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dataTaker DT80 User Manual (417 pages)
DT80 series 1 series 2 series 3 series 4 series Includes CEM20
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Content
5
Part a - the DT80
14
DT80 Concepts
14
What Is the DT80
14
The DT80 Product Family
14
DT80-Friendly Software
18
About this Manual
18
A Tour of the Dt80'S Interfaces
18
Getting Started
19
Sending Commands
20
Getting Help
21
Designing Your Data Logging System
21
Measurements
22
What Can the DT80 Measure
22
Analog Channels - Introduction
22
Digital Channels - Introduction
25
Serial Channels - Introduction
25
Programming the DT80
26
Typical Workflow
26
USB Memory Devices
28
Format of Returned Data
30
Real-Time Data
30
Logged Data
31
Part B - Channels
33
Channel Definitions
33
Channel Numbers
33
Channel Number Sequence
34
Channel Types
34
Internal Channel Types
37
Channel Options
41
Overview
41
A Special Channel Option - Channel Factor
42
Multiple Reports
42
Mutually Exclusive Options
42
Order of Application
43
Default Channel Options
43
Channel Option Table
44
Part C - Schedules
48
Schedule Concepts
48
What Are Schedules
48
Schedule Syntax
48
Types of Schedules
51
General-Purpose Report Schedules
51
Immediate Report Schedules
56
Statistical Report Schedules
57
Working with Schedules
58
Entering Schedules into the DT80 (BEGIN-END)
58
Triggering and Schedule Order
58
Changing a Schedule Trigger
59
Halting & Resuming Schedules
59
Executing Commands in Schedules
59
Time Triggers - Synchronizing to Midnight
60
Part D - Jobs
61
What Is a Job
61
Entering a Job
61
Loading an Existing Job
62
Job Structure
62
Job Commands
63
Startup Job
64
ONINSERT Job
64
Part E - Manipulating Data
65
Scaling
65
Channel Factor
65
Spans (Sn)
65
Polynomials (Yn)
66
Thermistor Scaling (Tn)
66
Intrinsic Functions (Fn)
67
Combining Scaling Options
67
Calculations
67
Channel Variables (Ncv)
67
Calculation Only Channels
69
Reference Channels
69
Expressions
70
Running Average
74
Derived Quantities
75
Rates and Integrals
75
Edge Timing
75
Statistical Channel Options
76
Overview
76
Statistical Functions
77
Multi Value Statistical Options
78
Histogram (Hx:y:M
78
Rainflow Cycle Counting
79
Part F - Alarms
82
Alarm Concepts
82
Alarm Commands
82
Alarm Number
83
Alarm Condition
83
Alarm Digital Action Channels
85
Alarm Action Text
85
Alarm Communication Actions
87
Alarm Action Processes
88
Alarm Records
92
Real Time Alarm Return
92
Logging Alarms
92
Polling Alarm Inputs
93
Part G - Logging and Retrieving Data
94
Logging Data
94
Enabling and Disabling Data Logging
94
How Data and Alarms Are Stored
94
Logging Options
96
Factors Which May Prevent Logging
96
Checking Logging Status
97
Retrieving Logged Data
98
Overview
98
LISTD - List Available Data
98
COPYD - Unload Data
101
DELD - Delete Logged Data
111
Background Commands
112
Obsolete Commands
113
The DT80 File System
114
Internal File System (B:)
114
External USB Devices (A:)
114
File Commands
116
Data Recovery
116
Part H - DT80 Front Panel
118
Display
118
Displaying Channels and Alarms
118
Bar Graph
119
Controlling What Is Shown on the Display
119
Auto-Scrolling
120
Auto-Acknowledge
120
Pop-Up Messages
120
Interactive Screens
120
Display Backlight
120
User Defined Functions
121
Defining Functions
121
Selecting Functions
121
Default Functions
121
Keypad Operation
122
Special Key Sequences
122
Status Indicator Lights
122
Sample Indicator
122
Disk Indicator
122
Power Indicator
122
Attn Indicator
122
Part I - Dex
124
What Is Dex
124
Dex Vs. Classic Web Interface
124
Connecting to the Web Interface
124
Dex Home Page
124
Starting Dex
125
Browser Requirements
126
Back to the Main Menu (Home)
126
Dex Configuration Builder
126
Configure the Logger
126
About Configurations
126
Using the Configuration Builder
126
Defining Schedules
128
Defining Channels
130
Global Settings
136
Managing Configurations
143
Logger Controls
144
Preventing Configuration Changes
144
Dex Web Interface
145
Using the Web Interface
145
Status Screens
146
Data Retrieval
148
Displaying Real-Time Measurements
150
Command Window
157
Help
159
Customising the Web Interface
160
Overview
160
The Web Interface Configuration Tool
160
Preventing Configuration Changes
163
Enabling Dex User Level Authentication
163
Dex Languages
166
Classic Web Interface
167
Browser Requirements
167
Navigating the Web Interface
167
Home Page
167
Channels Page
168
Status Page
168
Files Page
169
Help Page
169
Customising the Classic Interface
170
Web Application Programming Interface (API)
170
Server-Side Include (SSI) Directives
170
Building a Custom Web Page
173
Part J - Modbus Interface
175
About Modbus
175
Connecting to a Modbus Network
175
Modbus Registers
176
Putting It All Together
179
Part K - Communications
182
Overview
182
Services
182
Protocols
182
Physical Ports
183
About the Communications Diagram
183
UM-0085-B09 DT80 Range User Manual
184
The Command Interface
186
Connecting to the Command Interface
186
Command Interface Operation
186
Detecting DT80 Presence
186
Password Protection
186
USB Port
187
Configuring the USB Port
187
About Dtusb
187
Installing Dtusb
188
Using Dtusb
191
USB Direct Serial Mode
192
Sleep Mode
193
RS-232 Communications
193
Direct RS-232 Connection
193
RS-232 Flow Control
193
Sleep Mode
194
Host RS-232 Port
195
Configuring the Host RS-232 Port
195
Serial Sensor Port
196
Connecting to the Serial Sensor Port
197
Configuring the Serial Sensor Port
198
External Modem
200
Modem (Remote) RS 232 Connection
200
Automatic Modem Detection
200
DT80-To-Modem Cable
200
Modem Initialisation
201
Powering the Dt80'S Modem
203
Modem Communications Operation
203
Setting up a Remote Connection
204
Part L - Network Communications
205
TCP/IP Concepts
205
About TCP/IP
205
About this Section
205
TCP/IP Parameters
206
Integrated Modem
207
Mobile Plans
208
Getting Started
210
Configuring the Integrated Modem
211
Verifying Modem Operation
215
Troubleshooting and Advanced Configuration
217
Communications Sessions
222
Session Timing
222
Error Handling
224
Session Diagnostics
227
Ethernet Sessions
229
Ethernet Communications
231
Connecting to the DT80 Ethernet Port
231
Ethernet Commands
233
How to Set up Ethernet
235
Accessing the DT80 Via the Internet
238
Wifi Communications
240
Wifi Interface
240
Wifi Commands
240
Setting up Wifi Connection
244
UM-0085-B09 DT80 Range User Manual
245
PPP Communications
246
About PPP
246
Setting up PPP
246
Using PPP
253
Network Services
254
Using the Network Command Interface
254
Using the DT80 FTP Server
255
Security
257
Basic Security
257
Dex Security
258
Part M - Configuration
260
Configuring the DT80
260
Parameters
260
Switches
262
Profile Settings
264
Command Server Timeout Profile
269
Setting the System Time
269
Automatic Time Adjustment (NTP)
270
Resetting the DT80
273
Soft Reset
273
Hard Reset
273
Safe Mode
274
Factory Settings
274
Diagnostic Commands
275
TEST Command
275
Event Logs
276
STATUS Command
276
CHARAC Command
277
SERVICEDATA Command
277
Part N - Hardware & Power
278
Inputs and Outputs
278
Wiring Panel
278
Left Side Panel
279
Right Side Panel (Dt8Xm Only)
280
Right Side Panel (Dt8Xw Only)
280
Front Panel
281
Rear Panel (Dt8Xg Only)
281
Inside the DT80
282
Accessing the Main Battery (if Fitted)
282
Accessing the Lithium Memory Backup Battery
283
Installation
285
Dimensions
285
Operating Environment
285
Grounding
286
Powering the DT80
286
Power Subsystem
286
External Power
287
Internal Power
288
Power Outputs
290
Signal Output
291
Internal Memory-Backup Battery
291
Monitoring DT80 Power
292
Power Consumption
292
Battery Life
297
Minimising Power Consumption
298
Sleep Mode
300
About Sleep Mode
300
Wake Events
300
Controlling Sleep
300
Forced Sleep Mode
301
Part O - Sensors & Channels
302
Analog Channels
302
About the Analog Input Terminals
302
Voltage
303
Current
306
4-20Ma Current Loops
308
Resistance
308
Bridges
311
Temperature - Thermocouples
315
Temperature - Thermistors
317
Temperature - Rtds
319
Temperature - AD590 Series IC Sensors
319
Temperature - LM35 Series IC Sensors
321
Temperature - LM135 Series IC Sensors
322
Humidity Sensors
323
Frequency
323
Strain Gauges - Bridge
324
Strain Gauges - Vibrating Wire
325
Strain Gauges - Carlson Meter
327
Digital Channels
331
About the Digital I/O Channels
331
Digital Inputs
332
Digital Outputs
333
Counters - Low Speed
337
Counters - High Speed
338
Phase Encoders
340
Examples - Digital and Counters
341
SDI-12 Channel
342
About SDI-12
342
Testing and Configuring an SDI-12 Device
343
Reading Data from SDI-12 Devices
343
Example
345
Other Considerations
346
Troubleshooting
346
Generic Serial Channel
348
Connecting to and Configuring the Serial Port
348
Serial Channel Commands
348
Serial Channel Operation
349
Control String - Output Actions
351
Control String - Input Actions
353
Control String - Example
355
Schedules
355
Serial Sensor Direct Mode
356
Serial Interface Power Control
357
Serial Channel Debugging Tools
357
Serial Channel Examples
358
Modbus Channel
361
About Modbus
361
Connecting Serial Modbus Sensors
361
Connecting Network Modbus Sensors
362
Reading Data from Modbus Devices
363
MODBUS Channel Options
364
Block Transfers
365
Examples
366
Troubleshooting
366
Technical Details & Troubleshooting
368
DT80 Analog Sub-System
368
Grounds, Ground Loops and Isolation
372
Noise Pickup
373
Self-Heating of Sensors
373
Getting Optimal Speed from Your DT80
374
Part P - the CEM20
375
What Is the CEM20
375
Connecting Cem20S
375
CEM20 Addresses
377
Powering the CEM20
377
Accessing CEM20 Channels
377
CEM20 Temperature Reference
378
Troubleshooting
378
Part Q - Reference
379
DT80 Series Specifications
379
Analog Inputs
379
Digital Inputs and Outputs
380
High Speed Counter Inputs
381
Serial Channels
381
Data Manipulation and Logging
382
Communication Interfaces
382
Network (TCP/IP) Services
383
System
384
CEM20 Specifications
385
Command Summary
386
ASCII-Decimal Table
389
Signals
392
Cables
392
Rs-232
392
Upgrading DT80 Firmware
394
Recommended Preparation
394
Firmware Upgrade - USB Flash Device
395
Firmware Upgrade - Host USB or RS232 Port
395
Firmware Upgrade - Remote TCP/IP
396
Reverting Back to Old Firmware
396
In Case of Failed Upgrade
396
Upgrading Modem Firmware
396
Error Messages
397
Standard Messages
397
Data Errors
401
DT80 Abnormal Resets
402
Glossary
403
Safety Information
414
General
414
Models with Internal Lead Acid Battery
414
Models with Integrated Modem/ Integrated Wifi
414
Index
415
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