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1. 10 C 60 C lt 150 ppm 40 C 85 C Sampling period programmable range 1s 24h secondwise Delay of start programmable range 1s 6 months Memory EEPROM Memory size app 32 000 measurements Data conservation gt 10 years without battery Power supply battery voltage 3 3 6 V recommended 1 2AA 1 2 Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh Battery operating life up to several years according to usage Operating temperature range 40 C 85 C Interface to the PC intrared IrDA 10cm 1 5m distance Casing standard plastic casing cube or OEM PCB without casing Dimensions casing app 31 x 31 x 31 mm OEM PCB app 26 x 26 x 13 mm Weight with casing app 24g incl battery OEM PCB 6g without battery Data Logger Software MS WINDOWS 95 98 NT 2000 Export data format ASCII xls Certificate CE Power Supply 3 3 6 V n A ar Customer Specific Options e OEM Variation on PCB without battery e User specific casings e PDA software WINDOWS CE optionally available Modifications especially such in the sense of the technical advance are possible Seite 28 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 5 Appendix 5 1 Exported Data Format Pre set file name logger name logger ID xls Structure The structure shown below can be displayed when opening file with text editor File format text Tiles txt e g temperature logger TEMP 0 1 Logger ID 740331 Logger Name Heiko Type2. 40 C to 85 C is shown There are no other specific parameters to set Please note Ef Start of 740577 xj An online display of the current tem amp Logger ID 40377 perature is not supported by this type of Logger Type TEMP 0 1 logger Range 40 C up to 85 C 4120 C Memory size 32 kB Pair ae aTa Resolution of 0 1 C SUGAR CUBE Logger specific settings Threshold 2 3 2 Temperature Data Logger with Consider Upper ii 35 Lower limit 20 Settings A _ Resolution of Measuring Values Logger Name SUGAR CUBE can be configured for two different value resolutions 0 1 C From and 0 5 C The storage capacity depends directly on the selected resolution For Ta ran tan instance using a 0 1 C resolution will 21 05 2001 15 38 52 oo oo 01 allow approximately 16 000 values to be taken whereas a 0 5 C would permit approximately 32 000 samples Close Start on Temperature Threshold 21 05 2001 11 06 13 Iw Start without delay I Turn off logger Seite 9 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual An alternative way to trigger the measuring program is to specity two different tem perature values upper and lower If the temperature moves outside of this temperature band SUGAR CUBE will start the logging process In order to activate this option in the field Threshold the V sign in the Consider box h
3. TEMP 0 1 Period 00 01 00 Minimum value 24 0 C Maximum value 31 1 C Date Time C dd mm yyyy hh mm ss measurement 5 2 Power Supply of the OEM PCB Variation Important Remarks e Make sure that the external power supply has the correct voltage value and polarity If a battery is used its capacity should be as big as possible in order to guarantee a long life span e After a battery change it has to be checked whether the data logger works properly If not the battery must be removed again and the power contacts of the logger have to be short circuited After this RESET the battery can be put back and the function of the logger is to be tested again e f an on off switch is implemented in hardware it should be designed that simulta neously to the switch position off it shortens electrically the power contacts as well e f these precautions are not met the functionality cannot be guaranteed and it can lead to higher power consumption and to a quicker discharge of the battery Power Supply Connections of the OEM Data Logger 3 3 6 V TEMP TEMP 0 1 HUMI CLIMA MOVE AXEL HOH 979997 N Ze 1 n
4. xs 4 Technical Specifications 4 1 One channel temperature data logger SUGAR CUBE e Measurement type sensor temperature in C with semiconductor sensor e Measuring range 40 C 85 C Optional extended temperature range variation e 20 C 105 C e Resolution 0 5 C e Relative accuracy over temperature 0 5 C e Absolute accuracy over temperature 25 C 85 C maximum 2 C e Accuracy of time base lt 40 ppm 10 C 60 C lt 150 ppm 40 C 105 C e Sampling period programmable range 1s 24h e Delay of start programmable 1s 6 month date hour minutes seconds e Memory EEPROM e Memory size app 8 000 measurements e Data conservation gt 10 years without battery e Power supply battery voltage 3 3 6 V recommended 12 AA Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh e Battery operating lite up to some years according to usage e Operating temperature range as measuring range e Interface to the PC intrared IrDA 10cm 1 5m distance e Casing standard plastic casing cube or OEM PCB without casing e Dimensions casing app 31 x 31 x 31 mm OEM PCB app 26 x 26 x 13 mm e Weight with casing app 24g incl battery OEM PCB 6g without battery e Data Logger Software MS WINDOWS 95 98 NT 2000 e Export data format ASCII xls e Certificate CE Customer Specific Options e OEM Variation on PCB without battery e Variation W partially waterproof casing IP 67 e Detached sensor extents
5. 50 00 PM Eh es PTN a 9 18 00 9 18 00 9 18 00 1 51 05 PM 1 51 10 PM 1 51 15 PM Max 42 Min 39 During the common representation of different measured values in one diagram make sure that the time intervals are in the same order of magnitude Otherwise the individual graphs are not comparable If measurements of different logger types and periods e g temperature in February March humidity in March April at the same time in a diagram are shown a misrepresentation could be the result You can solve this problem by deac tivating different measurements or zoom into a common time interval Logger specific Zoom in the Graphic View For each logger type a zoom in out of the measured value axis between 100 and 1 can be set Activating the Setup window in the main menu bar selects the logger type in the zoom field Type the zoom factor after activating the button Edit and close the window using the button Confirm oom ee ee 200m Logger Type Logger Type laxe 100 Edit Gantel laxe SO Confirm Cancel Seite 16 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual The new zoom setting becomes active after deactivating and re activating the box be side the coloured square v in the graphics representation of the logger with a mouse click Tabular Representation of the Measured Values The individual measured values can also be indicated in tabular form by pressing the button Table in the upper menu
6. ASCII xls e Certificate CE 3 3 6 V IHT o Melt Customer Specific Options ne E e OEM Variation on PCB without battery e Detached sensor avallable on user request e User specific casings e PDA software WINDOWS CE optionally available Comment In order to enable a quick response of data logger the build in sensor is partially unpro tected within the casing Therefore the logger should be handled carefully in order not to damage the sensor Water drops on the sensor distort the measurements Modifications especially such in the sense of the technical advance are possible Seite 25 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Na ty 4 5 One Channel Data Logger for Motion Shock and Vibration SUGAR CUBE e Measurement type sensor number of pulses piezo sensor e Measuring range 0 255 pulses e Resolution 1 pulse e Accuracy of time base lt 40 ppm 10 C 60 C lt 150 ppm 40 C 85 C e Sampling period programmable range 1s 24h e Measuring duration 1s 256s app 4 min e Sensitivity step 1 high step 4 low e Delay of start programmable range 1s 6 months e Memory EEPROM e Memory size app 8 000 measurements e Data conservation gt 10 years without battery e Power supply battery voltage 3 3 6 V recommended 1 2AA 1 2 Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh e Battery operating life up to several years according to usage e Operating temperature range 10 C 70 C
7. conservation gt 10 years without battery e Power supply battery voltage 3 3 6 V recommended 1 2AA 1 2 Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh e Battery operating life up to several years according to usage e Operating temperature range 10 C 70 C e Interface to the PC infrared IrDA 10cm 1 5 m distance e Casing standard plastic casing cube or OEM PCB without casing e Dimensions casing app 31 x 31 x 31 mm OEM PCB app 26 x 26 x 13 mm e Weight with casing app 28g incl battery OEM PCB 9g without battery e Data Logger Software MS WINDOWS 95 98 NT 2000 e Export data format ASCII xls e Certificate CE Customer Specific Options e OEM Variation on PCB without battery Variation W partially waterproof casing IP 67 Detached sensor available on user request User specific casings PDA software WINDOWS CE optional available Remarks to the Waterproof Casing W This casing fulfills the protection standard IP 67 i e short term Immersion in water is possible depths Im Modifications especially such in the sense of the technical advance are possible NT ty Seite 27 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 4 7 One Channel DC Voltage Data Logger SUGAR CUBE Measurement type DC Voltage Measuring range 0 2 5V Connection changeable connecting terminal Max internal resistance of Measuring object source 10 kOhm Resolution 8 bit or 10 mV Accuracy of time base lt 40 pom
8. e Interface to the PC infrared IrDA 10cm 1 5m distance e Casing standard plastic casing cube or OEM PCB without casing e Dimensions casing app 31 x 31 x 31 mm OEM PCB app 26 x 26 x 13 mm e Weight with casing app 24g incl battery OEM PCB 6g without battery e Data Logger Software MS WINDOWS 95 98 NT 2000 e Export data format ASCII xls e Certificate CE Customer Specific Options e OEM Variation on PCB without battery Variation W partially waterproof casing IP 67 Detached sensor available on user request User specific casings PDA software WINDOWS CE optionally available Remarks to the Waterproof Casing W This casing fulfills the protection standard IP 67 i e short term immersion in water is possible depths 1m Modifications especially such in the sense of the technical advance are possible Seite 26 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Uf ty 4 6 Two Channel Data Logger for Acceleration SUGAR CUBE e Measurement type sensor g internal semiconductor sensor e Range 10 g for x and y axis e Resolution 0 1g e Accuracy 0 3 in the measuring range e Accuracy of time base lt 40 ppm 10 C 60 C lt 150 ppm 40 C 85 C e Sampling period programmable 1s 24 h secondwise e Delay of start time programmable 1s 6 months or on threshold value e Memory EEPROM e Memory size max 8 000 measurements every axis max 12 000 if only 1 axis e Data
9. has an approximately 10 times better transient period opposite SUGAR CUBE gt Modifications especially such in the sense of the technical advance are possible Seite 24 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Uf ty 4 4 Data Logger combined for Temperature and Humidity SUGAR CUBES e Measurement type sensor C and r h semiconductor sensor e Measuring range Temperature 20 80 C Humidity 2 99 r h e Resolution Temperature 0 4 C Humidity 1 r h e Tolerance 5 r h in the measuring range e Linearity 1 r h e Accuracy of time base lt 40 ppm 10 C 60 C lt 150 ppm 20 C 80 C e Sampling period programmable 1 s 24 h secondwise e Delay of start 1s 6 months e Memory EEPROM e Memory size app 32 000 measurements of all e Data conservation gt 10 years without battery e Power supply battery voltage 3 3 6 V recommended 1 2AA 1 2 Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh e Battery operating life up to several years according to usage e Measuring temperature range Temp 20 80 C Humidity 0 C 80 C e Interface to the PC infrared IrDA 10cm 1 5m distance optionally RS 485 e Casing standard plastic casing cube or OEM PCB without casing e Dimensions casing app 31 x 31 x 31 mm OEM PCB app 26 x 26 x 13 mm e Weight with casing app 25g incl battery OEM PCB 7g without battery e Data Logger Software MS WINDOWS 95 98 ME NT 2000 e Export data format
10. or editing an appropriate ID number in the field Logger ID The used data logger ID numbers are registered by the software automatically Please note The time needed to establish a connection with a data logger can last up to 20 seconds This time can even Increase up to 4 5 min during the establishing of a connection to a switched off data logger If the communication or data transfer is disturbed error messages will be displayed in dicating the problem At any time it Is possible to re establish the connection The contacted loggers are listed by the status found selected switched off ID number logger name and type memory capacity and the current level of memory extent of utili zation If the pointer of mouse is led on the symbols the describing information is indi cated Search for jes Logger er a ander A a aj r Eha Lo al x tr i Search for E Logger ID Search Head Start Remove toager 10 Loggername Logger Type lL ke 740430 TEMP 0 1 32 kB Read d 750013 HUMI 16 kB Read Online 500003 VOLT 32 kB Read 720177 TEMP 3 kB Read Online MOVE 8 kE Read Online 760112 AXEL 32 kB Read Start online Loggers can be selected from the table shown in above Figure configured started switched off or their current values can be displayed on line This is done for individual loggers via the buttons in the appropriate row Activities for all listed loggers can be set by the selecting the buttons R
11. the list of in Stalled printers select the format and start the print job Every print contains a header with the main pa rameters of the logger and the date of the print It will be useful to choose the right measured values par ticularly if several measured sequences should be shown in one diagram mel T L i i 7 04 O00 ars 2 08 O00 2 08 O00 28 06 2000 fe 0000 23 00 00 Tu Een i O1 oo o00 Oe 00 00 Please note Prints of tabular forms are not possible If necessary export the selected data to appro priate application software e g EXCEL and print from there 3 4 Export of Measured Data and Modifying the cu2 Files In case the data are going to be processed Fam with other software packages for instance please choose a logger EXCEL the program offers an easy way to create and export suitable files ASCII an Logger Ib 800008 Logger Type VOLT Condition is that either data are current From 7 3100 3 18 35 PM To 7 3 00 3 36 39 PM read out or activated measuring data from sds File ASCII C cuz File cu2 or former cub files are available Erom To Simply click the button Export on the forjoajzooo1s 1e3s jorrarzoon 15 36 39 upper menu bar The export window is displayed Please select one of the acti Close Seite 18 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual vated loggers It is possible to modify the measuring period from to of the
12. the user has to define the serial interface port e g COM1 manually Main menu bar Setup field Infrared e The menu button Logger opens the logger window New loggers may be searched Found loggers are listed To configure the logger activate the button Start Activat ing the button Execute after setting parameters starts the logger sequence e Read connects and identifies the logger and saves the measured data as cu2 file in the actual folder Reading out the logger stops a running measuring sequence e Mouse click on the button Graphic and activating the measurements to be indicated displays the measurements graphically e Mouse click on the button Table and activating the measurements to be indicated displays the measurement values in tabular form e Mouse click on the button Open allows to open a selected data file of actual folder and to activate it for displaying the values graphically or tabular e It is possible to export the data by activating the button Export into EXCEL compati ble files ASCII xls and into the cu2 data file By modifying the exported time span a reduction in data volume Is possible Remarks to the battery life span Following these guidelines can increase the life span of the battery e Try to read data from the logger only once e Always point the LEDs of the logger towards the IrDA interface of the PC to pre vent a disruption of the data transfer e Reprogram the data logger immediately e f
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14. Data Logger Software and PC Data Logger Communication Executing the Data Logger Software under Windows is done by double clicking the left hand mouse key onto the Logger icon or by selecting the Logger software from the en try Start Program The main Window of the Data Logger Software appears with the menu buttons e Exit Quits the PC data logger program e Open Loads already stored measurement data files cu2 e Logger Search read out configure start switch off the data logger and display current values e Table Alpha numeric display of measurement values in table format e Graphic Graphic display of measurement values e Export Export of activated measurement values xls e Setup Basic settings of parameters software version information e Help Online help to use the data logger software ol Exit Open Logger JTable Graphic Esport Setup Help In most of the cases by pressing the button Logger a connection to the data logger will be necessary To establish this connection automatically at least one logger has to be placed in front of the IrDA interface and the correct serial port has to be selected Selection of the Serial Interface Port Selecting the serial port which is connected to the IrDA Interface is done by clicking the button Setup and choosing the appropriate port in the field Communication In case this selected port is mistakenly occupied by another device e g mouse the software will recognise and report this e
15. In doubt please use the tested IR adapter IRMATE 210 RS 485 interface Optionally the data logger TEMP 0 1 is also available with an RS 485 interface instead of the IR connection To enable the PC to communicate with this type of data logger it is necessary to obtain an RS 232 RS 485 converter In order to ensure an error free functionality the data logger Setup need to be changed in the tield Communication trom Infrared to RS 485 The data transfer between PC and data logger is handled by a two wire cable running in halt duplex mode Installation instructions can be obtained from the manual of the RS 485 converter or standard literature Sal com 2 IRS 485 This serial port is used to communicate with data logger 2 Preparing Starting and Turning off the Data Logger The software offers the following possibilities to control the data logger to configure the measuring program and to read out the data e Initialisation of the data logger defining of absolute time sample period start time optional threshold values and measurement cycle name Start of a new data logging sequence Downloading the data stored in the data logger Graphical visualisation of the data Printing of data graphs for one or more data logger Export data into MS EXCEL compatible ASCII format Online display of current values not for TEMP 0 5 Seite 5 4 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual e Switching off the data logger 2 1
16. Meilhaus Electronic Manual Miniatur Data Logger Series SugarCube 3 Meilhaus Electronic GmbH Fischerstr 2 TEE D 52178 Puchheim MEILHAUS Tel 49 0 89 8901 66 0 Fax 49 0 89 8083 16 ELECTRONIC eMail sales meilhaus de http www meilhaus com Seite 2 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 1 Getting Started The SUGAR CUBE data logger series is designed to measure and storage actually e Temperature with 0 1 C or 0 5 C resolution Relative humidity Temperature and relative humidity combined motion shock vibration acceleration gravity DC voltage Each miniature data logger contains a specific sensor for the respective measurements It is possible to start the measuring program immediately or delayed up to 6 months The measuring period is programmable between 1 second and 24 hours with a preci sion of one second The acquired data are stored internally for long periods of time gt 10 years Each data logger contains an infrared interface IrDA for the wireless communication and data exchange with PC or laptop Due to the design philosophy of SUGAR CUBE as an autonomous working device there are no external wires necessary Windows software to configure the measuring program and to transfer PC data is provided Additionally a licence for all software interface commands to control SUGAR CUBE is avallable These commands enable developers to create their own SUGAR CUBE appl c
17. as to be ticked Please note The data logger is only usable in its operating temperature range 40 85 C in stan dard range or 40 120 C for data logger with extended temperature range Operat ing the data logger outside of its allowed temperature range can lead to its destruction 2 3 3 Thermocouple Logger SUGAR CUBE This is the third of ESYS temperature data logger Besides the already described inputs the following additional parameter settings x are Important Info Logger ID 40426 Start on Thresholds Logger Type TEMP TK Additionally to the option of a delayed start Range 0 C te 1020 C the logger can also start logging upon reach Memory size 32 kB ing a programmable threshold value upper Threshold and lower Please activate in the field Thresh L Consider old v Consider and type the upper and Upper imit 204 Lower limit 10 lower limit value default upper O C Settings lower 0 C Logger Mame Please note There are two variants available The standard From variant with the external thermocouple sensor 05 05 2003 11 53 01 Start without delay putting in a high grade steel system case Sampling period To with 1 m long pluggable connection line The 18 12 2003 18 45 32 Jo0 20 01 optional variant with internal thermocouple 7 Turn off logger sensor has an approximately 10 times better transient period opposite TEMP 0 5 close 2 3 4 Combined Logger for Te
18. ations SUGAR CUBE regular is mounted into a plastic cube case 31 mm x 31 mm x 31 mm The required battery voltage is 3 0 3 6 V recommended type of battery 2 Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh The operating life of the battery is determined by its type the mode of measurement sampling time and number of data transfers trom and to the PC or Notebook computer In fact it is possible to obtain a battery life span of up to several years Only during operation mode SUGAR CUBE is consuming electrical power app 300uW per second while measuring app 7 mW for the whole data transfer operation Otherwise the electronics switches into the stand by mode which has extremely low power consumption lt 50 uW Therefore the SUGAR CUBE data logger series has no hardware on off switch By means of the provided software the user can set up the power down mode or in turn use the automatic defaults For the same reason the in ternal battery is directly mounted to the data logger Beside of the normal SUGAR CUBE version an OEM version specific casing modifica tions but also complex systems are available Additionally a special variation of the TEMP 0 1 logger Is available It contains an inte grated LCD displaying actual temperature values without the need for a PC or PDA For activating the display a motion switch or optionally a solenoid switch is used The dis play will be disabled after 2 minutes automatically Supplied Components and optio
19. bar The current measured values will be displayed The tabular representation of the measured values takes place if the small box next to the coloured square is activated by V mouse click default deactivated These last two activities are necessary In order to represent and to compare different measurements in tables next to each other H Hinidan version 3 01 Table Help WM I Holger 7404305 Logger Holger 740430 Logger 750013 Logger Berlin MS2 500005 a Date Time Be Date Time Yo Date Time Y l 09012000 1 45 05 PM 24 0 0910711999 10 19 03 AM af 16 1 57 Type TEMP 0 1 07 03 2000 09 01 2000 1 50 05 PM ogozig ioaea 57 orroarzono 3 18 36 PM 1 60 From 9 1 00 1 45 05 PM Di co to cn m To 10 00 2 00 05 PM 3 18 36 PM penio k Dee os 2000 1 55 05 PM 245 osjo7j999 ioes am 57 o7 o3 2000 3 16 37 PM 1 61 MeL A ENTA Le osor zooo 2 00 05 PM 23 4 oso7j1999io e 06 AM Sr o7 osj2000 3 18 38 PM 1 62 Mi 750013 os 2000 2 05 05 PM 22 9 os07 1999 io 1e 07 Am Sr o7 oaj2000 318 39PM 1 62 Type HUMI osr zzooo zunosem 23 4 osors ssaliosonamf sr ormszenolsusorm 1 61 From 97 99 10 18 03 AM osjoyfzooo zuus ospm 23 2 osjorfissslinsogarl S7 ovjosfzo00 38 41pm 1 59 To 9 7 99 2 50 18 PM osjor zooo 2 20 05Pm 23 0 osjorfisssliotsoan 57 orjosfzooo a 18 42Pm 1 56 Period 00 00 01 osjorrzooo 2 25 05Pm 23 1 osjorrisssliosnanrl
20. d plastic casing cube or OEM PCB without casing e Dimensions casing app 31 x 31 x 31 mm OEM PCB app 26 x 26 x 13 mm e Weight with casing app 24g incl battery OEM PCB 6g without battery e Data Logger Software MS WINDOWS 95 98 NT 2000 e Export data format ASCII xls e Certificate CE TEMP 0 1 Customer Specific Options e OEM Variation on PCB without battery Variation W partially waterproof casing IP 67 Detached sensor extents up to 20cm ask for 1 m Variation with protruding sensor for quick response times User specific casings PDA software WINDOWS CE optionally available Integrated LCD for online indication without PC E Fam fae mm E g onl a Remarks to the Waterproof Casing W This casing fulfills the protection standard IP 67 i e short term immersion in water is possible depths 1m Moditications especially such in the sense of the technical advance are possible Seite 23 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 4 3 One Channel Thermocouple Data Logger for Temperature SUGAR CUBE e Measurement type sensor temperature in C with thermocouple sensor e Measuring range standard variant with external sensor 0 C 1000 C optional variant with internal sensor 0 C 85 C e Resolution 0 5 C e Sensor resolution 12 bit 0 25 C e Absolute accuracy 25 C 700 C max 2 C 700 C 1000 C max 4 5 C e Accuracy of time base l
21. e This is the current path for cu2 files To modify it click on button Browse 3 2 Displaying Measurement Values Graphical Display The contents of the cu2 Tiles can be displayed by pressing the button Graphics on the main bar The currently available values are visualised graphically A H n dan version 3 01 a epee la amp 4 m Exit Open Logger Table Graphic Export Setup Print Help BE I Holger 740430 25 5 Type TEMP 0 1 From 9 1 00 1 45 05 PM To 10 00 2 00 05 PM 25 0 Period 00 05 00 Max 26 6 C f Min 16 1 C 24 5 MT 750013 Type HUMI From 9 7199 10 18 03 AM 24 0 To 9799 2 50 18 PM Period 00 00 01 Max 100 I Min 34 23 5 EFT Berlin M32 800008 Type VOLT 23 0 From 43 00 3 18 35 PM To F300 3 36 39 PM Period 00 00 01 a Max 1 683 f Min DW E FT verleihnix 720177 22 0 Type TEMP 9 1 00 af foo afi too From 1216 98 4 32 41 PM al 2 00 00 PM 00 00 PM 6 00 00 PM A graphical display is only possible if the box is activated with V beside the colour square default Clicking in this box with the mouse cursor you are able to de activate this representation This may be useful to show different measurements within the same diagram For a detailed representation the program offers the following aids With Mouse e The value date and time of measurement are alphanumerically shown when moving the mouse cursor on any point in t
22. ead all and Start all Activating the Button Remove all will delete all loggers from the table An individual logger can be removed from the table by clicking the right mouse button on the respective row and choosing the appearing button Remove Seite MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 2 3 Preparing the Data Logger for Measuring Program samc mutates es ie ed measuring sequence it must be listed uy a nro in the table Press the button Start in Logger ID 720300 the corresponding row of the logger Logger Type TEMP If you want to configure more than Range 20 C up to 85 C 105 C one logger of the same type in the Memory size 8 kB same time you may activate the but Settings ton Start all in the upper part of win Logger Mame dow After successfully connecting to the data logger temperature motion l np From acceleration humidity or voltage a window opens for the respective type 12 36 01 Start without delay of logger It contains general data to Sampling period the specific logger such as logger ID T 09 19 2000 14 52 00 foo ooo logger type TEMP TEMP 0 1 HUMI CLIMA MOVE AXEL VOLT measur ing range and memory capacity All Close parameters necessary Tor the measur ing sequence are editable Some of these parameters are common to all data logger types Field Settings Logger Name optional Each measuring sequence can be named by editing a string of up t
23. exported file enabling a substantial data reduction and restriction of interesting measured values The export formats are xls ASCII files and cu2 files The latter makes only a copy and or a reduction of the original To select the export file type please click on the ap propriate round field default xls Fa idan 8 4 alee EE idan e A a el Cub Cub Temp _ Temp File name Berlin MS2 800008 xls Save File name Save Save as type Exc amp f ls g o Cancel Save as type zu values cu2 Cancel Zar Ze Activating the button Export the Save as window becomes visible You have to type the file name path and folder name Default settings are LoggerName LoggerlD xIs or LoggerName LoggerlD cu2 Logger ID 74043D TEMP 0 1 32 kB 23 2 C Memory used 2 33 o 3 5 Online Display Operating the button Online the current measuring values will be displayed online on the screen Additionally logger ID log ger type memory size and level memory extent of utilization are indicated 41 Logger ID 750013 HUMI 16 kB The button Cancel exits the online display mode Z 236 u 208 Please note S Logger ID 750149 7 l CLIMA 32 kB l l 30 s When using the online feature the connection is held 23 1 C periodically between the data logger and PC via the in mm 2 97 frared interface Therefore the power consumption is very high and effecting the battery life s
24. he diagram e Marking the left border with a left mouse button click dragging the cursor to the right border and releasing the button can enlarge areas of interest e Returning to normal view is done by one or more clicks with the right mouse button on the diagram Seite 15 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual With Control Box and Mouse Click It is also possible to modify the zoom function with the control box beside the help button button zoom function key Zoom from the middle increases make smaller a shift upward FH v shift downward VJ 4 shift left lt shift right gt DJ Re establishment of the output representation POS 1 Further information about the measurement such as Logger ID type begin and end of the measurements sampling period maximum and minimum values are shown by the graphics left A colour is assigned automatically By click on the coloured square an other colour can be assigned to the diagram al Minidan version 3 01 oF EEE f ae oe Are 2 Logger Table Graphic Export Frint Help E P verleihnix 720177 45 0 Type TEMP From 12 6 96 4 32 41 PM 40 0 To 1499 12 27 41 AM Period 00 05 00 a5 0 Max 23 5 C Min 5 5 C 30 0 MW Holger 740420 Type TEMP 0 1 25 0 From 9 18 00 1 49 40 PM To 918 00 1 57 16 PM gt 00 Period 00 00 01 l Max 23 2 C Min 22 9 C iso E i 750013 Type HUMI 10 0 From 9 18 00 1
25. his time can even increase up to 4 5 min while making a connection to a switched off data logger e All inputs of date and time refer to the current date and time of the PC used Starting the logger the PC time is used as base for the data logger Therefore it is very impor tant to have a correctly set PC time Seite 13 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 2 5 Switching off the Data Logger In case the data logger is not going to be used for a long time the user can switch off the device using the data logger software To do that please activate in the start win dow of the logger the box Switch off with v click and also click the button Execute This draws the data logger into a mode with minimal power consumption It is possible to reinitialise the date logger again but the first attempt to contact the device can last up to 4 5 minutes 3 Reading and Displaying Measured Values 3 1 Data Reading To read out data of one logger it must be listed in the table see capture 2 2 Press the button Read in the logger row If you want to read more than one logger of the same i Search for jes Logger af ia Be F z a iw SET L en C Search for E EOSGER IE Search Head Start Remove Logger Name Logger Type TEMP 0 1 32 kB I Read HUMI 16 kE Meat start VOLT 32 kB I Res type you may activate the button Read all in the upper menu bar After successfully connecting to the data logger
26. ion Values between 1 and 999 seconds are allowed Please note The duration of the measurement must be shorter than the sampling period Sensitivity The sensitivity of the sensor can be var ied in four steps maximum high mid dle low In order to find the optimal sensitivity Tor the respective applica tion experimental examinations and empirically established values are nec essary Seite 10 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual A Start of 750149 Info Logger ID 750149 Logger Type CLIMA Range eve fo 99 20 C fo 50 L Memory size 32 kB M Temperature Threshold Consider Hurnicity Upper lirik 30 0 Lower lirik 20 0 ET Temperature Upper limit 20 0 Lower limit 20 0 Settings Logger Name Le From 21 05 2001 09 51 55 Stark without delay Sampling period 07 11 2001 15 36 56 foo 15 00 Turn off logger Fy Start of 730010 Ea Info Logger ID 750010 Logger Type MOVE Range 0 up to 255 Vibrations s Memory size 5 kB Threshold Consider Upper limit 0 Lower limit U E Sensitivity f maximum high C medium low Duration of Measurement Duration of Measurement per sample Je 5 Settings Logger Name ro ee ooo From 03 18 2000 13 40 58 MP Start without delay To Sampling period zl za 09 19 2000 8 55 55 AM Joo oo o1 Turn off logger cose Se
27. ite 11 3 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 2 3 6 Acceleration Logger SUGAR CUBE Calibration The manufacturer delivers the acceleration logger calibrated In larger time intervalls gt 1 years a repeated calibration is useful in order to guarantee the accuracy of measure ments This should be connected with a battery exchange The manufacturer offers both services Besides the default parameters described above acceleration logger specific settings and explanation are given in the following section Measuring methods The semiconductor sensor of the logger measures accelerations of 10 g in the x and or y axis making it possible to acquire acceleration vibration and shock However all these values are depended on the position of the data logger cube respective to the earth s surface or to its the gravity With the position 1 in the picture the y axis is perpendicular the x axis parallel to the earth s surface resulting in a y value of 1 Pos 1 Pos 2 g and an x value of 0 Measurements using this method are e y ee most suitable for acquiring alterations of the position In pos 2 Y 2 x and y axis are parallel to the earth s surface making applica tions with path registration possible Measurements of positions and alterations To log positions and their change AXEL is using its own orientation to the earth s sur face The figure above illustrates this on the basis of two cube pos
28. itions 1 and 2 The polarity of measured values depends on the direction of the movement All positions between 1 and 2 are possible The table shows the resulting x and y values Activating x and or y axis To activate one or both axis x and y you have to click with the left mouse button the boxes x axis and or y axis Repeating this action deactivates the axis default setting both activated again Orienta Value g Alteration Value g Alteration tion to per Degree per Degree Horizon mg en cube 175 9 position 1 16 9 15 2 12 4 8 9 4 7 0 2 4 4 8 6 cube ee 22 position 2 15 0 nasa 16 8 17 5 X AXIS X OUTPUT Y OUTPUT e ia Start on Acceleration Thresholds Beside the option of having a delayed start it is also possible to start the measuring se quence depending on an upper as well as a lower acceleration threshold The values are to be edited in the corresponding fields Up per Limit and Lower Limit default up per 1 lower 1 for the x and y axis re spectively 2 3 7 Voltage Data Logger SUGAR CUBE Logger specific settings Start on Valtage Thresholds As well as having the option of a delayed start it is also possible to start the measur ing sequence depending on an upper as well as a lower voltage threshold To activate this option in the field Thresholds click the box v Consider The values are to be edited in Seite 12 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manua
29. l Start of 760112 x Info Logger ID eil2 Logger Type AEL Range 10 g up to 10 g Memory size 32 kB Threshold Consider A axis 1 0 al Upper limit Ze al Lower limit E T Y axls Upper limit 1 0 Lower limit 1 0 F Settings Logger Name pe ne _ From 02 18 2000 13 45 21 M Stark without delay To Sampling period the corresponding fields Upper Limit and Lower Limit default upper 2 00 V lower 1 00 V A Start of Berlin MS52 B00008 Info Logger ID 500005 Logger Type VOLT Range 0 up to 2 5 Memory size 32 kB Threshold l Consider Upper limit 2 00 Lower limit 1 00 F Settings Logger Name Berin m52 From 02 18 2000 13 42 41 Stark without delay To Sampling period 09 16 2000 10 48 00 PM Jo0 00 01 Turn off logger cose gg iarz000 3 16 10 PM 00 00 01 Turn off logger cose 2 4 Start of the Measuring Sequence The logger is started by clicking the button Execute in the logger start window The program performs a check of the entered parameters attempts to connect to the data logger and to start it In case of success a message will be displayed Please note e Each reading terminates a current meas uring program If the measuring program is to be continued the logger Is to be started again e The time needed to establish a connec tion to a data logger could last up to 20 seconds T
30. mperature and Humidity SUGAR CUBES Besides the already described inputs the following additional parameter settings are im portant for the combined temperature humidity logger Select temperature humidity The logger is able to measure only temperature or only humidity or both temperature and humidity Please activate the selected parameters by setting Start on Thresholds Additionally to the option of a delayed start the logger can also start logging upon reaching a programmable threshold value upper and lower Please activate in the field Threshold Consider and type the upper and lower limit value default upper 30 lower 30 Please note In order to enable a quick response of the data logger the build in sensor Is partially unprotected within the casing Therefore the logger should be hand led carefully in order not to damage the sensor Water drops on the sensor distort the measurements 2 3 5 Logger for Shock Vibration and Motion SUGAR CUBE Beside the start time and the sampling period further parameter settings are Start on Threshold Additionally to the option of a delayed start the logger can also start logging upon reaching a programmable thresh old value upper and lower In order to activate this option in the field Threshold the V sign in the Consider box has to be ticked Duration of Measurement The duration of the measurement per sample can be programmed in the field Durat
31. n a battery recommended type Mignon Lithium 3 6V 950mAh is connected as shown in the Appendix Please note The use of an Inappropriate battery voltage or a wrong polarity of the battery can lead to a defect of the data logger For achieving a long durability of the battery please choose cell types with capac ties as large as possible 3 6V gt 900mAh Preparing your PC At first start Windows on your PC Please ensure a correct setup and availability of your IrDA port optional RS 485 Furthermore check if your computer Is using the correct time and date This fact Is crucial because these settings will become the time base of your data logger Installing the PC Software Please insert the provided CD into your PC s CD ROM drive The installation routine of the data logger software may be started by choosing the Windows start bar Browse to Run type d setup exe where d is the designation of your CD ROM drive click OK and follow the online screen instructions After confirmation of the destina tion directory e g c logger the installation will be completed ae As a result of a successful installation the program group Logger with the EJ program icon Logger is listed as an entry in the program bar of Windows The software can be executed by double clicking the Icon with the left hand mouse key or may be selected in Start Programs Note Before Installing new logger software please delete older version
32. nal accessories e Miniature data logger with battery mounted into the plastic casing or OEM mounted on PCB without battery and casing e CD ROM containing software to control and read out the SUGAR CUBE data logger Windows 95 98 NT 2000 XP and the user manual pdf file e This user manual as hardcopy optional Seite 3 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual System Requirements e PC or Laptop with an adapter for serial port to IrDA can be ordered from the dealer or manufacturer or an integrated IrDA interface For successful working please setup this IrDA interface in the PC BIOS to Infrared COM Please refer also to the respec tive chapter and appendix in this manual provided e WINDOWS 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP Preparing the SUGAR CUBE data logger Data Logger Case Configurations All data loggers are provided with a fixed battery A newly purchased data logger Is by default in power down mode but can be activated through the software provided Change of Battery The battery lifesoan amounts up to several years Stored data are held also without a battery Since the internal battery is directly mounted to the data logger the manufac turer offers a battery change service The manufacturer is not responsible for any battery swapping by the customer If necessary please contact your dealer or the manufacturer OEM Variation on PCB The OEM variation is delivered without battery The OEM data logger is activated whe
33. o 16 characters in the field Logger Name This name will be assigned to the measured values Turn off logger Begin of Measurements Start time From Two start options are avallable through the menu Start immediately and Start delayed After removing the V sign next to Start without delay field the contents of the Start field can be edited using the format dd mm yy day month year and hh mmiss hour minute second The maximum delay possible is 6 months If the edited start time is incorrect no To date is displayed and the typed time is reset Using a past time as value in the From field is not permitted Please note The default setting of the start time is the current PC time By default the measuring program starts immediately vV in Start without delay Cur rent PC time is shown as start time Measuring period Sampling rate The sampling period can be specitied in the corresponding field with hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss Valid values range from 1 second to 24 hours If the registered in terval is within the allowed range the corresponding end time is automatically calcu lated and displayed in the To field This time represents the moment when the build in memory of the data logger is completely filled If the sampling period specified is incor rect no date is displayed and the typed value is reset An editing of the date values is also possible by marking left mouse button the num bers with the left mou
34. pan drastically Logger ID 730010 MOVE 8 kB e If all data of the logger are read out a level of 100 is 1 N d cated i Memory used 0 67 The temperature logger TEMP 0 5 does not support the Logger ID 760112 AXEL 32 kB online feature l X axis 0 1 g The temperature logger TEMP 0 1 is actualising online Y axis 1 0 g values every 1 2 seconds independent of the state of measuring program or switched off logger Logger switched off If the MOVE logger is switched off no online display is possible If a measuring program is active this logger 1 82 V type displays the current values according to its meas urement regime Memory used Seite 19 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual 3 6 Removing an ID Number from the ID List To remove an ID number from the ID list activate the Setup window in the main menu bar select the appropriate number from the field D numbers and press the Delete button Te WoniGernss 740430 Its possible to remove ID numbers of the list Adding automatically by logger reading 3 7 Exit Program To quit the data logger software click the Exit button in the main menu bar a roo i a 3 i oat SEENE AR m 4 r TE Fr ER 5 L Viel Mea az amp al amp a a Exit Open Logger Jable Graphic Export Help 3 8 Summarised Remarks e For a successful communication between data logger and PC via IrDA
35. rror immediately San com 2 Infrared This serial port is used to communicate with data logger A correctly selected port is automatically stored at the program exit and shown in the field Communication at the next start of this software 2 2 Selection of the Data Logger Activating the Button Logger in the main window the logger window is shown Search for It m Logger af ia ns p a a ne ee t wi f Search for E ee Search Head Start Remove The logger identification is either automatically done by selecting one or more data log gers found or by manual input of the required logger ID number Automatic Selection The identification ID number of n data loggers is done automatically during the estab lishing of the connection between PC and data loggers if the selection Search for n Seite 6 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual logger is activated and the number n is typed The software selects the data loggers found and registers their ID numbers Found loggers 5 00 00 23 Please note If you want to find n loggers please type this number n in the field Search for n logger for minimizing the waiting time Manual selection of a Required Data Logger The software enables the user to provide unique ID s for multiple data logger devices It is possible to identify a specific data logger device out of multiple devices by activating the field Search for Logger ID and selecting
36. s from your PC SHE te Communication Set Up Communication between the data logger and the PC Is either provided by the wireless Infrared Interface IrDA or optionally the 2 wire based RS 485 interface Seite 4 4 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Infrared interface This interface type eliminates the need for any wire based connections An IrDA connec tion can be realised by connecting an IrDA adapter to the serial port of the PC How ever state of the art laptop computers have an IrDA interface already build in For establishing the data communication the IrDA adapter of the PC or notebook 2 diodes is positioned as close as possible 10cm 1m distance in front of the infrared interface of the data logger For error free communication make sure that the Infrared value is set in the menu Setup in the field Communication default earl com 2 Infrared This serial port is used to communicate with data logger Please note e For using the data logger software the automatic IrDA support under Windows must be disabled e Some older IrDA Interfaces on notebooks or PC adapters do not allow large distances because of their low sensibility The data logger is not the cause for this difficulty A different IrDA adapter or a shorter distance will Tix the problem e External infrared adapters which are connected to the PC via the serial interface COM port do not need any driver software installed
37. se button Seite 8 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Please note The default setting of the sampling period is 1 second End of Measurements To It the start time and the sampling period are within the allowed range the correspond ing end time is automatically calculated and displayed in the To field This time repre sents the moment when the build in memory of the data logger is completely filled It is possible to finish the measurements earlier by reading out the data Memory Size The number of samples stored in the logger depends on its build in memory but also on the resolution of the samples to be taken The following example of a temperature logger shows the times needed to Till a memory of 32 Kbyte with a value accuracy of 0 1 C using different sampling periods Sampling period Fills a 32Kbyte memory after every second one measurement 4 hours 30 minutes every minute one measurement 13 days 8 hours every hour one measurement 22 months 16 days every day one measurement Theoretically 44 years but battery would be discharged by then For different resolutions and memory capacities these estimates change accordingly You can cancel the program window without start by clicking the button Close 2 3 1 Temperature Data Logger with Resolution of 0 5 C SUGAR CUBE In addition to the general parameters such as type of logger ID number and memory size the configured measurement range from
38. t 40 ppm 10 C 60 C lt 150 ppm 40 C 120 C e Sampling period programmable range 1s 24h e Delay of start programmable 1s 6 month date hour minutes seconds or upper lower temperature thresholds e Memory EEPROM e Memory size app 16 000 measurements e Data conservation gt 10 years without battery e Power supply battery voltage 3 3 6 V recommended 1 2 AA Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh e Battery operating life up to some years according to usage e Operating temperature range 0 C 85 C data logger e Interface to the PC intrared IrDA 10cm 1 5m distance e Casing standard plastic casing cube or OEM PCB without casing e Dimensions casing app 31 x 31 x 31 mm OEM PCB app 26 x 26 x 13 mm e Weight with casing app 28g incl battery OEM PCB 6g without battery e Data Logger Software MS WINDOWS 95 98 NT 2000 XP e Export data format ASCII xls e Certificate CE Customer Specific Options e Variant INT with internal thermocouple sensor e Variant with protruding implemented sensor for quick re sponse times e OEM Variation on PCB without battery e User specific casings e PDA software WINDOWS CE optionally available Comment The standard variant is equipped with the external thermocouple sensor putting in a own high grade steel system case diameter 13 mm length 150 35 mm The plug gable connection line is 1 m long The optional variant with internal thermocouple sen sor
39. the button Open All data origi nating from saved files can be recognized by the cube symbol on the left hand side of the logger table Moving the mouse cursor over the symbol path and name of the Tile are indicated Seite 17 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Please choose the logger wanted Sc Logger ID Logger Name Logger Type From To Period 720177 verleihnix TEMP 12 06 1998 4 32 41 PM 0170411999 12 27 41 AM 00 05 00 AN names Zoo move os 18 2000 1 58 11 em 03 18 2000 2 01 40 pm 00 00 01 Loge Tool move _oaj1e 2o00 1ss8 11 Pm 09 18 2000 2 01 40 PM oman c SS Minidsr Holger TEMP 0 1 09 16 2000 1 49 40 PM 09 18 2000 1 57 16 PM 00 00 01 so Humi 09 07 1999 10 18 03 AM 09 07 1999 2 50 18 PM 00 00 01 ses hum 09 18 2000 1 50 00 Pm 09 18 2000 1 57 03 PM 00 00 01 so HUT 09 18 2000 1 50 00 PM 09 16 2000 1 57 03 PM 00 00 01 _sovaog Berinms2 VOLT 07 03 2000 3 18 35 PM 07 03 2000 3 36 39 Pm 00 00 01 The stored measurements are now displayed graphically when activating Graphic or in a tabular form when activating Table 3 3 Printing Graphics Printing the data can be Date of Printout 30 06 2000 accom pl IS h ed by S m p ly S Logger 74331 Type TEMP 0 1 Max 24 3 C Min 23 1 C Time period 27 06 2000 22 08 05 28 06 2000 02 40 44 Period 00 00 01 zat lecting the Print button The printer dialog window 24 1 appears where the user can choose from
40. the read out of the data starts It there is a successful identification the reading procedure is indicated by Online l Online Online F2U300 iz being read out please wait 00 00 05 If there are problems appropriate messages will be displayed Please note e tis possible to read data from the logger several times Only a new start of the log ger deletes the stored data Each data reading process will end the current log ging cycle To continue the measuring sequence after reading the logger has to be started again e The time needed to establish a connection to a data logger could last up to 20 sec onds This time can even increase up to 4 5 min while making a connection to a switched off data logger If the data transfer was successful in the logger row an opened book is symbolized Search for Jes Logger E a z a E a gt 2 Search for fa Logger ID Search Head Start Remove Logger Name mas Ten one VOLT 32 KB Seite 14 NS MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual After the successful transfer the data will be stored automatically in software custom format as cu2 file with the current folder as destination e g C Program Files Logger Cub It is possible to change the current path and folder by activating the button Browse in the Setup menu field Folder m Eile storage space Current Folder c PROGRAM FILES LOGGER MINICAN CUE Brows
41. up to 20 cm e Variation with protruding sensor for quick response times e User specific casings e PDA software WINDOWS CE optionally available Remarks to the Waterproof Casing W This casing fulfills the protection standard IP 67 i e short term immersion in water is possible depths 1m Moditications especially such in the sense of the technical advance are possible Seite 22 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Uf ty 4 2 One Channel Temperature Logger SUGAR CUBE e Measurement type sensor Temperature in C with semiconductor sensor e Measuring range 40 C 85 C optional extended range 40 C 120 C e Resolution programmable 0 5 C 0 1 C e Accuracy 0 5 C 0 70 C 2 C 40 120 C e Accuracy of time base lt 40 ppm 10 C 60 C lt 150 ppm 40 C 85 C e Sampling period programmable range 1s 24h secondwise e Delay of start on time 1s 6 months or on threshold value e Memory EEPROM e Memory size 16 000 or 32 000 measurements depends on resolution e Data conversation gt 10 years without battery e Power supply battery voltage 3 3 6 V recommended 1 2AA 1 2 Mignon Lithium 3 6 V 950 mAh e Battery operating life up to several years according to usage e Operating temperature range as measuring range e Data display numeric online display and graphical presentation on PC e Interface to the PC infrared IrDA 10cm 1 5m distance e Casing standar
42. you want to read only one logger and avoid disturbances place only one data logger within the range of the PC s IrDA interface e Use the online feature only if it is necessary and do not forget to finish this mode e Switch off the logger if there are no measurements needed for a long time Seite 20 BE MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual Trouble Shooting Problem Reference The logger device does not point the LEDs of the logger device towards the IrDA respond interface of the PC ensure a short distance Repeat the start or read out if the data logger was switched off it will need a delay of up to 4 5 min a wrong serial port is selected for the IrDA intertace check the IrDA device battery of logger is discharged replace battery old data is held and can be retrieved afterwards Disrupted data transfer move data logger close towards IrDA intertace of the there Is no confirmation of PC ensure a distance shorter than 10cm start or switch off Repeat the start or read out Remove all other logger from IrDA range Battery is empty battery of data logger is discharged replace battery old data is held and can be retrieved afterwards If help is required please formulate the problem in a fax or email to MEILHAUS ELECTRONIC GmbH Fischerstra e 2 D 82178 Puchheim http www meilhaus de FAX 49 89 80 83 16 support meilhaus de Seite 21 MINIATURE DATA LOGGER FAMILY SUGAR CUBE User Manual
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