LSI LASTEM E-Log User manual

Cod. INSTUM_00351_en
E-Log
User’s manual
Updated on 09/18/2017

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Copyright 2011-2017 LSI LASTEM. All rights reserved.
The information contained in this manual may be changed without prior notification.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, neither electronically or mechanically, under any circumstance, without the
prior written permission of LSI LASTEM.
LSI LASTEM reserves the right to carry out changes to this product without timely updating this document.

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Index
1. General safety rules......................................................................................................................5
2. Foreword......................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Disposal................................................................................................................................6
2.2. How to contact LSI LASTEM. ............................................................................................6
3. Guide to the start..........................................................................................................................7
3.1. Mechanical and electrical installation..................................................................................7
3.1.1. Instrument power supply..............................................................................................8
3.1.2. Inputs and actuators .....................................................................................................9
3.1.3. Single-ended inputs....................................................................................................12
3.1.4. Serial communication lines........................................................................................13
3.1.5. Modem power supply.................................................................................................14
3.2. Configuring the operative modes.......................................................................................14
3.2.1. Language configuration .............................................................................................14
4. Instrument use............................................................................................................................16
4.1. Frontal panel overview.......................................................................................................16
4.2. Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................17
4.3. Display informations..........................................................................................................18
4.3.1. Product presentation window.....................................................................................18
4.3.2. Instantaneous values of measures..............................................................................18
4.3.3. Diagnostic information ..............................................................................................19
4.3.4. Shutting off the display..............................................................................................24
4.4. LED's..................................................................................................................................25
5. E-Log additional features...........................................................................................................26
5.1. Starting and running the survey.........................................................................................26
5.1.1. Checking the power supply voltage...........................................................................26
5.2. Acquisition and calculation of measures ...........................................................................26
5.2.1. Acquisition from sensors with serial or radio output.................................................27
5.2.2. Acquisition from thermocouples................................................................................28
5.2.3. Details about the measure acquisition process...........................................................28
5.2.4. Acquisition from status signals..................................................................................29
5.2.5. Fast acquisition mode of the measures ......................................................................30
5.2.6. Activation of sensor control.......................................................................................30
5.2.7. Details about calculated measures .............................................................................31
5.3. Measure elaboration...........................................................................................................32
5.3.1. Vectorial calculations specific for anemometric quantities.......................................33
5.4. Storing elaborated data.......................................................................................................34
5.4.1 Memory autonomy.........................................................................................................34
5.5. Actuation logics .................................................................................................................34
5.5.1. Eolic alarm.................................................................................................................35
5.5.2. Evaporimeter filling...................................................................................................36
5.5.3. Start precipitation alarm.............................................................................................36
5.5.4. Flood alarm................................................................................................................36
5.5.5. Threshold value compare...........................................................................................37
5.5.6. Timer..........................................................................................................................40
5.5.7. Snow level alarm........................................................................................................40
5.5.8. System error...............................................................................................................40
5.6. Communication modes ......................................................................................................41

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5.6.1. Serial port 1................................................................................................................41
5.6.2. Serial port 2................................................................................................................42
5.6.3. Comparing of the serial lines facilities ......................................................................42
5.6.4. Communication devices.............................................................................................43
5.6.5. TTY............................................................................................................................44
5.6.6. Modbus.......................................................................................................................44
5.6.7. Biral............................................................................................................................45
5.6.8. Data transmission through GPRS connection............................................................45
5.6.9. ASCII format transmission using TCP/IP..................................................................47
5.6.10. E-Log connected like master/slave mode ..................................................................47
5.6.11. E-Log with ZigBee radio ...........................................................................................48
5.7. Operating at low energetic consumption ...........................................................................51
6. Appendixes.................................................................................................................................53
6.1 Technical specifications.....................................................................................................53
6.2 Function library for derived calculations...........................................................................55
6.3 Error messages...................................................................................................................57
6.3.1 Disabling error indication ..............................................................................................58
6.3.2 Error found in measure ..................................................................................................58
6.4 Models................................................................................................................................59
6.5 Instrument maintenance.....................................................................................................59
6.6 Mask of terminal board......................................................................................................60
6.7 Connection cables..............................................................................................................61
6.8 Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................62

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1. General safety rules
Please read the following general safety rules in order to avoid injuries to people and to prevent
damages to the product or to products that may be used in connection with it. In order to avoid
damages, use this product exclusively according to the instructions herein contained.
Installation and maintenance interventions are to be exclusively carried out by authorized
and skilled people only.
Install the instrument in a clean, dry and safe place. Humidity, dust and extreme temperatures
may deteriorate or damage the instrument. In such cases, we advise installing the instrument inside
a suitable container.
Power the instrument in a suitable manner. Connect the instrument to the power supply
indicated in the model in your possession.
Carry out all connections in a suitable manner. Pay strict attention to the connection diagrams
supplied with the instrument.
Do not use the product in case of suspected malfunction. In case of suspected malfunction, do
not power the instrument; contact authorized technical support immediately.
Before every maintenance of electrical connections, power supply, sensors and computer-
equipments:
-disconnect the power supply,
-discharge the electrostatic discharges touching one conductor or one earth apparatus.
Do not use the product in the presence of water or condensing humidity.
Do not use the product in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Internal lithium battery. Do not replace the battery with wrong type. Possible explosion risk.

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2. Foreword
E-Log is a data logger for environmental applications. Due to its low consumption, the range of
signals it is able to receive, its protection against difficult environmental conditions and possible
excess voltage, it is particular suitable to carry out measures in meteorological and hydrologic
applications, air quality, internal and external environmental monitoring.
E-Log can be fitted with a wide range of accessories to enhance its power autonomy, to protect it
against extreme weather conditions and for data transmission via RS232/485, USB, Ethernet,
modem PSTN/GSM/GPRS.
2.1. Disposal
E-Log is a highly electronic scientific device. In accordance with the standards of environmental
protection and collection, LSI LASTEM advises to handle E-Log as waste of electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). It is therefore not to be collected with any other kind of waste.
LSI LASTEM is liable for the compliance of the production, sales and disposal lines of E-Log,
safeguarding the rights of the consumer. Unauthorized disposal will be punished by the law.
Dispose of the dead batteries according to the regulations in force.
2.2. How to contact LSI LASTEM.
In case of problems contact the LSI LASTEM technical support at suppo[email protected], or fill in the
On-line technical support request form accessible from the home page of the website www.lsi-
lastem.it.
For further information:
Telephone [phone]
Address Via ex S.P. 161 –Dosso n. 9 - 20090 Settala Premenugo, Milano
Home page www.lsi-lastem.it
Sales [email protected]
After-sales service [e-mail], [e-mail]

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3. Guide to the start
3.1. Mechanical and electrical installation
E-Log is able to be used for both internal use (placed on a flat surface of fixed onto a wall) and
external use (inside suitable protection boxes).
Picture 2 shows the numeration of the frontal terminal board: connect to terminal board there are the
signals sent by the sensors, the actuation signals to power external devices and the terminal
connections to power the instrument (power supply or battery). The terminal board is protected by a
carter (Picture 1) that covers the terminals: remove it by pressing slightly on both sides while
simultaneously pushing it upwards.
Picture 1
The connectors of the serial communication lines are on the left-hand side; the socket for the
external power supply connection and the instrument's power switch are on the right-hand side.
The different E-Log models have fixed or extractable terminals; in this case put an implement under
the edge and prize it to extract the terminals from their housing.
Picture 2

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3.1.1. Instrument power supply
Please refer to the table below for the inbound power terminal connections to the instrument and
outbound to the sensors or devices that need to be powered.
Line
Model
Connection
Terminal
Inbound
ELO105
ELO305
ELO310
ELO505
ELO515
0 Vdc battery
64
+ 12 Vdc battery
65
GND
66
Outbound
All
+ Vdc fixed to power sensors/external devices
31
0 Vdc
32
+ Vdc actuated to power sensors/external devices
33
All models may also be powered by an external power supply by means of the connector located on
the right-hand side panel; in this case the positive pole is the one inside the connector. In any case
pay attention not to invert the power polarity (although the instrument is protected from wrong
procedure).
Picture 3
Whenever available, connect the ground wire (GND) to terminal 66. If the round wire (GND) isn’t
available, you make sure to connect terminals 60 and 61 (short circuit). This measure will improve
the immunity from electromagnetic noises and the protection from induced and conduced electrical
discharges.
In order to use E-Log datalogger with low energetic consumption modality see §5.7
WARNING: in case the 31 and 32 terminals feed outside equipments, they must be equipped with
power fail circuit against short circuits or absorbed currents above 1A.

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3.1.2. Inputs and actuators
The instrument is fitted with 7 actuators used to power the sensors connected to the terminal board,
(4 actuators for 8 analogue inputs in differential mode and 16 in single-ended mode(§3.1.3), 2
actuators for 4 digital inputs, 1 actuator for other functions); the actuators can also be used by the
actuation programmable logics, than can produce alarms according to the values acquired by the
sensors . The voltage available on these terminals depends on the kind of power supply received by
the instrument.
Use the program 3DOM (see SWUM_00339 available on LSI LASTEM product DVD –MW6501)
to configure the operation to switch on the sensors by means of the switching powers. In order to
choose the actuation time is advisable to consider both the energetic saving and the time the sensor
needs to initialize.
The association between input and switching power is fixed, as shown in the table below. The
number of the terminal is indicated in italics; we understand, for example, that inputs 1 and 2 both
make use of the first actuator; therefore it cannot be used for the other inputs. In case of sensors that
generate two signals (like the thermo-hygrometric sensor), it’s suitable to select both inputs that use
the same actuator.
TERMINAL BOARD
Analogue
input
Signal
GND
Probe switched
power
A
B
C
D
Number
+V
0 V
1
1
2
3
4
7
1
5
6
2
8
9
10
11
3
12
13
14
15
18
2
16
17
4
19
20
21
22
5
34
35
36
37
40
3
38
39
6
41
42
43
44
7
45
46
47
48
51
4
49
50
8
52
53
54
55
Digital
input
Signal
GND
Probe switched
power
E
F
G
Number
+V
0V
9
23
24
25
28
5
26
27
10
56
57
58
11
-
29
30
61
6
59
60
12
-
62
63
28
7
33
32
The following pictures explain in detail the connections of all types of sensors, both analogue and
digital.

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Sensors with analogue signal (in differential mode):
Picture 4
The drop resistance, indicated by Rx, is used to return a voltage signal from the current generated
by the sensor. Program 3DOM supplies a library for the setting of the LSI LASTEM sensors,
including some powered outputs; for such models the settings have been arranged to use the
energized scale -300÷1200 mV, thus being able to use 50 Ω drop resistances.
Sensors with digital signal:
Picture 5

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Picture 6 shows an example of a connection for a PT100 temperature sensor and a sensor powered
by an energized output.
Picture 6
Moreover if you want connect to E-Log some LSI LASTEM portable probes (type BST, BSU,
BSO…) or sensors not branded LSI LASTEM which mount minidin connectors, you have to use
ELA115 interfaces for analogue sensors and ELA117 interfaces for impulsive sensors.
See §6.6 for drawings and connection diagrams of their union cables.

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3.1.3. Single-ended inputs
Starting from version 2.20.00 it is possible to double the number of analogue inputs, passing from 8
to 16. This function is available only for sensors with tension or current signals (this function is
called single-ended). Resistive signals, instead, go on occupying a full single physical input (this
function is called differential).
Differential inputs are best immune from electromagnetic disturbances than single-ended ones and,
when possible, they have to be preferred.
All sensors generating tension or current signals, with or without external power, can be connected
to single-ended inputs (see connection scheme).
Sensors with analogue signal (single-ended mode):
The drop resistance, indicated by Rx, is used to return a voltage signal from the current generated
by the sensor. Program 3DOM supplies a library for the setting of the LSI LASTEM sensors,
including some powered outputs; for such models the settings have been arranged to use the
energized scale -300÷1200 mV, thus being able to use 50 Ω drop resistances.
When a probe is added using the 3DOM probes library, those sensors are always added in
differential mode; for this reason is not possible add a single-ended probe to a configuration where

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there is only one single-ended sensor free; when this situation occurs set the measure parameters
manually matching the single-ended probe needs; otherwise change, if possible, different measures
from differential to single-ended mode until obtaining a complete differential input free (two single-
ended sequential inputs).
3.1.4. Serial communication lines
The instrument is fitted with two serial ports through 9-pole female standard connectors (DB9F).
Serial port 1 (located on the left-hand side panel, at the bottom near the terminals) is used to
program the instrument's operative modes and data download, by means of the LSI CISS
communication protocol. Serial port 1 has available RS485 version (according to E-Log model).
Both serial ports leave our factory with the following default configuration:
Baud rate: 9600 bps;
Data bit: 8;
Stop bit: 1;
Parity: none;
Network address: 1;
Flow control: RTS signal only.
The instrument can be programmed; however only the baud rate and network address can be
changed; all other parameters cannot. The rate can be programmed from 1200 to 115200 bps; in
case of use of phone modem GSM/GPRS, or a DEA550 communicator, 9600 bps baud rate and
hardware flow control (RTS/CTS) must be choosen.
Electrically speaking, both ports are configured as a DCE device. The following table shows the
meaning of each serial connectors' pin:
Signal
Pin
Serial port 1
RS232
TD
2
RD
3
GND
5
RTS
8
CTS
7
RS485
Out 1
2
Out 2
3
Serial port 2
RS232
TD
2
RD
3
GND
5
RTS
8
CTS
7
Built-in radio
Internal
n.a.
E-Log models equipped with built-in radio (LSI LASTEM code ELO505 and ELO515) have only
one externally available serial port (serial port 1).

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3.1.5. Modem power supply
E-Log can power the modem continuatively (through 12 Vdc powering from the terminals, like
shown at §3.1.1), or through timed actuator, in order to reduce the electric energy consumption of
the system.
You must use actuator n. 7, to power the modem through actuator. Activate it according to the
different connected modem:
GSM Modem: the actuator is started at time of instrument starting; in this case the telephone
connection holds on also during the remote re-configuration of the instrument through
3DOM program; the next shutdown happens by means of the timed actuation logic,
according to the programmed shutdown time; i.e. in case of following programmed timed
logic, starting at 15:00 o’clock and shutdown at 16:00 o’clock, if the instrument is started at
14:30, the effector will operate one hour and half;
GPRS Modem: the actuator is started at time of instrument starting and the shutdown
happens about one minute later; next modem activation will happens according to the GPRS
data transmission timing, as programmed with 3DOM.
3.2. Configuring the operative modes
LSI LASTEM supplies the instrument with a standard configuration. In order to modify the
configuration parameters to one's specific needs, connect a PC to serial port 1 and run program
3DOM; the serial port 2 can be used for configuration upload only when it is configured to use
CISS protocol.Please refer to the help file of the program to know more about parameter
configuration. See §3.1.4 for hardware connection of serial ports and their configuration.
During the configuration data upload (by means of the 3DOM program) the survey (in progress in
the instrument) is closed, in order to allow to the instrument the right reconfiguration condition. At
this point the measures list on the display (see §4.3.2) is replaced with the notice “Survey halted”; it
means that the survey has been halted.
Note: when programming a new configuration, all data stored in the instrument's memory will be
deleted. For this reason we advise to receive on PC all data from the instrument before uploading
the new configuration.
3.2.1. Language configuration
The instrument always uses English language for display messaging; for measurement texts it is
factory programmed to use Italian names but this can be changed by 3DOM configuration program.

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4. Instrument use
4.1. Frontal panel overview
The following picture shows the frontal panel of the instrument (model fitted with display and
keyboard):
Picture 7
The upper part houses the keyboard, bright indicators (led) and the display, used to check if the
instrument is working properly.
The lower part includes a carter to protect the electrical connections to the terminals located inside
it; to remove it, see §3.1.
Please pay attention to ELO505 and ELO515 models as the top left of the front because of the
output of the radio; handle with care so avoiding to force or bend the antenna.

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4.2. Using the keyboard
The keyboard includes a series of arrow keys and two function keys. The following table
summarizes the main functions of each key, contextually according to the state the instrument finds
itself in.
While starting the instrument:
Determines the fast acquisition mode of the measures (see §5.2.5)
While showing the values of the measures:
Goes to the diagnostic window Type 1
Changes the display mode of the measure name (extended, abbreviated), of
the measure unit and the number of terminal which the sensor is connected
to
Scrolls up the measure list
Scrolls down the measure list
Holds/releases measure scrolling
Switches the display off and on (see §4.3.4)
While showing diagnostic information:
Shifts to the display window of the values of the measures.
If applicable, it resets display data (statistics, errors and other information);
in the type 5 diagnostic window, it resets the GPRS modem.
In the display window of the communication statistics it shifts from serial 1
statistics to serial 2 and vice versa; in the type 5 diagnostic window it shows.
or hides the additional information about the GPRS modem (only LSI
LASTEM technicist).
Shows the previous diagnostic window.
Shows the next diagnostic window.
In the type 5 diagnostic window it switches on the GPRS modem (in case
it’s switched off) and starts the data communication through GPRS.
In the type 5 diagnostic window it resets GPRS modem.
.

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4.3. Display informations
The following information is available on the display:
Product presentation window;
Instantaneous values’ scrolling list of all programmed measures;
Diagnostic information.
4.3.1. Product presentation window
When the instrument is started, the following informations will appear on the display for a couple of
seconds:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
L
S
I
L
A
S
T
E
M
I
t
a
l
y
E
-
L
o
g
x
x
x
V
a
a
.
b
b
.
c
c
E
n
v
i
r
o
n
m
e
n
t
a
l
L
o
g
g
e
r
S
N
y
y
m
m
n
n
n
n
/
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
where:
xxx: instrument model;
aa.bb.cc: program release (higher.lower.build);
yymmnnnn: serial number;
uuuuuuuu: serial number or instrument number (settled by the user).
These informations are also available while the instrument is working and can be called by simply
using the keyboard to select this window to be displayed.
4.3.2. Instantaneous values of measures
Each line displays the last value of a measure, be it acquired or calculated. The information is
displayed as follows (one or more lines):
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
n
n
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
where:
nn: ordinal number of the measure; it does not indicate the physical input number;
mmmm…: completed measure name; see §3.2.1 to change this text or the language used;
vvvvvvv: value of measure; the error state is identified by the writing "Err"; the value is
justified on the right.
Use navigation key to display the abbreviated name of the measure and its measure unit.

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Press key once again to display the full name of the measured quantity and the input number
the sensor is connected to; if the measure is calculated, the input number will be replaced by "-"; if
the measure is acquired from the serial port, it’s shown (instead of the input number) the sensor’s
network address (with code “A”), and the number of its channel which the measure is referred to
(with code “C”).
In case the instrument has been programmed with one actuation logic at last, press key once
again to display the measure’s alarm condition: the note “OK” specifies that the measure hasn’t
caused any alarm condition, at the opposite it’s shown the note “Alarm”.
Use keys to shift between formats.
4.3.3. Diagnostic information
Some diagnostic windows are used to display information about the operation of the instrument and
the statistics. Diagnostic window type 1:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
D
T
d
d
/
m
m
/
y
y
H
h
:
m
m
:
s
s
E
r
r
e
e
e
e
e
e
e
e
M
e
m
m
m
m
m
k
B
W
W
w
w
w
w
w
M
s
r
A
a
a
S
s
s
C
c
c
where:
dd/mm/yy hh:mm:ss: current date/time of the system;
eeee…: numeric code, expressed in hexadecimal number, which corresponds
to the 32 bits of the error window of the system; in order to decode
this error, go to §6.3;
mmmm…: data memory capacity in kByte;
wwww…: hexadecimal number that expresses the value of the position writing
in the elaborated data memory; the starting value of this position
equals to 200, whereas 128 kB of memory are used for the
configuration information of the instrument; when using a 2 MB
memory, this value is expanded to 1FFF; the unitary increment of
this value indicates a 256 byte consumption; (*)
aa: number of measures acquired by the inputs of the instrument;
ss: number of acquired measures from serial port;
cc: number of calculated measures.
(*) Since the 2.07 version of E-Log, in this position of the window, the percentage of free memory
is displayed; E-Log storages the data in a circular mode and then the memory is virtually endless.
The calculation is based on the availability of total memory space dedicated to data processed
compared to the value transferred to PC through serial line 1; transfer operations from serial port 2
doesn’t change this value; if the instrument indicates the percentage of zero, it means that the
circular storage alghorithm has stored the new data and has cancelled the oldest data.
By pressing the arrow you can see the old camp which is the number in exadecimal notation
that expresses the value of the position in writing in the memory of the elaborated data (with a
starting value which is equal to 0).

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Use key to shift to diagnostic window type 2:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
R
e
s
e
t
d
d
/
m
m
/
y
y
h
h
:
m
m
C
n
B
y
t
e
M
s
g
R
x
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
T
x
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
d
d
d
d
d
d
d
d
where:
dd/mm/yy hh:mm: date/time the statistic was last reset; resetting the statistical values can
take place locally, (key [F2]) or remotely through a suitable PC
command;
n: number of the instrument's serial port; go to the following line with key ;
aaaaaaaa: number of bytes received;
bbbbbbbb: number of messages received;
cccccccc: number of bytes transmitted;
dddddddd: number of messages transmitted;
Use key to shift to diagnostic window type 3:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
C
1
A
d
d
r
x
x
x
>
y
y
y
y
y
y
b
p
s
C
2
A
d
d
r
x
x
x
y
y
y
y
y
y
b
p
s
where:
xxx: network address of the instrument;
yyyyy:communication rate (bit rate) of the serial port.
The character “>” shows the current serial port; for this port are valid the modification commands
of the bit rate (from 1200 to 115200 bps), using the keys .
By pressing key the instrument will set the network address temporarily to value 1 and will
carry out, after some seconds, at least one test transmission of the instantaneous values that can be
checked by means of any program for terminal emulation for diagnostic purposes. Note: the
communication values can be changed by means of keyboard but this is a transitory modify,
because it’s arranged to solve quickly possible communication problems with the outside
equipments; in fact every time the instrument is switched on again it uses the PC’s programmed
configurations. Use 3DOM program to program these setups definitively.
Use key to shift to diagnostic window type 4:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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