Rotronic LOG-HC2 Universal Datalogger Bedienungsanleitung

D-M-LOG-HC2-V1_00Rotronic AGBassersdorf, SwitzerlandDocument code UnitLOG-HC2 Universal datalogger:User manualUser manualDocument TypeDocument titlePa

Instructions10OverviewThe logger is a miniaturised universal datalogger for measuring and recording dif-ferent physical measurement parameters. For fu

Instructions11Turning the unit on / saving measurement parametersThe storage properties of the logger are determined using the Setup program*.Control

12InstructionsLogger display / Logger operationWhen the logger is turned off 1 the display cannot be activated using the T1 or T2 keys. The display an

Instructions13Logger display and logger operationMenu 0Record controlState: on/stop by KEYChannel indication 0Logger name,model, version, se-rial nu

Instructions14Indicator LED’s Information displayedLED Meaning Red Alarm limit reached Blue Define the behaviour of the blue LED via Setup > Ba-sic

Instructions15MaintenanceUser checks• Check the logger before each use. • Before using the logger check for visible signs of damage.• Check the functi

Instructions16SpecificationsSee data sheetsDefining the axes-Y-Z-ZY-XX

Instructions17Terminal assignment (only LOG-HC2-RO1)Alarm:•AnalogInput(internal)AIN1...AIN4:RECStart/Stop:GND:•Ground•RecordStart/St

Instructions18Operating, transport and storage conditions• Protect the logger from excessive exposure to the sun and other sources of heat. Avoid hea

Instructions19• LOG-HC2-RO1, or LOG-HC2-P1• CD including: • User manual • Logger PC software• Logger USB connection cable• Mains adapterOptions: •

D-M-LOG-HC2-V1_00Rotronic AGBassersdorf, SwitzerlandDocument code UnitLOG-HC2 Universal datalogger:User manualUser manualDocument TypeDocument titlePa

SetupOnlineViewerReaderPC software20SetupReaderViewerOnline

21SetupReaderViewerOnlineOverviewExternal processing of logger data is carried out using the LOG PC software pro-grams Setup, Reader, Viewer and Onlin

22SetupReaderViewerOnlineVersion number of CD Version numbers of LOG PC programs Logger program windowStarting the logger SoftwareThe logger software

23SetupReaderViewerOnlineUninstallingThe software is uninstalled via the computer’s operating system (Programs > LOG_HC2 > Uninstall LOG_HC2).Sy

24SetupReaderViewerOnlinePreparationBefore using the LOG PC programs Setup, Reader and Online, the following preparations must be completed:• Use the

25SetupReaderViewerOnlineTemplateThe template, selected via Setting > LOG-HC2 (*.mse), defines which sensors the Reader reads out as stand

26SetupReaderViewerOnlineOnce the data has been transferred to the PC vari-ous options are available to the user. Details may be found in the text win

27SetupReaderViewerOnlineCompletion of the preparatory measuresUpon exiting Settings the PC saves the settings that were last entered.Once entry of th

28Setup is used to select the sensors for which the logger is required to save measurement parameters, to enter the measurement freque

29->30SetupBasic settingsThis page describes the most commonly used settings – the Basic settings. Infor-mation on further settings can be found on

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30SetupPredictionThe maximum amount of data that can be re-corded is influenced by:• The number of sensors• The measurement rate • The battery capacit

31Reducing the volume of dataWhen making extensive recordings it is recommended that all sensors that are not required be “turned off”. This prevents

32LED behaviourThe behaviour of the blue LED is defined via Setup > Basic settings.Situation Behaviour of the blue LEDStart time has been transferr

33SetupUser settingsTo display the configuration saved in the logger select the Basic settings tab 1 and click Read basic settings. The settings are n

34SetupAdjusting the channel propertiesSelect the tab Channels 3 in order to change the name, unit, display format and calibration of a channel. The f

35SetupUsecalibrationUser informationBasic unitUser information Display unitLogger and PC displayUser informationNameUnitDisplay formatYb = Gb * X +

36SetupChange basic parameterChange basic parameter is used to adapt the factory settings (name, unit, display format) to your requirements. These det

37SetupCalibrating the sensors The sensors and analogue inputs can be calibrated using a 2 point calibration process. Those sensors marked “not

38SetupResetting the calibration to the factory defaultsUncheck the checkbox 4 (Apply calibration) and transfer the change to the logger by clicking W

39SetupDefining the logger displaySelect Display and then click Read user settings at the bottom.Define what the device should display following a pow

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40Deletes all measurement parameters saved in the loggerFormatting the memoryCAUTIONFormtting will erase all measurement param-eters saved in the logg

41ReaderWith the Reader users can selectively transfer data records logged with the log-ger to a PC. It does however free measurement records that hav

42ViewerViewerRecords created in Reader or Online may be viewed and edited on a PC with the Viewer. The measurement parameters may be displayed either

43ViewerMove traces With right mouse button held downEnlarge section Mark the required section with the left mouse button held down. See also Graphi

44ViewerFileThe File menu is used to Open records , to Reopen (Open again) the most recently used records and to Save the currently open recor

45ViewerView, Graph ,Table, Configuration GraphGridlines can be shown for each axis (bottom, left, right).Fixed axis simplifies the amount of de

46ViewerTable (Tabelle)Go to time allows users to jump straight to the line in the table with the required time.Jump to beginning of graph causes

47ViewerUsing Configuration >Time axis X, the time axis can be annotated, the time segment to be displayed can be set, and the Increment for the

48OnlineOnline allows users to view the progress of the measurement parameters directly on-screen.Procedure:• Complete the preparations -&g

49OnlineFor recurring applications in Online, Templates assist in se-lecting the required sensors and adjusting the display to suit.Create template: S

User manual

50 CSVConcatCalcCutterUtility programs

51The CSV utility creates text files (*.csv or * .fmc) from data records (*.rog). Files saved in *.csv format can subsequently be opened and edited in

52The Cutter utility creates an extract from a data record (*.rog). Creating an extract from a data record• Start the Cutter utility (Logger Program w

53CalcCalcWith Calc curves from existing data records can be linked to each other using for-mulae and saved as a data record (*.rog). The saved data r

54CalcModify the order of the new curvesWith the left mouse button pressed, drag the number field to the required position.Delete new curvesClick insi

55CalcOperators / brackets+ - * / ^ Plus, minus, multiply, divide, to the power of( ) Open brackets, close bracketsFunctionssqrt(no.) Square roo

56ConcatConcatWith Concat (concatenate = to link) data records can be linked together and saved as a new data record (*.rog). The newly cr

57Concat Delete all data records from the list Use Delete all to remove all data records from the list. Delete one data record from the list Sele

58 FreeMatAdditional software for PCs

59FreeMatFreeMat is open source math software that can be installed from the logger CD (ADDITIONAL\FREEMAT). FreeMat can be used to carry out

Operating instructionsUtility programsAdditional software for PCsPC softwareSetupReaderViewerOnlineSetupReaderViewerOnlineInstructions

11.2012LOG-HC2 Firmware V1.12LOG-HC2 PC-Software V2.0060

Instructions7ViewerOnlineImportant notes regarding this user manualIn this manual notes of particular importance are presented as follows:CAUTIONIndic

Instructions8ViewerOnlineSafety instructions and warningsWARNING• Read the operating instructions carefully before using the logger or the logger soft

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