DL-250V - Measuring equipment VOLTCRAFT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DL-250V VOLTCRAFT

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2. Symbol explanation, markings

An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important notes in these operating instructions that must be strictly observed. The arrow symbol alerts the user to the presence of important tips and notes on using the device. ThisdeviceisCEcompliantandfulllsallapplicableEuropeanguidelines.

The battery-operated portable data loggers DL-260A measures current, and DL-250V measures voltage. Measuring data is recorded automatically at adjustable sampling rates from 1 minute to 24 hours. At most 31320 measuring values can be saved. Measured values can be immediate read on the LC display. The data logger can be conguredonlineorbytheincludedsoftware. The product is connected to a computer like a regular USB memory stick and read out there. It automatically gener- ates a graphical report in PDF format. A long-life lithium battery ensures a long recording time. With attached protective cap, the product is dust tight and jet water-protected and can be used indoors and outdoors. Do not use the device if the housing is not completely shut or if the protection cap is not attached properly. Measuringunderadverseambientconditionslikedustandammablegasses,vapoursorsolventsisnotadmissible. The safety instructions must be followed unconditionally! ThisproductfullsEuropeanandnationalrequirementsrelatedtoelectromagneticcompatibility(EMC).CEconformity hasbeenveriedandtherelevantstatementsanddocumentshavebeendepositedatthemanufacturer. This product complies with the statutory, national and European requirements. For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can cause hazards such asshortcircuiting,re,etc.Readtheinstructionscarefullyandkeepthemforfuturereference.Makethisproduct available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.32

• User manual on CD Up-to-date operating instructions Download the latest operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.

5. Features and functions

• Portable data logger with LC Display

• Compact USB stick design

• Measurements: - DL-260A:Current(mA) - DL-250V:Voltage(V)

• Maximum and minimum readings

• Automatic generation of PDF report with graph

• Adjustable sampling rate from 10 seconds to 24 hours33

6. Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in these operating instruc- tions, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing mate- rial for children.

• Protecttheproductfromextremetemperatures,directsunlight,strongjolts,moisture,ammablegases, vapours and solvents.

• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.

• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product: - is visibly damaged, - is no longer working properly, - has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or - has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.

• Do use the device in rooms or at unfavourable ambient conditions in which there may or could be com- bustible gases, vapours or dust. Avoid an operation near: - strongmagneticorelectromagneticelds - transmitting aerials or HF generators - since this could affect the measurement.

• The product is only protected against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a diameter > 1 mm when the protective cap is properly fastened and the housing is completely closed. The data logger must not be operated with the battery compartment open or without the protective cap..

• Battery must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave battery lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets swallow it.

• Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the battery.

• Battery should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged battery might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, there- fore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted battery.

• Donotdisassemble,short-circuitorthrowbatteryintore.Neverrechargenon-rechargeablebattery. There is a risk of explosion!34

• Consult a professional if you require assistance with product operation, safety or connection.

• Maintenance work, adjustments and repairs may be carried out only by a professional or at a specialist workshop. Should you have questions concerning correct product connection or operation, or should other questions arise that this user manual does not address, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support or a third-party profes- sional.

V mA 1 Sensor openings 2 Red LED control light 3 Green LED control light 4 LC display 5 Button "DOWN" 6 Button "RELEASE BATTERY COMPART- MENT" 7 Button "ENTER" 8 Rubber seal 9 USB plug 10 Protective cap35 Symbols in the LC display Symbol Meaning Alarmindicator:Measuredvaluesarewithinthelimitsdenedduringconguration. No high/low alarm is set. Alarmindicator:Measuredvaluesareexceedingthelimitsdenedduringconguration. Recording has been stopped. Recording in progress. Recording has been paused.

Deviceisreadytorecord:Deviceiscongured,andrecordingnotstartedyet.Itwilldisappear once the data logger records. Battery symbol: Full battery capacity Batterysymbol:Sufcientbatterycapacity Battery symbol: Low battery capacity, replace the battery mA Unit for current V Unit for voltage ID Logger ID MAX/MIN Maximum/minimum measurement USB Connected to computer. USB PDF Connected to computer and generating PDF report. PAUSE Indicates that the limit alarm pause function is enabled. MODE START Indicates that a start mode has been chosen. It will be shown before recording starts. MODE STOP Indicates that a stop mode has been chosen. It will be shown before recording ends. TIME START Indicates remaining time before start of recording. TIME STOP Indicates remaining time until end of recording. Ready to start recording by holding button ENTER (7) for few seconds. (Select“STARTUPONKEYPRESS”as“RECORDSTARTCONDITION”duringconguration.) Recording can be stopped by holding button ENTER (7) for few seconds. (Select“STOPBUTTON”as“STOPSTYLE”duringconguration.)

Ready to activate limit pause function by holding button ENTER (7) for few seconds.36 Symbol Meaning

Ready to deactivate limit pause function by holding button ENTER (7) for few seconds. Days,unitforremainingtime.(Iftheremainingtimeisbelowoneday,remainingtimeisshownin HH:MM format.) Readytoupgradermware. Measurement error Measured values are beyond the measuring range. Congurationerror.Anerroroccurredduringconguration.Repeatthecongurationprocess.

8. LED status display

LED indicator Description Green LED control light (3)isashing. Measuredvalue(s)arewithintheconguredlimitsoflowandhighalarm. Red LED control light (2)isashing. Memory is full. Measuredvalue(s)areexceedingconguredlimitsoflowandhighalarm. Inmode“STARTUPONKEYPRESS”or“STOPTIME”recordinghasbeenterminated. (Inordertostartrecordingagain,re-conguredatalogger.) In mode “START UPON KEYPRESS”, data logger is ready to start recording. (InordertostartrecordingholdbuttonENTER (7) pressed for few seconds.) Red LED control light (2) is continuously on. Data logger is generating PDF report. Green LED control light isashingtwice. Congurationwassuccessful. Firmware has been updated successfully. No LED light is on. LED-alarmwasdisabledduringconguration.37

9. Initial operation

a) Protective cap The data logger is only dust tight and jet water protected with attached protective cap (10) and rubber seals (8). This protection allows permanent logging operation in damp rooms and outdoors.

• Only remove the protective cap for replacing the battery or reading the data on the computer.

• Removetheprotectivecapbypullingitofffromthedatalogger.Theprotectivecaptstightlyduetotherubber seal (8).

• Place the protective cap tightly back onto the data logger. b) Connect to the computer

• Remove the protective cap (10) from the data logger.

• Connect the data logger to an available USB port of your computer.

• The computer recognizes the new hardware. The model type of your data logger appears as a mass storage device on your computer. c) Disconnect from the computer

• Eject the data logger from your computer and remove it.

• Choosestopmodefrom“STOPSTYLE”duringconguration. e) Dene date and time during conguration

• Press button ENTER (7) to switch between maximum and minimum reading.

• Press and hold button ENTER (7) for few seconds to start/stop logging or activate/deactivate pause function.38

• Installthebatterybeforerst-timeuseorreplacethebatterywhenthebatterysymbol“ “appearsintheLC display. Removing and replacing batteries does not delete data or settings.

• Remove the protective cap from the data logger.

• Press and hold the button release battery compartment (6) and pull out the logger unit from the housing. The hous- ingtstightlyduetothesecondrubberseal(8).

• Release the button release battery compartment.

• Thebatterycompartmentisonthebackoftheloggerunit.Insertanewandsuitablebattery(see"21.Technical data"onpage55)intothebatterycompartmentobservingcorrectpolarity(positive/+andnegative/-).

• Slide the logger unit back into the housing. Ensure that the LC display matches to the LCD window of the housing.

• Place the protective cap back onto the data logger. The data logger performs best at room temperature. If the item is used at extremely low temperatures, the battery life is reduced. In such case, you can reduce power consumption of the data logger in order to prolong the operation time as following - disable LC Display - disable LED alarm - set a longer sampling rate Fordetailsrefertochapter"11.Conguration"onpage39

Afterinsertingabattery,congurethedataloggereitherbysoftwareorbywebsite.Selectloggingparameterslike samplingrate,starttime,recordingtime,pausefunction,LEDashinterval,enable/disableLCdisplayandPDFreport settings. Congurationterminologiesandcommandsmaydifferbetweensoftwareandwebsite. The following instructions and explanations are based on the terminologies and commands found on the congurationwebsite. Aftercreatingthecongurationle,copyittothedatalogger! a) Install software

• Insert the software CD into the DVD drive of your computer.

• Theinstallationwillstartautomatically.Ifnot,gotoyourDVDdrivedirectory,andopentheinstallationle“autorun. exe”.

• Select your desired language German, French or English.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Depending on your operating system a restart may be required.

• Forfurtherinformation,refertotheoperatinginstructionsontheCDprovided(section3).

• TheenclosedsoftwareistheVoltsoftstandardedition.Theprofessionalversion(VoltsoftDataLogger,No.10133tt3 ) is an optional item which you can purchase separately. If you purchase the professional version, you will receive a license key. Follow the steps in the Voltsoft operating instructions, to register and upgrade to the professional version. b) Software functions overview Standard Professional User Management χ √ Email Management χ √ General Settings √ √ Language Preference √ √ Email Template χ √ DeviceManagement(Add/Remove) √ √ Custom Graph χ √40 c) Create conguration le by software and load the conguration le created from software onto data logger

• Connect the data logger to your computer.

• StarttheVoltsoftsoftwareandfollowtheoperatinginstructionsinthesoftwaremanual(section6andchooseyour supported device).

• Disconnect the data logger from your computer. d) Perform conguration setting on the website Thereare2optionstoopenthecongurationwebsite:

HereyoudenethecontentandnameofthePDFreport. Forfurtherinstructions,pleasereferto“PDFREPORTOPTIONS”onpage43. Other settings Hereyoucancreatethecongurationle,loadaprevioussettingorrestoreentries to default. Forfurtherinstructions,pleasereferto“Othersettings”onpage44.41 “MEASUREMENT” options - “BASIC SETTING” Select“MEASUREMENT”inthenavigationbarandentersettingsin“BASICSETTING”. LOGGER ID LoggerIDisafourdigitidentier.Enteranumberbetween0000and9999e.g.0014. UsedifferentloggerIDstoidentifydataloggerswithe.g.differentcongurationlefor different usage. RECORD START CONDITION Select one of the following options to determine when data logger starts recording. Each option has a default stop setting. “IMMEDIATELYUNTILMEMORYFULL”:Dataloggerstartsrecordingdataimmediately until the memory is full. “STARTUPONKEYPRESS”:DataloggerstartsrecordingafterholdingbuttonENTER (7) pressed for few seconds. Data logger stops recording until memory is full. “STARTUPONSTARTTIME”:Dataloggerstartsrecordingatadeneddateandtime until the memory is full. “START/STOPTIME”:Dataloggerstartsandstopsrecordingdataatadeneddateand time. RECORD START CONDITION “CIRCULARLOGGING”:Dataloggerstartsrecordingimmediatelyandcircularly.The newest data overwrites the oldest data. It stops recording/logging once the battery is depletedor“CIRCULARLOGGING”hasbeenreplacedbyanother“RECORDSTART CONDITION”duringconguration. STOP STYLE Select one of the following options to determine when data logger ends recording. “NONE”:Nostopconditionisspecied.Dataloggerstopsrecordingbasedonthe “RECORDSTARTCONDITION”setting. “STOPBUTTON”:DataloggerstopsrecordingafterholdingbuttonENTER (7) pressed for few seconds. “AFTERPDFCREATED”:DataloggerstopsrecordingafterPDFreportisgenerated. START TIME Denedateandtimewhentostartrecordingdata. STOP TIME Denedateandtimewhentostoprecordingdata. START DELAY MINUTES Denedelaytimeofimmediatestartofrecording. SAMPLING RATE Denehowfrequentthedataloggermeasuresandrecordsdatain“MINUTES”or “HOURS”. When using the data logger at extremely low temperatures, choose a longer sampling rate to decrease power consumption and to prolong the battery life. RECORDING TIME This value is automatically calculated based on the sampling rate and cannot be set by the user.42 LED FLASH INTERVAL SelecthowfasttheLEDcontrollights(2,3)shallash.Chooseanintervalof5,10,15,20, 25 or 30 seconds. ENABLE DISPLAY Remove the checkmark from the check box to turn off the LC display, or check the check- box to turn on the LC display. When using the data logger at extremely low temperatures, choose a longer sampling rate to decrease power consumption and to prolong the battery life. “MEASUREMENT” options - “ALARM SETTING” Congurealarmsettingsinthe“Measurement”tab: ENABLE LED ALARM TheLEDalarmindicateswhenameasuredvalueisoutsidethedenedrange. To disable the LED alarm, remove the checkmark in the checkbox. To enable the LED alarm, check the checkbox . When using the data logger at extremely low temperatures, disable the LED alarm to decrease power consumption and to prolong the battery life. LIMIT PAUSE FUNCTION During recording, the limit alarm can be suspended. Select“ENABLE”or“DISABLE”toenable/disablethepausefunction. Pause function will not stop the recording. LOW ALARM/ HIGH ALARM Selectparameter(s)bycheckingparametercheckboxesandspecifythelowandhigh alarm in numbers. The red LED control light (2)isashing,whenmeasuredvalueisoutsideofthe denedrangeoflowandhighalarmvalue.43

“PDF REPORT OPTIONS”

• Afterperformingcongurationsettings,select“CREATECONFIGURATION”todownloadthecongurationleto your computer.

• Anewwindowappearstochangethecongurationlename.Defaultnameis“Setlog”.Ifneeded,changethe nameofthele.

• Conrmthe lename byclicking “CREATECONFIGURATION”.Your congurationle hasbeen downloaded/ imported to your computer. f) Load conguration le created on the website onto the data logger

• Remove protective cap from the data logger.

• Connect the data logger to your computer.

• Draganddropthecongurationlefromthedownloadfolderofyourcomputertothedataloggerfoldertoexecute theconguration.

• The green LED control light (3)ashestwice,whenthecongurationleissuccessfullyinstalledonthedatalogger.

• For further instructions regarding entering the function menu, please refer to "a) Enter function menu" on page 49.45

12. Overview of operation modes, settings and LC

Display indications a) Operation modes and settings Forperformingfollowingcongurationsettings,pleasereferto"Performcongurationsettingonthewebsite"onpage

• Some settings do not have any indication on LC display. In order to review settings, please refer to "g) Review congurationsettings"onpage44.

• If there is not any display indicator or once the data logger starts/stops recording, the latest measurement is shown on display. DL-260A: Current (mA) DL-250V: Voltage (V)

Mode Start mode Stop mode Remarks 1 no display indicator not applicable When memory is full, red LED control light (2)isashing. 2 no display indicator Stop recording by holding button ENTER (7) pressed for few seconds. 3 no display indicator no display indicator

not applicable When memory is full, red LED control light (2)isashing. Start recording by holding button ENTER (7) pressed for few seconds.

Start and stop recording by holding button ENTER (7) pressed for few seconds.48 Mode Start mode Stop mode Remarks

no display indicator Start recording by holding button ENTER (7) pressed for few seconds.

not applicable When memory is full, red LED control light (2)isashing.

Stop recording by holding button ENTER (7) pressed for few seconds.

11 no display indicator not applicable 12 no display indicator Stop recording by holding button ENTER (7) pressed for few seconds. 13 no display indicator no display indicator

The data logger is dust tight and jet water protected with attached protective cap (10) and rubber seals (8) only. This protection allows permanent logging operation in damp rooms and outdoors. Before using ensure that the protective cap is tightly attached to the data logger and the housing is com- pletely closed. Do not immerse into water! Avoidoperationnearstrongmagneticelds. Do not cover the sensor openings.

• Ensure that rubber seals are in the correct positions and that the cap is tightly put on the data logger.

• Place the data logger at the intended location.

• The protective cap must be removed for inserting/changing battery or reading the saved data via a computer. Pull the protective cap off the device.

• Attach the protective cap tightly to data logger before next recording. a) Enter function menu Press button DOWN (5) to enter the function menu. The latest recorded measurement, logger ID and selected start/ stopmodeduringcongurationappearinsequencebyconsecutivepressesofthebuttonDOWN (5). b) Start recording

• Whenthedataloggerstopsrecording,“ ”appearsontheLCdisplay. d) Show remaining time until start/end of recording

• Once the recording starts/stops, the latest measurement is shown in the display.

• Activate/deactivate limit pause function by holding and pressing button ENTER (7) for few seconds.

• Once the alarm pause function is activated/deactivated, the latest measurement is shown in the display. Recorded values during activated pause function are shown in the report’s graph as usual. However, it is clearly indicated in the graph when and for how long the pause function was activated. Whenthelimitpausefunctionisactivatedduringrecording,therewillbenotanyalarmindicator“√”or“X”. LED-alarm status, maximum vand Minimum values will not be updated. f) Read maximum/minimum measurements DL-260A: Current (mA)

• Press button DOWN (5) in the function menu several times until you reach the record from which you wish to read themaximumandminimumreadings,e.g.current“mA”(DL-260A)orvoltage“V”(DL-250V),

• Press button ENTER (7) to enter maximum and minimum reading mode.

• Press button ENTER (7) to switch between maximum and minimum reading in that selected record.

• Press button DOWN (5) to leave the maximum and minimum reading mode. “MAX”indicatesmaximumand“MIN”indicatesminimumvalue. Maximum and minimum measurements are recorded from the moment recording starts. For latest readings, the data logger will sense and update the value on display, unless the limit pause func- tion has been activated. Maximum and minimum readings will stop updating once the device stops logging.51

14. Create PDF Report

• Connect the data logger to your computer.

• A PDF report is produced automatically. Red LED control light (2)isonand“USBPDF”isshownintheLCdisplay. Do not disconnect the data logger from your computer during this period.

• Open the data logger drive on your computer.

• The PDF report contains general device information, data logger settings, alarm statuses and a graph showing the measured values during the recorded time.

• SavethePDFleonyourcomputerandclosethele.

• Disconnect the data logger from your computer. Dependingonthenumberofstoredmeasurements,generatingthePDFlemaytakeuptoapproximately 30 seconds. Only the maximum and minimum measurements during recording will be shown in the PDF report but not during the pause function.

Generate and save the PDF report before deleting measured data, if needed. Deletingdatadoesnotaffectthecongurationsettings.

• Press and hold buttons DOWN (5) and ENTER (7) andconnectthedataloggertoyourcomputer.“USB”isshown in the LC display. All data is deleted.

• Release the buttons.

• The data logger driver on your computer is empty, that means all data was successfully deleted. Disconnect data logger from your computer.52

• Connect the data logger to your computer.

• Draganddropthermwaretothedataloggerdriveonyourcomputer.

• Data logger starts upgrading. During this period the data logger shown as a mass storage device disappears for a short while from your computer. Do not disconnect data logger from your computer!

• Oncethedataloggerappearsasamassstoragedeviceagain,theupgradeisnished.GreenLEDcontrollight ashestwice.

Resetting the rmware deletes all conguration settings, but does not affectthestoredmeasurement records.

• Remove the battery as mentioned in chapter "9. Initial operation" on page 37.

• Press and hold the button DOWN (5) and connect the data logger to your computer. Once the green LED control light (3) is on, release the button DOWN (5).

Problem Possible solution The computer does not recognize the data logger. Checkwhether“USB”isshownonthedataloggerafterplugin.Ifso,plugintoan another USB port. Check whether the usage of USB mass storage device function on your computer is enabled. NoPDFleisgenerated. Check whether data logger has been recognized by your computer. Check whether your computer is displaying the data logger as a new mass storage device. Checkwhetherdataloggerisupgradingthermware (pleasereferto"16.Upgradermware"onpage52). Unrealistic information on the LC display. Resetthedataloggertormware(pleasereferto"17.Resettodefaultrmware"on page 52). Button ENTER /DOWN does not response although pressed. LC display is off. CheckwhethertheLCdisplayisdisabledduringconguration (pleasereferto"Othersettings"onpage43). Replace the battery. No LED alarm. CheckwhethertheLEDalarmisdisabledinthecongurationle (pleasereferto"Othersettings"onpage43). Checkwhetherthealarmhasbeenpaused(pleasereferto"e)Activate/deactivate limit alarm pause function" on page 50).

• ThedifferentseparatorincsvleisappliedtodifferentlanguagePCsystems. PDF File Language settings CSV le list separator German ; the semicolon English , the comma French ; the semicolon Italian ; the semicolon Dutch ; the semicolon The separator is default normally. But user can select the suitable separator in computer setting based on operated PC system

19. Maintenance and cleaning

• Besides occasional cleaning, the device is maintenance-free.

• Before cleaning, disconnect the device from the computer.

• Never submerge the product in water.

• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions. Use a dry, soft and clean antistatic cloth to clean the product exterior.

a) Product Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations. Remove any inserted (rechargeable)batteriesanddisposeofthemseparatelyfromtheproduct.55 b) Batteries Youastheenduserarerequiredbylaw(BatteryOrdinance)toreturnallusedbatteries.Disposingoftheminthe household waste is prohibited. Contaminated batteries are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in the domestic waste is for- bidden. The designations for the heavy metals involved are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (nameonbatteries,e.g.belowthetrashiconontheleft). Used batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever batteries are sold. Youthusfulllyourstatutoryobligationsandcontributetotheprotectionoftheenvironment.

• Compact USB-stickdesign