Model L215 - Chauvin Arnoux Group
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1. 55 5 5 55 4 54 5555555555 7 3 3 Environmental Specifications 7 3 4 Safety Specifications EEE kk kk kk k 7 4 OPERATION 55 99 5559 599495559935998389998594939998988998985998889498469 8 4 1 Software Installation keke 8 4 2 Recording Dala o dawn aa 9 4 3 Downloading le nin uu h aaa 5945459959 10 44 Using the Software 4 10 5 MAINTENANCIE 12 5 1 Battery Installation k 12 9 2 CICANING aetna 12 APPENDIX A E E 13 Importing TXT Files into a Spreadsheet 13 Opening a Simple Logger TXT file in Excel 13 Formatting the Date and Time 14 Repair and Calibratiom x an Ak hlni ak cla ki aaa i eod ia 16 Technical and Sales Assistance ren 16 Limited Warranty inside back cover Warranty i140 e b n en da sek k nek inside back cover CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION A Warning A These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of per sonnel and proper operation of the instrument Read the instruction manual comp2. E SIMPLE LOGGER EXCEPTION VOLTAGE MODULE AEMC ENGLISH User Manual J AEMC Owner s Record The serial number for the Model L215 is located on the side of the case Please record this number and purchase date for your records EXCEPTION VOLTAGE LOGGER MODEL L215 CATALOG 2116 07 SERIAL PURCHASE DATE DISTRIBUTOR Table of Gontents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 1 1 International Electrical 2 1 015 55 955 2 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories 3 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment u u 3 1 3 1 Instructions Before Use 3 1 4 Ordering Information Eek 3 1 4 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts 3 PRODUCT FEATURES 4 2 1 Indicators and 8 Sn say au n na hilak ba MA a aqa asa 4 2 2 Inputs and Outputs kk kk kk 5 2 3 MOUNTING sn ya P y kok Ll nsan da k yak a Paya e a e pak kak v ya teresa 5 3 SPECIFICATIONS 6 3 1 Electrical Specifications 5 Ek 6 3 2 Mechanical Specifications
3. Review the selections in the first wizard screen and make sure that the following choices are selected Original Data Type Delimited Start Import at Row 1 File Origin Windows ANSI Click the NEXT button at the bottom of the Wizard dialog box The second wizard screen will appear Click on Comma in the Delimiters box A check mark should appear Click the NEXT button at the bottom of the Wizard dialog box The third wizard screen will appear A view of the actual data to be imported should appear in the lower section of the window Column 1 should be highlighted In the Column Data Format window select Date Next click on Finish to complete the process and import the data Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 13 11 The data will now appear in your spreadsheet in two columns A and B and will look similar to that shown in Figure A 1 A 8 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 35401 49 Figure A 1 Sample Data Imported into Excel Formatting the Date and Time Column A contains a decimal number that represents both date and time Excel can convert this number directly as follows 1 Click on column B at the top of the column to select the data then click on Insert from the main menu and select Columns from the drop down menu 2 Next click on column A at the top of the column to select
4. Velcro pads 3 3 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Storage Temperature 4 to 174 F 20 to 80 C Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Temperature Influence 5cts max 3 4 Safety Specifications Working Voltage EN 61010 300V Cat Ill All specifications are subject to change without notice Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 4 1 Software Installation Minimum Computer Requirements Windows 98 2000 ME NT and XP Processor 486 or higher 8MB of RAM 8MB of hard disk space for application 400K for each stored file e One 9 pin serial port one parallel port for printer support CD ROM drive 1 Insert the Simple Logger CD into your CD ROM drive If auto run is enabled the Setup program will start automatically If auto run is not enabled select Run from the Start menu and type in D SETUP if your CD ROM drive is drive D If this is not the case substitute the appropriate drive letter 2 The Set up window will appear instat Eat Select an open hom the ist below then celect the Instal baton Opon Inatalis the Sengle Logger Software orto Ac cket Meader heck lor Av able oltware update Ibu version of Simple Loggat Software supports the View U sewr Grade and Manual folowing insbumert Rage model ert modele L1 Len meri moxie age ver calle Models L610 LO20 al Figure 1
5. installation is complete and the service is reapplied press the PRESS button on the front of the unit to begin the recording ses sion Be sure to restart the logger if a logging session was initiated without the circuit connected NOTE The Red LED will double blink to indicate that the recording session has started If the Amber LED is blinking the logger must be downloaded in order to reset the unit Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 9 If during the recording a Fault event has occurred the Amber LED will begin to blink A Fault event is any measured voltage that has a magni tude within the Exception zone defined by the user See 4 4 for more details When the recording session has been completed press the PRESS button once to end the recording The Red LED will single blink to indicate that the recording session has ended and the unit is in Stand by Remove the logger and connect it to a computer for data downloading 4 3 Downloading Data To download recorded event s connect the 9 pin serial cable from the computer to the logger and start the Exception Logger software see 4 4 Within 10 seconds the logger will identify itself in the communi cation window at the top of the screen Once the logger is communicating the user may now select DOWN LOAD from the menu bar Click on OK for the time set feature and the download will begin The download progress will be indicated at the bottom of the screen
6. the data then click on Edit from the main menu and select Copy to copy the entire column 3 Click on cell 1 of column B and then click on Edit and select Paste to insert a duplicate of column A into column B This is necessary if you want to show the date and time in two separate columns 14 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 4 Next click on the top of column A then click on Format and select Cells from the drop down menu 5 In the dialog box that opens select the Date option from the category list on the left Select the date format you desire and click on OK to format the column 6 Click on the top of column B then click on Format and select Cells from the drop down menu 7 Inthe dialog box that opens select the Time option from the category list on the left Select the time format you desire and click on OK to format the column Figure A 2 shows a typical spreadsheet with date time and value displayed It may be necessary to change the column width to see all the data A B 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 45 AM 12 02 04 11 46 AM 12 02 04 11 46 AM Figure A 2 Shows Date Time and Value Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 15 Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instru
7. 8 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 There are a several options to choose from Some options require an internet connection Exception Logger Software Version 6 xx Installs the Simple Logger software to the computer Acrobat Reader Links to the Adobe web site to download the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied on the CD ROM Check for Available Software Updates Opens the AEMC Software update web site where updated software versions are available for downloading if necessary View User Guide and Manuals Opens Windows Explorer for viewing of documentation files 3 To install the software select Exception Voltage Logger Software Setup in the top section of the Set up window then select Exception Logger Software Version 6 xx in the Options section NOTE Make sure to select the Exception Voltage Logger Software option DO NOT select Simple Logger Software Setup this version is used with all other Simple Logger models 4 Click the Install button and follow the on screen prompts to install the software 4 2 Recording Data Connect the logger to the circuit to be monitored by inserting test leads into the banana jack inputs and then to the circuit under test Caution If the circuit under test has line voltage present use insu lated safety clips only or disconnect service before installing the logger Once the
8. 91 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com NOTE Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough MA address 16 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 Limited Warranty The Simple Logger Model L215 is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments not by the distributor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments For full and detailed warranty coverage please read the Warranty Coverage Information which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card if enclosed or is available at www aemc com Please keep the Warranty Coverage Information with your records What AEMC Instruments will do Ifa malfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com Warranty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA For
9. by a bar graph indicator If the software appears to stop progressing with the download the logger may have lost communication with the soft ware and a software restart will be necessary Once the information has been downloaded to the computer a graph of the recorded data will be displayed The graph can be annotated and saved at this time The Amber LED will be reset for the next logging session only after the data has been downloaded To erase the previously downloaded data restart the logger from the OFF position 4 4 Using the Software Launch the software then with the logger in record or stand by connect the RS 232 cable from your computer to the logger The communication window will display the current information stored in the unit 10 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 Serial Recorded Points Current Reading Logger Number 1073 is connected 360 points Start Time 06 10 00 13 22 57 High 150 Present 119 25 CoM2 Exception OUT gt N In or Out of Setpoints Start Time Current Setpoints Figure 2 The logger will communicate with the computer every 10 seconds If the logger does not communicate verify the correct port by selecting PORT Com1 Com2 Com3 or Com4 see your computer manual To configure the instrument for a recording session establish com munication with the Exception Voltage Logger and select Setup from the menu bar The following menu will be displayed m Except
10. formation Exception Voltage Logger Model L215 0 to 250Vac Input Cat 2116 07 Includes software CD ROM 6 ft DB 9 RS 232 cable 9V Alkaline battery 5 ft voltage lead set and user manual 1 4 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts 110V US Outlet Adaptor with Banana Jacks Cat 2118 49 Two 5 ft Voltage Leads with Clips Cat 2118 51 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 3 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES V LOGGER OPERATION 1 Press to Start Logging Logging Two Blinks 2 Press to Stop Logging Stand By One Blink 3 Press amp Hold 5 sec to Shut Off Off No Blinks Warning All Data will be Deleted A Amber LED Indicates Fault Event AEMC SIMPLE LOGGER INSTRUMENTS EXCEPTION VOLTAGE MODULE L215 Bs gz 82 1 Start Stop 8 0 4 RS 232 Interface 2 Red LED Indicator 5 Input Safety Plugs 3 Amber LED Indicator 2 1 Indicators and Buttons The Simple Logger has one button and two indicators located on the front panel The button is used to start and stop recordings and to turn the logger on and off The Red LED indicates the status OFF STANDBY or RECORDING The Amber LED indicates an EXCEPTION event 4 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 2 2 Inputs and Outputs The left side of the logger incorporates 4mm safety banana jack input con nectors compatible with the current probes for which your Simple Logge
11. ion Logger Setup 1 x High cm Records when above High or below Low OK Cancel Figure 3 From this menu the user may establish the Exception parameters When the new parameters are defined selecting OK will update the logger clear the memory and restart the instrument Shut down the logger and install it as defined in 4 2 To download previously recorded information select Download to retrieve the data and display the graph Download time will vary with the total number of samples taken Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 11 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANGE 5 1 Battery Installation Under normal conditions the battery will last up to a year of continuous recording unless the logger is restarted very frequently In the OFF mode the logger puts almost no load on the battery Use the OFF mode when the logger is not in use Replace the battery once a year in normal use If the logger will be used at temperatures below 32 F 0 C or is frequently turned on and off replace the battery every six to nine months 1 Make sure your logger is turned off no blinking light and all inputs are disconnected 2 Turn the logger upside down Remove the four Phillips head screws from the base plate then take off the base plate 3 Locate the two wire red black battery connector and attach the 9V battery to it Make sure that you observe polarity by lining up the battery posts to the proper terminals on the co
12. letely and follow all safety information before operating this instrument Use caution on any circuit Potentially high voltages and cur rents may be present and may pose a shock hazard Read the Safety Specifications section prior to using the instru ment Never exceed the maximum voltage ratings given Safety is the responsibility of the operator For maintenance use only original replacement parts NEVER open the back of the instrument while connected to any circuit or input ALWAYS connect the logger to the voltage leads before con necting the leads to the service being tested ALWAYS inspect the instrument and lead prior to use Replace any defective parts immediately NEVER use the Model L215 on electrical conductors rated above 300V in overvoltage category III CAT III ALWAYS use leads rated for 300V working voltage 1 1 International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation Use only specified replacement parts when servicing the instrument A This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed bodily injury installation sample and product damage may result 2 Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be da
13. m Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in transit loss we recommend you insure your returned material NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument KEJ AEMG INSTRUMENTS 06 07 99 MAN 100235 v11 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com
14. ment meets factory specifications we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA This will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to N I S T Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument Technical and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument please call mail fax or e mail our technical support team Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 13
15. ngerous Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories Cat For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the AC supply wall outlet such as protected secondaries signal level and limited energy circuits Cat Il For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system Examples are measurements on household appliances or portable tools Cat Ill For measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers Cat IV For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply lt 1000V such as on primary overcurrent protection devices ripple control units or meters 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equip ment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed description of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 3 1 Instructions Before Use Before using the L215 for the first time install the battery as described in 5 1 Next turn off the L215 then turn it back on again A WARNING Not performing the preceding steps will result in the inability to set the trip points 1 4 Ordering In
16. nnector 4 Once the connector is plugged onto the battery insert the battery into the holding clip on the circuit board 5 If the unit is not in record mode after installing the new battery dis connect it and press the button twice then reinstall the battery 6 Reattach the base plate using the four screws removed in Step 2 Your logger is now recording LED blinking Press the PRESS button for five seconds to stop the instrument NOTE For long term storage remove the battery to prevent discharge effects 5 2 Cleaning The body of the logger should be cleaned with a cloth moistened with soapy water Rinse with a cloth moistened with clean water Do not use solvent 12 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 APPENDIX A Importing TXT Files into a Spreadsheet Opening a Simple Logger TXT file in Excel The following example used with Excel Ver 7 0 or higher 1 10 After opening the Excel program select File from the main menu and then select Open In the dialog box that appears browse and open the folder where your logger TXT files are stored This will be located in C Program Files Simple Logger 6 xx if you accepted the default choice offered by the logger installation program Next change the file type to Text Files in the field labeled Files of Type All the TXT files in the logger directory should now be visible Double click on the desired file to open the Text Import Wizard
17. r was designed The right side has a female 9 pin D shell serial connector used for data transmission from the logger to your computer 2 3 Mounting Your Simple Logger is equipped with clearance holes in the base plate tabs for mounting For less permanent mounting the Velcro pads sup plied loose can be attached to the logger and the surface to which the logger will be mounted Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 5 CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3 1 Electrical Specifications Number of Channels 1 Measurement Range 0 to 250V Overvoltage Range 290V one hour maximum F S reading of 255 75V recorded Input 250V Programmable Event Window Input Connection Recessed Safety Banana Jacks Accuracy 1 Reading 0 5V Resolution 10 Bit 0 25V Sample Rate 60 samples 100 ms sample Data Storage 73 620 readings Data Storage Technique 60 samples per Event Power Source 9V Alkaline NEDA 1604 6JF22 6LR61 Battery Life Recording Up to 1 year recording 77 F 25 C with input greater than 40 Volts Output RS 232 4800bps via DB 9 connector Reference condition 23 C 3K 20 to 70 RH Frequency 50 60Hz No AC external mag netic Field DC magnetic field lt 40A m battery voltage 9V 10 6 Exception Voltage Simple Logger L215 32 Mechanical Specifications Size 2 7 8 x 2 5 16 x 1 5 8 73 x 59 x 41mm Weight with battery 5 oz 140g Mounting Base plate mounting holes or
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