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VW MiniLogger,   2018/8/24

3

Connecting to the MiniLogger

Overview

This chapter tells how connect a PC to the MiniLogger using a 
serial cable.

Power Up

the MiniLogger

The MiniLogger requires two D-cell batteries. Alkaline batteries 
can last up to six months, but actual battery life depends on 
numerous variables such as the temperature, whether or not a 
radio is used, and how frequently data is retrieved.

1.

Connect the wires of the battery holder to the terminal post, if 
necessary.

2.

Orient and insert the batteries as shown on the battery holder. 

3.

The MiniLogger takes a reading immediately and then waits 
for its next scheduled reading. 

Red (+)   Black (–)

Orient the batteries as 
shown on the battery holder.

Signal cable not shown.

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Страница 1: ...subject to return upon request It is transmitted for the sole purpose of aiding the transaction of business between DGSI and the recipient All information data designs and drawings contained herein a...

Страница 2: ...ion 1 Installing the Manager Program 2 Connecting to the MiniLogger 4 Setting Up 8 Data Logging 12 Retrieving Data 14 About Radio MiniLoggers 18 Installing Base Station Software 19 Making a Radio ID L...

Страница 3: ...anager software on your PC Connecting to the MiniLogger tells how to connect your PC to the MiniLogger with a serial cable Setting Up tells how to set reading intervals and other functions of the Mini...

Страница 4: ...he link to start download ing the setup file 4 Double click on the downloaded file which is called setup manager exe 5 Follow on screen setup instructions If you are prompted to install the FTDI Chip...

Страница 5: ...tual battery life depends on numerous variables such as the temperature whether or not a radio is used and how frequently data is retrieved 1 Connect the wires of the battery holder to the terminal po...

Страница 6: ...PC card is required See troubleshooting later in this chapter 2 Connect one end of the interface cable to the PC s serial port and the other end of the cable to the MiniLogger s serial port Start the...

Страница 7: ...plained below Get a USB adapter if necessary as explained on the next page Check Connection Type 1 Click Communications on the menu bar 2 Confirm that Serial Cable is selected If it was not selected s...

Страница 8: ...tart the Manager program and click communications you should see the new port when your USB cable is plugged in If you do not see the port click the refresh button If the adapter does not work when yo...

Страница 9: ...r Change the Data For mat Campbell Slope ID or CSV If you are using a spreadsheet pro gram to analyze the data it is suggested that you select CSV format When Logger Memory is Full Choose either stop...

Страница 10: ...quency and sensor calibration factors Sensor ID Unique identifier established by the user Cannot be the same as the serial number Sensor Serial Number Sensor serial number from the factory When you re...

Страница 11: ...ion record matches the serial number of the sensor connected to the MiniLogger The Manager program applies these factors to readings that it retrieves from the MiniLogger The resulting data file will...

Страница 12: ...oncrete Sweep C If necessary try sweep B Jointmeter Submersible Sweep C If necessary try sweep B Piezometer Sweep C Rebar Stressmeter Sweep C If necessary try sweep B Settlement Cell 20 psi Sweep C If...

Страница 13: ...ubsequent read ings The default start time is always 2 minutes in the future accord ing to the MiniLogger s clock Edit this as needed but be sure to specify a start time that is in the future Log Ever...

Страница 14: ...he nylon washer Slide the nut nylon washer and rubber compression sleeve onto the sensor s signal cable 3 Insert the cable through the cable gland and connect the wires the MiniLogger s terminals as e...

Страница 15: ...ed to the MiniLogger s terminal post 2 Orient and insert the batteries as printed on the base of the battery holder Check Settings 1 Connect the MiniLogger to your PC 2 Start the Manager program 3 Cli...

Страница 16: ...time increases with the number of stored readings You can minimize retrieval times by regularly clearing the MiniLogger s memory after you collect the readings 1 Connect the MiniLogger to your PC and...

Страница 17: ...appear but will be blank Click Retrieve All Logger Manager displays time stamped readings both in Hz and engineering units 5 Click Save then navigate to the location where you want to save the file C...

Страница 18: ...tep After you retrieve readings from the MiniLogger you should clear the memory to make room for new readings 1 Check that the readings have been saved to your computer 2 Return to the Logger Manager...

Страница 19: ...e radio naturally shortens battery life Some testing has shown that when readings are taken at 1 hour intervals and retrieved four times a day batteries can last three months or more in moderate weath...

Страница 20: ...ctdetail 5593 type drivers all drivers will install with a single download and install process if using the online source Once you have downloaded the file open it and follow the instructions in the d...

Страница 21: ...o create the list You will need to perform these steps for each Radio MiniLogger in your system Selecting the Comm Port 1 Connect the base station to the PC and start the Logger Manager pro gram 2 Cli...

Страница 22: ...click Run to start running the sched uler Click OK to save and return to the main menu Station ID Enter the name of the remote station in this field The station name will be used as the file name when...

Страница 23: ...See chapter Auto Retrieval for more Delete Use this to delete a station from the list Select the station you want to delete by clicking on the Station ID or Logger Type Click on the Delete button the...

Страница 24: ...mber of times the Manager program will attempt to try retrieving data in the event of a failure If all attempts fail the schedule will be set for the next download interval before trying again Retry i...

Страница 25: ...uld be written Filename The name that the file should be on the server The FTP filename can be different from the download filename on the local PC Username The username required to log onto the serve...

Страница 26: ...a scheduled download is in progress The line will be highlighted to show that it is active Completed This will show that a scheduled download has completed successfully Retry Indicates that a schedule...

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