Lutron Electronics EMC-9400SD User manual

SD Card real time data recorder
%RH, Light, Anemometer, Temp, all in one
ENVIRONMENT METER
Model : EMC-9400SD
Your purchase of this ENVIRONMENT METER marks a step forward for
you into the field of precision measurement. Although this Meter is a
complex and delicate instrument, its durable structure developed. Please
read the following instructions carefull yand always keep this manual
within easy reach.
OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES.............................................................................................................
1
2. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................
2
3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................
7
4. MEASURING PROCEDURE...............................................................................................
9
4-1 Function selection ...................................................................................................
9
4-2 Anemometer/Temp. measurement.............................................................................
10
4-3 Humidity/Temp. measurement.............................................................................
11
4-4 Type K/J Temperature measurement.................................................................................................
11
4-5 Light measurement.......................................................................................................
12
4-6 Data Hold...................................................................................................................
13
4-7 Data Record ( Max./ Min. reading )....................................................................
13
4-8 LCD brightness select..................................................................................................
14
5. DATALOGGER...............................................................................................................
15
5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function...........................................
15
5-2 Auto Datalogger( Set sampling time ≧
1 second ).......................................
16
5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0 second )......................................
17
5-4 Check time & sampling time information...............................................................................
17
5-5 SD Card Data structure.......................................................................................
18
6. Saving data from the SD card to the computer....................................................
19
7. ADVANCED SETTING...............................................................................................
20
7-1 Set clock time
( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second ).............................................
21
7-2 Auto power OFF management.....................................................................
21
7-3 Set beeper sound ON/OFF ...........................................................................
22
7-4 Set sampling time (Second ).................................................................
22
7-5 Set SD card Decimal character................................................................
22
7-6 Select the temperature Type K/J
...............................................................
23
7-7 Set area dimension .........................................................................................
23
7-8 SD memory card Format...................................................................................................
24
7-9 Select the Air Flow to CMM or CFM..................................................................................................
24
8. POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER.....................................................................
25
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT.............................................................................
25
10. SYSTEM RESET.................................................................................................
25
11. RS232 PC serial interface.................................................................................
26
12. Optional Type K Temp. probe.................................................................................
27
13. PATENT............................................................................................................
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1. FEATURES
* Environment instrument, multi-function, all in one.
* Type K/J thermometer, Humidity/Temp. meter,
Anemometer, Light meter.
* Humidity measurement can show %RH and Temp.,
Dew , Wet Temp.
* Anemometer can default the display unit to m/S, FPM,
Km/h, mph, knot. And CMM , CFM
* Light meter can default the display unit to LUX or Ft-cd.
* Thermocouple Thermometer can default to accept
type K or type J Temp. probe.
* Temp. display unit default to ℃ or ℉.
* Meter can default auto power off or manual power off.
* Real time SD memory card Datalogger, it Built-in Clock
and Calendar, real time data recorder , sampling time set
from 1 second to 3600 seconds.
* Manual datalogger is available ( set the sampling
time to 0 ), during execute the manual datalogger
function, it can set the different position ( location ) No.
( position 1 to position 99 ).
* Innovation and easy operation, computer is not need
to setup extra software, after execute datalogger, just
take away the SD card from the meter and plug in the
SD card into the computer, it can down load the all the
measured value with the time information (
year/month/date/ hour/minute/second ) to the Excel
directly, then user can make the further data or graphic
analysis by themselves.
* SD card capacity : 1 GB to 16 GB.
* LCD with green light backlight, easy reading.
* Can default auto power off or manual power off.
* Data hold, record max. and min. reading.
* Power by UM3/AA ( 1.5 V ) x 6 batteries or DC 9V adapter.
* RS232/USB PC COMPUTER interface.
* Available for the HVAC applications.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 General Specifications
Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI
circuit.
Display TFT LCD size : 2.4 "
Measurement * Anemometer with Temp.,CMM,CFM
function * Humidity/Temp. meter,DEW ,WET
* Light meter
* Type K/J thermometer
Datalogger Auto 1 second to 3600 seconds
Sampling Time @ For anemometer measurement,
Setting range the sampling time setting value
should be ≧ 2 seconds.
@ Sampling time can set to 1 second,
but memory data may loss.
Manual Push the data logger button
once will save data one time.
@ Set the sampling time to
0 second.
@ Manual mode, can also select the
1 to 99 position ( Location ) no.
Memory Card SD memory card. 1 GB to 16 GB.
Advanced * Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date,
setting Hour/Minute/ Second )
* Auto power OFF management
* Set beep Sound ON/OFF
* Set sampling time
* Decimal point of SD card setting
* Set thermometer type to Type K or Type J
* Set area dimension
* SD memory card Format
* Select the Air Flow to CMM or CFM
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Temperature Automatic temp. compensation for the
Compensation Anemometer function and the type K/J
thermometer.
Data Hold Freeze the display reading.
Memory Recall Maximum & Minimum value.
Sampling Time Approx. 1 second.
of Display
Data Output RS 232/USB PC computer interface.
* Connect the optional RS232 cable
UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug.
* Connect the optional USB cable
USB-01 will get the USB plug.
Operating 0 to 50 ℃.
Temperature
Operating Less than 85% R.H.
Humidity
Power Supply * Alkaline or heavy duty DC 1.5 V battery
( UM3, AA ) x 6 PCs, or equivalent.
* DC 9V adapter input. ( AC/DC power
adapter is optional ).
Power Current Normal operation ( w/o SD card save
data ) :
Approx. DC 58mA.
When SD card save the data
Approx. DC 70 mA.
Weight 515 g/ 1.13 LB.
Dimension Meter 135 x 60 x 33 mm.
Probe 105 x 46 x 29 mm.
Accessories * Instruction manual.....................................
..................
1 PC
Included * Anemometer Probe, AM-01......................... 1 PC
*
Humidity Probe, HT-01..................................................
1 PC
`*
Light Probe, LX-01..................................................
1 PC
*
Type K thermocouple Probe, TP-01..................................................
1 PC
*
Hard carrying case ( CA-08 )..................................
1 PC
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Optional
Accessories * SD Card ( 4 G )
* Type K thermocouple probe.
TP-02A. TP-03, TP-04
* AC to DC 9V adapter.
* USB cable, USB-01.
* RS232 cable, UPCB-02.
* Data Acquisition software,SW-U801-WIN.
2-2 Electrical Specifications (23±5
℃
)
Anemometer
A. Air velocity
Measure- Range Resolution Accuracy
ment tion
m/S 0.4 - 25.0 m/s 0.1 m/s ±(2% + 0.2 m/s)
km/h 1.4 - 90.0 km/h 0.1 km/h ±(2% + 0.8 km/h)
mph 0.9 - 55.9 mile/h 0.1 mile/h ±(2% + 0.4 mile/h)
knot 0.8 - 48.6 knots 0.1 knots ±(2% + 0.4 knots)
FPM 80 - 4930 ft/min 1 ft/min ±(2%+40 ft/min.)
Note: m/S - meters per second km/h - kilometers per hour
FPM - feet/per minute knot - nautical miles per hour
mph - miles per hour (international knot)
B. Temperature
Measuring Range 0 ℃ to 50 ℃/32 ℉ to 122 ℉
Resolution 0.1 ℃/0.1 ℉
Accuracy ±0.8 ℃/1.5 ℉
Air flow
Measurement Range Resolution
CMM ( m^3/min. ) 0 to 45,000 CMM 0.001 to 1 CMM
CFM ( ft^3/min. ) 0 to 1,589,200 CFM 0.001 to 100 CFM
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Measurement Area
CMM ( m^3/min. ) 0.001 to 30.000 m^2
CFM ( ft^3/min. ) 0.01 to 322.93 ft^2
Humidity/Temp. meter
A. Humidity
Measuring Range 0 % to 95 % R.H.
Resolution 0.1 % R.H.
Accuracy ≧70% RH : ±(3% reading + 1% RH).
< 70% RH : ±3% RH.
B. Temperature
Measuring Range 0 ℃ to 50 ℃/32 ℉ to 122 ℉
Resolution 0.1 ℃/0.1 ℉
Accuracy ±0.8 ℃/1.5 ℉
Dew Point ( Humidity )
℃Range
-25.3
℃
to 48.9
℃
Resolution
0.1
℃
℉Range
-13.5
℉
to 120.1
℉
.
Resolution
0.1
℉
.
Remark :
* Dew Point display value is calculated from the
Humidity/Temp. measurement automatically.
* The Dew Point accuracy is sum accuracy value of
Humidity & Temperature measurement..
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Wet bulb ( Humidity )
℃Range
-21.6
℃
to 50.0
℃
Resolution
0.1
℃
℉Range
-6.9
℉
to 122.0
℉
.
Resolution
0.1
℉
.
Remark :
* Wet bulb display value is calculated from the
Humidity/Temp. measurement automatically.
* The Welt bulb accuracy is sum accuracy value of
Humidity & Temperature measurement..
Light meter
Measuring Range LUX 0 to 20,000 LUX.
Ft-cd 0 to 1,860 Ft-cd
Resolution LUX 1 LUX
Ft-cd 0.1 Ft-cd
Accuracy ± ( 5% rdg ± 8 dgt )
Note:
Ft-cd : Feet candle
Type K/J Thermometer
Sensor Reso- Range Accuracy
Type lution
Type K 0.1 ℃-50.0 to 1300.0 ℃± ( 0.4 % + 0.8 ℃ )
-50.1 to -100.0 ℃± ( 0.4 % + 1 ℃ )
0.1 ℉-58.0 to 2372.0 ℉± ( 0.4 % + 1.5 ℉ )
-58.1 to -148.0 ℉± ( 0.4 % + 1.8 ℉ )
Type J 0.1 ℃-50.0 to 1200.0 ℃± ( 0.4 % + 0.8 ℃ )
-50.1 to -100.0 ℃± ( 0.4 % + 1 ℃ )
0.1 ℉-58.0 to 2192.0 ℉± ( 0.4 % + 1.5 ℉ )
-58.1 to -148.0 ℉± ( 0.4 % + 1.8 ℉ )
*Accuracy value is specified for the meter only.
*Temp. probe ( Type K, TP-01 TP-02A, TP-03. TP-04 ) is
the optional accessories, refer page 27.
*Above specification tests under the environment RF Field
Strength less than 3 V/M & frequency less than 30 MHz only.
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1
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3-1 Display
3-2 Power Button ( LCD Brightness adjustment )
3-3 Hold Button
3-4 REC Button
3-5 ▲ Button (Unit Button )
3-6 ▼ Button ( Function Button )
3-7 TIME Button ( SET Button )
3-8 ENTER ( LOG Button )
3-9 SD card socket
3-10 RS-232 Output Terminal
3-11 Reset Button
3-12 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket
3-13 Battery Compartment/Cover
3-14 Battery Cover Screws
3-15 Stand
3-16 Tripod Fix Nut
3-17 Light Probe input socket
3-18 Humidity/Temp. Probe input socket
3-19 Anemometer Probe input socket
3-20 Thermocouple Probe input socket
3-21 Light sensor Cover
3-22 Light sensor
3-23 Light Probe hand
3-24 Light Probe plug
3-25 Anemometer sensor
3-26 Anemometer Probe hand
3-27 Anemometer Probe plug
3-28 Humidity/Temp. sensor
3-29 Humidity/Temp. Probe hand
3-30 Humidity/Temp. Probe plug
3-31 Thermocouple Probe plug
3-32 Thermocouple Probe sensor
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4. MEASURING PROCEDURE
4-1 Function selection
1) Turn on the meter by pressing the " Power Button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) momentarily.
*Pressing the " Power Button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 )
continuously and > 2 seconds again will turn off the
meter.
2) The meter Simultaneously can measurement five function screen.
a. Humidity/Temp + Air velocity/Temp. + Light meter
+ K or J Thermometer
b. Humidity + Temp + DEW + WET
c. Air velocity + Temp + FLOW
d. Light meter
e. Type K or J Thermometer
Pressing the " Function Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 )
continuously ( not release the button ), the Display
will show the following text in sequence :
(RH/Temp+AM/Temp+LUX+K)-->(RH+Temp+DEW+WET)--->
(AM+Temp+FLOW)--->(LUX)--->(K or J Thermometer)
when the screen show the desired Function ,
just release the " Function Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ), the meter will
show this function measure screen with default.
*Although select single function measure screen, but other
function measure , still being executed.
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4-2 Air velocity/Temp. measurement
1) Function select to " Air velocity/Temp. " measurement.
2) Plug the " Probe Plug " ( 3-27, Fig. 1 ) into the " Probe
Input Socket " ( 3-19, Fig. 1 ).
Power on the meter by pressing the " Power Button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once,
3) Hold the Probe by hand and let the " Anemometer
sensor " ( 3-25, Fig. 1 ) face against the measuring air
flow source, then the Display ( 3-1, Fig. 1 ) will show
air velocity directly. At the same time, the lower Display
will show the air temperature value and air fiow.
Change the Air velocity unit
Air velocity unit are :
m/S, FPM ( Ft/min ), Km/h, Knots, mph ( Mile/h )
If intend to change the Air velocity unit, select to the Air velocity
function only,then press the "Unit Button " ( 3-5 Fig.1 ) continuously,
the unit will change from m/S to Km/h, mph, Knot, FPM in
sequence, until the desired unit is present on the Display
release the " Unit Button ", the select unit will save into the
memory with default.
Change the Air Flow unit
The meter is defaulted to " Air Flow CMM ".
If intend to select the " Air Flow CFM" with
default , please refer chapter 7-9 ( page 24 ).
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4-3 Humidity and Temperature measurement
1) Function select to " Humidity/Temp. " measurement.
Plug the " Probe Plug " ( 3-30, Fig. 1 ) into the " Probe
Input Socket " ( 3-18, Fig. 1 ).
2) Power on the meter by pressing the " Power Button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ), the LCD shows the unit " %RH " & "
℃ or ℉" at the same time and measured value will
show on the display ( upper display is Humidity value,
the lower display is the temperature value ,Upper right
show Dew value, buttom right show Wet value) .
Change the temperature unit ( ℃, ℉ )
If intend to change the Temp. display unit, select to the Humidity
and Temperature measurement function only,then press the
"Unit Button " ( 3-5 Fig.1) continuously,the unit will change from "
℃
"
to "
℉
" sequence, until the desired unit is present on the Display
release the " Unit Button ", the select unit will save into the
memory with default.
4-4 Type K/J thermometer
1) Function select to " Type K/J thermometer "
2) Plug the Thermocouple Temp. Probe ( Type K Temp.
probe or Type J Temp. probe, optional )Plug( 3-31 Fig.1) into "
Type K/J Probe Input Socket " ( 3-20, Fig. 1 )
The Display will show the measuring value that
sensing from the Temp. probe.
3) If the Display show the indicator " K ", it is ready
for Type K thermometer.
If the Display show the indicator " J ", it is ready
for Type J thermometer.
Change the K type or the J type
The meter is defaulted to " Type K thermometer ".
If intend to select the " Type J thermometer with
default , please refer chapter 7-6 ( page 23 ).
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Change the temperature unit ( ℃, ℉ )
If intend to change the Temp. display unit, select to the Type K/J
Thermometer function only,then press the "Unit Button "
( 3-5, Fig.1) continuously,the unit will change from "
℃
"
to "
℉
" sequence, until the desired unit is present on the Display
release the " Unit Button ", the select unit will save into the
memory with default.
4-5 Light Meter measurement
1) Function select to " Light meter " measurement.
2) Plug the " Probe Plug " ( 3-24, Fig. 1 ) into the " Probe
Input Socket " ( 3-17, Fig. 1 ).
Power on the meter by pressing the " Power Button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once,
3) Hold the Probe by hand and let the " Light sensor "
( 3-22, Fig. 1 ) face against the measurement light source,
the Display ( 3-1, Fig. 1 ) will show the light
measurement value.
Unit change for light measurement
If intend to change the Light unit ( LUX, Ft-cd ),At the light
mode only, press the Unit Button " ( 3-5, Fig.1 ) continuously,
the unit will change from LUX, Ft-cd in sequence, until
the desired unit is present on the Display release the Unit
Button , the select unit will save into the memory with default.
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Zero adjustment
During the Light measurement, use the light sensor cover
( 3-21 Fig.1) blank the Light Sensor ( 3-22, Fig. 1 ) completely,
if the Display is not show zero value, together press the
"
▲
Button " (3-5, Fig. 1 ) & "
▼
Button " (3-6, Fig. 1 )
> 3 seconds, Display will show the zero value.
4-6 Data Hold
During the measurement, press the " Hold Button " ( 3-3,
Fig. 1 ) once will hold the measured value & the LCD will
display a " HOLD " symbol.
Press the " Hold Button " once again will release the data
hold function.
4-7 Data Record ( Max., Min. reading )
1) The data record function records the maximum and
minimum readings. Press the " REC Button " ( 3-4, Fig.
1 ) once to start the Data Record function and there
will be a " REC " symbol on the display.
2) With the " REC " symbol on the display :
a) Press the " REC Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once, the
" REC MAX " symbol along with the maximum value
will appear on the display.
If intend to delete the maximum value, just press
the " Hold Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once, then the
display will show the " REC " symbol only & execute
the memory function continuously.
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b) Press the " REC Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) again, the
" REC MIN " symbol along with the minimum value
will appear on the display.
If intend to delete the minimum value, just press
the " Hold Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once, then
the display will show the " REC. " symbol only &
execute the memory function continuously.
c) To exit the memory record function, just press the
" REC " button for 2 seconds at least. The display will
revert to the current reading.
4-8 LCD brightness select
Depending on the brightness of the environment,
can use the "Backlight Button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) select from 3rd-order
LCD Backlight brightness.
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5. DATALOGGER
5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function
a. Insert the SD card
Prepare a " SD memory card " ( 1 G to 16 G, optional ),
insert the SD card into the " SD card socket " ( 3-9, Fig. 1).
The front panel of the SD card should face against the
down case.
b. SD card Format
If SD card just the first time use into the meter, it
recommend to make the " SD card Format " at first. ,
please refer chapter 7-8 ( page 24 ).
c. Time setting
If the meter is used at first time, it should to adjust the
clock time exactly, please refer chapter 7-1 ( page 21 ).
d. Decimal format setting
The numerical data structure of SD card is
default used the " . " as the decimal, for
example "20.6" "1000.53" . But in certain
countries ( Europe ...) is used the " , " as the
decimal point, for example " 20, 6 "
"1000,53". Under such situation, it should
change the Decimal character at first, details
of setting the Decimal point, refer to Chapter
7-5, page 22.
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5-2 Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time ≧ 1 second )
a. Start the datalogger
Press the " LoggerButton ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 2 Sec. , the LCD will
show the text " LOGGER ", and flashing , at the same time
the measuring data along the time information will be
saved into the memory circuit.
Remark :
* How to set the sampling time, refer to Chapter 7-4,
page 22.
* How to set the beeper sound is enable, refer to
Chapter 7-3, page 22.
b. Pause the datalogger
During execute the Datalogger function , if press the
" Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once will pause the
Datalogger function ( stop to save the measuring data
into the memory circuit temporally ). In the same time
the text of " LOGGER " will stop flashing.
Remark :
If press the " Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once again
will execute the Datalogger again, the text of " LOGGER " will
flashing .
c. Finish the Datalogger
During pause the Datalogger, press the " Logger Button " (
3-8, Fig. 1) continuously at least two seconds, the " Logger "
indication will be disappeared and finish the Datalogger.
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5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0
second )
a. Set sampling time is to 0 second
Press the " Logger Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) >2 Sec. , the LCD will
show the text " Logger ", then press the " Logger Button " (
3-8, Fig. 1 ) once, the " LOGGER " will flashing once and Beeper
will sound once, at the same time the measuring data
along the time information will be saved into the
memory circuit. The lower Display will show the
Position ( Location ) no. and saved into the SD card too.
Remark :
During execute the Manual Datalogger,
It can use the "
▲
Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1) or "
▼
Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to set the measuring position (
1 to 99, for example room 1 to room 99 ) to identify the
measurement location , the lower Display will show P x (
x = 1 to 99 ).
b. Finish the Datalogger
Press the " Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1) continuously at
least two seconds, the " Logger " indication will be
disappeared and finish the Datalogger.
5-4 Check time & Sample information
During the normal measurement ( not execute the
Datalogger ), If press " Time Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1
) once , the TFT LCD display will present the time
information of Year, Month/Date, Hour/Minute & Sampling
time information .
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5-5 SD Card Data structure
1) When the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card
When the first time, the SD card is used into the meter,
the SD card will generate a folder :
EMC01
2)
If the first time to execute the Datalogger,
under the route EMC01\, will generate a new
file name EMC01001.XLS.
After exist the Datalogger, then execute again,
the data will save to the EMC01001.XLS until
Data row reach to 30,000 rows, then
will generate a new file, for example EMC01002.XLS
3)
Under the folder EMC01\, if the total files more
than 99 files, will generate a new route, such as
EMC02\ ........
4)
The file's route structure :
EMC01\
EMC01001.XLS
EMC01002.XLS
.....................
EMC01099.XLS
EMC02\
EMC02001.XLS
EMC02002.XLS
.....................
EMC02099.XLS
EMCXX\
.....................
Remark : XX : Max. value is 10.
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