Precision Digital Corporation PD9000 ConsoliDator+ User manual

PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
Data Logger Excerpts From Instruction Manual
Digital Inputs & Data Logger
If the Data Logger feature is enabled, a digital input can
be used to start / stop, enable, or to capture a log entry
at any time.
•The Data Logger functions are available only if the
Add-On feature has been enabled in the System –
General Settings, see Add-On Features on page 6.
Refer to page 2for Setup Data Logs.
Choose to capture all the data logs or choose any log.
Choose to start / stop all data logs or choose any log.

PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
Data Logger Excerpts From Instruction Manual
Setup Data Logs
The Setup Data Logsmenu is used to configure settings
that are used for logging data to an external USB flash
drive. Any data parameter can be logged; up to 8 data
logs can be created. Each data log can contain from 1 to
12 parameters.
•The Data Logs menu is available only if the Add-On
feature has been enabled in the System – General
Settings, see Add-On Features on page 6.
•For specifications, refer to Data Logger – USB Drive
on page 7.
Setup New Data Log
The setup of the data logs is easy, intuitive, and flexible.
You can create logs that contain the same type of
process data or you can have a mixed of just about
anything you might want to log.
•Navigate to the Data Logs menu
•Press the New key (F4) to create a new log
•An untitled log is created
Log #: Enter log file name
Add: Add items to be logged
Start / Stop: Control the log start & stop
Enable
Switch:
Select an additional log control
Log Trigger: Trigger log on a specific event
Log Interval: Log at the specified interval
Log with
Units:
Each log entry will have the
corresponding engineering units
•Do not change the units for totals, while the data logger is
running; the accumulated total will not be converted to the
new units and the reflected value will not be accurate.

PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
Data Logger Excerpts From Instruction Manual
Add Items to Be Logged
Each log can contain up to 12 process variables, inputs,
outputs, timers, alarm status, relay status, or a
combination of any of the following parameters:
1. mA Inputs
2. Digital Inputs
3. Modbus Inputs
4. Channels
5. Totals
6. Timers
7. Alarms
8. mA Outputs
9. Relay Outputs
10. Digital Outputs
11. Modbus Outputs
Setup Log Start / Stop
The log Start / Stop is used to give the system or the
operator control to start and stop the log process.
The Start / Stop function is available in the View Log
menu via the function keys.
The Start / Stop function can be activated with:
•Screen F1-F4 function keys
•Digital inputs
•Modbus inputs
•Modbus outputs
•Channel Control: Schedule, Sampler
Setup Log Enable Switch
The log Enable Switch can be any item with a binary
value (on / off, 0 / 1, true / false). Log entries will be
made only if the Enable Switch is in the on position.
The Enable Switch input can be:
•Digital input
•Modbus input
•Channel
•Alarm
•Relay Output

PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
Data Logger Excerpts From Instruction Manual
Setup Log Trigger
The Log Trigger can be any event from the list below.
Log entries will be made every time the input is activated.
The Log Trigger input can be:
•Digital input
•Modbus input
•Channel
•Alarm
•Relay Output
The Modbus outputs can be used to trigger log entries.
Setup Log Interval & Log Units
The Log Interval can be from 1 sec to 99:59:59 hh:mm:ss.
Log entries will be made at the selected interval.
In this example the log must be started, and the digital
input 1 must be on to log the tanks volume every minute.
To log continuously without the need to start or enable
the log, deselect the Start / Stop and the Enable Switch
settings.
If engineering units are not needed, deselect the Log
with Units setting.
•If Start / Stop is enabled, the log will stop on a
•power cycle. Make sure to monitor if the power
is turn off and re-start the log when the power is
turned on.
Setup USB Drive
The System – USB Drive provides status information
about the connected flash drive.
•USB Drive Status
•Capacity
•Used Space
•Free Space
Stop when Full: This should be selected, if the oldest
logged data is more important than logging new data.
If Stop when Full is not selected, the oldest block of data
will be deleted to make room for new data.
•The USB Drive menu is available only through
the front panel.

PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
Data Logger Excerpts From Instruction Manual
Safely Remove Flash Drive
To safely remove the flash drive:
Go to the System – USB Drive screen, navigate to the
Remove Device button using the down arrow key, then
press the Remove key.
This procedure allows the USB drive to finish writing any
log data in progress and prevent the lost or corruption of
data.
View Data Logs
In the View Data Logs menu you can see a list of the
active data logs. Press the right arrow key to go to the
log list and to see details of any of the logs.
This screens shows a snapshot of the log in progress. If
the log is not running, the screen will only show the log #
and name. Press Start Log followed by Log Entry to
capture the first log.
Press the Stop Log key to stop logging the selected log.
The Start / Stop function can be enabled or disabled
during the log setup. This function is independent for
each log.
After the log is started, the system will capture the first
log according to the log setup selected.
The Log Entry key allows the user to capture a snapshot
of the process any time.
Note:
There is no provision for viewing previous log records
on the screen. The flash drive must be removed and
connected to a computer to download the saved logs.

PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
Data Logger Excerpts From Instruction Manual
Add-On Features
The Add-On Features can be enabled at the factory or they can
be purchased and enabled by the user at any time. A unique key
code is required to enable Add-On Features.
P/N: PDK9000-M1 Modbus Client/Snooper (Ver. 2.1 & up)
P/N: PDK9000-D1 USB Data Logger (Ver. 2.2 & up)
To purchase an Add-On Feature, follow these steps:
1. Obtain the Device UID (Unique ID), the graphic to the
left shows the location of the Device UID.
2. Place an order for PDK9000-M1 or PDK9000-D1 and
provide the Device UID.
3. A unique key code will be sent to you.
4. Go to the System - General Settings.
5. Navigate to the Features Add-Ons area.
6. Press the Add-On key and enter the unique alpha-
numeric key received.
7. The added feature will be displayed in this window.
Press any arrow key to move to other settings or exit.
USB Drive Settings
The System – USB Drive provides status information
about the connected flash drive.
•USB Drive Status
•Capacity
•Used Space
•Free Space
Stop when Full: This should be selected, if the oldest
logged data is more important than logging new data.
If Stop when Full is not selected, the oldest block of data
will be deleted to make room for new data.
•The USB Drive menu is available only through the
front panel.

PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
Data Logger Excerpts From Instruction Manual
Data Logger – USB Drive
USB Data Logger
Add-On Feature
PDK9000-D1
The Data Logger is an option in the
ConsoliDator+. It can be purchased at
the time the order is placed or it can be
purchased and enabled at any time.
The Data Logger feature is available on
ConsoliDator+ units with a firmware
version 2.2 or greater.
Storage Device
External USB flash drive
Format: FAT32 (32 GB maximum)
Number of
Data Logs
8, maximum
Number of
Variables / Log
12, maximum
Number of
Log Variables
96 variables, maximum
(8 logs x 12 variables / log)
Number of Log
Records
The number of records depends on the
flash drive size. Examples for 32 GB:
1)
4 logs with 8 variables each
1 min rate: ~160,000,000 records
Log time: 60 years
2)
8 logs with 12 variables each
1 min rate: ~70,000,000 records
Log time: 16 years
Log File Type
csv (comma separated value)
Maximum
Log File Size
100 MB
A new file is automatically created
when the log file exceeds 100 MB.
Stop when Full This should be selected if the oldest
logged data is more important than
logging new data.
If Stop when Full is not selected, the
oldest block of data will be deleted to
make room for new data.
Remove Device
Use the Remove Device button, in the
System – USB Drive, to safely remove
the USB drive and prevent data
corruption.
Start / Stop
Selecting this feature enables the Start
/ Stop function key in the View – Data
Logs menu. The Start / Stop function
can be activated using the digital
inputs, F1-F4 function keys in the
Setup – Screens menu, Channel
control schedule, Modbus inputs, and
Modbus outputs.
Log Enable
Switch
The Enable Switch setting can be used
to control the log process using digital
inputs, Modbus inputs, Channel
control, alarms, or relay outputs. Logs
are recorded only if the Enable Switch
input is in the active (on) condition.
Log Trigger
The Log Trigger setting is used to log
data on a specific event; a log can be
triggered using digital inputs, Modbus
inputs, Channel control, alarms, relays.
Manual Log
The user can record a log entry at any
time by using the F4 key in the View –
Logs menu or by assigning a function
key in the Setup – Screens menu.
Log Interval
00:00:01 to 23:59:59 hrs:min:sec
How to Enable Add-On Features
To enable the Data Logger features, see Add-On
Features on page 6.
•The USB Data Logger functions are available
only if the Add-On feature has been enabled in
the System – General Settings, see Add-On
Features on page 6.
Sample Data Log File