Fourtec DaqPRO 5300 User manual

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INNOVATIVE
MONITORING
SOLUTIONS
DaqPRO Solution ALL IN ONE SOLUTION FOR DATA LOGGING AND ANALYSIS
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
Academic and industrial
laboratory research
measuring multiple
parameters
TESTING
STANDARDS
Ensuring quality control
and compliance with
safety standards
FACTORIES
Monitoring product
quality throughout the
entire manufacturing
cycle
MILITARY
Storage, equipment
maintenance,
machinery and
production testing
AUTOMOTIVE
Compatibility tests,
electronics, control
panels and engine
operating temperatures
User Guide
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DaqPRO
User Guide
Tenth Edition
First Print
April 2010
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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 DaqPRO...........................................................................................................................3
1.1. General ...................................................................................................................................3
1.1.1. DaqPRO: System Contents.............................................................................................3
1.1.2. External Connections ......................................................................................................4
1.1.3. Sensor Types and Connections ......................................................................................5
1.1.4. User Defined Sensors .....................................................................................................7
1.1.5. Alarms............................................................................................................................. 8
1.1.6. Alarm Output...................................................................................................................8
1.1.7. Sensor Calibration...........................................................................................................9
1.1.8. Serial Number and Comment..........................................................................................9
1.1.9. Battery.............................................................................................................................9
1.1.10. Mains Adaptor ................................................................................................................. 9
1.2. Standalone Operation.............................................................................................................10
1.2.1. Front Panel Layout........................................................................................................10
1.2.2. Quick-Start ....................................................................................................................11
1.2.3. Working with the DaqPRO Menus................................................................................. 15
1. Turning DaqPRO On and Off............................................................................. 15
2. Main Menu Display ............................................................................................15
3. Menu Buttons ....................................................................................................16
4. Menu Icons and Commands..............................................................................16
1.2.4. Graphic Display............................................................................................................. 18
1. The Cursor.........................................................................................................19
2. Zooming.............................................................................................................19
1.2.5. Load the Last Setup ......................................................................................................20
1.2.6. Configuring your DaqPRO.............................................................................................20
1. Temperature Compensation .............................................................................. 21
2. Averaging Points ...............................................................................................21
3. Temperature Units.............................................................................................21
4. Clear Memory .................................................................................................... 21
5. Screen Contrast.................................................................................................21
1.2.7. Internal Clock and Calendar..........................................................................................22
1.2.8. Clearing the Memory.....................................................................................................22
1.2.9. Choosing the Right Setup .............................................................................................22
1.2.10. Programming Rules and Limitations .............................................................................24
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Chapter 2 Working with DaqLab ..................................................................................................... 26
2.1. Installing the Software ............................................................................................................ 26
2.1.1. System Requirements...................................................................................................26
2.1.2. Installation.....................................................................................................................26
2.2. Overview ................................................................................................................................28
2.2.1. DaqLab On-screen Layout ............................................................................................28
2.2.2. Working with Projects....................................................................................................28
2.2.3. DaqLab Window Layout ................................................................................................29
2.3. Getting Started .......................................................................................................................30
2.3.1. Setting up a Recording Session ....................................................................................30
1. Prepare DaqPRO ..............................................................................................30
2. Setup the DaqPRO............................................................................................30
3. Start Recording.................................................................................................. 30
2.3.2. Data Recording Options................................................................................................31
1. Single Measurement.......................................................................................... 31
2. Replace .............................................................................................................31
3. Add ....................................................................................................................31
2.3.3. Downloading Data.........................................................................................................31
2.3.4. Saving Data...................................................................................................................32
2.3.5. Opening a File...............................................................................................................33
2.3.6. Creating a New Project ................................................................................................. 33
2.3.7. Import Data ...................................................................................................................33
2.3.8. Date Format Settings ....................................................................................................34
2.3.9. Print ..............................................................................................................................35
1. Print a Graph .....................................................................................................35
2. Print a Table ...................................................................................................... 35
2.4. Viewing the Data .................................................................................................................... 36
2.4.1. Display Options .............................................................................................................36
2.4.2. Graph Display ...............................................................................................................36
1. Split Graph View................................................................................................ 36
2. The Cursor.........................................................................................................37
3. Zooming.............................................................................................................38
4. Panning .............................................................................................................39
5. Edit the Graph ...................................................................................................39
6. Display Alarm Levels .........................................................................................40
7. Format the Graph .............................................................................................. 41
8. Change the Graph’s Units and its Number Format............................................41
9. Add a Graph to the Project ................................................................................41
2.4.3. The Table Display ......................................................................................................... 42
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1. Formatting the Table ......................................................................................... 42
2.4.4. Meters ...........................................................................................................................43
2.4.5. Data Map ......................................................................................................................43
1. Control the Display with the Data Map............................................................... 44
2. Understanding Data Map Icons .........................................................................44
2.4.6. Exporting Data to Excel.................................................................................................45
1. Export all Open Data Sets .................................................................................45
2. Exporting over 64,000 Samples to Excel ...........................................................45
3. Export File Settings ...........................................................................................46
2.4.7. Copying the Graph as a Picture ....................................................................................46
2.5. Programming DaqPRO........................................................................................................... 47
2.5.1. Setup.............................................................................................................................47
1. Quick Setup .......................................................................................................47
2. Alarm Setup.......................................................................................................49
3. Temperature Compensation .............................................................................. 50
4. Averaging ..........................................................................................................50
5. Battery Level......................................................................................................50
6. Presetting the Display........................................................................................ 50
7. Preset the Graph’s X-axis.................................................................................. 51
8. Triggering ..........................................................................................................52
2.5.2. Starting Recording ........................................................................................................53
2.5.3. Stopping Recording.......................................................................................................53
2.5.4. Clearing DaqPRO’s Memory ......................................................................................... 53
2.5.5. Adding a Comment to DaqPRO ....................................................................................53
2.5.6. Edit DaqPRO’s Notes....................................................................................................54
2.5.7. Temperature Units ........................................................................................................55
2.5.8. Calibrating the Sensors.................................................................................................55
1. Introduction to DaqPRO Calibration...................................................................55
2. Working with the factorydefaults.daq File .......................................................... 55
3. Saving the Calibration Settings Manually ..........................................................56
4. Calibration Options ............................................................................................57
5. Calibration Password......................................................................................... 58
6. Calibration Procedure........................................................................................ 59
2.5.9. Defining a Custom Sensor ............................................................................................65
2.5.10. Communication Setup...................................................................................................66
2.6. Analyzing the Data ................................................................................................................. 67
2.6.1. Reading Data Point Coordinates...................................................................................67
2.6.2. Reading the Difference between two Coordinate Values .............................................. 67
2.6.3. Working with the Analysis Tools.................................................................................... 67
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2.6.4. Smoothing.....................................................................................................................67
2.6.5. Statistics........................................................................................................................68
2.6.6. Most Common Analysis Functions ................................................................................68
1. Linear Fit............................................................................................................68
2. Derivative...........................................................................................................69
3. Integral ..............................................................................................................69
2.6.7. The Analysis Wizard .....................................................................................................69
1. Using the Analysis Wizard .................................................................................69
2. Curve Fit............................................................................................................70
3. Averaging ..........................................................................................................71
4. Functions........................................................................................................... 72
2.6.8. Available Analysis Tools................................................................................................73
1. Curve Fit............................................................................................................73
2. Averaging ..........................................................................................................73
3. Functions........................................................................................................... 74
2.7. Special Tools..........................................................................................................................78
2.7.1. Crop Tool ......................................................................................................................78
1. To Trim all Data Up to a Point ...........................................................................78
2. To Trim all Data Outside a Selected Range ......................................................78
2.8. Toolbar Buttons ......................................................................................................................79
2.8.1. Main (Upper) Toolbar ....................................................................................................79
2.8.2. Graph Toolbar ...............................................................................................................80
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................................82
Chapter 4 Specifications.................................................................................................................84
Appendix: Figures .................................................................................................................................88
Appendix: Simplified Measurement Circuits ............................................................................................89
Index .................................................................................................................................91
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Introduction 1
Introduction
DaqPRO is an eight-channel portable data acquisition and logging system with graphic display and built-
in analysis functions.
DaqPRO is battery operated and is capable of sampling, processing and displaying measurements
without connecting to a computer. Designed to serve the needs of professional data loggers, DaqPRO is
a professional, cost-effective, compact and stand-alone data logging system that can be used with a
wide variety of applications. This 16-bit, high-resolution, eight-channel data logger offers the pros
graphic displays and analysis functions for measuring voltage, current and temperature in real-time.
With its high resolution and fast Analog to Digital converter (ADC), DaqPRO meets the majority of data
logging requirements in most industrial applications. Its unique ability to display measured values and
analyze them in real-time on a graphical interface minimizes the need to download collected data to a
computer for further analysis.
Every DaqPRO unit is embedded with a unique serial number and can be loaded with a descriptive
comment for safe identification.
DaqPRO 5300 includes eight input channels for measuring voltage, current, temperature and pulses.
Selectable ranges for each input are 0-24 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-10 V, a large variety of NTC, PT-100 and
thermocouple temperature sensors including internal temperature, pulse counter, frequency meter and
up to 20 user defined sensors. The inputs use pluggable screw terminal blocks for easy connection.
An internal clock and calendar keep tracks of the time and date of every sample measured.
DaqPRO can automatically activate external alarm events when data is outside a specified range.
DaqPRO is very easy to use because all its functions are broken down into an 8-icon menu, its four
buttons can browse every menu and execute any of the commands.
A rechargeable battery powers the data logger, which shuts off automatically after 15 minutes have
passed since the time of the last data recording, the time the last button was pressed, or the time the
last communication was made with the PC.
The DaqPRO system also comes with the powerful DaqLab software. When the DaqPRO is connected
to a PC, live displays can be viewed at rates of up to 100/s, and automatic downloads can be carried out
at higher rates. The WINDOWS™based software can display the data in graphs, tables or meters, can
analyze data with various mathematical tools, or export data to a spreadsheet.
DaqLab also enables you to setup DaqPRO and to send advanced commands such as alarm settings,
triggering conditions and text notes.

2 Introduction
This manual is divided into three sections:
•The first section is dedicated to the data logger itself. Topics include: Connecting
sensors, configuration through the data logger keypad, and using the LCD graphic
display to take measurements when working offline.
•The second section gives a comprehensive overview of the DaqLab software. Topics
include: How to download data from the data logger to a PC, analyzing the data both
graphically and mathematically and using the DaqLab software to program the data
logger when working online.
•The third and last section contains hardware specifications and a comprehensive
troubleshooting guide that gives answers to common questions.
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Chapter 1 DaqPRO 3
Chapter 1
DaqPRO
This section will focus on the DaqPRO’s data collection device –the data logger; and includes:
•Operating the DaqPRO keypad
•Setting up DaqPRO
•Connecting sensors to DaqPRO
•Connecting DaqPRO to your PC
•Conducting a logging session
1.1. General
1.1.1. DaqPRO: System Contents
•DaqPRO data logger
•USB communication cable
•AC-DC adaptor
•DaqLab software installation CD
•User guide
•Carrying case
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4 Chapter 1 DaqPRO
1.1.2. External Connections
Figure 1: DaqPRO external connections
1st
in
p
ut
2. PC USB
connection
socket
3. Power input
(DC 9 –12V)
1. Sensor
Inputs/Alarm
output 8th
input/output
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