McElroy DataLogger DL3 Reference guide

Recon
Turn on the Recon by pressing the Power button. Turn on the
DataLogger® by pushing the multifunction switch.
Turn off the Recon by pressing the Power button if it is on. Note:
it is best to disconnect (or stop communications) between the Recon
and DataLogger® before turning off the Recon. The DataLogger®
cannot be turned off, especially while logging data. The
DataLogger® will automatically turn itself off if not logging data or 2
minutes elapsed since the Recon last communicated with it.
Reset: To reset a Recon, hold down the Power button for 5 seconds
Date and Time: To set date and time: Tap Start > Settings. Tap
the System tab. Tap Clock & Alarms. Select the respective time
and date field by tapping on it and adjust the values accordingly.
For example to change the hour field, tap on it and then use the up
and down arrow keys to adjust the number up or down. [For more
details, refer to the Setting Time and Date section in the operator's
manual to check and set the correct date and time. It is very
important to set the correct time and date because joint reports
are time stamped using the Recon’s clock.]
DataLogger®DL3
Quick Reference Card
Connect Pressure Transducer to Fusion Machine with a proper
hydraulic quick disconnect.
Multifunction Switch
1. Turns on the DataLogger®if it is off (both LED’s off). Once
turned on, the DataLogger®will remain on for 2 minutes
if there is no communication activity. Otherwise, the
DataLogger®will stay on as long as there is communication
between it and a Recon. Every time this switch is pressed, it
adds another 2 minutes to the on time.
2. Takes temperature reading if the DataLogger®is on but not in
data logging mode. For as long as this switch is held, the
temperature will be displayed on the Recon screen.
3. Stops logging if the DataLogger®is in data logging mode.
This switch must be held for longer than 3 seconds to turn off
logging.
Note: The DataLogger®turns itself off, therefore, it does not have an
OFF switch.
LED’s
Solid Orange LED on DataLogger® indicates it is initializing.
Flashing Green LED on the DataLogger® indicates it is operating
normally.
Flashing Red LED on the DataLogger® indicates it is logging data.
Holding the DataLogger® button for 3 seconds stops logging.
Wired
Flashing Blue LED indicates Wired DataLogger is communicating
with Recon.
Wireless
Flashing Blue LED indicates Bluetooth® radio is in standby mode.
Solid Blue LED indicates DataLogger® is communicating with
Recon.

Log Data
The pipes should be faced off and aligned. Open the carriage and
place the heater on the guide rods between the faced pipe ends.
Tab the Start button and wait till the stopwatch appears at the
bottom of the Recon screen.
Close the carriage to bring the pipe ends against the heater and
follow the proper shift sequence on the fusion unit and the pipe
manufacturer’s recommendations for fusing pipe.
To conserve Recon battery, you may exit the Log/Status dialog
box by tapping the Xat the top right hand corner and then turn
off the Recon. You may turn on the Recon and reconnect to the
DataLogger®at any time or near the end of the fusion process.
At the end of the fusion process, stop logging before opening the
carriage or changing pressures. To stop logging, press and hold
the DataLogger® multifunction switch for over 3 seconds or from the
Recon.
The recorded joint report will be transfer to the Recon automatically
at the end of each joint when the Recon is connected to the
DataLogger®. The latest report appears on the screen for review.
Recommended Precautions
Fully charge the Recon before each use for optimal battery
performance. Stop communications and then turn off the Recon
whenever monitoring is not necessary.
Make copies of the reports on a PC or print out hard copies to
prevent data loss.
For more complete details of the DataLogger®see the operator’s
manual or call your McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. distributor.
Setup to Log Data
Tap Start > Programs > McElroy DL3-PCC, then Menu > Log/
Status.
In the Log/Status dialog box, tap Setup… to begin entering
information for the next joint. A series of dialog boxes will prompt
you to enter the information one step at a time.
If SDR or DR is unknown, measure the actual wall thickness and
select WT.
Enter interfacial pressures and the Recon automatically calculates the
corresponding carriage pressures.
Drag pressure must be entered for each fusion cycle. See fusion
machine’s operations manual for measuring drag. Enter the
measured drag pressure and tab Next. If you tab Next without
entering a value, the default drag value of 30 psi will be added by
the DataLogger®.
Set the carriage pressures according to the recommended gauge
pressures.
Measure heater temperature by holding the top of the DataLogger®
about 4 inches from the heater plate and perpendicular to the
heater plate, pointing the temperature sensor at the heater plate.
Press and hold the DataLogger®multifunction switch to turn on the
guidance lasers. Adjust the distance between the DataLogger®
and the heater plate until the two laser beams converge to a single
point. Use the Recon screen to read the temperature. Once the
temperature is stable, release the DataLogger®multifunction switch to
record the temperature. The temperature box flashes * Log xxx°F to
indicate the recorded temperature.
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