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1INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................2
2QUICK START: EASY STEPS TO DATA LOGGING ...............................................................................................................3
3EXAMPLE APPLICATION .........................................................................................................................................................3
4CONNECTING ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Terminal Strip Arrangement.................................................................................................................................................4
4.2 Generic Terminal Allocations...............................................................................................................................................4
4.3 RS232 Interface....................................................................................................................................................................5
4.4 Switch inputs ........................................................................................................................................................................5
4.5 Cable Preparation..................................................................................................................................................................6
4.6 Power Supply........................................................................................................................................................................6
5SETUP FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Setting the time & date .........................................................................................................................................................8
5.2 To Define the Data Sample(s) to be Recorded......................................................................................................................9
5.3 To Enable Recording of Second Data Sample....................................................................................................................10
5.4 To Select whether the STX and ETX Identifiers are Logged..............................................................................................11
5.5 To Add Separator between First & Second Data Samples..................................................................................................11
5.6 To Add a Line Break after Each Data Set...........................................................................................................................12
5.7 To Set a Timeout ................................................................................................................................................................12
5.8 To Enable Logging from the Second RS232 Input.............................................................................................................13
5.9 To Set the Baud Rate..........................................................................................................................................................13
5.10 To Select a Logging Interval...............................................................................................................................................14
5.11 To Record Data to a Single Log File ..................................................................................................................................14
5.12 To Customise File Names...................................................................................................................................................15
5.13 To Disable the Time-Stamp................................................................................................................................................16
5.14 To Record all Data (Disable Sampling)..............................................................................................................................16
5.15 To Output RS232 Data from the SpaceLogger.S10............................................................................................................17
5.16 To Enable a Handshake Response......................................................................................................................................17
5.17 To Record Unprintable ASCII Characters..........................................................................................................................19
5.18 To Record the Status of the Digital Input Channels............................................................................................................19
5.19 To Output a File’s Content to RS232 Output on Card Initialisation ...................................................................................20
5.20 Logic Inversion of the Received Signal..............................................................................................................................20
5.21 Resetting the SpaceLogger.S10 to Default Settings............................................................................................................21
5.22 SETUP.TXT file.................................................................................................................................................................22
5.23 Notes on saving file SETUP.TXT ......................................................................................................................................23
6LOGGING.................................................................................................................................................................................24
6.1 SD Card..............................................................................................................................................................................24
6.2 Data Transfer......................................................................................................................................................................25
7SPACELOGGER.S10 SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................26
APPENDICES .....................................................................................................................................................................................28
A1 SETUP.TXT Commands ....................................................................................................................................................28
A2 ASCII –American Standard Code for Information Interchange.........................................................................................30
A3 Guarantee............................................................................................................................................................................31
A4 Electromagnetic Conformity...............................................................................................................................................32
A5 WEEE (Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .......................................................................................33
A6 RoHS Statement .................................................................................................................................................................33

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1INTRODUCTION
The SpaceLogger®.S10 is designed as a stand-alone data logger for serial data logging from a wide
range of devices and sensors with RS232 output.
SpaceLogger.S10 records samples of data from up to two RS232 data sources.
Each data record is date & time-stamped. A new file (default format is .CSV) is generated for
each day’s worth of data.
Data is stored onto an SD card. SD cards with up to 2 GByte capacity are compatible with
SpaceLogger. Higher capacity cards are not compatible. SpaceLogger will also accept other
compatible data storage cards, such as MMC and MMC mobile.
The SD card can be removed from the logger and inserted into a card reader connected to a PC.
Stored data files are accessed in the same way as files on the computer's other disk drives. The
text files may be read and manipulated in any standard Office applications (e.g. Notepad or MS
Excel).
The SpaceLogger.S10 will also output RS232 data to another device. Refer to section 5.15 for
details.
The logger requires a 7 - 30 volt DC supply which can be provided by an AC/DC mains adaptor or
suitable battery.
Document revision summary
Issue
Date
Description
1
Feb 2012
Original document
2
Aug 2013
Firmware version 2v2h. Second RS232 input implemented. Second
data sample added. Single log file option added. Handshake with
response function added. Improved definitions for STX and ETX
including extended strings and logging controls. Logic inversion of
RS232 input enabled.
3
Sept 2013
Firmware version 2v2j. Timeout LED indication added. Option to
include comma separator between 2 RS232 samples added.
Our products are in continuous development and therefore specifications may be subject to change
and design improvements may be implemented without prior notice. Please visit our web site
www.r-p-r.co.uk for the most up to date information on our products.

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2QUICK START: EASY STEPS TO DATA LOGGING
…….
Connect RS232 inputs
see section 4
…….
Set up logging preferences with SETUP.TXT file
see section 5
…….
Power on
see section 4.6
…….
Set time and date
see section 5.1
…….
Insert SD card
see section 6.1
…….
Start recording data
see section 6.2
…….

…….
Stop recording data (press purge button)
see section 6.2
…….
Remove card and transfer to PC to view and analyse data
see section 6.2
3EXAMPLE APPLICATION
Figure 1
Manual transfer
of SD card to
PC card reader
SpaceLogger.S10
SD card
Sensor 1
Switch
(optional)
RS232 data
Sensor 2
RS232 data

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4CONNECTING
4.1 Terminal Strip Arrangement
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Figure 2
4.2 Generic Terminal Allocations
SpaceLogger
Terminal
Signal description
Use
1
Power GND
Power
2
Supply +V (+7 to 30V dc)
3
GND
RS232 signal input/output ground
4
N/A
Reserved for future options
5
GND
RS232 signal input/output ground
6
N/A
Reserved for future options
7
Switch GND 1
Switch to ground
(see section 5.18)
8
Switch input 1
9
Switch GND 2
Switch to ground
(see section 5.18)
10
Switch input 2
11
GND
RS232 signal input/output ground
12
RS232 output 2
Secondary RS232 signal output
(see section 5.16)
13
RS232 input 2
Secondary RS232 signal input
(see section 5.6)
14
RS232 output 1
RS232 signal output
(see section 5.15)
15
RS232 input 1
Primary RS232 signal input from
device/sensor
16
RS232 GND 1
Table 1

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4.3 RS232 Interface
Connection to the RS232 serial data source(s) should be made as per Table 1. This table should be
read in conjunction with Figure 2. Wires should be prepared as per section 4.5.
When just one RS232 source is connected, the Primary RS232 input 1 should be used.
The Secondary RS232 input 2 is limited to 4800 baud rate. Details on how to enable the
secondary input via the RX2 command are given in section 5.6.
4.4 Switch inputs
The status of two switches connected between terminals 7 and 8 and terminals 9 and 10 can be
added to the logged data. Details of how this is activated are given in the SWITCH command
section 5.18.
Figure 3 shows the input circuit for one of the switch inputs.
Figure 3
Note if it is required to drive a switch input directly from the user’s circuit the input
signal must not exceed 3 volts.
SWITCH
3V
R2
R1
R3
C1
GND
PROCESSOR
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4.5 Cable Preparation
The logger uses screwless terminals and to ease connection, wires should be prepared as per
Figure 4. It is important that the stripped ends be accurately 9 to 10mm long to ensure good
connections in the terminals.
Figure 4
Either solid or stranded cable is acceptable, in the range 0.32 to 0.65 mm diameter (AWG 28 to 22)
with gauge 24 being ideal.
Using a small flat headed screw-driver fully depress the grey plunger for the required terminal and
insert the wire as far as it will go, into the hole below the plunger. Release the grey plunger and
the wire is held captive by the connector. A gentle tug on the wire will confirm that it is held
firmly.
If the wire in question is multi-strand, ensure that all strands are inserted in the terminal hole.
Please note that interconnection of all components should be completed prior to applying power.
4.6 Power Supply
When the logger is powered using a 7 to 30 V DC supply the central pin on the power socket
should be to GND.
Alternatively, power may be supplied via terminals 1 (black) and 2 (red) on the screwless terminal
connector strip, as per Table 1. Note that if power is supplied via the supply socket then terminal
2 (red) is automatically disconnected.
Warning: All GNDs are common and so damage to the logger may result if they
are connected to different voltages.
9 to 10mm
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5SETUP FEATURES
The SpaceLogger.S10 settings are customisable using a configuration file named SETUP.TXT
written to the SD card.
The following parameters may be modified using defined commands:
Setting the time & date
See section 5.1
Start and end character strings to define each data sample
See section 5.2
Logging of a second data sample
See section 5.3
Selective logging of the sample start and end identifiers
See section 5.4
Addition of separator between first & second data samples
See section 5.5
Line breaks after data samples
See section 5.6
Timeout when waiting for second data sample
See section 5.7
Logging of data from second RS232 input
See section 5.8
Baud rate of RS232 input/output
See section 5.9
Logging interval/sample rate
See section 5.10
Recording to single log file
See section 5.11
File name format for the recorded data
See section 5.12
Time-stamping
See section 5.13
Data sampling
See section 5.14
RS232 data output
See section 5.15
Handshake & response between devices
See section 5.16
Handling of unprintable characters
See section 5.17
Logging of switch status on Digital I/O channels
See section 5.18
Output of a file’s content on start-up
See section 5.19
Logic inversion of the input signal
See section 5.20
Resetting SpaceLogger to defaults
See section 5.21
Refer to the sections below for command details and section 5.22 for how to create the
SETUP.TXT file.
Please refer to Appendix A1 for full list of commands and the valid inputs for their values and the
default settings.

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5.1 Setting the time & date
To set the time and date for correct stamping of the data records, a file named SETUP.TXT must
be created on the SD card. This file is read by the SpaceLogger when the card is inserted into the
logger and the clock synchronised to the given time when the button to the left of the card slot is
pressed.
Steps to set the time and date:
1. Insert SD card into card reader attached to USB port of PC (or use integrated card reader if
the PC has one).
2. Open notepad or similar text editor and type the following three lines:
WAIT
TIME=hh:mm:ss
DATE=DD/MM/YYYY
Where hh:mm:ss is the time in, say, a couple of minutes and DD/MM/YYYY is
today’s date.
3. Save this text file as SETUP.TXT on the SD card in the root folder. (Note: if folder
DATA already exists on the card, ensure the file SETUP.TXT is not in this folder but at the
top level in the root directory). If using Windows and Vista, please refer to section below.
4. Remove card from card reader and, with the power on, insert the card into the SpaceLogger.
Both the red and green LEDs will come on.
5. At the time saved in the SETUP.TXT file, press the button to the left of the card slot. The
SpaceLogger will ‘Beep’ once and both LED’s switch off. Release the button. The red
LED may flicker on and off after this and once the card has completed its initialisation the
green LED will come back on and remain on.
6. After updating the time and date, the SpaceLogger renames the file SETUP.TXT to
SETUPOLD.TXT to avoid unintentionally repeating the commands next time the unit is
switched on or the card re-inserted.
The SpaceLogger has an internal battery to maintain the time and date when the power to the unit
is switched off. When it is necessary to reset the time and date, please repeat the steps outlined
above.
If no time and date is set up on the SpaceLogger, the unit will emit a warning ‘Beep’ four times a
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5.2 To Define the Data Sample(s) to be Recorded
The SpaceLogger.S10 is capable of being used with any sensors that output their information in
ASCII sentences. The format of the data must be 8 bits and no parity. It is also a requirement that
each data record has identifying start and end characters to define the data sequence to be sampled.
Up to two different data samples may be defined. By default just one sample is recorded, defined
by STX (start) and ETX (end) identifiers.
The start and end identifiers may be defined in one of two ways; either a single ASCII character
specified by its decimal value (0-255) or by a string of up to 31 characters contained by quote
marks.
The SpaceLogger.S10’s default start character is <STX> (2) and end character is <LF> (10).
The SpaceLogger.S10 may be set to recognise any other start and end characters using the
following SETUP.TXT command lines:
STX=x or STX=“cc…”
ETX=x or ETX=“cc…”
Where:
ox is the decimal value (0-255) of the ASCII character that indicates the start (STX)
or end (ETX) of the data string that is to be stored. Default value for STX is 2.
Default value for ETX is 10. *
occ… is a string of up to 31 ASCII characters
Note:
The string is case sensitive.
Question marks (?) may be used to denote any character i.e. as wildcards.
The following escape codes may be included in the STX and ETX strings:
\n = 0x0A LF
\r = 0x0D CR
\" = 0x22 "
\' = 0x27 '
\\ = 0x5C \
\1 = 0x01 SOH
\2 = 0x02 STX
\3 = 0x03 ETX
\4 = 0x04 EOT
\5 = 0x05 ENQ
\6 = 0x06 ACK
\7 = 0x07 BEL
\a = 0x07 BEL
\b = 0x08 BS
\f = 0x0C FF
\t = 0x09 HT
\v = 0x0B VT
* For table of ASCII characters and their decimal values, refer to the Appendix A2.