Sencon SL2000 Manuel utilisateur
SL2000
Temperature logger
User's Guide
092-07900-04
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Copyright
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Warranty
All Sencon products carry a 12 month warranty (except for wear and tear on
probes and insulating jackets) for faulty workmanship and materials
Limited Warranty
Sencon disclaims all other warranties of any kind for SL2000 data logging
products, excluding the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for the
specified purpose.
Limited Liability
Sencon shall have no liability for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damage or cost arising out of the use of or inability to use SL2000 data logging
products and/or Hexagon software.
Note: As a result of continuous improvements, these products and accompanying
documentation are subject to change without notice.
Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
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Contents.............................................................................................................................5
Safety information.............................................................................................................6
Logger Batteries..........................................................................................................................6
Introduction .......................................................................................................................7
Introduction .......................................................................................................................7
Setting up your system.....................................................................................................9
Running Hexagon software.........................................................................................................9
Operating mode...........................................................................................................................9
Setting up Communications........................................................................................................9
Setting up the communications port .....................................................................................9
Setting up the baud rate ........................................................................................................9
Controlling the logger.....................................................................................................10
Controlling the logger.........................................................................................................10
Sending a set of logging instructions to the logger.............................................................11
Downloading logged information from the logger.............................................................12
Logger..............................................................................................................................13
Guarantee ..................................................................................................................................13
Care of your logger ...................................................................................................................13
Operating temperatures.......................................................................................................13
Calibration.................................................................................................................................13
Replacing the logger battery .....................................................................................................14
Battery Activation...............................................................................................................14
SmartReader....................................................................................................................15
Guarantee ..................................................................................................................................15
Care of your SmartReader.........................................................................................................15
Operating temperatures.......................................................................................................15
Replacing the SmartReader battery...........................................................................................16
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................17
Contents
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Logger Batteries
WARNING: If you mistreat the logger batteries you risk causing fire,
explosion and chemical burns.
• Replace the logger battery only with the recommended type of 7.4volt
Lithium cell. This is available from Sencon, Order Ref: SL2061. If you
use another type of battery you risk causing fire or explosion.
• Store any spare batteries in a cool, dry place in the packaging in which you
receive them.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children
• Keep each battery pack separate from the others to prevent short circuit.
• Dispose of used batteries promptly
• Do not try to recharge the logger batteries.
• Do not heat above 145°C or dispose of in fire.
• Do not open, puncture or squeeze.
• Do not weld or solder to the battery's body.
• Do not expose the contents to water.
Safety information
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• This guide gives an overview of the Sencon data logging
system, information about using the system and what to do if
you have a problem.
• This guide does not explain in detail how to use the Hexagon
software program. Please refer to your Hexagon for
Windows User's Guide for full instructions on installing and
using Hexagon.
NOTE: A Hexagon symbol in the text, for example:
Getting Started - Installing Hexagon
means that more information can be found under that heading in the
Hexagon for Windows User's Guide.
You can also use the Hexagon program's on-line help by clicking on
the Help menu or pressing F1when you want information about the
part of the program you are using.
Introduction
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Running Hexagon software
To run Hexagon, double click on the Hexagon program icon in the Windows
Program Manager.
Operating mode
Note that you can use the Hexagon program in either of two modes:
Operator mode - in which you can set up and download the logger but
cannot change the way the Hexagon program works.
Administrator mode - in which you can use all the features of the Hexagon
program.
Getting Started - Setting up your system - Operating modes
Setting up Communications
The following actions must be carried out in Administrator mode
The logger does not need to be connected to the PC.
Setting up the communications port
From the Hexagon 'Set up' menu select 'Communications'.
Choose the correct communications port from the pull down list.
Press OK to confirm the selection and close.
Setting up the baud rate
Choose Communications from the Hexagon Setup menu.
Select the correct baud rate from the pull-down list. Most computers operate
at 19,200. If you have a very fast computer you can try a faster baud rate. If
you have problems getting data later on, change to a slower baud rate.
Press OK to confirm the selection and close.
Getting Started - Setting up communications
Setting up your system
Double click
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Connect the logger to the SmartReader and connect the SmartReader to the
selected communications port on your PC.
SmartReader's 9 way D-type connector attaches to the back of the PC
SmartReader's 19-way multi-way connector plugs into the socket on the
logger.
The green light on the SmartReader will only be lit when Hexagon is
communicating with the logger.
Controlling the logger
Choose Control Logger from the Hexagon Logger menu to
•define a new set of logging instructions and send them to the logger
•download any logged information already in the logger.
Hexagon will display a message telling you how long the logger has run.
Note: If the logger is already logging, it will stop when you connect the
logger to the PC and open this dialog box.
Logging and downloading - Controlling the logger
Controlling the logge
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