USER MANUAL
TYPE ML-2012/13
Manufacturers of low power instruments
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Product Description
The ML-2012/13 is designed to retrieve, and store data from various sensors. This data is logged onto the
embedded SD-card. Also the stored data can be send from the data logger to any remote computer you
like. To use this feature, you need a valid SIM-card. Contact your local telecommunications supplier for
more information on
the SIM card you will need. The unit accepts various power sources, selectable by
the different version types. The user should connect his sensor(s) of preference to the connector board of
the device. Captured data can be stored, send, visualized and manipulated in many ways.
The ML-2012/13 data logger is a small, ultra low power, high-end data logger with built-in QUAD-band
GPRS-modem. This small data logger, is further provided with an internal temperature sensor, 2 GB
micro SD-card and an SIM card slot. The logger can be powered by an internal 3.6 Volt Lithium battery
that will last for years when the logger is configured in a low-power mode.
The ML-2012 data logger can acquire physical signals by 4 current loop inputs, 4 digital inputs The ML-
2013 data logger can acquire physical signals by 4 current loop inputs, 4 digital inputs and 2 hires
amplified differential voltage inputs, which can be used to connect pyranometers or in combination with a
stable excitation voltage to connect “Wheatstone resistive bridge sensors” like load cells.
The data logger is provided with generic serial port drivers to capture measurements from ASCII,
MODBUS/RTU, NMEA or SDI-12 transponders, custom drivers can be developed on request. External
sensors/transponders can be powered by the data logger itself, to prevent them to consume power while
the data logger is a sleep. The excitation voltage is switched off during sleep as well.
Its key features are;
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A maximum sample rate of 4 Hz,
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Recording length up to 2 GB,
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Four channel 12 bits A/D Convertor for accurate current loop measurements,
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Two channels 16 bits differential A/D convertor for low voltage measurements (
ML-2013 only
),
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Internal micro SD-card with standard FAT-32 File system for easy use with a PC,
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Various analogue and digital inputs for use with sensors (see specification sheet),
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Easy configuration by menu’s of embedded menu,
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Can be used with Windows XP, Vista and W7
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Low power / long Battery life (see specification sheet),
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Embedded GPRS/GSM modem for remote operation,
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Quad band modem for use all over the world,
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Alarming by SMS and data delivery by e-Mail, FTP or TCP
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Internal voltage convertor for supplying 12 VDC power to the connected sensor(s),
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Stable excitation voltage to power Wheatstone bridged sensors (
ML-2013 only
),
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Firmware upgrade over the air for adding new features to your device.
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Remote configuration over the air, for adjusting your configuration from remote.
