Reed Instruments R6050SD User manual

Data Logging
Thermo-
Hygrometer
Instruction
Manual
R6050SD
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 4
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Included...................................................................................................... 4
Specications..........................................................................................5-6
Instrument Display...................................................................................... 7
Display Description .................................................................................... 8
Operating Instructions...........................................................................9-12
Power ON/OFF ...................................................................................... 9
Selecting Measurement Modes ............................................................. 9
Humidity/Temperature Measurement Mode .......................................... 9
Dew Point Measurement Mode ........................................................... 10
Wet Bulb Measurement Mode ............................................................. 10
Type K/J Thermocouple Measurement Mode...................................... 11
Data Hold ............................................................................................. 11
Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings................................11-12
Backlight .............................................................................................. 12
Setup Mode.........................................................................................12-15
Setting the Time and Date (dAtE) ........................................................ 13
Setting Data Decimal Format (dEC)..................................................... 13
Enabling/Disabling Auto Power Off (PoFF).......................................... 13
Enabling/Disabling the Beeper (bEEP) ................................................ 14
Selecting Thermocouple Type (tYPE) .................................................. 14
Selecting the Temperature Unit of Measure (t-CF).............................. 14
Setting the Data Logging Sampling Rate (SP-t) .................................. 14
Formatting the SD Card (Sd F) ............................................................ 15
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Verify Set Time and Date .................................................................... 15
Verify Sampling Rate .......................................................................... 15
Data Logging.......................................................................................15-17
Data Recording Modes....................................................................... 15
Manual Data Logging Mode ............................................................... 16
Automatic Data Logging Mode .......................................................... 16
Transferring Data from the SD Memory Card to a Computer............. 17
Humidity Calibration Procedure ............................................................... 18
Data Stream Output ............................................................................18-19
3.5mm Terminal to RS-232 Serial Connection ................................... 19
System Reset ........................................................................................... 19
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 20
Applications.............................................................................................. 20
Accessories and Replacement Parts ..................................................20-21
FAQ's...................................................................................................21-22
Product Care ............................................................................................ 22
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 23
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 23
Product Support....................................................................................... 23
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R6050SD Data Logging Thermo-
Hygrometer. Please read the following instructions carefully before using
your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter
will provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet the stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
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Safety
Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
Features
bulb temperatures
Included
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Specifications
Temperature
Contact Temperature (Probe sold separately)
Dew Point
Accuracy: Sum of temp and RH accuracy
Wet Bulb
Accuracy: Sum of temp and RH accuracy
Humidity
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General Specifications
Display: Dual Display, LCD
Backlit Display: Yes
Data Hold: Yes
Min: Yes
Datalogging Capabilities: Yes
Real-Time Clock and Date Stamp: Yes
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
Battery Life: Sampling Time Dependent
Product Certications: CE
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Instrument Description
Temperature and
Humidity Meter
SD Series Datalogger
POWER
ESC
FUNC.
HOLD
NEXT
REC
ENTER
R6050SD
SET
TIME
CHECK SAMPLING
CHECK
LOG
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5
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1
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LCD Display
2. POWER
ESC Button
3. SET
Button
5.
NExT Button
ENTER Button
7.
Button
Probe Input Socket
10. Reset Pin
11. Power Adapter Input
12. Tripod Mounting Screw
13. Battery Cover
15. SD Card Slot
Probe Plug
Sensing Head
Probe Handle
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Display Description
3
6
%RH
F
Measurement Reading
7. Record Mode Indicator
8. Data Hold Indicator
9. Low Battery Indicator
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Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
1. Turn the meter on by pressing the POWER button. To turn the meter
off, press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds.
Note:
Selecting Measurement Modes
The R6050SD offers 4 types of measurement modes:
Humidity/Temperature Measurement Mode
1. While the meter is off, plug the Probe into the Probe Input Socket,
then power on the meter by pressing the POWER button.
2.
Selecting Measurement Modes
3. Hold the Probe Handle and face the Probe Head against the
measuring source. The top part of the display will indicate the
humidity value, and the lower part of the display will indicate the
temperature value as shown below.
%RH
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Dew Point Measurement Mode
Selecting Measurement Modes
2. Hold the Probe Handle and face the Probe Head against the
measuring source. The top part of the display will indicate the dew
shown below.
Wet Bulb Measurement Mode
1.
Selecting Measurement Modes
2. Hold the Probe Handle and face the Probe Head against the measuring
source. The top part of the display will
indicate
the wet bulb value, and
the lower part of the display will
indicate
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Type K/J Thermocouple Measurement Mode
Selecting Measurement Modes
thermocouple input jack.
be displayed on the display screen as shown below.
Note:Selecting Thermocouple
Type for details.
K
Data Hold
1. While taking a measurement, press the HOLD button to freeze the
3. Press the HOLD button again to resume normal operation.
Note:POWER
button are disabled.
Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings
1. Press the REC button to enter recording mode as indicated by
and minimum readings.
2. While in recording mode;
REC
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REC button again and the minimum value will appear
hold the REC button for two seconds.
When in recording mode the POWER button is disabled
and the meter cannot be turned off.
Backlight
After powering the meter ON, the LCD Backlight will turn on automatically.
Setup Mode
1. Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enter Setup Mode.
2. Press the NEXT button continuously to scroll through the following
parameters.
Parameter Description
dAtE Set the time and date
dEC
PoFF Enable or disable the auto-power off function
bEEP Turn the beeper on or off
tYPE
t-CF
SP-t Set the data logging sampling rate
Sd F Format the SD memory card
3. Once the appropriate parameter has been selected, follow the
instructions below.
Note:
pressed within 7 seconds.
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Setting the Time and Date (dAtE)
1. Press the ENTER
2. Press the and
3. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for month, day, hour, minute and seconds as
5. After each value has been selected and conrmed, the meter will
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
and resume normal operation. The internal clock will keep accurate time
when the meter is powered off. When new batteries are installed the clock
will have to be reset.
Setting Data Decimal Format (dEC)
Numeric formats vary in different countries. By default the meter is set to
1. Press the and buttons to select between bASIC and Euro.
2. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection and skip to
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
and resume normal operation
Enabling/Disabling Auto Power Off (PoFF)
1.
Press the and
automatically switch OFF after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve
battery life.
2. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection and skip to
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
and resume normal operation.
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Enabling/Disabling the Beeper (bEEP)
1.
Press the and
2. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection and skip to
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
and resume normal operation.
Selecting Thermocouple Type (tYPE)
1. Press the and
2. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection and skip to
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
and resume normal operation.
Selecting the Temperature Unit of Measure (t-CF)
1. Press the and
2. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection and skip to
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
and resume normal operation.
Setting the Data Logging Sampling Rate (SP-t)
Follow steps 1 and 2
1. Press the and buttons to adjust the sampling rate between 0, 1,
2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 1800, and 3600 seconds.
2. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection and skip to
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
and resume normal operation.
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Formatting the SD Card (Sd F)
1.
Press the and
2. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection.
3. Press the ENTER button again to re-conrm.
4. The meter will format the SD card and automatically return to the
Setup menu when formatting is complete.
5. Press the ESC
normal operation.
Note: It is recommended that new SD cards be formatted prior to rst
Verify Set Time and Date
During normal operation press the button to display the
year, month, day, hour and minutes.
Verify Sampling Rate
During normal operation, press the button to view the
selected sampling rate.
Data Logging
Data Recording Modes
Manual Data Logging: Press the LOG button to manually log up to 99
readings on a SD memory card Manual Data Logging Mode.
Automatic Data Logging: Setup the meter parameters in order to
automatically log data on a SD memory card. The number of data points
is limited by the size of the memory card.
Note:
The card must be inserted with the label side facing the rear of the meter.
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Manual Data Logging Mode
In manual mode, the LOG button is pressed to manually log a reading on
the inserted SD card at any time. In order to setup the meter for manual
data logging, follow steps 1 through 8 below.
Setting the
Data Logging Sampling Rate
2. Press the REC
4. Press the SET button to enter the data memory positions selection.
5. Press the and buttons to select one of the 99 data memory
positions in which to record.
6. Press the ENTER button to conrm selection.
7. Press the LOG
ash each time a data point is stored.
REC button
2 seconds to resume normal operation.
Automatic Data Logging Mode
In automatic mode the desired data logging sampling rate is set to 1, 2,
Setting the Data Logging Sampling Rate
setup the meter for automatic data logging, follow steps 1 through 5 below.
1. To begin a data logging session Press the REC
will appear on the LCD.
2. Press the LOG button. The meter will scan for a SD memory card.
If a card is not inserted or the card is defective, the meter will ash
again with another SD memory card.
while in a data logging session.
4. To pause the data logging session press the LOG
will stop ashing. To resume press the LOG button again.
5. To end the current data logging session pause the data logging
session and hold the REC
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Transferring Data from the SD Memory Card to a Computer
1. While the meter is powered Off remove the SD memory card from the
SD card slot.
2. Insert the SD memory card into the computer.
Place Date Time Value Unit Value Unit
1 19-07-10 1:13:10 18.4 22.6 Degree C
2 19-07-10 1:13:12 30 25 Degree C
3 19-07-10 1:13:14 25 35 Degree C
4 19-07-10 1:13:16 45 30 Degree C
5 19-07-10 1:13:18 30 35 Degree C
6 19-07-10 1:13:20 45 25 Degree C
7 19-07-10 1:13:22 50 35 Degree C
8 19-07-10 1:13:24 60 30 Degree C
9 19-07-10 1:13:26 45 28 Degree C
10 19-07-10 1:13:28 30 22.6 Degree C
11 19-07-10 1:13:30 17.5 22.6 Degree C
12 19-07-10 1:13:32 17.5 22.6 Degree C
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10
20
30
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50
60
70
1:13:10 1:13:12 1:13:14 1:13:16 1:13:18 1:13:20 1:13:22 1:13:24 1:13:26 1:13:28 1:13:30 1:13:32
19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10 19-07-10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Value
Unit
Value
Unit
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Humidity Calibration Procedure
In order to calibrate the meter humidity calibration standards are required
meter should be calibrated by following steps 1 through 5 below.
SET and LOG
2. The LCD display will show the same relative humidity measuring
3. Press the and buttons to adjust the upper display until it
calibration value into the memory which will ash conrming it has
been saved.
5. Press the NEXT
resume normal operation.
Note: At any time, you can press the ESC
mode and resume normal operation.
Data Stream Output
and use the following setting to view the data stream.
Terminal Settings:
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41010100000501 = Upper Value, +50.1% RH
Reading
Decimal Place 0-3
Positive (+) = 0,
Negative (-) = 1
°C = 01, °F = 02, %RH = 04
1 = Upper display value,
2 = Lower display value
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41010100000501 = Valeur supérieure, +50.1% RH
Lecture
Position décimale 0-3
Positif (+) = 0, Negatif (-) = 1
4
1 = valeur d'affichage supérieure,
2 = valeur d'affichage inférieure
°C = 01, °F = 02, %RH = 04
3.5mm Terminal to RS-232 Serial Connection
RS-232 Mono Jack
Pin 2 (RX)
Pin 4 (DTX)
Sleeve
Tip
System Reset
If the meter becomes unresponsive or if the display freezes the Reset pin
can be used to reset the instrument.
2. After pressing the Reset pin, power the meter back up by holding the
POWER button for 2 seconds.
3. If resetting the meter does not resolve the issue, please return the
meter to the nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized
Service Center for repair.
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Battery Replacement
When the low battery icon appears on the LCD, the batteries must
be replaced.
located above the top of the kickstand.
2. Remove the battery cover.
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Applications
Accessories and Replacement Parts
R9933
R9975
R9980
R6050SD-PROBE Replacement Probe for R6050SD
R2920 Surface Thermocouple Probe
R2930 Right Angle Thermocouple Probe
R2940
R2950 Immersion Thermocouple Probe
R2960 Needle Tip Thermocouple Probe
TP-01 Beaded Thermocouple
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