Chroma 51101-1 User manual

Thermal/Multi-function Data Logger
51101-1
User’s Manual

Thermal/Multi-function Data Logger
51101-1
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
June 2012

Legal Notices
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Chroma ATE INC. shall not be held liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance,
or use of this material.
CHROMA ATE INC.
66 Hwaya 1st Rd., Kueishan Hwaya Technology Park, Taoyuan County 33383, Taiwan
Copyright Notices. Copyright 2012 Chroma ATE INC., all rights reserved. Reproduction,
adaptation, or translation of this document without prior written permission is prohibited,
except as allowed under the copyright laws.
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Warranty
All Chroma instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year after date of shipment. Chroma agrees to repair or replace any assembly
or component found to be defective, under normal use during this period. Chroma’s
obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing any such instrument, which in
Chroma’s sole opinion proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned
to the factory or to an authorized service center. Transportation to the factory or service
center is to be prepaid by purchaser. Shipment should not be made without prior
authorization by Chroma.
This warranty does not apply to any products repaired or altered by persons not authorized
by Chroma, or not in accordance with instructions furnished by Chroma. If the instrument is
defective as a result of misuse, improper repair, or abnormal conditions or operations, repairs
will be billed at cost.
Chroma assumes no responsibility for its product being used in a hazardous or dangerous
manner either alone or in conjunction with other equipment. High voltage used in some
instruments may be dangerous if misused. Special disclaimers apply to these instruments.
Chroma assumes no liability for secondary charges or consequential damages and in any
event, Chroma’s liability for breach of warranty under any contract or otherwise, shall not
exceed the purchase price of the specific instrument shipped and against which a claim is
made.
Any recommendations made by Chroma for use of its products are based upon tests
believed to be reliable, but Chroma makes no warranty of the results to be obtained. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and no representative or
person is authorized to represent or assume for Chroma any liability in connection with the
sale of our products other than set forth herein.
CHROMA ATE INC.
66 Hwaya 1st Rd., Kueishan Hwaya Technology Park,
Taoyuan County 33383, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.chromaate.com
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Material Contents Declaration
The recycling label shown on the product indicates the Hazardous Substances contained in
the product as the table listed below.
: See <Table 1>.
: See <Table 2>.
<Table 1>
Hazardous Substances
Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent
Chromium Polybrominated Biphenyls Polybromodiphenyl Ethers
Part Name
Pb Hg Cd Cr6+ PBB PBDE
PCBA O O O O O O
CHASSIS O O O O O O
ACCESSORY O O O O O O
PACKAGE O O O O O O
“O” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance is less than the threshold
level specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC.
“°” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level
specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC.
Disposal
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being. When replacing old appliances with new one, the retailer is legally obligated to
take back your old appliances for disposal at least for free of charge.
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<Table 2>
Hazardous Substances
Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent
Chromium Polybrominated Biphenyls Polybromodiphenyl Ethers
Part Name
Pb Hg Cd Cr6+ PBB PBDE
PCBA °O O O O O
CHASSIS °O O O O O
ACCESSORY °O O O O O
PACKAGE O O O O O O
“O” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance is less than the threshold
level specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC.
“°” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level
specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC.
1. Chroma is not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this moment; however,
most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
2. The environment-friendly usage period of the product is assumed under the operating
environment specified in each product’s specification.
Disposal
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being. When replacing old appliances with new one, the retailer is legally obligated to
take back your old appliances for disposal at least for free of charge.
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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific
WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual will violate safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Chroma assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the power is set to match the rated input of this power
supply.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING
Make sure to connect the protective grounding to prevent an
electric shock before turning on the power.
NECESSITY OF PROTECTIVE GROUNDING
Never cut off the internal or external protective grounding wire, or
disconnect the wiring of protective grounding terminal. Doing so
will cause a potential shock hazard that may bring injury to a
person.
FUSES
Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified
type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use
repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could
cause a shock or fire hazard.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. The instrument should be used in an
environment of good ventilation.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THE INSTRUMENT
Operating personnel must not remove the cover of the
instrument. Component replacement and internal adjustment
can be done only by qualified service personnel.
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Safety Symbols
DANGER – High voltage.
Explanation: To avoid injury, death of personnel, or damage to
the instrument, the operator must refer to an explanation in the
instruction manual.
High temperature: This symbol indicates the temperature is now
higher than the acceptable range of human. Do not touch it to
avoid any personal injury.
Protective grounding terminal: To protect against electrical
shock in case of a fault. This symbol indicates that the terminal
must be connected to ground before operation of equipment.
WARNING
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It may result in personal
injury or death if not noticed timely. It calls attention to
procedures, practices and conditions.
This indicates important information or tips for the procedures and
applications, etc. The contents should be read carefully.
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Inspection and Examination
Before the instrument exit the factory, we have a series of inspection and measurement on
mechanical and electrical characteristics. Make sure its function of operating for the quality
warranty of the product. As soon as the instrument is unpacked, inspect for any damage
that may have occurred in transit. Save all packing materials in case that the instrument
has to be returned. If damage is found, please file claim with carrier immediately. Do not
return the instrument to Chroma without prior approval.
Standard Package
Standard Equipment
Main unit
User’s Manual CD-ROM
Standard Equipment (Cable)
■Voltage adapter
VA-480 x 1
■ Thermocouple
wire
K type 1 m x 1
Note When additional item is required, just inform Chroma the item name.
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Storage, Freight & Maintenance
Storage
When don’t use the device, please pack it properly and store under a good environment.
(The packing is no needed when the device under appropriate environment.)
Freight
Please use the original packing material when move the device. If the packing material is
missing, please use the equivalent buffer material to pack and mark it fragile and waterproof
etc to avoid the device damage during movement. The device belongs to precise
equipment, please use-qualified transportation as possible. And avoid heavy hitting etc to
damage the device.
Maintenance
The device is without any maintenance operation for the general user. (Except for the
notice in the manual.) Please contact our company or agent when the device occurred the
user judgment abnormal. Don’t maintain by yourself to avoid occurred unnecessary danger
and serious damage to the device.
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Revision History
The following lists the additions, deletions and modifications in this manual at each revision.
Date Version Revised Sections
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Table of Contents
1. Installation .......................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Basic Structure ......................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Temperature, Voltage and Current Measurement .................................................1-3
1.3 LED Display...........................................................................................................1-4
1.4 Initial Inspection.....................................................................................................1-4
2. Program Operation..........................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Installing Program..................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Executing Program ................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Communication Setup ...........................................................................................2-2
2.4 Data Display ..........................................................................................................2-4
2.5 File Selection .........................................................................................................2-7
2.6 Setting Selection..................................................................................................2-10
2.7 Unit Selection ......................................................................................................2-11
2.8 About Selection ...................................................................................................2-11
2.9 Graph Record ......................................................................................................2-11
2.10 Measurement Selection.......................................................................................2-16
3. Communication Protocol................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Sequence Communication Structure .....................................................................3-1
3.2 Packet Format .......................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Information Code & Definition................................................................................3-3
3.4 Example.................................................................................................................3-4
3.5 Dynamic Link Library .............................................................................................3-5
3.6 TDL Recall Method................................................................................................3-9
Appendix A .........................................................................................................................A-1
A.1 Dimension................................................................................................................. A-1
A.2 Product Specification ................................................................................................ A-1
A.3 Measurement Range and Accuracy ......................................................................... A-3

Installation
1. Installation
Chroma 51101-1 Thermal/Multi-function Data Logger (It is called eLogger for short. The
manual adopts this name for instructing and reading conveniently.) is an efficient instrument
for measuring temperature, DC voltage and DC current which equipped with compact size
and carry convenience. By using USB communication port on the PC to operate it, the
external power supply is no need. It is easy to use, measurement accuracy and powerful
function. For getting correct operation, please peruse this manual and follow it to operate.
1.1 Basic Structure
Two sides of eLogger are USB communication port and thermal couple connector. The
USB communication port is attached with dust cover when delivery, please remove it as
operating and connected to PC or notebook. The thermal couple connector can accept
thermocouple wire of mini-type connector as temperature detection input or accept other
adapters for measuring voltage, current, etc physicals. The middle of eLogger has a LED
for displaying operation status, its entire structure is shown as Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Outline and structure of eLogger (left: covered with dust cover, right: remove the
dust cover)
When using eLogger and measuring temperature or physical of single point, plug eLogger
into any USB port of PC directly as Figure 1-2 shown. If multiple point to be measured with
simultaneous, a general USB hub (users purchased their own) can be used for adding the
number of USB port to be connected and several eLoggers are plugged into it respectively
as Figure 1-3 shown. eLogger subsidiary program Chroma_eLV (about the detail of the
program installing and operating, please see chapter 2) can support four points
measurement with simultaneous at most.
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Figure 1-2 Use eLogger single point measurement structure
Figure 1-3 Use eLogger multiple points (coordinate with Chroma_eLV program, 4 points at
most) measurement structure
CAUTION The similar products on the market, only Chroma eLogger product can
contact the measured device with high voltage directly, still keep
accurate and reliable measurement result due to high voltage isolation
protection circuit inside it. For other brand products don’t be operated
by this way, otherwise it may be interfered by external voltage and cause
measurement result error and high voltage may be inducted, logger and
computer may be burned down.
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Figure 1-4 Only Chroma eLogger is with high voltage isolation protection circuit. It can get
safety accuracy measured function under high external voltage environment.
1.2 Temperature, Voltage and Current
Measurement
Chroma 51101-8 is for measuring temperature and DC voltage, among them temperature
measurement use various thermocouples of mini type connector which includes ITS-90
standard defined thermocouple of B, E, J, K, N, R, S or T type as Figure 1-5 shown. When
processing voltage measurement, it is necessary to use dedicated Chroma VA-480 voltage
adapter. When measuring current, it is necessary to use dedicated Chroma IA-3 current
adapter (optional accessory) and then voltage or current measurement line is connected as
Figure 1-6 shown otherwise correct measurement result can’t be gotten and even eLogger
will be damaged.
Figure 1-5 Use thermocouple wire of mini type connector to proceed temperature
measurement
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Figure 1-6 When measuring voltage/current, it is necessary to use dedicated Chroma
VA-480/IA-3 voltage/current adapter
CAUTION When operating Chroma eLogger to process voltage and current
measurements, please use dedicated voltage adapter VA-480 and
current adapter IA-3. Other adapters which unapproved by Chroma or
refitted thermocouple mini-type are prohibited to use, otherwise it may
cause measurement result error and high voltage may be inducted,
logger and computer may be burned down.
1.3 LED Display
LEDs in the middle of eLogger, its color and displayed method are with indication functions
as Table 1-1 shown.
LED Color LED Display Method Indication
Green Flash once each 10 seconds eLogger operating normally
Green Flash once each 1 second eLogger identification and guide
Red Flash once each 2 seconds Error message. Its reasons include
thermocouple disconnection open
circuit, temperature over measurement
range and other factors.
Table 1-1 LED Indication Definition
1.4 Initial Inspection
Before shipment, this instrument was inspected and found to be free of mechanical and
electrical defects. As soon as the instrument is unpacked, inspect for any damage that may
have occurred in transit. Save all packing materials in case that the instrument has to be
returned. If damage is found, please file claim with carrier immediately. Do not return the
instrument to Chroma without prior approval.
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