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sq 16 Datalogger 
Operating Manual 

Page 18 

www.grantinstruments.com 

To add an Analog channel, click on the channel configuration icon and select the appropriate 
sensor/probe type from the drop down menu: 

                           

 

Select location in the example, Block A, Channel 1 is the default, click Add Channel. 

 

The software will show the probe input positions corresponding to the logger input pins: 

 

Repeat for other probes.  Hint, use the copy function if the probes are the same type:   

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for sq16

Page 1: ...sq16 sq16plus Datalogger sqhub Communications Gateway SquirrelView Software Operating Manual EN ...

Page 2: ...ou Contact Legal manufacturer Grant Instruments Cambridge Ltd Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6GB UK Tel 44 0 1763 260 811 E mail support grantinstruments com Representative in the European Union Grant Instruments Europe B V Strawinskylaan 411 WTC Tower A 4th Floor 1077 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands E mail grant eu grantinstruments com Country of Origin UK ...

Page 3: ...ing a mobile device 14 4 6 Using SquirrelView 15 4 6 1 SquirrelView Homepage 15 4 6 2 Logger Setup 16 4 6 3 Channel Setup 17 4 6 4 Editing Sample and Logging intervals 19 4 7 Logging Data 22 4 10 Download and Save Data 23 4 8 Format data 25 4 9 Product Description sqhub 27 4 9 1 Box contents 27 4 9 2 Front panel connections and indicators 27 4 10 Powering your sq hub Communications Gateway 28 4 11...

Page 4: ...sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 4 www grantinstruments com 7 2 Replacing the mains PSU 36 7 3 Support and Service 36 8 0 Optional Accessories 37 9 0 Troubleshooting 37 10 0 Compliance 38 ...

Page 5: ... 7 The warranty for this product is for THREE YEARS and should be registered by completing the on line registration form which can be found at www grantinstruments com Full details of warranty conditions can be found in section 8 of this manual If you have any questions regarding the operation of the equipment please contact your local distributor or Grant instruments who will be able to assist yo...

Page 6: ... the wiring used to connect to the sensor inputs must be adequate for the voltages to be measured This means for example that at least 75V rated insulation is required if using the 25V to 50V range sq16 and that at least 100V rated insulation is required if using the 40V to 60V range sq16plus The logger is designed to be powered by a class II power supply no Earth connection for maximum flexibilit...

Page 7: ...Card Unpack the contents check everything is present and retain the outer packaging for future use 4 1 2 Connections 1 Floating connections Connection Description Maximum permissible ratings Sensor Inputs sq16 Inputs for measuring voltage current and temperature Common mode voltage w r t supply 0V 60Vdc Voltage between pins 75Vdc Sensor Inputs sq16plus Inputs for measuring voltage current and temp...

Page 8: ...for 3 seconds Logger is idle not logging or armed or waiting for a trigger Momentarily press button Flash for 3 seconds Logger is logging Momentarily press button Flash for 3 seconds Indicates alarm s triggered Momentarily press button Continuous for 3 seconds Indicates a logger fault Momentarily press button Alternate for 3 seconds Logger is programmed armed and ready to log waiting for a trigger...

Page 9: ... 3 16 Comms 0V 4 Event State Input 4 17 RS232 Rx 5 Event State Input 5 18 RS232 RTS 6 Event State Input 6 19 RS232 CTS 7 Event State Input 7 20 RS232 TX 8 Event State Input 8 21 Fast Pulse Input 1 Pulse Channel 87 9 Ground 22 Fast Pulse Input 2 Pulse Channel 86 10 Alarm Output A 23 Slow Pulse Input 1 Pulse Channel 85 11 Alarm Output B 24 Slow Pulse Input 2 Pulse Channel 84 13 Alarm Output C 25 Gro...

Page 10: ...that replacement batteries are of the same manufacturer type and condition Power can be provided by a USB connection from a powered USB socket in a PC or Laptop For continuous use where mains power is available plug the MPU 12V mains adapter into an accessible mains outlet Insert the Jack plug into the sq16 External power input Only use the mains adapter supplied by Grant Instruments for the exter...

Page 11: ...le in your PC Download folder 4 If you have purchased the SQS200 or SQS300 professional software upgrade register online to receive the upgraded licence This is available on the same SquirrelView Software web page or directly from this link Request Professional software Grant Instruments or this QR code 5 The Licence file will be sent to your registered email address Save a copy of the Licence cer...

Page 12: ...ng Manual Page 12 www grantinstruments com To upgrade from the Basic to Professional Licence at a later stage click on the About button in SquirrelView followed by the Import New Licence button SquirrelView is now ready to use ...

Page 13: ...he logger The Plug icon will change to Connected and the logger will appear in the Device Tree with the logger serial number followed by the logger model sq16 or sq16plus for example KX2120113 sq16 Click on the Logger Settings icon to configure your logger with sensor inputs and other logging configuration details Once configured click on the logger s name to select and enable logging and metering...

Page 14: ...d up with the Bluetooth turned on see section 2 Open the SquirrelView App and select the Bluetooth icon The App will find all available Grant loggers within range using Bluetooth or Wi Fi if using a sqhub Your logger can be identified by its serial number for example KX2120113 or it s Logger Identification name if it has been configured Tap on the Logger item in the list to setup the sensor inputs...

Page 15: ...bon which is arranged in 4 main sections These handle set up actions during logging handling job files and data sets as well as the option to check logger alarm status Below the main ribbon and to the left side are three areas which can be expanded or collapsed by clicking on them the Device Tree Datasets and Setup Files Under the device tree is the connection icon When connecting a logger with a ...

Page 16: ...e and connect logger using the USB cable Click on the Connection under Device Tree The Logger is now connected The software will detect what type of logger it is and display the type and serial number For a full list of data logger products this software will support refer to the specification table To configure the logger click on the icon associated to the logger to open the logger settings ...

Page 17: ...erent types of channels that may be measured and recorded by the sq16 and sq16plus loggers these are Analog for Resistance Voltage Current Temperature Thermistor Thermocouple PTD Calculated Log mathematical calculations on measured channels Pulse Pulse count and pulse rate measurements Event Monitor and record the digital inputs as a number 0 255 or state 8 bit Reference Junction Log the internal ...

Page 18: ... icon and select the appropriate sensor probe type from the drop down menu Select location in the example Block A Channel 1 is the default click Add Channel The software will show the probe input positions corresponding to the logger input pins Repeat for other probes Hint use the copy function if the probes are the same type ...

Page 19: ... Sample and Logging intervals The Default logging method is Interval and default Sample and Logging Intervals are 1 per second These may be changed by clicking on the which opens the Logging Method menu Clicking on the opens the Logging Method menu Logging Method This specifies how the readings taken for a channel are logged to memory there are following different logging options Interval Readings...

Page 20: ... Sample Interval Sample Count and Logging Interval The sample interval default is 1 second this means all channels are monitored every second Readings are not necessarily logged and stored every second as the Logging Interval determines this To increase the time between logged readings edit the Sample Count whilst leaving the Sample Interval at 1 per second For example in the following with a Samp...

Page 21: ... name and details of the file may be edited Setup files may be exported so that they are saved outside SquirrelView software for example and emailed or copied to another user Clicking on allows this Tick the appropriate Setup File and click on Export Setup Files this will allow files will be saved locally as JSON files ...

Page 22: ...o the logger highlight and click on Arm Selected The notification Logging will appear next to the logger Should you wish to meter the data that is view the readings in real time click on Meter Selected Meter mode allows you to view data from all measurement channels at a frequency of 1 reading per second in real time ...

Page 23: ...te then the logging process may be stopped by clicking on Disarm Selected At this point a Job File with the measured data is created in the data logger memory This data can be saved as a Dataset To do this click on Job File Manager The files in the data logger with their download status are displayed by time and date Once downloaded the data can be viewed in a Dataset click on New Dataset This ope...

Page 24: ...sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 24 www grantinstruments com The newly created dataset will appear in the Dataset library ...

Page 25: ...o display data Select Absolute Time to display the time and date of the measured readings Options for changing the graph display and formatting the data are available through the menu tabs on the right side of the display Here you can edit the graph type change the title of the graph alter the x and y axis and add threshold limit values Use the cursor to highlight an area of the data and zoom in o...

Page 26: ...sq 16 Datalogger Operating Manual Page 26 www grantinstruments com ...

Page 27: ...nel connections and indicators Status Indicator colour What this means Blue Amber Green Power ON sequence Amber Red Blue Power OFF sequence Repeated Amber Flashing Busy please wait Green double Flash every 3 seconds Wi Fi Access Point Mode Green single Flash every 3seconds Wi Fi Network connected Red single Flash every 3 seconds Unable to connect to Wi Fi Network Reset button function Action Statu...

Page 28: ...6 or sq16 plus loggers Additional loggers can be powered using a mains powered USB2 Hub not supplied 4 11 Connecting to your logger across a network using a sqhub 4 11 1 Connect SquirrelView Desktop Software to your sqhub Ensure SquirrelView Desktop Software is installed and started and your sqhub is powered on Connect the sqhub to the same Ethernet Local Area Network as the PC using a network cab...

Page 29: ...ssword is granthub In SquirrelView your new sqhub will appear in the Device Tree Note that any existing sqhubs on a Wi Fi network will disconnect whilst this setup is in progress Your sqhub can be identified the Device tree by its Serial number In this example KW228007 Click on the Plug icon of the sqhub to connect On the SquirrelView mainscreen click on Hub Settings Your new sqhub will be availab...

Page 30: ...alogger Operating Manual Page 30 www grantinstruments com Reconnect your PC to your chosen Wi Fi network Your sqhub will now be available again in the SquirrelView Desktop Software Device tree Local Area Network ...

Page 31: ...vailable in the SquirrelView Desktop Software Device tree Local Area Network USB Start SquirrelView Desktop Your sqhub can be identified the Device tree by its Serial number In this example KW228007 Click on the Plug icon of the sqhub to connect and view the loggers attached to the sqhub The Plug icon will change to Connected and the loggers will appear in the Device Tree with the logger serial nu...

Page 32: ...Once configured click on the logger s name in the Device Tree to select and enable logging and metering of sensor data For further information and product details please refer to 34707 Logger Operating Manual available to download from our website at https grantinstruments com data acquisition squirrel loggers sq series overview Also available on individual Squirrel product web pages ...

Page 33: ... 150 C 30 C to 150 C User 50 C to 150 C 50 C to 150 C Thermocouple B 250 C to 1820 C 250 C to 1820 C C 0 C to 2320 C 0 C to 2320 C D 0 C to 2320 C 0 C to 2320 C J 200 C to 1200 C 200 C to 1200 C K 200 C to 1372 C 200 C to 1372 C N 200 C to 1300 C 200 C to 1300 C R 50 C to 1768 C 50 C to 1768 C S 50 C to 1768 C 50 C to 1768 C T 200 C to 400 C 200 C to 400 C Pt 100 2 wire IEC751 200 C to 850 C 200 C...

Page 34: ...S 4 x open drain FET 36V 0 1A Max SENSOR POWER SUPPLY Regulated 5 VDC 50mA or supply voltage 100mA TIME AND DATE In built clock SCALING DATA Displays readings in preferred engineering units MEMORY Internal 16Gb Up to 250 000 000 readings External 16Gb removable MMC SD memory card RESOLUTION Up to 6 significant digits PROGRAMMING LOGGER SET UP SquirrelView software or SquirrelView App COMMUNICATION...

Page 35: ...0V AC input 12V DC output 12V DC external power input jack socket 3 Physical properties Dimensions W235 x D175 x H55 mm Weight 1 2kgs Operating ambient temperature limits 30 C to 60 C Storage ambient temperature limits 30 C to 65 C Altitude above sea level Up to 2 000m 6 500ft Maximum relative humidity 80 RH up to 31 C 6 0 Warranty Information When used in laboratory conditions according to this m...

Page 36: ...t is intended to be used The mains PSU must be suitably rated for the logger it is intended to be used with refer to section 5 2 of this manual for further details No user replaceable parts if the PSU is damaged do not use it disconnect it from the supply immediately and contact Grant Instruments or your authorised service agent for replacement You can continue to use the logger on battery power o...

Page 37: ...se inputs SB102 Current Shunts Pack of 4 precision resistors for 4 20mA analogue channels CS202 Cables for connecting SQ16 loggers to computers USB cable A Plug to micro B Plug 1 5m 34379 Terminal Blocks 3 way Plug in terminal block with cable restraint for sensor power supply 14174 6 way Plug in terminal block with cable restraint for sensor probe inputs 18097 Temperature and Humidity probes Gran...

Page 38: ...e UK Restriction of the Use of Certain Substances in Electrical and Electronic equipment Regulations 2012 and the EU RoHS Directive 2011 65 EC including 2015 863 This means the products are free of Lead and other hazardous substances covered by the directive Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility This product complies with the requirements of the UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 an...

Page 39: ...urope B V Shepreth Strawinskylaan 411 Cambridgeshire WTC Tower A 4th Floor SG8 6GB 1077 XX AMSTERDAM UK THE NETHERLANDS Tel 44 0 1763 260811 grant eu grantinstruments com salesdesk grantinstruments com www grantinstruments com 34707 V2 DMN U86 Oct 2022 ...

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