XORAYA Minilogger Z7 User manual

User Manual
XORAYA Minilogger Z7
Edition: 1.2.4 / December 2018

© 2018 X2E GmbH
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X2E GmbH
Jahnstrasse 2b
76870 Kandel
GERMANY
Phone: [phone]
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E-Mail: xora[email protected]
Internet: http://www.x2e.de
Wiki: http://wiki.x2e.de

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Table of contents
1Introduction................................................................................................................................5
1.1 About this user manual ............................................................................. 5
1.2 Validity of the user manual ....................................................................... 6
1.3 Representation conventions ...................................................................... 7
1.4 Pictograms................................................................................................ 7
1.5 X2E-Wiki.................................................................................................... 9
2Safety and warranty............................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Intended use ........................................................................................... 10
2.2 General safety instructions...................................................................... 12
2.3 Product liability ....................................................................................... 15
2.4 Terms of use........................................................................................... 15
2.5 Warranty ................................................................................................. 15
3Product description............................................................................................................. 17
3.1 Identification........................................................................................... 18
3.2 Scope of delivery..................................................................................... 19
3.3 Connections and controls........................................................................ 20
4Commissioning...................................................................................................................... 28
4.1 Unpacking............................................................................................... 28
4.2 Selecting an installation location ............................................................. 28
4.3 Installing the Minilogger Z7..................................................................... 28
4.4 Installing the XORAYASuite ....................................................................... 29
4.5 Connecting the Minilogger Z7 to the measuring environment.................. 30
4.6 Connecting the Minilogger Z7 to the PC .................................................. 33
4.7 Configuring terminators.......................................................................... 34
5XORAYASuite.............................................................................................................................. 35
5.1 Starting................................................................................................... 35
5.2 Menu bar ................................................................................................ 36
5.3 Status bar ............................................................................................... 39
5.4 Connecting and disconnecting the Minilogger Z7 .................................... 40
5.5 Configuration.......................................................................................... 43
5.6 Resetting to factory defaults ................................................................. 120
5.7 Data recording ...................................................................................... 121
5.8 Hdd-Download ...................................................................................... 129
5.9 Viewer................................................................................................... 135
5.10 Statistic................................................................................................. 154
5.11 Convert ................................................................................................. 156
5.12 Firmware-Update................................................................................... 159
5.13 TK Commandline .................................................................................. 161
5.14 Common elements................................................................................ 163
6Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 177
6.1 Safety measures .................................................................................... 177
6.2 Cleaning ............................................................................................... 178
6.3 Repair ................................................................................................... 179

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7Storage, transport and disposal ............................................................................... 180
7.1 Storage ................................................................................................. 180
7.2 Transport .............................................................................................. 180
7.3 Disposal................................................................................................ 181
8Appendix................................................................................................................................. 182
8.1 Technical data....................................................................................... 182
8.2 Minilogger Z7 pin assignments ............................................................. 183
8.3 Cable pin assignments .......................................................................... 188
8.4 Output formats ..................................................................................... 195

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INTRODUCTION
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1Introduction
1.1 About this user manual
Read these user manual completely before using the XORAYA Minilogger
Z7 for the first time.
Please consider this user manual as part of the product and make sure
it is easily accessible.
Provide this user manual upon transfer of the Minilogger Z7 to a third
party.
Request a replacement user manual upon loss.
This user manual contains important information for safe, proper and
efficient operation of the Minilogger Z7. Following this user manual strictly
helps in avoiding dangers, reduces repair costs and downtime, while
increasing the reliability and service life of the Minilogger Z7. It should be
read, understood and applied by those using the Minilogger Z7 according to
the user manual.
Pay particular attention to:
the safety section (Safety and warranty)
the text warnings of each section
Bear in mind that this user manual does not replace your responsibility as a
Minilogger Z7 user.
Subject to change without prior notice. This applies especially to changes
relating to technical enhancements.

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1.2 Validity of the user manual
This user manual applies to X2E’s dataloggers of the XORAYA Minilogger Z7
series. The exact type specifications can be found on the nameplate.
(Identification)
The following instructions are key to operate the Minilogger Z7 and must be
strictly observed under all circumstances.
Information in this user manual is subject to change without prior notice
due to further technical developments and subsequent modifications. Please
ensure that you have the most complete and current Minilogger Z7 user
manual.
Functions described herein correspond to the Minilogger Z7 current delivery
state up to the development phase below:
Firmware version 4.09.xxxx
XORAYASuite version 03.05.05.xx
Please note that new features may not be described in full or described at
all.
Users can change certain properties and functions via the included software,
so that the Minilogger Z7 behaves differently than described herein. Users
may revert to factory defaults at any time by pressing the reset button on
the front panel or via the supplied software.
(Resetting to factory defaults)

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1.3 Representation conventions
Representation
Meaning
<Instruction>
User-executed action

<Instruction option 1>
or
<Instruction option 2>
Instruction options
<Outcome>
Outcome of an action or a series thereof.
<Level 1a>
−<Level 2a>
−<Level 2b>

<Level 1b>
Maximum two-level enumeration
<Cross-reference>
Clickable cross-reference to a section or heading
(In most Windows programs, you can return to
the previous position by pressing ALT + Left
arrow)
<Text>
Housing label, GUI element or other highlighting
#
Placeholders for numbers
(1) or (A)
Reference to numbered markers in graphics
1.4 Pictograms
This manual uses pictograms to highlight and ensure faster recognition of
important or especially useful information.
Warning:
This type of symbols indicate warnings which must be
observed.
The following subsections contain a description of the
basic structure and relevance of different warning levels.
General information:
This symbol indicates general information.
General information includes application tips and
particularly useful information excluding warnings or
hazards.

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Licence information:
This symbol indicates licence information.
Licence information contains either general information
about licences for the Minilogger Z7 or indicates whether
a licence is required for a particular function.
1.4.1 Meaning of warnings
Warnings are systematised according to the severity and probability of their
occurrence.
CAUTION
This pictogram in conjunction with the word Caution
warns of a potentially dangerous situation, or an unsafe
procedure.
Ignoring this warning information could result in injury or
property and environmental damage.
WARNING
This pictogram used in conjunction with the word
Warning warns of a potentially imminent danger to the
health and lives of people.
Ignoring this warning could cause serious personal
injury, including death in the worst case.
DANGER
This pictogram used in conjunction with the word Danger
warns of an imminent danger to the health and life of
people.
Ignoring this warning causes serious personal injury,
including death in the worst case.
1.4.2 Structure of warnings
Warnings are separated from the surrounding text by lines set above and
below.
SIGNAL
WORD
Danger types and sources
Explanation and consequence of danger
Actions to prevent danger

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1.5 X2E-Wiki
The X2E-Wiki at http://wiki.x2e.de provides the following information:
Latest software
Latest firmware
Latest licence file
For access details, please send an email stating your contact data to
[e-mail]. We will send you the appropriate access data. You may request
your access details at any time if necessary.

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SAFETY AND WARRANTY
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2Safety and warranty
The XORAYA Minilogger Z7 dataloggers were developed according to the
latest state of the art and offer outstanding safety levels. During operation,
however, this safety level can only be achieved if the user complies with all
relevant safety regulations.
Upon measuring, safety regulations of the professional associations must be
observed.
Please contact an expert or the service of X2E GmbH when in doubt about
the operation, safety, or connection of the Minilogger Z7.
2.1 Intended use
The Minilogger Z7 is used for real-time acquisition of data communication in
automotive bus systems. You can perform, store and transfer measurements
to a PC, where you can read and analyse them using the GUI of the
XORAYASuite.
The Minilogger Z7 is intended for use only by trained personnel.
The Minilogger Z7 must not be used in residential or living areas. Its
use is strictly limited to industrial environments.
The Minilogger Z7 must not be used in hazardous areas.
Always operate the Minilogger Z7 within its technical specifications.
(Technical data)
The Minilogger Z7 may only be used under the conditions and for the
purposes for which it was designed.
Repairs may only be carried out by trained personnel of X2E GmbH.
Operational safety cannot be guaranteed after modifications or
conversions.
Except for data buses, never perform measurements on live parts.
The 4-mm plug of the power supply cable delivered must never be
introduced in low-voltage sockets.
The interface connection lines may be extended up to a maximum of
30 m provided that the data lines are shielded like the connecting
cables supplied.
The voltage supply line may be extended up to a maximum of 3 m with
sufficient cross-section.