Ahlborn ALMEMO 470 User manual

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ALMEMO®470
Wireless Data Logger
Instruction Manual
V7 Technology
English
V2.1
01.06.2021
Including wireless ALMEMO®Sensor and
wireless ALMEMO®Interface

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Display 1
ON LED 2
START LED 3
LINK LED 4
ALARM LED 5
Hotkey 6
ON/OFF button 7
Ethernet socket 9
DC IN socket 8
Micro USB socket 10
Display 1
1 Global Overview
ALMEMO® 470 Wireless Data Logger
Side view of the ALMEMO® 470 wireless data logger

1Global Overview
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ON/OFF button 14
Green, blue and
red LEDs 13
Battery compartment
cover 11
Fixing points for
wall mount 12
Fbutton 15
ON/OFF button 14
Fbutton 15
Rear view of the ALMEMO® 470 Wireless Data Logger
Wireless ALMEMO®Sensor
Micro USB socket 16

1Global Overview
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Micro USB socket 16
ON/OFF button 14
Fbutton 15
ALMEMO®input
socket 17
Green LED
Blue LED
Red LED
Wireless ALMEMO®Interface

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2 Table of Contents
1Global Overview.........................................................................................2
2Table of Contents.......................................................................................5
3Explanation of Symbols............................................................................9
4Safety Notes.............................................................................................10
4.1 How to avoid Measuring Errors and Product Damages......................10
4.2 Intended Use .......................................................................................11
5Product .....................................................................................................12
5.1 Scope of Delivery ................................................................................12
5.2 Description...........................................................................................13
5.3 Wireless Sensor Overview key assignment and LED states .............16
6Initial Operation .......................................................................................17
7Usage........................................................................................................20
7.1 How to prepare the Measurements.....................................................20
7.1.1 How to connect the Power Supply.............................................20
7.1.2 How to check the Battery Charge Level ....................................21
7.1.3 How to switch the Data Logger on/off........................................22
7.1.4 How to use the Power Saving Mode of the data logger.............23
7.1.5 How to connect /disconnect an ALMEMO®Sensor to the
Wireless ALMEMO®Interface...................................................24
7.1.6 How to switch the Wireless Sensor on/off..................................24
7.1.7 How to connect the Wireless Sensor with the Data
Logger.......................................................................................25
7.1.8 How to terminate the Connection between Wireless
Sensor and Data Logger ..........................................................30
7.2 How to display Measured Values ........................................................33
7.2.1 How to display Measured Values in a Channel List...................33
7.2.2 How to display Measured Values in the User Menu ..................34
7.2.3 How to display Measured Values in the Measured Value

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Display..................................................................................... 35
7.2.4 How to delete the Function Values maximum value,
minimum value, and average value......................................... 35
7.3 How to perform Measuring Operations .............................................. 37
7.3.1 How to start / stop a measuring operation ................................ 37
7.3.2 How to recognize and manage Alarm Signals .......................... 38
7.3.3 How to detect a Radio Connection Loss................................... 40
7.3.4 How to detect a Sensor Break .................................................. 40
7.3.5 How to query the Memory Status.............................................. 41
7.4 How to manage Measurements.......................................................... 42
7.4.1 How to export measurements from the data logger to a
PC............................................................................................ 42
7.4.2 How to name upcoming Measurements ................................... 43
7.4.3 How to delete a Measurement.................................................. 44
7.5 How to connect a Data Logger to a PC.............................................. 44
7.5.1 How to establish a USB Connection......................................... 45
7.5.2 How to establish an Ethernet connection.................................. 47
7.5.3 How to establish a Connection via an Ethernet Network.......... 48
7.5.4 How to use AMR WinControl..................................................... 49
7.5.5 How to use ALMEMO®Control ................................................. 50
7.6 How to use the Mounting Support for the Data Logger...................... 52
7.6.1 How to hang the data logger on the wall mount........................ 52
7.6.2 How to remove the Data Logger from the Wall Mount.............. 53
7.6.3 How to use the Pedestal as a Table Top Console..................... 53
7.6.4 How to use the Pedestal as a Wall Mount ................................ 54
7.7 How to use the Wall Mount for the ALMEMO® Wireless Sensor ........ 55
7.7.1 How to install the Magnetic Mount............................................ 55
7.7.2 How to use the Mounting Plate................................................. 56
7.7.3 How to use the Suction Cup Fastening..................................... 57

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8Settings.....................................................................................................58
8.1 How to set the Data Logger.................................................................58
8.1.1 How to set the Display Language ..............................................58
8.1.2 How to set a Radio Channel ......................................................58
8.1.3 How to check the Radio Channel Utilization..............................60
8.1.4 How to set a Wireless Network SSID.........................................61
8.1.5 How to set the Transmission Power...........................................61
8.1.6 How to set the Operating Mode .................................................61
8.1.7 How to set Time, Date and Time Zone.......................................63
8.1.8 How to set the Data Storage Mode............................................64
8.1.9 How to set the Storage Capacity ...............................................65
8.1.10 How to set the Hotkey Assignment ............................................65
8.1.11 How to set a static or a dynamic IP address..............................66
8.1.12How to set the Baud Rate for the USB Connection...................67
8.1.13 How to change the Device Designation.....................................67
8.1.14 How to find the Software Version of the Data Logger................68
8.1.15 How to switch the Signal Transmitter on and off........................68
8.1.16 How to switch the Alarm Dialog on and off ................................68
8.1.17 How to set the Display Brightness .............................................69
8.2 How to set the Wireless Sensor ..........................................................69
8.2.1 How to display the Wireless Sensors.........................................70
8.2.2 How to set the Wireless Sensor Designation.............................70
8.2.3 How to set the Transmission Power...........................................70
8.2.4 How to set the Measuring Cycle ................................................71
8.2.5 How to set the Output Cycle ......................................................72
8.2.6 How to enable / disable sleep mode..........................................72
8.2.7 How to automate Sensor Supply and Settling Time ..................79
8.2.8 How to find the Software Version of the Wireless Sensor .........79
8.3 How to set a Measuring Channel ........................................................80

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8.3.1 How to enable and disable a Measuring Channel .................... 80
8.3.2 How to set the Channel Designation......................................... 82
8.3.3 How to set Limit Values............................................................. 82
9How to set-up a Connection for Several Data Loggers ...................... 84
10 Maintenance and Care............................................................................ 86
11 Questions and Answers......................................................................... 88
11.1 General Questions.............................................................................. 88
11.2 How to reset the Data Logger Settings .............................................. 92
11.3 How to interpret the LED Status of the Wireless Sensor.................... 93
12 Warranty .................................................................................................. 95
13 Disposal................................................................................................... 96
14 Technical Data......................................................................................... 97
14.1 Technical Data ALMEMO®470 Wireless Data Logger....................... 97
14.2 Technical Data of the Wireless ALMEMO®Sensor ............................ 98
14.3 Technical Data Wireless ALMEMO®Interface.................................... 99
15 Subject Index ........................................................................................ 100

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3 Explanation of Symbols
Safety note
!
Requirement
→
Request
Notice
➢
Result
3
Reference referring to the legend Global Overview of the
data logger, wireless ALMEMO®sensor and wireless
ALMEMO®interface (page 2-4)
back
Text displayed within a software

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4 Safety Notes
→Please read the Instruction Manual carefully and follow the safety and
warning notes.
→Only operate the measuring instrument in accordance with the
intended use.
→Do not operate the device outside of the indicated environmental
conditions. Only operate the device within the technical specifications
(see chapter 14 Technical Data).
→Only open the device for maintenance and care purposes, see
chapter 10 Maintenance and Care.
→Make sure that the static electricity has been discharged before you
touch the sensor cable.
→Do not install sensor cables close to electric power lines.
→Do not operate the device near fuels or chemicals, not on blasting
areas or petrol stations.
→Only use the supplied mains adapter. Do not open or manipulate the
mains adapter.
→Do not use the device when damaged due to electrostatic discharge,
radiation or lightning.
→Make sure that the batteries are not mechanically damaged, short
circuited, or thrown into a fire.
→If you have a pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator, do not use a
magnetic wall mount. Magnets can affect the functionality of
pacemakers and implanted defibrillators.
4.1 How to avoid Measuring Errors and Product
Damages
→Please wait for the device to adapt to the ambient temperature before
starting to operate it.
Bringing the device from a cold environment into the operating room
may cause condensation on the electronics assembly. Regarding
thermocouple measurements, severe temperature changes may
cause larger measuring errors.

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→When connecting a mains adapter please consider the mains voltage.
→Pay attention to the maximum load capacity of the sensor power
supply.
→Do not make any changes to the ALMEMO® measuring instrument and
to the ALMEMO® wireless sensors.
→Do not connect unsuitable peripheral devices to the measuring
instrument.
→Avoid heat, large temperature fluctuations, and increased
electromagnetic radiation during operation (see chapter 14 Technical
Data).
4.2 Intended Use
The ALMEMO®470 wireless data logger is a measuring instrument and is
intended only for measuring various measuring variables. The data logger
supports the radio connection to a variety of ALMEMO® wireless sensors and
the connection to a computer to use the configuration and the measurement
data evaluation software.
A detailed overview on possible measuring tasks is given in the ALMEMO®
Manual. To avoid measuring errors and damages to the device, it is
recommended to read the relevant chapter for each measuring task and to
pay attention to the notes given.
Please pay attention to all information and safety notes listed in this
Instruction Manual. Only use the measuring instrument within the technical
specifications (see chapter 14 Technical Data). Any other use is considered
inappropriate and may result in damage to property or personal injury. Any
such usage will result in the loss of the warranty rights.
In case of doubt, please contact our technical support
(Phone: [phone], email: he[email protected]m).

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5 Product
5.1 Scope of Delivery
→When unpacking, please pay attention to damages to the measuring
instrument as well as to the completeness of the delivery.
The precise compilation of your delivery depends on your purchase
order.
ALMEMO®470
wireless data logger
Mains adapter for the data logger
USB data cable
Ethernet data cable
Wall mount for the data logger
Wireless ALMEMO®sensor

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Wireless ALMEMO®interface
Mains adapter for the wireless ALMEMO®
sensor
or for the wireless ALMEMO®interface
Wall mount for wireless ALMEMO®sensor
or for the wireless ALMEMO®interface
CD ALMEMO® software & documentation
including Software ALMEMO® Control and
useful accessories
ALMEMO®Manual
Present copy of the Instruction Manual
→In the event of a damage caused during transportation, please keep
the packaging material and contact the supplier immediately.
5.2 Description
The general overview of the wireless data logger can be found on
pages 2 and 3.
The technical data of the wireless data logger can be found in
chapter 14.1 Technical data of the data logger
The general overview of the wireless ALMEMO®sensors and the
wireless ALMEMO®interface can be found on pages 3 and 4.
The technical data of the wireless ALMEMO®sensors and the
wireless ALMEMO®interface can be found in chapter 14.2 Technical
Data of the Wireless Sensor.

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Status LEDs data logger
Description ALMEMO® wireless sensor (wireless ALMEMO®sensor and
wireless ALMEMO® interface)
The general overview of the wireless ALMEMO®sensors can be
found on page 3 and the general overview of the wireless ALMEMO®
interfaces can be found on page 4.
All sensors that can be connected to the ALMEMO® 470 wireless data logger
and can transfer measurement data are considered as ALMEMO® wireless
sensors.
Here we need to differentiate between wireless ALMEMO® sensors and
wirelessALMEMO® interfaces with ALMEMO®sensors. Wireless ALMEMO®
sensors have a permanently installed sensor, e.g. the ALMEMO® Sensor FH
1746-Cx for the measurable variables humidity, temperature, and
atmospheric pressure. Wireless ALMEMO® interfaces have an ALMEMO®
input socket, into which an ALMEMO® sensor featuring either an ALMEMO®
D7 or D6 plug can be inserted. This means that via the wireless ALMEMO®
interface a vast variety of measurable variables can be transferred to the
ALMEMO® 470wireless data logger.
The technical data of the wireless sensor can be found in chapter
14.2 Technical data of the wireless sensor.
ON
Flashing
Connected to power supply,
battery is being charged
Constant light,
Display on
Switched on and / or battery fully
charged
Constant light,
Display off
Power saving mode
START
Flashing
Measurement has been started
LINK
Flashing
Data received from the ALMEMO®
wireless sensor, LED continues
flashing according to the data volume
received
ALARM
Constant light
Alarm was activated due to sensor
break or limit value overshoot

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Radio connection
The wireless data logger receives the measured data, measured and buffer-
saved by the ALMEMO®wireless sensors, via a radio connection. In case a
direct connection to the wireless data logger is not possible, every
ALMEMO® wireless sensor can act as a repeater by receiving measured
data from other ALMEMO® wireless sensors and forwarding the data to the
wireless data logger. The repeater function is disabled for wireless sensors
that are in sleep mode.
Radio channels
A maximum of ten ALMEMO® wireless sensors (wireless ALMEMO®sensors
and/or wireless ALMEMO® interfaces) can be connected to the ALMEMO®
470 wireless data logger. Every ALMEMO® wireless sensor uses the same
radio channel that has been set on the wireless data logger. You can choose
from a range of 16 different radio channels in the 2.4 GHz frequency range.
Several wireless data loggers that are operated in parallel should be set to
different radio channels to connect to the ALMEMO® wireless sensor.
Measuring channels
Every ALMEMO® wireless sensor provides several measuring channels.
Wireless ALMEMO®sensors have four measuring channels. Wireless
ALMEMO® interfaces feature the number of measuring channels that the
connected ALMEMO® sensor provides. Wireless ALMEMO® interfaces can
have a maximum of ten measuring channels.
Only the measurement data of the measuring channels that have been
selected in the data logger will be transferred to the wireless data logger.
The wireless data logger can receive a maximum of 40 measuring channels.
Every measuring channel has
a unique channel number.
Measuring channel
ALMEMO® wireless sensor
Wireless data logger

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5.3 Wireless Sensor Overview
key assignment and LED states
Legend
5 Sec
LEDs off
LEDs
light up
LEDs are
flashing
LEDs are
flashing rarely
Time
sequence
Key
Hold
period

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6 Initial Operation
How to switch the data logger on
1. Insert the DC plug of the included
mains adapter for the data logger into
the DC IN socket 8 of the data logger
and the mains plug into a power socket.
➢The ON LED 2of the data logger is flashing as long as the battery is
being charged.
2. Press the ON/OFF button 7of the data logger.
➢All LEDs of the data logger light up.
➢The display 1of the data logger will show the home screen.
➢The display 1of the data logger will show the home screen and the
ON LED 2of the data logger is flashing as long as the battery is being
charged.
➢The ON LED 2 of the data logger lights up as soon as the battery is
fully charged.
How to switch on the wireless sensor
3. Insert the Micro USB plug of the
included mains adapter for the
ALMEMO®wireless sensor into the
Micro USB socket 16 of the
ALMEMO®wireless sensor. Insert the
mains plug into a power socket.
➢The green LED of the ALMEMO® wireless sensor is flashing as long
as the wireless sensor is being charged.
4. If you want to use a wireless ALMEMO® interface as an ALMEMO®
wireless sensor, insert the ALMEMO® D7 or D6 plug of the desired
ALMEMO® sensor into the ALMEMO® input socket 17 of the wireless
ALMEMO® interface.
5. Press and hold the ON/OFF button 14 of the ALMEMO® wireless
sensor.

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➢All LEDs of the ALMEMO® wireless sensor will light up; the ALMEMO®
wireless sensor is being switched on.
➢The green LED of the ALMEMO® wireless sensor lights up and only
flashes briefly as long as the battery is being charged. The ALMEMO®
wireless sensor is switched on.
In case pairing data is saved on the wireless sensor and the sensor
tries to establish a connection to the data logger using the saved
pairing data, the blue LED of the ALMEMO® wireless sensor is
flashing.
When the ALMEMO® wireless sensor is connected to the data logger,
the blue LED of the ALMEMO® wireless sensor lights up. When data
is transferred to the data logger, the blue LED flashes.
Check which wireless sensors are connected to the data logger
6. In the home screen of the data logger, tap on Sensor overview .
➢All connected sensors will be displayed in the sensor overview. The
serial number, which can be found in the right-hand column, can be
used to distinguish the wireless sensors.
The serial number can be found on the rear
side of the wireless sensor.
How to connect the wireless sensor with a data logger
If the blue LED does not flash and only the green LED flashes
respectively lights up, no pairing data is saved on the wireless
sensor. To connect the wireless sensor to the data logger, please
follow the steps indicated in chapter 7.1.7 How to connect the
wireless sensor to the data logger.
If initially the blue LED flashes and afterwards the red LED flashes
approximately 7 times, pairing data is saved on the wireless sensor
but the wireless sensor was not able to establish a connection to the
data logger. The wireless sensor continues to try to connect to the
data logger while the blue and the green LEDs are slowly flashing

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simultaneously.
If no connection could be established after a while, it might be
because no pairing data for this sensor is saved on the data logger.
Please check if the sensor is listed in the table in the menu
Settings>Wireless network>Sensor pairing.
If the sensor is not listed in this table, delete the pairing data saved
on the wireless sensor (7.1.8 How to terminate the Connection
between Wireless Sensor and Data Logger, section Delete pairing
data in wireless sensor without connection). Afterwards, pair the
wireless sensor with the data logger (see chapter 7.1.7 How to
connect the Wireless Sensor with a Data Logger, section Pair
wireless sensor with the data logger).
To check the connection quality, use the ALMEMO®470 MeshViewer
software (see Instruction Manual ALMEMO®470 MeshViewer).
If no connection can be established between the wireless sensor and
the data logger, it might be because the radio channel is overloaded.
Change the radio channel of the wireless network of the data logger
(see chapter 8.1.2 How to set a Radio Channel) and make sure to
select a free channel.
How to start a measurement
7. On the data logger, tap on the tab Display , to open the menu
display.
➢The measuring channels of the connected wireless sensors will be
displayed in the Channel list with measured value, maximum
value, and minimum value.
8. Tap on the button Start.
➢The measurement starts.
➢The START LED 3flashes.

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7 Usage
7.1 How to prepare the Measurements
7.1.1How to connect the Power Supply
Connect the power supply to the data logger
Only use the included mains adapter. Only for this mains adapter,
we can guarantee a continuously stable power supply.
→Insert the DC plug of the included
mains adapter for the data logger into
the DC IN socket 8of the data
logger. Insert the mains plug into a
power socket.
➢The ON LED 2of the data logger flashes as long as the battery is
charged.
➢If the data logger is switched on, a battery symbol will be displayed in
the upper right corner of the screen. As long as the battery is charged,
the battery symbol will switch between full and half full.
In the wireless data logger batteries are included that will provide a
continuous sufficient power supply in case of main power
fluctuations. If the batteries are fully charged, the power supply of the
wireless data logger is also guaranteed during a short mobile usage.
Connect the power supply to the wireless sensor
Only use the mains adapter with the order number ZB1505NA1. Only
for this mains adapter, we can guarantee a continuously stable power
supply.
→Insert the Micro USB plug of the
included mains adapter for the
ALMEMO®wireless sensor into the
Micro USB socket 16 of the
ALMEMO®wireless sensor. Insert the
mains plug into a power socket.