MONARCH INSTRUMENT TRACK-IT User manual

Instruction Manual
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Track-It™ USB Barometric
Pressure/Altitude/Temp Data Logger

SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully, and retain this manual for
future reference.
2. Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent with these operating
instructions or under any conditions that exceed the environmental specifications
stated.
3. This instrument is not user serviceable. For technical assistance, contact the sales
organization from which you purchased the product.
In order to comply with EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This product may contain material
which could be hazardous to human health and the environment. DO NOT
DISPOSE of this product as unsorted municipal waste. This product needs to
be RECYCLED in accordance with local regulations; contact your local authorities for
more information. This product may be returnable to your distributor for recycling;
contact the distributor for details.
Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies.
See www.monarchinstrument.com for details.
Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty Coverage information is available
online at www.monarchinstrument.com.
Track-It is a trademark of Monarch Instrument.
Excel is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1.0 DESCRIPTION............................................................................1
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3.1 Preferences .........................................................................2
3.2 Input Setup..........................................................................3
3.3 Display Setup.......................................................................3
4.0 LCD............................................................................................4
4.1 Real-Time Values .................................................................4
4.2 Time and Date .....................................................................4
4.3 Memory Used......................................................................5
4.4 Display Icons........................................................................5
5.0 LED............................................................................................5
6.0 PUSHBUTTON FUNCTION ........................................................5
7.0 ANALOG INPUT ........................................................................7
8.0 PROTECTION.............................................................................7
9.0 BATTERY ...................................................................................7
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10.0 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................9
10.1 Compliance......................................................................10
11.0 ACCESSORIES........................................................................11

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1.0 DESCRIPTION
The Track-It™ Barometric Logger is an
extremely versatile compact battery-
powered data logger that can record
up to 64,000 samples of barometric
pressure and/or temperature data.
The logger has a built-in display to view
data and alarm/recording indications
in the field. Barometric (also known as
atmospheric) pressure can be displayed in a variety of engineering units. It can
also be used as an altimeter. The unit is easily configured using the downloadable
Track-It™ DataLogger Software. Simply plug the unit directly into a USB port on
the PC to allow for programming, upload of data, and to display data in real time.
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IMPORTANT:Beforeusing your Track-It™ DataLogger,youshouldfirstdownload
and install the USB Drivers and DataLogger Software. Please refer to the Quick
Start Guide that was provided with your Data Logger, or you can download the
Quick Start Guide.
The free Track-It™ DataLogger Software gives the user complete control in
programming the Logger and allows for the upload, examination, and archiving
of data recorded on the Logger.
Some of the features are:
• Delayed recordings, fixed duration recordings by time or number of samples,
multiple record times, manual record by button press, record on alarms
• Sample rates from 2 seconds to 24 hours; instantaneous, average, maximum
or minimum values
• Two Alarms (High or Low), latched or momentary, and record under these
alarm conditions
• Input scaling and offset for analog modules, engineering unit selection for
internal sensors

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• Button functions, LED functions, and LCD functions
• Display of data graphically, digitally, or tabular formats with alarm indication
• Export user-selected data in CSV format for import into Excel; filter data to be
exported
• Simple setup (single screen) or advanced mode
Track-It™ DataLogger Software is available for download here:
https://monarchinstrument.com/Software/Track-It_Software.zip
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The Track-It DataLogger Software runs on a PC and allows the user to connect
the logger through a USB connection to program the logger or review the data.
The operation of the Track-It DataLogger Software is described in its own manual
which is accessed via the Help – Manual option.
There are a few unique options specifically for this Logger which are covered
below.
3.1 Preferences
Select Preferences then the Eng Units tab.
You will see the pop-up box shown right.
These Engineering Units apply to the data
read from the Logger and displayed on
the graph or in the data table. Select your
desired Pressure Engineering Units.
If the Units from Logger box is checked, the
selection of engineering units here is ignored and the engineering units used
will be as set by the default in the Logger. If the Units from Logger box is
unchecked, then the unit selected here will override that set in the Logger.
Barometric Loggers can be set to act like an Altimeter with the option of
Feet or Meter for measurement.

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3.2 Input Setup
Under the Device Setup tab, select
the Input tab and the Chan 1 tab.
Select Internal Channel Type to
use the device’s built-in sensor and
select an engineering unit which will
be the default engineering units that
will be displayed on the Logger LCD.
The units selected here will be used when reading data from the Logger
unless overridden in the Preferences menu.
Select External Channel Type to program the analog input. See Software
Manual for more details.
Note that selecting anything other than Instantaneous for Sample Mode
(the Logger only takes a reading at the Record Rate) will cause the Logger to
take readings at the highest sample rate and will have an adverse effect on
the battery life.
The Chan 2 tab is similar but for the Internal Temperature channel or optional
External source. This secondary channel can be disabled; in which case the
Logger will only record Channel 1 and not Channel 2.
3.3 Display Setup
Under the Device Setup tab select the Display tab.
These settings allow the user to decide what is displayed on the Logger
LCD (rotating to the next each time the button is pressed) and defines the
function of the LED.
The Display List column shows the LCD Display Functions that are available to
be displayed on the Logger and the LCD Display column shows the functions
that will be displayed on the Logger. The user can move the options between
the columns by selecting the option (clicking on it) and using the arrow keys.

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4.0 LCD
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) shows
status and real-time information and is
user programmable via the Track-It™
DataLogger Software. Not all segments
are available in all modes. The LCD
is activated when the pushbutton
is pressed and will shut off after a
predetermined time as programmed. The following information may be shown
on the display (user programmed) - each button press will show the next value.
4.1 Real-Time Values
Set real-time values for one or both channels in engineering units relevant
to the logger type. Engineering units are PSI, kPA, Bar, mBar, Atm, inHg,
mmHg, Feet, Meters, °C, and °F. What is visible is dependent on how
the unit is programmed.
4.2 Time and Date
Set time and date in the form of hours and minutes with blinking colon (12
or 24-hour format) such as 12:20 AM followed by the year (20XX) then the
month and date (i.e., 11:25 for November 25).

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4.3 Memory Used
The display lists the amount of memory used such as 20.05% m.
4.4 Display Icons
Bell with up arrow (High Alarm) or down arrow (Low Alarm) — On
steady if any alarms are enabled; blinks if any alarm occurred and
is current. The unit does not have to be recording for the alarms
to be monitored. Alarms can be reset by the user (see section 6.0
PUSHBUTTON FUNCTION).
Recording — On steady if recording is enabled but the unit is not
currently recording (armed but not recording); blinking if currently
recording data, triggered by any source (timers, alarms, button
toggle).
Battery Condition — Shows Full (solid), Half and Empty; blinks when
battery is too low to reliably operate.
5.0 LED
The LED (Light Emitting Diode) can be programmed to blink when the unit is
waiting to record, when the unit is recording (green blink) or when there is
an alarm condition (red blink). The blink period (time between blinks) is user
programmable. Note that enabling the LED increases the drain on the battery.
The LED is also used in conjunction with the pushbutton to indicate setup states.
6.0 PUSHBUTTON FUNCTION
The pushbutton functions are programmable using Track-It™ DataLogger
Software.
Short press (0 - 1 second) will activate the LCD view. Successive short presses will
rotate the views as programmed.
REC

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Press and hold - (1 - 2 seconds… LED flashes once ) – Releasing the button
during this interval (if enabled by program) toggles record mode. If the unit is
currently recording it will stop the recording. If the unit is currently NOT recording
it will start recording.
Note: Other events may impact the record mode if they have been set to trigger
the recording. This button will not stop any recording started by other triggers.
Display will show rCOn for record on or rOFF for record OFF.
Continue to hold button until LED’s second flash then release button –
Releasing the button during this interval (if enabled by program) resets any alarms
(holds/latches, arrow indications) and will stop any alarm triggered recordings
currently active. The display will indicate rSt for reset.
The Barometric Logger has a special Relative mode which allows the user to set
the local pressure reading as an offset and effectively “zero” the display. This is
especially useful when using the device as an altimeter.
Continue to hold button until LED’s third flash then release button –
This toggles the logger Relative display mode indicated by rEL for relative ON. If
the Relative mode is active, this will revert to the relative OFF (normal) mode, as
indicated by AbS for Absolute.
Continue to hold button until LED’s fourth flash then release
button – This will set the current pressure/altitude value to 0.00 indicated by
Zero.
Continue to hold button until LED’s fifth flash then
release button – This will shut off the display.

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7.0 ANALOG INPUT
Most Track-It Data Loggers have the ability to measure up to 2 channels of
analog inputs (4-20 mA, 0-5 V dc etc) using external analog modules that plug
onto the USB connector. These may be purchased from your supplier and are
programmed using the Track-It™ DataLogger Software.
NOTE: Analog recordings are made via the USB connector. If possible (button
programmed), STOP RECORDING before plugging the recorder into the PC so
as not to record the USB signals; otherwise, use the Track-It Software Stop
Recording button under the Device Setup tab as soon as the device is plugged
into the PC.
8.0 PROTECTION
The Data Logger comes with a protective splash-
proof rubber cover to protect the USB connector and
provide some degree of bump and water protection.
The unit should have the cover on when traveling.
The button can be operated when the cover is in place. The cover cannot be
fitted when analog modules are attached.
NOTE: The unit should not be immersed in liquid. This product is not waterproof.
9.0 BATTERY
Track-It Barometric Data Loggers come with the option of a standard CR2032 3.0
V coin cell or extended long-life EF651625 3.6 V Lithium Thionyl Chloride non-
rechargeable battery installed.
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To replace the battery - loosen the two screws on the back of the Logger and
remove the bottom case half.
Caution: The screws have small plastic washers.