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UNIVERSAL MODBUS DATALO GGER
USERMANUAL
EasyLog

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Index
1. General description.......................................................... 3
2. Technical features............................................................4
3. Quick Start .........................................................................5
3.1 Cabling and connection ....................................................................5
3.2 SD Card..........................................................................................................5
3.3 Serial................................................................................................................5
3.4 Ethernet .........................................................................................................5
3.5 Power supply .............................................................................................5
4. Access and configuration ...............................................6
4.1 Network IP address.................................................................................6
4.2 DHCP settings............................................................................................ 7
4.3 Login and authentication.................................................................8
5. IP settings...........................................................................8
6. Programming ....................................................................11
6.1 Main menu....................................................................................................11
6.2 Adding a new device..........................................................................12
6.3 Variables configuration................................................................... 13
6.4 File System................................................................................................ 16
6.5 System configuration.........................................................................17
6.6 Maintenance .......................................................................................... 22
6.7 Info.................................................................................................................. 22
7. Return and repair............................................................ 23

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GRAPHIC DESIGN
MARKETING
DEVELOPMENT
1. General description
It is set up through a Web interface, connecting it to a computer or to a
mobile device. Its configuration is very easy and intuitive and it doesn’t need
any coding language knowledge.
It is configured through any web browser,
so without the installation of any software
application.
EasyLog has an extended library of already
configured tools, once the tool is chosen
the variable set up is automatic.
The user can easily choose which one of
the variables wants to memorise and
which one does not want to, specifying the
sampling time.
Stored data are saved on a removable SD
card in a text file that can be easily
imported by any software.
If connected to a network, EasyLog can
automatically send data to a remote
server via FTP protocol or directly to a WEB
portal via MQTT/JSON protocols.
EasyLog is a datalogger for all ModBus RTU communication protocol or ModBus TCP
equipped systems.
Content of the
package
EasyLog can be purchased in
the following versions:
Single product:
P/N: EL00010PU
•n. 1 EasyLog Basic
•n. 1 Quick Start
Starter Kit:
P/N: EL00010EK
•n. 1 EasyLog Basic
•n. 1 16GB SD Card
•n. 1 Ethernet cable
•n. 1 Current meter Modbus
•n. 1 Power supply
•n. 1 Quick Start

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SAFETY INFORMATION
2. Technical features
CPU
I/O
32b Arm® Cortex®-M4 MCU+FPU
Signalling LEDs
2MBytes Flash ROM
No. 1 Ethernet port 10/100 Mb/s
256 KBytes RAM
No. 1 galvanically isolated RS485 serial port
(on terminal)
Internal RTC clock, battery backed
up
MECHANICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
IP21 plastic case for DIN rail
Operating temperature: -20°C ÷ 60°C
Dimensions: 90 x 60 x 18 mm, 1 DIN
module
Relative humidity: from 0 to 80% without
condensation
Connector for SD card insertion
POWER SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION
Power supply: 10-32VDC
Average consumption: < 1,5 W
•Radio device could be inappropriate near electronic devices.
•Do not install EasyLog close to medical devices like pacemakers or hearing aid. EasyLog could
interfere with the regular functioning of these devices.
•Do not use EasyLog inside aircrafts.
•Do not install EasyLog close to oil station, fuel storages, chemical plants, explosion sites as
EasyLog could disturb the functioning of technical structures.
•EasyLog can cause interferences if used close to television sets, radios, or personal computers.
•It is recommended to only use tested and specific accessories compatible with EasyLog to avoid
every possible damage.

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Fig. 2 RS485 connector
Fig. 3 Ethernet connector
Fig. 4 Power connection
3. Quick Start
3.1 Cabling and connection
Wiring and installation of EasyLog are very simple.
This guide briefly illustrates how to make electrical connections and settings
for initial access.
3.2 SD Card
EasyLog stores data in a standard "SD card". Insert the
SD card with the connectors face toward the silk-
screen printed part, as shown in Fig.1.
The connector is a push-push type: to insert the card,
press it until a click is felt. To remove the SD card,
press lightly; by clicking, the card will lift a bit and it
can be withdrawn. We always recommend the use of
industrial-grade SD.
3.3 Serial
If you use the serial port to read data from ModBus RTU
devices, connect the RS485 wires as shown in Fig.2.
3.4 Ethernet
If you are using an Ethernet connection to read data
from ModBus TCP devices, insert the jack of the Ethernet
cable into the appropriate RJ connector of the EasyLog,
as shown in Fig.3.
3.5 Power supply
Connect EasyLog to a 10-32Vdc power supply as in Fig.4.
There is no polarity to be respected.
Fig. 1 SD Card insert

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Fig. 5 IP address verification on your PC
4. Access and configuration
EasyLog has an integrated WEB server, therefore it is configured using a
standard browser. To access the configuration pages, enter the EasyLog IP
address from the browser of your PC, tablet or smart phone.
The device you connect from must be within the same network as EasyLog
(Par 4.1)
4.1 Network IP address
The default IP address of EasyLog is
192.168.1.100.
If your network is of the same IP class:
192.168.1 ..., go to paragraph 4.3,
otherwise follow the instructions from
point 4.2 to set the correct IP address.
To identify the IP class of your network, run the IPCONFIG command from the
command prompt.
In Fig.5, the IP address of the PC is 192.168.1.5. It belongs to the same class /
network as EasyLog, since the firsts 3 numbers (192, 168 and 1) are the same. It
is therefore possible to reach EasyLog from the PC browser.
If the network is NOT in the 192.168.1 class, you can proceed in 2 ways:
1. Set up EasyLog to work in DHCP (see paragraph 4.2)
2. Set a valid IP on EasyLog (see chapter 5)

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Fig. 6 DIP-SWITCH position for DHCP
4.2 DHCP settings
To set up DHCP set DIP SWITCH in the following way:
1 =ON
2 =OFF
Possible configuration set up:
Connect EasyLog to the LAN via an Ethernet cable (Par. 3.3) and power it (Par.
3.4). When the Status LED flashes at regular intervals, EasyLog is ready for
using. At this point you can proceed in 2 ways:
A. by determining the IP address via a network discovery software (e.g.
Advanced IP Scanner or Free IP Scanner). Then enter the address found
on the browser.
B. type http://easylog.local in the browser. Thanks to the dDNS protocol,
EasyLog will respond to the request allowing the user to access the
configuration pages without knowing the exact IP. This option is
available if the Bonjour service or other dDNS service (generally
present) are available on the PC from which you access.
N.B. Use this option by connecting one EasyLog at most in the same
LAN.
DIP-SWITCH 1
DIP-SWITCH 2
Meaning
OFF
OFF
It uses the previously saved configuration.
Original configuration is 192.168.1.100
ON
OFF
It activates DHCP and ignores saved configuration
OFF
ON
It uses IP 192.168.1.100 and ignores saved configuration

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Fig. 7 Login
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
4.3 Login and authentication
Once the IP address has been defined, type it
in the browser. This will allow you to access the
EasyLog configuration pages.
The first screen (Fig.7) is the authentication
page with username and password.
The default values are:
Username: admin
Password: admin
5. IP settings
Assigning a defined IP address to EasyLog.
1. Connect EasyLog to the PC using an ethernet cable.
2. From the Windows menu, select Settings (Fig.8).
3. Choose Network and Internet (Fig.9).
4. Select Ethernet (Fig.10) and the menu will open.
5. Click on "Edit tab options". A tab with all the network resources will
appear (Fig.12).

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Fig. 13
Fig. 14
6. Place the mouse over Ethernet, press the right button and choose
"Properties”.
7. From the Ethernet properties menu (Fig.13), select "Internet Protocol
version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”and press the properties button. The following
screen will open (Fig.14).
8. Make a note of all existing settings that will be used later for recovery.
9. Set the IP address to 192.168.1.100.
10. Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and confirm with OK.
11. You can now open the web browser and type in 192.158.1.100 to
configure EasyLog.
12. Login with username and password.
The default values are
Username: admin
Password: admin (Fig. 7)
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
Fig. 10

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Fig. 15
13. Select "Network" from the Configurations menu to set the EasyLog
network parameters to match those of your Ethernet network.
For example, if in the original screen in Fig.7 the IP address was
192.168.10.1, set EasyLog to 192.168.10.100. (Example in Fig. 15).
14. Save the new EasyLog configuration.
15. Restore values on the PC.
16. EasyLog is ready to be used in the same network as your PC.