Electrocorder Model: EC-1A
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When the required information has been input, download to the
connected Electrocorder by clicking the ‘Write Setup’ icon. The
Electrocorder is now ready to monitor current.
When the Electrocorder is recording a flashing green light will
show. When it has completed recording, the green light will fully
extinguish and IF an external PSU is being used than a steady
red light will appear on the unit. Otherwise the red (stopped)
light will not light, so completion is signified by the absence of
a flashing green. The database contained within Electrosoft will
also advise that the unit has completed recording and is ready
to be collected. To download the recorded data connect the
Electrocorder to the PC serial port and click the ‘Read Setup’
icon. The recorded data is displayed for analysis.
This document is produced in conjunction with the Help file
contained in Electrosoft, which contains a detailed explanation
of all features and contains information, which should be studied
prior to using this product.
USB to RS232 Serial Converter
(for use only with RS232 models)
If you have purchased a USB to RS232 converter, you must
install the drivers. You can use the drivers shipped with the
program which may be in the USB sub-folder within the Program
Folder, normally C:\Program Files\Electrosoft\USB. You can
download them from the website www.electrocorder.com or use
the disk, if one came with the converter.
The following describes the XP installation, other operating
systems will vary slightly. When you plug the converter into the
PC, it will detect it and identify the new hardware as UC232R,
Windows will then ask to search for the drivers, choose “Yes, this
time only”, then on the next screen choose, “Install from a list
location” then specify the location of the drivers, possibly the USB
sub folder, in the installation folder, or wherever you saved the
files to when you downloaded from the internet.
When installed, make a note of the serial or COM port number
the converter has been assigned to and when you run Electrosoft,
select the appropriate serial port or COM port number.
SAFETY TIPS
Current input is labelled ‘A1’.
Prior to connection of the logger to any system:-
1. f possible electrically isolate the conductors to which you wish
to connect.
2. Current input sensor must only be used around insulated
conductors.
3. Using insulating gloves, connect the each current sensor in
turn around each current carrying conductor.
4. The sensor lead is double layer, with a copper braid. Should
the lead become scuffed and/or damaged, the white inner
braid could become visible through the black outer layer. If this
is the case seek further advise on the condition of the unit and
whether it may be used safely.
5. Do not connect the PC while the current sensors are around
conductors, unless the conductors are heavily insulated.
Feature Benefit
Unit is small and lightweight
Easy to install
Easy to use Windows software
Can be used by non-technical staff
Electrosoft contains internal database
Allows effective management of
distributed Electrocorders
True RMS current measurement
A true reading
Soft carry case, with handle
Allows you to keep and carry all the leads etc.
together with the logger
Features & benefits of the EC-1A logger system
Phase
New EU
UK
US
Colour Code
Colour Code
Color Code
A (L1)
Brown
Red
Black
B (L2)
Black
Yellow
Red
C (L3)
Grey
Blue
Blue
N (Neutral)
Blue
Black
White
G
Yell/Green Yell/Green Green
(Ground/Earth) Stripe
Stripe
Yell/Green
Conductor colour codes around the world
Inputs and Connections on Various Systems
Colour and
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Input Terminal
(1-Wire)
(2-Wire)
(3-Wire)
Brown (A1)
X (L1)
X (L1)
X (L1)
Black (A2)
X (G/E)
X (L2)
Grey (A3)
X (L3)
Single Phase Systems
(logging current in ‘L1’)
Simply connect sensor A1 around the ‘L1 conductor’ and press
the start button.
Single Phase 3 Wire Systems
(logging current in ‘L1’)
Connect sensor A1 around the ‘L1 conductor’,‘L2 conductor’ or
‘L3 conductor’ then press the start button.
Power Measurement
(power in ‘L1’)
Connect sensor A1 around the ‘L1 conductor’ then press the
start button. When logging is complete, upload the data to a PC
using Electrosoft. Now click on the Power Tab and input the
nominal voltage on the conductors. The graphs shown represent
the power.
L1
L2
L3
N
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