Atal ATD-12 User manual

ATAL ATD-12
Single channel thermometer and datalogger for RTD Pt1000 and
Ni1000/6180ppm probes
Instruction Manual

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Instruction manual for use thermometer and datalogger ATAL ATD12
Instrument is designed for measurement and logging of temperature from one RTD Pt1000 or
Ni1000/6180ppm external probe. Measured values are displayed on a dual line LCD display and it
is possible to store values into the non volatile memory. Then it is possible to transfer data to a
personal computer. Instrument compares measured values of temperature with two adjustable
levels. Breaking the level is indicated by blinking the proper value on display and by audio
indication (switchable). Instrument is equipped with minimum and maximum memory and Hold
function. Minimum and maximum values and Hold value are possible to display on the LCD
anytime.
Technical parameters:
Parameters of measurement:
Accuracy (including probe with sensor Pt1000 with accuracy ±(0,15 + 0,002 x | t | )
):
± (0,45 + 0,004 x | t | ) °C from -100 to +500 °C
± 0,01 x | t | °C below -100 °C
Accuracy (including probe se sensor Ni1000/6180 s accuracy ±(0,15 + 0,002 x | t | ) ):
± 0,4 °C from -50 to +100 °C
± 0,5 % from reading from +100 to +250 °C
Accuracy of the input (without probe) set for sensor Pt1000/3850:
± 0,6 % from reading from -200 to -50 °C
± 0,3 °C from -50 to +100 °C
± 0,3 % from reading from +100 to +500 °C
Accuracy of the input (without probe) set for sensor Ni1000/6180:
± 0,2 °C from -50 to +100 °C
± 0,2 % from reading from +100 to +250 °C
Compatible temperature probe: with RTD Pt1000/3850ppm or Ni1000/6180ppm sensor with
the CINCH connector
Measuring interval and display reading refresh: approximately 0.7 s in FAST mode
0.7 to 5 s in dynamic mode
Interval of measurement and display refresh: approximately 0,7 s in FAST mode
0,7 to 5 s in dynamic mode
Logging interval (only in automatic logging mode): 10 s to 24 h
Memory capacity: for manual logging mode 1000 stored values
for automatic noncyclic logging mode 16248 values
for automatic cyclic logging mode 14400 values
The above specified numbers are maximum possible. Capacity is slightly lower if
logging was interrupted by communication with computer, by stopping logging or
switching OFF the instrument
Communication with computer: RS232 (serial port)
Real time clock: adjustable from computer, integrated calendar including leap years
Internal real time clock error: < 200 ppm (i.e. 0,02 %, 17,28 s in 24 h)
Power: battery 9V or ac/dc adapter 12V with NiCd accumulator 9V
Average current consumption: 0.08 to 0.3 mA (depending on operation mode)
Protection: IP20
Operation conditions:
Ambient temperature range: -30 to +65 °C
Ambient relative humidity range: 5 to 95 % RH, non condensing
Outer characteristics in accordance with EN 33-2000-3: normal environment with
characteristics AD1, AE1, AF1, AG1, AH1, AK1, AL1, AN1, AP1, AQ1, AR1, AS1, BA1,
BE1
Storing conditions: temperature -10 to +60 °C relative humidity 5 to 95 % RH

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Dimensions: 141 x 71 x 27 mm
Weight including battery: approximately 150 g
Material of the case: ABS Forsan
Battery life depends on selected display refresh mode (see below). In FAST mode display is
refreshed in shortest possible interval with highest current consumption. In dynamic mode display
is refreshed in interval up to 5 s in case measured values remain stable. Refresh interval is shortened
to approximately 0.7 s only if measured values change. Current consumption in this mode in usual
operation is lower, battery life is up to 4 times longer. The FAST mode is recommend to use only in
cases, when slower display response is not acceptable.
Battery voltage drop below 7 V is indicated with blinking of "BAT" in default display mode
(displaying of actual values) and FAST mode is automatically cancelled to save the battery. At the
same time audio indication of alarms is automatically switched OFF.
If instrument is supplied from external ac/dc adapter, internal 9V battery should be replaced with
rechargeable NiCd accumulator. In usual operation from adapter accumulator is charged only with
small current. If accumulator is totally discharged, its full charging in instrument takes
approximately 100 hours. Instrument with accumulator is not recommended for permanent
operation without ac/dc adapter plugged. Accumulator works only as a standby source in case of
power mains failure.
Switching ON and OFF the instrument
Connect external temperature probe to the connector before switching ON
the instrument. Switch ON the instrument by pressing ON/OFF key. After
switching ON the instrument all symbols on the LCD are displayed. If the
ON/OFF key is being held pressed, all LCD symbols are displayed till the
key is released.
Then actual selected sensor type is displayed - symbols ni for sensor
Ni1000/6180ppm or Pt for sensor Pt1000/3850ppm. If setting of the
instrument does not match the connected RTD probe type, displayed
temperature readings are not correct and it is necessary to set instrument for
connected probe type (see below).
In usual operation instrument then starts the measurement mode and actual
measured values are displayed. If instrument is ON, do not disconnect or
connect the probe to prevent storing of incorrect value to minimum and
maximum memory.
If a voltage drop below critical limit occurred since last adjustment of
internal real time clock or battery disconnection longer than approximately
1 min, new instrument initialization is performed (reading INIT could be
displayed up to 12 s !).
After initialization is finished instrument starts to display internal time to
warn to incorrect internal time. New time adjustment is performed by the
computer. Press MENU key to switch instrument to actual measurement
mode.
It is possible to switch OFF the instrument anytime, all instrument setting is kept saved. If
automatic logging was active before instrument is switched OFF, logging will continue with the
same parameters after new switching ON.

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Display of actual measured temperature
In this mode is instrument anytime after switching ON. It is possible to enter this mode from
other modes by pressing or by repeating pressing of MENU key. If the external probe is not
connected properly or probe is out of measuring range, reading -- is displayed on the upper LCD
line.
Function HOLD (storing of actual measured temperature) and minimum a maximum
memory
Press HOLD key in the default mode (displaying of actual measured
temperature) to store actual measured value to internal memory (indicated
by short beep). Anytime it is possible to display stored value from MENU
(see below). Each pressing of the HOLD key in the default mode causes
value stored in HOLD memory is replaced with actual temperature.
Switched ON instrument permanently updates minimum and maximum
memory of temperature. Press MIN key (resp. MAX key) in the default
mode to display minimum (resp. maximum) reading. These minimum and
maximum readings are indicated by MIN (MAX) symbols on the LCD.
Pressing MIN (MAX) or MENU key again to return to default mode.
Minimum and maximum memory is cleared from menu after confirmation
selection CLR (see below). Values in HOLD, MIN and MAX memories
remain stored even after instrument is switched OFF.
Functions and settings available from menu
Press MENU key to enter mode of viewing menu items one by one. Press arrow keys up and
down to list all menu items. Press MENU key again to return to default mode (displaying of actual
measured values).
First selection is START/STOP logging. There are two possibilities: if
logging is stopped, logging start is offered (symbol Strt = START), if
logging is in progress already, logging stop is offered (reading STOP). Press
ENTER key to confirm one of two possibilities. Notice: if battery voltage is
low it is not possible to start logging.
It is possible to enter alarm setting mode by pressing ENTER key (see
below)
This item indicates if audio signaling of alarm indication is switched on
(On) or switched off (OFF). Press ENTER key to change actual setting.
Notice: if the battery voltage is low, audio indication is out of operation to
reduce current consumption independently on this selection.

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Clearing of minimum and maximum memory of temperature. Memory is
cleared after pressing ENTER key. Clearing is confirmed by reading YES
on the LCD lower display.
Press ENTER key to display value stored in the HOLD memory. Press
MENU key to leave this mode.
Time (hour and minute) in internal real time clock of the instrument. Press
ENTER key to check date (day, month, year).
Battery voltage of partially loaded battery is displayed. This value illustrates
battery condition.
Actual selected sensor type is displayed - symbols ni for sensor
Ni1000/6180ppm or Pt for sensor Pt1000/3850ppm. If setting of the
instrument does not match the connected RTD probe type, displayed
temperature readings are not correct. It is necessary to set instrument for
connected probe type from the PC program. The setting is enabled only if
logging is not started.
Display refresh mode is indicated. In the FAST mode refreshment is fastest
with regular interval approximately 0.7 s. In the dynamic refresh mode
(DYN.) each 15 s refresh interval of display is doubled to maximum 5 s if
measured values are stable. If measured values change, refresh interval
decreases to approximately 0.7 s. This dynamic mode prolongs battery life
significantly. Select the desired mode by ENTER key. Notice: if battery
voltage is low, the FAST mode is out of operation to reduce current
consumption independently on this selection.
Each pressing of ENTER key causes displaying information on storing
interval, actual logging mode (MODE), memory occupation (MEMO - in
automatic logging mode memory occupation in % is displayed, in manual
mode the number of logged values is displayed) and service information on
software version (upper LCD line) together with instrument configuration
on the LCD lower line.

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Alarm indication and setting
It is possible to set lower and upper limit for measured temperature. Breaking of the limit is indicated
by blinking of the value on the display. Alarm activation can be disabled by setting lower alarm limit
up to its maximum. This is indicated by OFF reading at the position of numeric value. Value of
upper limit of the same alarm is indifferent.
To set alarms press ALARM key.
Reading ALLO indicates adjusted lower alarm limit. Set the desired value by means of the
arrow keys. Press and hold the arrow key UP to make value increase fast. Press and hold the
arrow key DOWN to make value decrease fast. Release the arrow key and press ENTER to
confirm new limit.
Reading ALHI indicates adjusted upper limit. Set the desired value in the same way as in
above lower limit. If needed it is possible to get back to lower limit setting of the same alarm
by pressing DISPLAY key. Press ENTER key to confirm new upper limit.
It is possible to leave the alarm setting mode by pressing MENU key. New adjusted limits up
to pressing MENU key are stored in memory.
Logging mode
In logging mode measured values are stored to instrument internal memory. Memory is non
volatile, i.e. if battery voltage drops or battery is disconnected, stored data will not be lost.
Instrument can work in two logging modes:
automatic mode - actual measured values are stored to memory in adjustable time interval. Storing
of the first value is synchronized with internal real time clock , so the memorizing is performed
at sharp multiples of minutes, hours and days. E.g. if the storing interval is 15 minutes value will
be stored each 15., 30., 45. a 00. minute and zero second in each hour, if interval is 3 hours
values will be stored in 00:00:00, 03:00:00, 06:00:00. etc. It means after starting automatic
logging instrument waits for the nearest integer multiple of time and then stores the first value.
manual mode - actual measured value is stored after pressing ENTER key (instrument should be in
default mode of displaying actual measured values). Each storing is indicated by a short beep
and position of the record in memory is displayed (reading MEMO with the record serial
number). In this mode it is possible to store max. 1000 records.
It is possible to select one of the three logging modes (MODE):
-automatic non cyclic logging, when logging stops after fulfilling the memory. Reading MEMO
FULL is displayed (reading disappears after pressing any key)
-automatic cyclic logging, when after fulfilling the memory oldest data are replaced with new
values
-manual logging, designed for manual storing of measured values by ENTER key
Logging modes are not mutually compatible and after changing logging mode memory of the
instrument should be cleared.
Logging in progress will always be interrupted by instrument connection to the computer or
switching OFF the instrument by ON/OFF key. Logging in progress will be automatically stopped
if battery voltage below 7 V is indicated by the instrument. This prevents to log values effected by
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Logging start from instrument keyboard
Start logging by confirmation of the menu item START (symbol Strt) by
pressing ENTER key.
Notice: it is not possible to start logging if low battery voltage is indicated.
Instrument offers the possibility to clearing the instrument memory (ERAS).
If you do not wish to clear the memory before new logging start, confirm
selection ERAS NO by pressing the ENTER key
Now instrument displays adjusted storing interval. To modify the storing
interval use arrow keys. Interval 10 sec is displayed as MIN 0:10, minute
intervals are displayed as MIN x:00 and hour intervals as x:Ho. Confirm
adjusted interval by pressing ENTER key. Notice: if manual logging mode
is selected, this menu item is skipped (there is no interval adjustment).
Logging is started and instrument returns to default mode displaying actual
values. Logging in progress is in default mode indicated with reading LOG
on display. If memory is filled over 90 %, symbol LOG is blinking (only in
automatic logging).
Logging start with clearing memory and logging mode selection
It is possible to clear memory only if logging is stopped. Modification of logging mode is
enabled only after memory is cleared. Clearing of memory is optional part of the above procedure
logging START. Notice: there is no way to "undelete" the cleared data!
If it is needed to clear the memory before logging start, first it is necessary
to select menu item logging START (symbol Strt) and confirm by pressing
ENTER key.
Notice: if low battery voltage is indicated, it is not enabled to start logging
nor to clear the memory
Now instrument offers possibility to clear the memory (ERAS). Default is
selection ERAS NO. If clearing of the memory is needed use the arrow keys
to select ERAS YES and confirm by pressing ENTER key.
Clearing procedure is in progress. It takes approximately 16 s and the
duration is indicated by displaying of already cleared memory in % (digits 0
to 100).

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After memory is cleared it is possible to select one of three logging modes
(MODE) by using arrow keys (non cyclic logging is indicated by symbol
n.CYC, cyclic logging by symbol CYCL and manual logging by symbol
Man). If manual logging mode is selected, after confirmation by ENTER
key logging is active. In automatic logging mode (i.e. cyclic or non cyclic)
last applied storing interval is offered to confirm or modify. See above
procedure.
Logging stop from keyboard
Logging stop is enabled by confirmation of menu item STOP by pressing
ENTER key.
Reading STOP NO is displayed to enable logging stop. Use arrow keys to
modify to STOP YES. Logging is still in progress.
Logging is stopped after confirmation selection STOP YES by pressing
ENTER key. Instrument then returns to default mode of displaying actual
values.
Connection of the instrument to a personal computer
For connection of the instrument to a personal computer is designed the communication cable
(included in delivery). Connect the cable with 9pin connector Canon to computer serial port
(COM1 or COM2). Connect cable other side (JACK 3.5mm) to the instrument. During time
instrument is connected to the computer, there is a reading PC on the LCD display and
measurement nor logging is interrupted. Keyboard of the instrument is disabled with the exception
of ON/OFF key.
Result of reading data to the computer is a protocol of measurement including instrument serial
number and a table of logged values with date and time.
After disconnection of the communication cable reading PC disappears and instrument is in the
default mode as after switching on by the ON/OFF key. If logging was in progress before
connection to the computer, logging will continue with the same parameters after disconnection of
the cable (if new setting of logging was not performed during communication - including logging
stop).
The most power from the battery is needed during communication with the PC - let the
communication cable plugged-in the instrument only for time necessary for data transfer! If
you let instrument plugged-in the computer longer than approximately 5 minutes with no
communication, instrument will be automatically switched OFF.

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Battery replacement
If battery voltage is low logging mode of the instrument is disabled. Low battery voltage is
indicated on the display with blinking reading "BAT". It is necessary to replace it with new one as
soon as possible. Battery is located under small cover on the instrument lower side. It is absolutely
necessary to replace battery with instrument switched OFF, otherwise internal time and setting of
d.REF. and AUDI (from menu selections) and data in memory HOLD, MIN and MAX will be lost.
For the same reason do not disconnect the battery for longer than 1 minute even if instrument is
switched OFF. If it happens (or if battery is totally discharged), it is necessary to set time from the
computer and in appropriate menu selection set again LCD refreshment mode (d.REF.), alarm audio
indication (AUDI) and clear the minimum and maximum memory (CLR).
The PC software for the instrument
Installation of Windows software
Software is designed for computer with operational system Windows, version Windows 95 or
newer. There is approximately 5MB free space required on the hard disk. A free serial port is
required for communication with the instrument.
Start the installation from Control Panel of Windows (Start - Settings - Control panel) -
Add/Remove programs, button Install. You will be suggested by Windows to insert first installation
diskette. After pressing Next button installation of software for ATAL will start.
After installer start a window with License agreement occurs. Read the license agreement
carefully please. All text is possible to view by cursor movement keys up and down or PageUp,
PageDown keys. If you agree with the License agreement, press the Yes button. If you do not agree,
press No and installation will be cancelled.
In next step of installation it is possible to select path, where software will be install to. If you
agree with offered path, press Next, otherwise change the path by button Browse.
In the next window you can select folder in Start menu where software will be enable to run
from. If you agree with offered folder, press Next.
Now installation itself of software to hard disk will be carried out. Wait please for installer to
perform all necessary steps. During installation you will be invited to insert second diskette.
In the end message of successful installation will occur. Quit the Installer by button Cancel.
Now it is possible to run software from menu Start - Program Files - ATAL - ATD.
Communication with the instrument
First connect communication cable to computer serial port. Plug second connector of
communication cable to the instrument and start data transfer to the computer (selection from menu
File - from datalogger, key F4 or button on the toolbar). Software will find connection with the
instrument and transfer data. Computer offers name of the file with measurement to be created on
disk. Implicitly files are stored to files with extension *.msb. File name is generated from year,
month and day of file creation and serial number in the day of creation. It is possible to use different
file name and path. After name confirmation it is possible to insert short description with e.g.
conditions or location of measurement, which is stored together with measured values.
Viewing of measured values
Measured values can be read directly from datalogger or from formerly created file on disk
(command File - From disk, key F3). After reading a table of measured values occurs. Detailed
information on file is available from context menu - menu occurs after clicking right mouse button
on the position of table. In context menu function export to text or database format is available.
Graph with measured curves it is possible to by command Display - Graph or button on the

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toolbar. Graph mode enables to modify setting of axis, color of curves etc. Detailed information on
software functions is available in help.
Buttons on tool bars (left to right)
From disk opens file with measured values stored on disk
From instrument reads measured values from instrument and store them to disk
Table displays table of measured values
Graph displays time graph of measured values
Print prints table or graph to printer
Exit quits work with software
Information reads and display actual information on instrument setting
Display of file segments if file contains more segments of measured values, it is possible to
view those segments one by one
Previous segment moves to previous segment
Next segment moves next segment
Curve setting color modification, vertical axis assignment
Graph setting setting of graph parameters - axis, description etc.
ATAL instruments passed the following electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests:
radiation: EN 55022 class B
immunity: EN 61000-4-2 (levels 4/8 kV, class A)
EN 61000-4-3 (intensity of electromagnetic field 3 V/m, class B)
EN 61000-4-4 (levels 1/0,5 kV, class A)
EN 61000-4-6 (intensity of electromagnetic field 3 V/m, class B)
EN 61000-4-11 (class A)
EN 61000-4-5 (class A)