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Using the IntelliLogger™

Using

the

IntelliLogger™

October 2016

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Page 1: ...Using the IntelliLogger 1 Using the IntelliLogger October 2016...

Page 2: ...11 Enclosure and Mounting 12 User Interface 14 Buttons 14 Power Switch 15 Status Indicator LEDs 15 Liquid Crystal Display 15 Indicators 17 Power and Ground Connections 17 Power and Ground 17 Chassis...

Page 3: ...232 PC 24 RS 232 Comm 24 USB 24 BBus 25 Ethernet 25 Compact Flash Socket 25 Lithium Coin Cell Backup Battery 25 Battery Replacement 26 3 Interface Modules 27 Overview 27 BBus Interconnect 27 Internal...

Page 4: ...Channels Channels I P 49 Frequency Inputs Channels Q and R 52 Frequency Discrete Output Channels Channels S U 53 Dedicated 5 volt Output Channel EXC 54 Interface module Mounting 54 Surface Mounting Fi...

Page 5: ...ts ranging from industrial plant floors to vehicle to outdoor environments As a low power instrument it is well suited to battery operation The IntelliLogger finds itself equally at home as a permanen...

Page 6: ...log and digital in an IntelliLogger system can be expanded by the addition of one or more Interface Modules Modules are connected to the System Base via the integral BBus connectors allowing up to 16...

Page 7: ...7 Isolated Analog Input Interface Module HYPERWARE II SOFTWARE Supplied with the IntelliLogger is a powerful Windows based software package called HyperWare II Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Communications Wi...

Page 8: ...ime graphical display of data as it is being processed by the IntelliLogger ACCESSORY COMPONENTS A continually expanding family of accessory components is offered for the IntelliLogger system A few of...

Page 9: ...levels Conditional logging based on time of day or elapsed time dual speed logging initiated by User programmed conditions and more Integral Liquid Crystal Display LCD for system status as well as loc...

Page 10: ...Using the IntelliLogger 10 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician to help...

Page 11: ...tion options and Network features e g Email FTP Web Page serving etc Model Analog Inputs BBus for Interface Module connection IL 10 Three non isolated 10 bit resolution inputs for thermocouple Vdc and...

Page 12: ...ts one of the housed systems should be considered Contact Logic Beach about the IL 250 IL 300 The IntelliLogger can be surface mounted using the IL Mounting Bracket PN 3539 30010 This flat plate is fi...

Page 13: ...es can be fastened in a stair step method to the bottom of the IntelliLogger Back mounting of modules in this way requires the use of the Module Mounting Bracket PN 3539 30000 Two or three modules can...

Page 14: ...ED FYI The label ENABLE was chosen rather than START for a subtle but important reason When the ENABLE button is pressed execution of the Program Net commences but that does not necessarily mean that...

Page 15: ...er top of the IL front panel These indicators are under Program Net control and can be programmed by the user for desired visual feedback such as temperature is in bounds pump is on etc LIQUID CRYSTAL...

Page 16: ...ssages are defined within the Program Net prior to deployment STATUS Provides a sequence of system information displays including such items as date time memory status Unit Name supply and backup memo...

Page 17: ...ting connector and wiring connections made POWER AND GROUND Power and ground connections are made via the top terminal strip at connections numbered 15 through 17 For installations with a single power...

Page 18: ...e provides three over current protected analog inputs with 10 bit bipolar resolution Signal connections for these analog inputs are made on the top terminal strip at terminal locations 1 through 9 and...

Page 19: ...NNELS AI_A AND AI_B Channels AI_A and AI_B feature programmable gain amplifiers resulting in up to 8 ranges of input Each of these analog inputs can be individually configured to accept and process si...

Page 20: ...s to tug the fuse straight up and out of its socket The fuse is rated 100mA and is a Littelfuse model 273 100 which is commercially available via electronic distributors or direct from Logic Beach Add...

Page 21: ...or frequency signal sources sharing a common ground or reference ensure that the source s ground or reference is connected to the terminal strip common terminal to prevent shorting out of the source s...

Page 22: ...e a few times upon closure until they settle into a steady closed state The GPDI circuitry is fast enough to detect these bounces as many On Off signals and that signal could be logged as multiple tra...

Page 23: ...are short circuit protected and can be shorted indefinitely without damage Protection circuitry in series with the outputs limits the drive current and the output voltage will drop as a function of t...

Page 24: ...On the bottom end of the IntelliLogger are a variety of communication connectors for RS 232 USB Ethernet and BBus communications These connectors are provided for communication between a PC and the I...

Page 25: ...the end of the ejector and the card will pop out The CF card can be used in place of internal memory for storing logged data which may be able to store considerably more data than possible using inter...

Page 26: ...ing screwdriver Carefully lift off the top cover while keeping the electronics board stationary Do NOT pull upwards on the electronics board because it is still attached at the bottom end The coin cel...

Page 27: ...modules Modules that are connected on the BBus must be assigned unique Addresses such that communications can be routed correctly Note The IntelliLogger model IL 10 although equipped with a BBus phys...

Page 28: ...ch The last module in IntelliLogger deployments with long BBus runs should have a BBus terminator stub plugged into the second BBus connector This terminator serves to minimize signal distortion MODUL...

Page 29: ...tus Menu 2 Push Select to enter into the Status section then NEXT repetitively until the Installed Hardware menu appears 3 Press SELECT and a display of the installed Interface Modules will list with...

Page 30: ...ules Connected Clicking on any of the graphics representing modules will result in an informational dialog Figure 3 5 showing the module type address Serial Number Firmware version if the module inclu...

Page 31: ...Properties Dialog Figure 3 6 Change Module Name Dialog MODULE NAME To change the name given to a particular module click the Change button next to the module name in the Module Properties dialog to o...

Page 32: ...ule Reflash operation Note that this is a different operation than the Reflash of the logger base unit as this sequence pertains only to the selected Interface Module BBUS POWER BOOSTER BPB 1 The BPB...

Page 33: ...es including the ILIM 7 module are designed for use only with Class 2 30Vdc voltages and the inputs should not be connected to any high voltage sources as potentially lethal injury could result Figure...

Page 34: ...le is identical to that of the External Module however the BBus connection between the IntelliLogger System Base and the ILIM 7 assembly is inside the enclosure Figure 3 8 IL 80 with Integrated ILIM 7...

Page 35: ...channels A through D offer an additional range Vdc Hi that allows for direct connection of Vdc signals up to 30Vdc Analog input channels are configured for current or voltage thermocouple via a DIP sw...

Page 36: ...I software channel settings CURRENT All eight input channels offer bipolar mAdc input that allows for direct connection for signals up to 22 mAdc As a current input 8 sub ranges ranging down to 190uA...

Page 37: ...from the Programming window and icons representing the currently configured channel type will be available for use during the development of a Program Net Software input range configuration and utiliz...

Page 38: ...peratures as negative temperatures Shielded thermocouple wire is recommended in electrically noisy environments for optimum signal protection If shielded wire is used the shield should be connected to...

Page 39: ...l protection If shielded wire is used the shield should be connected to the terminal marked SH The Shield serves to conduct away electrical noise picked up by the thermocouple shield and shunt it to E...

Page 40: ...iring exposes both conductors equally to the ambient electrical noise This common mode type noise is easier to reject by the Interface Modules input signal conditioning circuitry than unbalanced or di...

Page 41: ...hen the load current draw exceeds approximately 25mA Figure 3 14 Excitation Output Voltage vs Current For many sensor excitation applications the output voltage can be measured once with a voltage met...

Page 42: ...checkbox called Enable Excitation During Reading Checking this box will enable operation Excitation Output On Time Extension The duration that the Excitation Output voltage is ON prior to the actual...

Page 43: ...tput Channels in the ILIM 2 are listed in Table 3 2 Channel Type Qty Function Event or Counter 8 Individually user programmable for Event On Off or Counter input Event Counter Input Output 8 Individua...

Page 44: ...ntelliLogger System Base via BBus Internal Module The ILIM 2 can also be ordered integrated into an IntelliLogger System base enclosure The IntelliLogger IL 90 contains an ILIM 2 Digital Interface Mod...

Page 45: ...8 Digital Channel markings are visible on both Case and PCB of ILIM 2 INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNEL DETAILS This section provides details on the function signal compatibility and usage of the suite of digi...

Page 46: ...ll eight of the General Purpose Digital Inputs Connecting digital inputs with different ground potentials can damage the digital inputs and damage the ILIM 2 Interface Module For this reason Users mus...

Page 47: ...es are described below Using channels as Event Inputs During Program Net execution channels configured as Event inputs are scanned per the sampling rate configured in the Program Net by the user The s...

Page 48: ...Program Net to continually increment or be cleared reset to zero after each read Pay special attention to the counter settings in the HyperWare dialog boxes when setting up your Program Net Figure 3...

Page 49: ...t bounce is a phenomenon that can occur when a mechanical switch closes During switching the physical electrical contacts inside the switch can bounce against each other a number of times opening and...

Page 50: ...erWare as a Digital Outputs Channels I through P will function as Open Collector Outputs These Digital Outputs can be programmed to turn on and off using HyperWare The Digital Output of each channel i...

Page 51: ...removed and a short time is allowed for the thermal fuse to cool the output should return to normal operation Note 1 Some loads may require higher start up currents inrush than their continuous ON cu...

Page 52: ...e the Module Input Frequency Range Frequency Input channels can sample frequencies ranging from 0 25Hz to 10KHz depending on the waveform and peak to peak amplitude of the incoming signal Signal Sensi...

Page 53: ...Two methods of interface to the Frequency Output exist Voltage Output The output is a driven square wave which cycles between a Low state the output is shorted to circuit ground and a High state the o...

Page 54: ...dc regulated output is provided on the ILIM 2 This 5V source can be used for driving loads as well as sensor excitation The 5Vdc Excitation output is short circuit current limited to approximately 25m...

Page 55: ...Using the IntelliLogger 55 Figure 3 28 ILIM 7 With Surface Mounting Plate...

Page 56: ...e fastened together by use of multiple Angle Bracket Kits then the complete assembly fastened to the wall via the Surface Mounting Plate above To attach an Interface Module onto the back of a logger S...

Page 57: ...screws provided attach the face of the module to the back of the IL 80 Figure 3 31 Note that four holes are provided in the face of the module Two are aligned for use in mounting the module to an IL...

Page 58: ...n the module bottom to the angle bracket and the module top and reinstall the 2 screws on the top and bottom ends of the module Then install the 3 screws through the angle bracket the module top and t...

Page 59: ...011 Broke single manual into two separate software and hardware documents OCTOBER 4 2016 Minor updates and corrections Corrected wrong Chapter references after IL HW II manual split Added additional C...

Page 60: ...Using the IntelliLogger 60 5 NOTES...

Page 61: ...3 RS232 COMM 24 RS232 PC 24 USB 24 D Display See also LCD E ENABLE button 14 Enter Data Marker 16 Erase Logged Data 16 Event icon 21 F Fuses Access Cover 18 ILIM 7 Input Protection 41 ILIM 7 Module Pr...

Page 62: ...ig Picture 5 User Interface 14 Interface Module Mounting 55 Surface mounting 55 Interface Modules 6 Name 32 Reflash Firmware 33 L LCD 15 Operation 15 M Manual Revision History 60 Interface Module 57 N...

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