Skye DataHog2+ Bedienungsanleitung
DataHog2+
Skye Instruments Ltd
21, Ddole Enterprise Park
Llandrindod Wells
Powys, LD1 6D , UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1597 824811
Email: [email protected]
www.skyeinstruments.com
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DataHog2+
Skye Instruments Ltd
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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction 5
2.0 verview & Quick Start 7
2.1 Inside the enclosure _________________________________________ 7
2.2 SDHC Card verview ________________________________________ 8
2.2.1 Removing & Inserting the SDHC card ________________________ 8
2.3 Power Supply ______________________________________________9
2.3.1 Solar Power Supply _____________________________________9
2.4 Pole Mount/Bracket _____________________________________ 10
2.5 Activity LEDs _______________________________________________ 10
2.5.1 Troubleshooting of the Activity LEDs _________________________ 10
3.0 DataHog2
3.1 Memory 13
3.2 Channels 14
3.2.1 Voltage input channels 14
3.2.2 Current input channels 15
3.2.3 Internal temperature channel 16
3.2.4 Digital input channels 16
3.2.5 Internal relative humidity channel 17
3.2.6 Software channels 17
3.2.7 Relay output channels 17
3.3 Calibration 17
3.4 Firmware 18
4.0 peration 19
4.1 Initial set up 19
4.1.1 Firmware overview 19
4.1.2 Logging mode overview 19
4.1.3 Main menu mode overview 19
4.2 Main menu mode options 20
4.2.1 ption 0 - Display readings from all active channels 21
4.2.2 ption 1 - Display current setup 21
4.2.3 ption 2 - Display software version 22
4.2.4 ption 3 - ffload 24 hour data summary 22
4.2.5 ption 4 - ffload data 23
4.2.6 ption 5 - Reset memory 23
4.2.7 ption 6 - Set clock 23
4.2.8 ption 7 - Set Datafile Identifier, Plus Memory verwrite & Timed
Logging Modes 24
4.2.9 ption 8 - Set channel sample and log intervals 25
4.2.10 ption 9 - Set AX+B calibration factors 27
4.2.11 ption A - Set channel configuration 28
4.2.11a Voltage Inputs 0 – 23 29
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4.2.11b Current Inputs 25 – 40 30
4.2.11c Internal Temperature Reference – 45 31
4.2.11d Digital Count Channels 48 – 53 32
4.2.11e Internal Humidity Channel – 54 33
4.2.12 ption B - Set internal RH% sensor calibration 34
4.2.13 ption C - Set alarm relay(s) 34
4.2.14 ption D - Set channels for non zero / threshold log modes 35
4.2.15 ption E - Enter ‘Log on Demand’ mode 36
4.3 Care for your DataHog2 36
5.0 Connections 37
5.1 RS232 Connector 37
5.2 Light Sensors 38
5.3 Temperature Sensors (Thermistors) 39
5.4 Single-Ended Voltage Sensors 39
5.5 Differential Voltage Sensors 39
5.6 Digital Sensors 39
5.7 Potentiometer Sensors 40
5.8 Special Socket – RH & Air Temperature Sensors 40
5.9 Relay utputs _____________________________________________ 40
6.0 SkyeLynx Comms Software 41
7.0 Importing Data into Excel 42
8.0 Power Supply ptions 43
Fig. 1 ACC/1A RS232 Datalead 44
Fig. 2 Sub Miniature Plugs 46
Fig. 3 DataHog Sockets Pin Identification 47
Appendix 1 Summary of codes used in configuration 48
Appendix 2 Setting up Full Scale Values for Digital Channels 49
Appendix 3 Setting up Full Scale Values for Differential Voltage Channels 50
Appendix 4 Setting up Potentiometer Inputs 52
Appendix 5 Solar Panel Regulator Board __________________________________ 56
Appendix 6 Attaching the Solar Panel to a Mast _____________________________ 57
Appendix 7 Files on the SDHC Card _______________________________________ 59
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1.0 Introduction
The SDL 5000 series of DataHog2+ dataloggers comprise an electronically advanced
datalogging system for a variety of environmental sensors.
The logger is centred on a high performance generation 8 bit microprocessor (p). This
has the ability to perform all the mathematical and logging tasks and then close down to
conserve power.
Depending on the datalogger model there are one or more analogue to digital
converters which render the signals from the sensor into a digital form that can be
handled by the microprocessor. These have a resolution of 15 bits which means that
analogue signals such as light, which vary over several decades, can be properly
handled and give adequate resolution of measurement over the required range.
Many versions of the DataHog2+ are available, with different combinations of voltage,
current and digital inputs. This manual covers all models, and so will include sections that
are not applicable to individual units. Please check those parts of the manual that apply
to your model and type of your unit and ignore inapplicable sections.
In normal logging mode the p will be ‘woken up’ by the clock at regular 10 second
intervals. The p will keep track of real time by counting the number of times it is woken
up and storing the time in the RAM while the p is asleep! nce woken up, the
microprocessor will perform the tasks required of it (depending on the logging mode
previously selected) and then when these are complete will return to ‘sleep’ to conserve
power.
The microprocessor can communicate with the user’s host computer via its built in RS232
interface, and can be controlled by instructions sent via this. It also gives some feedback
to the user via the audio transducer (beeper) built in.
Immediately before the p closes down to ‘sleep’ mode, if there is a plug connected to
the 8 pin RS 232 socket, then it will ‘listen’ for a command from the user for a period of
about 1 second. During this time, preceded by an audible ‘beep’, any numeric character
sent to the DataHog2+ will cause it to enter terminal (or Main Menu) mode.
The datalogger is usually contained in a polycarbonate housing, which is sealed to IP
65. The sockets, when mated to a matching plug or blanking unit are also weatherproof
to IP65.
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Do not panic! Although some sections of this manual may at first sight appear involved and
complex, you quite probably may never need to read them. Your DataHog2+ datalogger is
supplied set up with all scaling factors configured for the sensors it is supplied with. After
connecting the power supply, the DataHog should start working. If in doubt, check the section
of the manual you think appropriate, and if trouble persists phone or email Skye or your
sales Agent. We will do our best to help. A quick phone call or email may save you hours of
pondering. Good Luck!
!!! Don't forget
A DataHog2+ needs power to operate. It cannot work with a flat battery or without being
connected to a 12v supply.
If your DataHog2+ seems unresponsive, it quite possibly just has a flat battery - so first check
the state of the 12 volt battery – see Appendix 2
DataHog2+ logger is a DataHog2 with additional electronics for extra storage of the data
on a removable multi-media card. DataHog2+ will still store data in its internal memory at the
same time, but will also store data on the Multi-Media (SDHC) card. There is no need to
offload the data from the internal memory storage, as a copy will have been made on the
SDHCHC card. If for any reason the SDHCHC card has become corrupted, then please refer
to Section 3.2.5 for instructions on how to offload the data from the internal storage module.
A datalead and SkyeLynx Comms, PC software will also have been supplied. These will only
be required if you wish to change any of the DataHog configurations, such as sample and
log times. Please refer to Section 3 for instructions on how to accomplish this task.
The logger has been set up at Skye with as much information as possible for immediate
operation. Where supplied with Skye sensors the appropriate scaling factors, zero offsets,
gains etc have already been entered, as shown on the Hardware Configuration Certificate
which is supplied with your system. The default logging interval is 30 minutes, but this can be
changed by connecting the logger to an Android mobile phone or Tablet with the FTDI UART
app installed, or to a laptop/PC running Windows.
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2.0 OVERVIEW AND QUICK START
The DataHog2+ comprises the DataHog2 datalogger with the addition of the DHLC3
electronics to provide a datalogger which stores data on a removable Multimedia (SDHC)
card.
2.1 Inside the Enclosure
1 Underneath this metal plate are the DataHog2 electronics
2 Solar Panel regulator
3 8 pin socket. For normal operation the plug – 3a – will be plugged into this
socket.
For changing any configurations & set-ups, this plug is removed and the plug
from the datalead is inserted.
4 DHLC3 electronics board
5 Row of Activity/Function LEDs
6 SDHC card holder
7 Push button for activating the blue LED for SDHC card removable
8 Blue LED
9 Power supply connection block. Connection from the 12V battery which is then
distributed to the unit
10 PSU reset. nly used on rare occasions. The main reason for pressing this will be
when the DataHog2+ is used with a PC for accessing the setup menu. After
removing the plug from the DHLC3 board (3a) and then plugging in the 8 pin
connector from the datalead (which will be connected to the PC), the PSU reset
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will need to be pressed. A faint click will be heard. If no click is heard then there
is a problem with the power supply.
2.2 SDHC Card - overview
The SDHC card needs to be formatted (FAT 16 or 32) on a PC. The maximum size of SDHC
card that can be used is 32GB and the type is SDHC Class 4.
To insert the SDHC card hold the top of the card with the notched end at the bottom and
facing towards the inside of the enclosure
Slide the SDHC card into the holder and push down until you hear a click. The card is now in
place.
To remove the card, gently press down on the card and then let go. This will release it from
the locking mechanism
2.2.1 Removing & Inserting the SDHC Card in Use
The SDHC card is located inside the enclosure and is quite visible when the lid has been
removed.
PLEASE D N T ATTEMPT T REM VE THE SDHC CARD WITH UT F LL WING THESE
INSTRUCTI NS
1) Press the button next to the SDHC card/SDHC card holder.
2) A blue LED will light up. This will be alight for 1 minute and 20 seconds, which
should be ample time to remove the SDHC card and insert a new one. nly
remove the SDHC card when the LED is alight. If you attempt to remove the
SDHC card while the blue LED is off, then you can damage or corrupt the SDHC
card.
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The DHLC3 buffers datastrings whilst this LED is alight so no data is lost. Data in the buffer will
be sent to the SDHC card 5 seconds after the LED goes out.
At the configured logging interval the DataHog sends a 'datastring'. This datastring contains
the date and time of the stored data, channel number and data:
This 'datastring' is stored on the SDHCHC card in a 'day file'. A new day file is automatically
created at midnight. Day files are a space delimited text file and easily read by any
spreadsheet software. Please refer to Appendix 7 for details of the SDHC card structure.
2.3 Power Supply
The unit requires an external 12 volt power supply for operation. The white cable from the
enclosure should be connected to the battery terminals
2.3.1 Solar Power
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To negative terminal of the battery
To positive terminal of the battery
Connectors from the solar panel click
into these connectors on the enclosure.
A tool is supplied to aid the removal of
these connectors should it be
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Please refer to Appendix 6 for instructions on how to mount the solar panel on a pole.
2.4 Pole Mount/Bracket for the DataHog2+ SKM 225A
If a pole mount has been ordered at the same time as the DataHog2+, then the enclosure
will be pre-mounted on the bracket. Connection holes, accessible by removing the lid of the
enclosure, line up with holes in the mounting plate. A pair of 'V' bolts plus nuts etc are
supplied so that the unit can be fixed to a pole.
2.5 Activity LED Lights
There are 8 coloured LED lights which light up and flash in different sequences depending on
the intended function or activity.
When the power supply is first connected all the LEDs will continually flash in turn, until the
DataHog has undergone its setup routine. When this has happened the DataHog will settle
into its normal operating routine as follows:
LED 1 - DataHog 'wake-up' string is detected
LED 2 - DataHog 'datastring' detected
LED 3 - Complete 'datastring' successfully received
LED 4 - 'Datastring' stored on the SDHC card successfully
LED 5 - Indicates a search is being made for the 'datastring' but none was found
LED 6, 7 & 8 – SDHC card storage attempt failed.
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'V' bolts for fixing bracket to a pole
through these holes
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