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DT2350 2-Channel Strain Gauge 

 Load Cell Data Logger Manual 

 
 

ELM0099A 

RST Instruments Ltd. 

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OOSEN THE CABLE GLAND USING THE CABLE GLAND NUT WRENCH

 

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Remove the black cable plug from the cable gland. Refer to Figure 3-3. 

 

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EMOVE THE CABLE PLUG FROM THE CABLE GLAND

 

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Loosen the 4 Phillips screws on the top of the logger. Lift the cover off. 

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Insert the sensor cable with stripped wire ends through the cable glands and into 
the logger. Ensure the cable sheathes are inside the enclosure. 

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Connect the leads. Refer to Figure 3-4 and Table 3-1. 

Summary of Contents for DT2350

Page 1: ...9A All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document RST Instruments Ltd reserves the right to change the information at any time and ass...

Page 2: ...DT2350 2 Channel Strain Gauge Load Cell Data Logger Manual ELM0099A RST Instruments Ltd Page ii TABLE OF REVISIONS Rev Revision History Date Prepared By Approved By A Initial release 09 Apr 2019 MP JW...

Page 3: ...d Materials 2 3 2 Software Installation 2 3 3 Load Cell Connection 3 4 LOGGER CONFIGURATION 8 4 1 Logging Tab 8 4 2 Status Tab 10 4 3 Data View Tab 11 4 4 Monitor Tab 12 4 4 1 Graphical Monitor 13 4 5...

Page 4: ...ten screws in the following order and pattern 7 Figure 3 8 Mini B USB Port 7 Figure 3 9 Port and status indicators 8 Figure 4 1 The logging tab 9 Figure 4 2 The status tab 11 Figure 4 3 The data view...

Page 5: ...1 DT2350 LOAD CELL DATA LOGGER A mini B USB connector cable and RST Resource DVD are included in a standard DT2350 data logger shipment Contact RST Instruments if any items are missing from the shipme...

Page 6: ...ection 6 CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY DO NOT REPLACE THE BATTERY WITH AN ALKALINE OR ZINC CARBON BATTERY DO NOT SHIP THE DT2350 DATA LOGGER WITH THE BATTERY INSIDE 3 INSTALLATION 3 1...

Page 7: ...ABLE LOCATIONS THE LOGGER IS RAIN TIGHT ONLY AND NON SUBMERSIBLE NOTE THE PICTURES IN THIS SECTION ARE INSTRUCTIONAL AND MAY FEATURE A LOGGER OTHER THAN THE DT2350 TO ILLUSTRATE THE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Loo...

Page 8: ...cable plug from the cable gland Refer to Figure 3 3 FIGURE 3 3 REMOVE THE CABLE PLUG FROM THE CABLE GLAND 3 Loosen the 4 Phillips screws on the top of the logger Lift the cover off 4 Insert the sensor...

Page 9: ...ONS NOTE IGNORE PS AND PS TERMINALS WHEN CONNECTING THE 4 WIRE SENSORS TABLE 3 1 WIRING CHART FOR 4 AND 6 PIN CONNECTORS 4 Pin Connector Wires 6 Pin Connector A P Red A P B S Green B S C S White C S D...

Page 10: ...THE CABLE GLAND COULD DAMAGE THE CABLE UNDER TIGHTENING THE CABLE GLAND COULD CAUSE A LEAKAGE AND WATER DAMAGE FIGURE 3 5 TIGHTEN THE CABLE GLAND 9 For a stand alone data logger insert the battery in...

Page 11: ...ghten each screw in the X pattern as shown in Figure 3 7 Then securely tighten each screw in the X pattern FIGURE 3 7 TIGHTEN SCREWS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER AND PATTERN CAUTION ENSURE THE DT LOGGER HOS...

Page 12: ...50 is now ready to be configured for data logging 4 LOGGER CONFIGURATION The following sections detail how to correctly configure the DT2350 for data logging It is important to ensure the logger is pr...

Page 13: ...Data Logger Manual ELM0099A RST Instruments Ltd Page 9 CAUTION DATA LOSS WARNING ENSURE THE DATA HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED PRIOR TO APPLYING SETTINGS ALL EXISTING LOGGER DATA WILL BE ERASED DURING LOGGER SE...

Page 14: ...ger memory is full Select Stop Logging when Memory Full to stop collecting data when logger memory is full This option is recommended for locations with access issues where data may not be retrieved p...

Page 15: ...appear asking to append or overwrite data Append will continue to add data to existing readings in the memory Overwrite data will erase all data in the logger and restart the logging process 4 3 DATA...

Page 16: ...ain Gauge Load Cell Data Logger Manual ELM0099A RST Instruments Ltd Page 12 FIGURE 4 3 THE DATA VIEW TAB 4 4 MONITOR TAB The following section details the features of the Monitor Tab Figure 4 4 FIGURE...

Page 17: ...s when successfully connected to the data logger A green indicator will flash each time a sensor data is updated The program will display in each Sensor Reading field until communication is establishe...

Page 18: ...gs dialog and manipulate graph properties such as line style background color and grid lines 4 5 SENSOR TAB The Sensors tab shows current sensor configurations Figure 4 6 Readings are reported in mV V...

Page 19: ...cer elevation Display Format Click to customize monitor display settings Upload to Logger Click to update logger with current sensor settings Note Upload to Logger must be clicked to update logger wit...

Page 20: ...ncy and downloads folder location 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Press F1 or click the help button to activate the help system Answers to common problems and troubleshooting tips may be found by browsing help topi...

Page 21: ...or two SAFT LS 14500 AA batteries or equivalent Compact battery options are designed to support the same level of performance in the DT 2350 and are considered equivalent TABLE 6 1 BATTERY TYPES Batt...

Page 22: ...estimated battery life is 20 or less 6 3 CHANGING THE BATTERY The following steps outline the procedure to change the battery CAUTION CONNECT THE DATA LOGGER TO THE DT LOGGER HOST SOFTWARE AND RE APPL...

Page 23: ...nnections Tab Click on Advanced Click on Initialize Battery 7 Click on the Logging Tab Verify that the settings are correct Click on Apply Settings to verify any parameter changes or to ensure current...

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