NTC probe.

External NTC 10K

Ω

probe:

Fourier-supplied NTC probe

(part of DNL808 kit).

Summary of Contents for DataNet

Page 1: ...Committed to Quality DataNet Solution Wireless intelligent logging network User Guide For DataNet Data Acquisition System...

Page 2: ...DataNet User Guide Supporting DataNet v2 0 April 2010 Fourier Systems Ltd...

Page 3: ...website at http www fouriersystems com support faq To download updated versions of the DataNet User Guide and DataNet software firmware visit www fouriersystems com support download_center php Inform...

Page 4: ...eater 8 1 4 3 Hardware Accessories 10 1 4 4 DataNet Software 11 CHAPTER 2 DATANET IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 12 2 1 DataNet Network Architecture 13 2 2 Pre setup Requirements 15 2 3 Launching the Software 1...

Page 5: ...er 35 2 9 Recommended Approach to Deploying DataNet Units 36 CHAPTER 3 DATANET HARDWARE OVERVIEW 39 3 1 Data Logger Front Panel Layout 39 3 1 1 DNL910 and DNL920 39 3 1 2 DNL804 DNL808 and DNL810 40 3...

Page 6: ...l Number and Comment 56 3 9 Power Supply 57 3 9 1 DNR900 in Receiver Mode 57 3 9 2 DNR800 and DNR900 in Repeater Mode 57 3 9 3 DNL910 and DNL920 Data Loggers 58 3 9 4 DNL804 DNL808 and DNL810 Data Log...

Page 7: ...r Menus 81 3 15 3 Changing Receiver to Repeater 83 3 15 4 Additional Receiver Screens 83 3 16 Operating the DNR900 in Repeater Mode 84 3 16 1 Turning on the Unit 84 3 16 2 Joining a Network 84 3 16 3...

Page 8: ...u Items 114 4 5 1 Define Sensor 114 4 5 2 Switch Sensor View Mode 116 4 5 3 Lock Map View 116 4 5 4 Options Menu 116 4 5 5 Email Alarm Notifications 116 4 5 6 SMS Alarm Notifications 117 4 5 7 Firmwar...

Page 9: ...Tab 148 4 13 3 Notifications Setup Tab 149 4 13 4 Email and SMS Notification Formats 151 4 14 Calibration 152 4 14 1 Introduction to DataNet Calibration 153 4 14 2 Calibrating the Data Logger 156 4 1...

Page 10: ...Update Center 177 5 2 3 Firmware Update from the Map View Icon 181 APPENDIX A DATANET SPECIFICATIONS 183 A 1 Data Logger Input Types 183 A 2 DNL910 and DNL920 Outputs 184 A 3 Logger Input Specificati...

Page 11: ...xtend the transmission range The data loggers measure a broad range of parameters and include models that feature between one and four inputs for direct measurement and recording of PT 100 thermocoupl...

Page 12: ...l DataNet software The Windows based software is the central management interface of the DataNet network Data is monitored online and can be displayed in graphs or tables You can analyze data with var...

Page 13: ...vice creates and maintains the network Once the network is up and running the coordinator behaves as just another device on the network There is only one Coordinator in a ZigBee network The Router A r...

Page 14: ...estination Network recovery from a unit failure In a mesh network when a router fails the network automatically finds a different path via a different router for the message relay This ensures maximum...

Page 15: ...ower adapter one per DataNet unit ordered DataNet Software CD 1 4 1 The Data Logger There are seven distinct data logger models compatible with the DataNet system These are the so called end units of...

Page 16: ...wise its battery will drain after a few hours The battery for the DNL804 DNL808 and DNL810 is not rechargeable and can run up to ten months before being replaced depending on the logger configuration...

Page 17: ...sight Memory Capacity 59 000 samples Power supply AC or battery operated Transmission Range Up to 80 m line of sight Memory Capacity 59 000 samples Power supply AC or battery operated Mini DataNet Log...

Page 18: ...s a rechargeable battery for back up in case the external power fails Note Each Receiver can detect up to 8 data loggers and 16 Repeaters To detect more data loggers Repeaters are required The Repeate...

Page 19: ...ceives the data from its parent Repeater Note Each Repeater can detect up to 24 data loggers and 16 Repeaters including the parent unit If the number of loggers exceeds this capability additional Repe...

Page 20: ...ission Range 800 m line of sight End Units per Receiver 65 000 1 4 3 Hardware Accessories The DataNet system includes the following accessories Mini USB cable for connecting PC to DataNet Receiver Pow...

Page 21: ...agement storage and data diagnostics Alarm settings Email and SMS notifications visual and audible alarms Wireless sensor definition Wireless sensor calibration Wireless firmware update boot over the...

Page 22: ...aspects of setting up the system and getting your network up and running Once you are familiar with the technical aspects of setting up the network as outlined in this chapter please consult section 2...

Page 23: ...s and 16 Repeaters including parent unit DNL910 and DNL920 including the PA models in Short Range Repeater mode refer to section 2 8 5 recognizes up to 24 loggers and 16 Repeaters The diagrams below s...

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Page 25: ...er At least one DataNet logger DNL910 DNL920 DNL910 PA DNL920 PA or Mini DataNet logger DNL804 DNL808 or DNL810 At least one DNR900 DataNet Repeater or DNR800 Mini Repeater depending on your environme...

Page 26: ...nched The default view is called Map View Figure 5 Main DataNet window 4 Check for DataNet updates Go to Help Check for Updates from the DataNet main menu to check for newer versions of DataNet softwa...

Page 27: ...ing the Scroll button on the front keypad The unit will beep when turned on 3 Verify that the unit is in Receiver mode by seeing the following screen on the LCD The ID will be unique to your Receiver...

Page 28: ...o to Network Form New Network The Receiver will then form a new network based on your RF environment rather than use the network formed in the factory This will ensure optimal network performance Refe...

Page 29: ...hours before use in order maximize the battery life A fully charged battery can last several months depending on your logger configuration Refer to section 3 9 6 or more details on battery life If the...

Page 30: ...Network Includes the PA models 1 Turn on the logger by pressing the Scroll button The unit will beep when turned on As soon as the unit is turned on the LCD screen will display the following message...

Page 31: ...ID 014 061 082 Network 2 ID 026 167 85 Network 1 ID 014 061 082 Network 2 ID 026 167 85 Rescan networks Note If the logger did not detect a network the unit will turn off in order to conserve the batt...

Page 32: ...ol indicates that the logger is a new addition to the network and has not yet been configured setup 6 Repeat steps 1 3 for every logger in your system 7 In order to find the physical location of the l...

Page 33: ...s that are allowed to connect to the network Enter the SN of each Mini DataNet device in the text window and click Add Click Remove to remove a SN of a device you don t wish to join the network Figure...

Page 34: ...nd the LED will blink green three times The device has now joined the network and the device icon will appear in the Map View 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 for all Mini DataNet devices you wish to join to the...

Page 35: ...iguring the Logger Once you connected your DataNet loggers to the network you must configure them in order to start acquiring data 1 Right click on the Logger icon you wish to configure Select Setup f...

Page 36: ...ry level reception level and firmware version of the current unit On the Device Setup and Alarm Setup tabs the user is able to configure the following parameters Unit s comment Sampling rate Transmiss...

Page 37: ...ish to edit see the Alarms Setup tab click either Setup and Run to send the setup and immediately log data or Setup Only to send the setup but only log data at your command 5 If you selected Setup Onl...

Page 38: ...er icon or selecting Display Data in the Logger icon context menu will open the online graph This graph is updated in real time with the newly recorded data You can switch between Graph Table and Stat...

Page 39: ...Figure 13 Online data Statistics view 2 7 2 Logger Tooltip Close the online data window and return to Map View Scroll over the Logger icon and you will see a tooltip displaying the relevant logger in...

Page 40: ...to switch to this view Here you can monitor the data by viewing data display of each individual sensor rather than of each logger Figure 15 Sensor view If the sensor is in alarm the sensor box will ch...

Page 41: ...e DataNet software Refer to the DataNet specifications to guide you on the range of the DataNet units With this knowledge and based on the layout of your facility you should have a good idea of the li...

Page 42: ...less system is how to overcome a hostile RF environment DataNet s ZigBee RF protocol has been designed for these hostile RF environments that routinely exist onsite ZigBee can overcome competing wirel...

Page 43: ...ment bear in mind that walls furniture metal objects etc limit the RF coverage thereby reducing the range of the units Add Repeaters DNR800 or DNR900 in range of end units and parent unit to enhance R...

Page 44: ...so select Show Path from the logger context menu to display the individual path from the unit to the Receiver Using this option you can see exactly how the system is built Figure 17 Showing network pa...

Page 45: ...the system to enhance the network range The DNR900 Receiver Repeater is the same device just configured differently from the main menu when turned on Refer to section 3 15 3 to learn how to switch the...

Page 46: ...ther devices using the same 2 4 GHz band etc Be familiar with your environment before deploying the system Also refer to section 2 8 1 After you have charged the DataNet units and are ready to deploy...

Page 47: ...or replace the existing logger with a PA logger for longer transmission range 6 Once each of the loggers is in position return to the PC and in Map View verify that each of the loggers is online You...

Page 48: ...end units are now successfully transmitting to the Receiver either on their own or via a parent Repeater You can continue to tweak the position of the units until you are satisfied with the quality of...

Page 49: ...Logger Front Panel Layout 3 1 1 DNL910 and DNL920 Apart from the color scheme the DNL910 DNL920 and PA data logger models have the same front panel design Scroll button Menu Enter button LCD screen Sc...

Page 50: ...DNL810 The Mini DataNet logger models have the same front panel design Multi function button Dual color LED indicator Multi function button Multi function button Dual color LED indicator Figure 19 DNL...

Page 51: ...Excitation Figure 20 DNL920 data logger external connections Mini USB Port To enable data download direct to PC via USB port 12 V Power Socket To connect logger to external power supply negative cent...

Page 52: ...ernal sensors power derived directly from the external power supply adaptor 3 2 2 DNL804 External antenna External Current 4 to 20 mA input External antenna External Current 4 to 20 mA input Figure 21...

Page 53: ...External NTC 10 K input External NTC 10 K probe Figure 22 DNL808 data logger external connections External antenna For extended transmission distance of the logger External NTC 10K input Standard inpu...

Page 54: ...DNR800 Mini Repeater Front Panel Layout Multi function button Dual color LED indicator Multi function button Dual color LED indicator Figure 23 DNR800 Mini Repeater front panel Multi function button U...

Page 55: ...button LCD screen Figure 24 Receiver Repeater front panel LCD screen Displays Receiver Repeater status and network information Menu Enter button Use to enter logger menu options and to execute logger...

Page 56: ...12 V Power Socket To connect unit to external power supply Plug in an AC DC 9 12 V adaptor to power the unit There is no battery supply so when disconnected from the adapter the unit will shutdown Th...

Page 57: ...and the USB Type A plug flat plug to the computer Refer to section 3 10 12 V Power Socket To connect unit to external power supply Plug in an AC DC 9 12 V adaptor to power the unit To use as a Receive...

Page 58: ...s of the DataNet data loggers 3 7 1 Internal Sensor Types The DNL810 DNL910 DNL920 DNL910 PA and DNL920 PA loggers include internal sensors depending on the logger model Sensor Measurement Range Accur...

Page 59: ...y 20 Hz to 4 KHz N A In 4 only Pulse Counter 1 to 65 536 pulses 0 to 4 KHz N A In 4 only Temperature PT100 2 wire 200 to 400 C 200 to 60 C 0 5 60 to 400 C 0 5 60 to 60 C 0 3 C In 1 to In 4 Temperature...

Page 60: ...to 150 C 50 to 60 C 0 3 C 60 to 150 C 0 5 3 7 3 Sensor Connection Connect the sensor s to the terminal block s at the top of data logger Figure 27 DataNet logger sensor inputs Sensors do not have to b...

Page 61: ...sampling rate for all sensors on all inputs is from a maximum of one sample every second to a minimum of one sample every two hours However there are certain limitations using a specific combination o...

Page 62: ...external alarm input or to In 1 of the DNL910 and DNL920 data loggers When connected to the Receiver the external alarm will be activated whenever a logger on the network is in alarm status When conne...

Page 63: ...If these settings are breached then the alarm will be activated Receiver External Alarm By connecting the external alarm to the Ext Alarm input on the Receiver any alarm on the entire network will act...

Page 64: ...to battery that powers the Relay Load inputs of the Relay go to the Alarm device e g siren lights etc of the battery goes to of DNR900 Note Maximum load of the Relay is 50 mA 3 V Refer to Appendix A...

Page 65: ...ucer with 0 1 V or 4 20 mA output is accepted by the DataNet logger and its electrical units are automatically scaled to meaningful user defined engineering units The sensor definitions are stored in...

Page 66: ...ts at once Calibration settings may be saved and then loaded into the logger at a later date if the calibration settings have changed Refer to section 4 13 4 for more details 3 8 Unit Serial Number an...

Page 67: ...l power the unit will run for only several hours before shutting down and therefore shutting down the DataNet network which the Receiver is managing 3 9 2 DNR800 and DNR900 in Repeater Mode The DNR800...

Page 68: ...attery life Note Charge the data logger units for 16 hours before using them for the first time When connected to external power supply the data logger battery will not be charged when the unit is tur...

Page 69: ...ensor readings will return to normal For loggers remaining connected to AC power to prevent the logger from heating up again following the initial charge cycle the logger will receive a one minute tri...

Page 70: ...he DNR900 DNL910 and DNL920 units The mains adaptor AC DC adaptor converts mains power from a wall outlet to a voltage suitable to the DataNet hardware unit Output Capacitor filtered 9 to 12 VDC 300 m...

Page 71: ...a logger battery life scenarios 3 10 USB Communication Cable A mini USB communication cable is supplied as part of the DataNet PC Suite This cable connects the Receiver to the DataNet PC workstation W...

Page 72: ...d The DNL910 DNL920 and DNR900 units each have two buttons on the keypad which are used to navigate through the LCD menu options as well as turn on the units Refer to section 3 12 to learn how to oper...

Page 73: ...main menu items it will take you to the sub menu options The Scroll button has two functionalities When the unit is off pressing this button will power the unit on Scrolls through the menu options 3 1...

Page 74: ...overview of the menu options on the units LCD screen 3 12 1 Turning on the Unit In order to view the logger menu options the unit must be powered on by pressing the Scroll button on the keypad Ensure...

Page 75: ...ed a network Scenario 2 The logger scans and finds the last network it was connected to and joins that network Scenario 3 The logger can t find any networks at all Scenario 4 The logger found a networ...

Page 76: ...ce the network has been selected the following screen will be displayed To rescan the networks simply select the Rescan Networks option and the logger will start the scanning process again If only one...

Page 77: ...eceiver or Repeater is not detected by the logger therefore the logger is not transmitting its data to the network Fourier Systems Ready Fourier Systems Software down Fourier Systems No Receiver Fouri...

Page 78: ...are three menu categories on the data logger View Data Status Min Max Values Note If the unit is not in Run mode only the Status menu options will be available Press the Menu button to reach the main...

Page 79: ...of logger buttons have been pressed If the sensor breached any of the predefined alarm levels then the alarm symbol will be displayed alongside the data reading For example The logger display alarm sy...

Page 80: ...ocated in the Map View will blink a number of times Batt Level battery level If the power adapter is not connected the battery percentage will be displayed If the power adapter is connected External p...

Page 81: ...e data transmitted with no errors from the logger to the parent unit If the level falls between 85 then the logger should be placed in a better location or a Repeater should be added The lower the lin...

Page 82: ...above For example the firmware version which is supported by this user guide is v1 89 S N This menu displays the unit s eight digit SN Network Data This menu displays the unique network ID to which t...

Page 83: ...command the software will download all data from the unit first and then force it to leave the network Reset Unit When the unit is reset upon start up it will automatically scan for networks The unit...

Page 84: ...ch sensor s minimum maximum readings taken from the current logging session will be displayed on two rows The first row indicates the sensor type along with the measurement units e g V and the alarm i...

Page 85: ...work Or if the parent unit is a Repeater and it goes offline then the logger will display this message Once it has determined that the parent signal is lost it will try to establish a connection with...

Page 86: ...er front panel There is no LCD screen on the Mini DataNet models Ensure the device Serial Number has been added to the Device Filter before continuing Refer to section 2 5 3 3 13 1 Turning the Units O...

Page 87: ...reen three times It has now joined a network 5 Once the logger has joined the network you may configure it to start recording data Refer to section 4 12 Rescanning for New Networks To have the logger...

Page 88: ...llowing scenarios will occur If the unit finds a new network the LED will blink green three times and the logger will have joined the new network If no new network is found the LED will blink red thre...

Page 89: ...se in any case When the test ends the LED emits a few short red blinks quickly followed by several green blinks Running Signal Test from DataNet Software Right click the logger icon on the Map View an...

Page 90: ...r a network When disconnected the unit is shutdown and is disconnected from the network Turning the Unit On and Joining a Network The action of turning on a unit means that it will also have to join a...

Page 91: ...t must be turned on by pressing the Scroll button on the keypad Ensure the unit is charged or connected to the AC adapter Once the unit is turned on it will display a series of status messages finishi...

Page 92: ...3 15 3 for more details Reset Unit When the unit is reset upon start up it will reconnect the network it previously formed and managed Turn Off Unit Selecting this option will shut the unit down You c...

Page 93: ...able to download any data subsequently recorded on any logger which was connected to that Receiver s network Once the unit is in Repeater mode you will need to leave the network it is connected to an...

Page 94: ...peater menu options the unit must be turned on by pressing the Scroll button on the keypad Ensure the unit is connected to the AC adapter Once the unit is switched on it will emit a short beep and the...

Page 95: ...r example it s a new unit the unit will display all the networks that are in range Where is the number of networks found Once the scan has been completed the following screen appears If more than one...

Page 96: ...Scan complete Joined to network ID 021 207 175 The Repeater display will return to the welcome message which consists of the Repeater name editable via the software and the network status Ready If co...

Page 97: ...me and status Scenario 3 The system can t find any networks at all If no networks were found the unit will display the following screens Scan for network Found 0 network Scan complete No found network...

Page 98: ...onnected External power will be displayed Signal Level Test The Signal Level test allows the user to check the signal strength and quality of the link between the Repeater and its parent unit This tes...

Page 99: ...ries are needed in order for the Repeater to send all of its data Note The signal level may be low but the link quality can still be 100 You will not be able to run the Signal Level test when the Repe...

Page 100: ...ays the unique network ID to which the unit is currently connected This ID will match the network ID displayed in the software in the Receiver icon s tooltip in the Map View Change Unit Type to Receiv...

Page 101: ...ally connect to the previously connected network assuming it was found in the network scan Turn Off Unit Selecting this option will shut the unit down You can turn the unit on again by pressing the Sc...

Page 102: ...en is immediately displayed on the logger For example this could happen if the Receiver managing the network has formed a new network so there is no Receiver managing the previous network Or if the pa...

Page 103: ...or a new network Loading Firmware When updating the firmware of the Repeater via the software s Firmware Update Center the Repeater screen will display the update progress When complete the main Repea...

Page 104: ...notifications firmware updates and so on 4 1 Installing DataNet Software Part of your DataNet package includes a DataNet software CD Follow the software installation instructions provided below 4 1 1...

Page 105: ...izard first installs Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 The DataNet software requires this platform in order to run Follow the installation instructions to install the NET Framework on your PC This step can...

Page 106: ...0 Installing Silicon Labs USB driver Step 1 5 The following window will pop up Make sure to select the checkbox to launch the driver installer and click Finish Figure 31 Installing Silicon Labs USB dr...

Page 107: ...ing Silicon Labs USB driver Step 4 7 Once installed click Finish to close the USB driver Install Wizard dialog 8 The main DataNet Installation Wizard now resumes Follow the installation instructions t...

Page 108: ...heck that the driver is installed If not you should run the Silicon Labs setup file to install the USB driver CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2K3 exe setup exe to install the driver If the driver is installed en...

Page 109: ...taNet is first launched the default window that is opened is the Map View see screenshot below You can also switch to Map View at any time by clicking the Map View button in the main toolbar This view...

Page 110: ...View button in the main toolbar switches the main DataNet window to a display where sensor data is represented in individual windows All sensors which are currently online will be displayed in this vi...

Page 111: ...ew In this view the logger comment sensor type and sensor data is displayed Slim view In this view only the sensor type and sensor data is displayed Sensor in Alarm When the sensor data is in alarm th...

Page 112: ...time sensor data is displayed in graph or table view Scrolling over the sensor window with the mouse cursor will bring up a tooltip displaying the following data Logger comment Battery level Last samp...

Page 113: ...History View Figure 36 Main window History View In History View the user may view the data in graph or table format by clicking the relevant tabs as well as view a number of Statistics taken from the...

Page 114: ...e graph The sensor data plot color is matched to the color of the sensor label in the Data Map Each data set is preceded by a Logger icon which can be expanded or collapsed to display the associated s...

Page 115: ...d to the DataNet network are represented Sensor view Switches main window to Sensor view where data from each running sensor is displayed in a simple view History view Switches main window to History...

Page 116: ...et units are viewed in Map View Using these icons the user is aware of the online offline status of each unit as well as the battery level and signal level of the loggers and Repeaters Alarm status is...

Page 117: ...on battery supply Green indicates there are no alarms Logger in Run mode and running on external power supply Green indicates there are no alarms Logger in Run mode with an alarm alert Running from in...

Page 118: ...is located at the bottom of the open graph view when the user is either in Online Data Display Or History View The toolbar cannot be moved or hidden Data Map in History View only Hides or shows the D...

Page 119: ...s the graph to your clipboard to be copied to a document or spreadsheet for example Graph properties Opens the Graph Properties window Export to Excel Export the open data sets to Excel format Print O...

Page 120: ...collapse the data set containing all measured inputs of the specific logger Parent node for all custom graph views Click to expand or collapse all child nodes Displayed custom graph view When hidden...

Page 121: ...4 Save Project As Use this feature to save an existing Project file under a different name 4 3 5 Exit Exits the DataNet application 4 4 Network Menu Items Except for Detect Receiver and Device Filter...

Page 122: ...ny unit to join the network even if you do not wish them to 4 4 3 Form New Network Select this option to form a new network using the current Receiver or another Receiver if you are building more than...

Page 123: ...s or location of the end units Such delays can explain logger icons not displaying the correct information or commands not being sent promptly to the end units Note The software automatically refreshe...

Page 124: ...vice to be allowed onto the DataNet network the device Serial Number must first be added to the Device Filter Refer to section 2 5 3 for more details 4 5 Tools Menu Items 4 5 1 Define Sensor DataNet e...

Page 125: ...from the drop down menu depending on whether your sensor s output is 0 to 1 V 0 to 50 mV 4 to 20mA or measuring pulses 4 Enter the sensor name and sensor unit 5 Enter two calibration values two real...

Page 126: ...ng the size of the sensor window will display sensor type sensor data and logger name 4 5 3 Lock Map View While in Map View with Lock Map View selected the Map View icons are in a fixed position and c...

Page 127: ...S to a predefined contact list Refer to section 4 13 for details 4 5 7 Firmware Update Center The Firmware Update Center is where the DataNet firmware updates are managed Please refer to section 5 2 f...

Page 128: ...n this checkbox is selected the DataNet icon will appear in the computer s system tray in the lower right of the screen when the application is minimized Simply double click the icon to maximize the a...

Page 129: ...orted to a CSV file and will not use any custom regional settings in the Windows OS which might adversely affect the layout of the data in the CSV file Path for DataNet data files The default path for...

Page 130: ...notification feature enables sending of Emails to notify the user of any alarm in the system First select the Send Email notifications check box Fill in the fields accordingly so that DataNet will be...

Page 131: ...st a cellular phone with an active SIM card You must select the COM port which the GSM modem cellular phone is connected to in order for the software to detect it Note When using a cellular phone as a...

Page 132: ...ure 42 Options SMS Settings tab Note Once the GSM modem is online you will see the green GSM icon appear in the DataNet upper toolbar 4 6 4 Analysis Menu Items The Analysis menu items are enabled when...

Page 133: ...default DataNet directory or in directory of your choosing The data is opened in CSV file format and includes pertinent information such as logger name SN sensor names alarm levels as well as the actu...

Page 134: ...is data The data recovery is all completed automatically and the user is not required to perform any specific actions Note In the Tools Option menu select the checkbox to enable automatic data downloa...

Page 135: ...fer to section 4 6 1 for more details 4 9 Viewing Archived Offline Data The user can view the logger data online or can choose to open archived data Archived data is all data that was logged by a spec...

Page 136: ...126 Figure 43 Open Data Files dialog 4 In the Sync Data dialog you can select the sampling rate at which you wish to display the data The default option is the original rate Click OK...

Page 137: ...w using the Data Map to navigate through the data Refer to section 4 2 4 for more details regarding the Data Map 4 10 Viewing Online Data You can view the data from any of your network loggers in real...

Page 138: ...n will not be displayed For example when you setup the logger it creates a new online session This data can be viewed by opening archived data Refer to section 4 9 You may view the data in a graph or...

Page 139: ...ng the sensor labels at the bottom of the graph In the screenshot above you can see two labels Internal Digital Temperature and Int RH At present each label is active meaning the sensor data correspon...

Page 140: ...can load an image file representing a map of your facility in which the network is operating You can then move the unit icons into their actual positions on the map Double click on the Map View backg...

Page 141: ...all data in the logger memory to the DataNet software When logger is downloading the data the Logger icon in Map View will appear as follows Cancel Download When logger is downloading data you may ca...

Page 142: ...to section 4 13 4 on page 151 for an overview of the Calibration feature Note A logger can t be calibrated while it is in Run mode The option will be grayed out You must Stop the logger first Update F...

Page 143: ...to start logging data This command will also clear the existing logger memory Show Network Path Displays the path of the logger RF data transmission to the Receiver The Transmission Strength legend a...

Page 144: ...k anymore and so are irrelevant 4 11 4 Viewing Logger Status When you scroll the mouse cursor over the Logger icon a tooltip will pop up displaying data relevant to the Logger status at the time Logge...

Page 145: ...If logger is running time stamp of last recorded sample Real time Sensor values All sensor values are displayed including sensor name and alarm status Command Queue Progress The tooltip is updated wit...

Page 146: ...ext Menu Right clicking the Receiver icon will give the following options Update Firmware Lock Network Form New Network Refresh Network Connections Show Network Path Update Firmware Selecting this opt...

Page 147: ...e Receiver status at the time Receiver Tooltip The tooltip will always display the following data even if offline Unit type Receiver When the Receiver is online the following tooltip is displayed In o...

Page 148: ...useful when trying to physically locate a Repeater in your facility Leave Network Selecting this feature will kick the Repeater off the network You will be prompted to enter a password when selecting...

Page 149: ...data relevant to the Repeater status at the time Repeater Tooltip The tooltip will always display the following data even if offline Unit type Router Serial Number Repeater Name Comment When the Repe...

Page 150: ...The main logger configuration is performed on the Device Setup tab Any alarm levels you wish to configure is performed on the Alarm Setup tab 4 12 1 Device Setup Tab Comment This is the name of the l...

Page 151: ...t at different rates Averaging Points You can choose have online averaging of up to 10 points around the real value in order to smooth the data readings if they are a little noisy The recommended aver...

Page 152: ...ensor a custom name which will appear in the software when viewing the data This is convenient when using several of the same type of sensors and you wish to differentiate between them in terms of the...

Page 153: ...rded on the data logger is monitored by the software and the user is notified via Email SMS audible and visual indicators The Alarm Setup tab lets you configure each sensor for the following alarms Lo...

Page 154: ...here the alarm level lasted a certain amount of time For example if monitoring change of temperature in a freezer you would only be interested in a High alarm which lasted more than one minute as anyt...

Page 155: ...aNet to send alarm notifications via Email or SMS From the Tools menu select one of the following options depending on the type of notifications required Email Alarm Notification SMS Alarm Notificatio...

Page 156: ...ts are stored in the same database The Email SMS Notifications dialog is divided into the following tabs Notifications Setup Contacts tab Groups tab 4 13 1 Contacts Tab The first step is to create the...

Page 157: ...he dialog are as follows Title Corporate position Phone number The number the DataNet software will use to send the SMS notification Note The phone number field supports the following characters 0 9 E...

Page 158: ...esend is five minutes Note In order to stop receiving SMS resends you can simply send an SMS with OK in the message body to the GSM SIM card s phone number 3 When the contact details have been entered...

Page 159: ...e Notifications Setup tab displays all the units loggers or Repeaters which have been configured in your network You must define the alarm notifications for each unit in turn Select the first unit you...

Page 160: ...n unit is connected to AC power another email notification is sent stating the battery is charging b Reception alarm An Offline alarm notification will be sent when there is no RF reception from a uni...

Page 161: ...high alarm after 7 minutes a notification will be sent The system won t wait until the scheduled transmission time 4 13 4 Email and SMS Notification Formats Email Notification Format When the Email n...

Page 162: ...d efficient process for users wishing to calibrate the DataNet data loggers themselves The process itself can be performed wirelessly over the network but as with any data logger calibration a calibra...

Page 163: ...tion settings to the factory calibration i e the calibration settings it received prior to shipment from Fourier 4 14 1 Introduction to DataNet Calibration Although the DataNet data loggers come fully...

Page 164: ...ouple K Offset calibration Temperature Thermocouple T Offset calibration Voltage 0 to 1 V Two point calibration Voltage 0 to 50 mV Two point calibration Calibration Tips Prior to any two point calibra...

Page 165: ...e sensor s conversion function Use the two point calibration to calibrate all DataNet sensors except for the Thermocouples In some cases you may need to refine your calibration using the fine offset t...

Page 166: ...rd dialog 3 Select the sensor you wish to calibrate from the Sensor drop down menu 4 If calibrating an external sensor select the inputs to calibrate Select All or an individual input 1 to 4 5 Click S...

Page 167: ...rify your logger is properly calibrated The Calibration dialog will enable either Two point or Offset calibration or both depending on the sensor selected Note The calibrated sensor parameters will be...

Page 168: ...accurate enough you can perform Offset calibration to tweak with values further Note Fourier strongly recommends calibrating using the default Reference values that appear in the two Reference value...

Page 169: ...Measure two known reference values making sure to use the input you need to calibrate 2 Enter the offset value as described in section 4 14 4 above making sure to select the correct input number inste...

Page 170: ...2 point calibration procedure Before each calibration this step must be performed otherwise the calibration will not be accurate 4 14 8 Saving Calibration Settings At any time you may manually save t...

Page 171: ...features for analyzing data while in the graph display are practically the same when in offline or online mode 4 15 1 Using the Graph Features The following section explains how to use the numerous g...

Page 172: ...see any part of the graph that is outside the zoomed area 1 Click Pan on the graph toolbar then click anywhere on the graph and drag the mouse to view another area 2 Click the Pan icon a second time t...

Page 173: ...the mouse onto any other point on the plot or onto a different plot For finer cursor movements use the forward and backward keys on the keyboard The coordinate values of the selected point will appea...

Page 174: ...grid in background Add Custom View Whenever the graph in History View is modified either by using the Zoom tool changing the scale panning the graph etc you have the option to add this customer graph...

Page 175: ...dicating that you can stretch or compress the axis scale Drag the cursor to the desired location Repeat the procedure for the other axis if necessary To select a data set to display on the Y axis clic...

Page 176: ...elect the axis to manually scale from the drop down menu e g Date Time axis 3 Uncheck the Autoscale check box and enter the custom values in the text box i e a time range in the case of the Time Date...

Page 177: ...s in the text box 5 Click OK 6 To restore auto scaling select the Autoscale checkbox Figure 55 Grouping plots by units 4 15 2 Statistical Analysis DataNet also provides some basis statistics regarding...

Page 178: ...istics View 4 16 Exporting Data to Excel or CSV Formats DataNet supports exporting data to Excel or CSV file formats CSV stands for comma separated values To export to Excel click Export to Excel in t...

Page 179: ...nt data by clicking the Print icon from the lower toolbar in Graph Table or Statistics tabs of the offline or online data displays Clicking the Print icon will open the Print Setup dialog where you wi...

Page 180: ...To change the password 1 In the Password dialog box click Change Password to open the Change Password dialog box 2 Enter the current password in the Current Password text box 3 Enter the new password...

Page 181: ...its firmware is updated over the air from the DataNet software so that the DataNet user does not have to ship any units back to the factory for upgrading Without moving one deployed unit out of positi...

Page 182: ...ly To use the Uptodata client follow the instructions below 1 Launch DataNet and ensure the PC is connected to the Internet 2 Launch the Uptodata update client from the DataNet main menu Help Check fo...

Page 183: ...to the Fourier Systems server and searches for software and firmware files more up to date than those installed on the user s PC Once the search is complete the available software and firmware files...

Page 184: ...ically updated once the software starts up again depending on the number of units deployed this can take some time unselect the Auto firmware update on startup checkbox You can always manually update...

Page 185: ...fy a successful update The firmware file named DataNetFirmware dfw will also be downloaded to the DataNet directory Note The firmware file combines firmware for all DataNet hardware units into one fil...

Page 186: ...ur choosing using the Firmware Update Center Note If the update was canceled for any reason and was not completed none of the previous installation files will be affected 5 2 Updating DataNet Firmware...

Page 187: ...gram Files Fourier Systems DataNet Note The firmware file combines firmware for all DataNet hardware units into one file There is no need to download separate files for each type of unit e g DNR900 DN...

Page 188: ...th a blank screen Copy the firmware file to the directory and reopen the Update Center Note The default password is 1234 2 The Update Center dialog lists all units in the network and displays pertinen...

Page 189: ...ware file is used for all units Unit Status Options Offline unit is offline and firmware status can t be determined No update required Unit has latest firmware installed Uploading firmware file Firmwa...

Page 190: ...l be sent to the unit to begin uploading the firmware The firmware is first uploaded to the unit s memory and then installed Even if the update is stalled halfway due to the unit shutting down for exa...

Page 191: ...h have completed firmware update run the logger to start recording data again 5 2 3 Firmware Update from the Map View Icon Each DataNet unit the data logger Receiver and Repeater has the Update Firmwa...

Page 192: ...182 4 The firmware will begin updating and you can monitor its progress in the unit s tooltip as well as in the Firmware Update Center itself...

Page 193: ...put 4 to 20 mA 0 to 1 V 0 to 50 mV PT 100 2 wire Contact Open Closed Thermocouple J K or T Pulse counter Input 4 only Frequency Input 4 only User defined sensors Internal Inputs DNL910 PT 100 Temperat...

Page 194: ...Load 50 mA 3 V DC Overload protection 50 mA reset fuse 12 VDC 2 A A 3 Logger Input Specifications DNL910 DNL920 and PA models Internal PT 100 Temperature DNL910 Internal Digital Temperature DNL920 In...

Page 195: ...on compensation 0 3 C Temperature PT 100 2 wire Pulse Counter Input 4 only Frequency Input 4 only Range 200 to 400 C Resolution 0 1 C Accuracy 200 to 60 C 0 5 60 to 400 C 0 5 60 to 60 C 0 3 C Range 1...

Page 196: ...0 3 C 60 to 150 C 0 5 Internal Digital Temperature DNL810 Internal Digital Relative Humidity DNL810 Temp range 20 to 50 C Temp resolution 0 04 C Temp accuracy 0 4 C RH range 5 to 95 RH resolution 0 5...

Page 197: ...e license free DNR900 DNL910 DNL920 DNL910 PA and DNL920 PA Hardware Specifications Display 2 row LCD 16 character display Power Supply Battery Internal rechargeable 4 8 V 800 mAh NiMH battery 2 batte...

Page 198: ...3 x 27 mm Weight 200 gr Table and wall mounting DNR800 Hardware Specifications Power Supply External 12 V DC input 300 mA 3 6 VA Center Negative Casing Dimensions 68 x 68 6 x 26 5 mm without the cradl...

Page 199: ...to 10 months depending on sampling rate Casing Dimensions 68 x 68 6 x 26 5 mm without the cradle and the external antenna Weight Logger 53 gr Cradle 10 gr External Antenna 17 5 gr Table and wall moun...

Page 200: ...ows 2000 SP3 Windows 2003 Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista Browser Internet Explorer 5 01 or higher Screen Resolution Minimum 1024 x 768 Processor Pentium 800 MHz or higher Memory 256 MB RAM Storage M...

Page 201: ...pment FCC ID for DataNet System DNR900 FCC ID XGO DNR9XX This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful int...

Page 202: ...evice must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation DNL920 PA FCC ID XGO DNL9XX PA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub...

Page 203: ...as well as connection to AC power The Mini DataNet DNL804 DNL808 and DNL810 data loggers are supplied with 1 x 2 3 AA lithium battery Do not tamper or drop the battery to avoid leakage of hazardous ch...

Page 204: ...sible and the adapter is not covered while in operation Do not place the AC adapter on heat sensitive material Do not charge the DataNet while situated in a carrying case or without sufficient airflow...

Page 205: ...eiver Repeater Two mode module for creating and managing DataNet ZigBee network and extending network transmission range DNR800 Mini Repeater Module for extending network transmission range External A...

Page 206: ...d Temperature sensors Four channels mA V mV TC K J T PT 100 Pulse Frequency Contact Includes Power Amplifier for long range transmission DNL810 Data Logger Internal Digital Temperature and Humidity se...

Page 207: ...752 PT 100 temperature sensor and cable PT 100 temperature sensor Range 70 to 400 C 4 m cable length 12751 PT 100 temperature sensor and cable PT 100 temperature sensor Range 70 to 400 C 6 m cable len...

Page 208: ...198 Part Number Product Name Product Description...

Page 209: ...IEW BACKGROUND IMAGE EXAMPLE 25 FIGURE 10 LOGGER SETUP WINDOW 26 FIGURE 11 ONLINE DATA GRAPH VIEW 28 FIGURE 12 ONLINE DATA TABLE VIEW 29 FIGURE 13 ONLINE DATA STATISTICS VIEW 29 FIGURE 14 LOGGER TOOLT...

Page 210: ...MAIN WINDOW SENSOR VIEW 100 FIGURE 36 MAIN WINDOW HISTORY VIEW 103 FIGURE 37 DATA MAP 104 FIGURE 38 MAIN TOOLBAR ICONS 105 FIGURE 39 DEFINE NEW SENSOR DIALOG 115 FIGURE 40 OPTIONS PREFERENCES TAB 118...

Page 211: ...DIALOG MAIN WINDOW 172 FIGURE 60 UPTODATA CLIENT SHOWING AVAILABLE UPDATES 173 FIGURE 61 FIRMWARE UPDATE CENTER DIALOG 178 List of Tables TABLE 1 DATA LOGGER PROGRAMMING LIMITATIONS52 TABLE 2 DATA LO...

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