SIMPLE LOGGER RMS CURRENT MODULE L100 L110 · Input Connection: Recessed Safety Banana Jacks Resolution: 8 Bits Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution 100% 1A or 1V 0.004A or V 50%

SIMPLELOGGER®

RMSCURRENTMODULE L100L110

E N G L I S H User Manual

Owner’s RecordTheserialnumberfortheModelsL100andL110islocatedonthesideofthecase.Pleaserecordthisnumberandpurchasedateforyourrecords.

SIMPLE LOGGER RMS CURRENT MODEL L100

CATALOG #:2113.50

SERIAL #: _______________________________________________

PURCHASE DATE: ________________________________________

DISTRIBUTOR: ___________________________________________

SIMPLE LOGGER RMS CURRENT MODEL L110

CATALOG #:2113.85

SERIAL #: _______________________________________________

PURCHASE DATE: ________________________________________

DISTRIBUTOR: ___________________________________________

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 21.1 InternationalElectricalSymbols.....................................................21.2 DefinitionofMeasurementCategories...........................................31.3 ReceivingYourShipment...............................................................31.4 OrderingInformation......................................................................3

1.4.1 AccessoriesandReplacementParts................................3

2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 42.1 IndicatorsandButtons...................................................................42.2 InputsandOutputs.........................................................................52.3 Mounting........................................................................................5

3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 63.1 ElectricalSpecifications.................................................................63.2 EnvironmentalSpecifications.........................................................73.3 MechanicalSpecifications..............................................................73.4 SafetySpecifications......................................................................7

4. OPERATION .................................................................................... 84.1 RecordingData..............................................................................84.2 Software.........................................................................................8

4.2.1 MinimumComputerRequirements....................................84.2.2 Installation.........................................................................94.2.3 UsingtheSoftware............................................................94.2.4 Function...........................................................................10

5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 115.1 BatteryInstallation....................................................................... 115.2 Cleaning....................................................................................... 11

APPENDIX A ....................................................................................... 12Importing.TXTFilesintoaSpreadsheet.....................................12OpeningaSimpleLogger®.TXTfileinExcel...............................12FormattingtheDateandTime.....................................................13

RepairandCalibration.................................................................................15TechnicalandSalesAssistance..................................................................15LimitedWarranty.........................................................................................16WarrantyRepairs.........................................................................................16

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

WARNING

• Read the instructionmanualcompletelyand followallsafetyinformationbeforeoperatingthisinstrument.

• Usecautiononanycircuit:Potentiallyhighvoltagesandcur-rentsmaybepresentandmayposeashockhazard.

• Readthesafetyspecificationssectionpriortousingthedatalogger.Neverexceedthemaximumvoltageratingsgiven.

• Safetyistheresponsibilityoftheoperator.

• Formaintenance,useonlyoriginalreplacementparts.

• NEVERopen thebackof the instrumentwhileconnected toanycircuitorinput.

• ALWAYSconnecttheloggertotheprobebeforeinsertingtheprobeintothesamplebeingtested.

• ALWAYSinspecttheinstrumentandleadpriortouse.Replaceanydefectivepartsimmediately.

• NEVERusetheSimpleLogger®ModelsL100/L110onelectricalconductorsratedabove600VinovervoltageCategoryIII.

• ALWAYSuseprobesratedfor600Vworkingvoltage.

1.1 International Electrical SymbolsThissymbolsignifiesthattheinstrumentisprotectedbydoubleorreinforced insulation.Useonly specified replacementpartswhenservicingtheinstrument.This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and thattheoperatormustrefertotheusermanualfor instructionsbeforeoperating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol precedinginstructionsindicatesthatiftheinstructionsarenotfollowed,bodilyinjury,installation/sampleandproductdamagemayresult.Risk of electric shock.The voltage at the partsmarkedwith thissymbolmaybedangerous.

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1.2 Definition of Measurement CategoriesCat. IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply

(<1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units, or meters.

Cat. II: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected totheelectricaldistributionsystem.Examplesaremeasurements on household appliances or portable tools.

Cat. III: For measurements performed in the building installation atthe distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixedinstallationandcircuitbreakers.

1.3 Receiving Your ShipmentUponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsareconsistentwith thepacking list.Notify yourdistributor of anymissing items. If theequipmentappearstobedamaged,fileaclaimimmediatelywiththecar-rierandnotifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionofanydamage.Savethedamagedpackingcontainertosubstantiateyourclaim.Donotuseaninstrumentthatappearstobedamaged.

1.4 Ordering InformationSimple Logger® Model L100(0to1Vrms)........................ Cat. #2113.50

Simple Logger® Model L110 (0to1Arms)........................ Cat. #2113.85Both models include software (CD-ROM), 6 ft DB-9 RS-232 cable, 9V Alkaline battery, set of Velcro® mounting pads and user manual.

1.4.1 AccessoriesandReplacementParts

Replacement6ftRS-232cablewithDB9F........................ Cat. # 2114.27

Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly OnlineCheck our Storefront at www.aemc.com/store for availability


CHAPTER 2

PRODUCT FEATURES

2.1 Indicators and ButtonsTheSimpleLogger®hasonebuttonandoneindicator.Botharelocatedonthefrontpanel.ThePRESSbuttonisusedtostartandstoprecordingsandtoturntheloggeronandoff.

TheRedLEDindicatesthestatusofthelogger:

•Single Blink: STAND-BYmode•Double Blink: RECORDmode•Continuously On: OVERLOADcondition•No Blinks: OFFmode

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(2) Red LED Indicator

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(4) RS-232 Interface

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2.2 Inputs and OutputsTheleftsideoftheloggerincorporates4mmsafetybananajackinputcon-nectorscompatiblewiththecurrentprobesforwhichyourSimpleLogger®wasdesigned.

Therightsidehasafemale9-pin“D”shellserialconnectorusedfordatatransmissionfromtheloggertoyourcomputer.

2.3 MountingYourSimpleLogger®isequippedwithclearanceholesinthebaseplatetabsformounting.Forlesspermanentmounting,theVelcro®pads(sup-pliedloose)canbeattachedtotheloggerandthesurfacetowhichitwillbemounted.


CHAPTER 3

SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Electrical SpecificationsNumber of Channels:1

Measurement Range:0to10,000Arms(requiresoptionalcurrentprobe)0to3000Arms(requiresoptionalcurrentprobe)

Input: 0-1Vrms(L100) 0-1Arms(L110)

Input Connection: RecessedSafetyBananaJacks

Resolution:8Bits

Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution100% 1Aor1V 0.004AorV50% 0.5Aor0.5V 0.002AorV25% 0.25Aor0.25V 0.001AorV

12.5% 0.125Aor0.125V 0.0005AorV

Reference condition: 23°C ± 3K, 20 to 70% RH, Frequency 50/60Hz, No AC external magnetic Field, DC magnetic field ≤ 40A/m, centered conductor, battery voltage 9V ± 10%.

Accuracy: ± 1% Reading + Resolution + Probe Accuracy

Sample Rate:4096/hrmaxdecreasesby50%eachtimememoryisfull

Data Storage: 8192readings

Data Storage Technique: (TXR™)TimeExtensionRecording™

Power Supply: 9VAlkalineNEDA1604,6LF22,6LR61

Battery Life Recording: upto1yearofrecording@77°F(25°C)

Output: RS-232via9pin“D”shell;1200Bps


3.2 Environmental SpecificationsOperating Temperature: -4to158°F(-20to70°C)

Storage Temperature: -4to176°F(-20to80°C)

Relative Humidity: 5to95%non-condensing

3.3 Mechanical SpecificationsSize: 2-7/8x2-5/16x1-5/8”(73x59x41mm)

Weight (with battery):5oz(140g)

Mounting: BaseplatemountingholesorVelcro®pads

3.4 Safety Specifications

Working Voltage: EN61010,600V,CatIII

*All specifications are subject to change without notice


CHAPTER 4

OPERATION

4.1 Software Installation

Minimum Computer Requirements• Windows®7 or later• Processor-486orhigher• 8MBofRAM• 8MBofharddiskspaceforapplication,400Kforeachstoredfile• One9-pinserialport;oneparallelportforprintersupport• CD-ROMdrive

1. InserttheSimpleLogger®CDintoyourCD-ROMdrive.If auto-run isenabled, theSetupprogramwill start automatically. Ifauto-runisnotenabled,selectRunfromtheStartmenuandtypeinD:\SETUP (ifyourCD-ROMdrive isdriveD. If this isnot thecase,substitutetheappropriatedriveletter).

2. TheSet-up windowwillappear.

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Thereareaseveraloptions tochoosefrom.Someoptions(*) requireaninternetconnection.

• Simple Logger, Version 6.xx-InstallstheSimpleLogger®soft-waretothecomputer.

• *Acrobat Reader-LinkstotheAdobe®websitetodownloadthemostrecentversionofAdobe®AcrobatReader.Acrobat Reader isrequired for viewing PDF documents supplied on the CD-ROM.

• *Check for Available Software Updates - Opens the AEMCSoftwareupdatewebsite,whereupdatedsoftwareversionsareavailablefordownloading,ifnecessary.

• View User Guide and Manuals-OpensWindows®Explorerforviewingofdocumentationfiles.

3. Toinstallthesoftware,selectSimple Logger Software SetupinthetopsectionoftheSet-upwindow,thenselectSimple Logger,Version 6.xxintheOptionssection.

4. ClicktheInstallbuttonandfollowtheon-screenpromptstoinstallthesoftware.

4.2 Recording Data• Connectthecurrentprobetotheloggerandpositiontheprobearound

the conductor to be measured. Make sure that the jaws are firmlyclosedbeforebeginningtherecordingsession.(Probeoutputcannotbemorethan1VACforModelL100and1AACfortheModelL110).

• PressthePRESSbuttononthefrontoftheloggertobegintherecord-ing session. The indicator light will double-blink to indicate that therecordingsessionhasstarted.

• Whentherecordingsessionhasbeencompleted,pressthePRESSbuttontoendtherecording.Theindicatorlightwillsingle-blinktoindi-catetherecordingsessionhasendedandtheloggerisinStand-by.

• Unclamptheprobefromtheconductorandconnecttheloggertothecomputerfordatadownloading.SeetheUserGuideontheCD-ROMfordownloadinginstructions.

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4.3 Using the SoftwareLaunchthesoftwareandconnecttheRS-232cablefromyourcomputertothelogger.

NOTE:Thefirst time theprogram is launchedyouwillneed toselectalanguage.

SelectPortfromthemenubarandselecttheCOMport(COM1,23or4)youwillbeusing(seeyourcomputermanual).Oncethesoftwareautomati-callydetectsthebaudrate,theloggerwillcommunicatewiththecomputer.(IDnumberoftheloggerandnumberofpointsrecordeddisplayed).

SelectFunction,thenSimpleLogger®L100orL110tochooseyourproberatio.Selectdownloadtodisplaythegraph(downloadtakesabout90sec-onds).

4.3.1 FunctionCommand

TheFunction commandallowsyou toselect theprobeor ratio for therecordeddata.

WhenyouclickonFunction,apull-downwindowwillappearwithallthechoices supported by the version of software you have installed. ThismenuwillonlyappearifaSimpleLogger®isconnectedtotheCOMport.

Simplyclickonthedesiredgroupandthenselecttheproperunitsfromthewindowthatopens.YouwillbereturnedtothemainscreenandthegraphYaxisscalewillberecalculatedusingthechoiceyoumadehere.

Futuredownloadswilluse theunitsselectedhere forgraphingaswell.TheSimple Logger® communicates to the software its basic configura-tion.Therefore,youwillonlybeofferedchoicesthatarecompatibletothelogger.

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CHAPTER 5

MAINTENANCE

5.1 Battery InstallationUndernormalconditions,thebatterywill lastuptoayearofcontinuousrecordingunlesstheloggerisrestartedveryfrequently.IntheOFFmode,theloggerputsalmostnoloadonthebattery.UsetheOFFmodewhentheloggerisnotinuse.Replacethebatteryonceayearinnormaluse.Iftheloggerwillbeusedattemperaturesbelow32°F(0°C)orisfrequentlyturnedonandoff,replacethebatteryeverysixtoninemonths.

1. Makesureyourloggeristurnedoff(noblinkinglight)andallinputsaredisconnected.

2. Turntheloggerupsidedown.RemovethefourPhillipsheadscrewsfromthebaseplate,thentakeoffthebaseplate.

3. Locatethetwo-wire(red/black)batteryconnectorandattachthe9Vbatteryto it.Makesurethatyouobservepolaritybyliningupthebatterypoststotheproperterminalsontheconnector.

4. Oncetheconnectorispluggedontothebattery,insertthebatteryintotheholdingcliponthecircuitboard.

5. Iftheunitisnotinrecordmodeafterinstallingthenewbattery,dis-connectitandpressthebuttontwicethenreinstallthebattery.

6. ReattachthebaseplateusingthefourscrewsremovedinStep2.

Yourloggerisnowrecording(LEDblinking).PressthePRESSbuttonforfivesecondstostoptheinstrument.

NOTE: For long-termstorage, remove thebattery topreventdis-chargeeffects.

5.2 CleaningThe body of the logger should be cleanedwith a clothmoistenedwithsoapywater.Rinsewithaclothmoistenedwithcleanwater.Donotusesolvent.

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APPENDIX A

Importing .TXT Files into a Spreadsheet

OpeningaSimpleLogger.TXTfileinExcel

ThefollowingexampleusedwithExcelVer.7.0orhigher.

1. After opening theExcel program, select “File” from the mainmenuandthenselect“Open”.

2. In the dialog box that appears, browse and open the folderwhere your logger .TXT files are stored.Thiswill be locatedinC:\Program Files\Simple Logger 6.xx ifyouacceptedthedefaultchoiceofferedbytheloggerinstallationprogram.

3. Next,changethefiletypeto“Text Files”inthefieldlabeledFilesofType.Allthe.TXTfilesintheloggerdirectoryshouldnowbevisible.

4. Double-clickonthedesiredfiletoopentheTextImportWizard.

5. Reviewtheselectionsinthefirstwizardscreenandmakesurethatthefollowingchoicesareselected:

OriginalDataType: DelimitedStartImportatRow: 1FileOrigin: Windows(ANSI)

6. Clickthe“NEXT”buttonatthebottomoftheWizarddialogbox.Thesecondwizardscreenwillappear.

7. Clickon“Comma” intheDelimitersbox.Acheckmarkshouldappear.

8. Clickthe“NEXT” buttonatthebottomoftheWizarddialogbox.Thethirdwizardscreenwillappear.

9. Aviewoftheactualdatatobeimportedshouldappearinthelowersectionofthewindow.Column1shouldbehighlighted.IntheColumnDataFormatwindow,select“Date”.

10. Next,clickon“Finish”tocompletetheprocessandimportthedata.

11. Thedatawillnowappearinyourspreadsheetintwocolumns(AandB)andwilllooksimilartothatshowninFigureA-1.

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A B

8 Arms 35401.49 3.535401.49 535401.49 935401.49 13.535401.49 1735401.49 2035401.49 23.535401.49 27.535401.49 3135401.49 34.535401.49 38

Figure A-1. Sample Data Imported into Excel.

FormattingtheDateandTime

Column‘A’containsadecimalnumberthatrepresentsbothdateandtime.Excelcanconvertthisnumberdirectlyasfollows:

1. Clickoncolumn‘B’atthetopofthecolumntoselectthedata,thenclickon“Insert”fromthemainmenuandselect“Columns”fromthedrop-downmenu.

2. Next,clickoncolumn‘A’atthetopofthecolumntoselectthedata,thenclickon“Edit”fromthemainmenuandselect“Copy”tocopytheentirecolumn.

3. Clickoncell1ofcolumn‘B’andthenclickon“Edit” andselect“Paste”toinsertaduplicateofcolumn‘A’intocolumn‘B’.Thisisnecessaryifyouwanttoshowthedateandtimeintwoseparatecolumns.

4. Next,clickonthetopofcolumn‘A’,thenclickon“Format”andselect“Cells”fromthedrop-downmenu.


5. Inthedialogboxthatopens,selectthe“Date”optionfromthecategorylistontheleft.Selectthedateformatyoudesireandclickon“OK”toformatthecolumn.

6. Clickonthetopofcolumn‘B’,thenclickon“Format”andselect“Cells” fromthedrop-downmenu.

7. Inthedialogboxthatopens,selectthe“Time”optionfromthecategorylistontheleft.Selectthetimeformatyoudesireandclickon“OK”toformatthecolumn.

FigureA-2showsatypicalspreadsheetwithdate,timeandvaluedisplayed.Itmaybenecessarytochangethecolumnwidthtoseeallthedata.

A B C

12/02/04 11:45AM 1712/02/04 11:45AM 2012/02/04 11:45AM 23.512/02/04 11:45AM 27.512/02/04 11:45AM 3112/02/04 11:45AM 34.512/02/04 11:45AM 3812/02/04 11:45AM 41.512/02/04 11:45AM 45.512/02/04 11:46AM 4912/02/04 11:46AM 52

Figure A-2. Shows Date, Time and Value

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Repair and Calibration

Toensurethatyourinstrumentmeetsfactoryspecifications,werecommendthatitbescheduledbacktoourfactoryServiceCenteratone-yearintervalsforrecalibration,orasrequiredbyotherstandardsorinternalprocedures.

For instrument repair and calibration:Youmust contactourServiceCenter foraCustomerServiceAuthorizationNumber(CSA#).Thiswillensurethatwhenyourinstrumentarrives,itwillbetrackedandprocessedpromptly.PleasewritetheCSA#ontheoutsideoftheshipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration,weneed toknowifyouwantastandardcalibration,oracalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.(Includescalibrationcertificateplusrecordedcalibrationdata).

Ship To: ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments15FaradayDriveDover,NH03820USAPhone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360)

(603) 749-6434(Ext.360)Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309E-mail:[email protected]

(Orcontactyourauthorizeddistributor)Costsforrepair,standardcalibration,andcalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.areavailable.NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance

Ifyouareexperiencinganytechnicalproblems,orrequireanyassistancewiththeproperoperationorapplicationofyourinstrument,pleasecall,mail,faxore-mailourtechnicalsupportteam:

ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments200FoxboroughBoulevardFoxborough,MA02035USAPhone:(800)343-1391

(508) 698-2115Fax: (508)698-2118E-mail: [email protected]

NOTE: Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough, MA address.


Limited Warranty

TheSimpleLogger®ModelL100/L110iswarrantedtotheownerforaperiodof two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manu-facture. This limited warranty is given byAEMC® Instruments, not by thedistributorfromwhomitwaspurchased.Thiswarrantyisvoidiftheunithasbeentamperedwith, abused or if the defect is related to service not per-formedbyAEMC®Instruments.

For full and detailed warranty coverage, please read the Warranty Coverage Information, which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card (if enclosed) or is available at www.aemc.com. Please keep the Warranty Coverage Information with your records.

What AEMC® Instruments will do:If a malfunction occurs within thewarranty period, you may return the in-strument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registrationinformation on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC® Instruments will, at itsoption,repairorreplacethefaultymaterial.

REGISTER ONLINE AT:www.aemc.com

Warranty Repairs

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair: First, request a Customer ServiceAuthorization Number (CSA#) by phoneorbyfaxfromourServiceDepartment(seeaddressbelow),thenreturntheinstrumentalongwith thesignedCSAForm.Pleasewrite theCSA#on theoutsideoftheshippingcontainer.Returntheinstrument,postageorshipmentpre-paidto:

Ship To: ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USAPhone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360)

(603) 749-6434(Ext.360)Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309E-mail:[email protected]

Caution:Toprotectyourselfagainstin-transitloss,werecommendyouinsureyourreturnedmaterial.

NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

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SIMPLE LOGGER RMS CURRENT MODULE L100 L110 · Input Connection: Recessed Safety Banana Jacks Resolution: 8 Bits Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution 100% 1A or 1V 0.004A or V 50%

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