Kippzonen LOGBOX SD Data Logger Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction ManualDataloggerLOGBOX SD

10 For permanent installation it is possible to use four screws M4 for fixing, while achieving IP65 class protection. Fig.8 Ins

11 Connector for main battery – the user can connect any type of battery (ZnMn, alkaline, NiCd, NiMH, lithium, Pb accu, solar panel, mains adapte

12 When long time data recording is required, it is possible to use the SD memory card. LOGBOX SD can accept any memory size above

13 7 QUICK START LOGBOX SD is supplied ready for use. After unpacking it is necessary to open the case with four screws. After removing t

14 Last step is to connect the (supplied) serial cable RS232 with the computer. The LOGBOX SD software can be used to setup the logger and relate

15 8 CONNECTING MULTIPLE SENSORS DIFFERENTIAL This configuration allows you to connect up to 3 sensors on the analog input 1-6 which have an o

16 9 CONNECTING A PT-100 This configuration allows you to connect up to one PT100 temperature sensors: -AIN1 & AIN2

17 10 CONNECTING A THERMISTOR. In the above illustration one 10K thermistor is connector to AIN 6 but in practice it can be

18 11 PC CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE The PC Configuration software is designed for easy set up of the LOGBOX SD for the used radiometers or sensors

19 11.1 Toolbar The top menu offers the following: In this menu you can create new configurations (New) and save them (Save As…), or you can o

2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Kipp & Zonen B.V. Delftechpark 36 2628 XH Delft the Netherlands T +31 15 2755 210 F +31 15 2

20 11.2 Sensor configuration. (Analog) In the first window [Analog] you can select all parameters of the analog inputs. The program has incorpo

21 Resolution can be set for 12 or 24 bits. 24bits resolution is used for low level signals. This type of measurements takes longer time (approxi

22 Last parameter for analog inputs is the ratio. Ratio is only checked for appropriate analog input. Ratio is used primary for PT100 measurement

23 11.4 Baud rate settings. Next window is for serial line speed setup. Speed can be selected from the range 300bps up to 115200bps. Please, n

24 11.5 Logging options. In the logging window the logging period can be selected in the range of 10 seconds up to 1hour. Sensor start-up

25 11.6 Sensor configuration. (Digital) In the Digital window you can enable and configure the parameters for the digital inputs. The Digital i

26 11.7 Writing options to memory card. For SD memory card there is one more window. If you want to use SD card for data storage it is necessar

27 11.8 Sending or reading the entire configuration. Additionally, there are two buttons. First one is used for read configuration from LOGBOX

28 11.9 Downloading logdata. The Download screen can be accessed by View/Download Data menu or by clicking on the icon. This screen is d

29 The Internal Memory window shows (after Get Values command) the actual value of the used and free memory. Also, automatically it is calculat

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

30 During download, there is progress bar indicating actual status of download. Time & Date window shows actual setup of LOGBOX SD (after

31 12 POLYNOMIALS CALCULATION FOR SENSORS This section will explain how to change the polynomial to be applied when you are using radiometers

32 13 POLYNOMIALS CALCULATION FOR PT100 AND THERMISTOR This section will explain how to create your own polynomials to be applied when you are

33 Figure 1 Figure 2 Let’s begin to create our own polynomials: Step 1: Collect the information as shown in figure 1 an

34 Figure 4. Step 4: Time to add a trendline by right clicking on the line inside the graphical chart and select “add trendline”” -Select t

35 Figure 5. Step5 : The result will be : Step 6: Adding the polynomials into the Logbox SD graphical user interface. This will result i

36 If you want to have the output displayed in Kelvin or Fahrenheitplease make sure to create the graphical chart using the Fahrenheit or Kelvin

37 Polynomials for UVS: Polynomial in mV: To have the output values recorded in mV (miliVolt) we will have to enter the following polynomial A

38 Polynomial in Kelvin: This section will explain how to have the temperature readings to be in Kelvin. Inside the manual of the UVS you will fi

39 14 FIRMWARE The Firmware inside LOGBOX SD is relatively comprehensive. It is due to the complex control functions: measuring analog and

4 1 NOTES Reading this entire manual is recommended for a full understanding of this product. The exclamation mark within an equilat

40 15 SERVICE MODE To access service mode, you need to wake up LOGBOX SD from sleep mode. You will type CTRL+BREAK on your serial line once.

41 0 Are you sure that you want to erase all logs?! CAP<Y> = erase, else = quit Y ERASED. OK F Save configuration to the memory U Setup

42 FINAL SDWritting = 1 minutes J Setup file close interval on SD card J You can use the following SD card FILE_CLOSING intervals: 10 20 30 m

43 Assign for A[X] 24 bit resolution A[X]WI (X represents analog input. X [1...8]) Assign for A[X] 12 bit resolution A[X]IS (X represents

44 P[X][Y] (X represents indexed nr. of polynomial, Y represents coefficient. Y[any real number]) Set up coefficients of polynomial 15.1.1 P4

45 Checks for card format. If wrong, it will format the card and prepare for data logging. If the card format is ok and there a

46 Channels, which are disabled for logging are indicated with „/“. YYYY - year MM - month DD - day HH - hour MM - minute SS - second AIN1...AIN8

47 16 APPLICATION EXAMPLES Example 1. Connection of relative humidity and temperature sensors. Example 2. Memory capacity calculation Le

48 Example 3. Calculation of battery capacity Let’s assume we measure temperature, relative humidity and global radiation. Measuring

49 17 FAQ • Q: What is the extension of the log file? • A: The extension is .TXT or .XLS Using the software interface you can select to s

5 2 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY KIPP & ZONEN guarantees that the product delivered has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets its publi

50 • Q: Can you explain something how a data logger works ? • A: Every logger has an A/D converter with a certain resolution (number of bits)

51 AIN 1 = Plus from CMPupw AIN 2 = Plus from CMPdown AIN 3 = Plus from CGRupw AIN 4 = Plus from CGRdown AIN 6 = common ground for all above in

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6 3 INTRODUCTION LOGBOX SD is a data logger for slow varying signals and accepts low voltage signals. It features low noise, hi

7 4 SPECIFICATIONS

8 5 OVERVIEW LOGBOX SD is designed for measuring, processing, recording (data logging) of measured data in real time for the needs o

9 6 HARDWARE Mechanical solution of LOGBOX SD is based on single board design with minimal dimensions and weight. Fi Outer dimensions 115mm