Acksen DC-3V-RS User Instructions

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Electrocorder DC-3V-RSUser InstructionsWARNING!THIS PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLYQUALIFIED PERSONNEL; DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THISPRODUCT UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.HIGH VOLTAGES THAT CAUSE BURNS AND LETHAL SHOCKSARE PRESENT DURING VOLTAGE MONITORING ANDRECORDING!Voltage inputs are not isolated from each other, asone input is energised, other will become live!General DescriptionThank you for purchasing the Electrocorder DC-3V-RS, we hope you enjoy using thisproduct, this package consists of seven main components:1. Electrocorder logger (1)The logging unit is housed in a strong ABS case.2. Carry Case (1)The ABS case of the logging unit is in turn contained within a soft carry case.3. Voltage Input Leads (4)Four voltage input leads are provided to allow easy connection to the voltage system.4. Communications Lead (1)For the DC-3V a USB lead is provided to allow connection between the logger and any PCwith a USB port.5. 12Vdc PSU (1)6. Software CD (1)Electrosoft software is provided free.7. User Instructions (1)These User Instructions are provided to give guidance, to qualified personnel.PC Hardware requirementsTo run Electrosoft you must have certain hardware and software installed on yourcomputer. The system requirements include:-An IBM® - compatible Personal Computer with a minimum of an 80486 processor.A hard disk, with at least 5MB spare capacity.One 1.44MB 3.5” disk drive.An SVGA 600 x 800 or higher resolution display.At least 16MB of random access memory (RAM).A mouse.Microsoft® Windows 9X, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.Installing ElectrosoftWhen you run the Setup program, it will automatically set a path on your hard disk andinstall Electrosoft there.In Windows 9X, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, the Setup program willcreate an option in your Programs menu, which is in the Start menu.Step 1: To install Electrosoft; run Setup.For Windows 9X, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7Step 2: From the Taskbar menu click Start and choose Run. The Run dialogue boxappears.Step 3: Type a:\Setup. Click OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to installElectrosoft - you will be alerted when the installation is complete.Getting startedIn order to set-up an Electrocorder, you must first run Electrosoft on your PC. Then connectan Electrocorder to the PC serial port using the correct (supplied) serial lead. In Electrosoft,use the ‘Setup’ dialog box window and input the details of the location to be monitored. TheElectrocorder does NOT need to be connected in to the mains voltage to perform this task.The recording mode is set by default to commence recording when the Electrocorderdetects voltage and to stop recording when the memory is full.Select the recording method - two options are available:1. Record to EN50160 standard - the Electrocorder will take a sample once every second for10 minutes. It then averages the samples taken over that 10 minute period and stores thevalue. In this mode the unit will record for approximately 50 days until the memory is full.2. Take a sample over a discrete period - the Electrocorder can be set to take an averageover a selected period, 1 (one) sec to 60 (sixty) min and also record the max and min duringeach period. For example, a unit set to record every 1 (one) second will record forapproximately 2 hours. A unit set to record every 12 seconds will record for approximately1 day. A unit set to record every 60 (sixty) minutes will record for approximately 300days.When the required information has been input, download to the connected Electrocorder byclicking the ‘Write Setup’ icon. The Electrocorder is now ready to monitor voltage.When the Electrocorder is recording a flashing red light will show, when it has completedrecording, a steady green light will appear on the unit. The database contained withinElectrosoft will also advise that the unit has completed recording and is ready to becollected. To download the recorded data connect the Electrocorder to the PC serial portand click the ‘Read Setup’ icon. The recorded data is displayed for analysis.This document is produced in conjunction with the Help file contained in Electrosoft, whichcontains a detailed explanation of all features and contains information, which should bestudied prior to using this product.DUAL RANGE / RANGE SELECTThe range can only be changed when the logger has started logging. The selectedrange will automatically be displayed if an external 12Vdc power supply is connectedto the logger. If no external power is connected pressing the “?” button will displaythe range, either 0.5V to 60V or 1V to 300V. To change the range, on all 3 inputchannels press and hold the “?” button and press the adjacent up/down arrow, thiswill toggle the range. Please note that the range should be set once at the beginningof recording and not changed, the logger does not record which range it was in soyou should make note of the range used, as you need to set this when viewing thedata.When the Electrocorder is recording a flashing green light will show, when it has completedrecording, the green light will extinguish and if an external PSU is being used then a steadyred light will appear on the unit, otherwise the red will not light, so completion is signified bythe absence of a flashing green. The database contained within Electrosoft will also advisethat the unit has completed recording and is ready to be collected. To download therecorded data connect the Electrocorder to the PC USB port and click the ‘Read Setup’ icon.The recorded data is displayed for analysis.When you read the data via the software you will be asked to select the range usedduring logging, select either 60V or 300V range. If you select the wrong range, thereadings will be incorrect. If this happens, use the “select scale” button on the maingraph window to change to the correct range/scale. You may even do this with datathat has already been saved to file.SAFETY TIPSVoltage inputs are labelled ‘D1’, ‘D2’, ‘D3’ and Common is labelled ‘C’. For correctoperation this recorder must have a proper Common (C) connection.Prior to connection of the logger to any voltage system:-1) If possible electrically isolate the conductors to which you wish to connect.2) Remove (unplug) all voltage leads from the logger.3) Using insulating gloves where necessary, connect the each voltage lead in turn to theelectrical bus-bar with the crocodile clip.4) When all voltage leads are connected to the voltage bus-bars, then beginning with theCommon (C) input, connect in turn each lead to the logger (with the 4mm shrouded plugs).5) Voltage leads are double layer. The inner layer is white, should the lead become scuffedand/or damaged, the white inner layer should become visible, as opposed to the normal redor black outer layer. When this occurs, you must replace the voltage lead with a new,undamaged one.Features & Benefits of the DC-3V-RS Logger SystemFeature BenefitUnit is small and lightweight. Easy to installEasy to use Windows software. Can be used by non-technical staff.Electrosoft contains internaldatabase.Allows effective management of distributedElectrocorders.True RMS voltage measurement. Complies to EN50160:1994.Soft carry case, with handle Allows you to keep and carry all the leads etc.together with the logger.Inputs and Connections on Various SystemsColour and InputTerminalVoltage inputsRed (D1) 0.5V to +60Vdc, & 1V to +300VdcRed (D2) 0.5V to +60Vdc, & 1V to +300VdcRed (D3) 0.5V to +60Vdc, & 1V to +300VdcBlack (C) CommonSingle Channel Logging (using inputs ‘D1’ and ‘C’)Simply connect ‘C’ to System Common (ground, earth or 0V) then ‘D1’ to voltage input.Connect the 12Vdc PSU, and to start logging, simply press the ‘Start’ Button, logging issignified by a flashing Green light, when finished the Green light will extinguish and if youare using the 12Vdc PSU a red light will illuminate.Two or Three Channel, Voltage Logging (using inputs ‘D1’, ‘D2’, ‘D3’ and ‘C’)Use either the 60V or 300V range. Simply connect ‘C’ to System Common (ground, earth or0V) then ‘D1’, ‘D2’,’D3’ to the positive voltage inputs. Connect the 12Vdc PSU, and to startlogging, simply press the ‘Start’ Button, logging is signified by a flashing Green light, whenfinished the Green light will extinguish and if you are using the 12Vdc PSU a red light willilluminate.One Channel, Current Logging (using inputs ‘D3’ and ‘C’)Use the 0.5V to 60V range. Connect ‘C’ to Transducer ‘--‘ (negative output of the 0-10Vdc)then ’D3’ to the ‘+’ (positive output of the 0-10Vdc) of the transducer. Connect the 24V PSUor system supply to the transducer. Connect ‘D1’ and/or ‘D2’ to the voltage inputs and ‘C’to the system ground, connect the 12Vdc to the logger. Then to start logging, simply pressthe ‘Start’ Button, logging is signified by a flashing Green light, when finished the Greenlight will extinguish and if you are using the 12Vdc PSU a red light will illuminate.

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