Geosense Geologger GL101A-V User manual

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GEOLOGGER GL101A - V

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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Description
2.0 CONFORMITY
3.0 MARKINGS
4.0 DELIVERY
4.1 Packaging
4.2 Handling
4.3 Inspection
4.4 Storage
5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 Connecting the sensors to side connectors
5.2 Connecting the data logger to laptop/PC
5.3 Software
5.4 Using the datalogger software
5.5 Setting up the datalogger - engineering units
5.6 Setting up the datalogger - real time graphing
5.7 Setting up the datalogger - logging without PC/laptop at-
tached
5.8Viewing data as numbers (in software)
5.9 Exporting data to excel
6.0 MAINTENANCE
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
8.0 SPECIFICATION
9.0 SPARE PARTS/ACCESSORIES
9.1 Spare parts
10.0 RETURN OF GOODS
11.0 LIMITED WARRANTY

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended for all users of Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V manufactured
by Geosense and provides information on their installation, operation and maintenance.
1.1 General Description
The Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V is a small, portable, battery powered datalogger
system for use with instruments that output in voltage.
All parts are enclosed in a robust plastic waterproof box with easy to connect, waterproof
terminals for plugging in sensors and connecting to a PC or Laptop via the supplied
cable. The box comes fitted with soft foam inserts to protect and store the instruments
and logging equipment.
The Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V comes with a lithium ion battery that powers the
sensor. It also comes with an integrated battery within the data logger
Each Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V comes with datalogger software, with real time
graphing and varying sampling times.
Particular features of the Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V are:-
• CE compliant
• Robust plastic waterproof enclosure
• Fully battery powered
• Light and portable
• Waterproof USB plug & play port
• Interior storage for instruments while not in use
• Easy-to-use, comprehensive datalogger software
It is VITAL that personnel responsible for the
installation and use of the Geosense® Geologger
GL101A-V , READS and UNDERSTANDS this manual,
prior to working with the equipment.

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Geosense Ltd
Nova House
Rougham Industrial Estate
Rougham, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk, IP30 9ND
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.geosense.co.uk
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Geosense Ltd at above address declare that the equipment detailed below,
complies with the requirements of the following EU Directives:-
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC
• Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2002/95/EC
Equipment description: Geologger
Make/Brand: Geosense
Model: GL101A-V
Compliance has been assessed with reference to the following harmonised standard:
EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
EMC requirements. General requirements.
A technical file for this equipment is retained at the above address.
MarƟn Clegg
Director
Rougham,May2013
2.0 CONFORMITY

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3.0 Markings
The Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V comes with the following markings.
Datalogger Side
Sensor Side
Lid

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4.3 Inspection
It is vital to check all the equipment in the shipment as soon as possible after taking
delivery and well before installation is to be carried out. Check that all the
components that are detailed on the documents are included in the shipment.
Check that the equipment has not been physically damaged.
If components are missing or damaged, contact the delivery company, the supplier
and / or Geosense.
4.0 DELIVERY
This section should be read by all users of the Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V
4.2 Handling
Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V are robust electronic items, therefore while
robust there is a risk of damage if incorrectly handled .They and their associated
equipment should always be handled with care during transportation, storage and
installation.
Once the shipment has been checked ( see below ), it is recommended that the
Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V remains in its original packaging for storage or
transportation.
4.1 Packaging
Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V are packed for transportation to their desired
location. Packaging is suitably robust to allow normal handling by transportation
companies. However, inappropriate handling techniques may cause damage to the
packaging and the enclosed equipment. The packaging should be carefully
inspected upon delivery and any damage MUST be reported to both the
transportation company and Geosense®.

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4.4 Storage
All equipment should be stored in an environment that is protected from direct
sunlight.
Although the case of the Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V is weatherproof (IP67
standard), due to the electrical nature of the components any moisture will
permanently damage the function of the dataloggers as well as all components within
the datalogger system. Therefore great care must be taken to eliminate any exposure
to moisture.
As with any electrical component medium and long term care fall to preserving the
electrical parts within the interface. Therefore, the interior of the Geosense®
Geologger GL101A-V must be protected from the elements and never left exposed
to any moisture, therefore the lid must be clipped shut and connector caps screwed
tight
Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V are precision instruments containing sensitive
electronics and whilst they are mounted within an weatherproof enclosure, the
5.0 INSTALLATION
The following sections describe some typical installation procedures for Geosense®
Geologger GL101A-V
This section of the manual is intended for all users of Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V
and is intended to provide guidance with respect to their installation.
It is VITAL that personnel responsible for the installation and use of the
Geosense® Geologger GL101A-V READS and UNDERSTANDS the manual, prior to
working with the equipment.
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As stated before, it is vital to check all the equipment in the shipment soon after
taking delivery and well before installation is to be carried out. Check that all
components that are detailed on the shipping documents are included.

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5.3 Software
Each Geosense®Geologger GL101A-V
comes with a version of datalogger software
held on a memory stick
Before connecting the data logger to the laptop
or PC simply insert the memory stick into the
USB port and install the software
5.4 Using the Data logger software
Once the software has been installed, the
datalogger can be connected to the PC/laptop
via the supplied USB cable.
Open up the software (MadgeTech 4)
5.2 Connecting the data logger to laptop/PC
Undo the waterproof caps from the USB ports
of the side of the datalogger enclosure
When connecting via USB to a laptop/PC, the
supplied cable should be plugged into the USB
ports of the datalogger enclosure and then into
a laptop/PC with the required software
5.1 Connecting the sensors to side connectors
Open lid and take the sensors out of their
holder located within the data logger enclosure.
Undo the waterproof caps
Connect the male pin connecter to the female
pin connector and screw tight

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Fill in all data:
Name
Reference unit
Destination units: set to custom
Description
Label
Fill in equivalence data:
How many volts attribute to the units you want
to measure.
5.5 Setting up the datalogger - Engineering
units
Click onto the Engineering units button on the
device tab as shown
Click add to add a custom unit (eg
displacement)
Right click on the datalogger required and click
properties (Ctrl + I)