AEMC Simple Logger CL600 User manual

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SIMPLE LOGGER®
RMS CLAMP-ON MODULE
CL600
ENGLISH User Manual

Owner’s Record
The serial number for the Simple Logger®Model CL600 is located on the
back of the instrument. Please record this number and purchase date for
your records.
RMS CURRENT CLAMP-ON SIMPLE LOGGER®MODEL CL600
CATALOG #: 2116.11
SERIAL #: _______________________________________________
PURCHASE DATE: ________________________________________
DISTRIBUTOR: ___________________________________________

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................2
1.1 International Electrical Symbols.....................................................2
1.2 Receiving Your Shipment...............................................................3
1.3 Ordering Information ......................................................................3
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ..........................................................4
2.1 Indicators and Buttons ...................................................................5
2.2 Inputs and Outputs.........................................................................5
3. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................6
3.1 ElectricalSpecications .................................................................6
3.2 MechanicalSpecications..............................................................7
3.3 EnvironmentalSpecications.........................................................7
3.4 SafetySpecications......................................................................7
4. OPERATION .........................................................................8
4.1 Software Installation.......................................................................8
4.1 Recording Data ..............................................................................9
4.3 Using the Software.......................................................................10
5. MAINTENANCE..................................................................11
5.1 Battery Installation ....................................................................... 11
5.2 Cleaning....................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX A ............................................................................12
Importing .TXT Files into a Spreadsheet ..............................................12
OpeningaSimpleLogger.TXTleinExcel ................................12
Formatting the Date and Time .....................................................13
Repair and Calibration.................................................................................15
Technical and Sales Assistance ..................................................................15
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................16
Warranty Repairs.........................................................................................16

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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
currents may be present and may pose a shock hazard.
• ReadtheSafetySpecicationssectionpriortousingthe
instrument.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 inspect the instrument and lead prior to use.
Replace any defective parts immediately.
• NEVER use the Model CL600 on electrical conductors rated
above 600V in overvoltage category III (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 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
equipmentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimmediatelywiththecar-
rier and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any
damage. Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim.
Do not use an instrument that appears to be damaged.
1.3 Ordering Information
RMS Clamp-on Simple Logger®Model CL600 ................ Cat. #2116.11
(0 to 600Arms Input)
Includes software (CD-ROM), 6 ft DB-9 RS-232 cable, 9V Alkaline battery and user manual
Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online
Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com for availability

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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
1 2
3
1. LED Indicator
2. Start/ Stop Button
3. RS-232 Interface
PRESS
RS-232
LOGGER OPERATION:
1. Press to Start Logging
(Logging = Two Blinks)
2. Press to Stop Logging
(Stand-By = One Blink)
3. Press & Hold 5 Seconds
to Shut Off
(Off = No Blinks)
Warning: All Data will be Deleted!
SIMPLE LOGGER
®
600V CAT III 600A ~
Continuous LED Indicates Overload
RMS CLAMP-ON LOGGER
MODEL CL600

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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,
turn the logger on and off and to delete data.
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
Warning - Delete Data: Pressing the PRESS button for more than
5 seconds will turn the instrument OFF and delete the stored data.
2.2 Inputs and Outputs
Input to the logger is via a split jaw CT. The bottom of the logger has a
female 9-pin “D” shell serial connector used for data transmission from the
logger to your computer.

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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 ElectricalSpecications
Number of Channels: 1
Measurement Range: 0 to 600Arms
Input Connection: Split jaw
Accuracy: 2% of Readings + Resolution (0 to 400A)
5% of Readings + Resolution (400 to 600A)
Resolution: 8 Bit (0.5Arms)
Scale Range Maximum Input Resolution
100% 600 Arms 4 Arms
50% 500 Arms 2 Arms
25% 250 Arms 1 Arms
12.5% 125 Arms 0.5 Arms
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, 1200 Bps
Battery Life Recording:
Up to 1 year of recording @ 77°F (25°C)
Output: RS-232viaDB9connector;1200bps

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3.2 MechanicalSpecications
Size: 9-1/4x4x1-5/8"(235x102x41mm)
Weight (with battery): 17.1 oz
Maximum Conductor Size: 1conductor1.65"(42mm)
 2conductors1"(25.4mm)each
Case Material: Polycarbonate UL V0
3.3 EnvironmentalSpecications
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
Temperature Inuence: 5ctsmax
3.4 SafetySpecications
Working Voltage: EN 61010, 600V, 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®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®
software 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.
4.1 Recording Data
• Position the Model CL600 around the conductor to be measured.
NOTE: Be sure that the positioning of the CL600 allows the jaws to
rmlyclosebeforebeginningtherecordingsession.
Overload Warning: If the LED is continuously lit, you are measur-
ing a current above 600A. Unclamp the probe immediately.
• Press the PRESS button on the front 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 recording session has been completed, press the PRESS
button to end the recording. The LED indicator will single-blink to indicate
that the recording session has ended and the logger is in stand-by.
Warning: Pressing the PRESS button for more than 5 seconds
will turn the instrument OFF and delete the stored data.
• Remove the logger from the conductor and transport it to the computer
for data downloading with it still single-blinking. See the User Guide on
CD-ROM for downloading.

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4.3 Using the Software
Launch the software and connect the RS-232 cable from your computer
to the logger.
NOTE:The rsttimetheprogramislaunchedyouwillneed to select a
language.
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. (Download takes about 90 sec-
onds.)

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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 battery cover by
removing the slotted screw.
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 battery compartment.
5. If the unit is not in record mode after installing the new battery,
disconnect it and press the button twice then reinstall the battery.
6. Place the battery cover over the compartment, being careful not
to pinch the wires, and screw into place.
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 discharge
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 le 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 Figure 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
Figure 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.

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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.
6. Click on the top of column ‘B’, then click on “Format” and select
“Cells” from the drop-down menu.
7. Inthedialogboxthatopens,selectthe“Time” option from the
category list on the left. Select the time format you desire and
click on “OK” to format the column.
Figure A-2 shows a typical spreadsheet with date, time and value
displayed. It may be necessary to change the column width to see all the
data.
A B C
12/02/04 11:45 AM 17
12/02/04 11:45 AM 20
12/02/04 11:45 AM 23.5
12/02/04 11:45 AM 27.5
12/02/04 11:45 AM 31
12/02/04 11:45 AM 34.5
12/02/04 11:45 AM 38
12/02/04 11:45 AM 41.5
12/02/04 11:45 AM 45.5
12/02/04 11:46 AM 49
12/02/04 11:46 AM 52
Figure A-2. Shows Date, Time and Value

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Repair and Calibration
Toensurethatyourinstrumentmeetsfactoryspecications,werecommend
that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals
for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.
For instrument repair and calibration:
You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization
Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be
tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the
shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to
know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T.
(Includescalibrationcerticateplusrecordedcalibrationdata).
Ship To:ChauvinArnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360)
[phone](Ext.360)
Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309
E-mail: [email protected]
(Or contact your authorized distributor)
Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are
available.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.
Technical and Sales Assistance
Ifyouareexperiencinganytechnicalproblems,orrequireanyassistancewith
theproperoperationorapplicationofyourinstrument,pleasecall,mail,faxor
e-mail our technical support team:
ChauvinArnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
200FoxboroughBoulevard
Foxborough,MA02035USA
Phone: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: (508)698-2118
E-mail: [email protected]
www.aemc.com
NOTE: Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough, MA address.

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Limited Warranty
The Simple Logger®CL600 is warranted to the owner for a period of two
yearsfrom the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This
limited warranty is given by AEMC®Instruments, not by the distributor from
whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered
with, abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC®
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 the warranty period, you may return the in-
strument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration in-
formation on le or a proof of purchase. AEMC®Instruments will, at its
option, repair or replace the faulty material.
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
www.aemc.com
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone
orbyfaxfromourServiceDepartment(seeaddressbelow),thenreturnthe
instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the
outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment
pre-paid to:
Ship To:ChauvinArnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360)
[phone](Ext.360)
Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309
E-mail: [email protected]
Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure
your returned material.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA•Phone:(603)749-6434•Fax:(603)742-2346
www.aemc.com