Apricus Datalogger DL2 How to use

Datalogger DL2
Short manual
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Thank you for buying this product.
Please read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
Please keep this manual carefully.
beginning with firmware version 2.0.0
Short manual
Mounting
Electrical connection
Operating controls

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Safety advice
Please pay attention to the following safety advice in order to avoid danger and
damage to people and property.
Instructions
Attention must be paid to the valid local standards, regulations and directives!
Information about the product
Proper usage
The DL2 Datalogger is connected to controllers via theVBus®interface. It enables
logging of system data and parameterisation of a solar thermal system.
• Use in dry interior rooms only.
• Avoid ambient temperatures lower than 0 °C or higher than 40 °C
• Do not expose to strong electromagnetic fields.
Improper use excludes all liability claims.
CE Declaration of conformity
The product complies with the relevant directives and is therefore
labelled with the CE mark. The Declaration of Conformity is available
upon request, please contact the manufacturer.
Note
Strong electromagnetic fields can impair the function of the device.
ÎMake sure the device as well as the system are not exposed to strong
electromagnetic fields.
Subject to technical change. Errors excepted.
Target group
These instructions are exclusively addressed to authorised skilled personnel.
Only qualified electricians should carry out electrical works.
Description of symbols
WARNING! Warnings are indicated with a warning triangle!
ÎThey contain information on how to avoid the danger
described.
Signal words describe the danger that may occur, when it is not avoided.
• WARNING means that injury, possibly life-threatening injury, can occur.
• ATTENTION means that damage to the appliance can occur.
ÎArrows indicate instruction steps that should be carried out.
Note
Notes are indicated with an information symbol.
Disposal
• Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally sound manner.
• Dispose of old appliances in an environmentally sound manner. Upon request we
will take back your old appliances bought from us and guarantee an environmen-
tally sound disposal of the devices.

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Contents
1 Overview........................................................................................... 16
2 Included ............................................................................................ 17
3 About this manual............................................................................ 17
4 Installation ........................................................................................ 18
4.1 Wall mounting .......................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Electrical connection............................................................................................... 19
4.3 VBus®
/ data communication .................................................................................. 19
4.4 Connecting the network cable............................................................................. 19
5 Indications, operating controls, and connections.......................... 20
5.1 Operating control LED .......................................................................................... 20
5.2 Data memory progress bar................................................................................... 21
5.3 Reset button ............................................................................................................. 21
5.4 LAN connector........................................................................................................ 21
5.5 SD memory card slot ............................................................................................. 21
5.6 Power supply connection....................................................................................... 21
5.7 VBus®connection.................................................................................................... 21
6 Firmware update with SD card ...................................................... 22
7 Data export ...................................................................................... 22
7.1 Data export over SD card..................................................................................... 22
8 Ordering software............................................................................ 22
9 Accessories ....................................................................................... 22
10 Spare parts........................................................................................ 22

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1 Overview
This additional module enables the acquisition and storage of large amounts of
data (such as measuring and balance values of the solar system) over a long period
of time. System access is possible with just a few clicks via VBus.net – without any
network knowledge or tedious router configuration. For transmission of the data
stored in the internal memory of the DL2 to a PC, an SD card can be used.
The DL2 is appropriate for all controllers with VBus®.The datalogger can be con-
nected directly to a PC or router for remote enquiry and thus enables comfortable
system monitoring for yield monitoring or for diagnostics of faults.
Different solutions for visualisation and remote parameterisation are availabe on
the RESOL website www.resol.com. On the website, firmware updates are also
availabe.
Technical data
Housing: plastic PC-ABS and PMMA
Protection type: IP 20 / EN 60529
Ambient temperature: 0 … 40 °C
Dimensions: Ø 130 mm, depth 45 mm
Mounting: wall mounting
Display: bar LED for monitoring the memory capacity, 1 illuminated push button
for indication of the SD card status
Interfaces: VBus®for the connection to the controller, LAN
Power consumption: 1,75 W
Power supply:
input voltage of mains adapter: 100 … 240 V~, 50-60 Hz
rated current: 350 mA
input voltage of Datalogger: 5V⎓± 5 %
• With VBus.net support
• Easy visualisation of the measured and balance values of your system
• Logging system performance data over longer periods of time
• Converting and exporting logged data
• Quick fault diagnosis
• Compatible with all controllers equipped with aVBus®
• Transfer data with an SD card – no network connection required
• Integrated LAN connection for network connection

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2 Included
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

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If one of the items mentioned below is missing or defective, please contact your
distributor:
DL2 Datalogger, ready to plug in, including mains adapter and VBus®cable
Interchangeable mains adapter plugs (EURO, UK, USA,AUS)
Network cable (CAT5e, RJ45), 1 m
Wall plugs and screws
Terminal block for extending the VBus®cable
CD containing the ServiceCenter software
3 About this manual
This document is a short manual for the DL2 Datalogger.
This short manual contains information about the following topics:
• Installation
• Electrical connection
• Operating controls
• Menu
• Using the SD card
A detailed manual with the complete information about the web interface can be
found on the included CD.
Please insert the CD into the optical drive - the installation routine will start auto-
matically. However, if it does not start, e.g. because the autostart function is deacti-
vated or when the CD is in the drive during Windows startup, please double-click
on the drive symbol of the CD-ROM drive in “My Computer” or in the Windows
Explorer.You can also start the ServiceCenter Setup from the main directory of the
installation CD by double-clicking on the file.

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4 Installation
ATTENTION! ESD damage!
Electrostatic discharge can lead to damage to electronic com-
ponents!
ÎTake care to discharge properly before touching the
inside of the device.To do so, touch a grounded sur-
face such as a radiator or tap!
ATTENTION! Short circuit!
A short circuit can lead to damage to electronic components!
ÎClose the housing before establishing the mains con-
nection!
The DL2 Datalogger comes with the mains adapter and the VBus®cable pre-con-
nected.
The housing does not have to be opened in order to mount the device.
Initial installation must be carried out by the system installer or qualified personnel
named by the system installer.
The controller must additionally be supplied from a double pole switch with contact
gap of at least 3mm.
4.1 Wall mounting
The unit must only be located in dry interior locations. In order to function fault-
lessly, the device must be protected from strong electromagnetic fields in the se-
lected mounting location.
Please pay attention to separate routing
of bus cables and mains cables.
ÎChoose a mounting location.
ÎDrill 2 holes (Ø 6 mm, centres 113 mm) and insert the wall plugs.
ÎFasten the base part of the housing by means of the enclosed screws
(4 x 40 mm )
112mm

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4.2 Electrical connection
Carry out the connection of the Datalogger to other modules in the
order described below:
ÎConnect the data cable (VBus®, ) to the controller .If necessary, extend the
cable using the terminal block included and a common two-wire cable.
ÎPlug the mains adapter into a socket.
ÎFor a direct connection to a router or a PC, connect the Datalogger to a rout-
er or a PC using the network cable (included with the DL2, ).
VBus
www
www.vbus.net
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




Power supply is carried out via an external mains adapter.The supply voltage of the
mains adapter must be 100…240 V~ (50 … 60 Hz).
The DL2 Datalogger comes with the mains adapter and the VBus®cable pre-con-
nected.
4.3 VBus® / data communication
Terminal connections of the Datalogger
The DL2 Datalogger is to be connected to the controller via the pre-connected
VBus®cable. The corresponding terminal allocation is described in the controller
manual.
The VBus®cable can be extended using the terminal block included and a common
two-wire cable.
The VBus®cable is pre-connected to the Datalogger terminals and .Another
module can be connected to the terminals and .
4.4 Connecting the network cable
The DL2 Datalogger can be connected to a computer or a router by using a net-
work cable (CAT5e, RJ45).
ÎConnect the network cable included to the network adapter of the computer
or the router.

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5 Indications, operating controls, and connections
The following elements are featured on/in the housing of the DL2 Datalogger:

Operating control LED/Reset button

Memory capacity and VBus®signal LEDs

LAN connector

SD memory card slot
Power supply connection (inside the housing)
VBus®connection (inside the housing)
Positions of the operating controls and connections
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
5.1 Operating control LED

The operating control LED indicates the operating status of the DL2 Datalogger
by issuing flashing signals.
LED flashing codes
Colour Permanent Flashing
Green • The SD card can be
removed.
• The firmware update is
completed.
• Do not switch off power supply!
A firmware update is being run.
• Do not remove the SD card!
Data are being copied onto the SD card.
Orange • Power supply is work-
ing and the device is
ready for operation.
• An error occurred during the copy
process.
Off • The device is booting.
• No power supply.

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5.2 Data memory progress bar

The data memory progress bar indicates the currently occupied memory capac-
ity of the DL2 Datalogger.
The data memory progress bar is divided into 10 segments. Each segment repre-
sents 10 % of the memory capacity.
Data memory progress bar
LED segment
permanently on • The memory capacity of this segment is fully occupied.
flashing • The memory capacity of this segment is partly occupied.
• VBus®connection okay.
5.3 Reset button

The reset button is integrated in the operating control LED. By means of the
reset button, data logged can be deleted and the DL2 Datalogger configuration can
be reset to the factory settings.
5.4 LAN connector

The integrated LAN connector is located on the right-hand side of the device.
The LAN connector supports transfer rates of up to 100 MBits per second.
5.5 SD memory card slot

The SD memory card slot is located at the left-hand side of the device. By means
of the SD memory card slot, data logged can be transferred onto an SD or SDHC
card of up to 8 GB memory capacity.
The memory of an SD card in the slot is used for data transfer only. It will
not enlarge the memory of the DL2 Datalogger.
5.6 Power supply connection
Power supply is carried out via a pre-connected mains adapter. The connection
terminals are located inside the housing of the DL2 Datalogger.
5.7 VBus®connection
The DL2 Datalogger is to be connected to the controller via the pre-connected
VBus®cable. The connection terminals are located inside the housing of the DL2
Datalogger.

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6 Firmware update with SD card
New firmware versions extend the functional range and enhance the operation.
The current software can be downloaded from www.resol.de/firmware.
In order to run a firmware update over the SD memory card slot, proceed as
follows:
ÎDownload the firmware from the Internet: http://www.resol.com/firmware
ÎInsert an SD card formatted with the FAT 32 format into the PC.
ÎCopy the firmware update ZIP file onto the SD card.
ÎExtract the ZIP file on the SD card (the required folder structure will be cre-
ated automatically).
ÎRemove the SD card from the PC and insert it into the SD card slot of the DL2.
The firmware update is being run and the DL2 automatically reboots.This may take
a few minutes. The operating control LED starts flashing, lights up for a while and
then all LEDs go out.
ÎWait until the operating control LED is permanently green.
7 Data export
There are 2 different ways to export logged data from the DL2 Datalogger:
1. Export logged data onto an SD memory card.The data are stored as a VBus®
format file and can be read out on a computer using the ServiceCenter soft-
ware.
2. Export logged data onto a computer over the Web interface. Different file
formats can be selected.
Information about exporting data over theWeb interface can be found in the
detailed manual on the CD included.
7.1 Data export over SD card
In order to copy data onto an SD card, proceed as follows:
ÎInsert the SD card into the SD card slot
The operating control LED flashes (green):
The card has been recognised and data are being transferred.
The operating control LED is permanently green:
The transfer is completed.The card can be removed.
8 Ordering software
For an expense allowance of EUR 20,-, a DVD containing the source code and the
compiler scripts of the Open Source applications and -libraries can be ordered.
Please send your order to:
RESOL – Elektronische Regelungen GmbH
Heiskampstraße 10
45527 Hattingen
GERMANY
Please name the version number of the firmware in your order. It can be found in
the Web interface, main menu About, sub-menu General, bottom area (e. g.: „1.0
(200805241128)”). Per order, only one version number can be named.
9 Accessories
SD card
Art. no.: 18000741
10 Spare parts
VBus®cable, 1.50 m
Art. no.: 750 012 15

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The texts and drawings in this manual are correct to the best of our knowledge.As
faults can never be excluded, please note:
Your own calculations and plans,under consideration of the current standards and
directions should only be basis for your projects.We do not oer a guarantee for
the completeness of the drawings and texts of this manual - they only represent
some examples.They can only be used at your own risk.No liability is assumed for
incorrect,incomplete or false information and / or the resulting damages.
Note
The design and the specifications can be changed without notice.
The illustrations may dier from the original product.
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