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USB-5106 User's Guide

Specifications

USB-5106 with cable

Table 2. USB-5106 with cable specifications

Parameter

CABLE-4-20mA

CABLE-ADAP5

CABLE-ADAP10

CABLE-ADAP24

Measurement
Range

0 mA to 20.1 mA

0 V to 5.0 V

0 V to 10 V

0 V to 24 V

Accuracy

±0.001 mA
±0.2% of reading

±0.2 mV
±0.3% of reading

±0.4 mV
±0.3% of reading

±1.0 mV
±0.3% of reading

Resolution

0.3 µA

80 µV

160 µV

384 µV

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Page 2: ...in any form by any means electronic mechanical by photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Measurement Computing Corporation Notice Measurement Computing Corporation does not authorize any Measurement Computing Corporation product for use in life support systems and or devices without prior written consent from Measurement Computing Corporation Life support devic...

Page 3: ...nctional Details 7 External components 7 Start Stop button 7 Alarm Stats button 7 Mounting magnets 7 Battery compartment 7 USB port 7 Mounting loops 7 External sensor inputs 8 LCD Screen 8 Setting up the USB 5106 9 Data logging options 9 Logging modes 9 Alarm modes 10 Connecting external sensors 11 Compatible sensors 11 Reading out the logger 13 Recording internal logger events 13 Mounting the log...

Page 4: ...of objects on a screen such as buttons text boxes and check boxes italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles and to emphasize a word or phrase Where to find more information Additional information about USB 5106 hardware is available on our website at www mccdaq com You can also contact Measurement Computing Corporation with specific questions Knowledgebase kb m...

Page 5: ...ip when the sensor reading rises above or falls below a specified measurement Set up burst logging in which the logger records data at a different interval during certain conditions Calculate minimum maximum average and standard deviation statistics Use the built in LCD screen to check current readings and to monitor logging status battery use and memory consumption between readouts TheUSB 5106 da...

Page 6: ...device is installed when you install the software Therefore you need to install the USB 5100 Series Data Logger Software before you install the hardware For operation on a Windows operating system we recommend that you run Windows Update to update your operating system with the latest USB drivers Perform the following steps to connect a USB 5100 Series data logger 1 Install the two AAA batteries S...

Page 7: ...er events on page 13 or to turn on the LCD screen on if it is configured to be off Alarm Stats button Use this button to clear a tripped alarm see Alarm on page 10 or to cycle between statistics alarm readings and the current sensor reading Mounting magnets Four built in mounting magnets on the rear of the device are used to mount the logger to a magnetic surface Battery compartment The battery co...

Page 8: ...below The alarm symbol clears depending on how alarms are configured If the alarm is configured to clear when the logger is relaunched this symbol remains on the LCD Otherwise it clears when the sensor reading is back within the alarm limits or you press the Alarm Stats button for 3 seconds The channel number associated with the sensor reading Up to four channels are visible at one time The sensor...

Page 9: ...elected in the software If you choose a logging interval less than 15 seconds the data will be recorded at the faster interval but the temperature readings will only be updated on the screen every 15 seconds When the logger has stopped logging the LCD screen remains on until the logger is offloaded to a computer unless launched with the Turn LCD off option Once the logger is offloaded and disconne...

Page 10: ...nsor channels The alarm symbol displays on the LCD screen when an alarm is tripped Alarm limits are checked when the LCD screen refreshes every 15 seconds You can set the alarm mode to Cumulative or Consecutive Cumulative raises an alarm when the sensor is out of range for a specified number of samples The high or low samples don t need to be consecutive Consecutive raises an alarm when the sensor...

Page 11: ...rnal input jacks but others require additional cables as described in the following sections If you disconnect a sensor or if it is not fully inserted into the jack while the logger is logging an erroneous sensor reading can appear on the LCD for that channel In addition erroneous readings will be logged and saved in the data file depending on the logging interval for example if a sensor is discon...

Page 12: ...ut off the end of the gray cable where it connects to the blue and yellow wires as it contains the precision resistor required for current measurement The 4 20 mA input cable is for use in indoor and outdoor environments Figure 5 shows a schematic of the 4 20 mA input cable Figure 5 4 20 mA input cable diagram Figure 6 shows a wiring diagram of the 4 20 mA input cable Figure 6 4 20 mA input cable ...

Page 13: ...how to read out logged data Recording internal logger events The logger records the following internal events to track logger operation and status You can plot these events after reading out the logger and opening the data file Internal Event Name Definition Host Connected The logger is connected to the computer Started The Start Stop button was pressed to begin logging Stopped The logger received...

Page 14: ...kV Avoid electrostatic discharge by grounding yourself using a wrist strap or touch the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge Battery information The logger requires two user replaceable AAA 1 5 volt alkaline batteries Non rechargeable lithium batteries can be used for operation at the extreme ends of the logger operating range Expected battery life varies...

Page 15: ...s in fire Do not expose the contents of the batteries to water Dispose of the batteries according to local regulations The USB 5100 Series Data Logger Software lets you record the current battery voltage at each logging interval this option is disabled by default Recording battery life at each logging interval takes up memory and therefore reduces logging duration It is recommended you only record...

Page 16: ...hen memory full push button or date time Restart mode Push button Time accuracy 1 minute per month at 25 C 77 F refer to the Time Accuracy plot below Resolution 16 bit Battery life 1 year typical with logging rate of 1 minute and a sampling interval of 15 seconds or greater Battery type Two AAA 1 5 V alkaline batteries user replaceable Memory 4 MB 1 9 million measurements maximum Download type USB...

Page 17: ...le specifications Parameter CABLE 4 20mA CABLE ADAP5 CABLE ADAP10 CABLE ADAP24 Measurement Range 0 mA to 20 1 mA 0 V to 5 0 V 0 V to 10 V 0 V to 24 V Accuracy 0 001 mA 0 2 of reading 0 2 mV 0 3 of reading 0 4 mV 0 3 of reading 1 0 mV 0 3 of reading Resolution 0 3 µA 80 µV 160 µV 384 µV ...

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