PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User's Guide
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1. Technology PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide plem3 en 2 Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved pico Technology PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide I Contents 1 Introduction WEE 1 Re ET EE 1 2 Safety warnings AAA A RD RNA EDER NERO RONDON ADE REDONDO REED STEHE SR PARRA DRA E DR E 2 3 Standards compliance escescesseeseeeeeeseeseeeeneeneeeeseesecesseesesseeseessesesnessesecesseessecesseesseseesseeseaseaseaesssessenseseeess 3 4 Warranty EE 3 5 Legal information g rance eege Reade A A 4 6 Minimum PC requirements OA ah Sean do cidad o 5 2 Prod ct information sans ine ENEE EENS 6 Pack contents EE 6 2 Connections ie A A a 6 3 Ethernet setup utility PRA DURO QD RED DE RE REAR A eben sue T EENS 8 4 Setting UP O stesenaseeseesesseeetsesssssssssssssssessssesseesssssssessssssssssessesseseseessessessssssssssesssssessssessesssseesessassesseasesesassags 9 5 Specifications E A A E AE SEEE PE ds e ide Ea an cob Pedido Seege ELSE SELTEN EN ICP ee fico soldas Ee 12 Tre se rr RR A RR DEP RM ER RD RR E A NRP ERP 13 Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plcm3 en pico Technology PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide 1 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The PicoLog CM3 is a three channel high resolution current data logger for monitoring current on up to three channels With high accuracy and low noise the PicoLog CM3 is ideal for recor2. to 95 RH non condensing storage Bm Mans 5 31 x 7 24 x 1 42 in PicoLog data logging software Sotware Drivers for Windows XP SP2 or later Vista Windows 7 Examples for C C Excel LabVI EW Ethernet port Conforms to IEEE 802 3 10Base T Compatible with 10 100 1000Base T networks Conforms to IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethernet PoE USB port Conforms to USB 2 0 Full Speed 12 Mbps plem3 en Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide 13 Index A Access 4 Accuracy 12 C Connection Ethernet 8 LAN 8 USB 6 Connectors 12 Conversion time 12 Copyright 4 D Dimensions 12 E Environmental conditions 12 Ethernet connection 8 F Fitness for purpose 4 Inputs impedance 12 number of 12 L Legal information 4 Liability 4 Linearity 12 M Mains voltages 2 Maximum input range 2 Mission critical applications 4 N Noise RMS 12 O Output 12 Overview 1 Overvoltage protection 12 P Pack contents 6 PC requirements 5 Power over Ethernet PoE 8 R Range 12 Repairs 2 Resolution 12 S Safety warning 3 Safety warnings 2 Sensor 12 Setting up 9 Software 12 Specifications 12 Support 4 T Trademarks 4 U Upgrades 4 Usage 4 USB 5 connection 6 V Viruses 4 W Warranty 3 Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plem3 en pico Technology PicoLog CM3 Curren
3. PH C 60Hz 6 In the PicoLog CM3 channels window double click on Ch1 unused The Edit PicoLog CM3 Channel dialog box appears Edit PLCM3 Channel a Name Channel 1 Data type 1 mv A ise Cancel Help Options 7 Type in a name for the channel if required 8 Select the data type required i e 1 mV A 10 mV A 100 mV A or Voltage plcm3 en Copyright 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide 11 9 Now click OK Readings from the PicoLog CM3 will appear in the monitor window emm Meng H 801 2 HAPicolog FileO1 PL W Stopped after 500 samples Alarm Channel Reading Units Channel 1 32 A Channel 2 23 A Channel 3 24 A Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plcm3 en 12 Product information 2 5 Specifications 0 1VAC RMS 1 lt 200 mV RMS 2 5 lt 1 V RMS 1 mV A 0 1 to 200 A AC RMS with supplied current clamps 1 mV A range 0 to 200 A 3 with supplied current clamps 60 uV Conversion Time Per Enabled Channel 720 ms approx gt 1 MQ AC Coupled Overvoltage protection 30 VDC USB or Ethernet Powered by USB or Ethernet USB 5 V 10 lt 100 mA USB Ethernet enabled 5 V 10 lt 200 mA Ethernet 48 V 20 lt 40 mA lt 2 W 20 C to 28 C for stated accuracy 0 C to 50 C operating 20 to 60 C storage 20 to 80 RH non condensing operating 5
4. current clamp 2 Signal and ground connection sockets for current clamp 3 Ethernet port USB port Ethernet Data indicator Flashes to indicate Ethernet data transfer Ethernet Link indicator On when Ethernet port connected to an active device zommuou gt Power Status indicator On when power is applied Flashes to indicate conversion in progress N Ground is provided via electrical connection to the USB ground plem3 en Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide USB connection To use the PicoLog CM3 with its USB connection connect the USB port on the rear of the device to a USB port on your computer using the cable provided The first time you connect the device Windows will install the driver and then tell you that the device is ready for use You can then run PicoLog Recorder software to start making measurements Ethernet port connection Before connecting to the PicoLog CM3 s Ethernet port you must first configure the Ethernet settings LAN connection To use the PicoLog CM3 on a local area network LAN connect it to your network switch or network router using the Ethernet cable provided Direct connection You can also connect the PicoLog CM3 directly to the network port on your computer For this connection you will need to use an Ethernet crossover cable not supplied Power over Ethernet PoE The PicoLog CM3 can obtain
5. ding data from three phase supplies The USB and Ethernet interfaces allow the logger to be used as a USB only device as a USB powered device with Ethernet interface or as a Power over Ethernet PoE device Using the Ethernet interface the PicoLog CM3 can be located anywhere on a LAN or on the internet Programmer s Guide All the software that you need for everyday use of the PicoLog CM3 is supplied with the unit For more advanced applications you can write your own software Information on programming is published in a separate guide 8 PicoLog CM3 Data Logger Programmer s Guide plcm3pg en pdf Driver Installation The driver was installed automatically when you installed PicoLog Recorder software Alternatively you can download the driver from our website at http www picotech com Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plcm3 en Introduction 1 2 Safety warnings We strongly recommend that you read the general safety information below before using your product for the first time If the equipment is not N used in the manner specified then the protection provided may be impaired This could result in damage to your computer and injury to yourself and others DO NOT exceed the maximum input range The PicoLog CM3 is rated to measure voltage up to 1 V RMS while the supplied clamps have a range of O to 200 A Any signal in excess of these values may cause permanent damage to the unit and
6. ee ne Sampling interval f Seconds Stop after e em o Samples Cancel e fi 00 Seconds v Help Readings per psig as many as possible DI 3 Click OK The Converter details dialog box appears 4 From the Converter type drop down list select either PLCM3 USB or PLCM3 Ethernet The dialog box will then show the converter list as shown below Converter type PLCM3 Ethernet SS OK Port y Cancel Ethernet Devices Device Converter type Tc 08 Serial y OK Cancel Help PLCM3 Ethernet RH 02 PLCMS Ethernet HumidiProbe ADC 20 8DC 24 TH 03 bth Status External IP address and listening port External IP address and listening port Refresh e Refresh Copyright 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plcm3 en 10 Product information 5 USB connection Select the device with the correct type and serial number and click OK Ethernet connection Any PicoLog CM3 devices visible to your computer on your local network will appear in the list Select the device with the correct type serial number and IP address and click OK If your device does not appear in the list type its IP address and port number in the boxes below the list When you click OK the PicoLog CM3 channels window will appear PLCM3 Channels Port Ethernet Ch unused Ch2 unused Edit Ch3 unused Est Disable Hep Mains frequency Help e
7. gy Limited and PicoLog are trademarks of Pico Technology Limited registered in the United Kingdom and other countries plem3 en Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide 1 6 Minimum PC requirements To ensure that your PicoLog CM3 operates correctly you must have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run one of the supported operating systems as shown in the following table The performance of the data logger will be better with a more powerful PC Item Specification Operating Windows XP SP2 system Windows Vista Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit versions supported Processor As required Memor y by Windows Free disk space Ports USB and optional Ethernet ports While the driver will run on a 64 bit operating system the driver itself is 32 bit and therefore will run as 32 bit Copyright 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plem3 en Product information 2 2 Product information Pack contents Please check that your PicoLog CM3 pack contains the following items ST J Ed O PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger Software and Reference CD 1 DO112 USB Installation Guide Connections Important Do not connect your PicoLog CM3 to the PC until you have installed the software Diagrams H Signal and ground connection sockets for current clamp 1 Signal and ground connection sockets for
8. its power from the Ethernet port as a Powered Device PD according to the PoE standard 802 3af To use this feature you must connect the unit to Power Sourcing Equipment PSE such as a network switch router or power injector that also supports the PoE standard Any standard Ethernet cable up to 100 m about 328 ft in length can be used Current clamp connection The PicoLog CM3 is compatible with Pico Technology TA138 current clamps Each current clamp has both a red and a black 4 mm connector which plug directly into the red and black connections on the front panel of the PicoLog CM3 Once the current clamp s are connected they are easily fitted around a supply cable by use of the lever on edge of the clamp Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plem3 en Product information 2 3 Ethernet setup utility Setup utility 1 2 7 8 Connect the unit to your computer using the USB port Run the Ethernet Settings utility There is a shortcut to this utility in the Pico Technology program group under the Windows Start menu Set the Device Types control to PicoLog CM3 The serial number of your device should appear in the device list Click the device once to select it Set the Enable Ethernet Settings check box Enter the IP address and port that you wish to give the device You may need to ask your network manager for an IP address that does not conflict with existing devices o
9. n tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense For safety and maintenance information see the safety warning IEC standard The supplied TA138 clamps comply with the following standards IEC1010 1 1995 Category Il 600 V and Category III 300 V CE standard The PicoLog CM3 Data Logger meets the intent of the EMC directive 89 336 EEC and has been tested to EN61326 1 2006 Class A Emissions and Immunity standard The product also meets the intent of the Low Voltage Directive and has been designed to meet the BS EN 61010 1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use standard The supplied TA138 clamps comply with the following standards EN61010 1 2001 Category Il 600 V and Category III 300 V Warranty Pico Technology warrants upon delivery and for a period of 5 years unless otherwise stated fr
10. n the network Ethernet Settings SS 4 m p V Enable Ethernet Settings Device Operations IP Address 255 255 255 254 Listening Port 1 Device Types PicoLog CM3 v Refresh Save Close Exit Click Save You can now either continue to use the PicoLog CM3 as a USB device or unplug the USB cable and reconnect the device using its Ethernet port Power saving tip D D D If you wish to stop using the PicoLog CM3 in Ethernet mode you can use the Ethernet Settings utility to disable its Ethernet port This reduces the power consumption of the device when used in USB mode Ethernet and USB Do not use the PicoLog CM3 in USB mode when it is being powered by electromagnetic energy outside the limits permitted by FCC and EU Power over Ethernet PoE This could cause the unit to radiate regulations and could also cause it to produce spurious measurements It will not however cause permanent damage to the unit plem3 en Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide 2 4 Setting up Set up the PicoLog CM3 as follows 1 From the File menu in the PicoLog Recorder software select New settings The Recording dialog box appears Recording method Real time continuous DI Action at end of run Stop v Restart delay f Minutes ba Use multiple converters Cancel Help 2 Click OK The Sampling Rate dialog box appears
11. nd its agents shall not be liable for any loss damage or injury howsoever caused related to the use of Pico Technology equipment or software unless excluded by statute Fitness for purpose Because no two applications are the same Pico Technology cannot guarantee that its equipment or software is suitable for a given application It is your responsibility therefore to ensure that the product is suitable for your application Mission critical applications This software is intended for use on a computer that may be running other software products For this reason one of the conditions of the licence is that it excludes usage in mission critical applications for example life support systems Viruses This software was continuously monitored for viruses during production but you are responsible for virus checking the software once it is installed Support If you are dissatisfied with the performance of this software please contact our technical support staff who will try to fix the problem within a reasonable time If you are still dissatisfied please return the product and software to your supplier within 14 days of purchase for a full refund Upgrades We provide upgrades free of charge from our web site at www picotech com We reserve the right to charge for updates or replacements sent out on physical media Trademarks Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries Pico Technolo
12. om the date of delivery that the Goods will be free from defects in material and workmanship Pico Technology shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty if the defect has been caused by fair wear and tear willful damage negligence abnormal working conditions or failure to follow Pico Technology s spoken or written advice on the storage installation commissioning use or maintenance of the Goods or if no advice has been given good trade practice or if the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of Pico Technology Copyright 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plcm3 en Introduction 1 5 Legal information The software supplied with this product is licensed not sold Pico Technology Limited grants a licence to the person who installs this software subject to the conditions listed below Access The licensee agrees to allow access to this software only to persons who have been informed of these conditions and agree to abide by them Usage The software in this release is for use only with Pico products or with data collected using Pico products Copyright Pico Technology Limited claims the copyright of and retains the rights to all material software documents etc contained in this release You may copy and distribute the entire release in its original state but must not copy individual items within the release other than for backup purposes Liability Pico Technology a
13. or the clamps DO NOT rely on the product to provide a protective safety earth The unit does not have a protective safety earth DO NOT attempt to repair the unit The unit contains no user serviceable parts Repair or calibration of the unit requires specialised test equipment and must be performed by Pico Technology or its authorised distributors DO NOT attempt to feed current directly through the unit You must use a voltage output current clamp DO NOT attempt to use a current transformer directly You must use a voltage output current clamp DO NOT install a current clamp over any live exposed conductors You must not make an electrical connection to the conductor as doing so may be dangerous and could cause damage to the equipment your computer and may cause injuries to yourself and others The TA138 clamps supplied with the PicoLog CM3 are suitable for work on uninsulated high voltage cables You MUST ensure that appropriate safety precautions have been made in order to isolate the cable you wish to clamp before fitting takes place When using alternative current clamps you should check their suitability for this usage plem3 en Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved PicoLog CM3 Current Data Logger User s Guide 3 1 3 1 4 Standards compliance This page details the standards to which the PicoLog CM3 and or TA138 current clamp currently meets FCC Classification This equipment has bee
14. t Data Logger User s Guide 15 Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved plem3 en Pico Technology James House Colmworth Business Park ST NEOTS Cambridgeshire PE19 8YP United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1480 396 395 Fax 44 0 1480 396 296 www picotech com plem3 en 2 28 06 11 Copyright O 2011 Pico Technology Ltd All rights reserved
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