PICO picolog 1000 series User manual

USB Data Loggers
PicoLog® 1000 Series
User's Guide
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IPicoLog 1000 Series User's Guide
Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2 Safety warning .................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Legal information ............................................................................................................................... 3
4 Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................ 3
5 Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 4
6 Connecting the logger ......................................................................................................................... 5
7 Getting started ................................................................................................................................... 5
8 Example circuit (voltage) ..................................................................................................................... 6
9 Example circuit (light) ......................................................................................................................... 7
2 Product information ................................................................................................................... 8
1 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 8
2 I/O connector pins .............................................................................................................................. 9
3 USB ADC-11 compatibility mode ...................................................................................................... 10
3 Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 11
Index ........................................................................................................................................... 13
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1PicoLog 1000 Series User's Guide
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The PicoLog 1000 Series PC Data Loggers are medium-
speed, multichannel voltage-input devices for sampling
analog data using a PC. This manual describes the physical
properties of the loggers.
The following PicoLog 1000 Series Data Loggers are available:
Version
Resolution
Channels
PicoLog 1012
10 bits
12
PicoLog 1216
12 bits
16
These devices are designed for use with the PicoLog data logging software and the
PicoScope oscilloscope software. You can also use the PicoLog API supplied to develop
your own programs to collect and analyze data. See the PicoLog 1000 Series
Programmer's Guide for details of the API.
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1.2 Safety warning
We strongly recommend that you read the general safety information below before
using your product for the first time. If the equipment is not used in the manner
specified, then the protection provided may be impaired. This could result in damage
to your computer and injury to yourself or others.
Maximum input range
The inputs of the PicoLog 1000 Series loggers are protected against overvoltages up to
±30 V. Input voltages beyond this range may cause permanent damage to the unit.
Mains voltages
Pico products are not designed for use with mains voltages. To measure mains we
recommend the use of a differential isolating probe specifically designed for such
measurements.
Safety grounding
The ground of every unit is connected directly to the ground of your computer via the
interconnecting cable provided. This is done to minimize interference. If the PC
(especially laptops) is not grounded, reading stability cannot be guaranteed and it may
be necessary to manually ground the equipment.
As with most oscilloscopes and data loggers, you should take care to avoid connecting
the inputs of the unit to any equipment which may be at an unsuitable voltage. If in
doubt, use a voltmeter to check that there is no hazardous AC or DC voltage. Failure
to check may cause damage to the product and/or computer and could cause injury to
yourself or others.
You should assume that the product does not have a protective safety earth. Incorrect
configuration and/or use on voltages outside the maximum input range can be
hazardous.
Cleaning
The unit may be cleaned externally using a cloth dampened slightly with water. Do not
use any other solvents or abrasive cleaning materials.
Repairs
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Repair or calibration of the unit requires
specialized test equipment and may be performed only by Pico Technology or its
authorized distributors.
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1.3 Legal information
The material contained in this release is licensed, not sold. Pico Technology grants a
license to the person who installs this software, subject to the conditions listed below.
Access
The licensee agrees to allow access to this software only to persons who have been
informed of these conditions and agree to abide by them.
Usage
The software in this release is for use only with Pico products or with data collected
using Pico products.
Copyright
Pico Technology claims the copyright of, and retains the rights to, all material
(software, documents etc.) contained in this release. You may copy and distribute the
entire release in its original state, but must not copy individual items within the
release other than for backup purposes.
Liability
Pico Technology and its agents shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury,
howsoever caused, related to the use of Pico Technology equipment or software,
unless excluded by statute.
Fitness for purpose
No two applications are the same: Pico Technology cannot guarantee that its
equipment or software is suitable for a given application. It is your responsibility,
therefore, to ensure that the product is suitable for your application.
Mission-critical applications
This software is intended for use on a computer that may be running other software
products. For this reason, one of the conditions of the license is that it excludes usage
in mission-critical applications, for example life support systems.
Viruses
This software was continuously monitored for viruses during production, but you are
responsible for virus-checking the software once it is installed.
Support
If you are dissatisfied with the performance of this software, please contact our
technical support staff, who will try to fix the problem within a reasonable time scale.
If you are still dissatisfied, please return the product and software to your supplier
within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
Upgrades
We provide upgrades, free of charge, from our web site. We reserve the right to
charge for updates or replacements sent out on physical media.
1.4 Trademarks
Pico Technology, PicoLog and PicoScope are trademarks of Pico Technology
Limited, registered in the United Kingdom and other countries.
PicoScope and Pico Technology are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
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Windows and Excel are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the USA and other countries.
1.5 Accessories
The following items are supplied in all packages:
Standard items
Part no.
PicoLog 1000 Series PC Data Logger
PP543 (PicoLog 1012)
PP544 (PicoLog 1216)
USB cable
MI106
Software and Reference CD-ROM
DI025
USB Installation Guide
DO112
The following additional items are supplied in some packages (see our website for
details):
Additional items
Part no.
Small Terminal Board
PP545
Small Terminal Board User's Guide
DO161
The Small Terminal Board makes connecting wires to the Data Logger much easier.
Instead of soldering wires to a 25-way D-type plug, you can simply insert prepared
wire ends into the screw terminals on the terminal board. The board also contains
solder pads to allow you to fit resistors that divide the input voltage to each channel
by a known ratio, thereby expanding the measuring range by the same ratio. For
example, if you divide the input voltage by 4, then the effective input range of the
Data Logger is increased from 2.5 V to 10 V on that channel.
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1.6 Connecting the logger
Before you connect your logger, you must install the software supplied on the
CD.
To connect the PicoLog logger, plug the cable provided into any available USB port on
your PC.
I/O connector: for the pin-numbering of the I/O connector, see I/O connector pins.
The Pico PP545 Small Terminal Board is specially designed to connect to this socket to
allow you to make connections to individual wires easily without soldering. If you need
to use a ribbon cable to connect your signals to this socket, use the shortest possible
length to avoid introducing too much crosstalk between the signals.
Status LED: this flashes while the device is capturing data. The flash rate depends on
the sampling rate.
USB port: use the USB cable supplied to connect this to the PC that is running the
Pico software. A PC with a USB 2.0 port or faster is recommended for best
performance.
1.7 Getting started
To check that the unit is working, start the PicoScope program by clicking the
PicoScope icon on your desktop:
You should immediately see a signal trace on the screen. As the inputs are high-
impedance, the trace will show noise until a defined voltage is applied to the input. If
you connect a 1.5 V battery between the GND terminal and the C1 analog input (see
I/O connector pins), you should see the signal jump to +1.5 V. Alternatively you can
generate a test voltage using a potential divider connected between the PO output and
a GND terminal.
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1.8 Example circuit (voltage)
This is how to connect a simple voltage source to the Data Logger:
The components of the circuit are as follows:
V
Battery
Any cell, battery or transducer with a voltage output in the range
0 V to +2.5 V.
R
1 MW
The input resistance of the PicoLog Data Logger. You do not have
access to this resistor, but you may need to know its value when
designing your circuit.
C1
Channel 1
The C1 pin on the Data Logger. If you are using the Pico Small
Terminal Board, use the screw terminal marked C1.
GND
Ground
The GND pin on the data logger. If you are using the Pico Small
Terminal Board, use any of the screw terminals marked GND.
Once you have built the circuit, connect it to the Data Logger, run the PicoScope 6
software and watch the trace on the display. When the voltage source is connected,
the trace should rise to the level of the source voltage. When the voltage source is
disconnected, the trace should fall to zero volts.
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1.9 Example circuit (light)
Here is an example of a sensor circuit that you could connect to the logger.
The components of the circuit are as follows:
R1
R2
R3
ORP12
100 kW
1 MW
A light-dependent resistor of type ORP12 or similar. In the dark
this acts like a fixed resistor with a high value of 1 MW or more,
but when exposed to light its resistance drops in proportion to the
brightness of the light, down to several kW.
A fixed resistor to limit the current through R1.
The input resistance of the PicoLog Data Logger. You do not have
access to this resistor, but you may need to know its value when
designing your circuit.
C1
Channel 1
The C1 pin on the data logger. If you are using the Pico Small
Terminal Board, use the screw terminal marked C1.
PO
+2.5 V
The power output pin on the data logger. If you are using the Pico
Small Terminal Board, use the screw terminal marked 2.5.
GND
Ground
The GND pin on the data logger. If you are using the Pico Small
Terminal Board, use any of the screw terminals marked GND.
Once you have built the circuit, connect it to the Data Logger, run the PicoScope 6
software and watch the trace on the display. When the sensor is exposed to light, the
trace should rise to almost 2.5 V. When the sensor is covered, the trace should fall to
a value close to 0 V.
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2 Product information
2.1 Specifications
PicoLog 1012
PicoLog 1216
Maximum sampling rate
continuous streaming
block mode [1]
100 kS/s single-channel
1 MS/s single-channel
Buffer size
Analog inputs
analog bandwidth (-3 dB)
input type
input voltage range
8k sample internal buffer shared by all
channels;
1 million sample limit using SDK
12 [2]
16 [2]
DC to 70 kHz
Single-ended, unipolar
0 to +2.5 V
linearity (at 25 °C)
1 LSB
resolution
10 bits
12 bits
accuracy
1%
0.5%
overload protection
±30 V to ground
input coupling
DC
input impedance
1 MΩ
Digital outputs (D0...D3)
2
4 [2]
Digital outputs (PWM)
None
1
period
duty cycle
100 µs to 1800 µs
adjustable from 0% to 100% in 1% steps
Digital outputs (all)
logic low voltage
logic high voltage
current limiting
Power output for sensors
Ground fault current protection
I/O connector
Environmental operating
conditions
for quoted accuracy
general operation
relative humidity
100 mV (typical)
3.3 V
1 kΩ resistors in series with outputs
2.5 V @ 10 mA, current-limited
0.9 A thermal self-resetting fuse
25-way D female
20°C to 50°C for quoted accuracy
0°C to 70°C overall
5% to 80% RH
Compliance
CE (EMC) class A emissions & immunity
FCC emissions
PC connection
USB
Dimensions
Weight
45 mm x 100 mm x 140 mm
(1.77" x 3.94" x 5.51")
< 200 g (7.05 oz)
Notes:
1. Block mode is supported by PicoScope and the PicoLog 1000 Series API. The
PicoLog software will allow a Fast Block capture with one PicoLog 1000 Series
device connected to the PC.
2. Except in USB ADC-11 compatibility mode (see I/O connections table)
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2.2 I/O connector pins
The I/O connector is the 25-way connector on the front of the unit. Pin numbers and
signal names are as follows. See Specifications for further details of input and output
characteristics.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
DO2
DO3
DO4
PO
Pin no.
Pin name
Function
Shell
GND
Ground
1
DO1
Digital out
2
GND
Ground
Analog in
Digital out
Power out
0 to +2.5 V
3.3 V
2.5 V @ 10 mA
Characteristics
0.15 A resettable
fuse2
3.3 V
0.9 A resettable
fuse2
Y
Y
NC
Y
PicoLog
1012
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
PicoLog
1216
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
NC
Y
ADC-111
Y
Y
Y
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
18
GND
GND
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
PWM
Ground
Analog in
PWM
output
0.9 A resettable
fuse2
0 to +2.5 V
3.3 V
Y
Y
NC
Y
Y
Y
NC
NC
Note 1: These outputs are available when the unit is used in USB ADC-11
compatibility mode.
Note 2: The ground pins are protected by resettable fuses. If you connect one of the
ground pins to a voltage source such as a power pack, and the voltage
source shares a ground connection with the USB cable to the Data Logger,
then a large current will flow into the ground pin. The fuse will detect this
condition and disconnect the pin before damage is caused to the Data
Logger. The fuse will automatically reset itself when the voltage source is
disconnected from the input pin.
Note 3: NC = not connected
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The I/O connector pins are numbered as follows:
2.3 USB ADC-11 compatibility mode
The PicoLog 1000 Series data loggers may be used as replacements for the USB ADC-
11, an 11-channel data logger previously available from Pico Technology. The 1000
Series units have all the functions of the USB ADC-11 and some extra functions, such
as extra digital outputs, a PWM output and a sensor power output. They also have a
faster USB interface and more advanced driver software.
If you use a 1000 Series unit with old versions of PicoScope and PicoLog that were
released before April 2009, then it will automatically emulate a USB ADC-11. You can
continue to use the unit as an USB ADC-11 if you wish, or you can upgrade your
software to enable the extra functions of the new unit.
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Glossary
Accuracy. The closeness between measured values and true values. This is more
usually expressed as the error, as a percentage of full scale, between the measured
value and the true value.
ADC. Analog to Digital Converter. An ADC samples analog signals and converts them
to digital data for storage and processing. It is an essential component of a data
logger.
Analog bandwidth. The range of input frequencies over which the measured signal
power is at least half its true value. This corresponds to a drop in amplitude of about
29%.
Duty cycle. For a square wave signal, the proportion of the time that the signal
spends at the high level divided by the period of the signal, expressed as a
percentage. Thus, a symmetrical square wave has a duty cycle of 50%.
Input impedance. The impedance of the input channels of the logger with the input
disconnected. Impedance is the total opposition (due to resistance, capacitance and
inductance) offered to the flow of an alternating current.
Linearity. The ideal output of an ADC is a linear function of its analog input. Linearity
is a measure of the worst-case deviation from this ideal characteristic.
Maximum sampling rate. A figure indicating the maximum number of samples the
ADC is capable of acquiring per second. Maximum sample rates are usually given in
accurately it can represent the high-frequency details in a signal.
Overload protection. The maximum voltage that can be applied across the inputs of
the ADC without causing damage to it.
PWM. Pulse-width modulation. A way of conveying analog information by means of a
single binary signal. The PWM output from the PicoLog 1000 Series units is a square
wave between 0 volts and +3.3 volts, with variable duty cycle. The average voltage of
the signal is the peak voltage, 3.3 volts, multiplied by the duty cycle.
Resolution. A value, in bits, indicating the number of distinct input levels that the
ADC can turn into digital values.
USB. Universal Serial Bus. This is a standard port that enables you to connect external
devices to PCs. A full-speed USB 2.0 port operates at up to 480 megabits per second.
The PicoLog 1000 Series is also compatible with any USB port from USB 1.1 upwards.
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Index
A
Accessories 4
Accuracy 8, 11
ADC 11
ADC-11 compatibility mode 8, 10
Analog bandwidth 11
Analog inputs 8
B
Bandwidth 8
Block mode 8
C
Circuit example 6, 7
Compliance 8
Connections 5
D
Digital outputs 8
Dimensions 8
Duty cycle 8, 11
E
Environmental conditions 8
Example circuit 6, 7
I
I/O connector 5, 8
pins 9
table 9
Input coupling 8
Input impedance 8, 11
Input range
expanding 4
L
LDR 7
LED 5
Legal information 3
Linearity 8, 11
M
Maximum sampling rate 8, 11
O
Overload protection 8, 11
Overview 1
P
PC connection 8
PicoScope 5
Power output 8
PWM 9, 11
PWM output 8, 9, 10
R
Resolution 1, 8, 11
S
Safety warning 2
Sampling rate 5, 8
Small terminal board 4, 5, 6, 7
Specifications 8
Status LED 5
Streaming mode 8
T
Terminal board 4, 5, 6, 7
Trademarks 3
U
USB 11
USB ADC-11 compatibility mode 10
USB port 5, 8
V
Voltage input connection 6
W
Weight 8
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