AC Current Data Logger
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OM-DLAC DATA LOGGER INSTRUCTIONS
The OMEGA OM-DLAC Data Logger is a self-contained precision instrument for
recording AC Current using a clamp on probe. The OM-DLAC can store up to
16,000 measurements for each recording. The recordings can be read using the
supplied PC interface or the optional OM-DP3 Data Plotter.
The Windows™ compatible software allows the user to set the OM-DLAC for a
recording session, read the recorded data in text or graphical format, and to
store the recorded data for future reference or analysis. Applications include
monitoring of compressor and fan run cycles, new installation tests, trouble
shooting intermittent problems, etc. Refer to the following instructions for expla-
nations of how to record and how to retrieve AC Current recordings.
S
OFTWARE
I
NSTALLATION
The
Data Logger to PC
program is supplied on 3-½
″
floppy disks. To install the
software follow the instructions below:
1.
Insert disk 1 of 2 into Drive A.
1.
If you are using Window™98/95, click on
START
, then click on
RUN.
3.
Type
A:SETUP
and press
Enter
.
4.
If you are using Windows™3.1, click on
Program Manager
.
5.
Select
FILE
, and select
RUN
.
6.
Type
A:SETUP
and press
Enter
.
To get the latest product information and current release of the Data Logger to
PC software visit the OMEGA website at
www.omega.com
If you are not familiar with the above commands, refer to the instructions that are
supplied with your version of Windows™.
S
ETTING THE
D
ATA
L
OGGER
The OM-DLAC recording interval or sampling rate is the time between each cur-
rent measurement that is saved in the logger’s memory. This interval is set from
the PC interface program (supplied) or from the optional OM-DP3 Data Plotter.
This interval can be set from 5 seconds to 60 minutes. A user message of up to
20 characters can also be stored in the OM-DLAC. This message can be used to
identify a customer’s location or identify a particular logger for tracking pur-
poses. Use the example below to set a OM-DLAC logger.
1.
Plug the PC interface cable OM-DLS into the printer port of the computer
being used to set the OM-DLAC. Plug the OM-DLAC being set to the cable
from the PC interface cable DLCABLE (part of OM-DLS package).
1.
Start the Data Logger program. If you are using Windows™98/95, click on
Start
, click on
Programs
, click on
Omegalog
, click on
OMEGALOG
. If you
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