Fourier DataNet User manual

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User Guide
For DataNet Data Acquisition System

DataNet
User Guide
Supporting DataNet v2.0
April 2010
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: DATANET OVERVIEW 1
1.1. DataNet Introduction 1
1.2. What is ZigBee? 3
1.3. The ZigBee Concept 3
1.3.1. ZigBee Mesh Network Operation 4
1.3.2. Why is ZigBee Technology Key for Data Logging?
4
1.4. The DataNet System 5
1.4.1. The Data Logger 5
1.4.2. The Receiver/Repeater 8
1.4.3. Hardware Accessories 10
1.4.4. DataNet Software 11
CHAPTER 2: DATANET IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 12
2.1. DataNet Network Architecture 13
2.2. Pre-setup Requirements 15
2.3. Launching the Software 15
2.4. Connecting the Receiver 17
2.5. Adding the Data Logger to the Network 19
2.5.1. Charging DataNet Loggers 19
2.5.2. Connecting DNL910 and DNL920 Loggers to the
Network
20
2.5.3. Connecting Mini DataNet Loggers and Mini
Repeater to the Network 22
2.5.4. Loading Map View Background 24

2.6. Configuring the Logger 25
2.7. Viewing Data 27
2.7.1. Online Data Views 28
2.7.2. Logger Tooltip 29
2.7.3. Sensor View 30
2.8. Optimizing the Network 31
2.8.1. Signal Test Utility 31
2.8.2. Overcoming RF Obstacles 32
2.8.3. Showing the Network Path 33
2.8.4. Adding Repeaters to the Network 35
2.8.5. Short Range Repeater 35
2.9. Recommended Approach to Deploying DataNet
Units
36
CHAPTER 3: DATANET HARDWARE OVERVIEW 39
3.1. Data Logger Front Panel Layout 39
3.1.1. DNL910 and DNL920 39
3.1.2. DNL804, DNL808 and DNL810 40
3.2. Data Logger External Connections 41
3.2.1. DNL910 and DNL920 41
3.2.2. DNL804 42
3.2.3. DNL808 43
3.2.4. DNL810 44
3.3. DNR800 Mini Repeater Front Panel Layout 44
3.4. DNR900 Receiver/Repeater Front Panel Layout 45
3.5. DNR800 Mini Repeater External Connections 46
3.6. DNR900 Receiver/Repeater External Connections
47

3.7. Data Logger Sensor Overview 48
3.7.1. Internal Sensor Types 48
3.7.2. External Sensor Types 49
3.7.3. Sensor Connection 50
3.7.4. External PT-100 and NTC Sensor Connection 51
3.7.5. Programming Limitations for DNL910 and
DNL920
51
3.7.6. External Alarm Output 52
3.7.7. Polarity 54
3.7.8. Frequency/Pulse Counter 55
3.7.9. User Defined Sensors 55
3.7.10. Sensor Alarms 55
3.7.11. Sensor Calibration 56
3.8. Unit Serial Number and Comment 56
3.9. Power Supply 57
3.9.1. DNR900 in Receiver Mode 57
3.9.2. DNR800 and DNR900 in Repeater Mode 57
3.9.3. DNL910 and DNL920 Data Loggers 58
3.9.4. DNL804, DNL808 and DNL810 Data Loggers 59
3.9.5. Power Adapter 60
3.9.6. Data Logger Battery Life 60
3.10. USB Communication Cable 61
3.11. DataNet Keypad Overview 62
3.11.1. DNL910, DNL920 and DNR900 Keypad 62
3.11.2. DNL804, DNL808, DNL810 and DNR800 Keypad
63
3.12. Operating the DNL910 and DNL920 64
3.12.1. Turning on the Unit 64
3.12.2. Display Shutdown 64
3.12.3. Joining a Network 65
3.12.4. Main Menu Options 68
3.12.5. Additional Logger Screens 74

3.13. Operating the Mini DataNet DNL804, DNL808 and
DNL810 76
3.13.1. Turning the Units Off and On 76
3.13.2. Leave Network and Reconnect to a New Network
78
3.13.3. Running Logger Signal Test 78
3.13.4. Call Unit from Software 79
3.14. Operating the DNR800 Mini Repeater 80
3.14.1. Turning the Unit Off and On 80
3.15. Operating the DNR900 in Receiver Mode 81
3.15.1. Turning on the Unit 81
3.15.2. Receiver Menus 81
3.15.3. Changing Receiver to Repeater 83
3.15.4. Additional Receiver Screens 83
3.16. Operating the DNR900 in Repeater Mode 84
3.16.1. Turning on the Unit 84
3.16.2. Joining a Network 84
3.16.3. Menu Options 87
3.16.4. Additional Repeater Screens 92
CHAPTER 4: USING THE DATANET SOFTWARE 94
4.1. Installing DataNet Software 94
4.1.1. System Requirements 94
4.1.2. Installation Procedure 95
4.1.3. Installation Troubleshooting 98
4.2. DataNet Software Layout 98
4.2.1. Map View 99
4.2.2. Sensor View 100
4.2.3. History View 102
4.2.4. Data Map 103
4.2.5. DataNet Toolbar Icons 104
4.3. File Menu Items 110

4.3.1. Open 110
4.3.2. Open Project File 111
4.3.3. Save Project 111
4.3.4. Save Project As 111
4.3.5. Exit 111
4.4. Network Menu Items 111
4.4.1. Detect Receiver 111
4.4.2. Lock Network 112
4.4.3. Form New Network 112
4.4.4. Refresh Network Connections 113
4.4.5. Show Network Paths 113
4.4.6. Device Filter 114
4.5. Tools Menu Items 114
4.5.1. Define Sensor 114
4.5.2. Switch Sensor View Mode 116
4.5.3. Lock Map View 116
4.5.4. Options Menu 116
4.5.5. Email Alarm Notifications 116
4.5.6. SMS Alarm Notifications 117
4.5.7. Firmware Update Center 117
4.6. Tools > Options Menu Items 117
4.6.1. Preferences Tab 118
4.6.2. Email Settings Tab 120
4.6.3. SMS Settings Tab 121
4.6.4. Analysis Menu Items 122
4.7. Data Recovery 123
4.8. Saving Data 124
4.9. Viewing Archived (Offline) Data 125
4.10. Viewing Online Data 127
4.10.1. Showing/Hiding the Data Sets 129

4.11. Working in Map View 130
4.11.1. Loading Map View Wallpaper 130
4.11.2. Moving Icons around the Screen 130
4.11.3. Logger Icon Context Menu 131
4.11.4. Viewing Logger Status 134
4.11.5. Receiver Icon Context Menu 136
4.11.6. Viewing Receiver Status 137
4.11.7. Repeater Icon Context Menu 137
4.11.8. Viewing Repeater Status 139
4.12. Configuring the Logger 140
4.12.1. Device Setup Tab 140
4.12.2. Alarm Setup Tab 143
4.13. Alarm Notifications Setup 145
4.13.1. Contacts Tab 146
4.13.2. Groups Tab 148
4.13.3. Notifications Setup Tab 149
4.13.4. Email and SMS Notification Formats 151
4.14. Calibration 152
4.14.1. Introduction to DataNet Calibration 153
4.14.2. Calibrating the Data Logger 156
4.14.3. Performing a Two-point Calibration 157
4.14.4. Performing an Offset Calibration 158
4.14.5. Setting the Offset to a Specific Input 159
4.14.6. Calibrating the Internal Temperature Sensor on
the DL910 159
4.14.7. Calibrating the External PT-100 Sensor Input 160
4.14.8. Saving Calibration Settings 160
4.14.9. Loading Calibration Settings 160
4.15. Analyzing the Data 161
4.15.1. Using the Graph Features 161
4.15.2. Statistical Analysis 167
4.16. Exporting Data to Excel or CSV Formats 168

4.17. Printing the Data 169
4.18. System Password 170
CHAPTER 5: UPDATING DATANET SOFTWARE AND
FIRMWARE 171
5.1. Using the Uptodata Client 171
5.2. Updating DataNet Firmware 176
5.2.1. Downloading the Firmware File 177
5.2.2. Firmware Update from the Update Center 177
5.2.3. Firmware Update from the Map View Icon 181
APPENDIX A: DATANET SPECIFICATIONS 183
A.1. Data Logger Input Types 183
A.2. DNL910 and DNL920 Outputs 184
A.3. Logger Input Specifications DNL910 and DNL920
184
A.4. Mini DataNet Sensor Specifications 186
A.5. General Specifications 186
A.6. System Requirements 190
APPENDIX B: SAFETY INFORMATION AND FCC IDS
191
APPENDIX C: ORDERING INFORMATION 195
APPENDIX D: FIGURES AND TABLES 199