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

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** 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.

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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

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Sample Rate: 4096/hrmax;decreasesby50%eachtimememoryisfull
Data Storage: 8192readings
Data Storage Technique: TXR™TimeExtensionRecording™
Power:9VAlkalineNEDA1604,6LF22,6LR61
Battery Life Recording: Upto1yearrecording@77°F(25°C)
Output: RS-232viaDB9connector(1200Baud)
3.2 Mechanical Specifications
Size: 2-7/8x2-5/16x1-5/8"(73x59x41mm)
Weight (with battery):5oz(140g)
Mounting: BaseplatemountingholesorVelcro®pads
Case Material:PolystyreneULV0
3.3 Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: -4to158°F(-20to70°C)
Storage Temperature:-4to176°F(-20to80°C)
Relative Humidity: 5to95%non-condensing
3.4 Safety Specifications
Working Voltage: EN61010,30VCat.III
*All specications are subject to change without notice

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.1 Software Installation
Minimum Computer Requirements
• Windows®7, 8, 8.1, 10
• Processor-486orhigher
• 8MBofRAM
• 8MBofharddiskspaceforapplication,400Kforeachstoredle
• One9-pinserialport;oneparallelportforprintersupport
• CD-ROMdrive
1. InserttheSimpleLogger®CD into your CD-ROM drive.
If auto-run is enabled, the Setup program will start automatically. If
auto-run is not enabled, select Run from the Start menu and type in
D:\SETUP(ifyourCD-ROMdrive isdriveD. Ifthisis notthecase,
substitutetheappropriatedriveletter).
2. The Set-up window will appear.
Figure 1

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There are a several options to choose from. Some options(*)require an
internet connection.
•Simple Logger, Version 6.xx-InstallstheSimpleLogger® soft-
ware to the computer.
• *Acrobat Reader - Links to the Adobe®web site to download the
most recent version of Adobe®Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader is
required for viewing PDF documents supplied on the CD-ROM.
• *Check for Available Software Updates - Opens the AEMC
Software update web site, where updated software versions are
availablefordownloading,ifnecessary.
•View User Guide and Manuals - Opens Windows®Explorerfor
viewingofdocumentationles.
3. To install the software, select Simple Logger Software Setup in
the top section of the Set-up window, then select Simple Logger,
Version 6.xx in the Options section.
4. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen prompts to install the
software.
4.2 Recording Data
• Connecttheloggertothecircuittobetested.
NOTE: Be sure to observe the polarity oryoumaynotgetareading.
• PressthePRESSbuttononthetopoftheloggertobegintherecording
session. The LED indicator will double-blink to indicate that the record-
ingsessionhasstarted.
• Whenthedesired recording sessionhasnished,press the PRESS
buttontoendtherecording.TheLEDindicatorwillsingle-blinktoindi-
catetherecordingsessionhasendedandtheloggerisinStand-by.
• Removetheloggerfromthecircuitundertestand transportittothe
computerfordatadownloading.SeetheUserGuideontheCD-ROM
fordownloadinginstructions.
4.3 Using the Software
Launch the software and connect the RS-232 cable from your computer
tothelogger.
NOTE:Alanguagewillneedtobeselectedupontherstlaunch.

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Select PortfromthemenubarandselecttheComport(COM1,23or4)
youwillbeusing(seeyourcomputermanual).Oncethesoftwareautomati-
callydetectsthebaudrate,theloggerwillcommunicatewiththecomputer.
(IDnumberoftheloggerandnumberofpointsrecordeddisplayed).
Select Downloadtodisplaythegraph.(Takesabout90seconds.)
Select Filefromthemenubar,thenScalingandtheRangeofyourlogger.
4.3.1 Scale and Engineering Unit Programming
TheSimpleLogger®Models L320, L410, and L430 allow the operator to pro-
gramthevaluesforscaleandengineeringunitsfromwithinthesoftware.
Thispermitstheusertodisplaytherecordeddataonthegraphorinthe
tabularlistingdirectly,intheunitsappropriatetothemeasurement,rather
thanmathematicallyconvertingavoltageoracurrenttotheproperscale
andvalueafterthegraphisdisplayed.
Scales can be programmed from two locations in the software:
•File menu option: Use this option to create a library of scales to use
with DC voltage and DC current loggers. This will allow the user to
selectanumberofpredenedscales.
•Scale menu option: Usethisoptiontocreatescalesforloggerscon-
nectedtotheserialportfordownloading.
TheSimpleLogger®softwareallowstheoperatortodeneupto17points
alongthescaleforDCcurrentmeasurementandupto11pointsforDC
voltagemeasurementtypeloggers.
Any combination of points may be used to create the scale, which allows
theusertoplotbothlinearandnon-lineardata.(SeeFigures2and3).
Figure 2 Figure 3

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4.3.2 Creating a Library of Scales
• SelectFile and then Scaling from the main menu.
• Selectthetypeofloggertobescaledfromthechoicespresented.
• A window similartoFigure 4 willappearassoon as youmakeyour
selection. This window shows the programmable scale points and
theprogrammableunitseld.Theleftscreenprovidesthescaleand
unitprogramming,whiletherightsidedisplaystheproleofthepro-
grammedscaleinrelationshiptotheactualinputtothelogger.
Figure 4
Scalevaluesenteredherewillnoteffectthecurrentgraph,shouldonebe
onthescreen.Thiswindowisstrictlyforcreatingtemplatestobeusedat
alaterdatewithnewlydownloadedloggers.
Creatingandstoringthescalesandunitsherewillsaveyoutimelateron,
especiallyforfrequentlyusedscalesettings.
Two buttons are available from within this window:
•Clear All button: This will clear all scale numbers entered and any
unitsenteredallowingyoutheopportunitytostartoveragain.
•Close button: Returnstothemainmenuwithoutsavingthedata.
Perform the following steps to create a Template:
• Clickinanyoftheblankslotsandtypeinanumber(upto5characters)
toenterascalevalue.Theminussignanddecimalpointcanbeused
asvalidcharacters(e.g.-10.0wouldbeavalid5characternumber).
As you enter numeric data in the scale slots, the scale prole will
appearonthesmallgraphintherightsideofthewindow.Bothlinear
andnon-linearprolesareacceptable.

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• Once the scale is dened, click in the Units box to program the
engineeringunitstobedisplayedonthegraph.Upto5alphanumeric
charactersmaybetypedinthisbox(e.g.PSIGorGPM,etc.).
• Afterall thedataisenteredandyouare satisedwith thetemplate,
click on Fileatthetopleftsideofthedialogboxwindow.
• Chooseoneoftheavailableoptions:
-Open: Retrieves a previously stored template.
-Save: Saves the current template you just created for future use.
-Print: Printsacopyofthescaleandunitprogrammingwindowas
seen on the screen.
4.3.3 Creating Scales for Connected Loggers
• ConnecttheSimpleLogger®to the computer’s serial port for download-
ing.Seemainmanualfordownloadinginstructions.
• Once the proper port is selected, data will appear in the update box
at the top righthand sideofthescreen.Thisis anindicationthatthe
softwarehasmadeconnectiontothelogger.TheScale command will
also appear on the task bar if the logger detected allows scale and
engineeringunitprogramming.
• AscreensimilartoFigure5willappear.Theleftsideofthescreenpro-
videsthescaleandunitprogramming,whiletherightsidedisplaysthe
proleoftheprogrammedscaleinrelationshiptotheactualinputtothe
logger.
Figure 5

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• Theoperatormaysetthescalebyprogrammingasfewastwopoints,the
lowendandthehighend,orbyenteringasmanypointsasnecessaryto
denethescaleupto17pointsforthe4-20mAloggerandupto11points
fortheDCvoltageloggers.Thepointsentereddonothavetobelinearbut
shouldbeanaccuraterepresentationoftherelationshipoftheDCsignal
to the scale points.
• Toenterascalevalueinanyoftheslots,clickontheslotandtypeina
numberupto5characters.Theminussignanddecimalpointmaybeused
asvalidcharacters(e.g.-25.4wouldbeavalid5-characternumber).
• Once the scale is dened, click in the Unit box to program the
engineeringunitstobedisplayedonthegraph.Upto5alphanumeric
charactersmaybetypedinthisbox.
• Onceyouhaveenteredthecorrectscaleandunitdata,clickonOKto
proceed.ThescreeninFigure6willappeargivingyoutheopportunity
tosavetheentereddataforfutureuse.ClickonYestosavethedata
orNotobypasssavingthedataanduseonetimeonly.
• IfyouclickYes,adialogboxwillopensimilartoFigure7whereyoucan
typeinthename(upto8characters)youwishtouseforthele.
• ClickonOKtosavetheleandplotthegraphwiththenewscaleand
unit data or click on Cancel to discard it and return to the scale and unit
programmingscreen.
Figure 6
Figure 7

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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE
5.1 Battery Installation
Under normal conditions, the battery will last up to a year of continuous
recordingunlesstheloggerisrestartedveryfrequently.
IntheOFFmode,theloggerputsalmostnoloadonthebattery.Usethe
OFFmodewhentheloggerisnotinuse.Replacethebatteryonceayear
in normal use.
Iftheloggerwillbeusedattemperaturesbelow32°F(0°C)orisfrequently
turnedonandoff,replacethebatteryeverysixtoninemonths.
1. Makesureyourloggeristurnedoff(noblinkinglight)andallinputs
are disconnected.
2. Turntheloggerupsidedown.RemovethefourPhillipsheadscrews
from the base plate, then take off the base plate.
3. Locatethetwo-wire(red/black)batteryconnectorandattachthe9V
batterytoit.Makesurethatyouobservepolaritybyliningupthe
battery posts to the proper terminals on the connector.
4. Oncetheconnectorispluggedontothebattery,insertthebattery
intotheholdingcliponthecircuitboard.
5. Iftheunitisnotinrecordmodeafterinstallingthenewbattery,dis-
connect it and press the button twice then reinstall the battery.
6. ReattachthebaseplateusingthefourscrewsremovedinStep2.
Yourloggerisnowrecording(LEDblinking).PressthePRESS button for
vesecondstostoptheinstrument.
NOTE:Forlong-term storage, remove thebatterytoprevent dis-
chargeeffects.
5.2 Cleaning
The body of the logger should be cleaned with a cloth moistened with
soapy water. Rinse with a cloth moistened with clean water. Do not use
solvent.

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APPENDIX A
Importing .TXT Files into a Spreadsheet
Opening a Simple Logger .TXT file in Excel
ThefollowingexampleusedwithExcelVer.7.0orhigher.
1. After opening the Excel program, select “File” from the main
menu and then select “Open”.
2. In the dialog box that appears, browse and open the folder
where your logger .TXT les are stored. This will be located
in C:\Program Files\Simple Logger 6.xx if you accepted the
defaultchoiceofferedbytheloggerinstallationprogram.
3. Next,changetheletypeto“Text Files”intheeldlabeledFiles
of Type.Allthe.TXTlesintheloggerdirectoryshouldnowbe
visible.
4. Double-clickonthedesiredletoopentheTextImportWizard.
5. Reviewtheselectionsintherstwizardscreenandmakesure
thatthefollowingchoicesareselected:
OriginalDataType: Delimited
StartImportatRow: 1
FileOrigin: Windows(ANSI)
6. Click the “NEXT”buttonatthebottomoftheWizarddialogbox.
The second wizard screen will appear.
7. Click on “Comma”intheDelimitersbox.Acheckmarkshould
appear.
8. Click the “NEXT” buttonatthebottomoftheWizarddialogbox.
The third wizard screen will appear.
9. A view of the actual data to be imported should appear in the
lowersectionofthewindow.Column1shouldbehighlighted.In
theColumnDataFormatwindow,select“Date”.
10. Next,clickon“Finish” to complete the process and import the
data.
11. Thedatawillnowappearinyourspreadsheetintwocolumns(A
andB)andwilllooksimilartothatshowninTableA-1.

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A B
8 Arms
35401.49 3.5
35401.49 5
35401.49 9
35401.49 13.5
35401.49 17
35401.49 20
35401.49 23.5
35401.49 27.5
35401.49 31
35401.49 34.5
35401.49 38
Table A-1 - Sample Data Imported into Excel.
Formatting the Date and Time
Column ‘A’ contains a decimal number that represents both date and time.
Excelcanconvertthisnumberdirectlyasfollows:
1. Click on column ‘B’ at the top of the column to select the data,
then click on “Insert” from the main menu and select “Columns”
from the drop-down menu.
2. Next,clickoncolumn‘A’atthetopofthecolumntoselectthe
data,thenclickon“Edit” from the main menu and select “Copy”
to copy the entire column.
3. Click on cell 1 of column ‘B’ and then click on “Edit” and select
“Paste” to insert a duplicate of column ‘A’ into column ‘B’. This is
necessary if you want to show the date and time in two separate
columns.
4. Next,clickonthetopofcolumn‘A’,thenclickon“Format” and
select “Cells” from the drop-down menu.
5. Inthedialogboxthatopens,selectthe“Date” option from the
categorylistontheleft.Selectthedateformatyoudesireand
click on “OK” to format the column.