Solinst Leveloader Gold User manual

User Guide
July 15, 2008
Leveloader Gold

Leveloader Gold User Guide - Table of Contents
1 Getting Started 3
2 Leveloader Gold 3
3 System Requirements 3
4 Installing USB Drivers 4
4.1 USB Installation for Windows 2000 4
4.2 USB Installation for Windows XP 5
5 Software Installation 7
6 Hardware 8
7 Leveloader Gold Menu 9
7.1 Connect to Levelogger 9
7.2 View Stored Data 10
7.3 Data to PC 10
7.4 Leveloader Setup 11
7.4.1 Time Setup 11
7.4.2 Restore Factory Settings 11
7.4.3 Contrast Control 11
7.4.4 Leveloader Information 11
7.4.5 Erase the Most Recent Log 11
8 Levelogger Gold Menu 12
8.1 Real Time - View Only 12
8.2 Data from Levelogger 12
8.3 Info from Levelogger 13
8.4 Edit Levelogger 13
8.4.1 Edit Date/Time 13
8.4.2 Edit Instrument Number and Location 13
8.4.3 Edit Sampling Type and Sampling Rate 14
8.4.4 Edit Altitude 15
8.5 Load Levelogger Settings Files 15
8.6 Restart Levelogger 16
8.7 Security 16
9 Levelogger V3.1 Software and Leveloader Gold 17
9.1 Customizable Levelogger Settings File Setup 19
9.2 Erase Data 21
9.3 Clock Synchronization 21
9.4 Password Setup 22
10 Firmware Upgrade Utility 23

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1 Getting Started
This manual explains the capabilities of your Leveloader Gold with the Solinst
Levelogger® product line. To begin using your Leveloader Gold we strongly
recommend that you install Levelogger Software Version 3.2.3 (or later). Please
visit www.solinst.com/Downloads/ to download the current version or check
for updates.
2 Leveloader Gold
The Leveloader Gold is a supplementary accessory within the Levelogger Gold
series. It has the ability to view, change or add Levelogger logging settings,
launch log sessions, download data, view existing or real time data and store
multiple data files. The Leveloader Gold supports the Levelogger Gold,
Levelogger Junior, Barologger Gold, Model 3002 Rainlogger and previous
Levelogger models including: the Mini LT (silver), the LTC (black ceramic). The
Leveloader Gold is designed to communicate with a PC via Levelogger
Software.
3 System Requirements
The minimal hardware and software requirements for software installation
and operation are:
Communication Port Setting for Levelogger Communications:
Hardware Software
Memory: 32MB or more OS: Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
Display: VGA: 800 x600 pixels, 256 colour
Ports: USB or RS232 Serial Port
Bits per second 9600
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
Note:
In order to use the
Leveloader Gold with
older model
Leveloggers (Mini LT (silver), and
LTC (black ceramic), users will be
required to downgrade the on-
board firmware in the Leveloader
Gold to Firmware Version 1.000
and use Levelogger Software
Version 3.1.1.

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4 Installing USB Drivers
Levelogger Software Version 3.2.3 (or later) comes equipped with USB drivers.
4.1 USB Installation for Windows 2000
1) Plug the USB cable into the Leveloader, then into the PC.
2) Your PC will automatically detect the connected unit.
3) This will start the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’, click next.
4) In the ‘Install Hardware Device Drivers’ window, select ‘search for a
suitable driver for my device (recommended)’.
5) In the ‘Locate Driver File’ window, select ‘Specify a location’.
Figure 4-1 Found New Hardware Pop-up Window
Figure 4-2 Found New Hardware Wizard/Locate Driver Files
6) In the next window point the browser to the USB driver folder located
in the Levelogger 3_2 folder.
Default Destination ‘C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_2\
USB Drivers
7) Once the installation completes, a system restart may be required.

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4.2 USB Installation for Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or less)
1) Plug the USB device into the computer, and Windows will automatically
detect the connected device. Click ‘Install’ from a list or specific location’,
then click the ‘Next’ Button. Start the Hardware Installation
Wizard (Figure 4-3).
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2) Select the installation option, ‘Include this location in the search’ (Figure 4-4,
then click the ‘Browse’ Button to search for the appropriate directory:
C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger3_2\USB Drivers\win98_XP

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3) A warning message will then prompt that the software has not passed
the Windows Logo Test. Select ‘Continue Anyway’ (Figure 4-7).
This will complete the installation process. A system restart may
be required.
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5 Software Installation
• Place the Levelogger CD in the CD ROM drive or download the software
from www.solinst.com/Downloads/ and save to the hard drive.
• Open Windows Explorer and double click the setup.exe icon.
• At this point, Windows will prompt you through the remainder of the
installation process. Figure 5-1 shows the Levelogger - InstallShield
Wizard.
• Restart the computer after installation is completed. Default Directory is
C:\Program Files\Solinst\Levelogger 3_2
Figure 5-1 Levelogger - InstallShield Wizard

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6 Hardware
Figure 6-1 illustrates the Leveloader Gold and the key functions of each
component
ON/OFF
Figure 6-2 Leveloader Gold Connections
Figure 6-1 Leveloader Gold
Note:
Do not open the
Leveloader case.
Opening the unit will
void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Note:
Leveloader Gold uses
a 9V battery. If the
battery gauge on the
Leveloader is low, replace the
battery with either an alkaline or
lithium. Access the battery by
unscrewing the battery hatch.
Bottom View showing
Connections
2 Push (Chevron)
Buttons
for Selecting Screen
Options
24 hr Clock
Display Window
Push Up/Down Buttons
to scroll through menu
USB Communications
Cable
Data Logger
RS232
Communications
Cable
Direct Read
Connector
Optical
Connector Direct
Read
cable
DIN Connector for
RS232 Cable, Optical and
Direct Read Connector
Cables
DIN Connector
USB Connection for
PC Communication
USB
Battery Indicator

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Note:
The features
available within
the Levelogger
menu are based on the type
of data logger connected.
7 Leveloader Gold Menu
Figure 7-1 illustrates the main menu of the Leveloader Gold. The Battery Gauge
depicts the remaining life of the Leveloader Gold’s 9V battery.
Battery levels can be displayed: full, high, medium, low and empty. When the
battery icon is empty, replace the battery immediately.
7.1 Connect to Levelogger
Connect a Levelogger to the Leveloader Gold with the supplied Optical and
Direct Read Connector Cables. A connection can be made directly to a
Levelogger using the Optical Connector, or a Direct Read Cable assembly.
Please note that only 1 Levelogger should be connected to a Leveloader Gold
at a time.
When ‘Connect to Logger’ is selected, the Leveloader Gold will begin to
communicate to the connected data logger. When communication is successful
the Levelogger Menu will appear. There are six options under the Levelogger
menu: ‘Real Time - View Only’, ‘Data from Levelogger’, ‘Info from Levelogger’,
‘Edit Levelogger’, ‘Load Settings File’ and ‘Restart Levelogger’. Each of these
menu options are discribed in Section 8.
Figure 7-1 Main Menu
22:05
View Stored Data
Data to PC
Leveloader Setup
OK
Leveloader Gold Menu
Connect to Logger
Figure 7-2 Levelogger Menu
Real Time - View Only
22:20
Data from Levelogger
Info from Levelogger
Edit Levelogger
Load Settings File
Restart Levelogger
OK Return
Levelogger Menu
Last Readings
22:20
Data from Levelogger
Info from Levelogger
Edit Levelogger
Load Settings File
Restart Levelogger
OK Return
Levelogger Menu
24 hr Clock
Battery Gauge
Levelogger Menu
with Mini LT Connected
Levelogger Menu
with Levelogger Gold Connected

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7.3 Data to PC
‘Data to PC’ lists the number of log files stored in the Leveloader Gold
(Figure 7-5). To transfer data from the Leveloader Gold, turn the Leveloader
ON, connect the USB cable from the Leveloader Gold to the PC and open the
Levelogger Version 3.2.3 (or later) Software. Within the software, select the
‘Data Control’ tab and then click the Leveloader tab (Figure 9-1). Inside the
Leveloader window, click the download icon to start data transfer from the
Leveloader Gold to the PC. To return to the previous menu, press the right
Chevron Button (see Section 9 for more details).
7.2 View Stored Data
‘View Stored Data’ displays a list of stored log files together with the serial
number for each Levelogger file (Figure 7-3). To select a specific log file use the
Up/Down Buttons to highlight the desired log file and select ‘OK’. The next
screen (Figure 7-4) will show the number of readings within the log file and the
complete data set. Use Up/Down Buttons to scroll.
Figure 7-5 Data to PC Menu
22:15
Data to PC
3 logs in Leveloader
Ready for data transfer.
Use PC Software
Connect to PC
Figure 7-3 View Stored Data
22:10
View Stored Data
Log ID 2, 1019755
Log ID 3, 1018566
Log ID 4, 1014857
Log ID 5, 1016321
OK Menu
Log ID 1, 1019733
Figure 7-4 Next Screen, View Stored Data
Menu
22:12
View Stored Data
OK Return
3/200 Readings
Time, cm, Deg C
16:32:25 60.2, 24.78
16:32:27 58.8, 24.75
16:32:29 59.3, 24.77
Note:
The Leveloader
will not turn on
when connected to
the PC with a USB Cable.
You must turn the Leveloader
on before connecting, or
unplug from the PC then turn
on and reconnect it.