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AEMC ML914 Simple Logger II Manual PDF

1. 21 3 11 Flash Upgrade 22 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATI 0N 23 4 1 Installing 23 4 2 Data Logger Control 25 5 MAINTENANCE u u nnn nnn nnne nnn nnn 26 5 1 Replacing the Batteries oet tien eene rue 26 5 2 iei 26 27 APPENDIX TRO0UBLESHO00TING 33 APPENDIX GLOSSARY 34 Calibration ada 35 Technical and Sales Assistance 35 Limited Warranty ride c tei cete ce 36 Warranty RepaltS u icri ianen d E 36 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION N WARNING These instruments comply with safety standard EN 61010 1 Ed 2 2010 or EN 61010 2 032 2002 for voltages and categories of installation at an altitude below 2000m and indoors with a degree of pollution at most equal to 2 Do not use in explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammabl gases or fumes Do not use on voltage networks greater than categories mentioned above Observe the maximum voltages and
2. 7 8 24 8 2 2 Control FOatures UU nnt tbi dd T 9 OPERATION 11 3 1 LED Control Operation and Status Indication 11 3 2 Connecting the Simple Logger to a Computer 13 3 2 1 Bluetooth Connection 13 23 2 2 Palillig asia ito edenda 14 3 3 Turning Bluetooth ON OFF 15 34 Recording Dala iiec 15 3 4 1 Starting a Recording Session 15 3 4 2 Stopping a Recording Session 16 3 5 Downloading Recorded 16 3 6 Clearing Alarm Indication 16 3 7 Erasing Data from 17 3 8 Data 18 3 8 1 Trend Measurements ceres 18 39 Logger Operation 18 3 9 1 Recording with Memory Cleared 19 3 9 2 Recording with a Partial or Full Memory 19 3 9 3 Memory Filled During Recording Session 19 3 9 4 Battery Power Insufficient for a Full Recording 20 3 9 5 Recording Session has Ended 20 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 3 10 Reset Switch
3. AC CURRENT AC DC VOLTAGE AC VOLTAGE Simple Logger Il Data Loggers Bluetooth Edition cy AEMC User Manual INSTRUMENTS S e E T T Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility for a nominal charge The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For recalibration please use our calibration services Refer to our repair and calibration section at www aemc com Serial Catalog Model s Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received Date Calibration Due Chauvin Inc t d b a AEMC Instruments INSTRUMENTS www aemc com Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1 1 Symbols 0 5 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categorie 5 1 3 Receiving Your 6 1 4 Ordering 6 1 4 1 Recommended Probes for Models L104 amp L564 6 1 4 2 Accessories and Replacement Parts
4. 1kg Sensor Cable Length Sensor 6 152mm Cable 6 5 ft 2m Maximum Conductor 0 1 77 45mm Cover Case Cover UL94 V0 Case UL94 5VB Vibration IEC 68 2 6 1 5mm 10 to 55Hz Shock IEC 68 2 27 30G Drop IEC 68 2 32 1m ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity Up to 85 at 95 F 35 C Non condensing Altitude 2000m SAFETY amp ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Safety Rating EN61010 1 EN61010 2 32 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III Pollution Degree 2 Protection Degree IP50 cover closed Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN 61326 1 07 1997 A1 10 1998 A2 09 2001 A3 05 2004 CE Approved Yes Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 27 MODEL AL834 ELECTRICAL Channels Four Input Captive AmpFlex AC Current Flexible Sensors Range 300Aac 3000A4c Accuracy 0 to 5A unspecified 0 to 15A unspecified 50 60 2 510 300A 15 to 3000A x 196 of Reading 0 5A 1 of Reading 1A Resolution 0 1Aac 0 5Aac Sample Rate 64 samples cycle Storage Rate Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day Storage Modes Start Stop FIFO and Extended Recording Mode XRM Store on Alarm Recording Length 15 minutes to 8 weeks programmable using DataView Memory 1 000 000 measurements 2MB Recorded data is stored in non volatile memory and retained even if battery is low o
5. Series 39 1 Recording with Memory Cleared When a recording starts the logger will continue to record until one of the following occurs The Session is complete Memory is full and the recording mode is Start Stop or Alarm The CONTROL button is pushed until the STOP AMBER LED lights up and is released before the next LED lights Stop Recording command from the Data Logger Control Panel is sent to the unit battery voltage falls below 1 7V 3 9 2 Recording with a Partial or Full Memory If the RED LED is double blinking every 5 seconds the memory is full and must be erased before any further recording can be performed If the RED LED is single blinking every 5 seconds prior to starting a New Recording Session the memory is partially full To save clear or check memory availability use the Data Logger Control Panel software There may be instances where the GREEN LED is also double blinking every 5 seconds indicating that the logger is still recording The user can choose to stop the Recording Session and download the session and or erase the memory The logger memory cannot be erased while in the Record mode The recording must be stopped first 3 9 3 Memory Filled During Recording Session Start Stop Mode If the logger is recording using the Start Stop or Store on Alarm mode and the memory is filled before the Recording Session has finished the ses sion will end The follo
6. be performed while in the STANDBY mode There are two ways to erase the memory Erasing the Memory using the Control Button 1 Press and hold the CONTROL button When the ERASE RED LED lights up release the button This will arm the instrument for an erase operation when not in record mode While armed to erase memory the RED LED will blink at a fast rate for a period of five seconds 2 Press the CONTROL button for another 0 5 seconds to start the erase operation During the erase operation the LED will blink once every second Erasure takes about 1 minute to complete i If the button is not pressed within five seconds of arming the erase oper ation will automatically disarm and memory will be maintained For this reason if you do not intend to erase memory simply wait until the RED LED stops blinking at the fast rate Erasing the Memory using the Data Logger Control Panel 1 Connect the instrument to the computer and launch the Data Logger Control Panel 2 Select Erase Memory from the Instrument menu 3 Adialog box will appear asking to confirm the erasure of the instru ment s memory Select Yes to confirm or No to cancel the operation i Erasing the memory will also clear any stored alarms Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 17 3 8 Data Storage The logger captures Trend measurements The following are definitions of terms used in this section Input Channel Source for the measurement channel o
7. individual DataView components to install To install the full DataView product select Complete and then click Next You are now prompted to select the Control Panel s you want to install Each AEMC product family has its own specially designed Control Panel By default all available Control Panels are selected Control Panels take up disk space on the computer so unless you have other types of AEMC instruments we recommend that you select Data Logger and deselect the rest You should also check the option PDF XChange which is a requirement if you plan to create pdf versions of DataView reports After you finish selecting and deselecting Control Panels click Next The InstallShield Wizard now informs you that the program is ready to install DataView If you want to review any of your previous selec tions click the Back button to return to earlier screens Otherwise click Install to begin installation The InstallShield Wizard now installs DataView During this process a status bar displays the progress of the installation During installation you may see a warning message about installing DataView with your AEMC instrument connected to the computer If the instrument or USB cable is connected disconnect it now Then click OK to proceed Simple Logger Series 11 After a few moments a screen appears informing you that installation is complete Click Finish to leave the InstallShield Wizard You are now asked whether or not
8. recording 10 data in memory may be lost Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3 1 LED Control Operation and Status Indication The ON SLEEP state of the SLII can be determined by pressing the CONTROL button for less than 0 5 seconds If the instrument is ON the status of the instrument will be shown by the LEDs If the instrument is in the SLEEP mode all the status LEDs will light until the CONTROL button is released Once released the status indication resumes Control of the instrument is performed by pressing and holding the CONTROL button until the control LED corresponding to the desired operation lights Releasing the CONTROL button when the desired control LED is illuminated results in the corresponding operation being performed When pressing the CONTROL button each LED will light in sequence Continuing to press the CONTROL button will result in all LEDs being off after the last LED lights If you continue to hold the CONTROL button down the sequence will repeat with the first LED Releasing the CONTROL button after the last LED turns off and before the first LED turns on will result in no action being taken by the instrument This provides a mechanism to cancel or ignore the button press i The Instrument will turn ON from the SLEEP mode if a recording is sched uled to start Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 11 The Control and Status Operation of each LED is as follow
9. the time and data contained within the starting and ending of a recording Resolution The last significant digit of the measurement Zoom The ability to select a section of the graph and magnify it for better readability Bluetooth Wireless communications device used to access the logger via a computer program Dataview USB Universal Serial Bus a communications port used to access the logger via a computer program Dataview 34 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be sent back to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for reca libration 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 con
10. you would like to view instructions about how to connect the AEMC instrument or cable to the USB port on the computer Click Yes to view these instructions or No to proceed 12 Close the DataView Setup screen The DataView icon now appears on your computer desktop along with the Data Logger Control Panel icon and the icon s for any other Control Panel s you have installed 4 2 Data Logger Control Panel After you install DataView the DataView icon appears on your desktop This opens the core DataView program The installation process also places the Data Logger Control Panel icon on your desktop Clicking this icon opens the Data Logger Control Panel In general core DataView features are for creating viewing editing and storing DataView reports while the Control Panel is for connecting to configuring viewing real time measurements and downloading data from the instrument You can access all DataView features through either the DataView icon or the Control Panel icon For users who interact with a single type of AEMC instrument we recommend primarily using the Control Panel However there are situations where using the core DataView icon may be more convenient for some users such as when viewing multiple archived reports from different AEMC product families NOTE For further information about DataView and its capabilities or for information about using the Data Logger Control Panel consult the Help system that com
11. 5 seconds when the logger is recording It may take a few seconds before the instrument starts recording The recording status LED will single blink during this period Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 15 3 4 2 Stopping a Recording Session 1 Press and hold the CONTROL button When the STOP AMBER LED lights up release the button 2 The GREEN LED will change from a double blink to a single blink indicating STANDBY mode The data will be retained even if the instrument is in SLEEP mode The recorded data is stored in Flash memory maintained even in the absence of batteries The recorded data may be downloaded to a computer 3 5 Downloading Recorded Data Recorded measurements stored in the instrument are transferred to a computer via the download command in the Data Logger Control Panel 3 6 Clearing Alarm Indication Clearing alarms can be performed in the STANDBY or RECORD mode 1 Press and hold the CONTROL button When the ALARM YELLOW LED lights up release the button The YELLOW LED will blink at a fast rate for a period of five seconds 2 Press the CONTROL button for another 0 5 second to complete the operation i This does not clear any stored alarms only indications Stored alarms can only be cleared when memory is erased see 3 7 Erasing Data from Memory 16 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 37 Erasing Data from Memory Erasing data from the instrument s memory can only
12. LIIFlashUp1xx utility program All switches MUST be set to the OFF position once the upgrade has com pleted Failure to set the Flash Upgrade Switches 0FF after the upgrade will pre vent the instrument from operating properly and deplete the batteries Check for firmware and software updates at www aemc com Download and read instructions before proceeding 22 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series CHAPTER 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 41 Installing DataView DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS Minimum Computer Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista 7 8 8 1 or 10 32 or 64 bit 1GB of RAM for Windows Vista 7 8 8 1 10 32 bit 2GB or RAM for Windows Vista 7 8 8 1 10 64 bit 80MB of hard disk space 200MB recommended USB port Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries USB Flash Drive Install 1 Insert the DataView thumb drive into an available USB port on your computer If Autorun is enabled an AutoPlay window appears on your screen Click Open folder to view files to display the DataView folder NOTE If Autorun is not enabled or allowed use Windows Explorer to locate and open the USB drive labeled DataView When the DataView folder is open find the file Setup exe and double click it to run the installation program The DataView setup screen appears In the upper left corner
13. Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series Symbols Used Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation CAUTION Risk of Danger Indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument in all cases where this symbol is marked Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous Refers to a type A current sensor This symbol signifies that application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted Ground Earth Important instructions to read and understand completely Important information to acknowledge Battery Fuse USB socket Compliance with the Low Voltage amp Electromagnetic Compatibility European directives 73 23 CEE amp 89 336 CEE In the European Union this product is subject to a separate collection system for recycling electrical and electronic components In accordance with directive WEEE 2002 96 EC DRS BEe 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories CAT Il For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system AC supply wall outlet Exam ples 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 instal lation and circui
14. Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 13 USB port on your computer The default Windows driver will automatically install the device The pairing procedure varies depending on your operating system Bluetooth equipment and driver software NOTE The information in the following sections are only necessary the first time an instrument is connected or when the Bluetooth USB adapter has been removed then reconnected 3 2 2 Pairing 1 2 14 Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on the instrument Open the Bluetooth Devices dialog on your computer to pair the instrument with your computer Different operating systems have dif ferent steps for opening this dialog so consult your computer s docu mentation for instructions Once the dialog is displayed click Add a Device A dialog box appears listing the locally available Bluetooth devices There may be several devices of varying types listed depending on the location of your computer Find the instrument which will appear listed by its Bluetooth name Click the name Depending on the operating system you may be prompted to enter a pairing code If so enter 1234 Click Next A screen appears informing you that the instrument has been successfully connected with the computer Click Close to exit the screen To complete the connection open the Data Logger Control Panel In the menu bar at the top of the screen select Help In the drop down menu that appears click the opti
15. atteries Battery Life gt 200hrs at 125ms up to 180 days dependent on storage rate recording length MECHANICAL Dimensions 5 904 x 5 904 x 3 568 150 x 150 x 91mm w o Sensor Weight with battery 2 1105 0 95kg Cover Case Cover 94 0 Case UL94 5VB Vibration IEC 68 2 6 1 5mm 10 to 55Hz Shock IEC 68 2 27 30G Drop IEC 68 2 32 1m ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity Up to 85 at 95 F 35 C Non condensing Altitude 2000m SAFETY amp ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Safety Rating EN61010 1 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III Pollution Degree 2 Protection Degree IP50 cover closed Electro Magnetic EN 61326 1 07 1997 A1 10 1998 A2 09 2001 A3 05 2004 Compatibility CE Approved Pending 30 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series MODEL L264 ELECTRICAL Channels Four Input Five Recessed Banana Jacks Range 0 to 600Vac oc Resolution 0 1V Accuracy 0 to 5V unspecified 50 60 2 5 to 50V 0 596 of Reading 1V 50 to 600V 0 596 of Reading 0 5V Maximum Input Voltage 1 2x 600V Input Impedance 16MQ Sample Rate 64 samples cycle Storage Rate Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day Storage Modes Start Stop FIFO and Extended Recording Mode XRM Store on Alarm Recording Length 15 minutes to 8 weeks pr
16. e 0 to 1Vac Resolution 0 1A 1mV A scale Accuracy 0 to 10mV unspecified 50 60 2 10 to 50mV 0 596 of Reading 1mV 50 to 1000mV 0 5 of Reading 0 5mV Maximum Input Voltage 5Vrms 7 07Vpeak to 7 07Vpeak Input Impedance 100KQ Sample Rate 64 samples cycle Storage Rate Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day Storage Modes Start Stop FIFO and Extended Recording Mode XRM Store on Alarm Recording Length 15 minutes to 8 weeks programmable using DataView Memory 1 000 000 measurements 2MB Recorded data is stored in non volatile memory and retained even if battery is low or removed Communication Bluetooth Class 2 Power Source 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries Battery Life gt 200hrs at 125ms up to 180 days dependent on storage rate recording length MECHANICAL Dimensions 5 904 x 5 904 x 3 568 150 x 150 x 91mm w o Sensor Weight with battery 2 1 105 0 95kg Cover Case Cover UL94 V0 Case UL94 5VB Vibration IEC 68 2 6 1 5mm 10 to 55Hz Shock IEC 68 2 27 30G Drop IEC 68 2 32 1m ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity Up to 85 at 95 F 35 C Non condensing Altitude 2000m SAFETY amp ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Safety Rating EN61010 1 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III Pollution Degree 2 Protectio
17. emory backup capacitor provides backup power while batteries are being changed This backup capacitor will maintain the instrument for up to 10 sec without batteries installed After 10 seconds the date and time will need to be reset data and configu ration will be maintained Ifthe unitis connected to DataView via a PC the battery life is 100 hours regardless ofthe storage rate Voltages beyond this range may damage the instrument Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 31 NOTE When installing probes face the arrow on the probe in the direc tion of the load Model SR193 Nominal Range 1000AAC for f lt 1kHz Measurement Range 1A to 1000AAC max I gt 1000A not continuously Probe Output Signal 1mVAC AAC Maximum Clamping Diameter 2 52mm Safety EN 61010 2 032 Pollution Degree 2 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III Model MN93 Nominal Range 200AAC for f 1kHz Measurement Range 2A to 200AAC max I gt 200A not permanent Probe Output Signal 5mVAC AAC Maximum Clamping Diameter 0 8 20mm Safety EN 61010 2 032 Pollution Degree 2 300V CAT IV 600V CAT III NOTE Currents 0 5A will be displayed as zero Neutral current measures down to 0A Model MN193 Nominal Range 5A and 100AAC 5A 0 005A to 6AAC max 1A to 1000A with ratio 1000 5 selected 100A 0 1A to 100AAC max Measurement Range Probe Output Signal 5A 200mV AAC 100A 10mV AAC Maximum Cla
18. es with the product Access this Help by clicking the option Help in the Control Panel s menu bar at the top of the screen Simple Logger II Series 25 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Use only factory specified replacement parts AEMC will not be held responsible for any accident incident or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center 5 1 Replacing the Batteries A CAUTION Risk of electric shock Disconnect all input s from the unit or remove the current sensors from any conductor before opening the battery cover to change the batteries Terminate any recordings before changing the batteries or loss of recorded data may occur Remove the two screws from the battery cover Slide and lift up the cover to remove Replace the four 1 5V C cell LR14 alkaline batteries the backup capacitor provides backup power for approximately 10 seconds while the main batteries are being changed Replace the cover and the screws NOTE When changing the batteries always replace both sets of batteries li If the instrument is stored without the batteries installed the internal clock will need to be reset using the Data Logger Control Panel software once the batteries are installed Only store the unit with the batteries installed for short periods of time For prolonged storage of the unit it is recom mended to remove the batteries 5 2 Cleaning A CAUTION Risk of elect
19. f the instrument Measurement Channel Measurement of input This can be a simple direct measurement the result of complex mathematical operations on a single or multiple input or other channels Sample Rate The rate at which the instrument measures inputs Storage Rate The rate at which channel measurements are stored 38 1 Trend Measurements The logger stores the measurement of each of the inputs In addition the user can define the storage rate recording period and measurement format using the Configure Instrument dialog box in the Data Logger Control Panel software Control Panel trend measurements are stored at this fixed storage rate 3 9 Logger Operation When the instrument is in use the following occurs provided there is suf ficient battery voltage and no data is stored in the instrument s memory The GREEN LED single blinks every 5 seconds STANDBY mode is active and the logger is not recording The LED is OFF indicating there is no data in memory The CONTROL button is used to Start Stop a Recording Session Ifthe CONTROL button is not pressed for a period of one minute the instrument will enter SLEEP mode and wait for either another button press or the recording start time to arrive if a recording is scheduled While in SLEEP mode the LEDs will not blink button press of 0 5 seconds will return the unit back to the normal STANDBY mode 18 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition
20. h is established and the LED indication is active the instrument will not connect to the Data Logger Control Panel Cause Correction Make sure the Low Battery LED is not blinking If the batteries are below 2 2V the instrument will have enough power to run the circuit but not enough to maintain a stable connection Replace the bat teries Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 33 APPENDIX B GLOSSARY Some general terminology associated with the data collection process is listed here for convenience Bps Bits Per Second a unit of signal transfer speed equal to the number of elements per second The Simple Logger II transfers data at the rate of 115200 bps Button An actual key on the logger or computer keyboard or a soft key in the program on the computer screen Data logger A device used to sample and store electrical signals that may be representative of physical phenomena such as temperature pressure and flo for long periods of time in an unattended environment Download The process of transferring data from the logger to the computer Hz Hertz a unit of measure of frequency equivalent to cycles per second Input output a device or port capable of sending or receiving digital information Port A name given to any connector allowing input or output of information Processor A computing device used to calculate and run a set of instructions Recording session A recording session is defined as
21. 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 Form 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 36 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series EJAEMC INSTRUMENTS 10 15 99 MAN 100357 v7 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
22. intensities assigned between terminals and earth Do not use it if appears damaged incomplete or improperly closed Before each use check the condition of the insulation of cables case and accessories Anything which appears damaged even partially must be reported for repair or scrapping Use leads and accessories of voltages and categories at least equal to those of the instrument Observe the environmental conditions of use Do not modify the instrument and use only original replacement parts Repairs or adjustments must be performed by authorized personnel Replace the batteries when the Low Bat LED is blinking Disconnect all cables from the instrument or remove the clamp on from the cable before opening the access door to the batteries Use protective equipment when security conditions are required Keep your hands away from unused terminals of the device When handling probes probe tips current sensors alligators clips keep fingers behind the guards For measurements of dangerous voltages first connect the black lead to the black terminal of the instrument and then connect this lead to the low volt age point of the source to measure potential closer to Earth Then connect the red lead to the red terminal of the instrument and connect the lead to the hot source to measure Disconnection must be done respecting the reverse order first disconnect the hot lead and then red then black lead 4
23. ion circuitry to prevent it from being turned on when the battery voltage is below 1 7V Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 9 There are two thresholds for the battery voltage The first is used to indicate low battery The low battery indicator Red LED single blink will blink when the battery voltage drops below 2 2V The second is used to determine when to terminate recording and turn the unit off The shutdown threshold is when the battery voltage drops below 1 7V Communication from the instrument to DataView is disabled below 2 2V 5 Five LED Indicators The LEDs on the logger serve two functions Control Operation and Status Indication The control operation when holding down the button is indicated with text above each LED The status indication when the button is not being held down associated with each LED is indicated with text below each LED Refer to 3 1 for detailed descriptions of each LED CONTROL Button This button selects the mode of operation Use this button to start or stop recordings erase the memory clear alarms and turn the Bluetooth ON OFF Input model dependent AL834 Four captive AmpFlex flexible sensor ML914 Four captive MiniFlex flexible sensor L264 Five 4mm banana plugs L564 Three 4mm banana plugs and two custom CA connectors for current inputs L104 Four custom CA connectors for current inputs WARNING If the RESET switch is pressed when the logger is
24. mping Diameter 0 8 20mm Safety EN 61010 2 032 Pollution Degree 2 300V CAT IV 600V CAT III The 5A range of the MN193 is designed to work with secondary current transformers Best accuracy is available when entering the transformer ratio e g 1000 54 When used to measure 5A direct the resolution will be limited to max Specifications are subject to change without notice 32 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom After being in a damp cold environment the logger does not function Cause Correction Condensation may have formed inside the logger shorting out the circuitry and discharging the battery Allow the circuit board to dry thoroughly in a warm location Symptom Simple Logger does not start recording Cause Correction Make sure battery power is present Make sure the PRESS button is pushed long enough to light the GREEN LED and released before the next LED lights Make sure the RED LED is not double blinking If itis memory is full and you need to erase the data see S 3 7 Make sure the SLII is properly configured so that you have Storage Rate Recording Period and at least one Measurement Channel specified Symptom Cannot find the instrument when pairing the Bluetooth con nection Cause Correction Make sure the Blue LED is single blinking indicating that the instrument Bluetooth module is active Symptom Even though the pairing of the Bluetoot
25. n Degree IP50 cover closed Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN 61326 1 07 1997 A1 10 1998 A2 09 2001 A3 05 2004 CE Approved Pending Simple Logger II Bluetooth Ed 29 ition Series NOTE The native measurement of the Model L564 is voltage This voltage is scaled to displace current by a factor that corresponds to the users probe selection This accuracy specification does not account for probe errors MODEL L564 ELECTRICAL Channels Four two voltage and two current Input Two Three Recessed Banana Jacks Range 0 to 1Vac 0 to 600VAc Resolution 0 1mV 1mV A scale 0 1V Accuracy 0 to 10mV unspecified 0 to 5V unspecified 50 60 2 10 to 50mV 0 5 of R 1mV 5 to 50V 0 596 of R 1V 50 to 1000mV 0 596 of R 0 5mV 50 to 600 0 5 of R 0 5V Maximum Input Voltage 5Vrms 7 07Vpeak to 7 07Vpeak 1 2 x 600V Input Impedance 100KQ 16MQ Sample Rate 64 samples cycle Storage Rate Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day Storage Modes Start Stop FIFO and Extended Recording Mode XRM Store on Alarm Recording Length 15 minutes to 8 weeks programmable using DataView Memory 1 000 000 measurements 2MB Recorded data is stored in non volatile memory and retained even if battery is low or removed Communication Bluetooth Class 2 Power Source 4x1 5V C cell alkaline b
26. nput ID markers mounting hardware DataView software 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries and user manual Simple Logger Il Model 564 Cat 2126 36 4 Channel TRMS Bluetooth Voltage amp Current Includes Bluetooth USB adapter set of 3 color coded red black white 5 ft leads with color coded alligator clips twelve color coded input ID markers mounting hardware DataView software 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries and user manual Probes purchased separately Simple Logger Model ML914 Cat 2126 40 4 Channel TRMS Bluetooth Captive MiniFlex 100 1000 Includes Bluetooth USB adapter mounting hardware DataView software 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries and user manual 1 4 1 Recommended Probes for Models L104 amp L564 see 6 for probe specifications AC Current Probe Model MN93 BK 200A Cat 2140 32 AC Current Probe Model SR193 BK 10004 Cat 2140 33 AC Current Probe Model MN193 BK 5A4 100A Cat 2140 36 6 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 1 4 2 Accessories and Replacement Parts Type A to 5 pin mini B 2M USB Firmware Upgrade Cable Cat 2118 49 Bluetooth USB Adapter Class 2 Cat 2126 45 Small Classic Carrying Cat 2133 72 Replacemen
27. of the screen choose the language version of DataView to install In the lower left corner are the available installa tion options e ln addition to the DataView software you can select Adobe Reader This links to the Adobe web site here you can download the latest version of Reader This program is required to view DataView PDF documents Simple Logger II Series 23 10 24 The option DataView Update opens the AEMC website where you can check for the latest DataView software version releases Similarly Firmware Upgrades links to the website where you can check for new firmware updates for the logge Finally User Manuals installs the printable documentation that accompanies DataView DataView also comes with a Help system that is installed with the program files Make your selections and click Install After a few moments the DataView InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears The InstallShield Wizard program leads you through the DataView installation process To proceed click Next Read the license agreement and indicate your acceptance by click ing accept the terms of the license agreement Then click Next At the Customer Information screen enter your username and com pany name Also choose whether this installation is for all users of the computer or just for your username Click Next to proceed The next screen lets you select the DataView setup If you choose Custom you are prompted to select
28. ogrammable using DataView Memory 1 000 000 measurements 2MB Recorded data is stored in non volatile memory and retained even if battery is low or removed Communication Bluetooth Class 2 Power Source 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries Battery Life gt 200hrs at 125ms up to 180 days dependent on storage rate recording length MECHANICAL Dimensions 5 904 x 5 904 x 3 568 150 x 150 x 91mm w o Sensor Weight with battery 2 1 105 0 95kg Cover Case Cover UL94 V0 Case UL94 5VB Vibration IEC 68 2 6 1 5mm 10 to 55Hz Shock IEC 68 2 27 30G Drop IEC 68 2 32 1m ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity Up to 85 at 95 F 35 C Non condensing Altitude 2000m SAFETY amp ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Safety Rating EN61010 1 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III Pollution Degree 2 Protection Degree IP50 cover closed Flectro Magnelic EN 61326 1 07 1997 A1 10 1998 A2 09 2001 A3 05 2004 Compatibility CE Approved Pending This unique recording mode provides the opportunity to continuously record over long periods of time by reducing the storage resolution of the stored data and maintaining matching resolution for the newest data Each time the memory fills up using XRM every other of the oldest stored samples is discarded making room for newer samples This process continues until the recording is manually stopped A m
29. on Help Topics This opens the Data Logger Control Panel Help system Use the Contents window in the Help system to locate and open the topic Connecting to an Instrument This topic provides instructions explaining how to connect your instrument to the computer Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 33 Turning Bluetooth ON OFF By default Bluetooth is enabled To conserve battery power Bluetooth can be turned OFF To turn Bluetooth OFF press and hold the Control button until the Blue LED turns on solid then release the button Repeat this step to turn Blue tooth back ON If all LEDs light instantaneously the instrument was in SLEEP mode Releasing the Control button will show the status every 5 seconds 3 4 Recording Data i The Simple Logger must first be configured before a recording can be performed see 8 4 Once a configuration is written to the instrument it will no longer need to be connected to DataView to start the scheduled recording When data is stored in the memory the user may download the information onto a hard disk see S 4 i A scheduled recording will still start even if the logger is in SLEEP mode 3 4 1 Starting a Recording Session i A new recording cannot be started if the memory is full 1 Connect the instrument to the measurement source 2 Press and hold the CONTROL button When the START GREEN LED lights up release the button 3 The GREEN LED double blinks every
30. r removed Communication Bluetooth Class 2 Power Source 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries Battery Life gt 200hrs at 125ms up to 180 days dependent on storage rate recording length MECHANICAL Dimensions 5 904 x 5 904 x 3 568 150 x 150 x 91mm w o Sensor Weight with battery 3 9105 1 77kg Sensor Cable Length Sensor 24 610mm Cable 6 5 ft 2m Maximum Conductor 0 8 203mm Cover Case Cover 94 0 Case UL94 5VB Vibration IEC 68 2 6 1 5mm 10 to 55Hz Shock IEC 68 2 27 300 Drop IEC 68 2 32 1m ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity Up to 85 at 95 F 35 C Non condensing Altitude 2000m SAFETY amp ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Safety Rating EN61010 1 EN61010 2 32 600V CAT IV 1000V IIl Pollution Degree 2 Protection Degree IP65 cover closed Electro Magnetic EN 61326 1 07 1997 A1 10 1998 A2 09 2001 A3 05 2004 Compatibility CE Approved Yes 28 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series NOTE The native measurement of the Model L104 is voltage This voltage is scaled to displace current by a factor that corresponds to the users probe selection This accuracy specification does not account for probe errors M0DEL L104 ELECTRICAL Channels Four Input One connector per channel Rang
31. ric shock Remove the clamp from any conductor or disconnect all input s from the unit The body of the logger should be cleaned with a damp and soapy cloth Do not submerge the logger in water Do not use solvent 26 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATIONS Reference Conditions 23 C 3 C 30 50 RH 50 60 Hz no AC external magnetic field DC mag netic field lt 40A m centered conducto battery voltage 3V 10 M0DEL ML914 ELECTRICAL Channels Four Input Captive MiniFlex AC Current Flexible Sensors Range 100Aac 1000Aac Accuracy 0 to 1A unspecified 0 to 5A unspecified 50 60Hz 1 to 100A 5 to 1000A 1 of Reading 0 5A 1 of Reading 1A Resolution 0 1A Sample Rate 64 samples cycle Storage Rate Programmable from 125ms to 1 per day Storage Modes Start Stop FIFO and Extended Recording Mode XRM Store on Alarm Recording Length 15 minutes to 8 weeks programmable using DataView Memory 1 000 000 measurements 2MB Recorded data is stored in non volatile memory and retained even if battery is low or removed Communication Bluetooth Class 2 Power Source 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries Battery Life gt 200hrs at 125ms up to 180 days dependent on storage rate recording length MECHANICAL Dimensions 5 904 x 5 904 x 3 568 150 x 150 x 91mm w o Sensor Weight with battery 2 4105 1
32. s GREEN LED CONTROL Starts a Recording STATUS Single blink Logger is in Standby Mode and not recording Double blink Logger is in Record Mode AMBER LED CONTROL Stops a Recording STATUS B Logger is ngkin an condition _ Single blink One or more inputs are in an Overload condition YELLOW LED CONTROL Clears the Alarm State see S 3 6 OFF No alarm has been seen on any input STATUS Single blink Atleast one channel has seen an alarm at least once Double blink At least one channel is currently in an alarm condition Fast blink Armed to clear alarm indication RED LED CONTROL Erases the Memory See 8 3 7 OFF No data in memory Single blink Memory is partially filled STATUS Double blink Memory is full Fast blink Armed to erase memory Slow blink Erase memory in process BLUE LED CONTROL Turns the Bluetooth ON or OFF OFF Bluetooth Disabled STATUS Single blink Bluetooth Enabled RED LED Low Battery OFF Batteries OK Single blink Low Battery Condition Batteries should be replaced 12 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series i Overload occurs when any input is 1096 above its input range When the battery voltage goes below 1 7 volt the instrument will shut down termi nating and saving the recording if it is recording SLEEP mode The instrument enters the low power state if
33. t Set of 12 Color coded Input ID Markers Cat 2140 45 Lead Replacement Set of 3 Color coded Red Black White 5 ft with Color coded Alligator Clips L564 Cat 2152 03 Lead Replacement Set of 5 Color coded 4 Red 1 Black 5 ft with Color coded Alligator Clips L264 Cat 2152 04 Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online Check our Storefront at www aemc com store for availability Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 7 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES i Throughout the content of this user manual the Simple Logger Il may be referred to as the 2 4 Description The Simple Logger Bluetooth Series of loggers are four channel recording devices powered by alkaline batteries Frequency tracking is performed such that 64 samples over one line cycle are taken Frequency tracking is performed around the nominal frequency of 50 60Hz Harmonic measurements are calculated from these 64 samples harmonics are only available from the Data Logger Control Panel within the DataView software The Simple Logger records at a rate of up to eight times per second Samples are taken at a user defined storage rate This means that the input s are ignored between measurement intervals The SLII s battery operation allows operation without the need for external power A series of front panel LEDs provide a quick status of the logger s state memor
34. t 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 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 5 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consistent with the ordering information Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equipment 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 4 Ordering Information Simple Logger Il Model L104 Cat 2126 10 4 Channel TRMS Bluetooth 0 1VAC Includes Bluetooth USB adapter mounting hardware DataView software 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries and user manual Probes purchased separately Simple Logger Model 834 Cat 2126 14 4 Channel TRMS Bluetooth Captive AmpFlex 300 3000AAC Includes Bluetooth USB adapter mounting hardware DataView software 4x1 5V C cell alkaline batteries and user manual Simple Logger Model 264 Cat 2126 23 4 Channel TRMS Bluetooth 600VAC DC Includes Bluetooth USB adapter set of 5 color coded 4 red 1 black 5 ft leads with color coded alligator clips twelve color coded i
35. t connected to Data View It is not recommended to reset the instrument when the logger is recording downloading or being configured If the logger is not responding to a button press make sure the unit has sufficient battery power If the battery voltage is below 1 7V the unit will not respond to a button press In this condition pressing the RESET button will not restart the unit It is recommended to download any desired session and erase the memory before starting a new recording i The resumption of the logger operation in the above situations assumes that the RESET button cleared the fault s The logger will not resume normal operation if the fault condition still exists The instrument will try to recover normally However under certain conditions the clock and memory full state may reset meaning that the memory is marked as full and the clock date time is lost Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 21 3 11 Flash Upgrade Switches CAUTION Risk of electric shock Disconnect the unit from any input source before opening the battery cover The Flash Upgrade Switches are used to recover from a failed flash upgrade To access them remove the battery compartment cover The Flash Upgrade Switches are located on the exposed PCB see S 2 2 for loca tion All three switches should be turned to the ON position in order to flash upgrade the instrument using the Fail Safe method of upgrade from within the S
36. tact your authorized distributor Cost 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 1391 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 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 35 Limited Warranty The Simple Logger Il is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited war ranty 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 Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www aemc com warranty html Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records What AEMC Instruments will do Ifamalfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we
37. teries have been removed for an extended period of time the clock time will be lost However the recorded memory will be maintained 3 9 5 Recording Session has Ended The logger will be in STANDBY mode if one of the following occurs The session terminates due to recording end time being reached recording in START STOP or Store on Alarm mode fills the memory The user terminates the session by pressing the CONTROL button until the STOP AMBER LED lights up and releasing the button before the next LED lights or issues a Stop Recording command from the Data Logger Control Panel The logger is now ready for a New Session or Download Pressing the CONTROL button until the START GREEN LED lights up and releasing the button before the next LED lights will start a New Session depending on the available memory 20 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 3 10 Reset Switch Operation CAUTION Risk of electric shock Disconnect the unit from any input source before opening the battery cover Resetting the instrument takes about 10 seconds at which time the instru ment will be non responsive The RESET button resets the CPU and is located under the battery cover To access it remove the battery compartment cover The reset button is located on the exposed PCB see S 2 2 for location i It is recommended to only press the RESET switch when the logger stops responding to a normal press button control when no
38. the button is not pressed for one minute It will remain in this state until either the button is pressed or the internal clock reaches the start time for a scheduled recording RECORD mode The instrument enters the low power state between sample sets The slower the storage rate the greater the portion of time the instrument is in the low power state Thus the slower the storage rate the longer the instrument can record 3 2 Connecting the Simple Logger Il to a Computer i INSTALL DATAVIEW BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER The SLII comes with both USB and Bluetooth connectivity The USB connector is located underneath the battery cover and is used for firmware updates and may not be used for realtime measurements WARNING The USB is not isolated from the inputs for safety Connecting to a computer while the inputs are connected may damage your computer and or your person The instrument must never be operated with the battery cover removed i The logger can be connected to the computer via Bluetooth during a recording session however an additional drain on the batteries will occur to support the communications 3 24 Bluetooth Connection The SLII is designed to connect to a computer wirelessly via Bluetooth for real time measurements data downloads and instrument setup The instrument is supplied with a Bluetooth USB adapter for computers without Bluetooth capability If this is the case connect it to an available
39. wing happens after the CONTROL button is pushed for 0 5 sec onds The GREEN LED single blinks standby mode The RED LED double blinks full memory At this time The memory can be downloaded and erased Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 19 Anew recording can be started or scheduled once memory is erased i If in either the XRM or mode the recording will continue even after memory becomes full Memory will be freed to make room for new samples The method of freeing memory will depend on the recording mode 3 9 4 Battery Power Insufficient for a Full Recording Duration If the battery voltage drops below 1 7V the following will occur The Recording Session will terminate The Data will be saved The GREEN and RED LED will turn OFF The logger continues to record until the battery voltage drops below 1 7V Pressing the CONTROL button will have no effect The battery voltage may rise slightly after the unit turns itself off In this event the unit may turn on momentarily as a result of a button press The batteries must be replaced before the recorded session s can be downloaded from the instrument refer to S 5 1 i Replacing the batteries while the unit is in SLEEP mode will not result in the loss of data memory The internal backup capacitor will maintain the clock and memory while the batteries are being replaced If the battery level falls below the usable level or if the bat
40. y usage and low battery indication The main advantage of the logger is its ability to perform a variety of recording tasks with easy and intuitive setup from a computer using DataView software Bluetooth communication and long battery life Analog information on the input is sampled and converted to a digital value This digital signal is processed and stored along with scale and time information An integrated Bluetooth module provides for the transfer of data from the instrument s internal memory to the computer for analysis 8 Simple Logger II Bluetooth Edition Series 22 Control Features DISCONNECT ALL INPUTS BEFORE OPENING BATTERY COMPARTMENT kB AEMC INSTRUMENTS O Low Battery Enabled 1 600V CAT IV o1 Figure 2 1 1 Reset Switch The RESET switch resets the CPU To access this switch discon nect all inputs and remove the battery compartment cover The reset switch is located on the exposed PCB refer to 3 10 2 Flash Upgrade Switches These three switches accessible from under the battery cover the RESET switch and upgrade software are used to recover from a failed flash upgrade procedure refer to 3 1 3 Female Type Mini B USB Connector This connector is located under the battery cover and is used for per forming firmware upgrades when available 4 Low Battery Indicator The instrument contains protect

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