Microcor ® Data Logger - Rohrback Cosasco Systems
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1. Microcor Tools Site MDL E L E Site Communications Config DL Transfer C New Site Remove Create Site Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection Configuration Start Start Default Port i z Autostart Set Default Port Auto Archiving Data Logger Communication Com Port 4 k Sa Exit Site MDL Initialized Microcor Data Logger 8 4 Configure Configure DL Transfer Tab Select an Address to use by clicking the or buttons 0 to 99 Check Data Logger as Connection type Select probe and element type from drop down menus Input the probe span Input desired sampling interval 10 60 Input desired tag name Click Store Setup to initialize configuration Click Apply to save configuration Oe MD oe OP Microcor Tools Site MDL E a E Site Communicatons Y Config DL Transfer L DataDisplay Eventlog EEE Address 15 LE Description Com Port C gt b i K MDL TEST Show Data Delete Data Move to Archives Load from Archives Read DL Contig 72072071 11 16 AM i To modify configuration edit white text fields and click Store Setup followed by Apply The MDL is now configured and ready to take Measurements Go to Data Display section to read instructions on retrieving and viewing data Microcor Data Logger 9 CheckMate DL Method Hardware Hazloc Safe The2. Microcor Data Logger 21 Appendix A Product Certifications PLEASE REFER TO MWT 3905
3. Move to Archives Load from Apply Help Read DL Config MARMOR DATA 2008 07 15 3 52 PM If data already exists for the chosen address following dialogue box will appear Microcor Tools v Do you want bo append the new data to the file or replace it SS To append data click Yes To replace data click No Cancel Press Yes to add the new data onto an existing file This is the normal method if the data in the Data Logger is deleted after it is collected each time in order to speed data transfer It also prevents reaching the maximum storage capacity in the data logger at which time the data collection stops Press No if all of the data in the Checkmate DL is to replace an existing file This should be used if the data in the Data logger is NOT cleared each time it is read In this case the existing file is automatically archived Press Cancel to exit the Read Data function Microcor Data Logger 13 Note The Microcor Data Logger will store up to 8000 readings before collection memory is fully allocated then the collection of data will halt until data is cleared from memory After a selection has been made a counter in the status bar indicates the number of samples to be transferred Status bar will read End of Transfer when the data is successfully transferred from the data logger to the Microcor Tools program During the data transfer the following screen will be displayed on the Checkmate DL Data
4. Checkmate DL is designed to configure and gather data from all Microcor Data Loggers The following section will explain the data collection procedure from the Microcor Data Logger 1 Read Data Logger Configuration and Status Configurations already set into the Data Logger are easily read with the Checkmate DL Connect the Checkmate DL to the Data Logger with the provided adapter cable connector From the Standby screen press Read F1 to proceed to the following display with the attached Data Logger information ID XX XXXXXXXXXXXX MMM DD YYYY HH MM Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit Press Read Stat F1 to display the Data Logger time number of readings and the sample rate as shown below MMM DD YYYY HH MM Readings XXXXX Samp Rate XXXXX More Exit Press More F1 to continue to the next display which shows the battery memory and transmission information as shown below Battery status will show OK or LOW Memory and Transmission will show OK or BAD depending on their status Batt OK LOW Mem OK BAD Trans OK BAD Exit 2 Reading Clearing Data from Microcor Data Loggers To read a Data Logger connect the Checkmate DL to the Data Logger with the provided adapter cable connector From the Standby screen press Read F1 to proceed to the following display with the attached Data Logger information ID XX XXXXXXXXXXXX MMM DD YYYY HH MM Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit Press Read Data F2 Chec
5. Logger content if desired Note All data stored for the ID on the Checkmate DL will be erased if Clear button is pressed Press Clear F1 to clear Data Logger readings or Next F4 to return back to the Data Logger information screen without clearing the readings Last Reading xxxxxxx MMM DD YYYY HH MM Number Reads XXXXX Clear Next WARNING It is recommended to clear the data in the Data Logger after transfer to the Checkmate DL This reduces the amount and time of data transfer for future downloads The data is then appended to the previous data when transferring the data from the Checkmate DL to the PC Refer to the Transferring Collected Data from Checkmate DL to PC section Microcor Data Logger 11 3 Transferring Collected Data from Checkmate DL to PC Data Logger data is downloaded to the PC using the provided Microcor Tools Software program Connect the Checkmate DL instrument to the 9 pin serial port on the PC using the provided cable If there is no serial port in the computer use the included serial to USB converter cable to complete the connection Make sure to set the correct COM port number on the Microcor Tools Software program Data Logger Communication area in most cases this will be COM 1 however verify this in the device manager Checkmate DL Data Transfer Procedure From the Standby screen press Data F3 to advance to the following display Transfer Data Connect to PC Start Press the Sta
6. Transfer in Progress xXXXX Readings Left Exit The number of readings xxxxx counts down as the data is transferred to Microcor Tools Upon successful transmission Checkmate DL will show the following screen Data Transfer Done Press Exit F4 to return to the Data Transfer screen to choose another ID for data transfer Note Information from only one Data Logger can be transferred at a time when transferring information of more than one Data Logger change the Address on the Microcor Tools Software program for each transfer so that all data is not transferred only to one ID address In case of any error messages displayed on Checkmate DL check connections between Checkmate DL and the PC make sure that Microcor Tools Software program is running and that the correct COM port is selected lf data is still not transferred after checking the connection between the PC and Checkmate DL please see the Troubleshooting section for further help Microcor Data Logger 14 Chapter 5 Retrieving and Plotting Data Microcor Tools allows retrieving and plotting of corrosion data Microcor Tools History Viewer can be used to view data collected Online or by Data Logger connection methods To open the Microcor Tools History Viewer graph feature select the site from the Site Communications tab select the Address from the Config DL Transfer tab and click the Show Data command button Alternate method to enter the History Vi
7. e Maximum Data Storage e Battery Life e Communications e Handheld e Proprietary communications protocol Microcor Data Logger 2 18 bit 1 part in 262 144 7 2V Lithium Power Module All Microcor Probes 40C to 70C 8000 Readings Circular Buffer 3 years at 10 min measurement interval Microcor Tools Checkmate DL Microcor Data Logger 3 Chapter 3 Required Equipment The following lists the equipment required to correctly setup and run a Microcor Data Logger Hardware Requirements e Microcor Data Logger MDL e Checkmate DL handheld Hazloc area e Power Module e USB to Serial Adapter e Limo to Serial cable Software Requirements e Microcor Tools Ver 5 0 or Greater PC must meet the following requirements Operating System Requirements e Windows 2000 service pack 4 e Windows Server 2003 or newer e Windows XP Home or Professional service pack 1 or higher If the operating system requirement is not met the setup will display a message and stop If the user manual is being installed the following application is also required e Adobe Acrobat 5 0 or newer Hard disk space Requirements e Maximum installation including all upgrades performed by the setup disc 250 MB Microcor Data Logger 4 Chapter 4 MDL Configuration This chapter will cover the options available for configuration of the MDL Option 1 is use of Microcor Tools configuration software in a non hazardous locati
8. Microcor Data Logger Reference Manual Rohrback Cosasco Systems Inc Tel 1 562 949 0123 11841 East Smith Avenue Fax 1 562 949 3065 Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Email sales cosasco com Website http www cosasco com P N 702195 Manual rev Microcor Data Logger i CHECKMATE DL is a trademark of Rohrback Cosasco Systems Inc CORROSOMETER CORRDATA MICROCOR MICROCOR TOOLS and CORRDATA PLUS are registered trademarks of Rohrback Cosasco Systems Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of Rohrback Cosasco Systems Inc Microcor Data Logger ii Table of Contents Chapter T Intro due Te TH 1 Chapter 2 Sp cficatiO THT 2 Chapter 3 Required Equipment sss ssssssssssss sese ss sese ss sees ee ennenen neee ennenen enen 3 Chapter 4 MDL Configuration 22222222 seere EE EEN 4 MIGLOGOF Tools niel THT 6 CheckMate DE Method TTT 9 Chapter 5 Retrieval and Plotting Data ssssssssssssssssssssssss essen ennenen nenen 14 Chapter 6 Physical lnstallation cssssssssssssssss sss sss sse ee enesenn nenen ennenen 17 Power Module Installations a see selen 17 MOUNT Te Transmitter TT 18 Direct Prope Mounting T 18 RCS MO n ng Te e eel 19 Appendix A Product Certifications sss ssssssssss sss ss
9. Probe Temperature check box is selected otherwise the graph area will remain blank to view the Corrosion or Erosion Rate graph Corrosion or Erosion Rate command button must be pressed It will not open as a default graph Data loggers do not support temperature measurements Use the upper Dimension box top right hand corner of the screen to select the Metal Loss Y axis units in mils um mm or Probe Life Units PLU Use the lower Dimension box middle right hand side of the screen to select units for the Temperature graph in C or F or mpy mmpy or mpy units if Corrosion or Erosion Rate graph is selected Microcor Data Logger 16 Corrosion Erosion Rate is calculated by linear regression This Regression Interval may be re adjusted and the Corrosion Erosion Rate recalculated by clicking the Recalculate command button The default may suit many online systems but can be changed to optimize noise against sensitivity of the computed corrosion or erosion rate The 24h Filter can be enabled at the Rate Alarms Settings area in the Config DL Transfer screen to reduce the effects of any diurnal 24 thermal noise The Alarm Level units are directly related to the above selected units and can only be changed by the above settings Once the settings have been optimized the rate data may be saved with the Store button When closing the graphical display window History Viewer a dialog box will prompt to save the settings Select Yes to store t
10. ed destination directory Directory C Program Files Microcor Toolsi Change Directory Exit Setup e Leave the default Program Group click on continue to proceed MicrocorTools Choose Program Group Setup will add items to the group shown in the Program Group box You can enter a new group name or select one from the Existing Groups list Program Group Recs Existing Groups Accessories Citrix Dell Accessories Dropbox HI TECH Software Microsoft Web Publishin Startup USE SuperLink Virtual Serial Pork Kit a Note If any Version Conflict is prompted click yes to keep your existing files f Setup is complete click OK Microcor Tools Setup MicrocorTools Setup was completed successfully Microcor Data Logger 6 Microcor Tools Configuration Method Software 1 Run Microcor Tools Progr ans Windows AP Professional Microcor Tools Site MDL E L E Site Communications Config DL Transfer SS Ea C New Site Remove reate Silt Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection Configuration Start tarl Default Port 7 Autostart Set Default Port Auto Archiving Data Logger Communication Com Port 14 Start Site MDL Initialized O 4202011 10 12AM Microcor Data Logger 7 3 Initialize Data Logger Communication a Select Com Port This can be found in device manager of the PC b Save Site Configuration c Start Communication
11. ewer is to navigate to the Data Display tab and double clicking the Tag of the desired unit Show Data Delete Data Move to Archives Load from Archives jm Microcor Tools History Viewer HOR Site Test Site 1 Address S Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base D1 North 2 Pip Reload Graphs ero Offset 0 0000 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu Jan 2007 Metal Loss Temperature Sm Print Report Graph TEE Shaw Selection eee T Microcor Data Logger 15 In the above screen the top graph is the Metal Loss and the bottom graph presents the probe Temperature when applicable The bottom graph can be switched to show the Corrosion or Erosion Rate for the same set of data when the Corrosion or Erosion Rate button is selected w Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base D1 North 2 Pip Reload Graphs ero Offset 0 0000 Recalculate Store pe D lad d _ Le L la cum G O 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu Jan 2007 Metal Loss Corr Rate ae Brink Report Graph re Show Selection eee T To show the corrosion rate graph click the Corrosion or Erosion Rate command button see section below for more details Click the Temperature command button to display the probe temperature graph Note The Temperature graph will open as the default bottom graph if the transmitter supports temperature monitoring capabilities and if the
12. hese settings for automatic application to all new data Select or type in values for Zero and Gain to calibrate the measurement If calibration parameters are unknown for probes and transmitters select 0 for Zero and 31 for Gain The Zero Offset will allow users to change the y axis reference point to zero 0 by changing the value This is a helpful feature when conducting tests to graphically view the data from a convenient starting point It is recommended that this be returned to original value of zero so determination of probe life can be done accurately Microcor Data Logger 17 Chapter 6 Physical Installation Power Module Installation Ensure that the Power Module is connected to the data logger Power Module RCS P N 748400 is intrinsically safe and may be connected disconnected in a hazardous location INTRINSICALLY SAFE j P X BATTERY PACK BATTERY CAN ONLY iE T BE INSTALLED IN L bed U P d y DATA PORT ONE DIRECTION MAIN HOUSING PROBE CONNECTOR S gt Mount the Data Logger The data logger can be installed on the top side or bottom of the line according to the probe installation Choose the best installation configuration that corresponds to the location of the probe Grounding Microcor Data Logger 18 A 8 to 14 AWG grounding wire can be attached to the data logger at the grounding lug Connect the ground wire to earth ground per local electrical code Direct Pr
13. kmate DL will perform a series of internal checks and proceed accordingly First Checkmate DL will check whether the ID is properly assigned If the ID is not properly assigned it will prompt the user to set the Data Logger ID and the Tag information It Microcor Data Logger 10 will then determine if any readings for this ID are stored in the Checkmate DL If any data for the ID exists in the Checkmate DL then the user will be prompted to either Overwrite F1 or Abort F4 Overwriting will delete the existing data for that ID and replace it with the new data being read Once these internal checks are performed and any issues resolved Checkmate DL will proceed to the following screen Data Logger ID XX Tag XXXXXXXXXXXX Start Exit Press Start F1 from the above screen to begin the read process The Checkmate DL will show the following screen during data transfer Getting Data Please Wait Approx XX X minutes f NO MEMORY SPACE FOR READINGS screen appears shown below then the Checkmate DL memory will need to be cleared before transferring the data It is recommended that ALL existing data on the Checkmate DL be transferred to a PC prior to erasing ANY data Refer to the section on Clearing the Checkmate DL Memory on the Checkmate DL reference manual NO MEMORY SPACE FOR READINGS Once the data is successfully read and transferred it is displayed as shown below Users can at this time elect to delete the Data
14. obe Mounting Top of the Line a Attach connector and tighten connector nut to mount the data logger to the probe adapter DATA PORT DATA PORT PROBE ADAPTER RETRACTABLE PROBE ASSEMBLY WITH SAFETY CLAMP COSASCO ACCESS FITTING WITH PLUG ASSEMBLY ACCESS VALVE PROBE ASSEMBLY Data logger Mounted on a Cosasco Access Data Logger With a Retractable Probe Assembly Fitting With Retrievable Probe Side of the Line a Attach connector and tighten connector nut to mount the data logger to the probe adapter f Microcor Data Logger 19 DATA PORT N Data logger With Fixed Probe Mounted on the Side of the Pipe Bottom of the Line a Attach connector and tighten connector nut to mount the data logger to the probe adapter PROBE ASSEMBLY Data logger Mounted on the Side of the Pipe Optional Remote Mounting Bottom of the Line shown a Secure the data logger to the remote mounting post using appropriate accessories b Attach connector and tighten connector nut of the optional flexible cable to the probe adapter and attach the other end to the data logger PROBE ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING POST MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PIPE FLEXIBLE CABLE OPTIONAL Microcor Data Logger 20 Data logger Mounted in a Remote Location RCS Mounting Accessories 2 DIA MOUNTING POST NOT SUPPLIED MOUNTING PLATE a A a LOCK WASHER U BOLT AND HEX NUT
15. on A local connection between a PC Laptop and the MDL needs to be established In addition to configuration Microcor Tools is also used to download and analyze the MDL data Supplementary data analysis is covered in the Microcor Tools Manual Option 2 is use of the Checkmate DL handheld The Checkmate DL is a Hazloc Zone I approved device that will configure your MDL and act as a shuttle device for downloading data Checklist Install Microcor Tools Software Non Hazloc area Be sure the power module is installed in the MDL prior to start of configuration Connect the communication cable PN 748110 9A to both the computer and the MDL If using USB to RS232 adapter be sure to install supplied drivers by the manufacturer SSS Installation 1 Install Microcor Tools Software a Insert the Setup and Installation CD that was included with the MDL Installation Kit b Click Install Setup and follow screens shown below c Click OK Microcor Tools Setup E1 Welcome to the MicrocorTools installation program oe Setup cannot install system Files or update shared files if they are in use Before proceeding we recommend that you close any applications vou may be running Exit Setup Microcor Data Logger 5 d Leave the default directory shown click on the icon to continue faj Microcor Tools Setup Begin the installation bw clicking the button below Click this button to install Microcar Tools software to the specifi
16. rt F1 to proceed to the next screen Use Next F2 and Prev F3 to navigate the ID list 0 99 and select the desired ID to transfer data shown below Data Logger ID XX Tag XXXXXXXXXXXX Start Next Prev Exit Once the ID is selected press Start F1 Following screen will appear Ready to Transfer Data using Microcor Software from RCS Exit Note Make sure that the data ID of the Data Logger set in the Checkmate DL to be transferred corresponds with the Address selected in the Microcor Tools Software before transferring the data Data is now ready for transfer from the Checkmate DL to the PC On the Microcor Tools Software program select the Site and navigate to the Config DL Transfer screen select the Address and choose Data Logger as the Connection type and Microcor as the Instrument see image below Click the Read Data command button to begin the transmission It is also possible to click the Read Setup command button to transfer the configuration data of the data Logger to the Data Logger section on the Config DL Transfer screen shown below Microcor Data Logger 12 w Microcor Tools Site RCS Site 1 TER L Site Communications Config DL Transfer Data Display Eventlag Address Description Main Plant Sector DL Base DLE North 52 Fipeline Com Port Rate Alarms Connection 7 Instrument Settings Transmitter ho aa TTC Main DL6 Data Logger Read Setup Show Data Delete Data
17. ssssessss essen senenn eee eenn nenen ee 21 Microcor Data Logger iii Microcor Data Logger 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Microcor Data Logger The Microcor Data Logger MDL is based on RCS s latest generation of high resolution Microcor technology The MDL operates in conjunction with the high resolution Microcor probes that RCS offers The Microcor Data Logger is an 18 bit high resolution corrosion measurement device approximately 256 times higher than previous electrical resistance measurement instruments This increased resolution greatly improves response to corrosion upsets and at the same time allows measurements to be made in virtually any environment The patented technology combines speed of response similar to linear polarization resistance with the universal applicability of electrical resistance measurements The scope of this manual is to cover all the necessary equipment and settings required to start up and configure your MDL If this manual is followed completely you will have the necessary instructions to have your data logger up and running smoothly This manual will not cover the connection of any equipment outside of RCS equipment nor will it cover settings not used by RCS equipment Chapter 2 Specifications Mechanical Specifications e Weight 7 5 lbs 3 4kg e Dimensions 6 38 x 4 40 Electrical Specifications e Resolution e Power Supply e Probe compatibility e Operating Temperature Range
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