VOLTCRAFT®

User Manual
Voltsoft
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1. Introduction

Dear Customer,

In purchasing this Voltcraft® product, you have made a very good decision for which we would
like to thank you.

Voltcraft® - in the field of measuring, charging and network technology, this name represents
high quality products which perform superbly and which are created by experts seeking
continuous innovation. From the ambitious hobby electronics enthusiast to the professional
user, products from the Voltcraft® brand family provide the optimum solution even for the most
demanding tasks. Voltcraft® products also offer an almost unbeatable price-performance ratio.
This is why we are absolutely certain: With our Voltcraft® product line, we have created the
foundation for a long, prosperous and successful customer partnership.

We wish you a great deal of enjoyment from your new Voltcraft® product!

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 2
2. Using this Manual ............................................................................................ 4
3. Glossary......................................................................................................... 5
4. Installation ..................................................................................................... 6
4.1 System Requirements.................................................................................. 6
4.2 Install Voltsoft ............................................................................................ 6
4.3 Register Voltsoft ....................................................................................... 10
5. Standard Version........................................................................................... 12
5.1 Launch the Voltsoft Windows Client ............................................................. 12
5.2 General Settings ....................................................................................... 13
5.3 Add New Device........................................................................................ 15
5.4 Remove Existing Device............................................................................. 17
5.5 Device Control Panel ................................................................................. 18
5.6 Device Settings ........................................................................................ 30
6. Device Calibration ......................................................................................... 45
6.1. DL161S ................................................................................................... 45
7. Professional Version....................................................................................... 46
7.1. User Management ..................................................................................... 46
7.2. Email Management ................................................................................... 48
7.3. Email Template ......................................................................................... 49
7.4. Email Alert ............................................................................................... 51
7.5. Custom Graph .......................................................................................... 52
7.6. Web Interface........................................................................................... 54
8. Auto Upgrade................................................................................................ 66
9. Appendix...................................................................................................... 67
9.1. Real-time Device List................................................................................. 67

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2. Using this Manual

The Voltsoft System (Voltsoft) is integrated control software for controlling different Voltcraft®
electronic products. By using Voltsoft, you can manage your Voltcraft® product using only a
single piece of software.

This manual will explain the usage and workflow of different components of Voltsoft, and also
discuss how Voltsoft can control different hardware models.

There are many terms and abbreviations in this manual that may be unfamiliar to you if you are
new to web hosting. You can find information on these terms and abbreviations in the glossary
of this manual or by searching for them using a search engine such as Google.

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3. Glossary

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4. Installation

4.1 System Requirements

To install Voltsoft, your computer should contain:
- Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster
- At least 1GB of RAM
- At least 2GB of available space on the hard disk
- USB 2.0 / 3.0 Port(s)

Voltsoft only supports the following operating systems:

- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or above
- Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or above
- Microsoft Windows 7

If your Windows does not contain the corresponding service pack version, please perform a
Windows update first.

.NET framework library version:

- .NET framework 2.0 SP2
If your Windows does not contain the corresponding .NET framework, Voltsoft setup will help
you to download it from the Internet. However, it is recommend to upgrade first before
installation.

Some device may not work if connect via USB Hubs, included:
- DL101T / DL121TH / DL161S / DL180THP

4.2 Install Voltsoft

1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into your computer.
2. The menu will be opened automatically (if installation doesn’t start immediately,
double-click autorun.exe in your CD-ROM directory).

Step 1: Select the installation language

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Step 2: Just click Next for all following steps

Step 3: Select Destination Location

Step 4: Tick the box to create desktop icon for Voltsoft

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Step 5: Installation begins

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Step 6: Click Finish to complete the installation

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4.3 Register Voltsoft

Voltsoft has two different versions: Standard and Professional. The professional version
contains more features than the standard edition.

Standard v.s. Professional

Standard Professional
User Management √
Email Management √
General Settings √ √
Language Preference √ √
Email Template √
Device Management (Add / Remove) √ √
Custom Graph √
Email Alert √
Web Interface √

Voltsoft will be installed by default as the standard version. In order to enable the professional
features, the user has to buy a software package (VoltSoft Data Logger, BN: 101333) and input
a valid license key (which is attached on CD) to register.

To register:

1. Launch the Voltsoft Windows client

2. Click Help->Online Activation

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3. Fill in a valid license key and the registration information.

4. Fill in the proxy server settings if your computer accesses the Internet through a proxy
server.
5. Please read and accept our privacy policy and license agreement.
6. Click the “Activate” button to perform online activation.
7. If activation is successful the following message will be displayed:

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5. Standard Version

5.1 Launch the Voltsoft Windows Client

To start the application, please go to Start Menu->All Programs->Voltcraft->Voltsoft Client

Main screen of the Voltsoft client is as follows:

1 Main Menu Area Users can access different functions through the main menu.
2 Device List Area Contains the list of devices which are already registered in
the system.
Green icon – Indicates that the device is currently
connected to the computer
Red icon - Indicates that the device is currently not
available.
Clicking on the icon can open that device in the device control
panel area.

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3 Device Control Panel The opened device will be displayed in this area.

5.2 General Settings

To launch this module, please click File->Settings.

1 Unit Preference Select the measurement unit used in Voltsoft.

2 Data Storage In order to prevent data overload, the system will delete old
data automatically. The user can specify the number of days
to keep the device reading.
3 Download Data If this option was checked and the system is downloading
new data with measurement time, which already existed in
the database, then existing data will be overwritten.
4 Email Settings This area configures the outgoing email settings.

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Email Sender – This will be the email sender of the alert

email.
SMTP Server and Port – The outgoing SMTP server name and
port number.
Login ID and Password – The SMTP server login and password
(if required).

Enable SSL – Check this checkbox if your SMTP server

requires SSL encryption (i.e. Gmail)

This setting is available in the professional version only.

5 Web Server Setting Configure the web server port number for the web-based
version of Voltsoft.

The local IP address will also be displayed, however, if you

have more then one network card, then only the first IP
address detected will be shown here.

The maximum number of logins controls the maximum

number of concurrent logins.
6 Restart Voltsoft Server Restart the Voltsoft Server.
Save Save and quit this module.
Close Quit this module without saving.

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5.3 Add New Device

This module should automatically pop up when the user plugs a new device into the computer.

However, to launch this module manually, click Device Management->Add New Device.

2 3 4

1 Select Device To add a new device:

1. Select the device series (only Data Logger available in the
current version).
2. Select model number.
3. Fill in a unique alias.
2 Auto-detect Click this button to let the system detect if there is any device
connected but not yet registered.
3 Add Click the Add button to confirm the addition.
4 Close Click the Close button to close this module.

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5.3.1 Adding EL4000

EL4000 won’t connect to the computer physically, we will only download the data from the
memory card; therefore, you have to add it manually.

To add an EL4000 into system, click Device Management->Add New Device.

Select “Data Logger” in Device Series and “EL4000” in Model Number, input an alias and click
“Add” to continue.

If successful, a new device will be added in the device list:

As the EL4000 will not connect to the computer physically, it is therefore neither online / offline,
so its icon colour will always be blue.

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5.4 Remove Existing Device

This module allows the user to remove devices which are no longer in use. To launch this
module, click Device Management->Remove Existing Device.

To remove a device, click the device in the list and click on the Remove button.
Click the Remove All button to remove all devices at the same time.

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5.5 Device Control Panel

The opened device will be displayed in the device control panel area in tab format. Each tab will
contain information for one single device.

1
2 3

Each device tab contains:

1 Device Menu Area Each device will contain its own menu, which will be explained
in an upcoming section.
2 Data Tab Display the selected data in list form.
3 Graph Tab Display the selected data in a graphical format.

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5.5.1. Device Menu Area

Each device tab will contain its own menu, which includes:
1 Device -> Settings This will launch the setting page for that device.
The layout will be different for different device
types.
2 Device -> Stop Stop the real-time data download.
(Available for the real-time device only)
3 Device -> Download Data Download reading from device.
4 Device -> Display / Plot Data Select the time range that the device reading
should retrieve.
5 Device -> Email Alert This will launch the email alert module.
(Available for the real-time device in Professional
version only)
6 Graph -> Plot Colour This will launch the Plot Colour module to change
the colour of the individual lines.
7 Graph -> Background Colour Change the background colour of the graph to
either black or white.
8 Graph -> Grid Control whether to show / hide the grid on the
graph area.
9 Graph -> Line Control whether to show / hide the line on the
graph area.
10 Graph -> Print This prints the generated chart.
11 Graph -> Save Image As Save the image in the chosen file format.
12 Graph -> Zoom Out Zoom out one level.
13 Graph -> Zoom To Fit Undo all zoom in and out.
14 Graph -> View All Data Zoom out the graph to view all data.
(Available for the real-time device only)

1. Device Settings

Different device models will have different parameters for their setup; therefore, their setting
pages will be different. The setting pages for different devices will be discussed in the section
below.

2. Stop

When the device is running in real time mode, the user can stop the download by using this
function.

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3. Download Data

This module allows the user to download the data from the device.

General Interface for download data

Click “OK” button to start download.

Interface for VC930 / VC950 device download data

As VC930 and VC950 have two types of data download, DataLog and Storage, select the one to
download and click “OK” to continue. A remind message will display in order to remind user
the quit the Store / Data Log mode before download data.

Interface for EL4000 download data

To download data, click “…”, select the location of data files, then click the “Download” button to
download.

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4. Display / Plot Data (Data Logger Series)

This module allows the user to select a range for the device readings from the device and
display them in the data tab and graph tab.

1 PC Storage Range Download all data stored in the database.

2 Time Range Select the data reading range.
3 Real Time Data This option is only available on certain devices (refer to
Appendix). If this option was checked, the system will
download the real-time data from the device instead of
stored data.
4 OK Click on OK to accept the input and display the selected
reading in the data and graph tabs.
Cancel Close this module.

The loading time will increase when more data is retrieved; therefore, the system will be limited
to return the first 100,000 records which meet your selection criteria. (For the Web version,
only the first 10,000 will be returned.)

5. Display / Plot Data (DMM Series – VC930 / VC950)

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The interface is similar to the Data Logger Series except that no real-time option is available
here and the user is required to select which column of data to display.

6. Display / Plot Data (DMM Series – VC880 / VC650BT / VC890)

The interface is similar to the Data Logger Series except that no real-time option is available
here and the user is required to select which column of data to display.

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7. Plot Colour

This module allows the user to change the colour of the line on the graph. Clicking on the colour
label launches the colour palette. Click on the colour, then OK to select it.

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5.5.2. Data Tab (Data Logger Series)

1 PC Storage Range The range of data stored in the database

2 Reading Summary Click on the symbol next to the summary title to show / hide
the summary area.
The summary area will show the maximum / minimum /
average value of the measurement.
3 Data Reading The data will be displayed in list form.
4 Export CSV Click on this button to export the data into CSV format.
Export Excel Click on this button to export the data into Excel format.

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5.5.3. Data Tab (DMM Series – VC930 / VC950)

The interface for the DMM series product(s) is similar to the Data Logger series, except that
more features are included:

1 Record / Display Button Use these two buttons to toggle between display and record
mode.

In display mode, the reading measured by the device will be

displayed in the display area.

In record mode, the reading measured will not only display in

the display area, but also be stored in the database for future
use.

N.B.
i) If the device is in record mode this means it is also in
display mode.
ii) Stopping the display mode will also stop the record mode.
2 Display Area Display the measured value.
3 Back to real time mode This button will display when the device is in real time mode
but the interface is not showing real-time data (e.g.
downloading log data / historical data).

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Clicking this button can return the interface to displaying

real-time data.

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5.5.4. Data Tab (DMM Series – VC880 / VC650BT / VC890)

4
1

The interface for the DMM series product(s) is similar to the Data Logger series, except that
more features are included:

1 Record / Display Button Use these two buttons to toggle between display and record
mode.

In display mode, the reading measured by the device will be

displayed in the display area.

In record mode, the reading measured will not only display in

the display area, but also be stored in the database for future
use.

N.B.
i) If the device is in record mode this means it is also in
display mode.
ii) Stopping the display mode will also stop the record mode.
2 Command Button Refer to below section.
3 Display Area Display the measured value. (VC880 / VC650BT and VC890
will had different layout)
4 Back to real time mode This button will display when the device is in real time mode
but the interface is not showing real-time data (e.g.

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downloading log data / historical data).

Clicking this button can return the interface to displaying

real-time data.
Command Button
Manual Range Click to send commands to make device enter the manual
range.
Auto Range Click to send commands to make device enter the auto
range.
MAX / MIN / AVG Click to send commands to enable maximum, minimum,
average function.
Exit Max Click to send commands to exit maximum, minimum,
average function.
NG Beep In the COMP VALUE mode, if failed, click button to turn the
alarm on/off.
Light Click to send commands to enable device backlight
function, and then click the exit functions.
Select Click to send commands to enable device function
selection.
Hold Click to send commands to enable device to maintain the
function, and then click to exit maintain function.
REL Click to send commands to enable the relative value
function; then click to exit the function.
Pass Beep In the COMP VALUE mode, if passed, click button to turn
the alarm on/off.
COMP Value Enter / Leave COMP value mode.
COMP Setting Pop up Data Comparison dialog.
Single Log Click to send commands to enable device to store a single
data.
Series Log Click to send commands to enable device to continuously
store data, and then click to exit the function.
Load Comparison Memory Click to send commands to send out the comparison data
stored by device.
Clear Comparison Memory Clear the comparison data in device.
Load Device Memory Click to send commands to send out the no comparison
data stored by device.
Clear Device Memory Clear the no comparison data in device.

Data Comparison dialog

：
Setup Enter When button is pressed, the upper/lower limit and the mode can be modified;
when button is up, the settings will be sent and saved in the device.

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5.5.5. Graph Tab

3
1 3

1 Line Graph This area displays the device reading in line graph format.

Users can:
- Mouse left-click to select an area to zoom into.
- Shift + mouse left-click to pan out of the graph.
- Right-click to pop up the contents menu.
2 Graph Legend Indicates the reading definition for a different line
3 Y-Axis There are two different Y-axes for displaying different
readings.
4 Individual Reading Mouse over the line on the graph to see the reading value
together with the recording time.

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5.6 Device Settings

Different device models will have different parameters for setup; therefore their setting pages
are different.

5.6.1 DL101T Setting

1 Time Configure the device data time value.

The user can specify a defined time or use the system
date time.
2 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.
3 Record Start Condition By Button – The data logger will start recording only after
the user presses the red button on the
device.
After Setup – The data logger will start recording
immediately after setup.
4 Sample Points Instruct the logger to take a finite number of readings.
5 Sample Rate Instruct the logger to log readings at a specific rate.
6 Recording Time Calculate the recording time based on the selected
sample points and sample rate.
7 LED Flash Cycle Configure the LED flash cycle - the longer the time, the
longer the battery life.
8 Enable LED Alert Enable / disable LED flash when the alarm is triggered.
9 Temperature Low / High Configure the temperature low / high alarm level.
Alarm
10 Default Button Reload the factory default settings.
11 Setup Button Save changes.
12 Close Button Close this interface.
Note: Any stored data will be permanently erased when setup is finished.

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5.6.2 DL121TH Setting

The DL121TH setting page is similar to the DL101T setting page, except that it has a further
option to set the humidity low / high alarm value.

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5.6.3 DL141TH Setting

1 Device Time Configure the device data time value.

The user can specify a defined time or use the system
date time.
2 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.
3 Record Start Condition By Button – The data logger will start recording only after
the user presses the red button on the
device.
After Setup – The data logger will start recording
immediately after setup.
4 Sample Rate Instruct the data logger to log readings at a specific rate.
The user can input specific data in the edit box on the left
and select the time unit using the combo box on the
right.
5 Recording Time Calculate the recording time based on the selected
sample points and sample rate.
6 LED Flash Cycle Configure the LED flash cycle - the longer the time, the
longer the battery life.
7 Recording Instruct the data logger to continue logging data, recording over
the earlier data (Circulating Record), or to stop logging (No
Circulating) when the data logger memory is full.
8 Enable LED Alert Enable / disable LED flash when the alarm is triggered.
9 Temperature Low / High Configure the temperature low / high alarm level.
Alarm
10 Humidity Low / High Alarm Configure the humidity low / high alarm level.

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11 Default Button Reload the factory default settings.

12 Setup Button Save changes.
13 Close Button Close this interface.

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5.6.4 DL181THP Setting

1 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.

2 Device Time Configure the device data time value.
The user can specify a defined time or use the system
date time.
3 Record Start Condition By Button – The data logger will start recording only after
the user presses the red button on the
device.
After Setup – The data logger will start recording
immediately after setup.
4 Sample Rate Instruct the data logger to log readings at a specific rate.
5 Sample Points Configure the data logger sample points.
6 Recording Time Calculate the recording time based on the selected
sample points and sample rate.
7 Altitude Allows the user to set the current altitude.
8 Record LED Flash Configure the LED flash cycle - the longer the time, the
longer the battery life.
9 Enable LED Alert Enable / disable LED flash when the alarm is triggered.
10 Temperature Low / High Configure the temperature low / high alarm level
Alarm
11 Humidity Low / High Alarm Configure the humidity low / high alarm level
12 Air Pressure Low / High Configure the air pressure low / high alarm level
Alarm
13 Default Button Load the factory default settings.
14 Setup Button Save changes.
15 Close Button Close this interface.

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5.6.5 DL161S Setting

1 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.

2 Current Time Configure the device data time value.
The user can specify a defined time or use the system
date time.
4 Sound Unit The sound unit can be dBA or dBC.
5 Measuring speed The measuring speed can be Fast or Slow.
6 Record Start Condition By Button – The data logger will start recording only after
the user presses the red button on the
device.
After Setup – The data logger will start recording
immediately after setup.
7 Sample Rate Instruct the data logger to log readings at a specific rate.
8 Sample Points Configure the data logger sample points.
9 Infinite For real time mode only, the download will not stop until
the user stops the download.
10 Recording Time Calculate the recording time based on the selected
sample points and sample rate.
11 LED Flash Cycle Configure the LED flash cycle - the longer the time, the
longer the battery life.
12 Logger Mode Manual – The data logger will start recording only after
the user presses the red button on the device.
Instant – The data logger will start recording

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immediately after setup.

13 Storage Setup Storage can be Store or Real Time.

Store – The data will be stored in offline mode.

Real Time – The data will be stored in real time
mode.
14 LED Flash for High / Low Enable / disable LED flash when the alarm is triggered.
Alarm
15 Low / High Alarm for dBA Configure the sound level (at unit dBA) for the low / high
alarm level.
16 Low / High Alarm for dBC Configure the sound level (at unit dBC) for the low / high
alarm level.
17 Default Button Load the factory default settings.
18 Setup Button Save changes.
19 Close Button Close this interface.

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5.6.6 SL451 Setting

1 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.

2 Sample Rate Instruct the data logger to log readings at a specific rate.
3 Sample Points Configure the data logger sample points.
4 Infinite For real time mode only, the download will not stop until
the user stops the download.
5 Low / High Alarm for dBA Configure the sound level (at unit dBA) for the low / high
alarm level.
6 Low / High Alarm for dBC Configure the sound level (at unit dBC) for the low / high
alarm level.
7 Default Button Load the factory default settings.
8 Setup Button Save changes.
9 Close Button Close this interface.

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5.6.7 VC 930 / VC 950 Setting

1 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.

2 Sample Points Configure the data logger sample points.
3 Infinite For real time mode only, the download will not stop until
the user stops the download.
4 Sample Rate Instruct the data logger to log readings at a specific rate.
5 Alarm Settings* Select the measurement column and alarm level.
6 Setup Button Save changes.
7 Close Button Close this interface.

* Note: The alarm can be configured in the following measurement ranges:

Unit Function Mode Unit Function Mode
V AC - % mA AC
%
V DC - % mA DC
%
V AC+DC - % mA AC+DC
%
V AC
A AC -
V DC
A DC -
V AC+DC
A AC+DC -
% V AC
% A AC

% V DC
% A DC

% V AC+DC
% A AC+DC

mV AC - % A AC
%
mV DC - % A DC
%
mV AC+DC - % A AC+DC
%
mV AC
oC Temp. -
mV DC
oC Temp.

mV AC+DC
oC Temp.
%
% mV AC
% oF Temp. -
% mV DC
% oF Temp.

% mV AC+DC
% oF Temp.
%
mA AC -

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mA DC -
mA AC+DC -
mA AC

mA DC

mA AC+DC

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5.6.8 EL4000 Setting

1 Time Configure the device data time value.

The user can specify a defined time or use the system
date time.
2 Date Format Select either dd/mm/yyyy or mm/dd/yyyy
3 Time Format Select either 24 / 12 hour format.
4 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.
5 Logger ID Select logger ID, from 0 – 9.
6 Currency Select the currency, for calculation.
7 Tariff 1 Price for Period 1
8 Tariff 2 Price for Period 2
9 Default Restore the default value
10 Save Button Save setting changes
11 Setup Button Save changes and export the configuration file.
12 Close Button Close this interface.

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5.6.9 VC 880 / VC 650BT / VC890 Setting

1 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.

2 Sample Points Configure the data logger sample points.
3 Infinite For real time mode only, the download will not stop until
the user stops the download.
4 Sample Rate Instruct the data logger to log readings at a specific rate.
5 Skip repeat reading System will not record a duplicate reading if this option
was checked.
6 Alarm Settings* Select the measurement column and alarm level.
7 Setup Button Save changes.
8 Close Button Close this interface.

* Note: The alarm can be configured in the following measurement ranges:

Function Unit Mode
AC+DC V V N/A
AC+DC V V Δ
ACV V N/A
ACV V Δ
DCV V N/A
DCV V Δ
DCV mV N/A
DCV mV Δ
ACA μA N/A
ACA A N/A
ACA mA N/A
ACA μA Δ

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ACA A Δ
ACA mA Δ
Continuity Ω N/A
Diode V N/A
Duty Cycle % N/A
DCA μA N/A
DCA A N/A
DCA mA N/A
DCA μA Δ
DCA A Δ
DCA mA Δ
Capacity μF N/A
Capacity mF N/A
Capacity nF N/A
Capacity μF Δ
Capacity mF Δ
Capacity nF Δ
Freq Hz N/A
Freq kHz N/A
Freq MHz N/A
Impedance Ω N/A
Impedance kΩ N/A
Impedance MΩ N/A
Temperature ˚C N/A
Temperature ˚F N/A
ACV Low-pass V N/A

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5.6.10 Extra settings for VC890

Extra settings are available for VC890, the user can launch them via Device -> Device Setting.

1 Time Configure the device date time value.

The user can specify a defined time or use the system
date time.
2 Battery Configure the device current using Alkaline or Lithium
battery.
3 Logger Memory Configure logger memory to be fixed or overwritten when
full.
4 Logger data display Configure the battery saving mode to activate or not
during data logging.
5 Auto brightness Configure the battery saving mode to activate or not
during normal operation.
6 Logger sample rate Configure logger sample rate.
7 Auto Power Off Configure the auto power option

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5.6.11 DL111K Setting

1 Time Configure the device data time value.

The user can specify a defined time or use the system
date time.
2 Logger Name Input the unique alias for that device.
3 Record Start Condition By Button – The data logger will start recording only after
the user presses the red button on the
device.
After Setup – The data logger will start recording
immediately after setup.
4 Delay Time Only available if “After Setup” selected.

Specify the delay time for recording start after setup.

5 Sample Rate Instruct the logger to log readings at a specific rate.
7 LED Flash Cycle Configure the LED flash cycle - the longer the time, the
longer the battery life.
8 Unit Select temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit)
9 Temperature Low / High Configure the temperature low / high alarm level.
Alarm
10 Default Button Reload the factory default settings.
11 Setup Button Save changes.
12 Close Button Close this interface.
Note: Any stored data will be permanently erased when setup is finished.

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6. Device Calibration

6.1. DL161S
DL161S provides an interface to the user for sound level calibration. The calibration adjustment
value is allowed between -12.5 dB and 12.5 dB.

Input the value and click “OK” to set the value.

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7. Professional Version

All features of the standard version and some advanced features are included in the
professional version. The following features will be available after online activation of the
professional version.

7.1. User Management

To launch the user management module, just click on File->User Management on the main
menu. The user management of this module is only for the web-based version.

1 User List Display the list of users in Voltsoft.

2 User Details Clicking on the user name will display the user’s details in this
area. Users can:
- Modify their password
- Assign an expiry date for that user
- Modify the active status for that user.

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3 User Privileges Control whether the user can access the user management
module or not in the web-based version.
4 Device List Control which devices are available for the selected user in
the web-based version.
5 Delete Click on a user in the user list and then the Delete button to
delete an existing user.
Add Click on the Add button to create a new user.
Save Save the current user’s information.
Close Close this module.

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7.2. Email Management

This module allows the user to manage the email addresses of those who will receive email
alerts. To launch this module, just click File->Email Management in the main menu.

2 3 4

1 Email Address The email address is configured within Voltsoft.

2 Add New Email Input a new email address and click the Add button to add a
new email into the system.
3 Remove Email Click on an email in the email address list and click the
Remove button to remove the email from the system.
4 Close Close this module.

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7.3. Email Template

To launch this module, click Preference->Email Template.

1 Language Select the language of the email template.

2 Message Content Fill in the title and template for the email which will be sent in
the different cases:

Case 1: Maximum Alert

This email will be sent when a reading is higher than the
maximum alarm level.

Case 2: Minimum Alert

This email will be sent when a reading is lower than the
minimum alarm level.

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Case 3: Reset Level

This email will be sent when a reading was previously at a
max/min alarm level but has returned to a normal level.

3 Save Click the Save button to save the template.

4 Close Click the Close button to close the module.

Variable
The following labels are defined as variable and will be replaced when sending out.
1 {DEVICE} The device alias
2 {COLUMN} The device reading name
3 {READING} The device reading value
4 {TIME} The time the event happened

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7.4. Email Alert

Voltsoft has an email alert feature, which will send out an email to the specified user when the
device reading is above or below a certain level.

The user can use this module to select who will receive the email for the specific device.

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7.5. Custom Graph

Custom Graph allows the user to graph the measurement readings from more than one device.
To create a custom graph:

1. Select Device Management->Custom Graph in main menu.

2. Select New to create a new graph or select the previous saved graph. Click OK to
continue.
3. The Custom Graph detail interface will be displayed:

4. Then the user needs to:

I. Select the data period or real-time data (only specific devices support real-time
reading).
II. Select the device and measurement column.
III. Click Next Step> to continue.

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IV. For each column, the system will show the data maximum and minimum value for
the selected period.
V. For each column, the user can specify whether it is drawn in Y1 or Y2, specify the
Y-axis maximum and minimum values, the corresponding colour of the line or
align the Zero level to the same level or not.
VI. Click Finish to generate the graph.

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7.6. Web Interface

7.6.1 Using the Device Management System (Web)

Voltsoft also provides a web-based interface for the user to control the device through Internet
Explorer (version 7 or 8).

To access the Voltsoft Web interface, please open Internet Explorer (I.E.) on your local
computer and input http://127.0.0.1 or http://localhost. If you change the port number in
General Settings to another port number, then you are required to input the port number too,
e.g. http://127.0.0.1:8080.

If this is successful the login page will be displayed.

Input the valid user login created in the user management module.

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After login, you will see a main screen similar to the Windows client.

Click on the device entry and you will be prompted to install an ActiveX control issued by CEI
Conrad Electronic International (HK) Ltd. Please click Install to install it.

After the installation, the chart control should display like this:

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7.6.2 Accessing Voltsoft Web from a Remote Computer

Voltsoft Web allows users to control the device information from a remote computer through
I.E., just like the remote feature of the IP camera. However, the computer may need some
configuration changes in order to allow access to incoming traffic.

1. First, you need to check the IP address of your computer by opening the settings page in the
Windows client or check by using command prompt.

To check by using command prompt, open a command prompt and input ‘ipconfig’.

For example, your IP address is 192.168.1.130 in the above example.

2. Secondly, check your firewall settings. Go to Control Panel, and click on Windows Firewall.

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3. For testing, you can just turn off your firewall. Or you can also configure the firewall by
allowing an exception. For details, please contact your network administrator.

4. Then you can try to access the Voltsoft Web through another computer on the same network.
E.g. in the above case, you should input http://192.168.1.130 in I.E. If you have any problems,
please contact your network administrator to check the network connectivity between the two
computers.

5. You may access Voltsoft Web through the Internet from a remote site office, however you will
be required to provide the network settings of your computer to your network administrator in
order for him/her to configure your company router and firewall.

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7.6.3 Using the Voltsoft System (Web)

The interface of the Web client will be very similar to the Windows-based client.

i. Login

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ii. Main Screen

Data Logger

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DMM

The layout for the DMM device in the Web version may be slightly different from the Windows
version. For example, the status of the “Record” and “Display” button will not refresh
automatically. A “Refresh” button was therefore added, so click on the button to refresh the
button status.

Screen Layout

One of the most significant differences between the Windows version and the Web version is
that you can arrange the Web version’s device windows into three different layouts: 1) Single
Column, 2) Two Columns, 3) Tab Layout

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2) Two Columns

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3) Tab Layout

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7.6.4 Limitation in Web Version

Although the interface and function of the Web version will be very similar to the Windows
version, they will have some differences as following:

1) The Web version is target to those users who are not in front of the computer which is
connected to the device; therefore, the “Add and Remove Device” function will not be
available in the Web version.
2) The Web version will not auto refresh in some areas (when compared with the
Windows version), so users are required to press “F5” or the “Refresh” button in the
browser tool bar on the interface. These areas are:
i. Device list
ii. Real-time / Display status for VC930 or VC950
iii. Real-time / Display status for VC850 or VC650BT

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8. Auto Upgrade

Voltsoft will perform version checking every time it starts up, and if there is a new version
available, the following dialog box will display:

Users can click “Yes” to perform an upgrade or “No” to skip the upgrade. In order to enjoy the
new feature of Voltsoft, it is highly recommended to perform the upgrade.

The system will continue to launch once the upgrade is completed.

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9. Appendix

9.1. Real-time Device List

Only the following devices will have real-time features:
Family Model Number
Data Logger DL161S
SL400
DMM VC 930 / VC950
DMM VC 880 / VC650BT

Remarks: The speed of data logging (i.e. sample rate) much depends on the capacity of your
computer and its performance will be affected when 2 or more sets of real-time devices are
running at the same time.

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