AEMC Simple Logger L320 User manual

SIMPLE LOGGER®
DC MODULE
L320
L410
L430
ENGLISH User Manual

Owner’s Record
The serial number for the Models L320, L410 and L430 is located on the
side of the case. Please record this number and purchase date for your
records.
SIMPLE LOGGER DC MODULE
MODEL #: _______________________________________________
SERIAL #: _______________________________________________
PURCHASE DATE: ________________________________________
DISTRIBUTOR: ___________________________________________

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 4
1.1 International Electrical Symbols................................................4
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................5
1.3 ReceivingYourShipment..........................................................5
1.4 OrderingInformation.................................................................5
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts............................5
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 6
2.1 Indicators and Buttons ..............................................................7
2.2 Inputs and Outputs ...................................................................7
2.3 Mounting ...................................................................................7
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 8
3.1 ElectricalSpecications ............................................................8
3.2 MechanicalSpecications ........................................................9
3.3 EnvironmentalSpecications....................................................9
3.4 SafetySpecications ................................................................9
4. OPERATION .................................................................................. 10
4.1 Software Installation ...............................................................10
4.2 RecordingData.......................................................................11
4.3 UsingtheSoftware .................................................................11
4.3.1 ScaleandEngineeringUnitProgramming..................12
4.3.2 CreatingaLibraryofScales .......................................13
4.3.3 CreatingScalesforConnectedLoggers.....................14
5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 16
5.1 Battery Installation ..................................................................16
5.2 Cleaning..................................................................................16
APPENDIX A ....................................................................................... 17
Importing.TXTFilesintoaSpreadsheet.........................................17
OpeningaSimpleLogger.TXTleinExcel ...........................17
FormattingtheDateandTime ................................................18

APPENDIX B ....................................................................................... 20
Time-ExtensionRecording(TXR™)................................................20
Repair and Calibration...........................................................................22
Technical and Sales Assistance ............................................................22
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................23
Warranty Repairs...................................................................................23

Simple Logger®Models L320 / L410 / L430 3
** IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPERATING **
A scale must be set prior to saving
a downloaded DC Logger le
for the logger to function correctly
To create scales with the Logger connected:
ThersttimeaDCloggerisusedwithafreshinstalloftheSimple
LoggersoftwareascalemustbesetforeachdifferentDClogger
model.Onceascaleissetforaspecicmodel,thesoftwarewill
default to this scale each time that model is connected. To set a
scaleforthemodelinuse,connecttheloggerandaScale menu
will appear. Click on Scaleandthescalingwindowforthemodel
usedwillappear.Fromthescalingwindowyoumaysetacustom
scale or open a predened scale from the File-Open menu. The
predenedscaleisinthedirectoryfortheSimpleLoggersoftware.
To create scales without the Logger connected:
Go to Scaling from the Filemenuandselecttherangeforthemodel
used.Fromthescalingwindowyoumaycreateacustomscaleand
saveitusingtheFile-SaveCommand.Thepredenedscalesare
savedinthedirectoryfortheSimpleLoggersoftware.
A scale may be set prior to or after downloading,
but before saving.

4 Simple Logger®Models L320 / L410 / L430
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Thesesafetywarningsareprovidedtoensurethesafetyofper-
sonnel and proper operation of the instrument.
• Readtheinstruction manualcompletelyand followall safety
informationbeforeoperatingthisinstrument.
• Usecautiononanycircuit:Potentiallyhighvoltagesandcur-
rents may be present and may pose a shock hazard.
• Readthespecicationssectionpriortousingthedatalogger.
Neverexceedthemaximumvoltageratingsgiven.
• Safetyistheresponsibilityoftheoperator.
• Formaintenance,useonlyoriginalreplacementparts.
• NEVERopenthebackoftheinstrumentwhileconnectedto
any circuit or input.
• ALWAYSconnecttheleadstotheloggerbeforeinsertingthe
leadstothetestvoltage
• ALWAYS inspect the instrument and leads prior to use.
Replace any defective parts immediately.
• NEVERusetheSimpleLogger®Models L320, L410, L430 on
electricalconductorsratedabove600VCat.III.
1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Thissymbolsigniesthattheinstrumentisprotectedbydoubleor
reinforcedinsulation.Useonlyspeciedreplacementpartswhen
servicingtheinstrument.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that
the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before
operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding
instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, bodily
injury,installation/sampleandproductdamagemayresult.
Riskofelectric shock.Thevoltage at thepartsmarked with this
symbolmaybedangerous.

Simple Logger®Models L320 / L410 / L430 5
1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
Cat. 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 to
the electrical distribution system. Examples are measurements
on household appliances or portable tools.
Cat. III: For measurements performed in the building installation at
the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in xed
installation and circuit breakers.
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsareconsistent
withthepackinglist.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissingitems.Iftheequip-
mentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrierand
notifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionofanydamage.
Savethedamagedpackingcontainertosubstantiateyourclaim.
1.4 Ordering Information
Simple Logger®Model L320 - DC Current
(4to20mAInput) ................................................................. Cat. #2113.97
Simple Logger®Model L410 - DC Voltage
(0to100mVDCInput)........................................................... Cat. #2114.05
Simple Logger®Model L430 - DC Voltage
(0to10VDCInput)................................................................ Cat. #2114.07
All DC Simple Loggers®are supplied with software (CD-ROM), 6 ft DB-9 RS-232 serial cable,
9V Alkaline battery and user manual.
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Two5ftVoltageLeadswithClips........................................ Cat. #2118.51
Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online
Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com for availability

6 Simple Logger®Models L320 / L410 / L430
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
Models L410 and L430:
Model L320:
!INPUT
(10 V DC max)
1
3
2
(1) Start/Stop Button
(2) Input Safety Plugs
(3) Red LED Indicator
(4) RS-232 Interface
!RS-232
PRESS
LOGGER OPERATION:
1. Press to Start Logging
(Logging = Two Blinks)
2. Press to Stop Logging
(Stand-By = One Blink)
3. Press & Hold 5 sec. to Shut Off
(Off = No Blinks)
Warning: All Data will be Deleted!
4
(1) Start/Stop Button
(2) Input Terminal Strip
(3) Red LED Indicator
(4) RS-232 Interface
!INPUT
(25 mA max, Rin = 100Ω)
!RS-232
PRESS
LOGGER OPERATION:
1. Press to Start Logging
(Logging = Two Blinks)
2. Press to Stop Logging
(Stand-By = One Blink)
3. Press & Hold 5 sec. to Shut Off
(Off = No Blinks)
Warning: All Data will be Deleted!
1
3
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Simple Logger®Models L320 / L410 / L430 7
2.1 Indicators and Buttons
TheSimpleLogger®has one button and one indicator. Both are located
onthefrontpanel.ThePRESSbuttonisusedtostartandstoprecordings
andtoturntheloggeronandoff.
TheRedLEDindicatesthestatusofthelogger:
•Single Blink: STAND-BYmode
•Double Blink: RECORD mode
•Continuously On: OVERLOADcondition
•No Blinks: OFFmode
2.2 Inputs and Outputs
The left side of the Simple Logger®incorporates 4mm safety banana
jacks for the Models L410 and L430 and a screw connector for the Model
L320.
Therightsideoftheloggerhasafemale9-pin“D”shellserialconnector
usedfordatatransmissionfromtheloggertoyourcomputer.
2.3 Mounting
YourSimpleLogger®is equipped with clearance holes in the base plate
tabsformounting.Forlesspermanentmounting,theVelcro®pads(sup-
pliedloose)canbeattachedtotheloggerandthesurface towhich the
loggerwillbemounted.

8 Simple Logger®Models L320 / L410 / L430
CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Electrical Specifications
Number of Channels: 1
Measurement Range: L320:0to25mADC
L410:0to100mVDC
L430:0to10VDC
Input Connection: L320:twopostscrewterminalstrip
L410andL430:recessedsafetybananajacks
Input Impedance: L320:100Ω
L410andL430:1MΩ
L320: 8Bit(12.5µAminresolution)
Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution
100% 25.5mA 0.1mA
50% 12.75mA 0.05mA
25% 6.375mA 0.025mA
12.5% 3.1875mA 0.0125mA
L410: 8Bit(50µVminresolution)
Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution
100% 102mV 0.4mV
50% 51mV 0.2mV
25% 25.5mV 0.1mV
12.5% 12.75mV 0.05mV
L430: 8Bit(5mVminresolution)
Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution
100% 10.2V 40mV
50% 5.1V 20mV
25% 2.55V 10mV
12.5% 1.275V 5mV
Reference condition: 23°C ± 3K, 20 to 70% RH, Frequency 50/60Hz, No AC external mag-
netic eld, DC magnetic eld ≤ 40A/m, battery voltage 9V ± 10%.
Accuracy: 1% ± 2cts